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Self-Propelled WindTunnel’” WARRANTY (See Copy Where Product Sold) v l with Powered Hand Tool by HOOVER 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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Self-PropelledWindTunnel’” WARRANTY

(See Copy Where Product Sold)v l

with PoweredHand Tool byHOOVER

This WindTunnel’” vacuum cleanertakes HOOVER@ Type “Y” AllergenFiltration filter bags

This product was designed foreasy Assembly (See page 3)

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Owner’s ManualENGLISH + pp.l-14ESPA6lOL + pig. 15-22FRANCAtS -+ p. 23-30

Review this manual beforeoperating cleaner

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Fill in and retainThe 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 numberin 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 yourHOOVER product.

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

Important Safeguards!When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

Warningww To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:l Do not use outdoorsor on wet surfaces.l 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.

l Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings,rotating agitator and other moving parts.when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or

l Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,or hot ashes.

l Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or finewood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.

l Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage thecleaner and the bag.

l Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.l Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. Change bag frequently when

picking up very fine materials such as powder.l Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.l Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep

free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.l Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull

cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cordaway from heated surfaces.

l Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.l Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.l Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never

handle plug or appliance with wet hands.l The use of an extension cord is not recommended.l 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 Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer(Depot).

l Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.tJ;Ja;t;y attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause

Save these instructions!0 1998 The Hoover Company /www.hoover.com

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IndexAssembling Cleaner ............................................................ 3-4

Carton Contents .................................................................. 3How To Use

Cleaner Descriptions .......................................................... 5Cleaning Tools .................................................................. 7-6Embedded Dirt FINDERTM Feature ...................................... 6Upright Cleaner ................................................................ 5-7Self-Propel Feature ............................................................ 5

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

Authorized Service ............................................................ 13Cleaning Filters .................................................................. 9Lubrication ........................................................................ 12Replacing Belts ............................................................ 10-11Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt.. ................................... .I2Replacing Brush Roll .................................................. 10,llReplacing Power Hand Tool Agitator Brush Roll......ll-12Replacing Edge Groomers ............................................. .I2Replacing Filter Bag............................................................ 8Replacing Headlight ...................................................... 9-10Thermal Protector ............................................................ 12

Trouble Shooting ................................................................. .I3Clearing Blockages ...................................................... 13-14

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

This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shippedfrom the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assemblyor operation, call

l-600-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized serviceoutlet locations (U.S. only) orI-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our ConsumerResponse Center orVisit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearestyou (click on the “Service” button).

Carton contents

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Remove all parts from carton andidentify each item shown. Makesure all parts are located beforedisposing of packing.

A. Handle screws (in bag withowner’s manual)B. Hose, cleaning tools and wandsC. HandleD. Cleaner-Powered Hand Toolpacked in storage area

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

Slide handle into back of cleaner.

Push screws into holes on back ofhandle.

Using a Phillips screw driver, tightenscrews securely.

Remove switch lock (B) above ON-OFF switch (C) on front of handle bypulling it straight out. Dispose oflock.

If switch lock has come off duringassembly, make sure switch is inOFF position (down) before plug-ging cord into electrical outlet.Remove label (D) from self-propelbutton.

NOTE: Hose must be connected as shown for alloperations.

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

Slide hose into (F) and twist hose tolock it into place.

Position hose over rack and intohose tube (G).

Place smaller diameter end of wand,into bottom of rack. Snap wand intoclip at the top. Repeat with otherwand.

Snap dusting brush (H), crevice tool(I) and furniture nozzle (J) into stor-age area on back of cleaner.

Open tool cover.The powered hand tool is shipped ina plastic bag for protection.Remove tool from storage area anddiscard bag. Reposition tool andclose tool cover.

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Cleaner description

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The assembled cleaner willlook like the drawing.

1. Handle2. Self-propel button3. ON-OFF switch4. Hose5. Tool cover6. Powered hand tool7. Final filter door8. Handle release lever:

step on lever to lowerhandle to operating orlow positions.

9. Edge groomers10. Furniture guard: helps

prevent cleaner frommarking furniture.

11. Automatic brush rollindicator: shows whenbrush roll is rotating orstopped.

12. Brush roll control:slide control to “Carpet”for cleaning with brushroll ON or to “Hard”for cleaning with brushroll OFF.

