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Upright Cleaner
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Aspirateur vertical
Elite
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Rewind
Owner’s Manual
Guide de l’utilisateur
MC
ENGLISH > pp. 1-12
Review this manual before
operating the cleaner.
Lire attentivement ces instructions
avant d’utiliser l’appareil.
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Contents
Important Safeguards ....................... 2
Assembling Cleaner .......................... 3
Carton Contents ................................ 3
Cleaner Descriptions ........................ 4
How To Use ....................................... 4
Cleaning Tools ............................... 5
If You Have a Problem .................... 10
Lubrication ........................................ 9
Maintenance...................................... 6
Emptying Dirt Cup ......................... 6
Cleaning Filters ............................. 7
Replacing Belt ............................... 8
Replacing Headlight ...................... 8
Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ....... 9
Thermal Protector ......................... 9
Authorized Service ......................10
Clearing Blockages ..................... 11
Warranty ..........................................11
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 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.
• Hold onto 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 Sales and 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 Hoover; others may cause hazards.
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Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Assembling cleaner
Carton contents
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A. Handle section and screw (taped
to handle)
B. Cleaner body
C. Cleaning tools
D. Hose
Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing materials.
Attach handle
Slide handle section (A) onto back of
handle.
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Position hose
Align end of hose with projections over
slots in dirt duct on back of cleaner.
Twist to lock in place.
The hose connector allows the hose to
swivel.
Push screw into hole on back of
handle. Tighten screw securely with a
Phillips screwdriver.
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2. How to use
Cleaner description
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Wrap hose over hook (I).
Push hose end (J) firmly onto tube (K) as
shown.
1. Handle grip
2. Dirt cup release button
3. Carrying handle/Dirt
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cup handle
4. Air flow indicator
5. Dirt cup assembly
6. Long lasting HEPA
filter
7. Headlight
8. Nozzle control knob:
turn knob to correct
setting for height of carpet
being cleaned.
9. Furniture nozzle: helps
prevent cleaner from
marking furniture.
10. Cord reel
11. Cord rewind button:
press button to rewind cord
for storage. Hold plug
until cord is rewound.
12. Cord hook
13. Hose
14. Hose holder
15. Combination tool
16. Crevice wand
17. Hose handle
18. ON/OFF pedal
19. Handle release pedal:
step on pedal to lower handle to
operating or low positions.
Operate cleaner only at
voltage specified on data
plate on back of cleaner.
This cleaner is intended for
household use.
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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.
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B
ON-OFF pedal
Grasp end of plug (A) and pull to
desired cord length. Plug cord into electrical outlet.
To turn cleaner ON, step on ON/OFF
pedal (B) once.
To turn cleaner OFF, step on pedal
again.
2-3
C
Cord rewind
Grasp the end of the plug and pull
to release cord from cord reel. After
desired cord length is reached, the cord
will lock into position.
To return cord for storage, hold plug
and press on button (C) at top of cord
reel. To prevent cord from whip-
ping, hold plug until cord is
rewound.
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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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B
A
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, place handle in upright position
and turn the nozzle control knob (B) to
the desired setting.
The nozzle will not move into the
adjusted position until the cleaner
handle is lowered to the operating
position.
Carrying cleaner
The cleaner can also be moved by using
the carrying handle, located on the top
of the dirt cup.
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Settings
For maximum cleaning performance, the following carpet height
settings are recommended:
• Lowest setting: for all types of
carpet and hard surface flooring.
Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push,
turn knob to the next higher setting.
• Higher settings: for very deep pile
carpet, where easier pushing effort is
desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has three
positions; upright for storage and
when using cleaning tools; operating
position for general operation on carpet and floors; low for reaching under
low furniture. Step on handle release
pedal to lower handle.
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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.
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Stair cleaning
Use the hose and 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
bottom of stairs.
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: The 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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F
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Removing 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 (B) as shown.
When you are finished cleaning with the
tools, reposition hose end onto tube.
Select proper tool
C. Dusting Brush use with brush
attached for carved furniture, table tops,
books, lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian
blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers.
D. Crevice wand may be used in tight
spaces, corners and along edges in
such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and baseboards.
It can also be used for extra reach with
the dusting brush.
3. Maintenance
Attach wand and tools
Attach tool to the hose (F) by pushing it
firmly onto hose.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or
loosen the connection.
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Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
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Dirt cup
When to empty
A
Air flow indicator
The indicator (A) will show yellow when
the dirt cup is full or there is a blockage
or clog in the system. Turn cleaner
OFF and unplug. Check the dirt cup
and empty if necessary. Turn cleaner
back on. If the indicator still shows
yellow, follow the instructions under
“Clearing blockages”.
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It is recommended that the dirt cup be
emptied before the dirt reaches the fill
line (A), 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.
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