Hoover U6454-900, U6453-900 Owner’s Manual

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This WindTunnel TMvacuum

cleaner takes HOOVER® Type "Y"
Allergen Filtration filter bags

This product was designed for easy

Assembly (See page 3)

Owner's Manual

ENGLISH -) pp.1-14

ESPANOL ,,,)pag. 15-22
FRAN_AtS ,,,)p. 23-30

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• 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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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

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

B

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

Continued -_ 3

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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.

ulu

G

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

handle.

E

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.

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.

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

2
3

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 OFR

This cleaner is intended for household use.

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

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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B

Carrying cleaner

The cleaner can be moved by using
the carrying handle located on the back

of the cleaner.

(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 cleaner. 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.

C

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: If the cleaner is difficult to push,

slide control to the next higher setting.

Embedded Dirt FINDER TM

feature (somemode sonly)

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 floors.

AUTOMATIC

BRUSH ROLL

( )

ON OFF

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.

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.

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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 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

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, mat-

tresses, 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, uphol-
stered 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.

G

Extra reach hose*

Tile extra reach hose provides an extra
20 foot reach for easier cleaning of stairs
and hard to reach high places.

J\

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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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. Ifthe bag is full; change the bag.

2. Ifvery fine materials have been picked
up, clogging the bag pores; change the

bag.

3. Ifthere 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).

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.

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.
Change the filter bag when dirt reaches

the dotted line. 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 "Check 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.

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.

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.

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 TvDeY disposable filter
bags.

It is imperative that you use only gen-
uine HOOVER filter bags made by The
Hoover Company to assure your clean-
er operates at peak performance.
HOOVER bags can be identified by

these trademarks --

Changing filter bag
Disconnect cleaner from electrical

outlet.

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 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 door into opening (C).

Press top of door to snap securely shut.

Secondary and final filters

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.

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.

Continued ._ 9

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.

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.

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.
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).

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.

To check the flat belt, remove bottom
plate as shown in Fig. 3-9. Replace belt

if it is stretched, cut or broken.

What to buy

To assure effective operation, use only
genuine HOOVER belts with your clean-
er. When purchasing a new belt, ask
for: Flat belt - HOOVER part No.

38528035.

Headlight replace-
ment

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.

A TM

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).

BJ

c

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.

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Positioning back of belt

With lettering on outside of belt, slide

new belt over motor shaft (D).

C

Positioning front of belt

Place other end of belt over large pulley

(C) while rolling the pulley in direction
shown.