Hoover SH40055 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'SMANUAL

Operatingand Servicing Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................... 3

Cleaner Assembly ...................................................................................................... 5

Carton Contents .................................................................................................... 5

How To Use ................................................................................................................. 6

Cleaner Description ............................................................................................... 6

ON-OFF switch ..................................................................................................... 6

Cord Release/Rewind ........................................................................................... 6

Carry Handle ......................................................................................................... 6

Vacuum Controls ................................................................................................... 7

Carpet Cleaning .................................................................................................... 7

Hard Floor Cleaning .............................................................................................. 7

Edge Cleaning ....................................................................................................... 7

Stair Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 7

Tools ...................................................................................................................... 8

Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 9

Dirt Cup ................................................................................................................. 9

Umbrella Tube ....................................................................................................... 9

Primary Filter ......................................................................................................... 10

Hepa Filter ............................................................................................................. 10

Power Nozzle Brushroll Replacement ................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 12

Service ......................................................................................................................... 13

Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 14

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.

WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE,

ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY:

• Do not leaveappliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in useand

before cleaning or servicing.

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Do not allow children to operate or play with cleaner or be near unit when in

operation.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended

attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Ifappliance is not working as it should, has

been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,or droppedinto water.

• Do notpull or carry by cord, use cord asa handle, close a dooron cord, or pullcord

around sharp edgesor corners.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Tounplug, graspthe plug, not the cord.

• Donot handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Donot put anyobject into openings. Do not usewith anyopeningblocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Useextra care when cleaningon stairs. Donot place carpet cleaneron stairs.

• Donot useto pickup flammable or combustible liquids, suchas gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

• The hose contains electrical wires. Do not usewhen damaged, cut or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.

• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either hose or

motorized nozzle.

• Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

• Donot pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,or hot ashes.

• Donot use without Dirt Cupand / or Filtersin place.

• Unplug before connecting Turbine Hand Tool.

• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

• Donot point tools toward peopleor pets.

• Donot operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

• WARNING"This product contains chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer, birth defectsor reproductive harm.

Aninternalthermalprotectorhasbeendesignedintoyourcleanertoprotectitfrom overheating.Whenthethermalprotectoractivates,thecleanerwillstoprunning.If thishappens,proceedasfollows:

1.TurnthecleanerOFFanddisconnectitfromtheelectricaloutlet.

2.CheckPrimaryFilter,HEPAFilter,andUmbrellaTubefordirtaccumulation.

3.Referto"Troubleshooting"section.

4.Whencleanerisunpluggedandthemotorcoolsfor30minutes,thethermal protectorautomaticallyresetsandcleaningmaycontinue.

Ifthethermalprotectorcontinuestoactivateafterfollowingtheabovesteps,your cleanermayneedservicing(see"Service"section).

CAUTION: TO REDUCETHERISKOFDAMAGE:

• Avoidpicking up hard,sharpobjects with this product,asthey maycausedamage.

• Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.

• Do not use sharp objects to clean out hoseas they can cause damage.

WARNING:

• To reducethe risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarizedplug (one blade is wider than the other).This plug will fit ina polarizedoutlet 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 electricanto install the proper outlet. Donot change the plug in any way.

CARTON CONTENTS

A. Canister B. Hose

C. Telescopic/Bidirectional Wand

D. Crevice Tool E. Dusting Brush

R Power Nozzle

Remove all parts from carton and

identify each item shown. Make sure all parts are located

before disposing of packing materials.

CONNECTHOSE

1.2 Push Hose Connector end (A) into opening

(B) on front of cleaner. To disconnect hose from cleaner, press release buttons (C) on sides of

Hose Connector and pull out.

• IMPORTANT-

The flexible hose contains electrical wires for

connection to the Power Nozzle and should not be used if damaged, cut or punctured.

CONNECTWAND

1.3 Push Hand Grip (D) firmly into end of Wand (E) until Latch clicks. To

remove Wand from Hose, press on Wand

Releases Button (F) on end of Wand and pull apart.

CONNECT NOZZLE

1.4 Push the opposite

end of Wand (G) firmly

E F

into Power Nozzle. To Release, step on Wand

Release Pedal (H) and pull to disconnect

from nozzle.

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CLEANERDESCRIPTION

Canister 1 Hose Inlet (Front Of

Canister) 2 Dirt Cup 3 Dirt Cup Handle/Carry

Handle 4 Dirt Cup Release Button

5 Auto Cord Rewind Pedal 6 ON/OFF Pedal

7 Power Cord 8 Exhaust Filter Cover Power Nozzle 9 Wand Release Pedal 10 Headlight

11 Handle Release Pedal Hose/Hand Grip/Wand

12 Hose 13 Brushroll On/Off Button

14 Wand Release Button 15 Telescopic/Bidirectional

Wand

16 Suction Control Valve 17 Tool Storage Accessories

18 Crevice Tool 19 Dusting Brush

(included in all models)

Canister

Power Nozzle

Hose/Hand GripNVand/ Accessories

stored on 15

hand grip)

ON-OFF SWITCH

2.2 Insert the plug into the electrical outlet.

Press the on/off pedal on back of canister, to

switch the cleaner on and press pedal again

to turn the cleaner off.

