Hoover Soft And Light Supreme U4249
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1. 8 Slide rails on outer bag base onto rails of lower handle Make sure base is pushed up past lock tab Fig 9 Make sure hole in handle is visible through through U shaped extension on outer bag base Fig 10 Check that power cord is pulled tight and pressed into each of the three notches Fig 7 before completing the following steps Note round opening and hooks on back of outer bag Place opening over dirt tube Press down to snap hooks into handle Fig 11 Continued gt 6 Assembling Cleaner It is extremely important to read and follow all instruction steps in order The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing If you need assistance with any step of the assembly call 1 800 944 9200 for an automated refer ral 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 online at www hoover com to find the service outlet nearest you click on Service button This cleaner is intended for household use STEP 1 Unpack carton Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown Make sure all parts espe cially small items such as G are located before disposing B of cardboard packing Upper handle Lower handle Cleaner body Outer bag A Cord Filter paper bag Handle bolt and nut packet one extra included QOmmMo0ODD STEP 2 Assemble handle CORD CO2. Replace belt won t 2 Agitator brushes worn 2 Replace brushes pick up 3 Bag full 3 Change paper bag 18 The belt The belt on your HOOVER cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and is important for the effective operation of your 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 on following page 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 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet 1 Place handle in lowest position and turn cleaner over 2 To remove bottom plate insert end of flat screwdriver into wide area of right hand slot and push handle of screwdriver to the rear Repeat in left hand slot 3 Lift extension of bottom plate rotate plate and remove from the cleaner body 4 Remove agitator belt and broken belt If belt is not broken but is stretched or cut proceed with steps 7 10 and pull belt off motor pulley Then continue with step 5 15 l 5 Slip agitator through new belt with lettering toward outside of cleaner and position belt in belt guide Push end of belt in opening in cleaner body Reposition agitator making sure to align flat sides of proj
3. com When ordering bags be sure to give the model number of your cleaner What to buy For improved cleaning effectiveness use Genuine HOOVER Allergen Filtration Type A disposable bags with your cleaner Regular HOOVER Type A disposable bags also fit your cleaner and will provide satisfactory performance To assure your cleaner operates at peak performance it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER bags distributed by The Hoover Company HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks af 13 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet To change paper bag unhook bag clip from retainer and remove top bag support from outer bag Grasp bag collar and pull collar from tube Lift out paper bag Note Do not clean out old bag and re use Discard used bag To install new bag fold up lower edge and position paper bag into outer bag aligning opening in paper bag with dirt tube Push bag collar firmly onto tube Fold down top of paper bag to prevent catching it in the upper bag support Fold pleats inward at top of outer bag and slide top bag support with projection up and to the back onto upper edge of bag Pull bag clip retainer down firmly and hook bag clip into slot 14 How to use 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
4. 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 The cleaner can also be moved by lifting it as shown Do not change the plug in any way To turn cleaner on push switch up To turn cleaner off push switch down Plug cord into electrical outlet Turn cleaner on and with handle in upright position pull back on handle until front of cleaner is lifted off carpet This insures that the paper bag is inflated 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 lever to lower handle Transporting cleaner To move your cleaner from room to room put handle in upright position tilt cleaner back on wheels and push forward 11 Edge cleaning Edge cleaning is provided on both sides of nozzle to remove dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture Guide either side of nozzle 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 pull down on handle This will lift up the nozzle front of cleaner and will prevent rug from clinging to cleaner Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached the edge it is completely off the
5. from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner Unplug cleaner when not in use Turn off all controls before unplug ging 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 a Hoover Factory 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 cause hazards Save these instructions HOOVER 32 7 UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER Review this manual before HOOVER and are registered trademarks ope rating clea ner THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720 R2 8 99 U4249 030 Litho USA 56511 A18 www hoover com
6. geometric mean of the midpoints of the dirt pickup scales selected by Hoover as a reference for its rating system 19 Full One Year Warranty 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 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 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 s
7. outlet nearest you click on Service button PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Fill in and retain The vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is designed for carpet and rug cleaning and has cleaning tools for other tasks 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 Cleanet ccscccsssesesseeeeees 3 9 Cleaner Description csecseeseseeeeeee 10 Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating 19 How To Use Upright Cleanet cccccsceseees 11 12 If You Have a Problem sscccesseseeeeessees 18 Important Safeguards csssecseseeeeseeeeees 2 Lubrication sssssssessunnsennnnrnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnne nnn 18 Maintenance Authorized Service ccseeseeeeeeee 19 Replacing Agitator cssccssseee 17 18 UL Replacing Belt cscssseensseeeneee 15 17 Replacing Filter Bag sccee 13 14 Unpacking Cleanet csccsseeseseeeseeeeseeeees 3 WaAPlaAnty ccccscceeesssseeeeenseeeeeeensseeneeseeeenees 20 1 1993 The Hoover Company Important Safeguards When using an elec
8. rug Move cleaner back to start again lower nozzle and use only forward strokes 12 Press pleats inward at top of outer bag and slide top bag TOP BAG support with bag clip to the SUPPORT back onto upper edge of bag Fig 20 FRONT OF OUTER BAG On upper handle grasp bag clip retainer and pull down firmly hooking bag clip into slot in retainer Fig 21 Break off red tab above ON OFF switch by pushing down on tab Fig 22 Note If tab has come off during assembly make sure switch is in the OFF position down before plugging cord into an electrical outlet The cleaner will look like the drawing below Cleaner description 1 Handle 2 Cord hooks Wrap cord around hooks for storage The top cord hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release 3 Top bag support 4 ON OFF switch located on side of handle 5 Outer bag 6 Bottom bag support 7 Handle release lever step on lever to lower handle to operating or low position 8 Cleaner body 9 Hood This cleaner is intended for household use Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner 10 STEP 5 Attach handle Rotate handle base on cleaner body to the upright position Fig 12 With outer bag to front place assembled handle onto handle base of cleaner body Fig 13 Rock handle side to side while pushing down firmly Extra pushing effort may be required Press the h
