Hoover U5415 WT, TurboPOWER WindTunnel Owner's Manual
TurboPOWER
™
WindTunnel
™
by HOOVER
®
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Owner’s Manual
ENGLISH ➜ pp.1-13
ESPAÑOL ➜ pág. 14-21
FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 23-30
Review this manual before
operating cleaner
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 and the bag.
• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.
• Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. Change bag 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..........................3-4
How To Use ........................................5-7
Cleaner Description ..........................5
Cleaning Tools ..................................7
If You Have a Problem........................12
Clearing Blockages ........................12
Important Safeguards ..........................2
Maintenance
Authorized Service ..........................12
Cleaning Filters..............................8-9
Lubrication ......................................11
Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ......11
Replacing Belt ................................10
Replacing Edge Groomers ............11
Replacing Headlight ..........................9
Replacing Filter Bag ........................8
Thermal Protector ..............................11
Warranty ..............................................13
SERIAL
NUMBER
XXXXXX XXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXX
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STEP 1 Attach handle
Carton contents
Empty carton. Find the parts shown
before disposing of packing materials.
A. Handle section
B. Cleaner body
C. Hose, cleaning tools and wands
D. Crevice wand (included with some
models instead of crevice tool)
E. Handle bolts and nuts packet
(in bag with owner’s manual)
A
B
C
D
E
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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1. Assembling cleanerNot
Remove bag door on cleaner body
by pushing down at top of door and
pulling door outward.
Switch (A) above bag door should
be in OFF position.
1-2
Slide handle onto cleaner body. Push bolts into holes on back of
handle.
1-4
1-3
1-1
A
Place smaller unridged end of wand
into bottom of rack. Snap wand into
clip. Repeat with other wand.
STEP II Attach hose
1-8
1-11
1-9
1-10
Align end of hose with projections
(A) over slots (B) in dirt duct.
Slide hose into (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 dusting brush (A) and furniture nozzle (B) into areas as shown.
Place crevice wand (C) inside extension wand.
NOTE: Hose must be connected as shown for all
operations.
STEP III Position tools
D
E
B
B
C
A
4
Place nuts in recessed areas on
front of handle. Hold each nut in
place while tightening each bolt
securely with a Phillips screw driver.
Reposition bag door by fitting tabs
on bottom of door into opening.
Press top of door to snap securely
shut.
1-6
1-7
Position cord on back of cleaner as
shown and press cord into clip.
1-12
1-5
A
C
B
2. How to use
Cleaner description
11.Furniture guard: helps
prevent cleaner from
marking furniture
12. Edge groomers
13. Wands
14. Check bag indicator
15. Final filter exhaust
16. Dusting brush
17. Furniture nozzle
18. Hose hook
19. Crevice wand: stores
inside of extension wand
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate
on bottom of cleaner.
This cleaner is intended for
household use.
The assembled cleaner will
look like the drawing.
1. Handle
2. Cord hooks: wrap cord
around hooks for storage.
The top hook can be
rotated right or left for
easy cord release
3. Hose
4. ON/OFF switch: located
on left rear corner of
cleaner body
5. Carrying handle
6. Bag door
7. Stair cleaning handle:
located below lower edge
of bag door
8. Handle release lever:
step on lever to lower
handle to operating or
low positions
9. Headlight
10.Nozzle control knob:
slide knob to correct setting for height of carpet
being cleaned
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2-32-2
ON-OFF switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
To turn cleaner ON, push switch (A)
toward front of cleaner.
To turn cleaner OFF, push switch
toward back of cleaner.
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2
2
8
3
6
9
5
6
4
14
7
2
10
11
12
13
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18
3
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.
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.
B
A
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Carpet height
adjustment
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.
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 forward
strokes.
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2-10
2-12
Edge cleaning
Special edge groomers are 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.
Stair cleaning
A stair cleaning handle has been designed for ease in using your cleaner on
stairs. With handle in operating position,
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 agitator
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 bottom of stairs.
