HOOVER U6430-900, U6432-900, U6446-900, 60-900, U6470-910 User guide
Self-Propelled
™
WindTunnel
with Powered
Hand Tool
by HOOVER®
This WindTunnel™vacuum cleaner
takes HOOVER® Type “Y” Allergen
Filtration filter bags
This product was designed for
easy Assembly (See page 3)
Owner’s Manual
ENGLISH ➜ pp.1-14
ESPAÑOL ➜ pág. 15-22
FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 23-30
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When using an electrical appliance,a lw ays fo l l ow basic precautions,i n cluding the fo l l ow i n g :
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Warning:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near ch i l d r e n .
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any
t i m e.
• Keep hair, loose cl o t h i n g , f i n ge rs , feet and all parts of body aw ay from openings,
rotating agitator and other moving part s . Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or
when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, s u ch as cigarettes,m a t ch e s ,
or hot ashes.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combu s t i ble materials such as gasoline or fine
wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.
• Avoid picking up hard ,sharp objects with the cl e a n e r.T h ey may damage the
cleaner and the bag .
• A lw ays turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.
• Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. C h a n ge bag frequently when
p i cking up very fine materials such as pow d e r.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs .
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening bl o ck e d ; keep
free of dust, l i n t ,h a i r,or anything that may reduce air flow.
• Do not pull or carry by cord ,use cord as a handle,close door on cord or pull
c o rd around sharp edges or corners . Do not run appliance over cord .Keep cord
aw ay from heated surfaces.
• A lw ays disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cl e a n e r.
• Unplug cleaner when not in use.Turn off all controls before unplugg i n g .
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord . To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord . N ever
handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dro p p e d , d a m age d , left outdoors ,or dropped into water, take it to a
H o over Fa c t o ry Service Center or Au t h o r i zed Hoover Warranty Service Dealer
( D e p o t ) .
• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company ;o t h e rs may cause
h a z a rd s .
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Index
Assembling Cleaner............................................................3-4
Carton Contents..................................................................3
HowTo Use
Cleaner Descriptions ..........................................................5
Cleaning Tools..................................................................7-8
Embedded Dirt FINDERTMFeature......................................6
Upright Cleaner................................................................5-7
Self-Propel Feature ............................................................5
Important Safeguards ............................................................2
Maintenance
Authorized Service............................................................13
Cleaning Filters ..................................................................9
Lubrication ........................................................................12
Replacing Belts............................................................10-11
Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt......................................12
Replacing Brush Roll..................................................10, 11
Replacing Power Hand Tool Agitator Brush Roll......11-12
Replacing Edge Groomers ..............................................12
Replacing Filter Bag............................................................8
Replacing Headlight............................................................9
Thermal Protector ............................................................12
Trouble Shooting..................................................................13
Clearing Blockages......................................................13-14
Warranty................................................................................14
1. Assembling cleaner
This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped
from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assembly
or operation, call
1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service
outlet locations (U.S. only) or
1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer
Response Center or
Visit us online at www.hoover.comto find the service outlet nearest
you (click on the “Service” button).
Carton contents
1-1
D
A
Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown. Make
sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing.
B
C
A. Handle screws (in bag with
owner’s manual)
B. Hose, cleaning tools and wands
C. Handle
D. Cleaner-Powered Hand Tool
packed in storage area
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STEP I Attach handle
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A
Looking at the back of the cleaner,
make sure switch (A) is in the OFF
position.
STEP II Attach hose
1-5
D
B
C
Slide handle into back of cleaner.
Push screws into holes on back of
handle.
Using a Phillips screw driver, tighten
screws securely.
Remove switch lock (B) above ONOFF switch (C) on front of handle by
pulling it straight out. Dispose of
lock.
If switch lock has come off during
assembly,make sure switch is in
OFF position (down) before plugging cord into electrical outlet.
Remove label (D) from self-propel
button.
NOTE: Hose must be connected as shown for all
operations.
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1-7
E
F
Align end of hose with projection (E)
over slots (F) in dirt duct on back of
handle.
STEP III Position tools
1-8
F
Slide hose into (F) and twist hose to
lock it into place.
1-9
I
H
J
G
Position hose over rack and into
hose tube (G).
1-10
Place smaller diameter end of wand,
into bottom of rack. Snap wand into
clip at the top. Repeat with other
wand.
