Hoover Elite Rewind Upright Cleaner User Manual

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operating the cleaner.

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Owner’s Manual

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ESPAÑOL ➜ pág 13-20

Elite™ Rewind™ Upright Cleaner

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Contents

Assembling Cleaner ............................3

Carton Contents ....................................3

Cleaner Descriptions............................4

How To Use ........................................4-6

Cleaning Tools ..................................6

If You Have a Problem ........................11

Important Safeguards ..........................2

Lubrication ............................................9

Maintenance ....................................6-11

Authorized Service..........................11

Cleaning Filters..............................7-8

Clearing Blockages ........................12

Emptying Dirt Cup..........................6-7

Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ........9

Replacing Belt................................8-9

Replacing Powered Hand Tool

Agitator Brush Roll ......................10

Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt ..10

Replacing Headlight ..........................8

Thermal Protector ..............................11

Warranty ..............................................12

Parts and accessories mail order

form....................................................21

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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: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.

• Unplug cleaner before connecting the powered hand tool.

• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty cup and clean filters 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.

• 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.

WARNING:This product contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer.

Wash hands after handling.

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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.

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If you need any assistance:

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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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Assembling cleanerDi

Attach handle

Slide handle section (A) onto back
of handle.

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A. Handle section and screw (taped

to handle)
B. Cleaner body
C. Cleaning tools
D. Hose

Place combination tool (D) into
opening on back of handle.

The crevice wand (E) slides over the
post (F) on the back of the cleaner.

Position tools

The holder (B) for the powered hand
tool snaps onto the tabs on the front
of the handle. Be sure the holder is
properly positioned as shown in
the drawing.

Push screw into hole on back of
handle. Tighten screw securely with
a Phillips screwdriver.

Place the powered hand tool (C)
into the holder as shown.

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.

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2. How to use

Cleaner description

1. Handle grip

2. Powered hand tool

3. Dirt cup release button

4. Carrying handle/Dirt
cup handle

5. Air flow indicator

6. Dirt cup assembly

7. Long lasting HEPA filter

8. Headlight

9. Nozzle control knob:

turn knob to correct setting
for height of carpet being
cleaned.

10. Furniture nozzle: helps
prevent cleaner from mark­ing furniture.

11. Cord reel

12. Cord rewind button:

press button to rewind cord
for storage. Hold plug until

cord is rewound.

13. Cord hook

14. Hose

15. Hose holder

16.Combination tool

17. Crevice wand

18. Hose handle

19. ON/OFF pedal

20. 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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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

whipping, hold plug until cord is
rewound.

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Wrap hose over hook (I).
Push hose end (J) firmly onto tube

(K) as shown.

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 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.

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CAUTION: To avoid personal
injury or unnecessary wear to
carpet, and to prevent the cleaner
from falling, always place it at
bottom of stairs.

Transporting cleaner

To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright position,
tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and
push forward.

Carrying cleaner

The cleaner can also be moved by
using the carrying handle, located
on the top of the dirt cup.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stair cleaning

Use the hose and power hand tool
for stair cleaning. Clean from bottom
to top.

When using cleaning tools, the
agitator will continue to rotate.

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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.

How to clean tools

To clean the hose and powered
hand tool, wipe off dirt with a cloth
dampened in a mild detergent.
Rinse with a damp cloth. DO NOT
submerge powered hand tool in
water.

Cleaning tools may be washed in
warm water with a detergent. Rinse
and air dry before using.

Combination tool

Slide brush to remove.
To replace brushes, align brush with

grooves on tool. Slide brush into
place.

Air flow indicator

The indicator (A) will show red 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 red, follow the instruc­tions under “Clearing blockages”.

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.

Select proper tool

C. Combination tool use with
brush attached for carved furniture,
table tops, books, lamps, lighting
fixtures, venetian blinds, base­boards, shutters, and registers.
Remove brush to clean upholstered
furniture, draperies, mattresses,
clothing, and carpeted stairs.

D. Powered hand tool may be
used for upholstered furniture,
draperies, mattresses, clothing,
automobile interiors, and carpeted
stairs.

E. 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.

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.

Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use
and care of your cleaner will ensure
continued cleaning effectiveness.

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Lifetime HEPA filter

If you wish to clean this filter, it may
be removed and cleaned.

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How to empty

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not use the cleaner
without dirt cup or filters in place.

Press dirt cup release button (B)
and pivot cup out.

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Place bottom of dirt cup in first.
Pivot cup into cleaner body.

Press dirt cup firmly until you hear a
click to ensure that it is locked in
place.

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When to empty

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.

Dirt cup

Cleaning filters

Dirt cup filter
assembly

How to clean

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not use cleaner without
dirt cup or filters in place.

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Holding dirt cup over trash recep­tacle, press dirt cup door release

rod (C) on back of dirt cup to open
dirt cup door (D).

Empty dirt cup.
Close and snap dirt cup door shut.

Press on the tab (A) located on the
side of the filter cover to remove.

Remove the HEPA filter (B) and
brush with the combination tool to
clean or tap side of filter against a
trash receptacle. Return the HEPA
filter into the filter cavity.

Align tab (C) on filter cover with slot
(D). Press cover closed until you
hear a snap.

Dirt and debris can then be cleaned
from the filter cartridge by brushing

with the cleaner’s combination tool.

Remove dirt cup as described in
Fig. 3-3.

Twist dirt cup lid (A) counterclock­wise until arrows on lid and dirt cup
align. Remove lid with filter cartridge
from dirt cup.

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Twist the filter cartridge counter­clockwise, aligning arrows on lid and
cartridge. Remove pleated filter from
inside cartridge.

Tap filter against side of trash con­tainer to remove dirt or brush with
the cleaner’s combination tool.

Return pleated filter to inside the
filter cartridge.

Replace the filter assembly in the
dirt cup lid, aligning arrows and
twisting clockwise to lock into
position.

Replace dirt cup lid onto dirt cup by
aligning arrows on lid and dirt cup
and twisting clockwise.

Replace dirt cup as described in
Fig. 3-5.

Headlight replace­ment

What to buy

This cleaner uses a 13 volt, T-3 114
wedge base bulb, Hoover part No.

27313107.

Removing lens

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.

Press handle release pedal and
place handle in lowest position.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the two screws as shown and lift
off lens.

How to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.

Removing bottom plate

Place handle in lowest position and
turn cleaner over so bottom side is
up. Remove the 5 screws as shown
with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift off
bottom plate (A).

Removing belt

Remove agitator brush roll (B) and
used belt (C).

Discard used belt.

Installing bulb

Pull old bulb straight out of socket.
Push new bulb straight into socket
until locked in place.

Excessive force is not required.

Reposition lens and secure with the
screws.

Belt replacement

The belt on your Hoover cleaner
causes the agitator to rotate and is
important for the effective operation
of the cleaner. The belt is located
under the bottom plate of the clean­er and should be checked from time
to time to be sure it is in good
condition.

When to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.

To check belt, remove bottom plate
as shown in Fig. 3-16. Replace belt
if it is stretched, cut or broken.

What to buy

To assure effective operation, use
only genuine HOOVER belts with
your cleaner. When purchasing a
new belt, ask for HOOVER part No.
38528040 (belt package part No.

40201190).

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