Hoover U6434900 Owner’s Manual

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Congratulations!

You've just

purchased America's
Best Clean-Air Upright!!

Picks up more dirt than
any other clean-air

upright!

This WindTunneF vacuum cleaner
takes HOOVER® Type "Y" Allergen

Filtration filter bags

This product was designed for

easy Assembly (See page 3)

Review this nanuai before

operating cleaner

in and retain

The mode[ and serial number are located on the back of the handle as showm
For your persona[ records, please enter the COMPLETE mode[ and serial number

in the spaces provided and retain this information,
Your cleaner is mode[

and has serial number

[t 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 fili out and return the product registration card included with

your cleaner.

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

READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING THiS APPUANCE

ar_ _ _ g _ To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric 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 aH 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 liquids such as gasoline 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 purr or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or purr
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 air controls before unplugging.

* Do not unplug by purring on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never

handle plug or app[iance 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, [eft outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a
Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dearer
(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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AssemblingCleaner............................................................3=4

CartonContents..................................................................3

HowToUse

CleanerDescriptions..........................................................5

CleaningTooJs .................................................................. 7-8

Embedded Dirt FINBER_M Feature ...................................... 6

Upright Cleaner ................................................................ 5-7

Self°PropeJ Feature ............................................................ 5

mmportant Safeguards ............................................................ 2

Maintenance

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

Cleaning Filters .................................................................. 9

Lubrication ........................................................................ 1t

Replacing Berets ............................................................ 10-11

Replacing Brush Roll .................................................. 10, 11

Repmacing Edge Groomers .............................................. 11

Repmacing Filter Bag ............................................................ 9

Replacing Headlight ........................................................ 8-g

Thermal Protector .............................................................. 1t

Trouble Shooting .................................................................. 12

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

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

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.

Carton contents

C ..............

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

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Not required for assembly:
E. Extra filter bag (one already

installed in cleaner)
R Extra belt (one already installed

in cleaner)

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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.

NOTE: Hose must be connected as shown for all
operations.

Remove switch lock (B) above ON-
OFF 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 plug-
ging cord into electrical outlet.

Remove label (D) from self-propel
button.

G

Align end of hose with projection (E)

over slots (F) in dirt duct on back of

handle.

Place smaller diameter end of wand,

into bottom of rack. Snap wand into

clip at the top. Repeat with other
wand.

Slide hose into (F) and twist hose to

lock it into place.

Open tool cover.
Insert ends of dusting brush (H),

crevice tool (1) and furniture nozzle
(J) into storage areas.

Close tool cover.

Position hose over rack and into
hose tube (G).

Now that your new

Self.Propelled

WindTunnel TM

vacuum cleaner is

assembled,

it's ready to use!