4
Snap dusting brush (H), crevice tool
(I) and furniture nozzle (J) into storage area on back of cleaner.
Open tool cover.
The powered hand tool is shipped in
a plastic bag for protection.
Remove tool from storage area and
discard bag. Reposition tool and
close tool cover.
2. How to use
Cleaner description
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Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on
bottom of cleaner.
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The assembled cleaner will
look like the drawing.
1. Handle
2. Self-propel button
3. ON-OFF switch
4. Hose
5. Tool cover
6. Powered hand tool
7. Final filter door
8. Handle release lever:
step on lever to lower
handle to operating or
low positions.
9. Edge groomers
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10. Furniture guard: helps
prevent cleaner from
marking furniture.
11. Automatic brush roll
indicator*: shows when
brush roll is rotating or
stopped.
12. Brush roll control:
slide control to “Carpet”
for cleaning with brush
roll ON or to “Hard”
for cleaning with brush
roll OFF.
This cleaner is intended for household use.
13.Carpet height control:
slide knob to correct
setting for height of
carpet being cleaned.
14.Headlight
15.‘Dirt FINDER’display*
16.Embedded ‘Dirt FINDER
sensitivity switch*
17. Check bag indicator
18. Bag door
19.Cord hooks: wrap
cord around hooks for
storage. The top hook
can be rotated right or
left for easy cord
release.
20.Carrying handle
21.Wands
22. Dusting brush
23. Furniture nozzle
24. Crevice tool
*some models only
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A
ON-OFF Switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
To turn cleaner ON, push switch up.
To turn cleaner OFF, push switch down.
Note: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way.
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Self-propel feature
This feature allows you to control how
quickly the cleaner moves.
Note: The self-propel feature operates only when the cleaner switch
and the self propel button are both
ON.
To move forward, push handle for-
ward and guide cleaner away from you.
To move backward, gently pull handle
back and guide the cleaner toward you.
Guide cleaner carefully at first until you
have adjusted to the ease of operation.
For increased control in tight places
(e.g., around and under furniture, noncarpeted floors), slide the self-propel
button to OFF to deactivate the feature.
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Transporting cleaner
To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright position, tilt
cleaner back on rear wheels and push
forward.
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Carrying cleaner
The cleaner can be moved by using
the carrying handle located on the back
of the cleaner.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has three
positions; upright for storage and when
using cleaning tools; operating posi-
tion for general operation on carpet
and floors; low for reaching under low
furniture.
Step on handle release lever to lower
handle.
A
B
Embedded Dirt FINDER
feature (some models only)
With red and green lights (A), the ‘Dirt
FINDER’ system alerts the user to areas
of carpet that may need more cleaning
attention. It is able to sense when larger
amounts of dirt particles, especially
embedded dirt, are removed.
To let you know that the ‘Dirt FINDER’
feature is ready the red light will come on
when the cleaner is first turned on. After
a few seconds, the red light will go off
and the green light will come on.
Cleaning may then begin.
The green light will remain on throughout cleaning except when the detector
senses that a larger amount of dirt is
being picked up; then the red light will
come on.
(Fig. 2-7 continued)
When the red light is on, you should
take additional cleaning strokes in the
area until it changes to green.
•The red light may seldom come on
during cleaning. This means that your
cleaner is picking up primarily fine surface dust and lint which the system may
not detect, or that the carpet is generally clean. To increasethe feature’s sen-
sitivity to dirt, set the switch (B) to the
“Hi” position.
•At other times, the red light may stay
on for a considerable amount of time.
This means that the carpet contains a
high level of dirt which is being
removed by the cleaner. To decrease
the feature’s sensitivity to dirt, set the
switch to the “Reg.”(Regular) position.
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C
Carpet height
adjustment
When it is necessary to raise and lower
the front of the cleaner for various carpet pile heights, slide the carpet height
control (C) to the desired setting.
For maximum cleaning performance,
the following carpet height settings are
recommended:
• Low setting: for all types of carpet
• Higher settings: for very deep pile
carpet where easier pushing effort is
desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance.
Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push,
slide control to the next higher setting.
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Brush roll control
Note: When handle is in upright position, brush roll is automatically OFF.
Move the brush roll control only when
the handle is in the upright position.
