Hoover S2545 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

HOOVER

Stick Cleaner

Thiscleaner inspectedand packagedcarefully before being shipped
fromthe factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assem-

bly or operation 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 our
Consumer Response Center or

Visit usonlineat www.hoovercompany.com to find the service

outletnearest you (clickon the "Service"button).

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

English -> pp. 1-7

Espa_ol -_ p_g. 8-11

Fran_ais--) p. 12-15

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Review this manual before

operating cleaner.

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 .................... 3-4

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

Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp

Rating .............................................. 7

HowTo Use .................................. 4-5

Carrying handle .......................... 5

Hose and Tool ............................. 5

_peed SebctorSwm_ ..... A

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

Storage ........................................ 5

If You Have a Problem .................... 7

Service ......................................... 7

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

Maintenance ................................ 5-6

Dirt Cup .................................... 5-6

Lubrication .................................. 6

Rug and Floor Nozzle ................ 6

Secondary Filter ......................... 6

Warranty .......................................... 7

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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

_''..a rn;,n--H .._.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 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 filter.

• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. When picking up very fine

materials such as powder, depress beg cap, shake filter bag and empty dirt cup

often.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use wit.h_anyopening blocked; keep

free of dust, Irnt, hair, or anything that may reouce anrTiow.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord

around sharp edges or comers, uo 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.

• 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 droppe_i..,into water, _ke it to a

Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover warranty Servtce veeuer

(Depot).

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

Use only attachments recommended byThe Hoover Company; others may cause
hazards.

Save these instructions!

Questions or Concerns?

The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolveany concernsaboutyourcleaner or questionsregardingits

use. Lookon the listprovidedwith the productfor yourlocal Hoover Factory Service Center orinthe Yel-
low Pages under "Vacuum Cleaners - Household"for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service

Dealer (Depot) or call:

1-800-944-9200 for an automatedreferral of authorized service outletlocations(U.S, only)

OR

1-330-499-9499 to speakwith a representativein the HooverConsumer Response Center

OR

Visit us online at www.hoovercompany.com tofindthe serviceoutlet nearest you (click on the

"Service"button)

Carton contents Cleaner description

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2

3

Unpack cleaner from carton, remove all

cardboard and identify parts shown.

1. Handle Section

2. Cleaner Body

3. Hose with tool (some models)

4. Nozzle

The assembled cleaner will look like
the drawing.

A. Cord hook
B. Hose hook (some models)

C. Hose (some models)
D. ON-OFF/Speed selector switch

E. Dirt cup
F.Carrying handle
G. Cleaner body

Depending on the model you pur-

chased, ONE of the above Rug/Floor
Nozzles is Included with your cleaner.

H. Standard nozzle
I. Deluxe nozzle

J. Deluxe wheeled nozzle

This cleaner is intended for household

use.

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E

Attach handle

Remove the tape securing the hose hook

and screw to the handle. A Phillips
screwdriver Is needed for assembly.

With cord hooks (K) upward, slide handle
onto cleaner body.

For attached hose models, place hose

hook on handle by first Insel'tlng tab (L)

ontoslot(M).

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3

Jnsert screw and secure handle to cleaner
body.

(N = Hose models)

0

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Attach nozzle

Line up raised rib (0) on front of nozzle

with raised rib Just above opening on
cleaner, Push nozzle securely into
cleaner,

Q

Attach hose and

tool (some models)

Facing the back of the cleaner, position
hose connector (P) into holder (Q) on

right side of cleaner body making sure
latch (R) is inside holder.

Loop hose over hose hook (S) and posi-
tion tool into holder (T) on other side of
cleaner body.

Rug and floor

nozzle

Thecombination rug and floor nozzle has

been designed to do an efficient cleaning

Job on both carpet and hard surface

floors.

Some models come with the standard
nozzle. Others come with the deluxe
nozzle or with the deluxe wheeled nozzle.

