Hoover U9125-950, U9125-900 Owner’s Manual

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ALABAMA

Pinebrook Shpg. Ctr.
3980B Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
(25 I) 341-0304

[phone] fax

ARIZONA
3434 West Bell Rd.
Phoeniz, AZ 85053
[phone]

[phone] fax

4881 E. Speedway Blvd.

TIICSOI1, AZ 85712

[phone]
[phone] fax

Mesa Shores Shol)ping Ctr.
2136 East Baseline Rd.

Suite B-1
Mesa, AZ 85204
[phone]

[phone] fax

CALIFORNIA
Sycanlore Plaza

1047 N. State College Blvd.

Anahein_, CA 92806
[phone]

[phone] fax

Burlingalne Plaza Shpg.Ctl:

1803A El Canlino Real

Burlingalne, CA 94010
[phone]
[phone] fax

1660 Contra Costa Blvd.

Suite C
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
[phone]

[phone] 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
[phone]

[phone] fax

1287 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110

[phone]
[phone] fax

3628 Geary Blvd.
gall Franciso, CA 94118

[phone]
[phone] fax

Greenhouse Market Place
699 Lewelling Blvd.

Sail Lealldro, CA 94579
[phone]

(5101 346-2402 fax

6487 N. Blackstone Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710

[phone]
[phone] fax

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HOOVER SALES & SERVICE CENTERS

230 S. Lake Ave. #2
Pasadena, CA 91101

(6261 229-0636
[phone] fax

19030 Velltura Blvd. #B

Tdrzalla, CA 91356

[phone]/7827
[phone] fax

COLORADO
Acadenly PI. Shpg. Ctr.

5142 N. Acadenly Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CC) 80918

[phone]
(7191 260-8353 fax

Mollaco Village Shpg. Ctl:
2200 S. Mollaco Pkwy.
Denver, CC) 80222

[phone]
[phone] 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
[phone] 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
[phone]

[phone] fax

2960 Shallowford Rd. #200
Marietta, GA 30066
[phone]

[phone] fax

10779 Alpharetta Hwy.
Suite 170

Roswell, GA 30076
/770) 64%0425

[phone] fax

IDAHO
520 S. Meridan Rd, Ste. 150

Meridian, ID 83642
/208) 855-4775

[phone] fax

ILLINOIS

Winston Plaza Shpg. Ch.

1372 Winston Plaza
Mehose Park, IL 60160
[phone]

[phone] Lax

Yorkshire Plaza
4328 East New York Street

Aurora, IL 60504
[phone]
[phone] 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
[phone] Suite A-103

[phone] fax Albuquerque, NM 87109

LOUISIANA [phone] fax
4027 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002 NEW YORK
[phone] Sheridan Centre

[phone] fax 3312 Sheridan Drive

MARYLAND [phone]
Belair Beltway Plaza [phone] fax

7632 Belair Rd.
Baltinlore, MD 21236 Kohl '_,Shopping Plaza

[phone] 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
[phone]

[phone] fax

MINNESOTA
I_nollwood Village Shpg. Ctr.

8922 Highway 7
St. Louis Park, MN 55426

(952) 935-009 I
[phone] 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
[phone] fax

18931 Valley View Pkwy.
Ste F

hldependence, MO 64055
[phone]

[phone]

NEBRASKA
Plaza II Shpg. Ctr.

2449 S. 120 th Street
()n_aha, NE 68144

[phone]
[phone] fax

NEVADA
Eastern Beltway Shpg. Ctr.

2050 East Serence Ave.
Suite 620-3

Las Vegas, NV 89123
[phone]
[phone] fax

7920 W. Tropical Parkway
Suite 110

Las Vegas, NV 89149
[phone]
[phone] fax

[phone]

Amherst, NY 14226

(5161 520-1233
[phone] faxThe Festival at

1577 Ridge Rd. West

Rochester, NY 14615
[phone]
[phone] fax

Northern Lights Shpg. Ctn
320 Northern Lights Plaza

No. Syracuse, NY 13212
[phone]

[phone] fax

NORTH CAROLINA
Four Seasons Plaza
6449 Albelnarle Rd.

Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 568-037 I

[phone] fax

OHIO
4032 Belden Village St.

Cal_ton, OH 44718
[phone]

[phone] fax

Cross Pointe Shpg. Ctr. 109

101 E. Alex-Bell Rd.
Centerville, C)H 45459
[phone]

[phone] 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

[phone]
[phone] fax

5160 Great Northerll Plaza
North Olmsted, OH 44070

[phone]
[phone] fax

Cranston Center
5831 Sawlnill Rd.
Colulnbus, OH 43017

[phone]
[phone] fax

104 Boardlnan-Poland Rd.
Boardnlan, OH 44512
(3301 758-1828

(3301 758-1332 fax

3109 West Market Street
FairlawlL OH 44333
[phone]

[phone] fax

OKLAHOMA UTAH

3710 NW 50 th St. 6935 Park Centre Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Salt Lake City, UT 8412 I

[phone] [phone]
[phone] fax [phone] fax

PENNSYLVANIA
Great Southern Shpg. Ctr.

I 155 Washil_gton Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
[phone]

[phone] 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 [phone]

Cordova, TN 38016
(90 I) 2664)333

(901) 2664181 I fax

Marl<et Place SIipg. Ctr.
9309A I(ingston Pike

Knoxville, TN 37922
[phone]

[phone] fax

Tile Maples Shpg. Ctn

I 010 Murffeesboro Rd.
Suite 126

FranklilL TN 37064
[phone]

(6151 599-9663 fax

TEXAS

135(,3 Preston Rd.
Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75240
[phone]

[phone] fax

S. Frisco Village Shpg Ctr
2930 Prestoll Rd.

Frisco, TX 75034
[phone]

[phone] fax

Westhill Village SIipg. Ctr. [phone]
7613 Westheimer [phone] fax

Houston, TX 77063
[phone] CANADA

[phone] fax Hoover Canada

N. Towne Plaza Shpg. Ctr. Montreal, E,)uebec H4N 2Y8
6900 San Pedro, Suite 137

Sail Antonio, TX 78216 [phone] fax
[phone]

[phone] fax Hoover Callada

19507 1-45, Suite #900 Burlington, C)ntario
Cypresswood Ct. L7R 4A8

Spril_g, TX 77388 (905) 335-331 I
[phone]

[phone] fax

1823 West Bay Area Blvd.
Webster, TX 77598
[phone]

[phone] fax

1491 LeeTrevino Dr, Ste D

El Paso, TX 79936
[phone]

(9151 598-8610 fax

VIRGINIA
Tuckernuck Sq. Shpg. Cir.

9018 W. Broad Street
Richn_ond, VA 23294
[phone]

[phone] fax

WASHINGTON
837 NE Northgate Way

Seattle, WA 98125
[phone]

[phone] fax

[phone] fax

WEST VIRGINIA

35 Riverwalk Plaza
S. Charleston, WV 25303
[phone]

[phone] fax

WISCONSIN
Stein Mart Plaza

2791 South Oneida St.
Ashwaubenon, Wl 54304
(920) 494-944 I

[phone] fax

Midvale Plaza
505 S. Midvale Blvd.

Madison, Wl 5371 I
[phone]

[phone] fax

10244 W. National Ave.

W. Allis, Wl 53227
[phone]

[phone] fax

Lakeside Marl<etplace

I 1211 120 th Ave.
Suite D-067
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53142

9012 L'Acadie Blvd.

[phone]

4151 North Service Rd.

[phone] fax

9/05

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,

including the following:

READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

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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.

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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.

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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.