Hoover UH70085, UH70035 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

Operating and Servicing Instructions

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Contents

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

Cleaner Assembly ............................................................... 4

Carton Contents ..................................................... 4

How To Use.............................................................5-9

Cleaner Descriptions ......................................................... 5

Cleaning Tools ...................................................... 7-8

Maintenance........................................................ 8-13

Dirt Cup ............................................................ 8-9

Filters ..............................................................9-I0

Headlight ......................................................... 10

Belt .................................................................II

Agitator Brushroll .................................................... 12

Powered Hand Tool ................................................ 12-13

Agitator BrushrolI ............................................... 12-13

Power Hand Tool Belt ..................................................13

Lubrication ............................................................ 14

Thermal Protector ..........................................................14

Authorized Service .........................................................14

Troubleshooting ......................................................... 15

Clearing Blockages ..................................................... 16

Warranty .................................................................. 17

lfyou need assistance:

Visit our website at hoover, com. Follow the authorized dealer locator link to find the Hoover ® authorized

dealer nearest you or call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of Hoover ® authorized dealer

locations (uoS.Only] or to speak with a customer service representative; Mon- Fri 8am- 7pro est, Please

do not return this product to the store.

This carpet cleaner is intended for household use.

Not intended for commercial use in any household or for any other commercial purpose, Operate carpet

cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner.

Plug carpet cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.

important Safety Instructions

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

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

• 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.

o Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and alI parts of body away from openings, rotating

agitator and other moving parts, . Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. o Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood

sandings or use in areas where they may be present.

o Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose_ o Unplug cleaner before connecting the powered hand tool

o 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_

o 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.

o Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cteaner.

o Unplug cleaner when not in use_ Turn off alI controls before unplugging.

° Do not unplug by pullingon cord,,To unplug,graspthe plug,not the cord_Never handle

plug or appliance with wet hands. o The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

_, Do not use with damaged cord or plug. if appliance is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, Ieft outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Sales and

Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer {Depot)_

,, Do not pull or carry, by cord, use cord as a handle, dose door on cord or pull cord around

sharp edges or comers_ Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away From heated surfaces.

o Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use onty

attachments recommended by Hoover; others may cause hazards.

o Hotd plug when rewinding cord onto cord ree!o Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding_

WARNING:

o This product contains chemicals known to the State of CaIifornia to cause cancer and

reproductive toxicity. Wash hands after handling, e Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandats_ o Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner.

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Carton contents

Attach handle

A_ Handle section B. Cleaner base and upper housing assembly

C. Cleaning tools and wands" D. Powered Hand Tool

Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown.

Make sure all parts are located before disposing of packing materials.

"Tools may vat), per model

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove (2) screws from the top of

theupper housing assembly.

Insert handle section (A) into upper housing assembly, Push down firmly until you hear a click_

Fasten (2) screws on either side of handle base,

Position Tools

Place smaller diameter end of wand (A} into bottom of rack, Snap

wand into clip at top, Repeat with other wand_

Crevice tool {B)fits into

one of the extension wands,

Fit Upholsterytool (C} into storage areaon side

ofcleaner asshown.

Fit powered hand tool (A)

into recessed area on front of cleaner, Pivot toward

handle to snap in place.

Cleaner Description

I. Soft ToucW_ handle grip

2_ ON/OFFswitch

3. Hose 4_ Dirt cupreleasebutton

5_ Dirt cup assembly

6. Hosehandle

7. Cord reel window 8_ Headlight

9, Nozzle controlknob: turn knob

to correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned,

10, Furniture guard: helps prevent

cleaner from marking furniture.

11_Agitator brushroll

shut-off pedal

12, Agitator brushrotl

shut-off indicator

13. Final filter access

14. Upholstery tool* t5. Powered hand tool

15. Crevice tool !7. Hosettool holder

18,Wands

19, Cord reel

20. Soft TouchTM wheels 2t, Handle release pedal: step

on lever to lower handle to

operating or low positions.

22. Cord rewind button: press button to rewind cordfor

storagerHold plug until cord is

rewound.

"lbols may vary per modeL

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner.

This cleaner is intended for household use_

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. tf 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 notchangetheplugin anyway,

ON-OFF Switch

Plug cord into electrical

outlet. To turn cleaner ON, push

ONf0FF switch once. To turn cleaner OFF,push

switch again.

Brushroll Switch

The cleaner is shipped with the agitator

brushroll in the OFF position. To turn the

agitator brushroll ON, step on the pedal

(A). The indicator (B) will show red in the

"brushrolt on" window.

Cord

Rewind

Graspthe end of theplug

and pull to

releasecord

from cord

reel, After desired cord

length is reached, the

cord will lock into position.

