Hoover U5081-930 Turbopower 3000 Bagged Upright Vacuum
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1. sns gt s a a HOOVE R I Owner s Dual Purpose Upright ae Vacuum Cleaner Review this manual before operating cleaner important Safeguards When using an electrical appliance always follow basic precautions including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE m Wa rni ng m To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or E injury 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 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 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 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 keep2. Hook tool rack over left edge of Holding tool rack in place turn handle matching arrows and handle over and align screw letters Fig 11 holes insert small screw Fig 12 and tighten securely STEP 5 Attach handle Extra effort may be required With cord hooks to the back 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 Push bolt into hole on lower front of handle Fig 14 If bolt will not go through hole easily check the following the bracket is properly positioned see Fig 9 the handle is pushed completely down see 7 Fig 13 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 STEP 6 Attach bag compartment Pull bag door latch forward and remove door Set bag door aside Fig 16 Slide large tab on bottom back of bag compartment into slot between the bracket and the lower handle Fig 17 Note round opening and hooks on back of bag compartment Place opening over dirt tube and align hooks with slots in handle Press firmly to snap both hooks into handle Fig 18 Pull on bag compartment to make sure it is completely snapped to handle
3. This cleaner uses a 12 volt wedge base type 912 bulb Hoover part No 27313 1 01 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet 1 To remove hood follow steps 7 10 of How to replace belt page 21 18 2 Remove bulb by pulling straight out of socket push new bulb into socket until it locks in place 3 Place hood on cleaner body and press firmly to snap all four latches Pull up on hood slightly to make sure all four latches are secured 4 Push nozzle control knob back onto front of cleaner The belt 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 belt 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 19 ANSE How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet 1 Place handle in operating 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 bo
4. belt guide 21 PULLEY What to buy 12 Replace hood and nozzle control knob The agitator When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet When agitator brushes are worn the agitator should be replaced To check condition of brushes move edge of card across bottom plate while turning agitator To maintain cleaning effectiveness replace agitator if brushes do not touch card 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 electri cal outlet 1 Remove hood as shown in steps 7 10 of How to replace belt page 21 2 Pull belt off motor pulley as shown 3 Remove bottom plate as shown in steps 1 3 of How to replace belt page 20 4 Remove agitator from cleaner and discard 5 Reposition belt and new agitator by referring to page 20 beginning with step 5 p 22 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 Not firmly plugged in 1 Plug unit in
5. Continued gt g STEP 7 Attach paper bag Align opening in paper bag with dirt tube inside bag compart ment Fig 19 BAG COLLAR Push bag collar firmly onto dirt tube Fig 20 Tuck top and bottom of bag into bag compartment To replace bag door insert the tabs on bottom of bag door into the slots on bag compartment Fig 21 Make sure all edges of paper bag are completely inside the bag compartment Close door Models with ON OFF switch on side of handle Break off red tab above ON OFF switch by pushing down on tab Fig 22 Models with ON OFF switch on top of handle Pull white switch lock above ON OFF switch straight out Fig 22 Dispose of switch lock Note If tab or switch lock has come off during assembly make sure switch is in the RED TAB ON OFF SWITCH ON OFF SWITCH q OFF position down before plugging cord into an electri cal outlet 9 STEP 8 Attach hose and tools some models only of rack Fig 23 While wrapping hose in a clockwise direction push it firmly into rack at areas shown Fig 24 Note To keep hose secured place round end of hose below bottom extension Fig 24 inset Position wand in side of tool EEE i Snap dusting brush A fa _ snap into place crevice tool B and furniture Fig 25 nozzle C into back of
6. 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 Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner Unplug cleaner when not in use Turn off all controls before unplugging Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands The use of an extension cord is not recommended Do not use with damaged cord or plug If appliance is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water take it to 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 2 Assembling cleaner It is extremely important to read and fol low all the instruction steps in order The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing If you need assistance with any step of the assembly call I 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 This cleaner is int
7. 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 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 the 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 rear wheels and push forward The cleaner can also be moved by lifting it as shown 12 Carpet height adjustment The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle NOZZLE It is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights by sliding the nozzle control knob to the correct setting For ease in sliding knob the handle should be in the upright position The nozzle will not move into the adjusted position until the cleaner handle is lowered to the operating position For maximum cleaning performance the following carpet height settings are recommended A
