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pag, 10-14
FRANGAIS'_ p,15-19
This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory.
If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation,
Visit our website at www.hoover.cor,a to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the "Service") button OR
Call 1o800o944o9200 for automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR
Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our
Consumer Response Center.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TH_SPRODUCT
TO THE STORE.
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For your persona[ in the spaces records, provided and please retain enter this the COMPLETE information.
Your cleaner is mode[ and has serial number mode[ and seNa[ number
It is suggested
Verification that you attach of date of purchase your may sales receipt be required to this for owner's warranty manual service of your
Hoover product.
Assembling
How To Use
Canister
Cleaner ............................
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CJeaner Descriptions
Cleaning
Cleaning
Stairs
Tools
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Rug and Floor Nozzme ......................
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Clearing mmportant
Maintenance
Bmockages .........................
Safeguards ..........................
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FHter Bag ..........................................
Lubrication .......................................
Filters ................................................
Service ..............................................
Thermal Protector ............................
Warranty ................................................
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When using an electrical app[iance, always follow basic precautions_ including the following:
READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING THiS APPLIANCE m m To reduce the risk of fire, electric m shock or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
fingers, and a[[ parts of body away from openings and Keep hair, loose clothing, other moving parts.
Do not pick up anything matches, or hot ashes.
that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
Do not use to pick up fmammabJe or combustibme wood sandings or use in areas where they may liquids such be present.
as gasoline
Do not use without dust bag or filters picking up very fine materials such in place.
as powder.
Change bag frequently or fine
Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner.
They may damage the cleaner and the bag.
when
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not put any object into openings.
keep free of dust, Hnt, hair, or anything
Do not use with any opening that may reduce air flow.
blocked;
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges away from heated surfaces.
or corners.
Do not run appliance over cord.
Keep cord
• Amways disconnect cord from ebctrica[ outlet before servicing
• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off a[[ controls before the cleaner.
unplugging.
• Do not unpmug by pulling on cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Never handle plug or appmiance with wet hands.
• mfcleaner has a cord reel hold onto the p{ug wbi[e cord is being rewound to prevent cord from whipping.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
• Do not use with damaged has been dropped, cord damaged, or pmug. [f appliance left outdoors, is not working or dropped into water, as it should, take it to a
Hoover
(Depot).
Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Deamer
• Use vacuum cmeaner only for its intended
Use onmy attachments cause hazards.
recommended use as described by The Hoover in the instructions.
Company; others may
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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,
Visit us online at www.hoover.eom
to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the "Service" button) OR
Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR
Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THiS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Carton contents Cennecting hose, wand and nezz|e
Unpack cleaner from carton and
identify the parts shown.
Remove and dispose of packing.
A. Canister cleaner
B. Rug and floor nozzle
C. Extra filter paper bag (one bag is Jnstammedin cleaner)
D. Hose
E. Telescopic wand
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Cennect hese
Push hose connector (A) into opening
(B) in bag lid. To disconnect hose, depress buttons (C) on hose connector and pull up,
Attach wand, teols and
n@zzJe
To attach wand to hose, push wand firmly onto hose; twist wand to tighten,
The combination dusting brush/ crevice tool (D) is stored on the back of the cleaner,
To attach tool (D) to the hose or the wand, push tool firmly onto hose.
Twist tool slightly to tighten or loosen connection.
To attach the nozzle (E) to the wand, push the nozzle firmly onto the wand,
To adjust the telescoping wand, push spring latch (F) forward and pull down on lower portion of wand,
Adjust wand to desired length.
Release latch to lock the wand in position,
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Cleaner description
The assembled cleaner witl look
like the drawing.
1. Rug and floor nozzle
2.
Wand storage clip: fits into storage slots on rear and underside of canister,
3. Lightweight hose
4.
Hand grip
5. Spring latch
6. Telescoping extension wand: used with rug and floor nozzle or tools. Adjusts to desired length,
7. Carpet/bare floor selector
8. ON/OFF pedam
9.
