Hoover U6441940, U6441900 Owner’s Manual

Self-Propelled

WindTunnel TM

by HOOVER

Congratulations

your purchase!

This WindTunnel 'Mvacuum cleaner takes HOOVER® Type "Y" Allergen

Filtration filter bags

This product was designed for easy Assembly (See page 3)

Owner's Manual

ENGLISH -I, pp.1-1 3

ESPANOL _ peg. 14-21 FRANQAtS _ p. 22-28

Review this manual before

operating cleaner

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The model and serial number are located on the back of the handle as shown. For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial number

in the spaces provided and retain this information. Your cleaner is model

and has serial number

It 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 fill out and return the product registration card included with

your cleaner.

Important Safeguards!

Whenusingan electricalappliance,aIwaysfo IIow basic precautions,includingthefo I Iow i ng :

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

VV a r n i n g. Toreducetheriskof 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 ch i I d r e n. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any

time.

• Keep hair, Ioosed oth ing, f i n ge rs ,feet and all parts of body away from openings, rotating agitator and other moving part s. 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, s uch as cigarettes,mat ch e s, or hot ashes.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combu s t i ble 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 cl e a n e r.T hey may damage the cleaner and the bag.

• A Iw ays turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.

• Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. C h a nge bag frequentlywhen p i cking up very fine materials such as pow d e r.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening bl o ck e d ; keep free of dust, I i n t ,h a i r,or anything that may reduce airflow.

• Do not pull or carry by cord ,use cord as a handle,close door on cord or pull

c o rd around sharp edges or corners .Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord

away from heated surfaces.

• A Iw ays disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cl e a n e r.

• Unplug cleaner when not in use.Turn off all controls before unplugg i n g.

• 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 drop p e d, damaged, left outdoors ,or dropped into water, take it to a H o over Fac t o ry Service Center or Au t h o r i zed 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 ;o t h e rs may cause

hazards.

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Index

Assembling Cleaner ............................................................ 3-4

Carton Contents .................................................................. 3

HowTo Use

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

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

Embedded Dirt FINDERTMFeature ...................................... 6

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

Self-Propel Feature ............................................................ 5

Important Safeguards ............................................................ 2

Maintenance

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

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

Lubrication ........................................................................ 12

Replacing Belts ................................................................ 10

Replacing Brush Roll .................................................. 10-11

Replacing Edge Groomers .............................................. 11

Replacing Filter Bag ........................................................ 8-9

Replacing Headlight ............................................................ 9

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

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

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

Warranty ................................................................................ 13

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).

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

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A--

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,

rmn

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 (m),

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

Close tool cover.

Position hose over rack and into hose tube (O),

Now that your new

Self-Propelled

WindTunnel

vacuum cleaner is

assembled,

it s ready to use

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