Hoover U6425900 User Manual

Self-Propelled WindTunnel
with Powered Hand Tool by HOOVER®
®
This WindTunnel™ vacuum cleaner takes HOOVER® Type “Y” Allergen Filtration filter bags
This product was designed for easy Assembly (See page 3)
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in the spaces provided and retain this information. Your cleaner is model___________________________________
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Owner’s Manual
ENGLISH pp.1-14
ESPAÑOL pág. 15-22 FRANÇAIS p. 23-30
Review this manual before
operating cleaner
Important Safeguards!
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 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.
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1. Assembling cleaner
Carton contents
Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown. Make sure all parts are located before disposing of packing.
A. Handle screws (in bag with
owner’s manual)
B. Hose, cleaning tools and wands C. Handle D. Cleaner-Powered Hand Tool
packed in storage area
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This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation, call
1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) or 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center or Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the “Service” button).
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Index
Assembling Cleaner............................................................3-4
Carton Contents ..................................................................3
How To Use
Cleaner Descriptions ..........................................................5
Cleaning Tools..................................................................7-8
Embedded Dirt FINDER
TM
Feature......................................6
Upright Cleaner ................................................................5-7
Self-Propel Feature ............................................................5
Important Safeguards ............................................................2
Maintenance
Authorized Service ............................................................13
Cleaning Filters ..................................................................9
Lubrication ........................................................................12
Replacing Belts ............................................................10-11
Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt ....................................12
Replacing Brush Roll..................................................10, 11
Replacing Power Hand Tool Agitator Brush Roll......11-12
Replacing Edge Groomers ..............................................12
Replacing Filter Bag............................................................8
Replacing Headlight ............................................................9
Thermal Protector ............................................................12
Trouble Shooting..................................................................13
Clearing Blockages ......................................................13-14
Warranty ................................................................................14
Open tool cover. The powered hand tool is shipped in a plastic bag for protection. Remove tool from storage area and discard bag. Reposition tool and close tool cover.
Place smaller diameter end of wand, into bottom of rack. Snap wand into clip at the top. Repeat with other wand.
STEP II Attach hose
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Align end of hose with projection (E) over slots (F) in dirt duct on back of
handle.
Slide hose into (F) and twist hose to lock it into place.
Position hose over rack and into hose tube (G).
Snap dusting brush (H), crevice tool (I) and furniture nozzle (J) into stor­age area on back of cleaner.
NOTE: Hose must be connected as shown for all operations.
STEP III Position tools
H
I
J
E
F
F
G
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STEP I Attach handle
Looking at the back of the cleaner, make sure switch (A) is in the OFF position.
Slide handle into back of cleaner. Push screws into holes on back of
handle. Using a Phillips screw driver, tighten
screws securely.
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B
C
D
Remove switch lock (B) above ON­OFF switch (C) on front of handle by pulling it straight out. Dispose of lock.
If switch lock has come off during assembly, make sure switch is in OFF position (down) before plug­ging cord into electrical outlet.
Remove label (D) from self-propel button.
13.Carpet height control:
slide knob to correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned.
14.Headlight
15.‘Dirt FINDER’ display*
16.Embedded ‘Dirt FINDER
sensitivity switch*
17. Check bag indicator
18. Bag door
19.Cord hooks: wrap
cord around hooks for storage. The top hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release.
20.Carrying handle
21. Wands
22. Dusting brush
23. Furniture nozzle
24. Crevice tool
*some models only
The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.
1. Handle
2. Self-propel button
3. ON-OFF switch
4. Hose
5. Tool cover
6. Powered hand tool
7. Final filter door
8. Handle release lever:
step on lever to lower handle to operating or low positions.
9. Edge groomers
10. Furniture guard: helps
prevent cleaner from marking furniture.
11. Automatic brush roll indicator*: shows when
brush roll is rotating or stopped.
12. Brush roll control:
slide control to “Carpet” for cleaning with brush roll ON or to “Hard” for cleaning with brush roll OFF.
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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. Note: 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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Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner.
2. How to use
Cleaner description
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This cleaner is intended for household use.