All nozzles have constant edge cleaning
for cleaning along baseboards or solid

furniture. Both deluxe nozzles have a

BARE FLOOR setting and a RUG setting.

To change from one setting to the other,
refer to the directions below for your
deluxe nozzle.

Operate cleaner only at voltage speci-
fied on data plate located on back of

cleaner motor housing.

Polarized plug

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this

product has 8 polarized plug (one blade
Is wider than the other). This plug win fit in

a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit In the outlet, reverse the

plug. If It still does not fit, contact a quali-
fied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.

Plug cord into electrical outlet. Your
cleaner In now ready to operate.

Deluxe nozzle

Lock brushes to clean bare floors by slid-

ing selector (A) toward BARE FLOOR.
Release brushes to clean rugs or carpet
by sliding selector toward RUG.

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ON-OFF/Speed_
selector switch

Your cleaner has a one or two speed

motor.
Use the one speed model for cleaning

any type of rug or bare floor; ON I Ii

OFF : 0

Use the tWO speed model on HIGH (11)for
cleaning rugs and carpet, or press the

switch to LOW (J) for bare floors; OFF : 0

Deluxe wheeled
nozzle

Lock brushes to clean bare floors by

depressing selector (A) to BARE FLOOR.

Release brushes to clean rugs or carpet
by depressing selector to RUG.

Cleaning under low
furniture

Your cleaner has been designed to do an
effective job cleaning under low furniture

and in hard to reach areas, Lower handle
to floor level and proceed with back and

forth motion,

Hose and tool

(some models)

Turn cleaner OFF before attaching or

removing hose.

The hose and tool may be used for clean-
ing in tight spaces, corners and along

edges in such places as dresser drawers,

upholstered furniture, stairs and base-
boards.

Lay cleaner on floor with backside up.
Remove hose connector and tool from

holder.

Carrying handle

Foryour convenience a carrying handle

(E) is provided to assist in moving the
cleaner and when cleaning stairs.

Lift hose door (B) upward.

Storing cleaner

When cleaner is not in use, wrap cord
around cord hooks and place hose and

tool in holder as shown.
For your convenience, cleaner may be

hung on a hook from opening at top of

handle.

C

Insert hose connector (C) until it snaps

Into position. Suction will automatically

be diverted to the hose when cleaner Is

turned on.

To remove hose, press latch (D) on hose
connector and pull outward.

Note: Hose must be removed from
hose door when cleaning carpet and

floors to insure proper cleaning.

After using the hose and tool, place them

back in the holder as for storing.

Familiarize yourself with these home main-
tenance tasks as proper use and care of

your cleaner will ensure Continued clean-

ing effectiveness.

Dirt cup

The dirt and debris picked up by the
cleaner is deposited into the dirt cup. Jt

is recommended that the dirt cup be
emptied after each use.

When empty, the cup can be cleaned with

a damp cloth or rinsed with water. Be
sure cup is dry before reusing.

All models have a filter and others also

have a cyclonic cone (filter assembly
inside the cup) that provides extended
cleaning performance.

However, very fine materials, such as

face powder, cornstarch and fireplace
ashes, picked up In large quantities can

seal the filter and cause a loss of suc-
tion. When using the cleaner for this
type of dust, empty cup often.

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How to empty dirt cup

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.

Lift latch (A) at bottom of cup to release

cup.

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Grasp cup and pull forward to remove it
from the cleaner.

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Remove filter (B) or filter assembly (C)

from top of cup.

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D

Empty cup, making sure to hold cup with
dirt port (D) facing up.

Shake dust from filter.

Push filter back through frame and pull

it right side out.
For models with filter assembly, pivot
cone (C) back into place.

Push filter (B) inside out through filter
frame.

For models with filter assembly, pivot

cone (C) away from filter and push filter
inside out through frame.

Place filter on top ofcup as shown and

push frame fully into cup.

Tab (E) on the frame fits down into slot

(F) in the cup.

