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Review this manual before

operating the cleaner.

This product was designed foreasy assembly (see page 3)

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Owners ManualENGLISH pp. 1-12

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Thank you for choosing a HOOVER productPlease enter the COMPLETE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided.

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Hint: Attach your sales receipt to this owners manual.Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of yourHOOVER product.

Be sure to fill out and return the product registration card included with yourcleaner (see back cover).

Review this manual beforeoperating cleaner

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Contents

Assembling Cleaner ............................3Carton Contents....................................3Cleaner Descriptions............................4How To Use ........................................4-6

Cleaning Tools ..................................6If You Have a Problem............. ...........10Important Safeguards ..........................2Lubrication ............................................9Maintenance ....................................6-10

Authorized Service..........................10Cleaning Filters ..............................7-8Clearing Blockages ........................11Emptying Dirt Cup..........................6-7Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ........9Replacing Belt ................................8-9Replacing Headlight..........................8

Thermal Protector ..............................10Warranty ..............................................12

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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

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 children.

Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at anytime.

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings,rotating agitator and other moving parts. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet orwhen wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

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 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 cleaner. They may damage the

cleaner.

Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.

Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty cup and clean filter fre-quently when picking up very fine materials such as powder.

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keepfree of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pullcord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cordaway from heated surfaces.

Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.

Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never

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 dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to aHoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer(Depot).

Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may causehazards.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.

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Attach handle

Carton contents

Remove all parts from carton andidentify each item shown.

Make sure all parts are located beforedisposing of packing materials.

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If you need any assistance:

Visit our website at www.hoover.com. Click on the Service button to find the service outletnearest you ORCall 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) ORCall 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center.Please do not return this product to the store.

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1. Cleaner assembly

Hold plug (B) with one hand; upperhandle (C) with other hand.Push plug into upper handle, align-ing with opposite end of plug andpush firmly until you hear a snap.After ends are connected, lightlypull on plug to make sure it issecurely attached.

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Align the groove (D) on the back ofthe upper handle with the small pro-jection (E) on the back of the handlehousing.Push upper handle down until youhear a click.

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1-1 A. Handle sectionB. Cleaner bodyC. Cleaning tools and wands

Grasp orange tie wrap (A) and pulluntil the black plug (B) comes out ofthe handle cavity.DO NOT remove orange tie wrapuntil step 1-3 is complete.

Note: The plug will only fit togetherone way. If plug is not fitting togeth-er, check alignment of ends.After the plug ends are fully con-nected, the orange tie wrap (A)must be removed.Use caution so as NOT TO CUTthe black power cord. Discard theorange tie wrap.

Press button (F) at handle base andpush handle all the way down.


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2. How to useCleaner description

18. Wands19. Crevice tool20. Cord hooks: wrap cordaround hooks for storage. Tophook can be rotated right orleft for easy cord release.21. Handle release pedal:step on lever to lower handleto operating or low positions.

Operate cleaner only atvoltage specified on dataplate on back of cleaner.

This cleaner is intended forhousehold use.

1. Handle grip2. ON/OFF switch3. Telescoping handle4. Handle release button5. Carrying handle6. Dirt cup release button7. Dirt cup assembly8. Dirt cup door hinge9. Stair cleaning handle:located below lower edgeof dirt cup.10. Headlight11. Nozzle control knob:turn knob to correct settingfor height of carpet beingcleaned.12. Furniture guard: helpsprevent cleaner from mark-ing furniture.13. Hose handle14.Combination tool15. Powered hand tool16. Hose

17. Hose/tool holder

ON-OFF switchPlug cord into electrical outlet.To turn cleaner ON, push ON/OFFswitch once.To turn cleaner OFF, push switchagain.

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Polarized plugTo 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 outletonly one way. If the plug does not fitfully in the outlet, reverse the plug. Ifit still does not fit, contact a qualifiedelectrician to install the proper out-let. Do not change the plug in anyway.

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Transporting cleanerTo move your cleaner from room toroom, put handle in upright position,tilt cleaner back on rear wheels andpush forward.

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Telescoping handleFor convenience in storing or carry-ing your cleaner, the handle isdesigned to retract into the body ofthe cleaner. Lower the handle bydepressing the button (A) located atthe handle base and pushing thehandle down. Raise the handle bydepressing the button and pullingthe handle upward, locking it intothe desired position.

Position toolsPlace smaller diameter end of wand(A) into bottom of rack. Snap wandinto clip at top. Repeat with otherwand.Crevice tool (B) fits into one of theextension wands.Snap combination tool (C) and pow-ered hand tool (D) into storageareas on back of cleaner as shown.


