Hoover Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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Bagless Upright
®
This product was designed for
easy assembly (see page 3)
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Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Assembling Cleaner..........................3-4
How to use ............................................5
Cleaner Description ..........................5
Cleaning Tools ................................7-8
If You Have a Problem........................13
Clearing Blockages ........................13
Important Safeguards ..........................2
Maintenance
Authorized Service ..........................12
Cleaning Filters............................9-10
Emptying Dirt Cup ............................8
Lubrication ......................................12
Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ......12
Replacing Belt..................................11
Replacing Headlight ..................10-11
Thermal Protector ..............................12
Warranty ..............................................14
Important Safeguards
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
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 children.
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings,
rotating agitator and other moving parts. 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, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible 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 cleaner. They may damage the
cleaner.
• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.
• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty dirt cup and clean filters fre
quently when picking up very fine materials such as powder.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, 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 cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never
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 dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover
Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause
hazards.
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Review this manual before
operating cleaner
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1. Cleaner Assembly
If you need any assistance:
Visit our website at www.hoover.com. Click on the “Service” button
to find the service outlet nearest you OR
Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of service outlet
locations (U.S. only) OR
Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer
Response Center.
Please do not return this product to the store.
Carton contents
Empty carton. Find the parts shown
before disposing of packing materials.
A. Handle section
B. Cleaner body
C. Hose, cleaning tools and wands
(*some models include a crevice
wand)
D. Handle bolts and nuts packet (in
bag with owner’s manual)
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A
A
C
*Included with
some models
D
B
Attach handle
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Remove tape and remove dirt cup from
cleaner body.
Switch (A) should be in OFF position.
Slide handle onto cleaner body. Push bolts into holes on back of handle.
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Align end of hose with projections
(A) over slots (B) in dirt duct.
Slide hose into duct (B) and twist
hose to lock it into place.
Snap ends of dusting brush (A),
crevice tool (B) and furniture nozzle
(C) into clips as shown.
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Place nuts in recessed areas on
front of handle. Hold each nut in
place while tightening each bolt
securely with a Phillips screw driver.
A
B
B
A
C
D
B
E
C
D
Place bottom of cup into cleaner.
Pivot cup and snap in place.
Position cord on back of cleaner as
shown and press cord into clip.
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Place smaller unridged end of wand
into bottom of rack. Snap wand into
clip. Repeat with other wand.
Attach hose
Position tools
Note: Hose must be connected as shown for
all operations.
Lift hose tube cover (C).
Position hose over hose hook (D)
and into hose tube (E).
Some models include a long crevice
wand (D) instead of the short
crevice tool. The crevice wand is
packed inside one of the extension
wands. Place it inside a wand for
storage on the cleaner as well.
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1. Handle
2. Cord hooks: wrap cord
around hooks for storage.
The top hook rotates right
or left for easy cord
release.
3. Hose
4. ON/OFF switch: located
on left rear corner of
cleaner body
5. Carrying handle
6. Stair cleaning handle:
located on lower edge of
dirt cup.
7. Handle release lever: step
on lever to lower handle to
operating or low positions.
8. Headlight
9. Nozzle control knob: slide
knob to correct setting for
height of carpet being
cleaned.
10. Furniture guard: helps
prevent cleaner from
marking furniture.
11. Wands
12. Final filter exhaust
13. Dusting brush
14. Crevice tool*
15. Furniture nozzle
16. Long crevice wand*:
stores inside wand
17. Hose hook
18. Dirt cup latch
19. Dirt cup lid
20. Dirt cup
21. Dirt cup handle
22. Pleated filter (inside
cup)
23. Pre-filter assembly
(inside cup)
*Some models only
Cleaner description
A
B
2. How to use
Operate cleaner only at
voltage specified on data
plate on bottom of
cleaner.
This cleaner is intended
for household use.
Polarized plug
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.
ON-OFF switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
To turn cleaner ON, push switch (A) toward
front of cleaner.
To turn cleaner OFF, push toward back of
cleaner.