To return corcl for storage, hold plug

and press on button (A}at top of cord

reel. To prevent cord from whipping, hold plug until cord is rewound,

Carpet Height

AdJustment

The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the

nozzte (A},

When it is

necessary to raise and

lower the nozzle for

various carpet pile heights, turn

the nozzle control knob (B) to the desired setting.

Transporting

Cleaner

To move your cleaner

from room to room,

put handle in upright

position,tiltcleaner

back on rear wheels

and push forward.

Handle

Positions

The handle ofyour

cleaner

has three positions;

upright for storage and when using cleaning tools; operating

position for general operation on carpet and floors; tow for reaching

under low furniture° Step on handle release lever to lower handle,

Settings

For maximum cleaning performance, the following carpet height settings

,m. Low are recommended:

carpet,

o Lowest setting: for all types of Note: tf the cleaner is difficult to

push, turn knob to the next higher setting.

o Higher settings: forvery deep

pile carpet, where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance.

Agitator Brushroll Shut-Off

The agitator brushroll shuts off automatically for tool use, when the cleaner is in the upright position.

To manually shut off the agitator brushrotl for cleaning hard floors, step on the pedal (A). The indicator (B) willshow red

in the "brushrolI off" window. To turn the agitator brushroll on, step on the pedal again. The indicator will show red in the

"brushroll on" window_

Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above the floor and for reaching hard to clean areas, The cleaner is ready for tool use when handle is in upright position.

The agitator brushroll will not rotate when the cleaner is in the upright position or the if the agitator brushroll shut off indicator is in the OFF position when the handle is lowered°

Removing Hose

When using

cleaning tools,

place cleaner

handle in

the upright

position. The agitator

brushroll will

not rotate when the cleaner is

in the upright

position,Also,turn cleaner OFF before

disconnecting and connecting hose to hose tube [A)..

Tousehose,lift hoseend (B) asshown.

When you are finished cleaning with the

tools,reposition hose end into tube-

Attach Wand and Tools

Select Proper Tool

A. UseUpholstry

tool' to clean

upholstered

furniture, draperies, mattresses,clothing,

and carpeted stairs°

mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors, and carpeted stairs.

C. Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, upholstered

furniture, stairs and baseboards°

Dr Wands are used to give extra length to your hose. Use

them with any of the above tools.

"Toolsmay varyper modeL

B,Powered hand toolmay be used

Forupholstered furniture, draperies,

How to

Clean Tools

To clean the hose and powered hand tool, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent. Rinse with a damp cloth. DO NOT submerge powered hand tool in water.

Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent° Rinse and air dry before using.

Attach tool or wand to the hose (A)-

Attach tool to wand {B) by pushing it firmly onto the wand.

Twist wand or too] stighfly to tighten or loosen the connection,

Combination Tool

Available on some models only)

Slide brush to remove_ To replace brushes, align bottom of brush with

grooves (A) on toot. Slide brush into place.

Extra ReachTM Hose

(available at additional cost}

The Extra Reach TM hose provides easier cleaning

of stairs and hard to reach places. Follow the steps below for attaching and detaching the

Extra Reach TM hose.

Stair Cleaning

Use the hose and powered hand tool for stair

cleaning. Clean from bottom to top.

CAUTION-' To avoid personal injury or unnecessary wear to carpet, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place it at bottom of stairs.

Turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting and connecting hose, Remove hose end From dirt

duct (A), Align end of Extra ReachTM hose with projections (B) over slots on dirt duct {C)oSlide

hoseinto slots and twist hoseto lock it into

place. Alignend ofhosewithprqjections[D)overslots

{E} on Extra Reach_ hose,Slidehose into slots

and twist hose tolock it into place_ [Todetach hose, reverse procedure},

Attach wands or toolsto the other end of hose, Note: Hose must be connected to dirt duct and

hose tube after removing Extra Reach" hose for carpet or floor cleaning.

Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will

ensure continued cleaning effectiveness,

Dirt Cup

When to Empty

Empty the dirt cup before the dirt reaches the fill line (A)°

Place the cleaner in the uptight position before removing the dirt cup-

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use cleaner

without dirt cup or filters in place,

CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder or

cornstarch, may seal the filter and cause a reduction in

performance. When using the cleaner for this type of dust,

empty the cup and clean the filters often,

Dirt Cup (cont.)

