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ALABAMA
Pinebrook Shpg. Ctr.
3980B Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
(25 I) 341-0304
(251) 341-0395 fax
ARIZONA
3434 West Bell Rd.
Phoeniz, AZ 85053
(602) 439-2751
(602) 564-0938 fax
4881 E. Speedway Blvd.
TIICSOI1, AZ 85712
(520) 795-5612
(520) 322-6016 fax
Mesa Shores Shol)ping Ctr.
2136 East Baseline Rd.
Suite B-1
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 633-0622
(480) 633-0626 fax
CALIFORNIA
Sycanlore Plaza
1047 N. State College Blvd.
Anahein_, CA 92806
(714) 635-5710
(714) 635-8432 fax
Burlingalne Plaza Shpg.Ctl:
1803A El Canlino Real
Burlingalne, CA 94010
(650) 652-7810
(650) 652-7811 fax
1660 Contra Costa Blvd.
Suite C
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 674-1206
(925) 674-1304 fax
West Gate Shpg. Ctr.
17498 Hawthorne Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90504
(3 I 0) 921-6523
(3 I 0) 921-6533 fax
1834 Fulton Ave.
Sacran_ento, CA 95825
(916) 481-4860
(916) 481-1528 fax
1287 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-9560
(619) 276-4359 fax
3628 Geary Blvd.
gall Franciso, CA 94118
(415) 668-5101
(415) 668-5976 fax
Greenhouse Market Place
699 Lewelling Blvd.
Sail Lealldro, CA 94579
(510) 346-2400
(5101 346-2402 fax
6487 N. Blackstone Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 449-8258
(559) 449-0302 fax
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HOOVER SALES & SERVICE CENTERS
230 S. Lake Ave. #2
Pasadena, CA 91101
(6261 229-0636
(626) 229-0638 fax
19030 Velltura Blvd. #B
Tdrzalla, CA 91356
(818) 345-7637/7827
(818) 609-1246 fax
COLORADO
Acadenly PI. Shpg. Ctr.
5142 N. Acadenly Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CC) 80918
(719) 260-9988
(7191 260-8353 fax
Mollaco Village Shpg. Ctl:
2200 S. Mollaco Pkwy.
Denver, CC) 80222
(303) 757-4904
(303) 757-2723 fax
FLORIDA
303 E. Altalnonte Dr, Ste 1100
Altalnonte Springs, FL 3270 I
(407) 83 1-1444
(407) 83 1-5444 fax
102 Flanlingo Rd.
Pelnl%oke Pines, FL 33027
(954) 432-003 I
(954) 432-6350 fax
GEORGIA
3655 Roswell Rd. NE, SEe 126
Buckhead, GA 30342
/404) 814-1574
/404) 814-1035 fax
1064 OM Peachtree Rd.
Ste 102
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 442-9907
(678) 442-9947 fax
2960 Shallowford Rd. #200
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 560-0066
(678) 560-0068 fax
10779 Alpharetta Hwy.
Suite 170
Roswell, GA 30076
/770) 64%0425
(770) 649-0704 fax
IDAHO
520 S. Meridan Rd, Ste. 150
Meridian, ID 83642
/208) 855-4775
(208) 855-4776 fax
ILLINOIS
Winston Plaza Shpg. Ch.
1372 Winston Plaza
Mehose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-3800
(708) 344-3853 Lax
Yorkshire Plaza
4328 East New York Street
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 499-5728
(630) 499-5816 fax
IOWA
3001-100th St.
Urbandale, IA 50322
1515) 331-0550
1515) 331-0545 fax
KENTUCKY NEW MEXICO
4131 Shelbyville Rd. Fiesta Crossillgs
Louisville, KY 40207 4770 Montgomery VC NE
(502) 895-4775 Suite A-103
(502) 895-9874 fax Albuquerque, NM 87109
LOUISIANA (505) 883-4970 fax
4027 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002 NEW YORK
(504) 888-1851 Sheridan Centre
(504) 888-0752 fax 3312 Sheridan Drive
MARYLAND (716) 831-0153
Belair Beltway Plaza (716) 833-2423 fax
7632 Belair Rd.
Baltinlore, MD 21236 Kohl '_,Shopping Plaza
(410) 668-8100 3523A Helnpstead Turnpike
(4101 668-9228 fax Levittown, NY II 756
Muddy Branch
305 Muddy Brancl_l Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301 ) 948-0864
(301 ) 948-0866 fax
MICHIGAN
Evergreen Plaza Bhpg. Ctr.
