Hoover U5168
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1. 1999 The Hoover Company www hoover com HOOVER CLEANER 2 XXOOX senes 12 120V 60Hz 120A BAG TYPE BELT 38528 033 FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY PARA USO POUR UN USAGE M NAGER UNIQUEMENT UA Yo The Hoover Co N Canton Ohio 447 Made in U S A Hecho en UA Fabrique aux U Important Safeguards When using an electrical appliance always follow basic precautions including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE W a r n l n 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 any time Keep hair loose clothing fin gers 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 at ches or hot ashes Do not use to pick up flammable or combu s t i ble materials such as gasoline or fine sandings or use in areas where they may be present Avoid picking up hard sharp objects with the cl ea n e r T h ey may damage the cleaner and the bag Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose Do not use without dust bag or filters in2. belt Remove agitator brush roll and used belt Discard used belt Installing brush roll Grasp brush roll firmly and fit it into posi tion by first sliding belt side into the rec tangular slot 1 on side of cleaner Pull other side of brush roll J into place Turn brush roll making sure belt is not pinched between brush roll and cleaner base Agitator brush roll replacement When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet When brush roll brushes are worn it should be replaced To check condition of brushes move edge of acard across bottom plate while turning brush roll To maintain cleaning effectiveness replace brush roll if brushes do not touch card Positioning belt over pulley Positioning belt over brush Il With lettering on outside of belt pinch ro belt into a loop and twist slightly to Insert brush roll through belt and place Slide new belt over motor pulley G belt in belt guide H on brush roll Replacing bottom plate Line up bottom plate with front edge of cleaner and rotate it into position Reposition the 2 Phillips head screws Tighten screws securely What to buy When purchasing a new brush roll as for Hoover part No 48414 081 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet 1 Remove bottom plate belt and brush roll following directions for Fig 3 9 and 3 10 2 Discard old brush roll 3 Co
3. it with a soft brush the dusting brush works well The outside can be cleaned with a damp cloth or it can be brushed Belt replacement The belt on your HOOVER cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and is important for the effective operation of the cleaner The belt is located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition When to replace To check belt remove bottom plate as shown in How to replace Replace belt if it is stretched cut or broken What to buy To assure effective operation use only genuine HOOVER belts with your cleaner When purchasing a new belt ask for Hoover part No 38528 027 NIE ZH Headligh What to buy This cleaner uses a 12 volt wedge base type 912 bulb Hoover part No 27313 101 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Removing hood Place handle in low position and turn cleaner over Hood snaps off by inserting the end of a flat screwdriver into one of the areas labeled with an arrow on either side of the cleaner as shown Push screwdriver outward to release hood Repeat on the other side and remove hood How to replace Removing bottom plate Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Place handle in low position and turn cleaner over Remove the 2 screws as shown with a Phillips screw driver Lift bottom plate at F and rotate it off the cleaner Removing used
4. place C h a n ge bag frequently when picking 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 keep free of dust int 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 cord a round sharp edges or corners Do not run appliance over cord Keep cord aw ay f rom 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 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 lf appliance is not working as it should has been dro p p e d d a m age d left outdoors dropped into water take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Auth o r i zed 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 o t h e rs may cause hazards Save these instructions 1 Assembling cleaner It is extremely important to read and follow all the instruction steps in order The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing If you need assistance with any step of the assemb
5. 00 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only OR checking the Service section of The Hoover Company on line at www hoover com 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 In Canada contact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario L7R 4A8 Phone 1 800 263 6376 Always identify your cleaner by the com plete model number when requesting information or ordering parts The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner 4 If you have a oroblem If a minor problem occurs it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the check list below Problem Cleaner won t run Possible cause Possible solution Not firmly plugged in Plug unit in firmly No voltage in wall plug Check fuse or breaker Blown fuse tripped breaker Replace fuse reset breaker Problem Cleaner won t pick up Possible cause Possible solution Broken or worn belt Replace belt Brush roll brushes worn Replace brush roll Filter bag full Change filter bag Hose still plugged into cleaner Hemove hose from hose door Incorrect carpet height setting Move carpet height control to type of carpet being cleaned Brush roll cavity c
