Hoover U5458-900 Owner’s Manual

WindTunnel TM

by HOOVER

Congratulations
on your purchase!

This WindTunnel TM vacuum cleaner

uses HOOVER® HEPA Filtration

Type "Y" filter bags

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

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Owner's Manual

ENGLISH -_ pp.1-12

Review this manual before

operating cleaner

ESPANOL -! pag. 13-20
FRANQAIS -! p. 21-28

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.

Verification 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.

SERIAL _._
NUMBER -'_

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 Roll ...... 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 usingan electrical appliance, always follow basicprecautions, includingthe following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

Warning"

• 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.

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

Save these instructions!

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.

Carton contents

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C

B

Remove all parts from carton and identify each item

shown. Make sure all parts are located before disposing
of packing.

D

E

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)

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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.

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.

Align hole on rack with circular tab
on handle.

Continued -_ 3

MM

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 tabs

on bottom of door into opening.

Press top of door to snap securely

shut.

Push bolts into holes on back of
handle.

il_i [d

Press cord into the 3 notches and

the clip as shown.

iElil

A

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

NOTE: Hose must be connected as shown for all

operations.

C

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) (depening on

your model).