Carrying handle
10. Bag lid latch: lift to open bag lid,
11. Hose connector
12. Check bag indicator: turns from blue to red when paper bag should be checked for fullness,
13. Bag lid
14. Variable speed control
15. Cord rewind pedal: step on pedal to rewind cord for storage,
Hold plug until cord is rewound.
16. Large wheels: provide easy towing when cleaner is pulled over carpet, area rugs and door sills,
17. Dusting brush/crevice
18. Wand storage s!ot
19. FinaI fitter door tool
TMs cleaner is intended for household use.
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner.
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 plug in any way, jB
Rug and fleer no , ,ie
The combination rug and floor nozzle has been designed to do an efficient cleaning iob on both carpet and hard surface floors,
The nozzle has a BARE FLOOR setting and a CARPET setting. To change from one setting to the other, step on the pedal (C) located on top of the nozzle,
ON-OFF pedal
Depress ON-OFF pedal (A) to turn cleaner ON or OFR
NOTE: Pedal opposite ON-OFF pedal is the cord rewind pedal (B),
Check bag
The indicator (D) will begin to show red as bag fills with dirt. When the indicator is about 2/3 red, the bag should be changed,
Listed below are three conditions that will cause the indicator to become completely red, Suggested solutions are provided,
1, The bag is full; change the bag,
2, Very fine materials (such as powder) have been picked up, clogging the bag pores; change the bag, even if it is not full,
3, There is a blockage in the nozzle, hose, tools or at the bag opening; remove the blockage,
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Variable speed
The variable speed control (E) is located on top of the cleaner,
Roll the control toward -- to reduce energy consumption and to clean lightly soiled areas or delicate fabrics.
Roll the control toward + for maximum cleaning power in heavily soiled areas.
If the floor nozzle is difficult to push, roll the control toward --.
Wand sterage clip
The wand storage clip (F) fits into the slot (G) at the rear of the cleaner or the slot (H) on the bottom of the cleaner,
Cleaning tools
Tool storage
The combination dusting brush/crevice tool is stored on the back of the cleaner,
The dusting brush/crevice tooJ may be used for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters and registers. Remove the brush and use the crevice tool in tight spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and baseboards,
Attaching tools
The tool and the floor nozzle are attached to the hose or the wand in the same manner. Push too! firmly onto hose; twist tool slightly to tighten or loosen connection,
CJeaning stairs
Clean stairs by placing cleaner on end as shown_ ©lean stairs from bottom to top,
andcareof yourcleanerwillensure continuedcleaningeffectiveness.
FiJter bag
When te replace
Check bag from time to time. Check bag when indicator becomes about
2/3 red. When bag is filled with dirt, the cleaner will not operate efficiently.
Discard used bag.
CAUTION: Very fine mateNals, such as face powder, or corn= starch, may seal the paper bag and may cause it to burst even though it is onJy partially fuji of dirt.
When the ¢teaner is used to
remove materia_ of this nature, change the bag often.
What bags te buy
It is important to use only Genuine
HOOVER@ _ R30 disposable bags in order to maintain the original c_eaning effectiveness of your c_eaner.
To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at peak performance, it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER paper bags.
HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks --
Where te buy bags
Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealers
(Depots), Leading Retailers, Hoover
Factory Service Centers, or through
The Hoover Company online at www.hoover.com.
Replacing the filter bag
Disconnect cJeaner from electrical outlet.
Press bag lid latch (A) and open bag lid.
Lift out bag holder (B) and bag.
D
Slide used bag out of bag holder
(B). Discard used bag.
Note: Do not discard bag holder
(B) with used bag.
Slide new bag into holder. Make sure notch on bag collar (C) is facing down.
Place bag holder and new bag into bag compartment, making sure bag is below seal (D).
Close bag lid.
Secondary filter
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outJet.
The secondary filter, located in the bag compartment, protects the motor from dirt particles,
Insert new filter into slots (E),
Do not operate cleaner without secondary filter in place.
