Hoover UH72511PC User Manual

STEERA BLE UPRIGH T WIT H

DETACHABLE LIFT CANISTER

User Manual IMPORTANT: Read carefully before assembly and use.

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Your Guide:

Safety Instructions

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Getting started

Using your Air LiftTM as an Upright

Using your Air LiftTM as a Canister

Using your Air LiftTM Hose, Wand & Accessories

Keep your Air LiftTM Running Properly

Available Accessories

Need Help?

Warranty

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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.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DAMAGE OR INJURY:

• Fully assemble before operating.

• Operate vacuum only at voltage specified on data label on bottom
of vacuum canister.

• 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 attention is necessary when used by or
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

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dropped in to 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 a 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 vacuum from falling, always place
vacuum at bottom of stairs on floor. Do not place vacuum 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.

• Unplug before connecting Air-Powered Hand Tool or Motorized
hand tool.

• The hose contains electrical wires. Avoid picking up sharp
objects. If hose appears damaged, cut, punctured or wires are ex­posed, unplug unit and discontinue use. Do not attempt to repair
damaged hose, take to an authorized service center for repair (on
select models only).

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

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they

may cause damage.

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

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

• With brushroll on, do not allow vacuum to sit in one location for
an extended period of time, as damage to floor can result.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
reproductive hard. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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 ELECTRICIAN TO INSTALL THE PROPER OUTLET.
DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY.

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 the dirt cup.

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

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

If the thermal protector continues to activate after following the
above steps, your cleaner needs servicing.

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Getting started with your Air Lift™:

Insert handle
until it clicks.

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Use a Phillips
screwdriver to
attach Turbo Tool
Holder.

Insert the pivoting
brush into the
extension wand.

Store the tools* on
the side of vacuum.

*tools may vary per model

See us do it:

Hoover.com/video-instruction-guide

Using your Air Lift™ as an upright:

Push here to turn on
and off.

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See us do it:

Hoover.com/video-instruction-guide

Step here and pull
the handle back to
activate brushroll and
begin vacuuming.

For optimal
cleaning, keep the
brushroll rotating
for all surfaces. For
delicate or highly
polished floors,
push here to switch
off brushroll.

Set the handle upright
to use the hose or to
remove the canister.
Brushroll will not spin
in upright position.

It’s easiest to lift by
the carry handle.

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CAUTION

Use extra care when
cleaning on stairs. To
avoid personal injury

or damage, and to
prevent the cleaner from
falling, always place the

vacuum at the bottom

of stairs or on floor. Do

not place vacuum on

stairs or furniture, as it

may result in injury or

damage. When using

tools, always ensure

handle is in the

upright position.

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Using your Air Lift™ as a canister:

Grasp carry handle
and press here to

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release canister.

Pivot canister back
and lift off.

The canister is
designed to be held
by the carry handle.

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To return canister,
hold by the carry handle
and align bottom of
canister with docking tab
on upright base. Pivot until
canister clicks into place.

Hoover.com/video-instruction-guide

WARNING

Always turn off this

appliance before

connecting

or disconnecting the

Canister, hose or tools.

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CAUTION

Use extra care when

cleaning on stairs. To
avoid personal injury or
damage, and to prevent

the cleaner from falling,

always place the vacuum

at the bottom of stairs or

on floor. Do not place

vacuum on stairs or

furniture, as it may result

in injury or damage.

See us do it:

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Using your Air Lift™ hose, wand and accessories:

Always turn off this appliance before connecting or

disconnecting hose, wand or tools.

The hose contains electrical wires. Avoid picking

up sharp objects. If hose appears damaged, cut,

punctured or wires are exposed, unplug unit

and discontinue use. Do not attempt to repair

damaged hose, take to an authorized

service center for repair (on select models only).

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid

personal injury or damage, and to prevent

the cleaner from falling, always place the vacuum

at the bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place

To use the hose in
upright or canister

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mode, press the hose
release button and
pull out.

Attach tools to the
hose end to clean
stairs, upholstery
and more.

CORD STORAGE

Wrap cord around hooks for convenient storage.

Attach the plug end to the cord.

See us do it:

Hoover.com/video-instruction-guide

Reinsert hose
when you're done.
Replace hose to its
original position.

vacuum on stairs or furniture, as it may result in

injury or damage. When using tools, always

ensure handle is in upright position.

To avoid injury, particularly to face and head, keep

hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body

away from revolving brush of Motorized Hand Tool.

Not to be used for grooming a pet.

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION

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Keep your Air Lift™ running properly: dirt cup:

Empty the dirt cup
when it reaches the

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max fill line.

Press the dirt cup
release button
then pivot the dirt
cup out.

Press the dirt cup
empty button to
release dirt. Snap
the dirt cup closed.

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Place the dirt cup
back in, bottom
first until it clicks
into place.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of

personal injury - Unplug

before cleaning or
servicing. Do not use

vacuum without dirt cup or

filters in place.

See us do it:

Hoover.com/video-instruction-guide

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Keep your Air Lift™ running properly: rinsable filter:

Press the dirt cup
release button and

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pivot cup out.

See us do it:

Hoover.com/video-instruction-guide

Push release button
here to open filter
cover.

Pull the silk ribbon on
the back of filter over
a trash can.

Rinse with water for
two minutes until
water runs clear.

Allow 24 hours for
filter to dry completely.

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Keep your Air Lift™ running properly: rinsable filter:

Replace filter,
bottom first until

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it clicks.

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Place the dirt cup back
in, bottom first until it
clicks into place.

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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NOTE:

When used and maintained

properly, your Rinsable Filter

should not need replacement

within the warranty period.

If desired, additional filter is

available. Ask for Hoover®

Part No. 440008153.

IMPORTANT:

Allow filter to dry completely
before replacing. Dry filter on
edge so air circulates on both

sides of filter. This may

take up to 24 hours.

Hoover.com/video-instruction-guide

See us do it:

Keep your Air Lift™ running properly: filter made with HEPA media:

Press the dirt cup
release button and

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pivot cup out.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal injury-Unplug

before cleaning or servicing. Do not use

vacuum without dirt cup or filters in place.

See us do it:

Hoover.com/video-instruction-guide

Pull release tab to
open filter cover
and pivot forward
to remove.

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THE HEPA FILTER CARTRIDGE.

Press latches on
side of filter to
release. Tap out
dirt and debris.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT RINSE OR WASH

Replace filter into
position until it clicks.
Replace filter cover by
placing bottom cover
into slots and pivot
forward until it clicks.

What HEPA Filter to Buy

When used and maintained properly, your Filter
should not need replacement within the warranty
period. If desired, additional filter is available.
Ask for Hoover® Part No. 440008154.

Place the dirt cup
back in, bottom
first until it clicks
into place.

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Keep your Air Lift™ running properly: cyclonic filter assembly:

Press the dirt cup
release button and

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pivot cup out.

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Twist counterclock­wise and lift the
filter assembly up
out of the dirt cup.

Twist the filter
lock plate
counterclockwise to
remove filter screen.

Hoover.com/video-instruction-guide

Use the Dusting or
Upholstery Tool to
clean off debris.

See us do it:

Keep your Air Lift™ running properly: cyclonic filter assembly:

Twist filter lock plate
clockwise to lock.

See us do it:

Hoover.com/video-instruction-guide

Reinsert the
assembly into the

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dirt cup aligning
the tabs. Twist
clockwise to secure.

Replace dirt cup lid and
place the dirt cup back
in, bottom first until it
clicks into place.

To reduce the risk of personal injury-Unplug

WARNING

before cleaning or servicing.

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