Hoover U5433 Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual

HOOVER

Review this

manual before

operating cleaner

Index

Assembling Cleaner......................... 2-4

Cleaner Descriptions ...........................4

How To Use

Embedded Dirt FINDERTM Feature .....5

Cleaning Tools ................................7

Upright Cleaner........................... 5-6

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

Important Safeguards..........................1

Lubrication..........................................13

Maintenance

Authorised Service .......................13

Cleaning Filters.............................10

Clearing Blockages ......................12

Optional Cloth Filter Bag ...............9

Replacing Agitator........................12

Replacing Belt...............................11

Replacing Edge Groomers...........12

Replacing Headlight .....................10

Replacing Paper Filter Bag ............8

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

Unpacking Cleaner...............................2

IMPORTANT

Electricity Supply

The cleaner must be connected to an alternating current (AC) supply at the voltage shown on the rating plate.

IMPORTANT

Switch off and remove power plug from electrical outlet socket before inspecting or servicing 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 liquids such as gasoline 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 Service Centre or Authorised Hoover Service Dealer.

• 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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Assembling cleaner

It is extremely important to read and follow all instruction steps in order.

The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing.

This cleaner is intended for household use.

STEP I Unpack carton

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 rack D. Hose, cleaning tools and wands E. Handle bolts and nuts packet

(in bag with owner's manual)

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.

Not required for assembly: F. Cloth filter bag (paper filter bag

already installed in cleaner) G. Extra belt (one already installed in cleaner)

Fill in and retain

The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the cleaner as shown. For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial number

in the spaces provided and retain this information. Your cleaner is model___________________________________

and has serial number___________________________________ It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual. Verifica-

tion of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your HOOVER product.

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STEP II Attach rack and handle

Open tool cover on handle

section (A).

Attach hose rack to handle

section by fitting hooks (B) on

rack over slots (C) on handle section.

Align hole on rack with circular

tab on handle.

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.

Place nuts in recessed areas on

front of handle. Hold each nut in place while tightening each bolt securely with a Phillips screw driver.

While holding rack in place,

slide handle onto cleaner body.

Make sure tab is inserted fully into slot.

Reposition bag door by fitting

center tabs on bottom of door into opening. Press top of door to snap securely shut.

Push bolts into holes on back of

handle.

Press cord into the 3 notches

and the clip as shown.

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STEP III Attach hose

NOTE: Hose must be connected as shown for all

operations.

Align end of hose with projec-

tions (A) over slots (B) in dirt

duct.

STEP IV Position tools

Place smaller unridged end of

wand, into bottom of rack. Snap wand into clip. Repeat with other wand.

Slide hose into (B) and twist

hose to lock it into place.

A C

Open tool cover.

Insert ends of dusting brush (A), crevice tool (B) into storage areas. Secure furniture nozzle (C) in clip.

Close tool cover.

Position hose over rack and into

hose tube (C) or (D) (depend-

ing on your model).

Remove switch lock (A) above

ON/OFF switch (B) 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 cord into electrical outlet.

Cleaner description

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2 3

The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.

1. Handle

2. ON/OFF switch

3. Cord hooks: wrap cord

around hooks for storage. The top hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release.

4. Hose

5. Tool cover

6. Dusting brush

7. Furniture nozzle

8. Crevice tool

9. Carrying handle

10. Wands

11. Final filter door

12. Handle release lever:

step on lever to lower handle to operating or low positions.

13. Edge groomers

14. Furniture guard: helps

prevent cleaner from marking furniture.

15. Nozzle control knob: slide knob to correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned.

16. Headlight

17. Embedded Dirt FINDER sensitivity switch*

18. ‘Dirt FINDER’ display*

19. Electronic performance indicator*

20. Stair cleaning handle:

located below lower edge of door.

21. Bag door

22. Cord clip

23. Hose rack

*some models only

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner.

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How to use

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.

Plug cord into electrical outlet. To turn cleaner ON, push switch up. To turn cleaner OFF, push switch down.

Transporting cleaner

To move your cleaner from room to

room, put handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward.

To help keep the cord out of the

way while vacuuming, position cord in cord clip (A) located at rear of cleaner on hose rack.

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; operat- ing position for general operation on carpet and floors; low for reaching under low furniture. Step on handle release lever to lower handle.

Embedded DirtFINDER

feature (some models only)

With red and green lights (A), the

‘Dirt FINDER’ system alerts the user to areas of carpet that may need more cleaning attention. It is able to sense when larger amounts of dirt particles, especially embedded dirt, are removed.