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Handle positionsThe handle of your cleaner hasthree positions; upright for storageand when using cleaning tools;operating position for generaloperation on carpet and floors; lowfor reaching under low furniture.Step on handle release lever tolower handle.

Carrying cleanerThe cleaner can also be moved byusing the carrying handle.

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Carpet heightadjustmentThe cleaning of carpet and rugstakes place at the nozzle (A).When it is necessary to raise andlower the nozzle for various carpetpile heights, place handle in uprightposition and turn the nozzle controlknob (B) to the desired setting.The nozzle will not move into theadjusted position until the cleanerhandle is lowered to the operatingposition.

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Settings

For maximum cleaning perfor-mance, the following carpet heightsettings are recommended: Lowest setting: for all types ofcarpet.Note: If the cleaner is difficult topush, turn knob to the next highersetting. Higher settings: for very deeppile carpet, where easier pushingeffort is desired, while maintaininggood cleaning performance.

Cleaning lightweight

flexible rugsStand on one end of rug and movecleaner toward other end or edge.Before reaching edge, push downon handle. This will lift up the nozzle(front of cleaner) as shown and willprevent rug from clinging to cleaner.Continue to lift up nozzle so thatwhen you have reached the edge, itis completely off the rug. Movecleaner back to start again, lowernozzle, and use only forwardstrokes.

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Stair cleaning

A stair cleaning handle has beendesigned for ease in using yourcleaner on stairs. With handle inoperating position, place fingersunder edge of stair cleaning handle(A) and guide cleaner with otherhand on upper handle.As an alternative, you may use thehose and power hand tool for staircleaning. Clean from bottom to top.When using cleaning tools, theagitator will continue to rotate.

CAUTION: To avoid personalinjury or unnecessary wear to

carpet, and to prevent the cleanerfrom falling, always place it atbottom of stairs.

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Select proper toolD. Combination tool use with brushfor carved furniture, table tops,books, lamps, lighting fixtures,venetian blinds, baseboards, shut-ters, and registers.Remove brush to clean upholsteredfurniture, draperies, mattresses,clothing, and carpeted stairs.E. Powered hand tool may be usedfor upholstered furniture, draperies,mattresses, clothing, automobileinteriors, and carpeted stairs.

F. Crevice tool may be used in tightspaces, corners and along edges insuch places as dresser drawers,upholstered furniture, stairs andbaseboards.

G. Wands are used to give extralength to your hose. Use them withany of the above tools.

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2-13 2-14 3. Maintenance

Familiarize yourself with these home

maintenance tasks as proper useand care of your cleaner will ensurecontinued cleaning effectiveness.

When to emptyIt is recommended that the dirt cupbe emptied before the dirt reachesthe fill line (A), or after every use ifpreferred.CAUTION: Very fine materials,such as face powder or corn-starch, may seal the filter andcause loss of suction. When usingthe cleaner for this type of dust,empty the cup and clean the fil-ters often.

Dirt cup

Attach wand and toolsAttach tool or wand to the hose (H).

Attach tool to wand (I) by pushing itfirmly onto the wand.

Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten

or loosen the connection.

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Removing hoseWhen using cleaning tools, cleanerhandle should be in the uprightposition. Also, turn cleaner OFFbefore disconnecting and con-necting hose to hose tube (A).

To use hose, lift hose end (B) asshown. Check to be sure the hosetube cover (C) is closed over thehose tube.When you are finished cleaning withthe tools, lift cover from hose tube

and reposition hose end into tube.

Combination toolSlide brush to remove.

To replace brushes, align bottom ofbrush with grooves (J) on tool. Slidebrush into place.

Cleaning toolsTools allow for cleaning surfacesabove the floor and for reachinghard to clean areas.The cleaner is ready for tool usewhen handle is in uprightposition.CAUTION: The agitator continuesto rotate while cleaner handle isin upright position. Avoid tippingcleaner or setting it on furniture,fringed area rugs or carpetedstairs during tool use.

How to clean toolsTo clean the hose, wipe off dirt witha cloth dampened in a mild deter-gent. Rinse with a damp cloth.Cleaning tools may be washed inwarm water with a detergent. Rinseand air dry before using.


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Holding dirt cup over trash recepta-cle, press dirt cup door release but-ton (C) to open dirt cup door (D).

Press dirt cup door release button tolatch dirt cup door closed.

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Dirt and debris can be cleaned fromthe filter assembly by brushing withthe cleaners combination tool.

Place the filter assembly on the dirtcup, aligning tabs (A) on either sideof filter with slots on dirt cup (B) andtwist it clockwise to secure into posi-tion.Replace dirt cup as described inFigs. 3-4 & 3-5.