13.Carpet height control:slide knob to correctsetting for height ofcarpet being cleaned.

14. Headlight15. ‘Dirt FINDER’ display16. Embedded ‘Dirt FINDER’

sensitivity switch17. Check bag indicator18. Bag door19.Cord hooks: wrap

cord around hooks forstorage. The top hookcan be rotated right orleft for easy cordrelease.

PO.Carrying handle21. Wands22. Dusting brush23. Furniture nozzle24. Crevice tool

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate onbottom of cleaner.

This cleaner is intended for household use.

This plug will fit in a polarized outlet onlyone way. If the plug does not fit fully inthe outlet, reverse the plug. If it still doesnot fit, contact a qualified electrician toinstall the proper outlet. Do not changethe plug in any way.

Self-propel featureThis feature allows you to control howquickly the cleaner moves.

Transporting cleanerTo move your cleaner from room toroom, put handle in upright position, tilt

Note: The self-propel feature oper-ates only when the cleaner switchand the self propel button are bothON.

cleaner back on rear wheels and pushforward.

To move forward, push handle for-ward and guide cleaner away from you.

To move backward, gently pull handleback and guide the cleaner toward you,Guide cleaner carefully at first until youhave adjusted to the ease of operation.

For increased control in tight places(e.g., around and under furniture, non-carpeted floors), slide the self-propelbutton to OFF to deactivate the feature.

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Carrying cleanerThe cleaner can be moved by usingthe carrying handle located on the backof the cleaner.

Handle positionsThe handle of your cleaner has threepositions; upright for storage and whenusing cleaning tools; operating posi-tion for general operation on carpetand floors; low for reaching under lowfurniture.

Step on handle release lever to lowerhandle.

featureWith red and green lights (A), the ‘DirtFINDER’ system alerts the user to areasof carpet that may need more cleaningattention. It is able to sense when largeramounts of dirt particles, especiallyembedded dirt, are removed.

To let you know that the ‘Dirt FINDER’feature is ready the red light will come onwhen the cleaner is first turned on. Aftera few seconds, the red light will go offand the green light will come on.Cleaning may then begin.The green light will remain on through-out cleaning except when the detectorsenses that a larger amount of dirt isbeing picked up; then the red light willcome on.

(Fig. 2-7 continued)When the red light is on, you shouldtake additional cleaning strokes in thearea until it changes to green.

*The red light may seldom come onduring cleaning. This means that yourcleaner is picking up primarily fine sur-face dust and lint which the system maynot detect, or that the carpet is general-ly clean. To increase the feature’s sen-sitivity to dirt, set the switch (B) to the“Hi” position.

*At other times, the red light may stayon for a considerable amount of time.This means that the carpet contains ahigh level of dirt which is beingremoved by the cleaner. To decreasethe feature’s sensitivity to dirt, set theswitch to the “Reg.” (Regular) position.

BRUSH ROLLO N O F F

CARPET HARD

Carpet heightadjustmentWhen it is necessary to raise and lowerthe front of the cleaner for various car-pet pile heights, slide the carpet heightcontrol (C) to the desired setting.

For maximum cleaning performance,the following carpet height settings arerecommended:l Low setting: for all types of carpet

l Higher settings: for very deep pilecarpet where easier pushing effort isdesired, while maintaining good clean-ing performance.

Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push,slide control to the next higher setting.

Brush roll controlNote: When handle is in upright posi-tion, brush roll is automatically OFF.Move the brush roll control only whenthe handle is in the upright position.Slide control to “Carpet” to turn brushroll ON for cleaning carpet or rugs.Slide control to “Hard” to turn brush rollOFF when cleaning bare floors.

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BRUSH ROLL

Automatic brush roll Cleaning lightweightindicator flexible rugs_When red is in the OFF window, brush Stand on one end ot rug anu move

roll is STOPPED. cleaner toward other end or edge.

When red is in the ON window brush rollBefore reaching edge, push down on

is ROTATING.handle. This will lift up the front of clean-er as shown and will prevent rug fromclinging to cleaner.Continue to lift front of cleaner so thatwhen you have reached the edge, it iscompletely off the rug. Move cleanerback to start again, lower front of cleaner,and use only forward strokes.

