Hoover Powermax S3530 Bagged Canister Vacuum
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1. snap into position To disconnect press insert end of tool into wand and down on the center of spring latch and remo Ho top Then Push posit ve tool w to clean stairs Clean stairs by placing cleaner on end Clean stairs from bottom to 4 Make sure power nozzle plug is disconnected from hand grip check for blockage in nozzle con nector A nozzle connector down to lowest ion Look into nozzle connector and remove any blockage How to store cleaner The cleaning tools are conveniently 21 ee in the cleaner as shown To replace the wall floor brush be sure to turn the nozzle connector toward the cord rewind pedal A before pushing the brush in place Maintenance Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks aS proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure contin ued cleaning effectiveness Clearing blockages Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system Refer to the following steps to check for blockages continuing with each step until the blockage is found 1 Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet then disconnect power nozzle plug and wands from hand grip Filter bag When to replace Check the bag when the CHECK BAG indicator shows red When bag is filled with dirt the cleaner will not operate effi ciently Discard used bag CAUTION Very fine materials such as face powder cornstarch fireplace ashes o2. Not firmly plugged in e Plug unit in firmly e No voltage in wall plug e Check fuse or breaker Blown fuse or tripped breaker e Replace fuse reset breaker Problem Cleaner suction low Possible cause Possible solution e Bag full e Replace paper bag Obstruction in nozzle connector hose or wands e Remove obstruction e Secondary filter dirty e Clean filter Bag not opening e Open bag by pulling folds Power set too low suction regulator open e Increase power setting close suction regulator Hose not properly connected to cleaner e Ensure hose is properly connected Problem Agitator won t run Possible cause Possible solution Hose power cord not firmly plugged in Plug firmly into receptacle on cleaner base Broken or worn belt Replace belt Floor surface set to BARE Set floor surface to RUG 10 Possible cause Possible solution Low cleaner suction See section Cleaner suction low Obstruction in nozzle connector Remove blockage Agitator not running See section Agitator won t run Agitator brushes worn Replace brushes 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 an
3. C Extra paper bag one bag is installed in cleaner D Extension wands and hose Operate cleaner only at voltage speci fied on data plate on bottom of clean er The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing 1 Combination carpet and floor power nozzle automatically adjusts to different carpet pile heights 2 Headlight 3 Spring latch locks extension wands together or locks wand to nozzle or tool Wand storage clip place cleaner on its end and hook clip onto bottom of cleaner 5 Extension wands used with rug and floor nozzle One or both wands may be used with cleaning tools 6 Wand tool latch used to lock hand grip to extension wands or cleaning tools 7 Floor surface selector button push button toward RUG for carpet cleaning or BARE for hard surface floor cleaning 8 Hand grip 9 Remote ON OFF switch located on the hand grip for convenient cleaner operation 10 Remote variable speed control allows user to manually select cleaner speed at the hand grip 11 Receptacle connect power nozzle cord underneath hand grip 12 Dusting brush 13 Crevice tool gt 14 Hard floor tool 15 Furniture nozzle 16 Power ON light glows when cleaner can be controlled at the hand grip 17 Suction regulator close for maximum suction open if power nozzle is difficult to push or light weight rugs or draperies are being cleaned 18 Large wheels provide easy towing whe
4. North Canton Ohio 44720 Phone 1 330 499 9499 In Canada contact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario L7R 4A8 1 800 263 6376 HOOVER y WH son marcas registradas HOOVER et sont des marques d pos es THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720 HOOVER CANADA BURLINGTON ONTARIO L7R 4A8 HOOVER and WH are registered trademarks THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720 R1 4 98 S3530 S3610 13 20 Litho USA 56513 345 11
5. damage to the belt Select the proper tool A Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces corners and along edges in such places as dresser draw ers upholstered furniture stairs and baseboards B Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture draperies tapes tries mattresses clothing automobile interiors and carpeted stairs C Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture table tops books lamps lighting fixtures venetian blinds baseboards shutters and registers D Hard floor tool may be used for walls and very irregular hard surface floors such as brick and slate How to connect To use the cleaner with tools dis 19 connect the power nozzle from the hand grip Tools may be attached directly to the hand grip With the latch in the unlock 8 position insert tool or wand if extra length is needed then push latch to the lock position to secure To remove the tool or wand push the latch to the unlock g position FA Wand storage clip some models To save storage space stand the clean er on end and hook wand storage clip on bottom of cleaner The nozzle must be positioned down as shown Lift up on wand to remove storage clip from cleaner 2 Plug cleaner in turn on and check hose end for suction Remove any obstructions 3 Remove power nozzle from wands and attach wands to hose Check for suction and remove any blockages 6 To connect tools to metal wands
