Hoover U5348900, U5347960, U5347900, U5344900, U5156-900 Owner’s Manual

...

HOOVER_

Bagless Upright

Thank you for

your purchase!

Owner's Manual

ENGLISH -I, pp. 1-14

ESPANOL -I, pag 15-22 FRANGAIS -i, p 23-30

www.hoover.com

This product was designed for easy assembly (see page 3)

Review this manual before

operating cleaner

Thank yeu fer cheesing a HOOVER

Please enter the COMPLETE mode[ and serial numbers in the spaces provided. The numbers are located on the bottom of your cleaner.

Modem Serial number

Hint: Attach your sales receipt to this owner's manual.

Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service

of your HOOVER product.

Be sure to film out and return the product registration card included with your cleaner (see back cover).

[mTl Ua

When using an electrical appliance, always follow

basic precautions, including the following:

Assembling Cleaner .......................... 3=4

How to use ............................................ 5

Cleaner Description .......................... 5

Cleaning Tools ................................ 7-8

If You Have a Problem ........................ 13

Clearing B!ockages ........................ 13

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

Maintenance

Authorized Service .......................... 12

Cleaning Filters ............................ 9=10

Emptying Dirt Cup ............................ 8

Lubrication ...................................... 12

Replacing Agitator Brush Ro[[ ...... 12

Replacing Belt .................................. 1t

Replacing Headlight .................. 10=11

Thermal Protector .............................. 12

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

www, hoover, com

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THiS APPLIANCE-

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 a[[ 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 cJeaner,

* Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose, * Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty dirt cup and clean filters fre

quent[y 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 pu[[ or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, dose door on cord or pull cord

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

Amways disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner. Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controms 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. ff appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, [eft outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover

Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot). Use vacuum cleaner onJy for its intended use as described in the instructions.

Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause hazards.

@ m To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

product,

_Ir_IERIAL

UMBER

If you need any assistance:

Visit our website at www.hoover.com. Click on the "Service" button to find the service outlet nearest you OR

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

Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center.

Please do not return this product to the store.

Carton contents

Attach handle

Empty carton. Find the parts shown before disposing of packing materials.

A. Handle section

B. Cleaner body C. Hose, cleaning tools and wands

(*some models include a crevice wand)

D. Handle bolts and nuts packet (in

bag with owner's manual)

*Included with

C some models

urJ

Remove tape and remove dirt cup from cleaner body.

Switch (A) should be in OFF position.

Slide handle onto cleaner body.

Push bolts into holes on back of handle.

Continued -_ 3

ilU

Place nuts in recessed areas on front of handle. Hold each nut in

place while tightening each bolt securely with a Phillips screw driver.

Attach hose

Align end of hose with projections (A) over slots (B) in dirt duct.

Place bottom of cup into cleaner. Pivot cup and snap in place.

Position cord on back of cleaner as shown and press cord into clip.

Note: Hose must be connected as shown for all operations.

Slide hose into duct (B) and twist hose to lock it into place.

Lift hose tube cover (C). Position hose over hose hook (D)

and into hose tube (E).

Position tools

Place smaller unridged end of wand into bottom of rack. Snap wand into clip. Repeat with other wand.

Snap ends of dusting brush (A), crevice tool (B) and furniture nozzle (C) into clips as shown.

Some models include a long crevice

wand (D) instead of the short

crevice tool. The crevice wand is packed inside one of the extension

wands. Place it inside a wand for

storage on the cleaner as well.

Cleaner description

W1 3

21 3

22 20

1. Handle

2. Cord hooks: wrap cord

around hooks for storage. The top hook rotates right or left for easy cord

release.

3. Hose

4. ON/OFF switch: located

on left rear corner of

/11

cleaner body

5. Carrying handle

6. Stair cleaning handle:

located on lower edge of dirt cup.

7. Handle release lever: step on lever to lower handle to

operating or low positions.

8. Headlight

9. Nozzle control knob: slide

knob to correct setting for height of carpet being

cleaned.

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

11. Wands

12. Final filter exhaust

13. Dusting brush

14. Crevice tool*

15. Furniture nozzle

16. Long crevice wand*:

stores inside wand

17. Hose hook

18. Dirt cup latch

19. Dirt cup lid

20. Dirt cup

21. Dirt cup handle

22. Pleated filter (inside

cup)

23. Pre-filter assembly (inside cup)

*Some models only

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data

plate on bottom of cleaner.

