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Hoover
®
Canister Cleaner
Owner’s Manual
English ➜ pp. 1-10
Español ➜ pàg.11-16
Français ➜ p.17-22
Review this manual before
operating cleaner.
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Fill in and retain
The model and serial number are located on the bottom 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.
Index
Important Safeguards ............................2
Assembling Cleaner ..............................3
Carton contents ..................................3
Connect hose, wand, nozzle ..............3
Cleaner Description................................4
How To Use
Canister Cleaner..............................4-6
Powered Nozzle..................................4
Cleaning Tools ....................................5
Cleaning Stairs....................................5
Storage ............................................5,6
Maintenance
Filter bag replacement........................6
Cleaning filters ....................................7
Replacing power nozzle belt ..........7-8
Replacing agitator brush roll ............8
Replacing headlight............................8
Lubrication ..........................................8
Service....................................................9
If You Have a Problem............................9
Clearing Blockages ............................9
Warranty................................................10
Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Warning:
• 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 liquids such as gasoline or fine
wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.
• The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged, cut or punctured.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the
cleaner.
• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose or
motorized nozzle.
• Brush roll may suddenly restart, unplug from electrical outlet before servicing.
• Do not use without filter bag in place. Change bag 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.
• 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.
• If cleaner has a cord reel, hold on to the plug while cord is being rewound to prevent cord from whipping.
• 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.
Warning:This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Save these instructions!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
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© 2004 The Hoover Company
www.hoover.com
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Unpack cleaner from carton and identify the parts shown. Remove and
dispose of cardboard packing.
A. Canister cleaner
B. Extension wands and hose
C. Power nozzle
D. Crevice tool
E. Round swivel brush
F. Upholstery tool
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of
cleaner.
A
B
C
D
E
F
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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,
Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest
you (click on the “Service” button) 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 the Hoover
Consumer Response Center.
Carton contents
Connect hose, wand and nozzle
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A
Connect hose
Push the hose connector end (A) into the
opening (B) on the front of the cleaner,
making sure the prongs (C) on the hose
end align with the holes in the opening.
When hose end is properly inserted, you
will hear a click.
To disconnect hose from the cleaner,
press the button (D) on the hose connector and pull straight out.
Note: The flexible hose contains electrical wires for connection to the
power nozzle and should not be used
if damaged. The wires should not be
seen through the outer skin.
B
C
D
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Attach wand and power
nozzle
Push the end of the wand with the button (E) firmly into the hose grip (F),
making sure the prongs (G) on the
wand align with the holes (H) in the
hose grip. When wand is properly
inserted, you will hear a click.
To remove the wand from the hose,
press on the button (E) located on the
end of the wand and pull straight out.
A second extension wand can be
attached in the same manner.
Push the opposite end of the wand into
the power nozzle (I), aligning the prongs
(J) on the power nozzle with the holes
(K) in the wand. When the power nozzle
is properly inserted, you will hear a click.
To remove the power nozzle, press on
the button (L) located on the power nozzle and pull straight out.
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LK
E
I
F
H
J
G
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Power nozzle
Handle positions
The handle has two positions when used
with the power nozzle: upright and
operating.
To lower handle to operating position,
place your foot firmly on the power nozzle and pull handle back.
Turning cleaner on
and adjusting power
level
After assembling cleaner, plug cord into
electrical outlet. Turn cleaner ON by
stepping on the ON/OFF pedal (A).
The suction control can be increased or
decreased by sliding the control (B)
towards MIN or MAX.
To turn cleaner OFF, step on the pedal.
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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.
A
CB
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2. How to use
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Cleaner description
The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data
plate on bottom of cleaner.
This cleaner is intended for household use only.
1. Hand grip
2. Power nozzle ON/OFF switch
3. Extension wand release buttons
4. Extension wands
5. Round swivel brush
6. Wand storage clip/tool holder
7. Upholstery tool
8. Power nozzle release button
9. Power nozzle
10. Headlight
11. Rug/floor pedal
12. Carrying handle
13. Hose connector
14. Filter bag door
15. Tool lid: stores crevice tool. Pull up
on edge of lid in recessed area
16. Full bag indicator
17. Suction control slide switch
18. ON/OFF pedal
19. Cord rewind pedal: step on pedal
to rewind cord for storage. Hold
plug until cord is rewound.
