HOOVER wet & dry cleaner Owner's Manual
Below you will find brief information for wet & dry cleaner. This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory. The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a recharageable cleaner whfch is designed for both wet and dry pickup. It can be used with or without tools for quick clean-up on ail types of surfaces.
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Owner’s
Manual
Review this manual before operating cleaner
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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
1~944-9200 for automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) or
1-216-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer
Response Center.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
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The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a recharageable cleaner whfch is designed for both wet and dry pickup.
It can be used with or without tools for quick clean-up on ail types of surfaces.
The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the cleaner motor housing.
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.
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Index
Charging Cleaner .................................................. 5
Cleaner Descriptions & Unpacking.. .................. .3
How To Use
Cleaning Tools ................................................ 6
Picking Up Dry Debris .................................... 6
Picking Up Liquid 6 Wet Debris .............. .7-6
If You Have a Problem ....................................... 11
Important Safeguards .......................................... 2
Lubrication .......................................................... 10
Maintenance
Cleaning Your Dubl-Dutym Cleaner.. ....A- 10
Emptying Collector Cup ............................ 6-9
Mounting Wall Bracket ...................................... 4-5
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Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
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Close supervlsion is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy.
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 liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and the filter.
Do not use without collector cup, filter and separator in place. Clean collector cup, filter and separator after picking up any perishable food items.
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, Irnt, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the charger, not the cord. Never handle plug or charger with wet hands.
Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge this appliance.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
Do not use charger 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 Factory Service Center or
Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.
Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover
Company; others may cause hazards.
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Unpacking
Unpack the cleaner from carton.
Remove and dispose of cardboard packing.
A standard and a deluxe cleaner is available.
Identify the model you have purchased and the parts included.
A. Hand-held cleaner
B. Wall bracket
C. Charger and cord
D. Screws
E. Anchors
F. Squeegee
G. Crevice tool
Be sure to charge your Dubl-
Duty= cleaner for 16 hours before using (see page 5).
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B
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This cleaner is intended for household use.
1. Multi-purpose nozzle
2. Collector cup
3. Collector cup latch
4.ON/OFF switch
5. Handle
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Questions or
Coficerns?
The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use. Look on the list provided with the product for your local
Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum
Cleaners - Household” for the nearest Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) or call:
l-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S.
only)
OR
1-216-499-9499
to speak with a representative in the
Hoover Consumer Response
Center.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROD-
UCT TO THE STORE OR SEND
IT
TO NORTH CANTON FOR
SERVICE.
Mounting wall bracket *
The wall bracket, included with your cleaner, is designed for both storing and recharging the cleaner.
Choose a convenient place where the bracket can be mounted in a vertical position (with hook pointing up) and within six feet of an electrical outlet. Do not use an
outlet which is controlled with a wall switch for charging your c l e a n e r .
If bracket will be mounted closer to an outlet, wrap excess cord around projections on back of wall bracket.
Press end of cord into notch on bottom of bracket.
Hold bracket against wall in desired location and mark center of each hole. Drill a l/8’ diameter starter hole in center of each mark.
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If wall bracket is.belng mounted onto dry wall, plaster, or thin paneling
backed by dry wall or plaster*, enlarge starter holes to
13/64’ diameter.
Push plastic anchors fully into holes. Place bracket on wall over anchors.
Begin driving screws into anchors. Tighten screws securely.
‘Do not attempt to mount wall bracket onto thin paneling without a dry wall or plaster backing.
If wall bracket Is being mounted onto a wall stud, solid wood or
thick paneling, drill only the starter holes. Place bracket onto the wall and drive screws into holes without plastic anchors.
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Position crevice tool and squeegee into deluxe wall bracket as shown.
Charging cleaner -
Plug charger into 110/120 volt electrical outlet.
Before charging, make sure the tools (deluxe model only) are not attached to the cleaner.
Hold cleaner with nozzle pointing down and opening in handle section aligned with hook in wall bracket. Slide cleaner straight down onto hook. Press firmly on
handle to ensure that end of cord
Is fully connected to cleaner.
Your cleaner will begin charging. It is designed to be stored on charge and ready for use at all times.
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The batteries will be fully charged in 16 hours. At this time, some cleaners will have seven minutes of useful operating time and others, fourteen minutes. If performance drops to an unacceptable level during cleaning time, check problem chart in “Maintenance” section.
NOTE: It is normal for the charger to feel warm when the battery is charging. Never charge batteries in temperatures above 1WF or below
32°F.
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How to use
Remove the cleaner from wall bracket and depress ON/OFF switch to operate. Release switch to turn cleaner off and to conserve power between tasks.
Cleaning tools
(available with some models)
The cleaning tools added to the multi-purpose nozzle make it easy to complete the following tasks:
Crevice tOOk may be used for wet or dry pick-up in tight spaces, corners, or along edges of Y places such as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and baseboards.
Squeegee: may be used on hard surfaces to pick up liquids and to assist in drying surface.
Attach either tool to cleaner by pushing tool firmly into nozzle.
Remove tool by pulling straight out.