6. HOOVER Owner s Manual TurboPO WER Caddy Vac Upright Read this manual before operating the cleaner www hoover com Fill in and retain The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the cleaner 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 Save Index Assembling Cleaner 3 6 Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating 12 HowTo Use Cleaner Description 6 Cleaning Tools 8 Upright Cleaner 7 8 If You Have a Problem 12 Clearing Blockages 13 Important Safeguards 2 Maintenance Authorized Service 12 Lubrication esses 12 Micro Lite Filter Panel 10 Replacing 10 11 Replacing Brush Roll 11 Replacing Headlight 10 Replacing Filter Bag 9 Replacing Final Filter 9 10 Warranty is 13
7. eaner for easy access to the tools or if the tools are not going to be used it can be removed and hung for storage If you do not want to attach the caddy to the cleaner at this time proceed to Step 3 for proper tool placement on the caddy Insert the two screws at the front of the handle to secure it onto the assembly Tighten the screws To replace bag door insert the 2 tabs F on bottom of door into the 2 slots on bag compartment Make sure all edges of bag are completely inside the bag com partment Close door Slide edge of tool caddy down into the channel on the back of the cleaner Lift caddy off the cleaner to remove it for storage Attaching filter bag Align opening in bag with dirt tube E inside bag compartment Remove green switch lock A in back of the cleaner Step 3 Position tools on caddy Insert hose connector into bottom of caddy Drape the hose over top and plug it into the opposite end until it snaps into place Continued 3 5 Position extension wand G and place crevice wand H inside extension wand Position dusting brush 1 and furni ture nozzle J as shown 2 How to use Cleaner description CAUTION When cleaner is turned on the agitator will continue to rotate when cleaner handle is in upright position Avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs during tool
8. l slightly to tighten or loosen connection The dusting brush A also can be attached to the crevice wand D After using tools The tool caddy can be removed and hung for storage Make sure hose is unplugged from hose door Lift caddy straight up to remove it from the cleaner How to clean tools To clean the hose wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a liquid detergent Rinse with a damp cloth Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent Rinse and air dry before using Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure contin ued cleaning effectiveness Filter bag When to replace Check filter bag from time to time It is recommended that you change the filter bag when dirt reaches the dotted line If more dirt than this accumulates your cleaner may not operate effectively NOTE Check and change the filter bag frequently when using cleaner on new carpet due to rapid accumulation of carpet fluff CAUTION Very fine materials such as face powder cornstarch fireplace ashes or fireplace soot may seal the paper bag and may cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt When cleaner is used to remove material of this nature change the filter bag often Removing and installing filter bag Align opening in new filter bag with dirt tube B inside bag compartment Push bag collar A firmly onto tube Tuck to
9. logged Clear blockage see Clearing blockages section Problem Cleaning tools won t pick up Possible cause Possible solution Hose clogged Clear blockage see Clearing blockages section Hose connector inserted incorrectly Insert hose connector properly see Cleaning tools section Problem Cleaner hard to push Possible cause Possible solution Incorrect carpet height setting Move carpet height control to a higher setting Clearing blockages Remove large items from surfaces before vacuuming to prevent blockages and to maintain cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner Refer to the following steps to check for blockages continuing with each step until the blockage is found A If a blockage occurs during tool use Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect it from the electrical outlet 1 Remove hose from hose door look into end of hose and remove any block ages 2 Open hose door Look inside and toward back of opening Remove any blockages B If a blockage occurs during floor cleaning Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect it from electrical outlet 1 Turn cleaner to expose underside Remove bottom plate and brush roll as shown for Figs 3 9 and 3 10 2 Carefully remove any blockage from brush roll cavity Reposition brush roll and bottom plate as shown in Figs 3 12 through 3 14 If a blockage is not found anda problem persists contact your Hoover Factory Service Center or Auth
10. ly 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 on line at www hoover com to find the service outlet nearest you click on the Service button Carton contents Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown Note that some of the items are shipped together in the sealed bag with the owner s manual TOU A Upper handle B Bag compartment assembly C Cord D Tool caddy E Cleaner base F Handle bolt and nut packet One extra nut included G Upper handle screws 2 H Paper filter bag l Hose cleaning tools crevice wand and extension wand Note The green switch lock A near the ON OFF switch on the back of the bag compartment assembly helps in assembling your cleaner Assembly can be continued if the switch lock is missing However do not remove the switch lock until assembly is completed With side marked UP visible insert end into pocket in the bottom of the bag compartment assembly Slide cord protector toward top of bag assembly and slide through opening Step 1 Assemble handle Removing bag door Pull bag door latch forward and remove bag door Set bag door aside With bag compartment i
