HOOVER FLAIR CLEANER User Manual

Flair™ Cleaner

Owner’s Manual

English ➜ pp. 1-6

Español ➜ pàg. 8-11

Français ➜ p. 12-15

Review this manual before

operating cleaner.

This cleaner 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 our

Consumer Response Center.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product.

Fill in and retain

The model and serial number are located in the middle of the back of the cleaner body.

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

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

Cleaner Descriptions .................3

How To Use.....................................4

ON-OFF Switch.....................................4

Rug and Floor Nozzle ................4

Storage........................................4

If You Have a Problem ...................6

Service.........................................6

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

Maintenance ................................4-5

Dirt Cup....................................4-5

Lubrication ..................................5

Rug and Floor Nozzle ................5

Final Filter...................................5

Thermal Protector ......................6

Warranty ..........................................6

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Important Safeguards!

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:

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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 and all 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.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and the filter.

• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. When picking up very fine materials such as powder, empty dirt cup often.

• 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.

• This product contains a thermal protective device to protect it from overheating. If this device activates, turn the switch off and unplug the unit from electrical outlet. Allow the unit to cool for 30 minutes before restarting. If the thermal protector continues to activate, the product may need servicing.

• 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 Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.

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Attach nozzle

Remove the toggle bolt (A) from the handle section (B) by turning in a counterclockwise direction.

1. Assembling cleaner

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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 - Household” for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service

Dealer (Depot) or call:

1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR

1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center OR Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the “Service” button)

Unpack cleaner from carton, remove all cardboard and identify parts shown.

1. Handle Section (with toggle bolt)

2. Cleaner Body

3. Rug and floor nozzle

The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.

A. Cord hook (hook swivels for

quick cord release) B. ON-OFF switch C. Dirt cup D. Removable final filter grill E. Cleaner body

F. Rug and floor nozzle G. Dirt cup latch

This cleaner is intended for household use.

Attach handle

Carton contents

Cleaner description

Push handle section (B) onto cleaner body (C), with holes (D) aligned.

Insert toggle bolt through both holes and tighten by turning clockwise.

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Push nozzle (E) securely into cleaner body (C).

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