Hoover Dirt FINDER Owner's Manual
HOOVER,
SelfiPropelled
Upright Cleaners
Owner’s
Manual
shipped
from the factory.
l-800-944-9200
for
an
automated
referral of authorized
service
outlet
locations (U.S.
only)
or
l-330-499-9499 to speak
with a representative in
our
Consumer
Response
Center.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Fill in and retain
The model and serial number are located on
the
back of the cleaner.
For your
personal records, please enter
the
COMPLETE
model
and
serial number in
the
spaces provided and
retain
this information.
Your
cleaner is
model
and has
serial number
It is
suggested
that you
attach your sales receipt to this owner’s
manual. Verification of date of purchase may be required
for
warranty
service of your Hoover product.
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Index
Attaching hose
and
cleaning
tools..
..............
.5-6
Cleaner Description
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3-4
Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp
Rating..
.....
.26
How To Use
.....................................................
7-11
Embedded
Dirt
FINDERTM
Feature
...............
9
Air Freshener Dispenser
.............................
11
Cleaning Tools
........................................
12-13
Self Propel
Feature
........................................
8
If You
Have a Problem
......................................
25
Important Safeguards
.........................................
2
Lubrication
.........................................................
25
Maintenance
Clearing Obstructions
.................................
22
Replacing
‘Dirt
FINDER’
Battery..
...............
16
Replacing
Agitator
Brushes
..................
23-24
Replacing Belts
.......................................
18-21
Replacing Headlight
....................................
17
Replacing Paper
Bag
..............................
14-15
Service
...............................................................
26
Unpacking Cleaner
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Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Warning.
injury:
n To reduce the risk
of
fire, electric shock, or
.
.
.
.
.
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 ciga-
rettes,
matches, or
hot
ashes.
Do not use to
pick up
flammable
or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or
use in
areas where they may be present.
Avoid picking up
hard,
sharp objects
with
the cleaner. They may
damage the cleaner and the
bag.
Always turn off this appliance before connecting or
disconnecting
hose.
Do not use
without dust bag or filters in place. Change bag
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 unplug-
ging.
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.
Save these instructions!
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Unpacking
Unpack the cleaner from the
carton and identify the parts
shown. Remove and dispose
of the cardboard packing.
Note:
If using cleaner on new
carpet, be sure to change bag
frequently. See
“Maintenance” section for bag
replacement.
D
IF
,
G
A. Hose
B. Furniture Nozzle
C. Crevice Tool
D. Dusting Brush
E. Bare floor tool (some
models only)
F. Wand
G. Extra Paper Bags (one
installed in cleaner; please
store extra bag on storage
clips - no. 25)
H. Air freshener tablet (some
models only)
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1’9
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Operate cleaner only at
voltage specified on data
plate on back of cleaner.
This cleaner is intended for
household use.
Side-mounted hose
trademark of The
Hoover
Company
Cleaner Description
1. Self Propel Handle Grip
2. Self Propel Control Button
3. ON-OFF Switch
4. Cord Storage Hooks: upper hook rotates for easy cord release.
5. Embedded Dirt
FINDERTM
Display: (some models only)
see page 9.
6. ‘Dirt FINDER’ Sensitivity Switch (some models only)
7. Tool Cover: pull out top edge of cover to open
8. Furniture nozzle
9. Dusting brush
10. Crevice Tool
11. Bag Door Latch
12. Bag Door
13. Check Bag Indicator
(some models only)
14.Air Freshener Dispenser (some models only): designed to
hold a fragrance tablet and release a pleasant scent during cleaning.
15. Headlight
16. Check Belt Indicator
(some models only): stops rotating when
belt is broken.
17. Carpet Height Adjustment Lever: slide knob to correct setting
for height of carpet being cleaned.
18. Furniture Guard
19. Edge Cleaning: brushed edge cleaning is provided on the right
side of the cleaner; standard edge cleaning is provided on the left
side.
20. Hose Door: open door to connect hose to cleaner.
21. Hose
22. Extension Wand
23. Hose and Wand Holder
24. Carrying Handle
25. Extra Bag Storage
26. Extra Belt Storage
27. Handle Release Pedal: step on pedal to lower handle to either
operating or low position.
28. Handle Lock: remove and dispose of cardboard cylinder to
lock handle in upright position.
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Questions or Concerns?
The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about
your cleaner or questions regarding its use. Look on the list provided with the product for your local
Hoover Factory Service
Center
or in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - House-
hold” for the nearest
Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer
(Depot) or call:
I-800-944-9200
for an automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only)
OR
330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in the
Hoover Consumer Response Center.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE OR SEND IT
TO NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE.
How to attach
hose and tools
1,
Attach hose
With cleaner handle in upright
position, push round end of
hose firmly into “cup” in rack.
Stretch hose over rack and
push hose connector into rack
until latch snaps into place.
To remove hose, depress latch
and pull up.
Note: Hose must be removed
from hose door when clean-
ing carpet and floors to insure
proper cleaning performance.
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CONNECT01
,HOSE’
2. Attach tools
Position wand, with smaller end
down, in side of holder and snap
into place.
Snap furniture nozzle (A),
dusting brush (B), and crevice
tool (C) into tool storage area as
shown.
Close tool cover.
Pull open tool cover.
B
SWITCH
Pull switch lock, above ON/OFF
switch, straight out.
Dispose of switch lock.
Note: If switch lock has come
off during shipping, make sure
switch is in the OFF position
(down) before plugging cord
into an electrical outlet.
CAUTION: When cleaner is turned on, agitator will continue 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. Avoid leaving the cleaner in one place for
an extended period of time particularly on thick carpet.
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How
to use
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.
To transport
To move your cleaner from room
to room, put handle in upright
position, tilt cleaner back on
large rear wheels and push
forward.
Your cleaner also has a convenient carrying handle located on
the back of the cleaner.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has
three positions:
upright
for
storage and tool use;
operating
for general operation on carpet
and floors;
low
for cleaning
under low furniture. Lower
handle by stepping on handle
release pedal at rear of cleaner.
UPRIGHT
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ON-OFF switch
To turn cleaner on, push switch
up. To turn cleaner off, push
switch down to the OFF position.
Self Propel feature
Note: The Self Propel feature will operate only when motor is
turned on.
This feature moves the cleaner forward and backward at a variable rate
of speed controlled entirely by you.
Self Propel
/
Control
Button ’
To move forward
Push handle grip forward and
guide cleaner in front of you. The
cleaner will move in a forward
direction with little effort.
To move backward
Gently pull handle grip back and
guide the cleaner toward you.
Guide cleaner carefully at first
until you have adjusted to the
ease of operation.
Self Propel control button
For increased control of the cleaner in tight places such as around
and under furniture, or on non-carpeted floors push the Self Propel
control button to OFF to disengage the Self Propel mechanism.
Edge cleaning
Brushed edge cleaning is
provided on the right side
of the
cleaner to remove embedded dirt
in the carpet near baseboards
and furniture. Guide right side of
cleaner parallel to edge of carpet
or furniture for brushed edge
cleaning.
Standard edge cleaning is provided on the left side of cleaner
to remove surface dust and litter.
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