Hoover UH20040RM Owners Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Operating and Servicing Instructions

IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE.

Questions or concerns? For assistance, please call Customer Service at 1-800-944-9200

Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.

REMANUFACTURED

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Important Safeguards ..............................................................................................3

Cleaner Asembly ......................................................................................................5

Carton Contents ..................................................................................................5

Attach Handle ......................................................................................................5

Attach Dirt Cup .................................................................................................... 5

Store Tools ..........................................................................................................5

How To Use ............................................................................................................... 6

Cleaner Descriptions ........................................................................................... 6

Cord Release ......................................................................................................6

On/Off Pedal .......................................................................................................6

Handle Release ................................................................................................... 7

Floor/Carpet Cleaning .........................................................................................7

Carpet Height Adjustment ...................................................................................7

Carry Handle ......................................................................................................7

Tools .................................................................................................................... 7

Select Proper Tool ...............................................................................................7

Attach Wand And Tools .......................................................................................8

2-in-1 Tool ...........................................................................................................8

Stair Cleaning ......................................................................................................8

Maintenance ..............................................................................................................9

Dirt Cup ...............................................................................................................9

Rinsable Filters ...................................................................................................10

Cyclonic Filter Assembly .....................................................................................11

Belt ...................................................................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................12

Service.......................................................................................................................13

CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

• Fully assemble before operating.

• Operate vacuum only at voltage specified on data label on back of cleaner.

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and

before cleaning or servicing.

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under.

Close supervision is necessary when used near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow children to place fingers or other objects into any openings.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended

attachments and products.

• 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 service center prior to continuing use.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord

around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free

of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and

moving parts.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to

prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or fine

wood sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or

hot ashes.

• Do not use without dirt cup and/or filters in place.

• WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

DAMAGE:

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause damage.

• Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.

• Brushroll continues to turn while product is turned on and handle is in upright position. To avoid damage to carpet, rugs, furniture and flooring, avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed area rugs, or carpeted stairs during tool use.

• Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.

WARNING:

• 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 electrican to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Actual model may vary from images shown.

1.1 Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown. Make sure all parts are located before disposing of packing.

A. Handle/Wand B. Cleaner Body C. Dirt Cup D. 2-in-1 Tool (Dusting Brush/Crevice Tool)

1.1

1.2 Insert handle into body of cleaner. Push down until handle locks into place.

1.3 Press handle release button (A) to remove.

1.2

ATTACH HANDLE

1. CLEANER ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

1.3

1.4 Place bottom of dirt cup into vacuum body first.

Pivot cup into vacuum. Dirt cup is secure when you hear a click.

ATTACH DIRT CUP

1.4

STORE TOOLS

1.5

1.5 Snap 2-in-1 tool (crevice and dusting brush) into storage area on the back of cleaner.

2. HOW TO USE

CLEANER DESCRIPTION

2.1

*Accessories not included with your model may be purchased separately by visiting www.hoover.com, or your local HOOVER® service center.

2.2

2.2 Turn one of the

quick cord release hooks for easy cord removal. Store cord in cord guide to keep out of the way while vacuuming.

For convienient storage, wrap cord around cord hooks. Attach the plug end to cord.

CORD RELEASE/ STORAGE

Actual model may vary from images shown.

2.3

2.3 Plug cord into electrical outlet. Turn cle aner on by depressing foot pedal located on the back left side of the cleaner.

ON/OFF PEDAL

1. Handle Grip

2. Stretch Hose

3. 2-in-1 Tool (Crevice Tool and

Dusting Brush

4. Dirt Cup Release Button

5. Cyclonic Filter Assembly (inside

Dirt Cup)

6. Dirt Cup

7. Secondary Filter

8. Nozzle

9. Bumper

10. Performance Indicator

11. Hose Clip

12. Quick Release Cord Hooks

13. Power Cord

14. Wheels

15. On/Off Pedal

16. Cord guide

Actual model may vary from images shown.

2.4 Pull back handle to tilt back. Press on the front of nozzle if needed.

HANDLE RELEASE

2.4

2.5 Move the handle and adjust it to the desired position for operating the cleaner, and lowering handle to clean under furniture.

FLOOR/CARPET CLEANING

2.5

2.7 Use the carry handle to move the cleaner from room to room.

CARRY HANDLE

2.7

2.8 When using cleaning tools, cleaner handle should be in the upright position for convenience in moving the cleaner from one area to another.

Turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting and connecting hose to hose tube.

To use hose, lift hose end as shown.

2.8

TOOLS

A. 2-in-1 Tool: Crevice Tool and Dusting Brush. Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers. Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and baseboards.

B. Handle/Wand is used to give extra length to your hose. Can also be used with 2-in-1 Tool: Crevice Tool and Dusting Brush.

2.9

SELECT PROPER TOOL

(Tools may vary per model)

2.6 To adjust height setting, TURN knob (A) to desired height setting.

For maximum cleaning performance, the following carpet height settings are recommended: • Lowest setting: for all types of carpet and bare floors. • Higher settings: for very deep pile carpet, where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance.

2.6

If the vacuum is dif ficult to push, push down and turn knob to the next higher setting.

CARPET HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

! !

Not to be used for grooming a pet

CAUTION

! !

Brushroll continues to turn while product is turned on and handle is in upright position. To avoid damage to carpet, rugs, furniture and flooring, avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed area rugs, or carpeted stairs during tool use.

2.10 Remove the hose from hose caddy . Hose can

be used alone or attached to handle wand for cleaning.

To use handle wand, first remove handle from cleaner body pressing the handle release button (see Fig. 1.3). Attach hose to top of handle wand (A). Attached the 2-in-1 Tool to wand to clean (B).

2.10

STAIR CLEANING

CAUTION

! !

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.

2.12 Use the hose or crevice tool (of the 2-in-1 Tool)

for stair cleaning. With handle in upright position, clean from bottom

to top.

2.12

2-IN-1 TOOL

2.11 The 2-in-1 tool is both a Crevice T ool and an

Upholstery Tool. For use as a Crevice Tool, slide brush downward until it snaps in place. To use as an Upholstery Tool, slid brushes upward until they cover Crevice Tool and snap in place.

2.11

Actual model may vary from images shown.

CAUTION

! !

Brushroll continues to turn while product is turned on and handle is in upright position. T o avoid damage to carpet, rugs, furniture and flooring, avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed area rugs, or carpeted stairs during tool use.

ATTACH WAND AND TOOLS

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