This cleaner is intended for household use.

Polarized plug

Toreduce 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.

Toturn cleaner ON, push switch (A) toward front of cleaner.

Toturn cleaner OFF, push toward back of cleaner.

P:5<]

Cord clip

To help keep the cord out of the way while vacuuming, position cord down into cord clip (B) located between top cord hook

and handle.

Continued -_ 5

Hand|÷ 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 cJeaner

Put handle in upright position. Tilt cleaner back on rear wheels. Push

forward.

Carrying hand|e

Use the carrying handle to liftthe

cleaner.

Carpet height

The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle (A).

When it is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights, slide the nozzle control knob (B) to the desired setting.

;,_:] P-5:]

IIIIliilii ,,,....

High Hard

Handle position

For ease in sliding knob, place handle in the upright position (C).

The nozzle wi[[ not move into the adjusted position until the cleaner

handle is lowered to the operating position (D).

Settings

For maximum cleaning performance,

the following carpet height settings are

recommended. * Lowest setting: for all types of carpet

and hard floors, Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push,

slide knob to the next higher setting.

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

performance,

Floor

Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs

Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end or edge. Before reaching edge, push down on

handle. This will lift up the nozzle (front of cleaner) as shown and will prevent rug from clinging to cleaner. Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached the edge, it is completely off the rug. Move cleaner back to start

again, lower nozzle, and use only for- ward strokes.

Cleaning tools

Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above the floor and for reaching hard to clean

areas.

The cleaner is ready for tool use when

handle is in upright position.

CAUTION: Agitator continues to rotate while cleaner handle is in

upright position. Avoid tipping clean-

er or setting it on furniture, fringed

area rugs or carpeted stairs during

tool use.

How to clean tools

To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a

cloth dampened in a mild detergent. Rinse with a damp cloth.

Cleaning tools may be washed in warm

water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry

before using.

Edge cleaning

Edge cleaning is provided on both sides

of the nozzle to remove dirt in carpet

near baseboards and furniture. Guide either side of nozzle parallel to

edge of carpet or furniture.

Remove hose

When using cleaning tools, cleaner

handle should be in the upright posi-

tion. Also, turn cleaner OFF before

disconnecting and connecting hose

to hose tube (A). To use hose, lift hose end as shown.

Lower cover (B) onto hose tube. When

you are finished cleaning with the tools,

be sure to lift cover from hose tube and reposition hose end into tube.

Stair cleaning

A stair cleaning handle has been designed for ease in using your cleaner

on stairs. With handle in operating posi- tion, place fingers under edge of stair

cleaning handle and guide cleaner with other hand on upper handle.

As an alternative, you may use the hose and furniture nozzle for stair cleaning. Clean from bottom to top.

When using cleaning tools, the agita- tor will continue to rotate.

CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or unnecessary wear to carpet, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place it at the bottom of the

stairs.

I f

( )I F

Select proper tool

C. Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture, table tops, books,

lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers.

D. Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture, draperies, mat-

tresses, clothing, automobile interiors, and carpeted stairs.

E. Crevice tool may be used in tight

spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, uphol-

stered furniture, stairs and baseboards. F. Extension wands are used to give

extra length to your hose. Use it with any of the above tools.

Attach wand and tools

Attach tool or wand to the hose (G) by pushing it firmly into hose.

Attach second wand ortool to the wand in the same manner.

Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or loosen the connection.

Extra reach hose

(available at additional cost)

The extra reach hose provides you with a

20 foot reach to allow easier cleaning of stairs and hard to reach places. Follow the steps below for attaching and detaching

hose.

Slide hose into slots (I) and twist hose to

lock it into place. To detach hose, reverse procedure. Attach wands or tools to the other end of

hose.

Push ON/OFF switch to OFF position. Remove regular hose from cleaner.

Align end of extra reach hose with projec- tions (H) over slots (I) in dirt duct.

Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure contin-

ued cleaning effectiveness.