6. section of The Hoover Company online at www hoovercompany 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 request ing information or ordering parts The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner Headlight replacement The headlight located on top of the power nozzle operates when the cleaner is turned on Use only Hoover part NO 27317 307 which is a fused bulb when replacing the headlight How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical out let and disconnect power nozzle from extension wands 1 Remove the nozzle cover as shown in How to replace belt 2 Push old bulb into socket and twist to remove Push new bulb into socket and twist into place 3 Replace nozzle cover Continued If you have a problem 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 Problem Nozzle won t pick up Possible cause Possible solution Not ON at cleaner e Turn ON at cleaner Not ON at hand grip e Turn ON at hand grip
7. Hoover Canister Cleaner with Power Nozzle Review this manual before operating cleaner Index Assembling Cleaner 3 4 Cleaner Description 3 How To Use Canister Cleaner eree 4 6 Check Bag Indicator eee 4 Cleaning 10018 zen 5 6 POWETINOZZI ann anneau 4 5 110 Cl an STAIRS satin nues 6 If You Have a Problem 10 Important Safeguards eee 1 L UBCANON 5 urnes 9 Maintenance Cleaning Filters 0 c ceeeeeeee 7 8 Clearing Blockages n n 6 Replacing Agitator ccecce 9 Replacing Bag arseerersrsresoeis 6 7 Replacing Belt suisses men 8 Replacing Headlight ccce 9 SOMWVICE Leman Rire 9 SIOrAQR snramenmannennsemimmunnsmen 6 WAKA sde miennes 10 1992 The Hoover Company www hoovercompany com Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation call 1 800 944 9200 for 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 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE 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 numbe
8. bag interior Close bag lid cles If filter becomes dirty pull off grill and lift out filter Wash filter in warm water or replace it with a new one A dry filter must be put back into cleaner Do not operate cleaner without sec ondary filter in place How to attach bag lid The bag lid and hinges are designed with a break away feature If the lid is pushed open too far it will come off It can be easily re attached by aligning the hinges with the appropriate slots in the cleaner as shown The micro filter aids in the filtration process to return clean air to the room To remove this filter open tool lid remove dusting brush and pull up red fil ter cassette Continued gt 7 If filter is dirty open grid on cas sette and remove filter Wash filter in warm water or replace it with a new one A dry filter must be put back into cleaner How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet and disconnect power nozzle from extension wands Turn nozzle over and unscrew the 4 recessed Phillips head screws Note Do not remove the 3 screws in the triangle formation as these hold the motor in place Belt replacement The belt in your power nozzle drives the agitator It has been designed specifical ly for use in this cleaner and is important for effective operation What to buy There are other belts manufactu
9. d parts to place this appliance in correct operating con dition during the warranted period This warranty applies when the appliance is purchased in the United States includ ing its territories and possessions or in Canada or from a U S Military Exchange Appliances purchased else where 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 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 hoovercompany com This warranty does not cover pick up delivery or house calls however if you mail your appliance to a Hoover Factory Service Center for warranty service transportation will be paid one way While this warranty gives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If further assistance is needed or if there are questions concerning this war ranty or the availability of warranty ser vice outlets write or phone the Consumer Response Center The Hoover Company 101 East Maple St
10. e is a blockage in the nozzle hose tools or at the bag opening remove the blockage Deluxe power nozzle Handle positions The handle has two positions when used with the power nozzle upright and operating To lower handle to operating position place your foot firmly on the power noz zle and pull handle back Floor surface selector some models Carpet or rug cleaning When using the power nozzle for carpet and rug cleaning push the floor surface selector button toward RUG A This setting provides the suction and agitator action necessary to deep clean carpets The nozzle adjusts automatically to various carpet pile heights Hard surface floor cleaning The power nozzle can be used for cleaning hard surface floors such as wood linoleum vinyl asphalt and rubber tile sealed cork concrete and terrazzo as well as carpet To set the power nozzle for hard surface floor cleaning push the floor surface selector button toward BARE B This setting provides suction and no agitator action If you prefer you may use the wall floor brush to clean bare floors You will find it particularly convenient when cleaning lightweight area rugs to set the floor surface selector button on BARE and continue cleaning the sur rounding floor surfaces Note The headlight will be ON in both the RUG and BARE floor surface modes Suction regulator The suction regulator on the