19799 West 12 Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 552-6253
(248) 552-6256 fax
MINNESOTA
I_nollwood Village Shpg. Ctr.
8922 Highway 7
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(952) 935-009 I
(952) 935-0462 fax
Falcon C rossillg Shpg. Ctl:
1539 W. Larpenteur Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55113
(651 ) 644-8684
(651 ) 644-6621 fax
MISSOURI
201 EastGregory
K,tllsas City, M() 64114
(8161 333-7440
(816) 333-3184 fax
18931 Valley View Pkwy.
Ste F
hldependence, MO 64055
(816) 795-5303
(816) 795-5759
NEBRASKA
Plaza II Shpg. Ctr.
2449 S. 120 th Street
()n_aha, NE 68144
(402) 330-2290
(402) 330-7675 fax
NEVADA
Eastern Beltway Shpg. Ctr.
2050 East Serence Ave.
Suite 620-3
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 614-0777
(702) 614-0787 fax
7920 W. Tropical Parkway
Suite 110
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 645-4320
(702) 645-7518 fax
(505) 883-0800
Amherst, NY 14226
(5161 520-1233
(516) 520-1293 faxThe Festival at
1577 Ridge Rd. West
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 865-7190
(585) 865-7214 fax
Northern Lights Shpg. Ctn
320 Northern Lights Plaza
No. Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 454-4682
(315) 454-4782 fax
NORTH CAROLINA
Four Seasons Plaza
6449 Albelnarle Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 568-037 I
(704) 568-4283 fax
OHIO
4032 Belden Village St.
Cal_ton, OH 44718
(330) 491-0086
(330) 491-0140 fax
Cross Pointe Shpg. Ctr. 109
101 E. Alex-Bell Rd.
Centerville, C)H 45459
(937) 291-3560
(937) 291-0076 fax
Civic Center Plaza
2256 Waycross Rd.
Forest Park, C)H 45240
(5131 522-7575
(5131 522-7580 fax
Shoppes of Kenwood II
7714 B Montgolnery Rd.
Cincilulati, OH 45236
(513) 791-7930
(513) 791-7934 fax
5160 Great Northerll Plaza
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 734-2755
(440) 734-2799 fax
Cranston Center
5831 Sawlnill Rd.
Colulnbus, OH 43017
(614) 760-9399
(614) 760-9331 fax
104 Boardlnan-Poland Rd.
Boardnlan, OH 44512
(3301 758-1828
(3301 758-1332 fax
3109 West Market Street
FairlawlL OH 44333
(330) 864-6700
(330) 864-6702 fax
OKLAHOMA UTAH
3710 NW 50 th St. 6935 Park Centre Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Salt Lake City, UT 8412 I
(405) 947-4436 (801) 304-0516
(405) 947-0886 fax (801) 304-0546 fax
PENNSYLVANIA
Great Southern Shpg. Ctr.
I 155 Washil_gton Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 221-4568
(412) 221-0145 fax
Lincoln Court Shpg. Ctl:
245 Lallcaster Pike
Frazer, PA 19355
(6101 651-0570
(6101 651-0572 fax
TENNESSEE North 291 I Mollroe
_.L ,_- . _- S_okane WA 99205
2200 i_. _JellYlalltOWll VKW J
Suite 7 Y (509) 328-9514
Cordova, TN 38016
(90 I) 2664)333
(901) 2664181 I fax
Marl<et Place SIipg. Ctr.
9309A I(ingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 690-0785
(865) 694-9985 fax
Tile Maples Shpg. Ctn
I 010 Murffeesboro Rd.
Suite 126
FranklilL TN 37064
(615) 599-2949
(6151 599-9663 fax
TEXAS
135(,3 Preston Rd.
Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 503-9494
(972) 503-9496 fax
S. Frisco Village Shpg Ctr
2930 Prestoll Rd.
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-0555
(469) 633-0745 fax
Westhill Village SIipg. Ctr. (262) 857-3176
7613 Westheimer (262) 857-6815 fax
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 334-0199 CANADA
(713) 334-1341 fax Hoover Canada
N. Towne Plaza Shpg. Ctr. Montreal, E,)uebec H4N 2Y8
6900 San Pedro, Suite 137
Sail Antonio, TX 78216 (514) 384-5940 fax
(210) 829-1906
(210) 805-0612 fax Hoover Callada
19507 1-45, Suite #900 Burlington, C)ntario
Cypresswood Ct. L7R 4A8
Spril_g, TX 77388 (905) 335-331 I
(281) 288-5803
(281) 288-5876 fax
1823 West Bay Area Blvd.
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 338-2830
(281) 338-2835 fax
1491 LeeTrevino Dr, Ste D
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 598-8633
(9151 598-8610 fax
VIRGINIA
Tuckernuck Sq. Shpg. Cir.
9018 W. Broad Street
Richn_ond, VA 23294
(804) 747-8249
(804) 747-3395 fax
WASHINGTON
837 NE Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 367-4425
(206) 367-0632 fax
(509) 328-9562 fax
WEST VIRGINIA
35 Riverwalk Plaza
S. Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 744-4748
(304) 744-4779 fax
WISCONSIN
Stein Mart Plaza
2791 South Oneida St.
Ashwaubenon, Wl 54304
(920) 494-944 I
(920) 494-5059 fax
Midvale Plaza
505 S. Midvale Blvd.
Madison, Wl 5371 I
(608) 238-3470
(608) 238-0120 fax
10244 W. National Ave.
W. Allis, Wl 53227
(414) 327-7430
(414) 327-9875 fax
Lakeside Marl<etplace
I 1211 120 th Ave.
Suite D-067
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53142
9012 L'Acadie Blvd.
(514) 384-8030
4151 North Service Rd.
(905) 335-3320 fax
9/05
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,
including the following:
READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.
N
To reduce the risk of fire,
dedric shock, or injury:
English -_ pages 3-18
ESPANOL _ prig 19-30
I Owner's Manual 1
FRAN(_AIS .,_ 31-42
Important safeguards ........ 3
Carton contents ............ 4
Unpacking ................ 4
Cleaner description .......... 5
How to use ................ 6
Using as an upright ........ 6
Electrical cord ........... 6
Control panel ............ 6
Auto agitator shut-off ...... 6
Transporting ............. 7
Cleaning rugs ............ 7
Using tools ............ 8,9
Using as a canister ........ 10
Carrying ............... 10
Cieanin[_ stairs ......... 10
Emptying aMrt cup .......... 11
Maintenance .............. 12
FiRters ................. 12
Lubrication ............. 15
Clearing blockages ...... 12A 3
Agitator brush roll ........ 14
Agitator belt ............. 14
Service ................. 17
Storage ............... 14,15
Troubleshooting ......... 16,17
Warranty ................ 18
@2005 The Hoover Company
www.hoover.com
03
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A. Cleaner
Position handle Lock hand[e in place
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B-.. C
The telescoping handle/
wand (A) with attached
flexible hose needs to be posi-
tioned and locked in place.
Slide the locking latch (B)
toward the control panel to
allow the wand to be inserted
into the opening. Push the
wand all the way down into
the opening, aligning the but-
ton projection on the wand
with the slot.
Slide the locking latch (B)
away from the control panel
(C)to secure the telescoping handle/
wand.
To remove the wand for tool use,
slide the locking latch toward the
control panel and remove the wand.
Unfold cleaner
To unfold the ZTMcleaner for
use in the upright position,
grasp and hold the pull ring(D) as
you are pulling up and slightly for-
ward on either the carry handle or
telescoping handle/wand. It will
click when locked in place.
Features
Use the following to identify the parts and
features of the ZTM cleaner:
1. Handle grip
2. Telescoping handle release
button
3. Hose
4. Telescoping handle/wand
5. ON/OFF control panel (base of handle)
6. Wand locking latch
7. Carry handle
8. Pull ring (to unfold or collapse)
9. Tool/cord storage corr_partment
10. Dirt cup handle
11. Self-cleaning HEPA filter (located in upper
cavity above dirt cup)
12. Dirt cup
1_;. Final filter
14. Nozzle
15. Soft wheels
16. Access door
17. Handle release pedal
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on
data plate on underside of the main body
of the cleaner.
This cleaner is intended for household use.