Cord clip
To help keep the cord out of the way while
vacuuming, position cord down into cord
clip (B) located between top cord hook
and handle.
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Handle position
For ease in sliding knob, place handle
in the upright position (C).
The nozzle will not move into the
adjusted position until the cleaner
handle is lowered to the operating
position (D).
Settings
For maximum cleaning performance,
the following carpet height settings are
recommended.
• Lowest setting: for all types of carpet
and hard floors.
Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push,
slide knob to the next higher setting.
• Higher settings: for very deep pile
carpet where easier pushing effort is
desired, while maintaining good cleaning
performance.
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Carpet height
adjustment
The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes
place at the nozzle (A).
When it is necessary to raise and lower the
nozzle for various carpet pile heights, slide
the nozzle control knob (B) to the desired
setting.
Carrying handle
Use the carrying handle to lift 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.
Transporting cleaner
Put handle in upright position. Tilt
cleaner back on rear wheels. Push
forward.
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B
D
Hard
Floor
High
C
A
HIGH
BARE FLOOR
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Cleaning lightweight
flexible rugs
Stand on one end of rug and move
cleaner toward other end or edge.
Before reaching edge, push down on
handle. This will lift up the nozzle (front
of cleaner) as shown and will prevent
rug from clinging to cleaner. Continue to
lift up nozzle so that when you have
reached the edge, it is completely off
the rug. Move cleaner back to start
again, lower nozzle, and use only forward strokes.
Edge cleaning
Edge cleaning is provided on both sides
of the nozzle to remove dirt in carpet
near baseboards and furniture.
Guide either side of nozzle parallel to
edge of carpet or furniture.
Cleaning tools
Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above
the floor and for reaching hard to clean
areas.
The cleaner is ready for tool use when
handle is in upright position.
CAUTION: Agitator continues to
rotate while cleaner handle is in
upright position. Avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed
area rugs or carpeted stairs during
tool use.
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.
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C
A
B
D
E
F
Select proper tool
C. Dusting brush may be used for
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters, and registers.
D. Furniture nozzle may be used for
upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors,
and carpeted stairs.
E. Crevice tool may be used in tight
spaces, corners and along edges in
such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and baseboards.
F. Extension wands are used to give
extra length to your hose. Use it with any
of the above tools.
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Stair cleaning
A stair cleaning handle has been
designed for ease in using your cleaner
on stairs. With handle in operating position, place fingers under edge of stair
cleaning handle and guide cleaner with
other hand on upper handle.
As an alternative, you may use the hose
and furniture nozzle for stair cleaning.
Clean from bottom to top.
When using cleaning tools, the agitator will continue to rotate.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or
unnecessary wear to carpet, and to
prevent the cleaner from falling,
always place it at the bottom of the
stairs.
Remove hose
When using cleaning tools, cleaner
handle should be in the upright position. Also, turn cleaner OFF before
disconnecting and connecting hose
to hose tube (A).
To use hose, lift hose end as shown.
Lower cover (B) onto hose tube. When
you are finished cleaning with the tools,
be sure to lift cover from hose tube
and reposition hose end into tube.
3. Maintenance
When to empty
It is recommended that the dirt cup be
emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt
opening on back of dirt cup (Fig. 3-1) or
after every use if preferred.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such
as face powder or cornstarch, may
seal the filter and cause loss of suction. When using the cleaner for this
type of dust, empty the cup and clean
the filters often.
How to empty
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not use the cleaner without
dirt cup or filters in place.
Remove cup - Squeeze dirt cup
latch. Pull cup forward.
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Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
Dirt cup
The dirt cup assembly consists of the
following parts:
Lid (A)
Dirt Cup (B)
Pre-filter Assembly (C)
Pleated Filter (D)
(behind pre-filter)
Dirt Opening (E)
While the cleaner is in operation, the
pre-filter assembly screen will stop
larger debris from entering the pleated
filter chamber. This larger debris will be
seen collecting in the left side of the dirt
cup. The pleated filter will collect fine
particles that have passed through the
pre-filter assembly screen.