IEdge cleaningSpecial edge groomers are providedon both sides of the front of the cleanerto remove dirt in carpet near base-boards and furniture.Guide either side parallel to the edge ofcarpet or furniture.

Cleaning toolsWhen using cleaning tools, cleanerhandle should be in the upright posi-tion to activate the automatic “brushroll OFF” and for convenience in mov-ing the cleaner from one area toanother.

Turn cleaner OFF before disconnect-ing and connecting hose to hose tube(A).

To use hose, lift hose end as shown.

Stair CleaningUse the hose and powered hand tool orfurniture nozzle for stair cleaning.CAUTION: To prevent the cleanerfrom falling, always place it at the bot-tom of the stairs.With handle in upright position, cleanfrom bottom to top.

Attach wand andtoolsAttach any tool or wand to the hose (B)by pushing it firmly into hose.

Attach second wand or tool to wand (C)by pushing it firmly onto the wand.

Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten orloosen the connection.

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Check bag indicator(some models only)The indicator (I) will begin to show red asthe filter bag fills with dirt.

There are three conditions that will causethe indicator to become completely red:

1. If the bag is full; change the bag.

2. If very fine materials have been pickedup, clogging the bag pores; change thebag.

3. If there is a blockage at the front of thecleaner, in the hose, tools or at the bagopening; remove the blockage (see‘Clearing blockages” section).

Familiarize yourself with these homemaintenance tasks as proper use andcare of your cleaner will ensure contin-ued cleaning effectiveness.

Filter bagWhen to replaceCheck filter bag from time to time.Change the filter bag when dirt reachesthe dotted line. If more dirt than thisaccumulates, your cleaner will not oper-ate effectively.Note: All new carpet has loose fiberswhich can fill the bag quickly whilevacuuming. This type of debris doesnot activate the “Check Bag” indicator,available on some models.So, if you are using the cleaner onnew carpet, be sure to change the fil-ter bag often, even if you have a“Check Bag” indicator and it does notshow red.CAUTION: Very fine materials, suchas face powder, cornstarch, fireplaceashes or fireplace soot, may seal thefilter bag and may cause it to bursteven though it is only partially full ofdirt. When cleaner is used to removematerial of this nature, change filterbag often.

Where to buyFilter bags may be purchased fromAuthorized Hoover Dealers (Depot),Leading Retailers, from Hoover FactoryService Centers, or through The HooverCompany on-line at www.hoover.com.

What to buyTo assure cleaning effectiveness, useonly Genuine HOOVER@ AllergenFiltration Type Y disposable filterbags.

It is imperative that you use only gen-uine HOOVER filter bags made by TheHoover Company to assure your clean-er operates at peak performance.HOOVER bags can be identified bythese trademarks -

Changing filter bagDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.

Removing bag doorTo change filter bag, grasp top of bagdoor and pull door forward.

Remove door.

Removing and installing filterbagGrasp filter bag collar (A) and pull collarfrom tube (B).Note: Do not clean out old filter bag andreuse. Discard used filter bag.

Hold new filter bag as shown. Align open-ing in filter bag with (B).

Push (A) firmly onto (B).

Tuck in filter bag.

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Replacing bag doorReposition bag door by placing tab onbottom of door into opening (C).

Press top of door to snap securely shut.

Secondary and final filters

Cleaning secondaryfilterDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.The secondary filter (A), locatedbehind the grill in the bottom of bagcompartment, protects the motor fromdirt particles.

If filter becomes dirty, pull off grill and liftout filter,

Hand wash filter in cold water with milddetergent, then air dry.

Reposition dry filter and grill.

Should you want to replace this filter,ask for HOOVER part No. 38765019.

Replacing final filterThe final filter assists in the filtrationprocess to return clean air to the room.

The pleated filter will become dirty andneeds to be replaced about once a yearto maintain efficient filtration. The 3 layerfilter (some models) can be washed inthe same manner as the secondary filterand reused.

To remove final filter, first open the dooron the side of the cleaner (Fig. 3-6).

