Hoover Self-Propelled WindTunnel User Manual

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Self-Propelled WindTunnel

™

Bagless with Powered Hand Tool by HOOVER

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Owner’s Manual

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ESPAÑOL ➜ pág. 17-26 FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 27-36

Review this manual before

operating cleaner

Important Safeguards!

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

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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 filter 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.

• 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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Index

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

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

How To Use

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

Cleaning Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Embedded Dirt FINDER

Feature .5

Upright Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Self-Propel Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Maintenance

Authorized Service . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cleaning Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Emptying Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Replacing Belts . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt .12

Replacing Brush Roll . . . . . . .10-11

Replacing Power Hand Tool Agitator

Brush Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

Replacing Edge Groomers . . . . .13

Replacing Headlight . . . . . . . . . . .9

Thermal Protector . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Clearing Blockages . . . . . . . . . . .14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

1. Assembling cleaner

Carton contents

Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown. Make sure all parts are located before disposing of packing.

A. Handle section B. Cleaner body C. Handle screw packet (in bag

with owner’s manual)

Note: The white switch lock above the ON/OFF switch aids in the assembly of your cleaner. Assembly can be continued if the switch lock is missing. However, do not remove the switch lock until assembly is completed.

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This cleaner was 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.

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Easy 3-step assembly

Looking at the back of the cleaner, make sure switch (A) is in the OFF position.

It may be necessary to move the hose in order to attach the handle.

Slide handle into back of cleaner. Push 4 screws into holes on back of

handle. Using a Phillips screw driver, tighten

screws securely.

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Remove switch lock (B) above ONOFF switch (C) on front of handle by pulling it straight out. Dispose of lock.

If switch lock has come off during assembly, make sure switch is in OFF position (down) before plugging cord into electrical outlet.

Remove label (D) from self-propel button.

Accessories

The accessories are packed on the cleaner.

Not all accessories are included with every model. D. Hose* E. Dusting brush F. Furniture nozzle G. Wands H. Crevice wand I. Powered hand tool

*some models include an extra hose

16. Nozzle control knob:

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

17. Brush roll control

18. Furniture guard

19. Headlight

20. Edge groomers

21. Hose

22. Hose rack

23. ‘Dirt FINDER’ display

24. Embedded ‘Dirt FINDER

’

sensitivity switch

25. Cord hooks: wrap

cord around hooks for storage. The top hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release.

26. Carrying handle

27. Extension wands

28. Crevice wand: stores in

rear wand.

*available on some models

The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.

1. Handle

2. Self-propel button

3. ON-OFF switch

4. Tool cover

5. Powered hand tool

6. Dusting brush

7. Furniture nozzle

8. Dirt cup latch

9. Dirt cup lid

10. Dirt cup

11. Dirt cup handle

12. HEPA cartridge filter

(inside dirt cup)

13. Pre-filter (inside dirt cup)

14. Final filter

15. Three-position handle release pedal: step on

pedal to lower handle to operating or low positions.

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NOTE: Hose must be co

ON-OFF Switch

Plug cord into electrical outlet. To turn cleaner ON, push switch (A) up.

To turn cleaner OFF, push switch down.

Polarized plug

Note: 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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Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner.

2. How to use

Cleaner description

This cleaner is intended for household use.

Self-propel feature

This feature allows you to control how quickly the cleaner moves.

Note: The self-propel feature operates only when the cleaner switch and the self propel button are both ON.

To move forward, push handle for-

ward and guide cleaner away from you. To move backward, gently pull handle

back and guide the cleaner toward you. Guide cleaner carefully at first until you

have adjusted to the ease of operation.

For increased control in tight places

(e.g., around and under furniture, noncarpeted floors), slide the self-propel button to OFF to deactivate the feature.

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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FLOOR

CARPET HARD

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Brush roll control

Note: When handle is in upright position, brush roll is automatically OFF.

Move the brush roll control only when the handle is in the upright position.

Slide control to “Carpet” to turn brush roll ON for cleaning carpet or rugs.

Slide control to “Hard” to turn brush roll OFF when cleaning bare floors.

CARPET HEIGHT

BRUSH ROLL

AUTOMATIC BRUSH ROLL

ON OFF

Embedded Dirt FINDER feature

(available on some

models)

With red and green lights (C), the ‘Dirt FINDER’ system alerts the user to areas of carpet that may need more cleaning attention. It is able to sense when larger amounts of dirt particles, especially embedded dirt, are removed.

To let you know that the ‘Dirt FINDER’ feature is ready the red light will come on when the cleaner is first turned on. After a few seconds, the red light will go off and the green light will come on.

Cleaning may then begin.

Handle positions

The handle of your cleaner has three positions; upright for storage and when using cleaning tools; operating posi- tion for general operation on carpet and floors; low for reaching under low furniture.

Step on handle release lever to lower handle.

Carrying cleaner

The cleaner can be lifted by using the carrying handle on the back of the cleaner.

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The green light will remain on through- out cleaning except when the detector senses that a larger amount of dirt is being picked up; then the red light will come on.

When the red light is on, you should take additional cleaning strokes in the area until it changes to green.

•The red light may seldom come on during cleaning. This means that your cleaner is picking up primarily fine surface dust and lint which the system may not detect, or that the carpet is generally clean. To increase the feature’s sen-

sitivity to dirt, set the switch (D) to the “Hi” position.

•At other times, the red light may stay on for a considerable amount of time. This means that the carpet contains a high level of dirt which is being removed by the cleaner. To decrease the feature’s sensitivity to dirt, set the switch (D) to the “Reg.” (Regular) position.

Carpet height adjustment

When it is necessary to raise and lower the front of the cleaner for various carpet pile heights, slide the carpet height control (B) to the desired setting.

For maximum cleaning performance,

the following carpet height settings are recommended:

• Low setting: for all types of carpet

• Higher settings: for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance.

Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push, slide control to the next higher setting.

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