Hoover U5150 Owner's Manual
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This product was designed for
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in the spaces provided and retain this information.
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Index
Assembling Cleaner..........................3-4
Carton Contents ....................................3
Cleaner Descriptions............................5
How To Use ........................................5-7
Cleaning Tools ..................................7
Embedded DirtFINDER™ Feature ....6
If You Have a Problem ..................13-14
Clearing Blockages ........................14
Important Safeguards ..........................2
Lubrication ..........................................13
Maintenance
Authorized Service ..........................13
Cleaning filters ..............................8-9
Emptying Dirt Cup ............................8
Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ......11
Replacing Power Hand Tool
Agitator Brush Roll ......................12
Replacing Belt ............................10-11
Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt ..12
Replacing Edge Groomers ............11
Replacing Headlight ........................10
Thermal Protector ..............................13
Warranty ..............................................14
Important Safeguards
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
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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ENGLISH ➜ pp.1-14
ESPAÑOL ➜ pág. 16-24
FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 25-33
Owner’s Manual
Review this manual before
operating cleaner
SERIAL
NUMBER
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1. Assembling cleaner
This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory. If you
should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation, call:
Visit us on-line at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click
on the “Service” button) OR
1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR
1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center.
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. Hose, cleaning tools and wands
(packed on cleaner)
D. Powered hand tool (some models)
1-1
A
D
C
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.
B
Continued
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FOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE SCREWS AND CARDBOARD.
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS
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Make sure that the switch is in the
OFF position.
Slide handle section onto back of
handle.
Push screws into holes on back of
handle.
Tighten screws securely with a
Phillips screwdriver.
Remove powered hand tool (some
models) from plastic bag and return
it to the tool storage area.
Remove switch lock (C) above ON/
OFF switch (D) by pulling it straight
out. Dispose of switch lock.
If switch lock has come off during
assembly, make sure switch is in
OFF position (down) before plugging into electrical outlet.
1-3
1-4
1-2
1-5
B
1-6
Open tool cover on cleaner body
(B).
Remove powered hand tool (some
models).
C
A
D
Remove cardboard (A) and screws
from handle section. Discard cardboard.
STEP 1 Attach handle
5
Continued
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1. Handle
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Tool cover
4. Dusting brush
5. Powered hand tool
*
or Crevice tool*
(depending on model)
6. Furniture nozzle
7. Dirt cup latch
8. Dirt cup lid
9. Dirt cup
10. Dirt cup handle
11. HEPA cartridge filter
12. Pre-filter
13. Final filter
14. Three position handle
release pedal: step on
lever to lower handle to
operating or low positions.
15. Nozzle control knob:
slide knob to correct setting for height of carpet
being cleaned.
16. Furniture guard
17. Headlight
18. DirtFINDER™ display
19. Embedded
DirtFINDER™ sensitivity switch
20. Edge groomers
21. Hose
22. Hose rack
23. Cord hooks: wrap
cord around hooks for
storage. The top hook
can be rotated right or
left for easy cord
release.
24. Carrying handle
25. Extension wands
26. Crevice wand
*: stores
in rear wand.
*Some models only
2-1
Cleaner description
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2. How to use
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The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.
Model with Powered Hand Tool is shown.
Operate cleaner only at
voltage specified on data
plate on bottom of
cleaner.
This cleaner is intended
for household use.
Polarized plug
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.
ON-OFF switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
To turn cleaner ON, push switch up.
To turn cleaner OFF, push switch down.
2-2
2-3
2-4
Carrying cleaner
The cleaner can also be moved by
using the carrying handle.
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.
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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