9. RD HOOK a HOOK UPPER HANDLE LOWER HANDLE Place upper and lower handle sections on a flat surface with cord hooks on top With hands on sides of handle sections push the sections together firmly until they click into place Fig 1 Do not to press against the rod extending from the lower handle Fig 2 If rod breaks or bends cleaner will not work properly Do not push handle together with your hands on the ends of the sections STEP 3 Attach cord Note The small red tab above the ON OFF switch is for shipping purposes only and may fall off during assembly If it does not fall off the tab will be removed during the final steps of assembly ON OFF UPPER LOWER HANDLE QWOFF TAB HANDLE Turn handle over Insert large rectangular end of cord into pocket in bottom of handle with side marked UP visible Fig 2 Make sure rectangular end is pushed into the handle as far as possible Fig 3 Slide cord protector toward upper handle Continued 4 Thank you for selecting a HOOVERe product This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory If you should happen to need assistance dur ing assembly 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 online at www hoover com to find the service
10. 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 e checking the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household OR e checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR e calling 1 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only OR e checking the Service section of The Hoover Company online 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 complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner Cleaning Effectiveness 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
11. andle release lever on back of cleaner body to move handle to the operating or middle position Push bolt into hole on lower front of handle Fig 14 If bolt will not go through hole easily handle is not pushed completely down Place nut in recessed area at back of handle Hold nut in place while tightening bolt securely with a screwdriver Fig 15 Note Only one nut is needed on this model The extra nut is not required but has been provided for your convenience 7 TOP BAG SUPPORT STEP 6 Attach filter paper bag Slide top bag support off upper edge of outer bag Fig 16 Fold up lower edge of paper bag and position it into outer bag aligning opening in paper bag with dirt tube Fig 17 Push paper bag collar firmly onto tube Fig 18 Fold down top of paper bag to prevent catching it in the bag support Fig 19 Continued CORD PROTECTOR oat aa a a at tt so a CME Sei y Bp GROOVE a UPPER SLOT HANDLE With arrow on cord protector pointing toward arrow on upper handle press groove in cord protector into slot in upper handle Fig 5 and 6 PROTECTOR Pull cord tight Press cord into place at each of the three notches indicated Fig 7 Do not plug cleaner in until assembly is totally complete 5 STEP 4 Attach outer bag Note location of tapered rails on back of outer bag base and on front of lower handle Fig
12. ection on belt end of agitator with flat sides of slot in cleaner body 6 Place the three tabs on bottom plate into slots in front of cleaner body Snap bottom plate into place over agitator 7 Remove hood by inserting end of flat screwdriver into one of the four slots beside an arrow on bottom of cleaner 8 Pry outward to release latch Repeat to release latches at the remaining three arrows 9 Turn cleaner over and remove hood 16 Maintenance The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the cleaner Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and keep this owner s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when needed Proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued clean ing effectiveness The filter bag When to replace Check bag from time to time It is recommended that you change the bag when dirt reaches the dotted line If more dirt than this accumulates your cleaner may not operate effectively CAUTION Very fine materials such as face powder cornstarch fireplace ashes or fireplace soot may seal the paper bag and cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt When cleaner is used to remove material of this nature change bag often Where to buy Filter paper bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer Depot leading retailers from a Hoover Factory Service Center or through The Hoover Company online at www hoover
13. ervice transportation will be paid one way While this warranty and the additions below if applicable give you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province 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 Ont L7R 4A8 Phone 1 800 263 6376 20 10 Stretch new belt onto motor pulley Extra effort may be required to stretch belt onto pulley Turn agitator making sure belt is not pinched between agitator and cleaner body The belt must rotate freely inside the belt guide If agitator does not turn remove PULLEY bottom plate and reposition belt in belt guide 11 Place hood on cleaner body and press to snap all four latches Pull up on hood slightly to make sure all four latches are secured The agitator When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet When agitator brushes are worn the agitator should be replaced To check condition of brushes move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitator To maintain cleaning effectiveness replace agitator if brushes do not touch card What to buy The agitator may be replaced with either a single or double row of brushes S
14. ingle row of brushes Hoover part No 48414077 Double row of brushes Hoover part No 48414081 17 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet 1 Remove hood as shown in steps 7 9 of How to replace belt page 16 2 Pull belt off motor pulley as shown 3 Remove bottom plate as shown in steps 1 3 of How to replace belt page 15 Remove agitator from cleaner and discard PULLEY 4 Reposition belt and new agitator by referring to page 16 beginning with step 5 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 either motor bearing 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 If you have a problem This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was shipped from the factory If a minor problem occurs it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found Therefore this check list is provided for your convenience Problem Possible cause Possible solution Cleaner 1 Not firmly plugged in T Plug unit in firmly won t 2 No voltage in wall plug 2 Check fuse or breaker run 3 Blown fuse tripped 3 Replace fuse reset breaker breaker Cleaner 1 Broken or worn belt 1
15. trical appliance always follow basic precautions including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Wa r n j n g age the risk of fire electric shock or Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces e 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 fingers feet and all parts of body away from openings rotating agitator and other moving parts 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 such as ciga rettes matches or hot ashes Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or fine sandings or use in areas where they may be present Avoid picking up hard sharp objects with the cleaner They may damage the cleaner and the bag Do not use without dust bag or filters in place Change bag 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 keep free 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 pull cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run appli ance over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces Always disconnect cord
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