Hoover U5759-900 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

Operating andServicing Instructions

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Contents

Important Safeguards ..................................................... 3

Assembling Cleaner ....................................................... 4

Carton Contents .......................................................... 4

How To Use ............................................................. 5

Cleaner Descriptions ................................................... 5

Embedded DirtFINDERTM Feature ......................................... 6

Cleaning Tools ........................................................ 8

Mainte_ance ............................................................. 9

Emptying Dirt Cup .................................................... 9

Cleaning filters ...................................................... 10

Thermal Protector .................................................... 16

Replacing Headlight .................................................. 12

Replacing Belt ....................................................... 12

Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ........................................... 13

Replacing Edge Groomers.............................................. 14

Replacing Power Hand Tool............................................. 14

Agitator Brush Roll ................................................ 14

Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt...................................... 15

Lubrication ......................................................... 15

Authorized Service ....................................................... 16

tf You 14avea Problem .................................................... 17

Clearing Blockages ................................................... 18

Parts _ accessories mail order form ......................................... 19

If you need assistance:

Visit our website at hoover.com. Follow the service center link to find the service outlet

nearest you OR Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) ORCall 1-800-263-6376 to speak with a representative in our Consumer

Response Center; Mon-Fri 8am-Tpm EST. Please do not return this product to the store.

This carpet cleaner is intended for household use. Not intended for commercial use in any, household or for an)' other commercial purpose.

Operate carpet cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner. Plug carpet cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.

Important Safety Instructions

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING: Toreducetheri kornre,electricshock,orin]u :

• 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.

• Do not run unattended at any time.

• Keep hair, loose clod_inq, fingers, feet and at! parts of body away from openings, rotating

agitator and other movir_g parts.

• Do not pick up an_hing that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,or hot ashes.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustibIe materials such as gasoline or fine wood

sandings or use in areas where they may be present.

• Atways 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 filter frequently

when picking up vmy 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; kee!) flee of'

dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.

• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.

• Always unplug cleaner when not in use, Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not unplug by pulfing 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 Sales and SmMce Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer [Depot).

• Do not pull or carry b.ycord, 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.

• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions, Use only

attachments recommended by Hoover; others may cause hazards.

WARNING:

• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity. Wash hands after handling.

• Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. lhey may damage the cleaner.

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1. Assembling cleaner

Carton contents

A. Handle section

B. Cleaner body C. Hose, cleaning tools and wands {packed on

cleaner). Short crevice tool only available with some models.

D. Powered hand too] (some models)

Remove all parts from carton and identify each

item shown. Make sure a]] parts are located before disposing of packing.

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A B

Attach handle

Disconnect: cleaner fl'om electrical outlet. Remove cardboard (A) and screws From handle

section. Discard cardboard.

Open tool cover on cleaner body (B).

Remove powered hand tool (some

models}.

Make sure that the switch is in the OFF

position.

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Slide handle section onto back of handle. Push screws into holes on back of handle.

Tighten screws securel2/with a Phillips screwd river.

Remove powered hand tool (some models) from plastic bag and return it to the tool

storage area.

2. How to use

Cleaner description

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on

data plate on bottom of cleaner.

The assembledcleaner will look like the drawing.

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2. ON/OFFswitch

3. Too] cover

4. Dusting brush

5. Powered hand tool°' o_Crevicetool* (depending on model)

6.Furniture nozzle

7.Dirt cup latch

8. Dirt cup lid

9. Dirt cup I0. Dirt cup handle

II. HEPAcartridge filter

t2. Pro-filter

13, Final filter

14. Three position handle release pedal: Step on lever to lower .handle to

operating or low positions.

15. Nozzle control knob: Slide knob to correct setting for height of carpe!: being

cleaned.

t6. Furniture guard

17. Headlight

18. DirtF1NDERTM display _

19. Embedded DirtF1NDER'"sensitivity

switch*

20. Edge groomers

21. Hose

22. Hose rack

23. Cord hooks: Wrap cord around hooks for storage. The top hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release,

24. Carrying hand]e

25. Extension wands

26. Crevice wand_: stores in rear wand.

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This cleaneris intendedfor householduse. Not intended for commercialuse in any

household or for any other commercial

purpose.

Polarized plug

To reduce tile risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is

wider than the other). ]his 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 }lot fit, contact a quail-

fled electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

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ON-OFF switch

Plug cord into electrical outlet.

To turn cleaner ON, push switch up. To turn cleaner OFF, push switch down.

Transporting

cleaner

Io move your

cleaner from room to room, put handle

in upright position, tilt cleaner back

on rear wheels and

push forward.

EmbeddedDirtFINDERTM

embeddecl dirt, are removed.

3-0 let you know that the DirtFINDER'"

feature is ready, the red light will come on when the cleaner is first turned on. After a

Fewseconds, the red light will go off and the green light will come on. Cleaning may then begin.

Claerrying

aner

The cleaner can also be moved by using the carrying

handle.

featu re (available on some models}

With red and green

lights {A), the DirtFINDER'" sys-

tem alerts the user

to areas of carpet that may need more cleaning atten-

tion. It is able to sense when larger

amounts of dh't

particles,especially

Handle positions

l'he 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.

• The red light may seldom come on dur- ing 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 "H}" 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.

The green light will remain on throughout

cleaning, except when the deVect.or 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.

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