11. n cleaner is pulled over carpet area rugs and door sills 19 Cord rewind pedal step on pedal to rewind cord for storage Hold plug until cord is rewound 20 Micro filter aids in filtration of dirt particles 21 Tool lid pull up on edge of lid in recessed area 22 Bag lid latch lift to open bag lid 23 ON OFF pedal conveniently located on top of cleaner 24 Check bag indicator shows red when paper bag should be checked for fullness 25 Hose connector 26 Receptacle connect power nozzle cord to canister cleaner 27 Carrying handle 28 Belt check window motor pulley will be visible in window if belt is broken Available on some models This cleaner is intended for household use Questions or Concerns The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use Look on the list provided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot or 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 repre sentative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE Attach nozzle and wands 5 Ji wand with the storage clip connects to the power nozzle At
12. n 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 appliance over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces e 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 If cleaner has a cord reel hold on to the plug while cord is being rewound to pre vent cord from whipping e 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 1 Unpack cleaner from carton and identify the parts shown Remove and dispose of cardboard packing A Canister cleaner B Power nozzle
13. r 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 important Safeguards When using an electrical appliance always follow basic precautions including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE ia 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 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 e 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 liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present The hose contains electrical wires Do not use if damaged cut or punctured Avoid picking up hard sharp objects with the cleaner They may damage the cleaner and the bag e Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose or motorized nozzle e Do not use without dust bag or filters in place Change bag frequently when pick ing up very fine materials such as powder e Use extra care whe
14. r fireplace soot may seal the paper bag and may cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt When the cleaner is used to remove material of this nature change the bag often Where to buy Filter bags may be purchased from Authorized Hoover Dealers Depots Leading Retailers Hoover Factory Service Centers or through The Hoover Company online at www hoovercompany com What to buy In order to maintain the original cleaning effectiveness and superior filtration qualities of your cleaner use only Genuine HOOVER Allergen Filtration Type S disposable filter bags Regular HOOVER Type S disposable bags also fit your cleaner and will give satisfactory performance To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at peak performance it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER filter bags made by The Hoover Company HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks dr Form new bag into a box like 28 RAA Slide bag collar firmly into holder Filters secondary and micro How to clean Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet The secondary filter located behind the grill in the bag compart ment protects the motor from dirt parti How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Rotate hose to the side lift bag lid latch and open bag lid Push rear edge of bag into bag EJ cavity below seal A Clear bag opening B by pushing the pierced paper through opening toward
15. red that are similar in shape and size but are not designed for the HOOVER power nozzle Such belts do not operate the agitator cor rectly and may create stress which could damage your power nozzle Use only a genuine HOOVER Belt No 38528 011 when a belt replacement is necessary Return nozzle to original position lift off nozzle cover When to replace The belt is visible through the belt check window on top of the nozzle If the belt is broken the motor pulley will be visible through the window However the belt should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition To check remove the nozzle cover see following section Replace the belt if it is stretched cut or broken lt n 0 If belt is not broken pull it off the motor pulley A Lift up end of agitator Remove old belt from agitator pulley and replace with new belt Lettering on belt must be visible Stretch belt back and attach to motor pulley Hold opposite end of agitator in place Push belt end forward rotating end plate until it slides into place Turn agitator making sure it rotates freely Position nozzle cover on front lip of nozzle base Press cover into place Turn nozzle over and replace screws Agitator replacement When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet When agitator brushes are worn the agi tator should be replaced To check condition of brushes move edge of a card ac