Self-propel feature
This feature allows you to control how quickly the cleaner moves.
Note: The self-propel feature oper­ates only when the cleaner switch and the self propel button are both ON.
To move forward, push handle for-
ward and guide cleaner away from you. To move backward, gently pull handle
back and guide the cleaner toward you. Guide cleaner carefully at first until you
have adjusted to the ease of operation.
For increased control in tight places
(e.g., around and under furniture, non­carpeted floors), slide the self-propel button to OFF to deactivate the feature.
Transporting cleaner
To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward.
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BRUSH ROLL
CARPET HARD
ON OFF
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Brush roll control
Note: When handle is in upright position, brush roll is automatically OFF.
Move the brush roll control only when the handle is in the upright position.
Slide control to “Carpet” to turn brush roll ON for cleaning carpet or rugs.
Slide control to “Hard” to turn brush roll OFF when cleaning bare floors.
CARPET HEIGHT
BRUSH ROLL
AUTOMATIC BRUSH ROLL
ON OFF
ON OFF
Embedded Dirt FINDER feature
(some models only)
With red and green lights (A), the ‘Dirt FINDER’ system alerts the user to areas of carpet that may need more cleaning attention. It is able to sense when larger amounts of dirt particles, especially embedded dirt, are removed.
To let you know that the ‘Dirt FINDER’ feature is ready the red light will come on when the cleaner is first turned on. After a few seconds, the red light will go off and the green light will come on.
Cleaning may then begin.
The green light will remain on through­out cleaning except when the detector senses that a larger amount of dirt is being picked up; then the red light will come on.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has three positions; upright for storage and when using cleaning tools; operating posi- tion for general operation on carpet and floors; low for reaching under low furniture.
Step on handle release lever to lower handle.
Carrying cleaner
The cleaner can be moved by using the carrying handle located on the back of the cleaner.
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CARPET HEIGHT
BRUSH ROLL
AUTOMATIC BRUSH ROLL
ON OFF
ON OFF
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B
(Fig. 2-7 continued) When the red light is on, you should
take additional cleaning strokes in the
area until it changes to green.
•The red light may seldom come on during 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 sen-
sitivity to dirt, set the switch (B) to the “Hi” 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.
Carpet height adjustment
When it is necessary to raise and lower the front of the cleaner for various car­pet pile heights, slide the carpet height control (C) to the desired setting.
For maximum cleaning performance,
the following carpet height settings are recommended:
• Low setting: for all types of carpet
• Higher settings: for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good clean­ing performance.
Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push, slide control to the next higher setting.
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Automatic brush roll indicator (some models only)
When red is in the OFF window, brush roll is STOPPED.
When red is in the ON window brush roll is ROTATING.
AUTOMATIC
BRUSH ROLL
ON OFF
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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 front of clean­er as shown and will prevent rug from clinging to cleaner.
Continue to lift front of cleaner so that when you have reached the edge, it is completely off the rug. Move cleaner back to start again, lower front of cleaner, and use only forward strokes.
Edge cleaning
Special edge groomers are provided on both sides of the front of the cleaner to remove dirt in carpet near base­boards and furniture.
Guide either side parallel to the edge of carpet or furniture.
How to attach tool cover
The tool cover is designed with a “break-away” feature which allows it to snap free if it is pushed open too far.
To reattach, align hinges of cover with slots on sides of tool storage area.
Push cover down to secure in place.
How to clean tools
To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent. Rinse with a damp cloth.
Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry before using.
Cleaning tools
When using cleaning tools, cleaner handle should be in the upright posi­tion to activate the automatic “brush roll OFF” and for convenience in moving the cleaner from one area to another.
Turn cleaner OFF before disconnect­ing and connecting hose to hose tube (A).
To use hose, lift hose end as shown.
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Select proper tool
B. Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers.
C. Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture, draperies, mat­tresses, clothing, automobile interiors, and carpeted stairs.
D. Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, uphol­stered furniture, stairs and baseboards.
