Hoover UH70608 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'SMANUAL

Operatingand ServicingInstructions

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

THIS PRODUCTIS INTENDED FORHOUSEHOLDUSE ONLY.

IF USEDCOMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.

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MODEL

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for additional video instructions for assembly and

maintenance.

Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................3

Vacuum Assembly ...................................................................................................... 5

Canon Contents .................................................................................... .................. 5

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

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

Position Tools .......................................................................................................... 5

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

Vacuum Description ................................................................................................. 6

On-Off Switch .......................................................................................................... 6

Suction Only Mode,' BrushrotI Shut-Off .................................................................... 6

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

Folding Handle ........................................................................................................ 7

Transporting Cleaner ............................................................................................... 7

Handle Positions ...................................................................................................... 7

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

Tools .......................................................................................................................... 8

.... Select Proper Tool ................................................................................................... 8

Removing Hose ....................................................................................................... 8

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

How To Clean Tools ................................................................................................. 8

Stafr Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 9

Cord Rewind and Storage ....................................................................................... 9

Maintenance ................................................................................................................ t0

Dirt Cup ................................................................................................................... 10

Filters....................................................................................................................... 11

Brushrotl .................................................................................................................. 12

Hose ........................................................................................................................ 13

AiPPowered Hand Tool ........................................................................................... 13

Headlight ................................................................................................................. 13

Belt .......................................................................................................................... t4

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

Service ......................................................................................................................... 16

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

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHISAPPLIANCE.

WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE,

ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY:

* Fullyassemblebeforeoperating.

. Operatecleaneronly at voltagespecifiedon datalabel on backof cleaner.

. Do not leaveappliancewhenpluggedin. Unplugfrom outlet when not in useand

beforecleaningor servicing.

o Do not useoutdoorsor on wet surfaces.
. Do not allow to be usedas a toy. Not intended for useby children age 12 and

under.Closesupervision is necessarywhen usednear children. Toavoid injury
or damage,keep children awayfrom product, and do not allow children to place

fingers or other objectsintoanyopenings.

. Use only as described in this manual.Use only manufacturer's recommended

attachmentsand products.

• Do not usewith damagedcord or plug. If applianceis notworking as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a

servicecenter prior to continuing use.

* Do not pull or carry by cord, usecord as a handle,close a door on cord, or pull

cord around sharp edgesor corners. Do not placeproduct on cord. Do not run
applianceover cord. Keepcord awayfrom heatedsurfaces.

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

o Do nothandle plugor appliancewith wet hands.

• Do not putany object into openings.Donot usewith anyopening blocked;keep

free of dust,lint, hair, and anythingthat may reduceair flow.

• Keephair,loose clothing, fingers, and all partsof bodyawayfrom openingsand
moving parts.

• Turn off all controls beforeunplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personalinjury or damage,

and to preventthe cleanerfrom falling, always place cleanerat bottom of stairs

on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or
damage.

• Do not useto pick upflammableor combustibleliquids, suchasgasoline,or fine

wood sandings,or use in areaswherethey may bepresent.

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

o UnplugbeforeconnectingAir-PoweredHandTool.
* Do notpick upanythingthat is burningor smoking, such as cigarettes,matches,

or hot ashes.

° Do not usewithout Dirt Cupand/or Filtersin place.

- WARNING:This product contains chemicalsknown to the State of Californiato
cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFr£R

HANDLING,

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CAUTION:TOREDUCETHERISKOFDAMAGE:

* Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause

damage.

, Store appropriately indoorsin a dry place.Donot exposemachine to freezing

temperatures.

* Donot usesharp objects to cleanout hose as they can causedamage.

- With brushroll on, do not a]]ow cleanerto sit in one location for an extended
periodof time, as damageto floor can result.

WARNING:

° To reducethe risk of electricshock,this appliancehasa polarizedplug (oneblade

is widerthan theother). This plug willfit in a polarizedoutletonlyoneway. ifthe
plug doesnotfit fully in theoutlet, reversetheplug. if itstill doesnotfit, contacta

qualifiedelectricanto instalithe properoutlet. Donotchangethe plug in anyway.

CARTONCONTENTS

A, Handle*
8, Vacuum Base

C, Air-Powered Hand Tool*
D. Air-Powered Hand Tool Ctip*

E, Crevice Tool
F. DustinglUpholste_ Tool"

G, Telescoping Wand
H. Screw (for assembly)

L Dirt CUp

"Varies per model
Remove all parts from carton

and identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located

before disposing of packing
materiaIs.

Additional parts may be ordered at
Hoover, com or call 1-800-944-9200.

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ATTACHHANDLE

(varies per model)

Note: Remove the screw located in the vacuum
base and set aside until instruction 1,3

1,2 Insert handle section into vacuum base, Push
down firmly.