16. rneath hand grip Always disconnect cleaner from elec trical outlet before attaching or removing power nozzle plug To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way ON OFF switches After assembling cleaner plug cord into electrical outlet Turn cleaner on by depressing ON OFF pedal A To turn cleaner off depress pedal again Note Pedal opposite ON OFF pedal is Cord Rewind Pedal B On some models two switches are used to turn the cleaner on for opera tion Press remote control switch C on hand grip to the OFF position before plugging cord into electrical outlet Plug cord into an electrical outlet and step on ON OFF pedal The POWER ON light will glow indicating that the cleaner can then be controlled at the hand grip Press hand grip switch to the ON position Check bag indicator The indicator will begin to show red as bag fills with dirt There are three conditions that will cause the indicator to become completely red 1 The bag is full change the bag 2 Very fine materials such as powder have been picked up clogging the bag pores change the bag even if it is not full 8 Ther
17. ross bottom plate while turning agitator To maintain cleaning effectiveness replace agitator if brushes do not touch card Lubrication The motor is equipped with two bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor The addition of lubri cant could cause damage Therefore do not add lubricant to either motor bearing The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated peri odically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot What to buy The agitator may be replaced with either a single or double row of brushes Single row of brushes Hoover part No 48414 051 Double row of brushes Hoover part No 48414 049 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet 1 Remove nozzle cover agitator and belt as shown in How to replace belt 2 Discard old agitator 3 Replace new agitator and belt as shown in steps 4 6 of How to replace belt 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 ecalling 1 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only OR echecking the Service
18. tach it to power nozzle by fitting but ton projection B on nozzle connector C into opening near end of wand Be sure nozzle is locked in place To release press down on center of latch D and remove nozzle How to assemble Connect hose With hose toward front of cleaner push hose connector into opening in bag lid When hose is attached properly hose cord plug will reach to receptacle on cleaner Attach second wand to the first Position cord into cord clips E on wands placing excess cord between nozzle and bottom cord clip Note Bottom cord clip is on wand stor age clip Insert plug as deeply into the receptacle as possible Latch A will automatically fasten Cleaner will not operate unless plug is inserted into receptacle To disconnect hose first remove hose cord plug from receptacle while pulling out on latch Then depress buttons shown in Fig 3 by arrows on hose connector and pull up Note The flexible hose contains electrical wires for connection to the power nozzle and should not be used if damaged The wires should not be seen through the outer skin To attach the hose to the extension wands push latch F on the hand grip to the unlock g symbol Push the hand grip G down onto wand so that the button projection H fits into the slot Push the latch to the lock symbol to secure wand Continued gt Push plug on power nozzle cord completely into receptacle unde
19. wand allows the user to reduce suction when necessary Open the suction reg ulator for less suction when cleaning lightweight fabrics or throw rugs Close A the suction regulator for maximum suction If the power nozzle is difficult to push on some carpet open the suction reg ulator This will help prevent damage to the belt Brushed edge cleaning Brushed edge cleaning is provided 45 both sides of the nozzle to remove embedded dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture Guide side of nozzle parallel to edge of carpet or furniture as shown Cleaning tools The cleaning tools are conveniently stored in the cleaner underneath the tool lid Pull up on edge of lid in recessed area to open The lid is also designed with a break away feature which allows it to snap off if it is pushed open too far To re attach align small knobs on hinge area of lid with slots at rear of cleaner press lid back into place The cleaning tools have many uses best suited for the cleaning task from the descriptions left Variable speed control some models The variable speed control A is located on the hand grip Slide the control back to reduce energy consumption and to clean lightly soiled areas or delicate fabrics Slide control for ward for maximum cleaning power in heavily soiled areas If the power nozzle is difficult to push slide the control toward back to reduce the power This will help prevent
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