Hoover UH70600 User Manual

HOGVER

Cyclonic Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Aspirateur vertical cyclonique

Owner's Manual

ENGLISH -* pp. 1.15

ESPANOL -_, pag 16-24

FRANGAIS -I, p, 25-32

Contents

Assembling Cleaner .......................... 3-4

Carton Contents ................................ 3

How To Use ........................................ 5-8

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

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

If You Have a Problem ........................ 14

Important Safeguards .......................... 2

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

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

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

Cleaning Filters ............................ 9-10

Clearing Blockages ........................ 15

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

Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ..11-12

Replacing Belt ............................ 10-11

Replacing Powered Hand Tool

Agitator Brush Roll ...................... 12

Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt ..13

Replacing Headlight ........................ 10

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

Warranty .............................................. 15

Parts & accessories mail reorder

form .................................................. 33

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important Safeguards!

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

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• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• C!ose 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.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all 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.

• 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.

• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.

• Unplug cleaner before connecting the powered hand tool.

• 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.

• 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.

• AJways disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.

• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• 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, left 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, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by

Hoover; others may cause hazards.

• Hold plug when rewinding cord onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

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

WARNING:

• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity. Wash hands after

handling.

• Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner.

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Carton contents

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A. Handle section

B. Cleaner base assembly

C. Cleaner upper housing assembly

D. Cleaning tools and wands E. Hose

Remove all parts from carton and

identify each item shown. Make sure all parts are located before disposing of packing materials.

Remove dirt cup (A) from upper housing (B) by pressing dirt cup release button (C) and pivoting cup out, Set dirt cup aside,

Using a Phillips screwdriver, fasten (3) screws located at the bottom of

the upper housing,

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove (3) screws from cleaner base, DO

NOT DISPOSE OF SCREWS.

Remove cardboard and discard,

Place bottom of dirt cup into cleaner body first, Pivot cup into cleaner body,

Align upper housing (D) over cleaner base (E) and slide down until upper housing sits securely over base,

Press on dirt cup release button

while firmly pressing on dirt cup,

Release button in order for it to return to proper position and lock

the dirt cup into place,

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Align end of hose with projections

(A) over slots on dirt duct (B), Slide hose into slots and twist hose to lock it into place (Todetach hose,

reverse procedure),

DO NOT remove orange tie wrap

until step 1-11 is complete,

Grasp orange tie wrap (A) and pull

until the black plug (B) comes out of the handle cavity,

Position hose over rack (C) and into hose tube (D),

NOTE: Hose must be connected at

the hose tube (D) and at the dirt

duct (B) on the back of the cleaner

for carpet or floor cleaning. For tool use, refer to Fig, 2-11,

Note: The plug will only fit together one way, If plug is not fitting togeth- er, check alignment of ends,

After the plug ends are fully con- nected, the orange tie wrap (A)

must be removed,

Use caution so as NOT TO CUT the black power cord. Discard the

orange tie wrap,

Hold plug (B) with one hand; upper handle (C) with other hand,

Push plug into upper handle, align- ing with opposite end of plug and push firmly UNTIL YOU HEAR A

SNAP OR A CLICK. After ends are connected, pull on

plug to make sure it is securely attached,

Align the groove (D) on the back of

the upper handle with the small pro-

.iectiqn (E) on the back of the handle

nouslng,

Press button (F) at handle base and push handle all the way down,

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 combination tool (C) and pow-

ered hand tool (D) into storage areas on side of cleaner as shown,

Cleaner description

1. Soft touch handle grip

2. ON/OFF switch

3. Telescoping handle

4. Handle adjustment button

5. Carrying handle

6. Dirt cup release button

7. Dirt cup assembly

8. Cord reel window

9. Headlight

10. Agitator brush roll

shut-off indicator

11. Agitator brush roll shut-off pedal

12. Furniture guard: helps

prevent cleaner from mark-

ing furniture.

13. Nozzle control knob: turn knob to correct setting

for height or carpet being cleaned.

14. Final filter access

15. Hose handle

16. Hose

17. Hose/tool holder

18. Crevice tool

19. Wands

20. Cord reel

21. Soft touch wheels

22. Handle release pedal:

step on lever to lower handle

to operating or low positions.

23. Cord rewind button: press button to rewind cord for stor-

age. Hold plug until cord is

rewound.

24.Combination tool

25. Powered hand tool

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, 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 out- let, Do not change the plug in any way,

ON-OFF switch

Plug cord into electrical outlet,

To turn cleaner ON, push ON/OFF

switch once,

To turn cleaner OFF, push switch

again,

The cleaner is shipped with the agi- tator brush roll in the OFF position, To turn the agitator brush roll ON, step on the pedal (A), The indicator

(B) will show red in the "brush roll

on" window,

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