11. n the verti cal position rotate cord protector B on cord so that the arrow is on the side Press protector into the slot C Protector should be pointing down ward when assembly is in the verti cle position Attaching cord Slide cord protector AA away from rectangular end of cord Insert large rectangular end of cord through opening in back of bag compartment Press cord into place at each of the three slots indicated Do not plug cleaner in until assembly is totally complete Pull cord tight Attaching bag compart ment assembly Remove cardboard protector from bottom of bag compartment assem bly With opening of bag assembly toward the front place it down onto the extension on cleaner base Rock handle side to side while pushing down firmly Extra push ing effort may be required Make sure handle is pushed down com pletely Push bolt into hole D on lower front of assembly Place nut in recessed area at back of assembly Hold nut in place while tightening bolt securely with a screwdriver Only one nut is needed on this model The extra nut is not required but has been provided for your con venience Attaching upper handle Slide upper handle onto assembly as shown until the handle snaps into position Push bag firmly onto tube Tuck top and bottom of bag into bag compartment Step 2 Attach tool caddy The tool caddy is designed to be used either on the cl
12. ntinue following the directions for Belt replacement starting with Fig 3 12 to reposition belt new brush roll and bottom plate 11 Lubrication The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor The addition of lubricant could cause damage Do not add lubricant to motor bearings The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot Cleaning Effective ness Per Amp Rating This is not an Amp rating Amps do not measure dirt removal only the amount of electricity used Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp is determined by dividing this model s Cleaning Effectiveness by its Amps Cleaning Effectiveness is the percent value obtained from dividing a the geometric mean of the amount of embedded carpet dirt removed in testing under ASTM Test Method F608 89 by b the value 29 the geometric mean of the midpoints of the dirt pickup scales selected by Hoover as a reference for its rating system 12 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 calling 1 8
13. orized Warranty Service Dealer Depot Full Two Year Warranty Domestic Use Your HOOVER TurboPOWER appli ance is warranted in normal household use in accordance with the Owner s Manual against original defects in mate rial and workmanship for a period of two full years 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 pur chased elsewhere are covered by a lim ited two 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 Warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the appliance to one of the following authorized warranty ser vice 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 autho rized service outlets in the U S A phone 1 800 944 9200 OR visit The Hoover Company online 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
14. p and bottom of bag into bag com partment Where to buy Filter bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer Depot Leading Retailers from Hoover Factory Service Centers using the order form packed with your cleaner or through The Hoover Company online at www hoovercompany com When ordering bags be sure to give the model number of your cleaner What to buy If your cleaner was originally equipped with a micro filtration bag it is important to use only Genuine HOOVER Aller gen Filtration Type Z disposable bags in order to maintain the original clean ing effectiveness of your cleaner Regular HOOVER Type Z disposable filter bags also fit your cleaner To assure that your cleaner operates at peak performance it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER filter bags distributed by The Hoover Company HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks Hoover 2 Replacing bag door To replace bag door lift up lower edge of filer bag Insert the 2 tabs C on bottom of bag door into the 2 slots on bag compartment Make sure all edges of filter bag are completely inside the bag compart ment Close door Changing filter bag Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Removing bag door Pull bag door latch forward and remove door from cleaner Grasp bag collar and pull collar from tube Note Do not clean out old bag and reuse Discard used bag Final filte
15. position CAUTION Agitator continues to rotate while cleaner handle is in upright position Avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs during tool use A Plug in hose Turn cleaner OFF before plugging in or removing hose With cleaner handle in upright position open hose door and insert hose connec tor until it is locked in position Suction will automatically be diverted to the hose when cleaner is turned ON To remove hose press latch on hose connector and pull up Note Hose must be removed from hose door when cleaning carpet and rugs to insure proper cleaning perfor mance B Select proper cleaning tool A Dusting brush can be used for carved furniture table tops books lamps lighting fixtures venetian blinds baseboards shutters and registers B Furniture nozzle can be used for upholstered furniture draperies tapestries mattresses clothing automobile interiors and carpeted stairs C Crevice wand can be used in tight spaces corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers upholstered furniture stairs and baseboards It can also be used for extra reach with the dusting brush and or extension wand D Extension wand is used to give extra length to your hose Attach it to any of the above tools C Attach wand and tools The tools are attached to the hose or the wand in the same manner Push tool firmly onto hose twist too