Grasp filter (B) and pull it straight out.

Reposition new filter by reversing thisprocedure.

The final filter can be replaced with anyof the following filters.

3 layer, washable - HOOVER part No.40110006HEPA filter HOOVER part No. 43613022Do not operate cleaner without boththe secondary and final filter in place.

How to reattach filterdoorThe filter door is designed with a “break-away” feature which allows it to snapfree if it is pushed open too far.To reattach, align hinges (C) of coverwith slots on sides of filter area.Press door back into place.

Check brush roll charm=nelsBecause your WindTunnel”cleaner picksup so well, we strongly recommend you

check for debris accumulation in thechannels next to the brush roll whenyou check the filters. Removing thisdebris will help maintain you cleaner’sexcellent pick up and suction. Removedebris as follows:Disconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.Check for debris accumulation byremoving bottom plate (Fig. 3-9) andlooking in the channels next to the brushroll (Fig. 3-18).Remove any accumulation.

Reposition bottom plate (Fig. 3-13).

lii;flight replace-

What to buyThis cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge basetype 912 bulb, Hoover part No.27313101.

Removing lensDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove thetwo screws as shown and lift off lens.

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Removing beltFlat belt (B) operates the self-propel fea-ture and indirectly drives the brush roll.

Remove used belt (B) from large pulley(C) and discard.

Belt replacementThe belts are located under the bottomplate of the cleaner and should bechecked from time to time to be surethey are in good condition.

The flat (wide) belt is described below;the other is described under “Brush rollreplacement”.

When to replaceDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.Warning - Brush roll can startsuddenly. Unplug cleaner when itis turned over.To check the flat belt, remove bottomplate as shown in Fig. 3-9. Replace beltif it is stretched, cut or broken.

What to buyTo assure effective operation, use onlygenuine HOOVER belts with your clean-er. When purchasing a new belt, askfor: Flat belt - HOOVER part No.38528035.

Positioning back of beltWith lettering on outside of belt, slidenew belt over motor shaft (D).

Replacing flat beltRemoving bottom plateDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.Warning - Brush roll can startsuddenly. Unplug cleaner when itis turned over.Place handle in low position and turncleaner over so bottom side is up.

Remove the 4 screws as shown with aPhillips screw driver.

Lift off bottom plate (A).

Positioning front of beltPlace other end of belt over large pulley(C) while rolling the pulley in directionshown.

Replacing bottom plateReposition bottom plate and 4 Phillipshead screws. Tighten screws securely.

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Brush roll replacement

When to replaceDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.Warnina - Brush roll can start

To check condition of brushes, movethe edge of a card across bottom platewhile turning brush roll. To maintaincleaning effectiveness, replace brushroll if brushes do not touch card.

suddenly. Unplug cleaner when itis turned over.

What to buyWhen brush roll brushes are worn, itshould be replaced.

When purchasing a new brush roll, askfor HOOVER part No. 48414069.

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Replacing brush rollRemoving brush rollSlide Brush Roll Control (Fig. 2-9) to“Hard” (OFF) position.

Turn cleaner over and remove bottomplate (Fig. 3-9).

Lift up brush roll and slide V-belt (D) offbrush roll.

Inspecting V-beltThe V-belt is designed to last for a longtime and is not normally replaced.However, if V-belt is cracked, gouged orbroken, now is a good time to replace itas follows.Slide flat belt off large pulley as shown inFig. 3-10.To remove V-belt, slide back of beltover pulley (C). Then firmly pull on beltand “snap” it out.Discard used belt. Replace withHOOVER part No. 38528034.To install new belt (with lettering on out-side of belt), slide back of belt overpulley and pull front of belt towardgroove (E) next to pulley.Belt will “pop” into place.

Positioning belt onbrush rollBefore positioning belt onto brushroll, check for debris accumulation asdescribed in Fig. 4-2.Insert brush roll through belt and posi-tion belt in groove (F) on brush roll.

Installing brush rollGrasp brush roll and fit it into position byfirst sliding end, opposite the belt, intothe rectangular slot (G) on side of clean-er.Push other side of brush roll (H) intoplace. Belt may fit loosely when proper-ly installed.Reposition flat belt and bottom plate(Figs. 3-12 and 3-13).