The dirt cup assembly consists of the

following parts:

Lid (A)

Dirt Cup (B)

Pre-filter Assembly (C)

Pleated Filter (D) (behind pre-filter)

Dirt Opening (E)

While the cleaner is in operation, the

pre-filter assembly screen will stop

larger debris from entering the pleated

filter chamber. This larger debris will be

seen collecting in the left side of the dirt

cup. The pleated filter will collect fine

particles that have passed through the

pre-filter assembly screen.

When to empty

It is recommended that the dirt cup be

emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt opening on back of dirt cup (Fig. 3-1) or

after every use if preferred.

CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder or cornstarch, may

seal the filter and cause loss of suc- tion. When using the cleaner for this

type of dust, empty the cup and clean the filters often.

How to empty

Disconnect cleaner from electrical

outlet. Do not use the cleaner without dirt cup or filters in place.

Remove cup - Squeeze dirt cup

latch. Pull cup forward.

Empty cup - Remove lid. Note: It is not necessary to remove the

pleated filter or the pre-filter assembly to empty the dirt cup.

Tap side of cup until no more dust parti-

cles fall from the pleated filter.

Replace cup - Replace dirt cup lid. Place bottom of cup into cleaner. Pivot

cup and snap into place.

Filter assembly

How to clean filter

assembly

Remove dirt cup and dirt cup lid as

described in "How to empty dirt cup".

Pivot pre-filter assembly toward center of

cup.

Bend filter to open pleats. Tap edges of filter until dust particles

stop falling from filter.

Do not tap the soft, pleated part of the filter. It could damage the filter.

Pull up on pre-filter assembly. Slide it out of cup.

Lay filter on top of pre-filter. Make sure all filter pleats are inside the edges of

the pre-filter. Press on filter gasket (F)

until 4 tabs (G) (2 on either side of filter) are set in the slots (H) on the pre-filter.

Be careful not to press the filter gasket below the pre-filter edge.

Remove pleated filter from pre-filter

assembly. The screen (C) can be cleaned with a

soft brush or rinsed with water.

Do not rinse or wash the pleated filter.

Slide pre-filter assembly all the way to

bottom of cup.

Pivot pre-filter assembly and snap in

place.

Replace dirt cup lid.

If lid will not close completely, the

pre-filter assembly is not positioned

correctly.

Replace dirt cup.

Secondary and final

filters

Cleaning secondary filter

Disconnect cleaner from electrical

outlet.

The secondary filter (G), located under-

neath the retainer in the bottom of clean-

er cavity, protects the motor from dirt

particles.

If filter becomes dirty, remove dirt cup

(Fig. 3-2). Remove screw and pull

retainer out. Lift out filter.

Hand wash filter in cold water with mild

detergent, then air dry.

Reposition dry filter, retainer and screw.

Replace dirt cup.

Should you want to replace this filter, ask

for HOOVER part No. 38765019.

Check agitator shield

Because your cleaner picks up so well, we strongly recommend you check for

debris accumulation under the agitator

shield each time you clean the filters.

Removing debris under the shield will

help maintain your cleaner's excellent

pick up and suction. Remove debris as follows:

1. Disconnect cleaner from electrical

outlet.

2. Check for dirt accumulation by remov-

ing bottom plate (Fig. 3-18), removing agitator (Fig. 3-19), and lifting agitator

shield (Fig. 3-22).

3. Remove any debris and replace

shield, agitator and bottom plate (Figs. 3-22 to 3-24).

Cleaning final filter

The final filter assists in returning clean air to the room.

To remove this filter when it becomes dirty, remove dirt cup and pull down top

of filter.

Headlight replacement

What to buy

This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base type 912 bulb, HOOVER part No.

27313101.

,\J'k \/

Remove lens - Disconnect clean-

er from electrical outlet.

Using a screwdriver, remove the two screws as shown and lift off lens.

Removing and replacing filter

Lift out filter (H) and hand wash it in cold water with mild detergent.

Let filter air dry and reposition it on the side of cleaner.

Reposition dirt cup. Should you want to replace this filter, ask

for HOOVER part No. 40110004. Do not operate cleaner without any of

the filters in place.

Install bulb - Pull old bulb straight out of socket. Push new bulb straight

into socket until locked in place Excessive force is not required.

+ 22 hidden pages