Self.Propelled
WindTunnel TM
Bagless
with Powered
Hand Tool
by HOOVER
This product was designed for
easy Assembly (See page 3)
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Owner's Manual
ENGLISH -) pp.1-15
ESPANOL ,,,)pag. 17-26
FRANOAtS ,,,)p. 27-36
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operating cleaner
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in the spaces provided and retain this information.
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and has serial number
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your cleaner,
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Index
Assembling Cleaner ............. 3
Carton Contents .............. 3
How To Use
Cleaner Descriptions ........... 4
Cleaning Tools .............. 6-7
Embedded Dirt FINDER TMFeature .5
Upright Cleaner ............. 4-6
Self-Propel Feature ............ 4
Important Safeguards ............ 2
Maintenance
Authorized Service ........... 13
Cleaning Filters ............. 8-9
Emptying Cup ............... 7-9
Lubrication .................. 13
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 ..... 13
Replacing Headlight ........... 9
Thermal Protector ............ 13
Trouble Shooting .............. 14
Clearing Blockages ........... 14
Warranty ..................... 15
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Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
arn ,o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
W ing:
• 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.
• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.
• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty cup and clean filter 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.
Save these instructions!
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 the "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
Accessories
A
B
Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown. Make
sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing.
A. Handle section
B. Cleaner body
C. Handle screw packet (in bag
with owner's manual)
Looking at the back of the cleaner,
make sure switch (A) is in the OFF
position.
The accessories are packed on the
cleaner,
Not all accessories are included with
every model.
D. Hose*
E. Dusting brush
R Furniture nozzle
G. Wands
H. Crevice wand
I. Powered hand tool
*some models include an extra hose
It may be necessary to move the
hose in order to attach the handle.
Slide handle into back of cleaner.
Push 4 screws into holes on back of
handle.
Using a Phillips screw driver, tighten
screws securely.
Note: The white switch lock above the
ON/OFF switch aids in the assembly of
your cleaner. Assembly can be contin-
ued if the switch lock is missing.
However, do not remove the switch
lock until assembly is completed.
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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.
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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
look like the drawing.
1. Handle
2. Self-propel button
3. ON-OFF switch
4. Tool cover
5. Powered hand tool
6. Dusting brush
7. Furniture nozzle
8. Dirt cup latch
9. Dirt cup lid
10. Dirt cup
11. Dirt cup handle
12. HEPA cartridge filter
(inside dirt cup)
13. Pre-filter (inside dirt cup)
14. Final filter
15. Three-position handle
release pedal: step on
pedal to lower handle to
operating or low posi-
tions.
16. Nozzle control knob:
slide knob to correct
setting for height of car-
pet being cleaned.
17. Brush roll control
18. Furniture guard
19. Headlight
20. Edge groomers
21. Hose
22. Hose rack
23. 'Dirt FINDER' display*
24. Embedded 'Dirt FINDER'
sensitivity switch*
25. Cord hooks: wrap
cord around hooks for
storage. The top hook
can be rotated right or
left for easy cord
release.
26. Carrying handle
27. Extension wands
28. Crevice wand: stores in
rear wand.
*available on some
models
ON-OFF Switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Toturn cleaner ON, push switch (A) up.
Toturn cleaner OFF, push switch down.
Polarized plug
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 lifted by using the
carrying handle on the back of the
cleaner.
Embedded Dirt FINDER TM
feature (available on some models)
With red and green lights (C), 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.
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.
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.
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 (D) 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 (D) to the "Reg." (Regular) posi-
tion.
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 (B) to the desired setting.
For maximum cleaning performance,
tile 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.
FLOOR
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.
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