Hoover WindTunnel Upright Bag Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

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WindTunnel by HOOVER

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

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

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Owner’s Manual

ENGLISH ➜ pp.1-14

ESPAÑOL ➜ pág. 15-21 FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 22-28

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Index

Assembling Cleaner..........................3-5

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

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

HowTo Use ........................................5-8

Embedded Dirt FINDER™ Feature ..6

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

If You Have a Problem ........................13

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

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

Maintenance

Authorized Service..........................12

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

Clearing Blockages ........................13

Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ......11

Replacing Powered Hand Tool

Agitator Brush Roll ......................11

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

Replacing Powered Hand Tool Belt12

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

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

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

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

Warranty ..............................................14

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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1. Assembling cleanerNot

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.comto find the service outlet nearest you (click on the “Service” button).

Carton contents

1-1

Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown. Make

sure all parts are located before

disposing of packing.

A. Handle section B. Cleaner body C. Hose rack

D. Hose, cleaning tools and wands E. Handle bolts and nuts packet

(in bag with owner’s manual)

F. Powered hand tool

STEP 1 Attach rack and handle

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1-3

Note: The white switch lock above the ON/OFF switch aids

in the assembly of your cleaner. Assembly can be continued if the switch lock is missing. However, do not remove the switch lock until assembly is completed.

1-4

Open tool cover on handle section

(A).

Attach hose rack to handle section by fitting hooks (B) on rack over slots (C) on handle section.

Align hole on rack with circular tab on handle.

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1-5

1-6

1 - 7

Remove bag door on cleaner body by pushing down at top of door and pulling door outward.

Switch (A) above bag door should be in OFF position.

1-8

Place nuts in recessed areas on

front of handle. Hold each nut in

place while tightening each bolt

securely with a Phillips screw driver.

While holding rack in place, slide handle onto cleaner body.

Make sure tab is inserted fully into slot.

1-9

Reposition bag door by fitting tabs on bottom of door into opening. Press top of door to snap securely shut.

Push bolts into holes on back of handle.

1-10

Press cord into the 3 notches and the clip as shown.

STEP II Attach hose

1-11

Align end of hose with projections

(A) over slots (B) in dirt duct.

NOTE: Hose must be connected as shown for all

operations.

1-12

Slide hose into (B) and twist hose to lock it into place. Lift hose tube cover (C).

1-13

Position hose over rack and into hose tube (D) or (E) (depening on your model).

STEP III Position tools

1-14

1-15

1-16

Place smaller unridged end of wand into bottom of rack. Snap wand into clip. Repeat with other wand. Open tool cover.

2. How to use

Cleaner description

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2 - 1

Insert ends of dusting brush (A), crevice tool (B) into storage areas. Secure furniture nozzle (C) in clip. Close tool cover.

The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.

1. Handle

2. ON/OFF switch

3. Cord hooks: wrap cord

4. Hose

5. Tool cover

6. Dusting brush

7. Furniture nozzle

8. Crevice tool

9. Powered hand tool

10. Carrying handle

11.Wands

12. Final filter door

13. Handle release lever:

step on lever to lower

14. Edge groomers

Remove switch lock (A) above ON/ OFF switch (B) by pulling it straight out. Dispose of switch lock.

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

around hooks for storage. The top hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release.

handle to operating or low positions.

15.Furniture guard: helps prevent cleaner from mark ing furniture.

16.Nozzle control knob: slide knob to correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned.

17.Headlight

18.Embedded Dirt FIND-

sensitivity switch

19.‘Dirt FINDER’ display

20. Check bag indicator

21.Stair cleaning handle:

located below lower edge of door.

22. Bag door

23. Cord clip

24. Hose rack

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner. This cleaner is intended fo r

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 outlet. Do not change the

ON-OFF switch

Plug cord into electrical outlet. To turn cleaner ON, push switch up.

To turn cleaner OFF, push switch down.

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Cord clip

To help keep the cord out of the way while vacuuming, position cord in cord clip (A) located at rear of cleaner on hose rack.

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