20. Large wheels: provide easy towing
when cleaner is pulled over carpet,
area rugs and door sills
21. Crevice tool (stores inside tool door)
22. Final filter door
23. Power cord
24. Wand holder slot
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Cord rewind pedal
The cord rewind pedal (C) is opposite
the ON/OFF pedal.
Hold on to the plug while cord is
being rewound to prevent cord from
whipping.
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Hard surface floor
cleaning
The power nozzle can be used for
cleaning hard surface floors such as
wood, linoleum, vinyl, asphalt and rubber tile, sealed cork, concrete and terrazzo, as well as carpet.
To set the power nozzle for hard surface
floor cleaning, step on the RUG/FLOOR
pedal placing the indicator in the
“FLOOR” position. This setting provides
suction and no agitator action.
Floor surface
selection
Carpet cleaning
When using the power nozzle for carpet
and rug cleaning, step on the RUG/
FLOOR pedal (D) until the indicator is in
the “RUG” position. This setting provides
the suction and agitator action necessary to deep clean carpets.
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A
D
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Cleaning tools
The cleaning tools are conveniently
stored on the cleaner.
A tool may be attached to either the
hose or wand by pushing it firmly onto
the hose end or the end of the wand.
Twist tool slightly to tighten or loosen the
connection.
The cleaning tools have many uses.
Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the following descriptions.
E
G
F
H
F
E
I
G
Select the proper tool
E. Round swivel brush (stores on
extension wand) may be used for
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters and registers. The
head of the brush swivels for use in
hard-to-reach spaces.
F. Upholstery tool (stores on extension
wand) may be used for upholstered furniture, draperies, tapestries, mattresses,
clothing, automobile interiors and carpeted stairs.
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How to clean stairs
Clean stairs by placing cleaner on end.
Clean stairs from bottom to top.
How to store cleaner
The cleaning tools are conveniently
stored on the cleaner. Open the tool
door (H), located on the cleaner body,
for crevice tool (G) storage.
Place the round swivel brush (E) and the
upholstery tool (F) in the recessed area
on the wand storage clip/tool holder (I),
located on the extension wand.
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Power nozzle ON/OFF
switch
The power nozzle ON/OFF switch (A)
provides power to the nozzle. Push the
switch to the “ON” position for agitator
brush operation, and to turn the headlight on. Push the switch to the “OFF”
position to stop the brushes, and to turn
the headlight off.
Note: The headlight may be turned off
by the power nozzle ON/OFF switch,
located on the hand grip.
G. Crevice tool (stores inside tool lid)
may be used in tight spaces, corners,
and along edges in such places as
dresser drawers, upholstered furniture,
stairs and baseboards.
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Open the filter bag door by pressing on
the latch (C).
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3-4
C
F
D
E
How to replace
Turn cleaner off and disconnect from
electrical outlet.
Disconnect hose from the cleaner,
pressing the button (B) on the hose connector and pulling straight out.
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B
Check the bag when the full bag indicator (A) shows red. When bag is filled
with dirt, the cleaner will not operate efficiently. Discard used bag.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such
as face powder or cornstarch may
seal the filter bag and cause it to
burst even though it is only partially
full of dirt. When using the cleaner to
remove material of this nature,
change the bag often.
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K
J
3. Maintenance
Filter bag
When to replace
A
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With the cleaner standing on end, the
wand holder (J) may be inserted into the
slot (K) on the bottom of the cleaner
body as shown.
Where to buy
Filter bags may be purchased from
Authorized Hoover Dealers (Depots),
Leading Retailers, Hoover Factory
Service Centers, or through The Hoover
Company online at www.hoover.com.
What to buy
In order to maintain the original cleaning
effectiveness and superior filtration qualities of your cleaner, use only Genuine
Hoover® Allergen Filtration Type SR
disposable filter bags (package number
401010SR).
To assure that your HOOVER cleaner
operates at peak performance, it is
imperative that you use only genuine
HOOVER filter bags distributed by The
Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can
be identified by these trademarks --
®
®
Pull up on the filter bag frame (D) and
remove from bag compartment.
3-5
Press on filter bag clamp (E) to release
bag from frame.
Discard used bag. Be careful not to
dispose of filter bag frame.
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Place new filter bag behind tabs (F) on
underside of bag frame.
Do not operate cleaner without filter
bag in place.
