Hoover U8120, WindTunnel V2 Owner's Manual
WindTunnel
™
with V2
™
Technology
TurboPOWER
™
by HOOVER
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on your purchase!
Owner’s Manual
ENGLISH ➜ pp.1-12
ESPAÑOL ➜ pág. 15-22
FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 23-30
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easy assembly (see page 3)
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Contents
Assembling Cleaner..........................3-4
Carton Contents....................................3
Cleaner Descriptions............................5
How To Use ........................................5-7
Cleaning Tools ..................................7
Carpet Height Adjustment................6
Brush Roll Switch ............................6
Circuit Breaker ..................................6
If You Have a Problem........................11
Clearing Blockages ........................12
Important Safeguards ..........................2
Lubrication ..........................................11
Maintenance
Authorized Service..........................12
Cleaning HEPA Filter ........................8
Replacing Edge Groomers ..............9
Replacing Filter Bag ........................8
Replacing Headlight..........................9
Thermal Protector ..............................11
Warranty ..............................................12
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
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 agitators 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 filter 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
h a z a r d s .
basic precautions, including the following:
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1. Cleaner Assembly
C a rton contents
Accessories
1-1
1-2
C
A
B
Empty carton. Find the parts shown above
before disposing of packing materials.
A. Handle section
B. Cleaner body
C. Carry handle/Hose holder
E
D
F
I
J
The accessories are packed on the cleaner.
Not all accessories are included with every
model.
D. Hose I. Extension wand
E. Dusting brush J. Crevice wand
F. Furniture nozzle
G. Crevice tool
H. Powered hand tool
H
G
Note: The white switch lock above the ON/OFF switch aids
in the assembly of your cleaner. Assembly can be continued if
the switch lock is missing. However, do not remove the switch
lock until assembly is completed.
Continued ➜
3
Cleaner Assembly
1-3
A
Remove cardboard (A) and four
screws from handle section. Discard
cardboard, but keep screws for
assembly (Figs. 1-7 and 1-8).
1-6
A
1-4
B
Snap tabs on carry handle (B) into
holes on handle section.
1-5
Push switch down to OFF position.
1-7 1-8
Slide handle section onto back of handle.
1-9
Place hose on holder.
4
Push screws into holes on back of handle
(Fig. 1-7) and carry handle (Fig. 1-8).
Tighten screws securely with a Phillips
screwdriver.
1-10
C
D
Pull switch lock (C) above ON/ OFF switch
(D) straight out. Dispose of switch lock.
If switch lock has come off during
assembly, make sure switch is in OFF
position (down) before plugging into
electrical outlet.
2. How to use
Cleaner description
2-1
1
2
6
5
9
8 10
12
13
3
4
7
15
14
11
The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.
1. Handle
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Tool cover
4. Dusting brush
5. Crevice tool
6. Furniture nozzle
7. Brush roll ON/OFF switch
16
21
20
18
8. Bag container
9. Bag container handle
17
10. Final HEPA filter
11. Three position handle
release pedal: step on
19
lever to lower handle to
operating or low positions.
12. Nozzle control knob:
slide knob to correct setting for height of carpet
being cleaned.
13. Furniture guard
14. Headlight
15. Edge groomers
16. Hose
17. Carry handle/Hose holder
18. Cord hooks: wrap
cord around hooks for
storage. The top hook
rotates right or left for
easy cord release.
19. Carrying handle
20. Extension wand
21. Crevice wand: stores
in wand.
Operate cleaner only at
voltage specified on data
plate on bottom of
cleaner.
This cleaner is intended
for household use.
Polarized plug
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
p roper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
2-2
Transporting cleaner
Put handle in upright position. Tilt cleaner back on rear wheels. Push forward.
ON-OFF switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
To turn cleaner ON, push switch up.
To turn cleaner OFF, push switch down.
2-3
A
Carrying cleaner
Use the carrying handle to lift the
cleaner.
Do not lift cleaner using dirt cup
handle (A).
2-4
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.
Continued ➜
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