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G
Attach wand and tools
Attach tool or wand to the hose (G) by
pushing it firmly into hose.
Attach second wand or tool to the wand in
the same manner.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or
loosen the connection.
Extra reach hose
(available at additional cost)
The extra reach hose provides you with a
20 foot reach to allow easier cleaning of
stairs and hard to reach places. Follow the
steps below for attaching and detaching
hose.
Push ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
Remove regular hose from cleaner.
Align end of extra reach hose with projec-
tions (H) over slots (I) in dirt duct.
Slide hose into slots (I) and twist hose to
lock it into place.
To detach hose, reverse procedure.
Attach wands or tools to the other end of
hose.
Empty cup - Remove lid.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the
pleated filter or the pre-filter assembly to
empty the dirt cup.
Tap side of cup until no more dust particles fall from the pleated filter.
Replace cup - Replace dirt cup lid.
Place bottom of cup into cleaner. Pivot
cup and snap into place.
H
A
B
C
D
E
I
I
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Pull up on pre-filter assembly. Slide it out
of cup.
Replace dirt cup.
Filter assembly
How to clean filter
assembly
Remove dirt cup and dirt cup lid as
described in “How to empty dirt cup”.
Pivot pre-filter assembly toward center of
cup.
Remove pleated filter from pre-filter
assembly.
The screen (C) can be cleaned with a
soft brush or rinsed with water.
Do not rinse or wash the pleated filter.
Slide pre-filter assembly all the way to
bottom of cup.
Pivot pre-filter assembly and snap in
place.
Replace dirt cup lid.
If lid will not close completely, the
pre-filter assembly is not positioned
correctly.
Lay filter on top of pre-filter. Make sure
all filter pleats are inside the edges of
the pre-filter. Press on filter gasket (F)
until 4 tabs (G) (2 on either side of filter)
are set in the slots (H) on the pre-filter.
Be careful not to press the filter gasket
below the pre-filter edge.
Bend filter to open pleats.
Tap edges of filter until dust particles
stop falling from filter.
Do not tap the soft, pleated part of the
filter. It could damage the filter.
G
F
C
G
Remove lens - Disconnect clean-
er from electrical outlet.
Using a screwdriver, remove the two
screws as shown and lift off lens.
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Secondary and final
filters
Cleaning secondary filter
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
The secondary filter (G), located underneath the retainer in the bottom of cleaner cavity, protects the motor from dirt
particles.
If filter becomes dirty, remove dirt cup
(Fig. 3-2). Remove screw and pull
retainer out. Lift out filter.
Hand wash filter in cold water with mild
detergent, then air dry.
Reposition dry filter, retainer and screw.
Replace dirt cup.
Should you want to replace this filter, ask
for HOOVER part No. 38765019.
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Cleaning final filter
The final filter assists in returning clean
air to the room.
To remove this filter when it becomes
dirty, remove dirt cup and pull down top
of filter.
Check agitator shield
Because your cleaner picks up so well,
we strongly recommend you check for
debris accumulation under the agitator
shield each time you clean the filters.
Removing debris under the shield will
help maintain your cleaner’s excellent
pick up and suction. Remove debris as
follows:
1. Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
2. Check for dirt accumulation by removing bottom plate (Fig. 3-18), removing
agitator (Fig. 3-19), and lifting agitator
shield (Fig. 3-22).
3. Remove any debris and replace
shield, agitator and bottom plate (Figs.
3-22 to 3-24).
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Removing and replacing filter
Lift out filter (H) and hand wash it in cold
water with mild detergent.
Let filter air dry and reposition it on the
side of cleaner.
Reposition dirt cup.
Should you want to replace this filter, ask
for HOOVER part No. 40110004.
Do not operate cleaner without any of
the filters in place.
Headlight replacement
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base
type 912 bulb, HOOVER part No.
27313101.
Install bulb - Pull old bulb straight
out of socket. Push new bulb straight
into socket until locked in place
Excessive force is not required.
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