Hoover S2610 Owner’s Manual

HOOVE

Lightweight Cleaner

with Powered Nozzle

This cleaner inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation call

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Owner's Manual

English -1, pp. 1-8

Espa_ol -_ pag. 9-12 Fran£_ais -_ p. 13-16

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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

Review this manual before

operating cleaner.

Index

Assembling Cleaner .................... 3-4

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

How To Use.................................. 4-5

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

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

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

Powered Nozzle .......................... 4

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

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

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

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

Maintenance ................................ 5-7

Belt ............................................... 7

Brush Roll................................ 6-7

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

Lubrication .................................. 7

Powered Nozzle .......................... 6

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

Warranty .......................................... 8

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Important Safeguards!

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

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• 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 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.

• 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 bag 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 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 corc

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.

• 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.

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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:

Visit us online at www, hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the "Service" button)

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

1-330-49%9499 to speak with a representative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center.

Carton contents

1 2

Unpack cleaner from carton, remove all

cardboard and identify parts shown.

1. Handle section

2. Cleaner body

3. Hose with tool

4. Powered nozzle

Cleaner description

The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.

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

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

E. Dirt cup F. Carrying handle

G. Cleaner body H. Powered nozzle with Brush View

Window

I. Brush roll ON/OFF switch

This cleaner is intended for household use,

Attach handle

Remove the tape securing the hose hook and screw to the handle. A Phillips

screwdriver is needed for assembly.

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

Place hose hook on handle by first insert-

ing tab (K) into slot (h).

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Insert screw and secure handle to cleaner body.

Attach hose and tool

Facing the back of the cleaner, position hose connector (O) into holder (R) on

right side of Gleaner body making sure

latch (S) is inside holder.

Attach nozzle

Line up raised rib (M) on front of nozzle

with raised rib just above opening on Gleaner. Push nozzle securely into

cleaner. Push nozzle cord into clip (N) at back of

cleaner.

Loop hose over hose hook (T) and posi-

tion tool into holder (U) on other side of cleaner body.

Insert nozzle plug into receptacle (O) on back of cleaner. Push plug firmly to ensure it is fully inserted.

Button cord strap (P) onto receptacle.

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 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 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.

ON-OFF switch

Press switch down to turn OFF (O); press switch toward handle to turn

ON (I).

Powered nozzle

The powered nozzle has a Brush Roll Switch (A) which allows you to turn the

brush roll ON or OFF during quick pick-

ups and light Gleaning on hard surface floors, carpet and rugs.

The brush roll is visible through the Brush

View Window (B).

Carpet/Rug cleaning

With cleaner turned ON, push Brush Roll

Switch (A) on nozzle to ON/CARPET.

Hard surface floor cleaning

With cleaner turned ON, push Switch (A)

to OFF/HARD FLOOR.

0leaning under low

furniture

Your cleaner has been designed to do an

effective job Gleaning under low furniture and in hard to reach areas. Lower handle

toward the floor and proceed with back and forth motion.

Hose and tool

Turn cleaner OFF before attaching or

removing hose.

The hose and tool may be used for Glean-

ing in tight spaces, corners and along

edges in such places as dresser drawers,

upholstered furniture, stairs and base- boards.

Lay Gleaner on floor with backside up.

Remove hose connector and tool from holder.

Lift hose door (C) upward.

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Insert hose connector (D) until it snaps into position. Suction will automatically be diverted to the hose when cleaner is

turned on.

To remove hose, press latch (E) 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- teRence 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. It

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

When empty, the cup can be Gleaned with a damp cloth or rinsed with water. Be

sure cup is dry before reusing.

The filter and cyclonic Gone assembly,

located inside the cup, prevents small particles from entering the motor cRam- ber. Uoweve h very fine materials, such

as face powder, cornstarch and fire- place ashes, picked up in large quanti-

ties can seal the filter and cause a 10ss of suction. When using the cleaner for

this type of dust, empty cup often.

Carrying handle

For your convenience a carrying handle

(F)is provided to assist in moving the

cleaner and when cleaning stairs.

How to empty dirt cup

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Lift latch (A) at bottom of cup to release cup.

Storing cleaner

When Gleaner 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.

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

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