Hoover U4231 Owner’s Manual

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The vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combination

cleaner. It is used for carpet and rug cleaning and may be used with cleaning tools for other tasks.

The model and serial number appear on the back of the cleaner hood,

For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and

serial number in the spaces provided below and retain in a safe place.

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and has serial number

It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner's manual. Verficiation of date of purchase may be required for warranty

service of your Hoover product.

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Index

Assembling Cleaner. • .......................... .5

Cleaner Description and Unpacking ............. 3,4

Energy Saving Tips ............................ 18

How to Use

Cleaning Tools. • ........................... 9-10

Special Features ............................ 7-9

Upright Cleaner. • ........................... 5-7

If You Have a Problem .......................... 19

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

Lubrication ................................... 18

Maintenance

Authorized Service .......................... 19

Clearing Obstructions ........................ 13

Replacing Belts ........................... 15-17

Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ................. 17

Replacing Headlight. • ..................... 13-14

Replacing Throw Away Bag ................ 11-12

@1987, 1988 The Hoover Company

Important Safeguards!

• Read all instructions before using this appliance,

• Warning: Electric shock could occur if used 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 hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating

agitator. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open

toe shoes or sandals.

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

cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette butts.

• Never vacuum in the presence of flammable or combustible liquids or fumes.

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

• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.

• Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to

cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle. 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.

• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in this

owner's manual. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause hazards.

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Unpacking

Unpack the cleaner from the

carton and identify the parts shown. Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing.

A. Cleaner assembly

B. Throw away bag C. Air freshener disc

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The cleaner assembled will

look like the drawing below.

I 1

13 \ 12,

3 6

After identifying each part,

begin ossernbling cleoner.

1. Handle

2. ON-OFF-POWER SURGE TM switch

3. Cord storage hooks: wrap cord around hooks for storage. The top

cord storage hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release.

4, Carrying handle: located on back of handle section.

S, Cloth outer bag

6, Air freshener control: move control to the left to increase

fragrance or to the right to decrease fragrance.

7, Handle release lever: step on lever to lower handle to Operating and

Low position. Whenever handle is placed in upright position,

agitator will automatically shut off.

8. Agitator drive pedal: push pedal forward to turn agitator off for "Hard Floor" setting; push pedal forward a second time to turn

agitator on for "Carpet".

NOTE: The cleaner is shipped with pedal on "Hard Floor" setting.

Change setting to clean carpet.

9. Carpet height adjustment: slide nozzle control knob to correct setting for height of carpet pile being cleaned.

10. Furniture guard: helps prevent cleaner from marking furniture,

11. Headlight

12, Tool converter door: press down on rear section to open for

attaching tool converter.

13, Hood

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner hood.

Assembling

cleaner

Attach handle

Remove screw from lower handle

section. Lift attached handle sec- tion and align with lower handle

section. Push upper handle section firmly onto lower section.

Insert screw into handle sections

and tighten securely.

Insert air freshener

disc

For instructions on inserting air-

freshener disc, see "Special fea- tures" section.

How to use

ON-OFF 'POWER SURGE' switch

Operate your cleaner at normal

speed by pushing the switch

down one position. To turn cleaner off, push switch up.

Normal Speed is to be used for regular cleaning of carpet and

rugs and when using cleaning

tools.

Your cleaner is also equipped

with a 'Power Surge' switch.

When the switch is pushed down as far as possible it is in the

'Power Surge' speed.

'Power Surge' Speed is to be

used for extra cleaning power on

a heavily soiled area of carpet.

Slide the switch down as far as possible and hold it in that posi-

tion to engage the 'Power Surge' speed. When the switch is

released, it will return to the NORMAL speed position.

OFF

NORMAL_

'POWER

SURGE

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