Hoover U5512-900, U5507-950, U5507-900 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Manual

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Contents Important Safeguards!

Assembling Cleaner ............................ 3

Carton Contents .................................... 3

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

How To Use ........................................ 4-6

Cleaning Tools .................................. 6

If You Have a Problem ........................ 11

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

Lubrication ............................................ 9

Maintenance .................................... 6-11

Authorized Service .......................... 11

Cleaning Filters .............................. 7-8

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

Emptying Dirt Cup .......................... 6-7

Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ........9

Replacing Belt ................................ 8-9

Replacing Powered Hand Tool

Agitator Brush Roll ...................... 10

Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt ..10

Replacing Headlight .......................... 8

Thermal Protector .............................. 11

Warranty .............................................. 12

Parts and accessories mail order

form .................................................... 21

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

WARN ING: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.

• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.

• Unplug cleaner before connecting the powered hand tool.

• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty cup and clean filters fre-

quently 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.

• Hold onto the plug while cord is being rewound to prevent cord from whipping.

• 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 Sales and 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 Hoover; others may cause hazards.

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WARN IN_-'_. This product contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.

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Carton contents

A. Handle section and screw (taped

to handle) B. Cleaner body C. Cleaning tools

D. Hose

Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown.

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

Attach handle

Slide handle section (A) onto back

of handle.

Place the powered hand tool (C) into the holder as shown.

Push screw into hole on back of

handle. Tighten screw securely with

a Phillips screwdriver.

Place combination tool (D) into opening on back of handle.

The crevice wand (E) slides over the

post (F) on the back of the cleaner.

Position tools

The holder (B) for the powered hand tool snaps onto the tabs on the front

of the handle. Be sure the holder is properly positioned as shown in

the drawing.

Position hose

Align end of hose with projections over slots in dirt duct on back of

cleaner. Twist to lock in place. The hose connector allows the hose to swivel.

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Wrap hose over hook (I).

Push hose end (J) firmly onto tube (K) as shown.

1. Handle grip

2. Powered hand tool

3. Dirt cup release button

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4. Carrying handle/Dirt cup handle

5. Air flow indicator

6. Dirt cup assembly

7. Long lasting HEPA filter

8. Headlight

9. Nozzle control knob:

turn knob to correct setting for height of carpet being

cleaned.

10. Furniture nozzle: helps prevent cleaner from mark- ing furniture.

11. Cord reel

12. Cord rewind button:

press button to rewind cord for storage. Hold plug until

cord is rewound.

13. Cord hook

14. Hose

15. Hose holder

16.Combination tool

17. Crevice wand

18. Hose handle

19. ON/OFF pedal

20. Handle release pedal:

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

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

This cleaner is intended for household use.

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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.

ON-OFF pedal

Grasp end of plug <A) and pull to desired cord length. Plug cord into

electrical outlet. To turn cleaner ON, step on ON/OFF

pedal (B) once. To turn cleaner OFF, step on pedal

again.

Cord rewind

Grasp the end of the plug and pull to release cord from cord reel. After

desired cord length is reached, the cord will lock into position. To return cord for storage, hold plug and press on button (C) at top of cord reel. To prevent cord from

whipping, hold plug until cord is rewound.

Transporting cleaner

To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in upright position,

tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward.

Carrying cleaner

The cleaner can also be moved by using the carrying handle, located on the top of the dirt cup.

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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 pedal to lower handle.

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, place handle in upright

position and turn the nozzle control

knob (B) to the desired setting.

The nozzle will not move into the adjusted position until the cleaner

handle is lowered to the operating position.

Stair cleaning

Use the hose and power hand tool

for stair cleaning. Clean from bottom

to top.

When using cleaning tools, the

agitator will continue to rotate.

Settings

For maximum cleaning perfor- mance, the following carpet height

settings are recommended:

• Lowest setting: for all types of carpet and hard surface flooring.

Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push, turn knob to the next higher

setting.

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

CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or unnecessary wear to carpet, and to prevent the cleaner

from falling, always place it at

bottom of stairs.

