Hoover U8188-900 Owner’s Manual
Filter bag
When to replace
Check filter bag from time to time. It is rec-
ommended that you replace the filter bag
before debris reaches the bottom of the bag
collar, if more dirt than this accumulates,
your cleaner will not operate effectively.
Note: All new carpet has loose fibers which
can fill the bag quickly while vacuuming. If
you are using the cleaner on new carpet, be
sure to change the filter bag often.
What to buy
To assure cleaning effectiveness, use only
Genuine HOOVER® HEPA Filtration Type Y
disposablefilter bags.
Changing filter Removingand installing filter bag
bag _A_!_
Remove lid. Grasp filter bag collar (A) and
Disconnectcleaner
from electrical out-
let.
Firmly pull cup/
container straight
out.
pull collar from tube (B).
Note: Do not clean out old filter bag and
reuse.Discard usedfilter bag.
Align opening in new filter bag with dirt
tube (B). Push bag collar (A) firmly onto
tube [B ). Tuck top of filter bag into con-
tainer.
Replacing
container
Replace bag con-
tainer lid. Slide
container into
place. Press firmly
until container
locks in place.
Cleaning final filter
The final filter assists in returning clean air
to the room.
To remove this filter when it becomes dirty,
lay handle flat on the floor. Press door tab
(A} and remove door.
Lift out filter (B) and hand wash it in cold
water with mild detergent.
Let filter air dry and reposition it. Replace
door. Snap closed.
Should you want to replace this filter, ask
for HOOVER part No. 40110009 or service
38766028.
Do not operate cleaner without the filter in
place.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE POSSIBLESOLUTION
Cleaner hard to Incorrect carpet height set- Move nozzle control knob to a higher set-
push ting ting
Cleaning tools
won't pick up
Visible dirt
leaking through
final filter
Dirt inside dirt
cup stops
spinning
Powered hand
tool brush roll
won't turn
Blockage in hose Clear blockage.
Note: Heavy debris may settle to the bot-
tom of the dirt cup and prevent the dirt
from spinning without affecting cleaning
performance. The cleaner can continue
to be used even if the dirt is not spinning
inside the dirt cup.
However, if the dirt does stop spinning
AND there is a noticeable decrease of per-
formance, check the items under "Cleaner
won't pick up".
Blockage in turbine channel
Remove blockage.
Low cleaner suction
Clearing blockages
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet,
Low suction or pick up may be due to a
blockage in the system. Refer to the follow-
ing steps to check for blockages continuing
with each step until the blockage is found:
A. Ifa blockage occurs during floor cleaning:
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from elec-
trical outlet.
1, Check fullness of dirt cup and filter
assembly; empty cup and clean filters if
needed.
Check dirt duet
2. Remove dirt cup,
look in duct (A}.
A"
3. Clear blockage
from dirt duct.
Check items under "Cleaner won't pick up",
E!
Check brush roll
4. Turn cleaner OFF
and unplug.
5. Turn cleaner over
and dear blockage
from brush ro11.
Return cleaner to
operating position.
Turn cleaner back
on and continue
cleaning.
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Checkhosetube
6. Turn cleaner OFF
and unplug.
7. Remove hose
from tube. Clear
blockage from
tube. Also, check
hose for blockage.
B, If a blockage
occursduringtool
use:
Turn cleaner OFF
and disconnect
from deetrical
outlet.
1. Look into hose
end and remove
any blockage.
E!
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service and
genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest
HooverSalesandServiceCenteror Authorized
HooverWarranty ServiceDealer (Depot)by:
• checking the Yellow Pages under Vacuum
Cleaners - Household" OR -
C, If a blockageoccursduringpoweredhand
tool use:
1.Disconnect powered hand tool from hose.
Remove bottom plate, belt guard and tur-
bine as described in Figs. 3-23, 3-24 and
3-29.
Remove any blockage from turbine channel
(B).
Replace belt turbine, brush roll, belt guard
and bottom plate.
If further assistance is needed, contact The
Hoover Consumer Response
Center, Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
InCanada, contact Hoover Canada, Eto-
bicoke, Ontario M8W 3R9, Phone:
1-800-263-6376 Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM EST.
• checking the Service section of The
Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.eom
OR-
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an automated
referral of authorized service outlet loca-
tions (U.S. only}.
Do not send your cleaner to Hoover, lnc.,
Company in Olenwillow for service, this will
only result in delay.
Always identify your cleaner by the complete
model number when requesting informa-
tion or ordering parts. [The model number
appears on the back of the cleaner.}
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