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Return filter bag frame and filter bag to
bag compartment, making sure all sides
of filter bag are within the bag compartment.
Close the bag compartment door and
reattach hose.
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How to replace
Turn cleaner off and disconnect from
electrical outlet. Disconnect power
nozzle from extension wands.
To remove hood, turn nozzle over and
unscrew the 2 recessed screws.
Return nozzle to original position and lift
off hood.
Belt replacement
The belt in your power nozzle drives the
agitator. It has been designed specifically
for use in this cleaner and is important for
effective operation.
What to buy
There are other belts manufactured that
are similar in shape and size, but are not
designed for the HOOVER Duros™ power
nozzle. Such belts do not operate the agitator correctly and may create stress
which could damage your power nozzle.
Use only a genuine HOOVER belt pack-
age no. 40201270 (part no. 59134226)
when a belt replacement is necessary.
When to replace
The belt should be checked from time to
time to be sure it is in good condition. To
check, remove the nozzle cover (see following section). Replace the belt if it is
stretched, cut, or broken.
Turn cleaner off and disconnect from
electrical outlet.
The final filter, located on the back of
the cleaner body, aids in the filtration
process to return clean air to the room.
To remove this filter, use thumb to open
and pull down on filter door (H). Lift filter
out and wash in warm water. Allow to air
dry completely before replacing filter.
Return filter to the inside of the filter
door. Replace filter door by aligning tab
(I) on door with slot (J) on cleaner body.
Rotate door upwards, pressing to snap
into place.
Filters - secondary
and final
How to clean
Turn cleaner off and disconnect from
electrical outlet.
The secondary filter (G), located at the
rear of the filter bag compartment, protects the motor from dirt particles. If the
filter becomes dirty, lift filter out. Wash
filter in warm water. Allow to air dry
completely before returning filter to
cleaner.
Do not operate cleaner without
secondary filter in place.
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G
H
I
J
A
G
F
E
B
C
D
C
Continued
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Rotate headlight assembly (A) away
from the brush roll cover (B).
If belt (E) is not broken, but is stretched
or cut, pull it off the motor pulley (F). Lift
up end of agitator brush roll (G). Remove
old belt from agitator pulley and replace
with new belt. Lettering on belt must be
visible. Stretch belt back and attach to
motor pulley.
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Unscrew four screws (C) located at rear
of brush roll cover.
Remove two metal brackets (D).
Lift off brush roll cover.
Hold opposite end of agitator brush roll in
place. Push belt end forward, pushing
down until fully seated in place. Turn agitator, making sure it rotates freely.
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Replace brush roll cover (B) over agitator
brush roll by aligning the two U-shaped
slots in the brush roll cover (H) with the
center screw housings (I). Press brush roll
cover back into position.
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H
B
I
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How to replace
Turn cleaner off and disconnect from
electrical outlet. Disconnect power
nozzle from extension wands.
1. Remove the hood as shown in Fig.
3-10.
What to buy
When purchasing a new agitator brush
roll, ask for HOOVER part no. 59134225.
How to replace
Turn cleaner off and disconnect from
electrical outlet.
1. Remove hood, headlight assembly,
brush roll cover, belt and brush roll as
shown in Figs. 3-10 to 3-13.
2. Discard old brush roll.
3. Replace new brush roll and belt as
shown in Figs. 3-14 to 3-17.
Agitator brush roll
replacement
When to replace
Turn cleaner off and disconnect from
electrical outlet.
When agitator brush roll brushes are
worn, the brush roll should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, move
edge of a card across bottom plate while
turning brush roll. To maintain cleaning
effectiveness, replace brush roll if brushes do not touch card.
Headlight replacement
The headlight (A), located on top of the
power nozzle, operates when the cleaner is turned on, except when the power
nozzle switch is in the OFF position. Use
only HOOVER part no. 59134219 when
replacing the headlight.
Position hood on top of nozzle base.
Turn nozzle over. Replace 2 screws.
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3-17
3-16
3-19
3-21
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A
K
J
J
B
A
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3. Push old bulb into socket and twist to
remove. Push new bulb into socket and
twist into place.
4. Replace the headlight assembly.
5. Position hood on top of nozzle base.
Turn nozzle over. Replace 2 screws.
Lubrication
The motor is equipped with two bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for
the life of the motor. The addition of
lubricant could cause damage.