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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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: The 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 and powered

hand tool, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent. Rinse with a damp cloth. DO NOT submerge powered hand tool in

water. Cleaning tools may be washed in

warm water with a detergent. Rinse

and air dry before using.

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Removing hose

When using cleaning tools, cleaner

handle should be in the upright position. Also, turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting and con- necting hose to hose tube (A).

To use hose, lift hose end (B) as shown.

When you are finished cleaning with

the tools, reposition hose end onto tube.

Select proper tool

C. Combination tool use with

brush attached for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting

fixtures, venetian blinds, base-

boards, shutters, and registers. Remove brush to clean upholstered

furniture, draperies, mattresses,

clothing, and carpeted stairs. D. Powered hand tool may be

used for upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors, and carpeted

stairs.

E. 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.

Attach wand and tools

Attach tool to the hose (F) by push- ing it firmly onto hose.

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

Combination tool

Slide brush to remove. To replace brushes, align brush with

grooves on tool. Slide brush into place.

Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use

and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.

Air flow indicator

The indicator (A) will show red when the dirt cup is full or there is a block- age or clog in the system. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug. Check the dirt cup and empty if necessary.

Turn cleaner back on. If the indicator still shows red, follow the instruc-

tions under "Clearing blockages".

Dirt cup

When to empty

It is recommended that the dirt cup be emptied before the dirt reaches

the fill line (A), or after every use if preferred.

CAUTION: Very fine materials,

such as face powder or cornstarch may seal the filter and cause loss of suction. When using the cleaner

for this type of dust empty the cup

and c ean the f ters often.

How to empty

Disconnect cleaner from electrical

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

Press dirt cup release button (B) and pivot cup out.

Cleaning filters

Lifetime HEPA filter

If you wish to clean this filter, it may be removed and cleaned.

Holding dirt cup over trash recep-

tacle, press dirt cup door release

rod (C) on back of dirt cup to open

dirt cup door (D). Empty dirt cup.

Close and snap dirt cup door shut.

Place bottom of dirt cup in first. Pivot cup into cleaner body.

Press dirt cup firmly until you hear a click to ensure that it is locked in

place.

Align tab (C) on filter cover with slot (D). Press cover closed until you

hear a snap.

Remove the HEPA filter (B) and brush with the combination tool to

clean or tap side of filter against a trash receptacle. Return the HEPA

filter into the filter cavity.

Press on the tab (A) located on the side of the filter cover to remove.

Dirt cup filter assembly

How to clean

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use cleaner without

dirt cup or filters in place.

Dirt and debris can then be cleaned

from the filter cartridge by brushing

with the cleaner's combination tool.

Remove dirt cup as described in Fig. 3-3.

Twist dirt cup lid (A) counterclock- wise until arrows on lid and dirt cup align. Remove lid with filter cartridge

from dirt cup.

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Twist the filter cartridge counter- clockwise, aligning arrows on lid and cartridge. Remove pleated filter from inside cartridge.

Headlight replace-

ment

What to buy

This cleaner uses a 13 volt, T-3 114 wedge base bulb, Hoover part No.

27313107.

Tap filter against side of trash con- tainer to remove dirt or brush with

the cleaner's combination tool. Return pleated filter to inside the

filter cartridge.

Replace the filter assembly in the dirt cup lid, aligning arrows and twisting clockwise to lock into position.

Replace dirt cup lid onto dirt cup by aligning arrows on lid and dirt cup and twisting clockwise.

Replace dirt cup as described in Fig. 3-5.

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 clean- er 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 Fig. 3-16. 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. 38528040 (belt package part No.

40201190).

Removing lens Disconnect cleaner from electrical

outlet.

Press handle release pedal and place handle in lowest position.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws as shown and lift

off lens.

How to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Removing bottom plate

Place handle in lowest position and turn cleaner over so bottom side is

up. Remove the 5 screws as shown with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift off

bottom plate (A).

Installing bulb

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 screws.

Removing belt

Remove agitator brush roll (B) and used belt (C).

Discard used belt.

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