16. r some models The final filter located inside the bag door assists in the filtration process to return clean air to the room The filter can be cleaned when it becomes dirty How to clean Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Removing filter retainer Remove filter bag door Fig 3 1 Open filter retainer at D and remove retainer Continued Removing filter Lift out filter E and hand wash it in cold water with mild detergent Let filter air dry and reposition it on the front of the cleaner Make sure the white colored side of filter faces outward Reposition retainer and filter bag door Should you want to replace this filter ask for HOOVER part No 38766019 Installing bulb and reposition ing hood Pull old bulb straight out of socket Push new bulb straight into socket until locked in place Excessive force is not required Reposition hood and push firmly to snap it into place on the sides and at the front Note It is not necessary to turn the cleaner over and use a screwdriver to remove the hood once you are familiar with the 2 places on the hood indicated by arrows in Fig 3 7 that unlatch it Simply pull the sides of the hood out ward at those areas and lift off the hood 10 filter panel some models The filter panel is a permanent filter material and does not need to be replaced The inside material can be cleaned peri odically by brushing
17. r bag is inflated plug cord into electrical outlet and turn cleaner ON With handle in upright position pull back on handle until front of cleaner B is lifted off the carpet Carpet height adjust ment When it is necessary to raise and lower the front of the cleaner A for various carpet pile heights slide the carpet height control B to the correct setting On some models carpet pile height set tings are indicated as shown C Handle positions The handle of your cleaner has three positions upright for storage and when using cleaning tools operating for general operation on carpet and floors low for reaching under low furniture Step on handle release pedal to lower handle For ease in sliding the control the han dle should be in the upright position The front of the cleaner will not move into the adjusted position until the handle is lowered to the operating position Edge cleaning Edge cleaning is provided on both sides of the front of the cleaner to help remove dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture Guide either side of the cleaner parallel to edge of carpet or furniture Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end or edge Before reaching edge push down on handle This will lift up the nozzle front Transporting cleaner To move your cleaner from room to room put handle in upright position tilt cleaner back on rear
18. use Your Caddy Vac is now assembled and ready to use Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner This cleaner is intended for household use Please fill out and return the prod uct registration card included with your cleaner The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing 1 Handle 2 ON OFF switch 3 Cord hooks starting at the bottom hook wrap cord around hooks for storage The top hook can be rotat ed right or left for easy cord release 4 Bag door latch 5 Bag door 6 Final filter some models have Micro Lite filter panel 7 Stair cleaning handle 8 Hood 9 Carpet height control 10 Furniture guard helps prevent cleaner from marking furniture 11 Headlight 12 Hose door 13 Removable tool caddy 14 Hose 15 Extension wand 16 Crevice wand stores inside exten sion wand 17 Dusting brush 18 Furniture nozzle 19 Handle release pedal ON OFF switch To turn cleaner ON depress switch A toward front To turn cleaner OFF depress switch toward back Note 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 To insure that the filte
19. 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 war ranty or the availability of warranty ser vice outlets write or phone the Con sumer 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 13 HOOVER T son marcas registradas HOOVER et sont des marques d pos es THE HOOVER COMPA N Y N O RTH CANTO N OHIO 44720 THE HOOVER COMPAN Y N O RTH CANTO N OHIO 44720 HOOVER and D registered trademarks THE HOOVER COMPA Y N RTH CANTON OHIO 44720 6 99 U5168 900 Litho USA 56511 A70
20. wheels and push forward A The cleaner can also be moved by lifting it as shown in B For maximum cleaning performance the following carpet height settings are recommended Low Setting 1 for bare floors Setting 2 for low pile level loop kitchen type and other similar types of carpet Setting 3 for very deep pile carpet Note If the cleaner is difficult to push slide the control to the next higher setting of cleaner and will prevent rug from clinging to cleaner Continue to lift front of cleaner so that when you have reached the edge it is completely off the rug Move cleaner back to start again lower front of cleaner and use only forward strokes Stair cleaning A stair cleaning handle has been designed for ease in using your cleaner on stairs With handle in operating position place fingers under edge of stair cleaning handle and guide cleaner with other hand on upper handle As an alternative you may use the hose and furniture nozzle for stair cleaning When using cleaning tools the agitator will continue to rotate CAUTION To avoid personal injury or unnecessary wear to carpet and to prevent the cleaner from falling use extra care if cleaner is placed on stairs Cleaning tools Tools allow you to clean surfaces above the floor and reach hard to clean areas If the tool caddy has been removed reposition it on the cleaner Use tools with the cleaner handle in upright
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