Final filter
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
To change the final filter, press latch and remove filter door (F),
Discard old filter,
Where te buy
Bags and filters may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover
Dealers (Depots), Leading Retailers,
Hoover Factory Service Centers, or through The Hoover Company online at www.hoover.com,
The motor is equipped with two bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor, The addition of lubricant could cause damage,Therefore, do not add lubricant to the motor bearings,
Them'ta| protector
An interna! thermal protector has been used in your cleaner to prevent overheating if a large item or clog gets caught in the nozzle or at the opening of the bag,
When the blockage is not removed, the thermal protector will trip and cleaner will stop run= ning.
If this happens, turn cleaner OFF and disconnect cleaner from elec= trieal outiet.
Then disconnect nozzle and remove obstruction, Within 20 minutes, the therma! protector will cool and automatically reset and cleaning may resume,
If cleaner does not operate, a!low
additional time for thermal protector to reset,
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: checking the Yellow Pages under "Vacuum Cleaners -
Household" OR -
* checking the list of Factory
Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR o checking the Service section of The Hoover Company online at _Jw.hoover.com
OR calling 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U,S, only),
Please do not send your cleaner to
The Hoover Company in North
Canton for service, this will only result in delay,
If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company
Consumer Response Center,
North Canton, Ohio 44720,
Phone: 330-499-9499,
Insert tabs (G) on filter door into slots (H) on cleaner. Snap door closed,
Do not operate cleaner without fitters in place.
It is recommended that the secondary and final filters be replaced after every 5 bag changes,
Replace with Hoover bags and filters using HOOVER part no,
40101-002,
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: 1-800-263-6376,
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.)
If a minor probbm occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the check list below,
Possibme cause
Possible solution
Not firmly plugged in
Plug in firmly
No voltage in wall receptacle
Check fuse or breaker
Blown fuse/tripped breaker
Replace fuse/reset breaker
Clearing blockages
Remove larger items from carpet and other surfaces before vacuuming to help prevent blockages in hose, wand or nozzle connector, and to maintain cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner,
To check for blockages, proceed with each of the following steps until the blockage is found,
1. Turn cleaner OFF and discon= nect wand from hand grip.
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Bag full
• Replace paper filter bag
• Blockage attachments in nozzle, hose or
• Remove blockage blockages" secdon)
(see 'Clearing
• Secondary filter dirty
• Replace filter
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Bmockage in nozzJe
• Remove blockage (see "Clearing
2. Turn cleaner ON and check hose end for suction. Turn cleaner OFF and remove any blockages.
3. Remove nozzle from wands and attach wands to hose. Turn cleaner
ON and check for suction.
Turn cleaner OFF and remove any blockages.
4. Before attaching nozzle to wand, check nozzle connector (A).
Look into nozzle connector and remove any blockages.
FuiJ One Year
(Domestic Use)
Your HOOVER® appliance is warranted in normal household use, in accordance with the Owner's Manual against original defects in material and workmanship for a period of one full year from date of purchase.
This warranty provides, at no cost to you, all labor and parts to place this appliance in correct operating condition during the warranted period. This warranty applies when the appliance is purchased in the United States including its territories and possessions, or in
Canada or from a U. S, Military Exchange. Appliances purchased elsewhere are covered by a limited one year warranty which covers the cost of parts only, This warranty does not apply if the appliance is used in a commercial or rental application.
This warranty only applies when the product is in use in the country or territory in which it is purchased.
Warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the appliance to one of the following authorized warranty service outlets.
Proof of purchase will be required before service is rendered.
1. Hoover Factory Service Centers.
2. Hoover Authorized Warranty
Service Dealers (Depots),
For an automated referral of authorized service outJets in the U.S.A., phone 1-800-944-9200 OR
Visit The Hoover Company on-Hne at www.hoover, com
This warranty does not cover pick up, delivery, or house calls; however, if you mail your appliance to a Hoover Factory
Service Center for warranty service, transportation will be paid one way.
While this warranty gives you specific legal rights, you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If further assistance is needed, or if there are questions concerning this warranty or the availability of warranty service outlets, write or phone the
Consumer Response Center, The
Hoover Company, 101 East Maple St.,
North Canton, Ohio 44720.
Phone 1-
330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
1-800-263-6376.