NOTE: Remove squeegee from nozzle before mounting cleaner in wall bracket.
Picking up dry debris
Use cleaner to remove dust and dirt from upholstered furniture, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors and carpeted stairs, or for quick pick-up on carpet, rugs and bare floors. Empty collector cup before picking up liquid or wet debris.
Picking
up liquids
and wet debris
Use this cleaner to pick up liquids and wet debris or a combination of each. Hold the nozzle end down after wet pick-up to avoid any spillage.
The collector cup will hold approximately 8 oz. of liquid. To check the liquid level, hold cleaner with nozzle down; when liquid is near end of tube, empty cup.
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Cleaning spills
Your wet and dry cleaner can be very effective in cleaning up spills if the following procedures are used:
ON CARPET
1. Immediately vacuum up as much of the spill as possible.
2. For oily spills work some low sudsing carpet shampoo into the area according to the directions on the container. Vacuum up shampoo and spill residue, continue with procedure for water soluble spills.
For water soluble spills, dampen area using a spray bottle of cool clear water. Be careful not to saturate carpet.
3. Work water into nap of carpet.
4. Vacuum up water and spill residue.
5. Repeat procedure if necessary, but not more than four times to avoid saturating the carpet.
6. Cover the area with several layers of white paper towels or a terry cloth towel. Step on towels several times to blot carpet.
7. Brush up nap of carpet.
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ON UPHOLSTERY
1. Immediately vacuum up as much of the spill as possible.
2. Follow the furniture manufacturer’s instructions for spot cleaning the upholstery, using your cleaner whenever possible.
NOTE: Do not attempt to pick up a solvent based product with this cleaner.
Maintenance
The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the cleaner. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and keep this owner’s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when needed. Proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
Emptying collector
The dirt, liquid and wet, debris picked up by your cleaner is deposited into the collector cup.
Empty cup after each use.
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Hold cleaner in a vertical position, as shown. Grasp cup section; depress latch and remove motor/handle section of cleaner from cup.
2. With collector cup in hand, grasp center ribs of filter and lift out filter / separator assembly.
3. Empty collector cup.
If you have not finished your
cleaning task, shake any debris off filter / separator assembly and replace it in the cup.
4. Reassemble cleaner by hooking projection on bottom of motor/ handle section into opening in bottom of cup.
Pivot sections together, making sure latch is secure.
Continue using your cleaner. If a drop in performance is noted, refer to problem chart in the back of this book.
If you have finished using the
cleaner, proceed with the following cleaning instructions before storing your cleaner.
Cleaning your
DublyDuty” cleaner
Note: It is not recommended that any components of this product be washed in a dishwasher.
1. To remove filter from separator, lift up one corner, then pull edges of filter away from separator.
2. Pemove any debris; wash and dry separator, if necessary.
3. Remove any debris from the filter by tapping the frame on a hard surface or by brushing filter with a soft brush.
4. If filter is heavily soiled or wet, wash it in warm soapy water, using a soft brush if necessary. Rinse soap off filter.
Note: Be sure to clean all soiled components after pfcklng up perishable food items.
5. Dry filter by blotting with a towel; dry thoroughly before storing filter in cleaner.
6. If necessary, wash and dry cup before assembly.
7. Align filter frame with separator frame and press edges together.
8. Replace filter / separator assembly into collector cup.
9. If soiled, wipe motor/handle section with a damp cloth. Do not
immerse in water.
10. Reattach cup assembly to motor as shown.
Hang cleaner back on ‘wall bracket for storage and recharging.
Lubrication
The motor bearings are permanently lubricated. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Therefore, do not lubricate the motor bearings.
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f you have roblem
This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem occurs it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found. Therefore, this check list is provided to assist you.
Problem
Possible cause Possible solution
Cleaner 1. Charger not firmly plugged
1. Plug charger in firmly.
won’t in.
run 2. No voltage in eiectrical
2.
Check fuse, breaker or outlet.
wail switch.
3 . i3;3;elJse&ipped
4. Battery not charged.
3. Replace fus&eset breaker.
4. Recharge battery making sure cleaner is fully connected to end of cord (see “Charging cleaner” section).
Cleaner
1. Collector cup full.
won’t 2. Nozzle or tools clogged.
pick-up
3. Filter clogged or wet.
1. Empty cup.
2. Remove obstruction.
3.
Empty cup and clean filter: blot filter dtv.
Dirt or liquid lea king from
1. Collector cup over filled.
2. Low battery charge.
1. Empty cup.
2. Recharge battery.
cleaner
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by: l checking the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” l checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR l calling l-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only).
Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for service, this will only result in delay.
tf further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, North Canton, Ohio 44720 Phone: 216-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: l-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner.) f
HOOVER and v are registered trademarks
THE HOOVER COMPANY, NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720
Rl 1 l-94 SllO3/05, S1117-9 00
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Key features
- Recharageable
- Wet and dry pickup
- Quick clean-up
- Use with or without tools
- Wall bracket for storage and charging
- Includes crevice tool and squeegee