To let you know that the “Dirt FINDER’ feature is ready the red light will come on when the cleaner is first turned on. After a few seconds, the red light will go off and the green light will come on.

Cleaning may then begin.

The green light will remain on throughout cleaning except when the detector senses that a larger amount of dirt is being picked up; then the red light will come on.

When the red light is on, you should take additional cleaning strokes in the area until it changes to green.

•The red light may seldom come on during cleaning. This means that your cleaner is picking up primarily fine surface dust and lint which the system may not detect, or that the carpet is generally clean. To increase the feature’s sensitivity to dirt, set the switch (B) to the “Hi” position.

•At other times, the red light may stay on for a considerable amount of time. This means that the carpet contains a high level of dirt which is being removed by the cleaner. To decrease the feature’s sensitivity to dirt, set the switch to the “Reg.” (Regular) position.

Electronic performance indicator (some

models only)

The amber colored indicator (C) is accurate when cleaning only carpet and not when using the tools. It will light up under two conditions:

1. When the light flashes, cleaning performance is severely reduced and the filter bag should be replaced right away in order to return the performance to an effective level.

2. If the light continues to flash or, after changing the bag, check for blockages in the nozzle, hose, tools or at the filter bag opening. Remove the blockage (see “Clearing blockages” section) in order to restore maximum cleaning performance.

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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.

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).

LONG PILE CARPET

For maximum cleaning perfor-

mance, the following carpet height

settings are recommended:

• Lowest setting (5): for all types of carpet

• Higher settings (1-4): for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance.

Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push, slide knob to the next higher setting.

HARD 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 forward strokes.

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.

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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 cleaner 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.

How to attach tool cover

The tool cover is designed with a

“break-away” feature which allows

it to snap free if it is pushed open too far. To reattach, align hinges of cover with

slots on sides of tool storage area. Push cover down to secure in place.

Select proper tool

A. Dusting brush may be used for

carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers.

B. Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors, and carpeted stairs.

C. Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and baseboards.

D. Wands are used to give extra length to your hose. Use them with any of the above tools.

Attach wand and tools

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.

Attach tool or wand to the hose (B)

by pushing it firmly into hose.

Attach second wand or tool to wand (C) by pushing it firmly onto the wand.

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

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Maintenance

Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.

The paper 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 “Chack Bag”

indicator and it does not show red.

CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder, cornstarch, fireplace ashes or fireplace soot, 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.

Where to buy

Filter bags may be purchased from your Authorised Hoover Dealer or from a Hoover Service Center. When ordering filter bags, be sure to give the model number of your cleaner.

What to buy

To assure cleaning effectiveness, use only Genuine HOOVER Allergen

Filtration Type Y disposable filter bags.

To assure that your cleaner operates at peak performance, it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER filter bags made by The Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks —

How to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

To change filter bag, press down at

top of bag door and pull door

forward. Remove door.

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.

Reposition bag door by placing

center tab on bottom of door into

opening (C). Press top of door to snap securely shut.

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The optional cloth filter bag

When to empty

Check filter bag from time to time. It should be emptied often. If the filter bag is allowed to overfill, the cleaner will not operate effectively.

Do not operate without either cloth filter bag or paper filter bag in place.

How to empty

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Push down at top of bag door and

pull forward. Remove dood.

Grasp filter bag collar(A) and pull

collar ftom tube (B).

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Snap cap (C) into collar opening.

Slide filter bag clip from bottom of

bag.

After replacing clip, open

bag cap (C).

Empty filter bag over paper, shaking

bag until clean

Hold filter bag as shown, aligning

opening in bag with (B). Push (A) firmly onto (B). Fit bottom of filter bag into bag compartment.

To replace filter bag clip, first

fold down top of bag over

plastic strip (D). Push clip over edge.

Reposition bag door by placing tabs

on bottom of door into opening.

Press top of door to snap securely shut. Should you want to replace the cloth filter

bag, ask for Hoover part No. 43667-050.

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The secondary and final filters

How to clean

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.

The final filter assists in the

filtration process to return clean air

to the room. To remove this filter when it becomes

dirty, open the door on the side of the cleaner.

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 cleaner. Make sure the green colored side of filter faces outward. Close door.

Should you want to replace this filter, check to see how many colored layers your filter has and ask for one of the following:

• 1 layer - HOOVER part No. 38766011

• 3 layer - HOOVER part No. 38766009

Do not operate cleaner without either the secondary or final filter in place.

