Hoover U6436900 Owner’s Manual

TurboPOWER" Self-Propelled

WindTunner with

Powered Hand Tool

by HOOVER

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This WindTunner vacuum cleaner takes

HOOVER® HEPA Filtration Type "Y" filter bags

This product was designed for easy

Assembly (See page 3)

WARRANTY

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Owner's Manual

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ESPAi_OL -_ pag. 15-23 FRAN_AIS -_ p. 25-32

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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 liquids 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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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 Ron......11-12

Replacing Edge Groomers .............................................. 12

Replacing Filter Bag.. ........................................................ 8

Replacing Headlight ................................................... .9-10

Thermal Protector ........................................................ ..12

Trouble Shooting .................................................................. 13

Clearing Blockages ................................................... 13-14

Warranty ................................................................................ 14

This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped

from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assembly

or operation,

Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on "Service" button) 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.

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. Nose, cleaning tools and wands (packed on cleaner)

C. Handle

D. Cleaner-Powered Hand Tool packed in storage area

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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.

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•

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

Align end of hose with projection (E) over slots (F) in dirt duct on back of

handle.

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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.

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Snap dusting brush (H), crevice tool (I) and furniture nozzle (J) into stor- age area on back of cleaner.

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

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.

Cleaner description

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

This cleaner is intended for household use.

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The assembled cleaner will

looklike 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: (some

models) 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 OFR

13.Carpet height control:

slide knob to correct setting for height of

carpet being cleaned.

14. Headlight

15. 'Dirt FINDER' display

(some models)

16.Embedded 'Dirt FINDER'

sensitivity switch (some models)

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

ON-OFF Switch

Plug cord into electrical outlet. Toturn cleaner ON, push switch up.

Toturn 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.

Self-propel feature

This feature allows you to control how quickly the cleaner moves.

Note: The self-propel feature oper- ates 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, non- carpeted 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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Carrying cleaner

The cleaner can be moved by using the earrying handle located on the baek of the ¢leaneK

(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 sur- face dust and lint which the system may

not detect, or that the carpet is general- ly 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 cleanen To decrease the feature's sensitivity to dirt, set the switch to the "Reg." (Regular) position.

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.

Carpet height

adjustment

When it is necessary to raise and lower the front of the cleaner for various car-

pet 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 clean-

ing performance.

Note: Ifthe cleaner is difficult to push,

slide control to the next higher setting.

For ease in sliding knob, place handle in the upright position and tilt cleaner for-

ward.

Embedded Dirt FINDER"

feature (some models)

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 through- out cleaning except when the detector

senses that a larger amount of dirt is being picked up; then the red light will

come on.

BRUSH ROLL

ON OFF

CARPET HARD

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 fleers. For ease in sliding knob, place handle

in the upright position and tilt cleaner

forward.

AUTOMATIC

BRUSH ROLL

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ON OFF

Automatic brush roll indicator (some models)

When red is hi the OFF window, brush roll is STOPPED.

When red is in the ON window brush roll is ROTATING.

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 clean- er 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 base-

boards 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 itto

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 posi-

tion to activate the automatic "brush

roll OFF" and for convenience in moving the cleaner from one area to

another.

Turn cleaner OFF before disconnect-

ing and connecting hose to hose tube (A).

To use hose, lift hose end as shown.

Select proper tool

D. Dusting brush may be used for

carved furniture, table tops, books,

lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers.

E. Furniture nozzle may be used for

upholstered furniture, draperies, mat- tresses, clothing, automobile interiors, and carpeted stairs.

F. Crevice tool may be used in tight

spaces, corners and along edges in

such places as dresser drawers, uphol-

stered furniture, stairs and baseboards.

G. Wands are used to give extra length to your hose. Use them with any of the

above tools.

H. Powered hand tool may be used for

upholstered furniture, carpeted stairs and hardqo-reach places.

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Attach wand and tools

Attach any tool or wand to the hose (I) by pushing it firmly into hose.

Attach second wand or tool to wand (J) 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 tod 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.

Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and

care of your cleaner will ensure contin- ued cleaning effectiveness.

Filter bag

When to replace

Check filter bag from time to time. It is recommended that you change the filter

bag before debris reaches the bottom of the bag collar, If more dirt than this

accumulates, your cleaner will not oper- ate effectively,

Note: All new carpet has loose fibers which can fill the bag quickly while

vacuuming. This type of debris does not activate the "Cheek Bag" indicator,

available on some models. So, if you are using the cleaner on

new carpet, be sure to change the fil- ter bag often, even if you have a

"Check Bag" indicator and it does not show red.

CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder or cornstarch, 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.