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Brush the surface of filter to remove any
clinging litter. (Filter or filter assembly

may be washed in warm water. It must be

completely dry before replacing in clean-

er. DO not use cleaner without filter or

filter assembly in place.)

Slide filter or filter assembly into cleaner
body and latch cup into position.

Secondary filter

How to clean

Disconnect cleaner from electrical out-
let

The secondary filter (G) protects the

motor from dirt particles and does not
need to be removed for cleaning.

The filter is located on the inside top of
the cleaner body and can seen when the

dirt cup and filter ere removed. When the
filter becomes dirty, it can be cleaned by

wiping it off with a damp cloth.

Rug and floor

nozzle

To maintain the cleaning effectiveness of
your deluxe nozzle or deluxe wheeled

nozzle, the brushes may need to be
replaced occasionally.

See your nearest Hoover Factory Service
Center or Authorized Warranty Dealer

(Depot) for new brushes.

Lubrication

The motor Is equipped with two sleeve

bearings. These bearings contain suffi-

cient lubrication for the life of the motor.

Therefore, do not add lubricant to either

motor bearing.

Ifaminorproblemoccurs,itusuallycan
besolvedquiteeasilywhenthecauseis
foundbyusingthechecklistbelow.

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Possible cause

Possible solution

• Not firmly plugged in.

• Plug unit in firmly.

• No voltage in wall plug.

• Check fuse or breaker.

• Blown fuse/tripped breaker.

• Replace fuse/reset breaker.

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Possible cause

Possible solution

• Dirt cup full.

• Empty dirt cup.

• Filter clogged.

• Empty dirt cup and clean filter.

• Nozzle clogged.

• Remove obstruction.

• Speed selector set too low (somemodels)

• Move speed selector to a higher speed.

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Nozzle set for "BARE FLOOR"(avail-

able on some models) - brush is
locked.

• Set nozzle for "RUG".

Service

To obtain approved HOOVER service end

genuine HOOVER parts, locate the near-

est 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 -

calling 1-800-944-9200 for an

automated referral of
authorized service outlet

locations (U.S. only) OR-

• checking the Service section of
The Hoover Company on-line at

www.hoovercompany.com

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, North Canton, Ohio

44720 Phone: [phone].

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, 'Ontario LTR4A8,

Phone: [phone].

Always Identify your cleaner by the

plate model number when requesting

information or ordering parts. (The model
number appears in the middle of the back

of the cleaner body.)

Cleaning Effective-
ness Per Amp Rating

This Is not an Amp rating. Amps do not

measure dirt removal, only the amount of

electricity used, Cleaning Effectiveness

Per Amp is determined by dividing this
model's Cleaning Effectiveness" by Its

Amps.

*Cleaning Effectiveness is the percent

value obtained from dividing:

(a) the geometric mean of the amount of

embedded carpet dirt removed in testing

under ASTM Test Method F608-89, by

(b) the value 29 (the geometric mean of

the midpoints of the °/o dirt pickup

scales selected by Hoover as a reference

for its rating system),

Full One Year War-

ranty

(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 pur-

chase. 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 warran-

ty applies when the appliance is pur-
chased in the United States including its

territories and possessions, or in Canada
or from a U. S. Military Exchange. Appli-

ances purchased elsewhere are covered

by a limited one year warranty which COV-

ers the cost of parts only. This warranty
does not apply If the appliance is used in

a commercial or rental application.

Warranty service can only be obtained by

presenting the appliance to one of the fol-
lowing authorized warranty service out-
Jets. 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 [phone] OR

Visit The Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoovercompany.com

This warranty does not cover pick up,
delivery, or house calls; however, If you

mall your appliance to a Hoover Factory
Service Center for warranty service, trans-

portation 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.

Jf further assistance Is needed, or If there
are questions concerning this warranty or

the availability of warranty service outlets,
write or phone the Consumer Response

Center, The Hoover Company, 101 East
Maple St., North Canton, Ohio 44720.

Phone [phone].

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,

Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,

1-800-263-6376.