Hoover U5453-916, U5453-900 Owner’s Manual
Congratulations
on your purchase!
This WindTunnel TM vacuum cleaner
takes HOOVER® Type "Y" Allergen
Filtration filter bags
This product was designed for
easy assembly (see page 3)
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.
Be sure to fill out and return the product registration card included with
your cleaner,
Index
Assembling Cleaner ......................... 3-5
Carton Contents ................................... 3
Cleaner Descriptions ........................... 5
How To Use ....................................... 5-8
Embedded Dirt FINDER TM Feature ..... 6
Cleaning Tools ............................. 7-8
If You Have a Problem ........................ 12
Important Safeguards .......................... 2
Lubrication .......................................... 11
Maintenance
Authorized Service ....................... 11
Cleaning Filters ............................... 9
Clearing Blockages ...................... 12
Replacing Agitator Brush Ro11.....11
Replacing Belt ............................... 10
Replacing Edge Groomers ........... 11
Replacing Headlight ..................... 10
Replacing Filter Bag ....................... 9
Thermal Protector .............................. 11
Warranty .............................................. 12
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Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
VV a r n i n g. Toreducetheriskof 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.
Example
1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center
OR
Visit us on-line at www,hoover, c0m to find the service outlet nearest you (click
on the "Service" button).
Carton contents
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A
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)
D
Note: The whiteswitch 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.
Open tool cover on handle section
(A).
m
Attach hose rack to handle section
by fitting hooks (B) on rack over
slots (C) on handle section.
i
Align hole on rack with circular tab
on handle.
I
Removebagdooroncleanerbody
bypushingdownat topofdoorand
pullingdooroutward.
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 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,
Align end of hose with projections (A)
over slots (B) in dirt duct.
NOTE Hose must be connected as shown for all
operations.
Slide hose into (B) and twist hose to
lock it into place.
Lift hose tube cover (C)
Position hose over rack and into hose
tube (D) or (E) (depending on your
model).
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