Powered hand toolAgitator brush rollreplacementWhen agitator brush roll brushes areworn, the brush roll should be replaced.Ask for HOOVER part No. 48414088.

How to replace1. Remove tool from hose and turn it sobottom faces up. Press the latches oneither side of tool and remove bottomplate (A).

2. Unscrew the two Phillips screws andremove belt guard (B).

3. Remove agitator including end plates(C) and discard.

4. Inspect belt to ensure that it is ingood condition. If belt is cracked,gouged or broken, replace it (see follow-ing section).

5. Insert brush roll through belt and posi-tion belt over gear teeth (D) on brushroll.

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6. With curved ends down, slide endplates (C) of brush roll into slots (E) ontool.

7. Replace belt guard (B) making surenot to pinch brush bristles in guard. Turnagitator, making sure it rotates freely.

Replace and tighten screws.

8. To replace bottom plate (A), insert thefour tabs on edge of bottom plate intoslots on front of tool.

Pivot bottom plate down and snapclosed.

Powered hand toolBelt replacementThe powered hand tool belt is designedto last a long time and is not normallyreplaced. However, if the belt is crack-ed, gouged or broken, it should bereplaced.

Replacing beltWhen replacing belt, ask for HOOVERpart No. 38528037.1. Remove bottom plate, belt guard andbrush roll as described in Figs. 3-19through 3-21.

The belt can be seen through the top ofthe nozzle or by removing the bottomplate and belt guard (Figs. 3-19 and3-20.

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2. Grasp turbine (E) and pull firmly toremove.

3. Remove belt from turbine pulley (F).Replace with new belt.

4. With flat sides of turbine retainers (G)pointing down, slide retainers intogrooves (H) in tool housing and snapinto place.

5. Replace brush roll, belt guard, andbottom plate as described in Figs. 3-21t h r o u g h 3 - 2 4 .

Edge groomerreplacementWhen to replaceThe edge groomers, located on bothsides of the front of the cleaner, shouldbe replaced when they no longer extendpast the surface of the bottom plate.

What to buyWhen purchasing edge groomers, askfor HOOVER part No. 39511004.

Replacing edge groomersDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.Warning - Brush roll can start sud-denly. Unplug cleaner when it isturned over.Remove bottom plate as described inFig. 3-9.Lift off both old edge groomers and slidenew edge groomers into position asshown.Reposition bottom plate and secure with4 Phillips head screws (Fig. 3-14).

LubricationThe motor is equipped with bearings thatcontain sufficient lubrication for the life ofthe motor. The addition of lubricantcould cause damage. Therefore, donot add lubricant to motor bearings.The agitator is equipped with two ballbearings that should be lubricated peri-odically by a Hoover Factory ServiceCenter or an Authorized Hoover WarrantyService Dealer (Depot).

Thermal protectorAn internal thermal protector has beendesigned into your cleaner to protect itfrom overheating.

When the thermal protector activates,the cleaner will stop running. If thishappens, proceed as follows:

1. Turn the cleaner OFF and discon-nect it from the electrical outlet.

2. Check secondary and final filtersfor dirt accumulation.

3. Refer to “Clearing blockages” sec-tion

4. When cleaner is unplugged andthe motor cools for 30 minutes, thethermal protector automatically resetsand cleaning may continue.

If the thermal protector continues toactivate after following the above steps,your cleaner may need servicing (see‘Service” section).

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ServiceTo obtain approved HOOVER serviceand genuine HOOVER parts, locate thenearest Hoover Factory Service Centeror Authorized Hoover WarrantyService Dealer (Depot) by:

l checking the Yellow Pages under“Vacuum Cleaners - Household”OR-

* checking the list of Factory ServiceCenters provided with this cleanerOR -

l calling l-800-944-9200 for anautomated referral of authorizedservice outlet locations (U.S. only)O R -

l checking the Service section ofThe Hoover Company on-line atwww.hoover.com

Do not send your cleaner to The HooverCompany in North Canton for service,this will only result in delay.

If further assistance is needed, contactThe Hoover Company ConsumerResponse Center, North Canton, Ohio44720 Phone: 330-499-9499.