Slide control to “Carpet” to turn brush
roll ON for cleaning carpet or rugs.
Slide control to “Hard” to turn brush roll
OFF when cleaning bare floors.
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Automatic brush roll
indicator (some models only)
When red is in the OFF window, brush
roll is STOPPED.
When red is in the ON window brush roll
is ROTATING.
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Cleaning lightweight
flexible rugs
Stand on one end of rug and move
cleaner toward other end or edge.
B e f o re reaching edge, push down on
handle. This will lift up the front of cleaner as shown and will prevent rug fro m
clinging to cleaner.
Continue to lift front of cleaner so that
when you have reached the edge, it is
completely off the rug. Move cleaner
back to start again, lower front of cleaner,
and use only forw a rd stro k e s .
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A
Edge cleaning
Special edge groomers are provided
on both sides of the front of the cleaner
to remove dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture.
Guide either side parallel to the edge of
carpet or furniture.
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B
C
How to attach tool
cover
The tool cover is designed with a
“break-away” feature which allows it to
snap free if it is pushed open too far.
To reattach, align hinges of cover with
slots on sides of tool storage area.
Push cover down to secure in place.
How to clean tools
To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a
cloth dampened in a mild detergent.
Rinse with a damp cloth.
Cleaning tools may be washed in warm
water with a detergent. Rinse and air
dry before using.
Cleaning tools
When using cleaning tools, cleaner
handle should be in the upright position to activate the automatic “brush
roll OFF” and for convenience in moving the cleaner from one area to
another.
Turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting and connecting hose to hose tube
(A).
To use hose, lift hose end as shown.
Stair Cleaning
Use the hose and powered hand tool or
furniture nozzle for stair cleaning.
CAUTION: To prevent the cleaner
from falling, always place it at the bottom of the stairs.
With handle in upright position, clean
from bottom to top.
Attach wand and
tools
Attach any tool or wand to the hose (B)
by pushing it firmly into hose.
Attach second wand or tool to wand (C)
by pushing it firmly onto the wand.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or
loosen the connection.
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E
F
D
H
Select proper tool
D. Dusting brush may be used for
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters, and registers.
E. Furniture nozzle may be used for
upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors,
and carpeted stairs.
F.Crevice tool may be used in tight
spaces, corners and along edges in
such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and baseboards.
G. Wands are used to give extra length
to your hose. Use them with any of the
above tools.
H. Powered hand tool may be used for
upholstered furniture, carpeted stairs
and hard-to-reach places.
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I
Check bag indicator
(some models only )
The indicator (I) will begin to show red as
the filter bag fills with dirt.
T h e re are three conditions that will cause
the indicator to become completely re d :
1. If the bag is full; change the bag.
2. If very fine materials have been picked
up, clogging the bag pores; change the
bag.
3. If there is a blockage at the front of the
c l e a n e r, in the hose, tools or at the bag
opening; remove the blockage (see
“Clearing blockages” section).
3. Maintenance
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
Filter bag
When to replace
Check filter bag from time to time.
Change the filter bag when dirt reaches
the dotted line. If more dirt than this
accumulates, your cleaner will not operate effectively.
Note: All new carpet has loose fibers
which can fill the bag quickly while
vacuuming. This type of debris does
not activate the “Check Bag” indicator,
available on some models.
So, if you are using the cleaner on
new carpet, be sure to change the filter bag often, even if you have a
“Check Bag” indicator and it does not
show red.
CAUTION:Very fine materials, such as
face powder, cornstarch,fireplace
ashes or fireplace soot, may seal the
filter bag and may cause it to burst
even though it is only partially full of
dirt. When cleaner is used to remove
material of this nature, change filter
bag often.
Where to buy
Filter bags may be purchased from
Authorized Hoover Dealers (Depot),
Leading Retailers, from Hoover Factory
Service Centers, or through The Hoover
Company on-line at www.hoover.com.
What to buy
To assure cleaning effectiveness, use
only Genuine HOOVER® Allergen
Filtration Type Y disposable filter
bags.
It is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER filter bags made by The
Hoover Company to assure your cleaner operates at peak performance.
HOOVER bags can be identified by
these trademarks —
Changing filter bag
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
3 - 1
Removing bag door
To change filter bag, grasp top of bag
door and pull door forward.