15
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 proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
11
17 16
DO NOT USE CLEANER OUTDOORS OR ON DAMP OR WET
SURFACES,
Electrical cord
i Open the tool/c:ord storagecompartment (A), located on the side
of the cleaner and remove the cord. The top cord hook swivels for
quick cord release.
ON/OFF and control panel
The DigiToucW s_control panel (B) is located at the handle base.
Open tool/cord storage compartment to remove cord and plug
cord into electrical outlet. Close storage door.
To turn cleaner ON, press (_ once.
To turn cleaner OFF, press Q again.
The control panel allows you to choose a cleaning mode for carpet
height or hard surface floors.
For best cleaning results, select the LOW setting. If the cleaner is difficult
to push, select a higher setting.
Select the type of carpet to be cleaned:
HIGH for deep pile carpet,
MED for medium pile,
LOW for low pile, level loop, kitchen type, and other similar types,
HARD SURFACEfor barefloors. The agitator is OFF; the nozzle is setat
LOW.
Automatic agitator shutoff
The agitator will turn off when the handle is in the upright, storage posi-
tion in either the upright cleaner or canister cleaner (folded) positions.
Transporting upright cleaner
Put handle in upright position. Tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and
push forward.
Carrying cleaner
The cleaner can be carried by placing hand under the control panel
lifting.
Handle positions
jThe handle of your cleaner hasthree positions: upright for storage
and for when using cleaning tools; operating position for general
operation on carpets and floors; Jowfor reaching under low furniture.
Stepon handle releasepedal (A), then pull handle back to lower handle.
Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs
Set control panel to either HIGH or MED carpet height.
Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end. Before
reaching edge, push down on handle. This will lift up the nozzle and will
prevent the rug from clinging to the cleaner. Continue to lift up nozzle so
that when you have reached the edge, it is completely off the rug. Move
cleaner back to start again, lower nozzle, and use only forward strokes.
A
Using the tools
The tools may be used with the ZT_ cleaner either in the upright position,
or folded into the storage, or canister position.
The agitator will automatically turn off: (1) when the handle is in the
upright, storage position or (2) when the cleaner is in the canister position
(folded).
Tool storage compartment
DThe tools are located behind the tool/c:ord storage compartment.
Select the proper tool for the cleaning task.
B. Dusting brush use for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, light-
C
D
ing fixfures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers.
C. Crevice tool use in tight spaces,corners and along edgesin such
places asdresserdrawers, upholstered furniture, stairs,and baseboards.
D. Upholsterytool usefor upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses,
clothing, automobile interiors and carpeted stairs.
E.Telescoping handle/wand (attachedto the hose)can be ex_endedby
pushing forward on builon and pulling wand outward. Shortenthe tele-
scoping handle/wand by pushing forward on the button and pulling back.
It can be usedwith any of the above tools.
Attach wand and tools
All tools attach in the same manner.
Tools may be attached to the telescoping handle/wand or
directly to the hose.
Thehosecanberemovedfromthewandbytwistingthehose
endinaclockwisedirectionandpullingawayfromthewand.
Twistwandortoolslightlytotightenorloosentheconnection.
Forconvenience,thehose,whenattachedtothewand,swivels360°.
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.
To fold the ZTs_cleaner for canister use, grasp and hold the pull ring
asyou are pushing down and slightly backward on either the tele-
scoping handle/wand or handle grip. It will click when locked in
place.
Carrying canister cleaner
The cleaner can be carried in the canister position as shown.
Referto "Using the tools" under the Upright Cleaner section for select-
ing, attaching and using cleaning tools.
Stair cleaning
The hoseon the ZTs_cleaner extends a full 20' and will reach all the
way to the top of a flight of stairswhen the cleaner isplaced atthe bot-
tom.
Use the hoseand the upholstery tool for stair cleaning.
I Always placethe cleanerat the bottom of the stairs.Cleanfrom
bottomto top.
CAUTION: To avoid personal iniury_and to prevent the cleaner from
falling, use extra care if the cleaner is placed on stairs.
Dirt cup
kYour cleaner is equipped with a self-cleaning HEPA filter.
P
This filter is NOT removable.
While the cleaner is in operation, the pre-filter screen(A) will stop larger
debris from entering the HEPAfilter chamber. This larger debris will be
seencollecting inthe larger sideof the dirt cup (B).The HEPAfilter will
collect fine particles that have passedthrough the pre-filter screen.The
HEPAfilter cleans itself while rotating, depositing fine debris inthe smaller
side of the dirt cup (C).