Cyclonic filterassembly

How to cleanDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet. Do not use cleaner withoutdirt cup or filters in place.

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How to emptyDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet. Do not use the cleanerwithout dirt cup or filters in place.

Press dirt cup release button (B)and pivot cup out.

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Press on dirt cup release buttonwhile firmly pressing on dirt cup.Release button in order for it toreturn to proper position and lockthe dirt cup into place.

Remove dirt cup as described inFig. 3-2.

Twist filter assembly (A) counter-clockwise. Remove assembly fromdirt cup.

Secondary filterHow to clean

Disconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet. Do not operate cleanerwithout dirt cup or filters in place.

Pull down on latch (A) located at thetop of the dirt cup cavity to removegray filter frame. Remove black foamfilter (B) from frame. Hand wash incold water with a mild detergent.

Let filter air dry and replace it into

filter frame.Reposition filter frame by insertingtabs (C) into slots (D) on back of dirtcup cavity. Rotate filter frame uptoward top of dirt cup cavity andsnap closed.

Cleaning filters


Place bottom of dirt cup in first.Pivot cup into cleaner body.


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Pull filter frame (A) straight out frombottom of dirt cup cavity. Remove fil-ter (B) from frame.

Hand wash in cold water with a milddetergent.

Let filter air dry and replace it on fil-ter frame.

Reposition filter frame in bottom ofdirt cup cavity.

What to buyWhen purchasing new filters, ask forHOOVER part No. 93001633 Filterpack, which includes (1) primary fil-ter, part No. 93001723 and (1) finalfilter, part No. 93001726.

Belt replacementThe belt on your Hoover cleanercauses the agitator to rotate and isimportant for the effective operationof the cleaner. The belt is locatedunder the hood of the cleaner andshould be checked from time to timeto be sure it is in good condition.

When to replaceDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.

To check belt, remove hood asshown in Fig. 3-13. Replace belt if it

is stretched, cut or broken.What to buyTo assure effective operation, useonly genuine HOOVER belts withyour cleaner. When purchasing anew belt, ask for HOOVER part No.38528040 (belt package part No.40201190).

How to replaceDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.

Removing hood

Press handle release pedal andplace handle in low position.Using a coin, turn the two slots (A)on either side of the hood as shown.

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Replacing lens

Reposition lens and secure with thescrew.

Installing bulb

Pull old bulb straight out of socket.Push new bulb straight into socketuntil locked in place.Excessive force is not required.

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Final filterHow to clean

Disconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet. Do not operate cleanerwithout dirt cup or filters in place.

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Headlight replace-mentWhat to buyThis cleaner uses a 13 volt, T-3 114wedge base bulb, Hoover part No.27313107.

Removing lens

Disconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.

Press handle release pedal andplace handle in low position.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, removethe the screw as shown and lift offlens.

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The agitator brush roll

When to replaceWhen agitator brushes are worn, theagitator should be replaced.To check condition of brushes, dis-connect cleaner from electricaloutlet.

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Move edge of a card across bottomplate while turning agitator. To main-tain cleaning effectiveness, replaceagitator if brushes do not touchcard.

Replacing agitator brush roll

Insert agitator through belt and placebelt in belt guide (C) on agitator.

Securing agitator

Grasp agitator firmly and fit it intoposition by first sliding end oppositethe belt into the rectangular slot (D)on side of cleaner.Pull other side of agitator (E) intoplace.Turn agitator making sure belt turnsfreely and is not pinched betweenagitator and bottom of cleaner.

Replacing hood

Align tabs (F) on hood with slots (G)on base of cleaner. Pivot hood intoposition.Secure hood into position by turningthe coin slots (Fig. 3-13).

What to buyWhen purchasing a new agitator,ask for HOOVER part No.48414113.

How to replaceDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.

Remove hood, belt and agitator fol-lowing directions in The belt sec-tion beginning with Fig. 3-13.Discard old agitator.Continue following the directions inThe belt section to reposition belt,new agitator and hood.

LubricationThe motor is equipped with bear-ings that contain sufficient lubrica-tion for the life of the motor. Theaddition of lubricant could causedamage. Therefore, do not addlubricant to motor bearings.

Removing agitator brush roll

Remove agitator brush roll and usedbelt.Discard used belt.

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Installing new belt

With lettering on outside of belt,slide new belt over motor pulley (B).