Settings
For maximum cleaning performance, the following carpet height
settings are recommended:
• Lowest setting: for all types of
carpet
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.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has three
positions; upright for storage and
when using cleaning tools; operating
position for general operation on
carpet and floors; low for reaching
under low furniture. Step on handle
release lever to lower handle.
Carrying handle
The cleaner can also be moved by
using the carrying 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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2-4
2-5
2-7
2-6
Handle position
For ease in sliding knob, the handle
should be in the upright position (C).
The nozzle will not move into the
adjusted position until the cleaner
handle is lowered to the operating
position (D).
C
D
A
B
HIGH
BARE
FLOOR
2-8
2-11
7
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 posi-
tion.
CAUTION: Agitator continues to
rotate while cleaner handle is in
upright position. Avoid tipping
cleaner or setting it on furniture,
fringed area rugs or carpeted
stairs during tool use.
Removing hose
When using cleaning tools, cleaner
handle should be in the upright
position. 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.
A
B
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2-16
G
H
F
E
Select proper tool
E. Dusting brush may be used for
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian
blinds, baseboards, shutters, and
registers.
F. Furniture nozzle may be used
for upholstered furniture, draperies,
mattresses, clothing, automobile
interiors, and carpeted stairs.
G. Crevice wand may be used in
tight spaces, corners and along
edges in such places as dresser
drawers, upholstered furniture,
stairs and baseboards. It can also
be used for extra reach with the
dusting brush and/or extension
wand.
H. Extension wands are used to
give extra length to your hose. Use
them with any of the above tools.
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.
D
C
D
2-14
2-15
Extra reach hose
(available at additional cost)
Follow the steps below for attaching
and detaching the hose.
Push ON/OFF switch to OFF position. Remove regular hose from
cleaner. Align end of extra reach
hose with projections (C) over slots
(D) in dirt duct (Fig. 2-14).
Slide hose into (D) and twist hose to
lock it into place (Fig. 2-15).
To detach hose, reverse procedure.
Attach wands or tools to the other
end of hose.
Attach wand and tools
Attach tool, wand or crevice wand to
the hose (I) by pushing it firmly into
the hose. Attach second wand, tool
or crevice wand to the wand in the
same manner.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten
or loosen the connection.
The dusting brush (J) can be
attached to the crevice wand.
2-17
J
I
2-18
K
Check bag indicator
The indicator (K) will begin to show
red as the filter bag fills with dirt.
There are three conditions that will
cause the indicator to become completely red:
1. If the bag is full; change the bag.
2. If very fine materials have been
picked up, clogging the bag pores;
change the bag.
3. If there is a blockage in the nozzle,
hose, tools or at the bag opening;
remove the blockage (see “Clearing
blockages” section).
Cleaning secondary filter
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
The secondary filter (A), located
behind the grill in the bottom of bag
compartment, protects the motor
from dirt particles.
If filter becomes dirty, pull off grill
and lift out filter.
Hand wash filter in cold water with
mild detergent, then air dry.
Reposition dry filter and grill.
Should you want to replace this filter,
ask for HOOVER part No. 38765019.
Replacing bag door
Reposition bag door by placing tabs
on bottom of door into opening (C).
Press top of door to snap securely
shut.
3-1
3-2
A
B
C
A
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Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use
and care of your cleaner will ensure
continued cleaning effectiveness.
Removing and installing filter
bag
Grasp filter bag collar (A) and pull
collar from tube (B).
Note: Do not clean out old filter bag
and reuse. Discard used filter bag.
Hold new filter bag as shown. Align
opening in filter bag with (B).
Push (A) firmly onto (B).
Tuck in filter bag.
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3. Maintenance
Filter bag
When to replace
Check filter bag from time to time. It
is recommended that you change
the filter bag when dirt reaches the
dotted line. If more dirt than this
accumulates, your cleaner will not
operate effectively.