How to Empty

Press dirt cup release button (A) and pivot cup oub

Place bottom of dirt cup into cteaner

body firsL Pivot cup into cleaner body,

Holding dirt cup over trash receptacle, press dirt cup door release button (A) to open dirt cup door (B),

Close door and press dirt cup door release

button to latch dirt cup door closed,

Press on dirt cup release button while

firmly pressing on

dirt cup_

Release button in

order for it to return toproper position

and lock the dirt

cup into place,

Filters

Cyclonic Filter Assembly: How to Clean

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use cleaner without dirt cup or filters in place,

Remove dirt cup as described in Fig_ 4-2_

Twist filter assembly (A} counterclockwise.

Remove assembly from dirt cup.

Dirt and debris can be cleaned from the

filter assembly by brushing with the cleaner's

combination tool Place the filter assembly on the dirt cup,

aligning (3) tabs (A) on filter with (3) slots on

dirt cup (B) and twist it clockwise to secure into position. Press dirt cup door release button (C}

to ]atch dirt cup door closed.

Replace dirt cup as described in Pigs_ 4-4 Et 4-5_

Filters (cont.)

Seeondary Filter: How to Clean

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not

Secondary Filter: What to Buy When purchasing a new secondary filter cartridge, ask for HOOVER®part No. 93002517.

Topurchase a new black foam filter, ask for HOOVER®part Noo930025tB.

HEPA Final Filter: How to Clean

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use cleaner without dirt cup or filters in place.

With fingers in slots, pull filter

frame (A)straight out. Dirt and debris can be cleaned from thefilter cartridgebybrushing with

the cleaner'scombination tool.

DO NOT R1NSE OR WASH the HEPA filter cartridge€

Slide back into position on cleaner,

use cleaner without dirt cup orfilters in place.

Remove dirt cup as described in Fig. 4-2. With thumb and forefinger, slide latch (At located at the

top of the housing to the right and pull down to remove

gray filter frame. Remove black foam filter. Rinse filter

frame cartridge and foam filter under cold water,

Allow both filter frame and filter to air dry for 24 hours before replacing filter intofilter flame, Reposition filter

frame cartridge by inserting tabs into slots on back of

housing_ Rotate filter cartridge frame up toward top of

housing and snapclosed.

HEPA Final Filter: What to Buy

When purchasing a new HEPA filter

cartridge, ask for HOOVER®part No_ 93002360°

Headlight

Disconnectcleanerfrom electrical outlet,

Removing Lens Installing Bulb Replacing Lens

Press handle release pedal and place handle

in low position.

Using a Phillipsscrewdriver, remove the the

screw asshownand lift off lens,

Headlight: What to buy

This cleaner uses a 13 volt, T-3 114 wedge

base bulb, When purchasing a new tightbulb, ask for Hoover part No, 27313-t07

Pul!oldbulbstraight outofsocket,Push

new bulbstraight

into socket until locked in place. Excessive Force is not required.

Reposition lens and

secure with the screw.

Belts

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. WARNING; Agitator brushroll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner before turning it over,

The belts are located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure they are in good condition,

Replacing Flat Belt

Replace bett if it is stretched, cut or broken_ To check the flat belt, refer to Fig_ 4-t3_

Removing Bottom

Plate Removing Belt Positioning Belt

With lettering on

outside of belt, slide new bett over motor

shaft (A)o

Place other end of belt over large pulley

{B) while rotling the

pulley in direction

shown,

Place handle in low

position and turn

cleaner over so bottom side is facing up.

Remove the 6 screws as

shown with aPhillips screwdriver,

Lift offbottom plate.,

Remove used belt (A) from large pulley (B}

and discard.

Turn agitator brushrol] making sure belt turns freely and is not pinched between agitator

brushrolI and agitator shield.

Flat Belt: What to Buy

Use only genuine HOOVER® belts with your

cleaner. When purchasing a new belt, ask for

Flat belt - HOOVER® part No. 4020!-271,

Inspecting V-Belt

TheV-belt isdesigned to last for a long time and

is not normally replaced. However, ifthe V-belt is cracked, gouged or broken, it should be replaced.

Slide flat belt off large pulley as shown in Fig, 4-14_ To remove V-belt, slide back of belt over pulley (A].

Then firmly pull on belt and "snap" it out, Discard usedbelt.

To install new belt (with lettering on outside of belt), slide back of belt over pulley and pu11front of

belt toward groove (B) next to pl,tley. Belt will "pop" into place.

V-Belt: What to Buy

Use only genuine HOOVER® belts with your cleaner. When purchasing a new belt, ask for V belt -HOOVER ® part No. 40201-200.

Reposition bottom plate and 6 Phillips head

screws,Tighten screws

securely,

lnsert agitator brushroll through belt and position belt in

groove (A) on agitator brushrolI,

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