Hoover U57809RM User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Operating and Servicing Instructions

6/08

Windtunnel Cyclonic

U57809RM

REMANUFACTURED

#59881086.

MMY YXXXXX XXX

SAM PLESAM PLE

1988 1

7 4

1567 7

SAM PLESAM PLE

HOOVER

NEWTON, IOWA 50208

Made in China

Hecho en China/FabriquÈ en Chine

XXXX

LISTED

HOUSEHOLD TYPE/TYPE MENAGER/TIPO DOMESTICO

SERIAL NO./NUMERO SER./N⁄MERO DE SERIE

MODEL/MOD»LE/MODELO

U5180-900

120 V. 60 Hz. 12.0 A.

BELT/COURROIE/CORREA 38528040

FILTERS/FILTROS/FILTRES 93001633

www.hoover.com

SERIES/S…RIE/SERIE ZC12.0

CLEANER/ASPIRATEUR/ASPIRADORA

MMY YXXXXX XXX

SAM PLESAM PLE

1988 1

7 4

1567 7

SAM PLESAM PLE

HOOVER

NEWTON, IOWA 50208

Made in China

Hecho en China/FabriquÈ en Chine

XXXX

C US

LISTED

HOUSEHOLD TYPE/TYPE MENAGER/TIPO DOMESTICO

SERIAL NO./NUMERO SER./N⁄MERO DE SERIE

MODEL/MOD»LE/MODELO

U5180-900

120 V. 60 Hz. 12.0 A.

BELT/COURROIE/CORREA 38528040

FILTERS/FILTROS/FILTRES 93001633

www.hoover.com

SERIES/S…RIE/SERIE ZC12.0

CLEANER/ASPIRATEUR/ASPIRADORA

Contents

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

Cleaner Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

How To Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

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

Cleaning Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Dirt Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Agitator Brush Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Powered Hand Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Agitator Brush Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Power Hand Tool Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Thermal Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Authorized Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Clearing Blockages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Parts & accessories mail reorder form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18

If you need assistance:

Visit our website at hoover.com. Click on the “Customer Service” 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) OR Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center.

Please do not return this product to the store.

Thank you for choosing a HOOVER® product.

Please enter the complete model and serial numbers in the spaces provided.

Model ______________________________

Hint: Attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual. Veriﬁcation of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your HOOVER product.

Important Safety Instructions

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 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.

• 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 filter 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.

• 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 Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

• 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.

• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by Hoover; others may cause hazards.

• Hold plug when rewinding cord onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

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. They may damage the cleaner.

Save these instructions!

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Place smaller diameter end of wand (A) into bottom of rack. Snap wand into clip at top. Repeat with other wand.

Crevice tool (B) fits into one of the extension wands.

Fit combination tool (C) into storage area on side of cleaner as shown.

Carton contents

1. CLEANER ASSEMBLY

A. Handle section B. Cleaner base and upper housing assembly C. Cleaning tools and wands D. Powered Hand Tool

Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown.

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

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove (2) screws from the top of the upper housing assembly.

Insert handle section (A) into upper housing assembly. Push down firmly until you hear a click.

Fasten (2) screws on either side of handle base.

Attach handle

Position Tools

Fit powered hand tool (A) into recessed area on front of cleaner. Pivot toward handle to snap in place.

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2. HOW TO USE

Cleaner Description

1. Soft TouchTM handle grip

2. ON/OFF switch

3. Hose

4. Dirt cup release button

5. Dirt cup assembly

6. Hose handle

7. Cord reel window

8. Headlight

9. Nozzle control knob: turn knob to correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned.

10. Furniture guard: helps prevent cleaner from marking furniture.

11. Agitator brush roll shut-off pedal

12. Agitator brush roll shut-off indicator

13. Final filter access

14. Combination tool

15. Powered hand tool

16. Crevice tool

17. Hose/tool holder

18. Wands

19. Cord reel

20. Soft Touch

wheels

21. Handle release pedal: step on lever to lower handle to operating or low positions.

22. Cord rewind button: press button to rewind cord for storage. Hold plug until cord is rewound.

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

This cleaner is intended for household use.

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.

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Plug cord into electrical outlet.

To turn cleaner ON, push ON/OFF switch once.

To turn cleaner OFF, push switch again.

The cleaner is shipped with the agitator brush roll in the OFF position. To turn the agitator brush roll ON, step on the pedal (A). The indicator (B) will show red in the “brush roll on” window.

ON-OFF Switch Brush Roll Switch

For maximum cleaning performance, the following carpet height settings are recommended:

• Lowest setting: for all types of carpet.

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

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

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 (A) at top of cord reel. To prevent cord from whipping,

hold plug until cord is rewound.

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Transporting Cleaner

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 lever to lower handle.

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To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward.

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, turn the nozzle control knob (B) to the desired setting.

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Settings

The agitator brush roll shuts off automatically for tool use, when the cleaner is in the upright position.

To manually shut off the agitator brush roll for cleaning hard floors, step on the pedal (A). The indicator (B) will show red in the “brush roll off” window. To turn the agitator brush roll on, step on the pedal again. The indicator will show red in the “brush roll on” window.

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Agitator Brush Roll Shut-Off

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