Hoover U5194, UH70040W, Cyclonic Upright Vacuum Cleaner Owner's Manual
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Owner’s Manual
ENGLISH ➜ pp. 1-15
ESPAÑOL ➜ pág 16-24
FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 25-32
Cyclonic Upright
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspirateur vertical
cyclonique
Contents
Assembling Cleaner..........................3-4
Carton Contents................................3
How To Use........................................5-8
Cleaner Descriptions ........................5
Cleaning Tools................................7-8
If You Have a Problem........................14
Important Safeguards ..........................2
Lubrication ..........................................14
Maintenance ....................................8-13
Authorized Service ..........................14
Cleaning Filters............................9-10
Clearing Blockages ........................15
Emptying Dirt Cup..........................8-9
Replacing Agitator Brush Roll..11-12
Replacing Belt ............................10-11
Replacing Powered Hand Tool
Agitator Brush Roll ......................12
Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt ..13
Replacing Headlight ........................10
Thermal Protector ..............................14
Warranty ..............................................15
Parts & accessories mail reorder
form ..................................................33
Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
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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 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.
• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.
• Unplug cleaner before connecting the powered hand tool.
• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty cup and clean filter frequently 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.
• 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 Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
• 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.
• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by
Hoover; others may cause hazards.
• Hold plug when rewinding cord onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
WARNING:
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.
Wash hands after
handling.
• Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner.
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SERIAL
NUMBER
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CEANER/AIRA TER/AIRAORA
MOE/MO E/MOE O
ERIE/ RIE/ERIE C20
20 V 0 H 20 A
ET/CORROIE/COR REA
FITER/FITRO/FITRE
HOEHO TE/TE MENAER/TIO OMETICO
ERIA NO/NMERO ER/N MERO E ERIE
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HOOVER
NEWTON, IOWA 50208
Made in China
Hecho en China/Fabriqué en Chin
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Carton contents
Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing materials.
A
B
D
E
A
B
C
C
If you need any assistance:
Visit our website at 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 authorized 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.
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1. Cleaner assembly
1-1
A. Handle section
B. Cleaner base assembly
C. Cleaner upper housing assembly
D. Cleaning tools and wands
E. Hose
Attach upper housing
1-4
1-2
1-6
1-7
1-5
Align upper housing (D) over cleaner
base (E) and slide down until upper
housing sits securely over base.
Remove dirt cup (A) from upper
housing (B) by pressing dirt cup
release button (C) and pivoting cup
out. Set dirt cup aside.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, fasten
(3) screws located at the bottom of
the upper housing.
Place bottom of dirt cup into cleaner
body first. Pivot cup into cleaner
body.
Press on dirt cup release button
while firmly pressing on dirt cup.
Release button in order for it to
return to proper position and lock
the dirt cup into place.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
(3) screws from cleaner base. DO
NOT DISPOSE OF SCREWS.
Remove cardboard and discard.
1-3
1-14
A
D
B
C
Position tools
Place smaller diameter end of wand
(A) into bottom of rack. Snap wand
into clip at top. Repeat with other
wand.
Crevice tool (B) fits into one of the
extension wands.
Fit combination tool (C) and powered hand tool (D) into storage
areas on side of cleaner as shown.
4
PUSH
FIRMLY UNTIL
YOU HEAR A
SNAP OR
CLICK!
Attach handle
B
E
D
F
C
B
A
A
Hold plug (B) with one hand; upper
handle (C) with other hand.
Push plug into upper handle, aligning with opposite end of plug and
push firmly UNTIL YOU HEAR A
SNAP OR A CLICK.
After ends are connected, pull on
plug to make sure it is securely
attached.
1-10
Align the groove (D) on the back of
the upper handle with the small pro-
jection (E) on the back of the handle
housing.
1-11
1-12
1-13
DO NOT remove orange tie wrap
until step 1-11 is complete.
Grasp orange tie wrap (A) and pull
until the black plug (B) comes out of
the handle cavity.
Note: The plug will only fit together
one way. If plug is not fitting together, check alignment of ends.
After the plug ends are fully connected, the orange tie wrap (A)
must be removed.
Use caution so as NOT TO CUT
the black power cord. Discard the
orange tie wrap.
Press button (F) at handle base and
push handle all the way down.
C
A
B
D
B
Position hose
Attach hose
1-9
1-8
Position hose over rack (C) and into
hose tube (D).
NOTE: Hose must be connected at
the hose tube (D) and at the dirt
duct (B) on the back of the cleaner
for carpet or floor cleaning. For
tool use, refer to Fig. 2-11.
Align end of hose with projections
(A) over slots on dirt duct (B).
Slide hose into slots and twist hose
to lock it into place (To detach hose,
reverse procedure).
2. How to use
Cleaner description
16. Hose
17. Hose/tool holder
18. Crevice tool
19. Wands
20. Cord reel
21. Soft touch wheels
22. Handle release pedal:
step on lever to lower handle
to operating or low positions.
23. Cord rewind button: press
button to rewind cord for storage. Hold plug until cord is
rewound.
24.Combination tool
25. Powered hand tool
Operate cleaner only at
voltage specified on data
plate on back of cleaner.
This cleaner is intended for
household use.
1. Soft touch handle grip
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Telescoping handle
4. Handle adjustment
button
5. Carrying handle
6. Dirt cup release button
7. Dirt cup assembly
8. Cord reel window
9. Headlight
10. Agitator brush roll
shut-off indicator
11. Agitator brush roll
shut-off pedal
12. Furniture guard: helps
prevent cleaner from marking furniture.
13. Nozzle control knob:
turn knob to correct setting
for height of carpet being
cleaned.
14. Final filter access
15. Hose handle
ON-OFF switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
To turn cleaner ON, push ON/OFF
switch once.
To turn cleaner OFF, push switch
again.
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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.
2-1
2-2
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2-3
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The cleaner is shipped with the agitator brush roll in the OFF position.
To turn the agitator brush roll ON,
step on the pedal (A). The indicator
(B) will show red in the “brush roll
on” window.
B
A
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