CARRY HANDLE

2.4 Use the carry handle located on the top of the

dirt bin to move the

vacuum cleaner from

room to room.

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CORDRELEASE/

REWIND

2.3 To unwind Power Cord from Vacuum, pull

out to desired length.

• IMPORTANT.

A YELLOW mark on the Power Cord indicates the maximum recommended cord length. Do not

exceed the cord length beyond the RED mark. To rewind the Power Cord, press the Cord

Rewind Pedal (A), located on the top of the vacuum cleaner, and guide the Power Cord with one hand. This will prevent the cord from whipping which could cause damage or injury.

VACUUM CONTROLS

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on the

I • IMPORTANT. I

data plate on the underside of the cleaner.

Handle/HoseGrip (Fig. 2.5)

1 Brushroll On/Off Button Push to turn Brushroll on and off.

2 Suction Control Valve

To clean delicate fabrics, slide the Suction Control Valve to the open position to lower the

suction. Slide as shown to open and close the Valve.

Nozzle(Fig. 2.6)

3 Handle Release Pedal

Step on the Handle Release Pedal to lower hand grip into cleaning position.

• IMPORTANT. IBrushroll will not run until handle is released.

CLOSED-OPEN

CARPET CLEANING

2.7 After attaching the Power Nozzle, set the

Floor Selector to the proper setting for your

carpet type. Reference the "Vacuum Controls"

section under "How to

Operate" for carpet

settings of Power

Nozzle.

EDGE CLEANING

2.9 Guide side of Nozzle parallel to edge

of carpet or furniture as shown.

HARD FLOOR CLEANING

2.8 Power Nozzle is recommended for

vacuuming wood,

laminate coverings and ceramic floor

surfaces. Simply push brushroll button on

handle to off and begin hard floor cleaning.

STAIR CLEANING

2.10 Clean stairs from bottom to top.

Take extra care when vacuuming stairs. Do not

• IMPORTANT. I

store canister in vertical position.

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SELECTTHE PROPER TOOL

A. Crevice Tool may be used in tight spaces, corners, and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and baseboards. (Tool stored under Hand Grip)

B. Dusting Brush with swivel neck may be used to dust furniture, lamps, lighting fixtures, blinds, baseboards,

shutters and registers. May also be used for upholstered furniture, draperies, tapestries and mattresses. (Tool

stored under Hand Grip) C. Power Nozzle may be used for carpets, rugs and

hard floor surfaces. (See "Hard Floor Cleaning" section for instructions)

ATTACHINGTOOLS

2.12 Tools may be attached directly to the hand grip or to the wand. Firmly push tool into the hand grip or wand. Twist tool slightly to tighten or loosen connection.

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Familiarizeyourselfwiththesehomemaintenancetasksasproperuseandcareofyourcleanerwillensure

continuedcleaningeffectiveness. Anyotherservicingshouldbedonebyanauthorizedservicerepresentative.

CAUTIONA

Always unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before performing any general maintenance.

Do not use cleaner without Dirt Cup, Umbrella Tube or Filters in place. It is recommended that you clean the Filters every time the Dirt Cup is emptied for consistent cleaning

performance of your machine. Very fine materials, such as face powder or cornstarch, may clog the filter and cause a reduction in

performance. When using the cleaner for this type of dust, empty the cup and clean the filters often.

DIRT CUP

Whento Clean

Empty the Dirt Cup at the end of each cleaning

session and before the dirt reaches the fill line.

Howto Clean

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

3.1 Press button on the handle located on the Dirt Cup Lid and pull Dirt Cup Out.

3.2 Holding Dirt Cup over trash receptacle, press Dirt Cup Door Release Button to open and empty Dirt Cup. When all the dirt has fallen, close the Dirt Cup Door and replace.

UMBRELLATUBE

Whento Clean

Check Umbrella Tube on a monthly basis and clean when it is wrapped with debris. Check more frequently if cleaning up pet hair or you have family members with long hair.

Howto Clean

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Remove Dirt Cup as described in Fig. 3.1.

3.3 Press red Dirt Cup Door Release Button to open Dirt Cup Door.

3.4 Twist Umbrella Tube left and remove from bottom of the Dirt Cup and remove debris.

Replace Umbrella Tube in bottom of Dirt Cup and

twist right.

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