Hoover U8185-900, U8172-900 Owner’s Manual

Upright Vacuum

Cleaner

by HOOVER

Owner's Manual

ENGLISH -_ pp.1-12

ESPANOL '_, pag. 14-21 FRANGAIS '_' p. 23-30

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This product was designed for easy assembly (see page 3)

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operating cleaner

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When using an eJectrica{ appliance, always follow

basic precautions, including the following:

READ ALL iNSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THiS APPLIANCE

Assembling Cleaner .......................... 3=4

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

Cleaner Descriptions ............................ 4

How To Use ........................................ 4=6

Cleaning Tools .................................. 6

Carpet Height Adjustment ................ 5

Custom ControF M Switch ................ 5

If You Have a Problem ........................ 11

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

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

Lubrication .......................................... 11

Maintenance

Authorized Service .......................... i2

Cleaning filter .................................... 8

Emptying Dirt Cup ............................ 7

Replacing Powered Hand Too[

Agitator Brush Roll ...................... 10

Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt ..10

Replacing Edge Groomers .............. 9

Replacing Headmight .......................... 9

Thermal Protector .............................. 11

Warranty .............................................. 12

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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 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 flammabte or combustible materiaJs 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, dose door on cord or pull cord

around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away

from heated surfaces. * Amways disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner. * Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off aH controms 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. ff 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 onJy for its intended use as described in the instructions.

Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause

hazards.

m m To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

product,

If you need any assistance:

Visit our website at www.hoover.com. Click on the "Service" button

to find the service outlet nearest you OR

Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of service outlet

locations (U.S. only) OR

Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer

Response Center.

Please do not return this product to the store.

Carton contents

Empty carton. Find the parts shown above

before disposing of packing materials.

A. Handle section B. Cleaner body

C. Hose holder

Accessory packs

The accessories are packed on the cleaner.

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D. Hose E. Dusting brush

F. Furniture nozzle G. Powered hand tool H. Extension wand I. Crevice wand

Cleaner Assembly

Remove cardboard (A) and four screws from handle section. Discard

cardboard, but keep screws for assembly (Figs. 1-6 and 1-7).

Snap tabs on hose holder (B) into holes on handle section.

Slide handle section onto back of handle.

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Push screws into holes on back of handle (Fig. 1-6) and hose holder

(Fig. 1-7). Tighten screws securely with a

Phillips screwdriver.

Cleaner description

Place hose on holder.

Remove label (C) from Custom Control TM switch.

If label has come off during

assembly, make sure switch is in OFF (down) position before plug- ging into electrical outlet.

The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.

1. Handle 14. Nozzle control knob:

2. Custom Control TM power

switch

3. Custom Control TM

indicator

4. Tool cover

5. Dusting brush

6. Powered hand tool

7. Furniture nozzle

8. Dirt cup

9. Dirt cup handle

10. HEPA cartridge filter

11. Pre-filter

12. Final filter

13. Three position handle release pedal: step on

lever to lower handle to operating or low positions.

slide knob to correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned.

15. Furniture guard

16. Headlight

17. Edge groomers

18. Hose

19. Hose holder

20. Cord hooks: wrap

cord around hooks for storage. The top hook

rotates right or left for easy cord release.

21. Extension wand

22. Crevice wand: stores

in wand.

Polarized plug

Toreduce 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 itstill does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in

any way.

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner. This cleaner is intended for household use.

Custom Control TM switch

Plug cord into electrical outlet.

CARPET setting - turns brush rolls ON, for cleaning carpets and rugs. (Brush rolls will automatically stop turning when handle is raised to upright position.)

BARE FLOOR setting - turns brush rolls OFF for cleaning hard surfact floors.

Brush roll automatic shut-off

If something gets caught in the brush rolls,

the cleaner will automatically turn off.

Slide the 'Custom Control' switch to OFP Unplug the cleaner.

Remove obstruction from brush rolls and coninue cleaning.

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