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

Always identify your cleaner by thecomplete model number when request-ing information or ordering parts. (Themodel number appears on the back ofthe handle.)

Hoover CleaningPerformanceThis Hoover Cleaning, ,PerformanceSystem is for companng the relative pro-gressive performance of Hooveruprights only and not for comparisonwith any other brands. The majority ofthis rating is based upon the AmericanSociety for Testing and Materials (ASTM)Carpet Cleaning Effectiveness Testing(ASTM Test F608). Other performancefactors include Hose Power (ASTM TestF558), Surface Litter Cleaning, HardFloor Cleaning, Edge Cleaning, CleaningWidth, and Air Filtration.

If a minor problem occurs, it usually canbe solved quite easily when the causeis found by using the checklist below.

Possible CausePossible Solution

l Not firmly plugged inl Plug unit in firm/y

l No voltage in wall plugl Check fuse or breaker

l Blown fuse or tripped breakerl Replace fuse or reset breaker

l Thermal protector activatedl Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes

(this will reset the thermal protector)

Possible CausePossible Solution

l Broken or worn belt(s)l Replace belt(s)

l Brush roll wornl Replace brush roll

l Filter bag fulll Change filter bag

l Incorrect carpet height settingl Move carpet height control to lower

setting

l Blockage in air flow passagel Clear blockage (see “Clearing block-

ages section)

Possible CausePossible Solution

l Incorrect carpet height settingl Move carpet height control to a higher

setting

Possible CausePossible Solution

l Flat belt broken or wornl Replace belt

l Self-propel button in OFF positionl Slide button to ON

Possible CausePossible Solution

l Brush roll in OFF positionl Move brush roll control to ON position

(carpet)

l Flat belt broken or wornl Replace belt

Possible CausePossible Solution

*Too much pressure being applied totool

l Continue using tool applying lightpressure

l Blockage in turbine channell Remove blockage

l Broken or worn beltl Replace belt

l Low cleaner suctionl Check items under “Cleaner suction low”

Clearing blockagesDisconnect cleaner from electri-cal outlet.Warning - Brush roll can startsuddenly. Unplug cleaner when itis turned over.Low suction or pick up may be due to ablockage in the system. Refer to thefollowing steps to check for blockagescontinuing with each step until theblockage is found:1. Check fullness of filter bag; change ifneeded

Checking airflow path2. Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check forsuction at end of hose (A).

a. If there is suction, continue withstep 3.

b. If there is no suction, check forblockage in hose and dirt tube asfollows:

1) Disconnect hose from dirt duct (C)by reversing procedure for “Attachhose” on p. 4, Figs. I-5 and I-6.

2) Clear out hose.

3) Look into (C) and remove blockage.

3. Check connection at hose tube (B);remove any blockage.

4. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.

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Checking under bottom plate5. Remove bottom plate ( Fig. 3-9) andbrush roll (Fig. 3-15).

Look into opening (F), in channnels (G)and around liner (H), and remove anyaccumulated debris,

If blockage occurs duringpowered hand tool use1. Disconnect powered hand tool fromhose. Remove bottom plate, belt guardand turbine as described in Figs. 3-19,3-20 and 3-27.

Remove any blockage from turbinechannel (D).

Replace belt turbine, brush roll, beltguard and bottom plate.

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Full Two YearWarranty

(Domestic Use)Your HOOVER@ appliance is warrantedin normal household use, in accordancewith the Owner’s Manual against originaldefects in material and workmanship fora period of two full years 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 two yearwarranty which covers the cost of partsonly. This warranty does not apply if theappliance is used in a commercial orrental application.

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 Factory Service Centers.

2. Hoover Authorized WarrantyService Dealers (Depots).

For an automated referral of autho-rized service outlets in the U.S.A.,phone l-800-944-9200 ORvisit The Hoover Company on-line atwww.hoover.com

This warranty does not cover pick up,delivery, or house calls; however, if youmail your appliance to a Hoover FactoryService 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, write or phone theConsumer Response Center, TheHoover Company, 101 East Maple St.,North Canton, Ohio 44720.Phone l-330-499-9499.

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,l-800-263-6376.