E. Wands are used to give extra length to your hose. Use them with any of the above tools.
F. Powered hand tool may be used for upholstered furniture, carpeted stairs and hard-to-reach places.
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E
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B
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K
Check bag indicator
(some models only)
The indicator (K) will begin to show red as the filter bag fills with dirt.
There are three conditions that will cause the indicator to become completely red:
1. If the bag is full; change the bag.
2. If very fine materials have been picked up, clogging the bag pores; change the bag.
3. If there is a blockage at the front of the cleaner, in the hose, tools or at the bag opening; remove the blockage (see “Clearing blockages” section).
3. Maintenance
Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure contin­ued cleaning effectiveness.
Filter bag
When to replace
Check filter bag from time to time. Change the filter bag when dirt reaches the dotted line. If more dirt than this accumulates, your cleaner will not oper­ate effectively.
Note: All new carpet has loose fibers which can fill the bag quickly while vacuuming. This type of debris does
not activate the “Check Bag” indicator, available on some models.
So, if you are using the cleaner on
new carpet, be sure to change the fil­ter bag often, even if you have a
“Check Bag” indicator and it does not show red.
Attach wand and tools
Attach any tool or wand to the hose (G) by pushing it firmly into hose.
Attach second wand or tool to wand (H) by pushing it firmly onto the wand.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or loosen the connection.
Stair Cleaning
Use the hose and powered hand tool or furniture nozzle for stair cleaning.
CAUTION: To prevent the cleaner from falling, always place it at the bottom of the stairs.
With handle in upright position, clean from bottom to top.
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CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder, cornstarch, fireplace ashes or fireplace soot, may seal the filter bag and may cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt. When cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, change filter bag often.
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Extra reach hose*
The extra reach hose provides an extra 20 foot reach for easier cleaning of stairs and hard to reach high places.
Attach hose
Push ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
Remove regular hose from cleaner. Align end of extra reach hose with pro-
jections (I) over slots (J) in dirt duct.
Slide hose into (J) and twist hose to lock it into place.
(To detach hose, reverse procedure.) Attach wands or tools to the other end of
hose.
*Available at additional cost if not included with your cleaner.
Replacing final filter
The final filter assists in the filtration process to return clean air to the room.
The pleated filter will become dirty and needs to be replaced about once a year to maintain efficient filtration. The 3 layer filter (some models) can be washed in the same manner as the secondary filter and reused.
To remove final filter, first open the door on the side of the cleaner (Fig. 3-5).
Grasp filter (B) and pull it straight out. Reposition new filter by reversing this
procedure. The final filter can be replaced with any
of the following filters. 3 layer, washable - HOOVER part No.
40110006 HEPA filter HOOVER part No. 43613022 Do not operate cleaner without both
the secondary and final filter in place.
Cleaning secondary filter
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
The secondary filter (A), located behind the grill in the bottom of bag compartment, protects the motor from dirt particles.
If filter becomes dirty, pull off grill and lift out filter.
Hand wash filter in cold water with mild detergent, then air dry.
Reposition dry filter and grill. Should you want to replace this filter,
ask for HOOVER part No. 38765019.
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Secondary and final filters
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B
C
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B
Changing filter bag
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Where to buy
Filter bags may be purchased from Authorized Hoover Dealers (Depot), Leading Retailers, from Hoover Factory Service Centers, or through The Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.com.
What to buy
To assure cleaning effectiveness, use only Genuine HOOVER® Allergen
Filtration T
ype Y disposable filter
bags.
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Replacing bag door
Reposition bag door by placing tab on bottom of door into opening (C).
Press top of door to snap securely shut.
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It is imperative that you use only gen­uine HOOVER filter bags made by The Hoover Company to assure your clean­er operates at peak performance. HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks —
Removing bag door
To change filter bag, grasp top of bag door and pull door forward.
Remove door.
Removing and installing filter bag
Grasp filter bag collar (A) and pull collar from tube (B).
Note: Do not clean out old filter bag and reuse. Discard used filter bag.
Hold new filter bag as shown. Align open­ing in filter bag with (B).
Push (A) firmly onto (B). Tuck in filter bag.
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