1.3 Using a Phillips screwdriver, fasten (1) screw
behind handle into vacuum base.

B C G H

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ATTACHDIRTCUP

1.4 Place bottom of din cup into vacuum body first,
Pivot cup into vacuum, Dirt cup is secure when you
hear a click,

POSITIONTOOLS(ve.espermodel)

1,5 Secure Air-Powered Hand Tool Clip (A) over

ridges on side of handle, Attach bottom of Air-
Powered Hand Tool and pivot into clip until secure.

1,6 Place Crevice Toot into Wand and slide into

tool storage area on left back side (B) of vacuum
and place Upholstery Tool on right back side (C) of
vacuum as shown,

5 Actual model may vary from images shown,

VACUUMDESCRIPTION,.

1. Handle**

2. ON/OFF Switch

3. Dirt Cup Release Button

4. Carry Handle

5. Dirt Cup

6. Stair Cleaning Handle
7, Headlight*

8. Height Adjustment

9. Furniture Guard

10. BrushrolI On/Off Pedal*
(Suction Onty Mode)

I1. Cord Rewind Pedal*

12. Filter made with HEPA media
and Carbon Filter* Access

13. Rinsable Filter Access

14, System Check Indicator

15. Air-Powered Hand Tool **

l& Crevice Tool (inside wand)

17. Telescoping Wand

18. Hose

19, Handle Release Pedal

20. Hose Tube

21. Hose Release Button

22, Dusting! Upholstery Tool**

ON-OFFSWITCH

SUCTIONONLYMODE/BRUSHROLLSHUT-OFF

for bare floors and very high pile carpet

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*Available on select models onIy
*'Varies per model

2.3 For optimal cleaning performance on bare floors
and carpet with pile deeper than I", brushroll should
be turned off.

The vacuum isshipped with the brushroll in the ON
position. To turn brushrc_II OFF for Suction Onty

Mode, Step on pedal (A).

2,2 Plug cord into
electrical outlet.

To turn vacuum ON,
push ON/OFF switch

once.
To turn vacuum OFF,

push switch again.

CORDRELEASE

2,4 Grasp the end of the plug and pull to release cord
from cord reel until red tape is reached,

• IMPORTANT,

When pulling on the cord, yellow tape wilt identify
when the cord is atmost fully extended. When red

tape isvisibIe on the cord, the cord has reachedits full
length, Do not pullthe cord past the red tape

Actual model may vary from images shown. " 6

• IMPORTANT•

Pedal (A) is inactive when the cleaner is in the
upright position.

,ACAUTION

BrushroI_ should be in off position for cleaning of
high pile carpet deeper than 1".

FOLDINGHANDLEto,',,to,'ag,,.

(Availableon select modelsonly)

2.5 Press Handle
Release (A) to fold the

handle to storage

position.

HANDLEPOSITIONS

2.7 The handle of your

cleaner has two

positions: 1) Uptight for
storage and when using

cleaning tools. 2)
Operating position for
general operation on

carpets and ftoors.

Step on handle release

pedal to lower handle.

CARPETHEIGHTADJUSTMENT

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TRANSPORTINGCLEANER

2.6 To move your

cleaner from room to

room, put handle in
upright position, tilt

cleaner back on rear

wheels and push
forward.

2.8 To adjust height setting, PUSH DOWN and
TURN knob (A) to desired height setting.

For maximum cleaning performance, the following

carpet height settings are recommended:

• Lowest setting (1): for bare floors.

• Low set_ng (2): for all types of carpel

• Higher Se_ngs: for very deep pile carpet,
where easier pushing effort is desired, while

maintaining good cleaning performance.

• IMPORTANT-

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

7 Actual model may vary from images shown,

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

SELECTPROPERTOOL

(Tools may vary per model)

......................................................................................................................................................D-: Ci_iice T661 _y ....

D corners and along edges in such places as

REMOVINGHOSE

3.2 When using cleaning
tools, place cleaner

handle in the upright
pOsition. The agitator

brushroll will not rotate
when the cleaner is in
the upright pos_on.

To remove hose for tool
use, press the hose
release button and pull

hose end out.

To lock back into place,
push hose into hose

tube until you hear a
click.

A. Use Dusting; Upholstery Tool to ciean
upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses,

clothing, and carpeted stairs. (TooI varies per

model)
B. Air-Powered Hand Tool may be used for

upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses,

clothing, and carpeted stairs. (Tool varies per

model)

C. Telescoping Wand is used to give extra length
to your hose. Use it with any of the above tools.

dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and
baseboards.

ATTACHWANDANDTOOLS

(Tools may vary per model)

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3.3 Attach tool or wand

to the hose (A).
Attach tool to wand (B)

by pushing it firmly onto

the wand.
Twist wand or tool

slightly to tighten or

loosen the connection.

To extend wand, twist
counter-clockwise to

the unlocked position,
extend wand & twist

clockwise until tight.