Therefore, do not add lubricant to
either motor bearing.
2. Rotate headlight assembly (A) away
from the brush roll cover (B).
Reposition two metal brackets (J), making
sure back of post (K) is facing toward the
center as shown. Replace four screws.
Rotate the headlight assembly back into
positon.
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Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service
and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the
nearest Hoover Factory Service Center
or Authorized Hoover Warranty
Service Dealer (Depot) by:
• checking the Yellow Pages under
“Vacuum Cleaners - Household” OR-
• checking the list of Factory Service
Centers provided with this cleaner
OR -
• checking the Service section of
The Hoover Company online at
www.hoover.com OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service
outlet locations (U.S. only).
Please do not send your cleaner to The
Hoover Company in North Canton for
service, this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact
The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, Phone: 330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8, Phone:
1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the com-
plete model number when requesting
information or ordering parts. (The model
number appears on the bottom of the
cleaner.)
Problem: Cleaner won’t run
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in.
•
Plug unit in firmly.
• No voltage in wall plug.
•
Check fuse or breaker.
• Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
•
Replace fuse/reset breaker.
4. If you have a
problem
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below.
Problem: Cleaner suction low
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Filter bag full.
•
Replace filter bag.
• Obstruction in nozzle connector,
hose or wands.
•
Remove obstruction.
• Secondary filter dirty.
•
Clean filter with water, allow to dry and
replace in cleaner.
• Power set too low.
•
Increase power setting by pushing
suction control slide switch toward
MAX.
• Hose not properly connected to
cleaner
•
Ensure hose is properly connected.
Problem: Agitator brush roll
won’t run
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Broken or worn belt.
•
Replace belt.
• RUG/FLOOR pedal set to “FLOOR”.
•
Set rug/floor pedal to “RUG”.
• Power nozzle switch “OFF”.
•
Turn switch to “ON” position.
Problem: Nozzle won’t pick up
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Low cleaner suction.
•
See section “Cleaner suction low”.
• Blockage in nozzle connector.
•
Remove blockage.
• Agitator brush roll not running.
•
See section “Agitator brush roll won’t
run”.
• Agitator brush roll brushes worn.
•
Replace brushes.
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Clearing blockages
Low suction or pick up may be due to a
blockage in the system. Refer to the following steps to check for blockages,
continuing with each step until the
blockage is found:
1. Turn cleaner off and disconnect from
electrical outlet; then disconnect
power nozzle plug and wands from
hand grip.
2. Plug cleaner in, turn on, and check
hose end for suction. Remove any
obstructions.
3. Remove power nozzle from wands
and attach wands to hose. Check for
suction and remove any blockages.
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A
4. Make sure power nozzle is disconnected from hand grip. Then check for
blockage in nozzle connector (A).
Push nozzle connector down to lowest
position. Look into nozzle connector and
remove any blockage.
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Full One Year
Warranty
(Domestic Use)
Your HOOVER® appliance is warranted
in normal household use, in accordance
with the Owner’s Manual against original
defects in material and workmanship for
a period of one full year from date of
purchase. This warranty provides, at no
cost to you, all labor and parts to place
this appliance in correct operating condition during the warranted period. This
warranty applies when the appliance is
purchased in the United States including its territories and possessions, or in
Canada or from a U. S. Military
Exchange. Appliances purchased elsewhere are covered by a limited one year
warranty which covers the cost of parts
only. This warranty does not apply if the
appliance is used in a commercial or
rental application.
This warranty only applies when the
product is in use in the country or
territory in which it is purchased.
Warranty service can only be obtained
by presenting the appliance to one of
the following authorized warranty service outlets. Proof of purchase will be
required before service is rendered.
1. Hoover Factory Service Centers.
2. Hoover Authorized Warranty
Service Dealers (Depots).
For an automated referral of authorized service outlets in the U.S.A.,
phone 1-800-944-9200 OR
visit The Hoover Company online at
www.hoover.com
This warranty does not cover pick up
delivery, or house calls; however, if you
mail your appliance to a Hoover Factory
Service Center for warranty service,
transportation will be paid one way.
While this warranty gives you specific
legal rights, you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
If further assistance is needed, or if
there are questions concerning this warranty or the availability of warranty service outlets, phone the Hoover
Consumer Response Center,
1-330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
1-800-263-6376.
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