Remove door.
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A
B
Removing and installing filter
b a g
Grasp filter bag collar (A) and pull collar
f rom tube (B).
Note: Do not clean out old filter bag and
reuse. Discard used filter bag.
Hold new filter bag as shown. Align opening in filter bag with (B).
Push (A) firmly onto (B).
Tuck in filter bag.
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C
Replacing bag door
Reposition bag door by placing tab on
bottom of door into opening (C).
Press top of door to snap securely shut.
Secondary and final filters
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A
Cleaning secondary
filter
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
The secondary filter (A), located
behind the grill in the bottom of bag
compartment, protects the motor from
dirt particles.
If filter becomes dirty, pull off grill and lift
out filter.
Hand wash filter in cold water with mild
detergent, then air dry.
Reposition dry filter and grill.
Should you want to replace this filter,
ask for HOOVER part No. 38765019.
Replacing final filter
The final filter assists in the filtration
process to return clean air to the room.
The pleated filter will become dirty and
needs to be replaced about once a year
to maintain efficient filtration. The 3 layer
filter (some models) can be washed in
the same manner as the secondary filter
and reused.
To remove final filter, first open the door
on the side of the cleaner (Fig. 3-5).
Grasp filter (B) and pull it straight out.
Reposition new filter by reversing this
procedure.
The final filter can be replaced with any
of the following filters.
3 layer, washable - HOOVER part No.
40110006
HEPA filter HOOVER part No. 43613022
Do not operate cleaner without both
the secondary and final filter in place.
B
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C
How to reattach filter
door
The filter door is designed with a “breakaway“ feature which allows it to snap
free if it is pushed open too far.
To reattach, align hinges (C) of cover
with slots on sides of filter area.
Press door back into place.
Check brush roll channels
Because your WindTunnel cleaner picks
up so well, we strongly recommend you
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check for debris accumulation in the
channels next to the brush roll when
you check the filters. Removing this
debris will help maintain you cleaner’s
excellent pick up and suction. Remove
debris as follows:
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Check for debris accumulation by
removing bottom plate (Fig. 3-9) and
looking in the channels next to the brush
roll (Fig. 3-18).
Remove any accumulation.
Reposition bottom plate (Fig. 3-13).
Headlight replace-
ment
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base
type 912 bulb, Hoover p a rt N o .
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Removing lens
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the
two screws as shown and lift off lens.
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3 - 8
Installing bulb and replacing
lens
Pull old bulb straight out of socket.
Push new bulb straight into socket until
locked in place.
Excessive force is not required.
Reposition lens and secure with the two
screws.
Belt replacement
The belts are located under the bottom
plate of the cleaner and should be
checked from time to time to be sure
they are in good condition.
The flat (wide) belt is described below;
the other is described under “Brush roll
replacement”.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Warning - Brush roll can start
suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it
is turned over.
To check the flat belt, remove bottom
plate as shown in Fig. 3-9. Replace belt
if it is stretched, cut or broken.
What to buy
To assure effective operation, use only
genuine HOOVER belts with your cleaner. When purchasing a new belt, ask
for: Flat belt - HOOVER part No.
38528035.
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A
Replacing flat belt
Removing bottom plate
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Warning - Brush roll can start
suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it
is turned over.
Place handle in low position and turn
cleaner over so bottom side is up.
Remove the 4 screws as shown with a
Phillips screw driver.
Lift off bottom plate (A).
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B
C
Removing belt
Flat belt (B) operates the self-propel feature and indirectly drives the brush roll.
Remove used belt (B) from large pulley
(C) and discard.
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D
Positioning back of belt
With lettering on outside of belt, slide
new belt over motor shaft (D).
B rush roll re p l a c e m e n t
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C
Positioning front of belt
Place other end of belt over large pulley
(C) while rolling the pulley in direction
shown.
Replacing bottom plate
Reposition bottom plate and 4 Phillips
head screws. Tighten screws securely.
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When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Warning - Brush roll can start
suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it
is turned over.
When brush roll brushes are worn, it
should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, move
the edge of a card across bottom plate
while turning brush roll. To maintain
cleaning effectiveness, replace brush
roll if brushes do not touch card.
What to buy
When purchasing a new brush roll, ask
for HOOVER part No. 48414069.
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