Hoover WindTunnelTM User Manual

Self-Propelled

™

WindTunnel
by HOOVER

Congratulations on
your purchase!

This WindTunnel™vacuum cleaner
takes HOOVER® Type “Y” Allergen
Filtration filter bags

This product was designed for
easy Assembly (See page 3)

Owner’s Manual

ENGLISH ➜ pp.1-13

ESPAÑOL ➜ pág.14-21
FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 22-28

Review this manual before

operating cleaner

Fill in and retain

The model and serial number are located on the back of the handle as shown.
For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial number

in the spaces provided and retain this information.
Your cleaner is model___________________________________

and has serial number___________________________________
It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual.

Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your
HOOVER product.

Be sure to fill out and return the product registration card included with
your cleaner.

Important Safeguards!

When using an electrical appliance,a lw ays fo l l ow basic precautions,i n cluding the fo l l ow i n g :

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 ch i l d r e n .
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any
t i m e.

• Keep hair, loose cl o t h i n g , f i n ge rs ,feet and all parts of body aw ay from openings,
rotating agitator and other moving part s . Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or
when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, s u ch as cigarettes,m a t ch e s ,
or hot ashes.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combu s t i ble materials such as gasoline or fine
wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.

• Avoid picking up hard , sharp objects with the cl e a n e r.T h ey may damage the
cleaner and the bag .

• A lw ays turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.

• Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. C h a n ge bag frequently when

p i cking up very fine materials such as pow d e r.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs .

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening bl o ck e d ; keep
free of dust, l i n t ,h a i r,or anything that may reduce air flow.

• Do not pull or carry by cord ,use cord as a handle,close door on cord or pull
c o rd around sharp edges or corners .Do not run appliance over cord . Keep cord
aw ay from heated surfaces.

• A lw ays disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cl e a n e r.

• Unplug cleaner when not in use.Turn off all controls before unplugg i n g .

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord . To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord . N ever
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 dro p p e d , d a m age d , left outdoors ,or dropped into water, take it to a
H o over Fa c t o ry Service Center or Au t h o r i zed Hoover Warranty Service Dealer
( D e p o t ) .

• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company ;o t h e rs may cause
h a z a rd s .

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Index

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

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

HowTo Use

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

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

Embedded Dirt FINDERTMFeature......................................6

Upright Cleaner................................................................5-7

Self-Propel Feature ............................................................5

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

Maintenance

Authorized Service............................................................11

Cleaning Filters ..................................................................9

Lubrication ........................................................................12

Replacing Belts ................................................................10

Replacing Brush Roll ..................................................10-11

Replacing Edge Groomers ..............................................11

Replacing Filter Bag........................................................8-9

Replacing Headlight............................................................9

Thermal Protector ............................................................12

Trouble Shooting..................................................................12

Clearing Blockages ..........................................................12

Warranty................................................................................13

1. Assembling cleaner

This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped

from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assembly

or operation, call

1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service
outlet locations (U.S. only) or
1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer
Response Center or
Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the Service Outlet nearest
you (click on the “Service” button).

Carton contents

1-1

D

A

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

B

C

A. Handle screws (in bag with

owner’s manual)

B. Hose, cleaning tools and wands
C. Handle
D. Cleaner

Continued ➜

3

STEP I Attach handle

1-3

1 - 4

1-2

A

Looking at the back of the cleaner,
make sure switch (A) is in the OFF
position.

STEP II Attach hose

1-5

D

B

C

Slide handle into back of cleaner.
Push screws into holes on back of

handle.

Using a Phillips screw driver, tighten
screws securely.

Remove switch lock (B) above ON­OFF switch (C) on front of handle by
pulling it straight out. Dispose of
lock.

If switch lock has come off during
assembly, make sure switch is in
OFF position (down) before plug­ging cord into electrical outlet.

Remove label (D) from self-propel
button.

NOTE: Hose must be connected as shown for all

operations.

1-6

1-7

E

F

Align end of hose with projection (E)
over slots (F) in dirt duct on back of

handle.

STEP III Position tools

1-8

F

Slide hose into (F) and twist hose to
lock it into place.

1-9

I

J

H

G

Position hose over rack and into
hose tube (G).

Now that your new

Self-Propelled

TM

WindTunnel

vacuum cleaner is

assembled,

it’s ready to use!

Place smaller diameter end of wand,

into bottom of rack. Snap wand into
clip at the top. Repeat with other
wand.

4

Open tool cover.
Insert ends of dusting brush (H),

crevice tool (I) and furniture nozzle
(J) into storage areas.

Close tool cover.