How to attach filter

door

The filter door is designed with a “breakaway“ feature which allows it to snap free if it is pushed open too far.

To reattach, align hinges (C) of cover with slots on sides of filter area.

Press door back into place.

The headlight

What to buy

This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base type 912 bulb, Hoover part No. 27313-101.

How to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Using a screwdriver, remove the

two screws as shown and lift off

lens.

Pull old bulb straight out of socket.

Push new bulb straight into socket

until locked in place.

Excessive force is not required.

Reposition lens and secure with the

two screws.

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The belt

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 is in good condition.

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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. 38528-033.

How to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

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).

Remove agitator and used belt.

Discard used belt.

With lettering on outside of belt and

positioned as shown in box on (D), slide new belt over motor pulley (B).

Reposition bottom plate and 4

Phillips head screws. Tighten

screws securely.

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).

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.

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The agitator brush roll

When to replace

When agitator brushes are worn,

the agitator should be replaced.

To check condition of brushes, move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitator. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace agitator if brushes do not touch card.

What to buy

Your cleaner requires either a 13” or 15” agitator. When purchasing a new agitator, ask for one of the following:

13” - HOOVER part No. 48414057 15” - HOOVER part No. 48414017

How to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator following directions in “The belt” section beginning with Fig. 51.

Discard old agitator. Continue following the directions in “The

belt” section to reposition belt, new agitator and bottom plate.

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Clearing blockages

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system. Refer to the following steps to check for blockages

continuing with each step until the blockage is found:

1. Check fullness of filter bag; change if needed.

2. Plug cleaner in and turn ON.

Check for suction at end of hose

(A).

a. If there is suction, continue with

step 3.

b. If there is no suction, check for blockage in hose and dirt tube as follows:

1) Disconnect hose from dirt duct (C) by reversing procedure for "Attach hose" on p. 4, Fig. 11 and 12.

2) Clear out hose.

3) Look into (C) and remove blockage.

3. Check connection at hose tube (B); remove any blockage.

4. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.

Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator (see “The belt” section).

Look into opening (D) for blockages

and remove.

The edge groomers

When to replace

The edge groomers, located on both sides of the nozzle, should be replaced when they no longer extend past the surface of the bottom plate.

What to buy

When purchasing edge groomers, ask for HOOVER part No. 39511004.

How to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Remove bottom plate as described in “The belt” section (Fig. 51).

Lift off both old edge groomers and

slide new edge groomers into

position as shown. Reposition bottom plate and secure with

4 Phillips head screws.

Thermal protector

An internal thermal protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating.

When the thermal protector activates, the cleaner will stop running. If this

happens, proceed as follows:

1. Turn the cleaner OFF and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.

2. Check secondary and final filters for dirt accumulation.

3. Refer to "Clearing blockages" section.

4. When cleaner is unplugged and the motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal protector automatically resets and cleaning may continue.

If the thermal protector continues to activate after following the above steps, your cleaner may need servicing (see "Service" section).

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If you have a problem

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the checklist below.

Problem: Cleaner won't run

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

• Not firmly plugged in

• Plug unit in firmly

• No voltage in wall plug

• Check fuse or breaker

• Blown fuse or tripped breaker

• Replace fuse or reset breaker

• Thermal protector activated

• Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes

(this will reset the thermal protector)

Problem: Cleaner / tools won't pick up

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

• Broken or worn belt

• Replace belt

• Agitator brush roll worn

• Replace brush roll

• Filter bag full

• Change filter bag

• Incorrect carpet height setting

• Move nozzle control knob to lower setting

• Blockage in air flow passage

• Clear blockage

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Therefore, do

not add lubricant to motor bearings.

The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Service Center or an Authorised Hoover Service Dealer.

Service

Spares and Service

When service is required, contact your Hoover dealer. Replacement spare parts, cloth bags, belts, brushes, etc. can be readily supplied by your Hoover dealer. Always quote your cleaner model number when ordering spare parts. Use only spare parts supplied by Hoover to ensure that your cleaner operates at maximum efficiency.

IMPORTANT Cord Replacement

This HOOVER appliance is supplied complete with a plug.

If the main cord of this appliance is damaged, the appliance must be repaired by an Authorised Hoover Repairer to avoid a safety hazard.

Problem: Cleaner hard to push

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

• Incorrect carpet height setting

• Move nozzle control knob to a higher setting

*HOOVER and are registered trademarks

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