Extra reach hose*

Follow the steps below for attaching and detaching the hose.

1. Push ON/OFF switch to OFF

position.

2. Remove regular hose from cleaner.

3. Align end of extra reach hose with projections (K) over slots (L) in dirt duct (Fig. 2-17).

4. Slide hose into (L) and twist hose to lock it into place (Fig. 2-18).

(To detach hose, reverse procedure.)

5. Attach wands or tools to the other end of hose.

*available at additional cost if not includ- ed with your cleaner

Where to buy

Filter bags may be purchased from

Authorized Hoover Dealers, Leading

Retailers, from Hoover Factory Service

Centers, or through The Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.com.

Whatto buy

To assure cleaning effectiveness, use only Genuine HOOVER® HEPA

Filtration T_LpeY disposable filter

bags.

It is imperative that you use only gen- uine HOOVER filter bags distributed by

The Hoover Company to assure your cleaner operates at peak performance. HOOVER bags can be identified by

these trademarks

Check bag indicator

The indicator (M) 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. Ifthe 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).

Changing filter bag

Disconnect cleaner from electrical

outset,

Removing bag door

Tochange filter bag, grasp top of bag

door and pull door forward.

Remove door,

Secondary and final

filters

Removing and installing filter bag

Graspfilter bag collar(A) and pullcollar fromtube (B).

Note: Do not clean out old filter bag and reuse. Discard used filter bag.

Hold new filter bag as shown. Align open- ing in filter bag with (B).

Push (A) firmly onto (B). Tuck in filter bag.

Replacing bag door

Reposition bag door by placing tab on bottom of doer into opening (C).

Press top of door to snap securely shut.

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. Check for debris accumulation by

removing bottom plate (Fig. 3-9) and

looking in the channels next to the brush

roll (Fig. 3-18).

Remove any accumulation.

Reposition bottom plate (Fig. 3-13).

Replacing final filter

The final filter assists in the filtration process to return clean air to the room.

The final filter 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. 3-6). Grasp filter (B) and pull it straight out.

Reposition new filter by reversing this procedure.

Should you want to replace this filter, ask for HOOVER part No. 40110006.

Do not operate cleaner without both the secondary and final filter in place.

How to reattach filter

door

The filter door is designed with a "break- away" feature which allows it to snap

free if it is pushed open too far. To reattach, align hinges (C) of cover

with slots on sides of filter area.

Press door back into place.

Check brush roll chan- nels

Because your WindTunnel TM cleaner picks up so well, we strongly recom- mend you check for debris accumulation

in the channels next to the brush roll

when you check the filters. Removing this debris will help maintain you clean-

er's excellent pick up and suction.

Remove debris as follows:

Disconnect cleaner from electrical

outlet.

Headlight

replacement

What to buy

This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base

type 912 bulb, Hoover part No.

27313101.

Removing lens

Disconnect cleaner from electrical

outlet.

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

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Installing bulb and replacing lens

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 two

screws.

Belt replacement

The belts are located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be

checked from time to time to be sure

they are in good condition.

The flat (wide) belt is described below;

the other is described under "Brush roll

replacement".

When to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Warning - Brush roll can start

suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it is turned over.

Tocheck the fiat belt, remove bottom plate as shown in Fig. 3-9. Replace belt

if it is stretched, cut or broken.

What to buy

Toassure effective operation, use only genuine HOOVER belts with your clean-

er. When purchasing a new belt, ask for: Flat belt - HOOVER part No.

38528035.

Replacing flat belt

Removing bottom plate

Disconnect cleaner from electrical

outlet. Warning - Brush roll can start

suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it

is turned over.

Place handle in low position and turn

cleaner over so bottom side is up.

Remove the 4 screws as shown with a

Phillips screw driver.

Lift off bottom plate (A).

Removing belt

Flat belt (B) operates the self-propel fea-

ture and indirectly drives the brush roll.

Remove used belt (B) from large pulley (C) and discard.

Replacing bottom plate

Reposition bottom plate and 4 Phillips head screws. Tighten screws securely.

Positioning back of belt

With lettering on outside of belt, slide

new belt over motor shaft (D).

Brush roll replacement

When to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Warning - Brush roll can start

suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it is turned over.

When brush roll brushes are worn, it should be replaced.

Positioning front of belt

Place other end of belt over large pulley

shown.

Extra effort may be required to stretch

belt onto pulley.

Tocheck condition of brushes, move the edge of a card across bottom plate

while turning brush roll. To maintain

cleaning effectiveness, replace brush

roll if brushes de not touch card.

What to buy

When purchasing a new brush roll ask

for HOOVER part No. 48414069,

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