Reverse to collapse.

AWARNINGA

To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug
before cleaning or servicing,

,&WARNING,&

Unplug vacuum before connecting Air-
Powered Hand Tool.

HOWTO CLEANTOOLS

To clean Hose and Air-Powered Hand Tool, wipe
with a damp cloth. DO NOT submerge in water.

Olher cleaning tools may be washed in warm water
w_th a mild detergent. Rinse and air dry 24 hours

before using.

Actual model may vary from images shown. 8

,& CAUTION,&

Not to be used for grooming a pet.

STAIRCLEANING

3.4 Lift vacuum by Stair Cleaning Handle and
position on stairs. CIean forward to back. Never

Ieave the vacuum standing on stairs when not
cleaning.

3.5 Use the Hose and Air-Powered Hand Tool
(Too] varies per model) for stair cfeaning, When using
tools, always ensure handle is in upright position.

,A CAUTIONA

Use extra care when Cleaning on stairs. To avoid personat injuryor 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, When using tools, always ensure handle is in upright position.

CORDREWIND ANDSTORAGE

3.6 To return cord for storage, unplug from waft.
To return cord for storage, hold plug and press

down Cord Release Pedal (A) on side of cord reel.

I AWARNINGA I

I Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not I

[ allow plug to whip when rewinding. ]

9 Actual model may vary from images shown.

Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your vacuum will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.

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.

4.1 The System Check Indicator located at (A), alerts you to possible system
performance issues.

PROBLEM POSSIBLEcAUsE POSSIBLESOLUTION"

If System Check ,_'}_i_i_s_lSl_i!fiI__df_ifi[te_:_&_b_ _-t_l_6_i_fj[l_t_l_
Indicator is red: _5! B._P_e_s_L_:_;,.::_%_;_-;_:_ HE;__Y_e&_I_:_._;_÷_-,_

2. Dirt cup is full and/or clogged. 2. Empty dirt cup - reference pg. 11

Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.

NOTICE

A Thermal Protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating. When the
thermal protector activates the cleaner will stop running.

If this happens proceed as follows!

1. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug it from the electrical outlet.

2. Empty dirt CUp.

3. Inspect the nozzle inlet, hose connector, hose, dirt cup inlet, cyclonic filter, rinsable filter, and
HEPA filter for any obstructions. Clear obstructions if present.

4. When cleaner is unplugged and motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal protector will deactivate
and cleaning may continue.

If the thermat protector continues to activate after following the above steps, your cleaner

needs servicing.

DIRTCUP

Whento Empty

4.2 To maintain optimat performance, empty the dirt cup before the dirt cup
reaches the max line (A). Place the vacuum in the upright position before
removing the dirt cup.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug before cleaning or
servicing. Do not use vacuum without dirt cup or filters in place.

Very fine materials, such as face powder or cornstarch, may seal the filter
and cause a reduction in performance. When using the vacuum for this
type of dust, empty the cup and clean the filters often,

Actual model may vary from images shown. 10

Howto Empty

4.3 Press dirt cup
release button (A) and

pivot cup out.

4.4 Hold dirt cup over

trash receptacle, push

dirt cup door release
lever (B) to open dirt

cup door (C).
Close dirt cup door (C). D

Press firmly to secure
at front (D).

4.5 Place bottom of dirt cup into vacuum body first. Pivot dirt cup into vacuum
body and press firmly until it locks into place.

FILTERS: WhentoClean

To maintain optimal performance, filters should
be cleaned at least every two months under
normal use.

RinsableFilter:Howto Clean

Remove dirt cup as described in Fig. 4.3.

4.6 Pull up on dirt cup latch to open.

4.7 Pull on filter by 1hepocket to remove rinsable filter.

Hold tilter under running water for at least two
minutes to remove dirt and debris. Squeeze filter

twice while underwater. Remove from water and

squeeze a final time to remove excess water.

,& WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug

before cleaning or servicing. Do not use

vacuum without dirt cup or filters in place.

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• IMPORTANT•

Allow filter to dry completely before replacing.

Dry filter on edge so air circulates on both sides
of fiJter. This may take up to 48 hours.

Replace filter with pocket and graphics facing up.
Close lid securely by pushing until it c]icks.

Replace dirt cup as desc_bed in Fig 4.5.

FilterMadeWithHEPAMedia:HowtoClean

4.8 With fingers in slots, pull filter frame (A) ^"" WARNING^'-

straightout. Hold filter over a trash receptacle To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug

and tap out dirt and debris, before cleaning or servicing. Do not use
Slide back into position on vacuum.

DO NOT RINSE OR WASH THE FILTER MADE WITH HEPA MEDIA.

• IMPORTANT° ]

vacuum without dirt cup or filters in place.

11 Actual model may vary from images shown.