Note: All new carpet has loose
fibers which can fill the bag quickly while vacuuming. This type of
debris does not activate the “Check
Bag” indicator, available on some
models.
So, if you are using the cleaner on
new carpet, be sure to change the
filter bag often, even if you have a
“Check Bag” indicator and it does
not show red.
CAUTION: Very fine materials,
such as face powder or cornstarch, may seal the filter bag and
may cause it to burst even though
it is only partially full of dirt.
When cleaner is used to remove
material of this nature, change filter bag often.
It is imperative that you use only
genuine HOOVER filter bags made
by The Hoover Company to assure
that your cleaner operates at peak
performance. HOOVER bags can be
identified by these trademarks —
Removing bag door
To change filter bag, press down at
top of bag door and pull door forward.
Remove door.
Secondary and final
filters
Changing filter bag
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
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3-4
Where to buy
Filter bags may be purchased from
your Authorized Hoover Dealer,
Leading Retailers, Hoover Factory
Service Centers, or through The
Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoover.com.
What to buy
To ensure optimal filtration performance, use only Genuine
HOOVER® HEPA Filtration Type Y
disposable filter bags.
Cleaning final filter
The final filter assists in the filtra-
tion process to return clean air to
the room.
To remove this filter when it becomes dirty, remove bag door and
pull down top of filter.
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3-5
B
3-6
Removing and replacing
filter
Lift out filter (B) and hand wash it in
cold water with mild detergent.
Let filter air dry and reposition it on
the side of the cleaner.
Reposition bag door.
Should you want to replace this filter,
ask for HOOVER part No.
38766008.
Do not operate cleaner without
either the secondary or final filter
in place.
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
removing bottom plate (Fig. 3-10),
removing agitator (Fig. 3-11), and
lifting agitator shield (Fig. 3-13).
3. Remove any debris and replace
shield, agitator and bottom plate
(Figs. 3-13 to 3-15).
3-7
Removing lens
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Using a screwdriver, remove the two
screws as shown and lift off lens.
Installing bulb
Pull old bulb straight out of socket.
Push new bulb straight into socket
until locked in place.
Excessive force is not required.
Replacing lens
Reposition lens and secure with the
two screws.
3-8
Headlight replacement
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base type 912 bulb, Hoover part No. 27313101.
3-9
Securing agitator
Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into
position by first sliding end opposite
the belt into the rectangular slot (F)
on side of cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator (G) into
place.
Turn agitator making sure belt is not
pinched between agitator and agitator shield.
Replacing bottom plate
Reposition bottom plate and 4
Phillips head screws. Tighten
screws securely.
A
B
C
D
F
G
E
B
D
Belt replacement
The belt on your Hoover cleaner
causes the agitator to rotate and is
important for the effective operation
of the cleaner. The belt is located
under the bottom plate of the cleaner
and should be checked from time to
time to be sure it is in good condition.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
To check belt, remove bottom plate
as shown in “How to replace”.
Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or
broken.
What to buy
To assure effective operation, use
only genuine HOOVER belts with your
cleaner. When purchasing a new
belt, ask for HOOVER part No.
38528033 (belt package no.
40201160).
Removing belt
Remove agitator brush roll and used
belt.
Discard used belt.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Removing bottom plate
Place handle in low position and
turn cleaner over so bottom side is
up.
Remove the 4 screws as shown with
a Phillips screw driver.
Lift off bottom plate (A).
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10
3-10
3-11
Installing new belt
With lettering on outside of belt and
positioned as shown in box on (D),
slide new belt over motor pulley (B).
Replacing agitator brush roll
Insert agitator through belt and
place belt in belt guide (C) on agitator.
Should the agitator shield (D) become dislodged while replacing the
belt or the agitator, reposition it as
shown noting the placement of its
belt guide (E).
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3-14
3-15
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