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Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Incorrect carpet height setting

Move carpet height control to ahigher setting

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Belt broken or stretched

Replace agitator brush roll beltas described in Figs. 3-13through 3-19 in the Maintenancesection

Problem: Cleaner hard to push

Problem: Smoky/burning smelldetected

4. If you have aproblem

Problem: SmokyPossible Cause

Possible Solution

Broken or worn belt

Replace belt

Agitator brush roll worn

Replace brush roll

Dirt cup full

Empty dirt cup

Incorrect carpet height setting

Move nozzle control knob tolower setting

Blockage in air flow passages Clear blockage

Possible CausePossible Solution

Not firmly plugged in

Plug unit in firmly

No voltage in wall receptacle

Check fuse or breaker

Blown fuse or tripped breaker

Replace fuse or reset breaker

Thermal protector activated

Unplug cleaner and allow cleanerto cool for 30 minutes (this willreset the thermal protector)

If a minor problem occurs, it usuallycan be solved quite easily when thecause is found by using the check-list below.

Problem: Cleaner wont run

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Problem: Cleaner/tools wont pick up

Thermal protectorAn internal thermal protector hasbeen designed into your cleaner toprotect it from overheating.When the thermal protector acti-vates, the cleaner will stop run-ning. If this happens, proceed asfollows:

1. Turn the cleaner OFF and dis-connect it from the electrical out-

let.2. Check secondary and final fil-ters for dirt accumulation.

3. Refer to Clearing blockagessection.

4. When cleaner is unpluggedand the motor cools for 30 min-utes, the thermal protector automati-cally resets and cleaning may con-tinue.If the thermal protector continues toactivate after following the abovesteps, your cleaner may need ser-vicing (see Service section).

ServiceTo obtain approved HOOVER serviceand genuine HOOVER parts, locatethe nearest Hoover Sales andService Center or AuthorizedHoover Warranty Service Dealer(Depot) by:

checking the Yellow Pagesunder Vacuum Cleaners -Household OR -

checking the list of Sales andService Centers provided with thiscleaner OR - checking the Service section ofThe Hoover Company on-line atwww.hoover.com OR - calling 1-800-944-9200 for anautomated referral of authorizedservice outlet locations (U.S.only).

Do not send your cleaner to TheHoover Company in North Canton forservice, this will only result in delay.

If further assistance is needed, con-tact The Hoover Consumer ResponseCenter, Phone: 1-330-499-9499.

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,Phone: 1-800-263-6376.

Always identify your cleaner by thecomplete model number whenrequesting information or orderingparts. (The model number appearson the back of the cleaner.)


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Clearing blockagesDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.

Low suction or pick up may be dueto a blockage in the system. Referto the following steps to check forblockages continuing with eachstep until the blockage is found:

1. Check fullness of dirt cup; emptyif needed.

4-1 Checking under hood

8. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.

9. Remove hood, belt and agitator(Figs. 3-13 through 3-15).

Look into opening (C) for blockagesand remove.

10. Replace belt, agitator and hood.

Checking airflow path

2. Plug cleaner in and turn ON.

Check for suction at end of hose (A).If there is suction, continue with step3.

3. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.Check connection at hose tube (B);remove any blockage.

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Checking airflow path throughhose inlet tube on back ofcleaner

4. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.

5. If blockage can be seen in tube(C), remove 5 screws using a Phillipsscrewdriver.

6. Pull tube from cleaner, removeblockage.

7. Reposition tube on back of cleaner,replace 5 screws.


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Full One Year

Warranty(Domestic Use)

Your HOOVER appliance is warrantedin normal household use, in accordancewith the Owners Manual against originaldefects in material and workmanship fora period of one full year from date ofpurchase. This warranty provides, at nocost to you, all labor and parts to placethis appliance in correct operating con-dition during the warranted period. Thiswarranty applies when the appliance ispurchased in the United States includingits territories and possessions, or inCanada or from a U. S. MilitaryExchange. Appliances purchased else-where are covered by a limited one yearwarranty which covers the cost of partsonly. This warranty does not apply if theappliance is used in a commercial orrental application.

This warranty only applies when theproduct is in use in the country or territo-

ry in which it is purchased.Warranty service can only be obtainedby presenting the appliance to one ofthe following authorized warranty serviceoutlets. Proof of purchase will berequired before service is rendered.

1. Hoover Sales and Service Centers.

2. Hoover Authorized WarrantyService Dealers (Depots).

For an automated referral of autho-rized service outlets in the U.S.A.,phone 1-800-944-9200 OR

visit The Hoover Company on-line at

www.hoover.comThis warranty does not cover pick up,delivery, or house calls; however, if youmail your appliance to a Hoover Salesand Service Center for warranty service,transportation will be paid one way.

While this warranty gives you specificlegal rights, you may also have otherrights which vary from state to state.

If further assistance is needed, or ifthere are questions concerning this war-ranty or the availability of warranty ser-vice outlets, phone the HooverConsumer Response Center,

1-330-499-9499.In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,1-800-263-6376.

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