The 'Z' cleaner wBI continue to perform at maximum cleaning levels if the
pre-filter screen is cleaned when the dirt cup is emptied (see Fig. 19).
If you notice that the filter is rotating slower than normal, not rotating, or
the filter light comes on, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
When to empty
It is recommended that the dirt cup be emptied before the dirt reaches the
top of the dirt cup or after every use if you prefer.
How to empty
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use cleaner without dirt
cup or filters in place.
Unfold the cleaner to the upright position before removing dirt cup.
To remove cup, pull handle to unlatch (:up. Pull cup straight out.
Q urn the dirt cup upside down over a trash container. Pull tab to
release door (D). Empty dirt cup.
CLEAN THE PRE-FJLTERSCREEN (E) using the dusting brush tool.
Pushthe cup straight into the dirt cup cavity, push up sJightlyand
pivot the handle back to lock the dirt cup in place.
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Properuseandcareofyourcleanerwill ensurecontinuedcleaning
effectiveness.
HEPA filter
The HEPA filter equipped with your cleaner is self-cleaning, and
under normal cleaning conditions, should not need to be replaced.
If you feel that this filter needs replacement, take your cleaner to an
Authorized Hoover Sales and Service Center.
Final filter
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use cleaner without
dirt cup or filters in place.
QThe final filter, located on the opposite side of the cleaner
from the dirt cup, is removable and can be washed in cold
water and a mild detergent. Rinse and let filter air dry completely
before repositioning.
To remove this filter, rotate filter cover counterclockwise.
Remove the filter, wash, air dry and return to the filter cavity.
Replace the filter cover by aligning the tabs and rotating clockwise
back into position.
Should you want to replace this filter, ask for HOOVER part No.
38762013.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system. Referto
the following stepsto check for blockages continuing with each step
until the blockage is found:
Turncleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet.
1.Check fullness of dirt cup container. Emptycup if full.
(SeeFigs.17 & 18)
2. Clean pre-fiJter screen using dusting brush tool (see Fig. 19).
Check agitator brush roll
3. Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet.
4. Turn cleaner over an(] clear blockage from brush roll. Do not
attempt to remove the agitator brush roll,
Return cleaner to operating position. Plug in, turn cleaner back ON and
continue cleaning.
Check behind access door
5. Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. Remove
accessdoor (A);check for blockage. Replace accessdoor.
Check airflow path
6. Remove hose from wand.
7. Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check for suction at end of hose. If
,there is suction, continue with step 9. If there is no suction, check for
blockage in hose. Clear blockage.
8. Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet.
9. Lower handle to floor. Remove 2 screws, one on each side of the
t hose. Check for blockage in hose. Clear blockage.
Check wand
10. Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet.
11. Remove wand from cleaner. Check for blockage. Clear blockage.
Theagitatorbrushrollisdesignedtolastthelifetimeofthecleaner,it
typicallyshouldnotneedreplacement.Ifyoufeeltheagitatorbrushroll
needstobecheckedor replaced, take your cleaner to an Authorized
Hoover Salesand Service Center. Do not attempt to remove the
_agitator brush roll.
The agitator cavity underneath the cleaner can be checked for
debris such as hair, strings, etc.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Turn cleaner over and
remove any debris that has accumulated on the agitator [)rush roll. D_
not attempt to remove the agitator brush roll
Returnthe cleaner to upright position.
The agitator belt is designed to last the lifetime of the cleaner. It typically
should not need replacement. If you feel the agitator beretneeds to be
checked or replaced, take your cleaner to an Authorized Hoover
Sames and Service Center. Do not attempt to remove the agitator
beret.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Cord storage
O pen the tool/cord storage compartment. Wrap the cord in a
clockwise direction around the two cord hooks, ending with the
plug end at the center of the storage cavity. The plug should not be
against the tool so it interferes with closing the door.
Fold deaner to storage position
The cleaner can be folded to the storage,or canister position for more
compact storage.To fold the ZTM cleaner for storage, grasp and hold
the pull ring (A) as you are pushing down and slightly backward on either
the telescoping handle/wand or handle grip. It will click when it is locked in
place.
The cleaner is equipped with bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for time
life of the cleaner. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Therefore, do
not add lubricant to any bearings.