8. registered trademarks THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720 R2 8 96 U5071 77 8 930 U504 1 980 Litho USA 565 11 A23
9. tool rack as shown Fig 26 CAUTION When cleaner is turned on the agitator brush roll will continue 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 10 The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing below 11 Cleaner description 1 Handle 2 Cord hooks wrap cord around hooks for storage The top hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release 3 Bag door latch 4 ON OFF switch located on top of handle for some models or on side of handle for other models 5 Bag door 6 Stair cleaning handle located on lower edge of bag 7 Handle release lever step on lever to lower handle to operating or low position 8 Cleaner body 9 Nozzle control knob slide knob to correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned 10 Furniture guard helps prevent cleaner from marking furniture 11 Headlight 12 Hose door open door to connect hose to cleaner 13 Hood 14 Hose 15 Tool rack 16 Dusting brush 17 Crevice tool 18 Furniture nozzle Available on some models Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on bottom plate on bottom of cleaner 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 does not fit
10. R LOWER HANDLE SWITCH TAB HANDLE Tultirendie 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 4 possible Fig 3 Slide cord protector toward upper handle Fig 2 Continued 4 CORD PROTECTOR l C oe ee s l UPPER GROOVE siot HANDLE UPPER 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 Note location of tapered rails on bracket and on lower handle Fig 8 With printed side of bracket facing up slide rails on bracket onto rails on lower handle until bracket snaps past the lock tab Fig 9 Pull bracket toward bottom of handle slightly to make sure bracket is locked in place Make sure hole in bracket aligns with hole in handle STEP 4 Attach tool rack some models only If the cleaner you have pur chased does not come with a tool rack proceed to Step 5 Hold tool rack and handle side by side as shown Fig IO Continued gt 6 BACK OF HANDLE
11. aring obstructions To check for obstructions first turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet then disconnect hose from cleaner Open hose door and carefully remove any visible obstruction If no obstruc tion is found check hose and tools Remove obstruction To continue HOSE DOOR using tools re attach hose to cleaner If no obstruction is found and a problem persists contact your Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Warranty Service Dealer Depot 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 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 cleaning effectiveness 16 The bag When to replace Check bag from time to time It is recommended that you change the paper bag when dirt reaches the dotted line If more dirt than this accumu lates 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 may cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt When cleaner
12. ended for house hold use Side mounted hose trademark of The Hoover Company STEP 1 y Unpack carton Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown Make sure all parts especially small items such as E F and I are located before dispos ing of cardboard packing G A Upper handle B Lower handle C Cord D Tool rack TH E Tool rack screw packet F Bracket G Bag compartment H Cleaner body Handle bolt and nut packet one extra nut included J Paper bag K Hose and cleaning tools L Wand Some models only 3 STEP 2 Assemble handle LOWER HANDLE HANDLE Place upper and lower handle sections on a flat surface with cord hooks on top With hands on sides of handle sections push sections together firmly until they click into place Fig 1 Do not press against the rod extendirgfrom the lower handle Fig 2 If the rod breaks or bends the cleaner will not work properly Do not push handle together with your hands on the ends of the sections STEP 3 Attach cord Note Some models have a small red tab above the ON OFF switch for shipping purposes only and may fall off during assem bly If it does not fall off the tab will be removed during the final steps of assembly Other models have a white switch lock as described on page 9 yp CORD PROTECTOR slide ON OFF UPPE
13. firmly won t No voltage in wall plug 2 Check fuse or breaker run Blown fuse tripped 3 Replace fuse reset breaker breaker Cleaner Broken or worn belt 1 Replace belt won t Agitator brush roll 2 Replace brush roll pick up worn Bag full 3 Change paper bag Incorrect carpet height 4 Move nozzle control setting knob to type of carpet being cleaned Cleaning Hose clogged 1 Remove hose and tools tools won t remove obstruction pick up Hose connector inserted 2 Re insert hose connector incorrectly properly page 15 Cleaner Incorrect carpet height 1 Move nozzle control hard setting knob to a higher to push setting 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 23 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 checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR e calling 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet loca
14. he 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 applica tion 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 Depot 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 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 330 499 9499 For an automated referral of authorized service outlets in the U S A phone I 800 944 9200 In Canada contact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario L7R 4A8 Phone I 800 263 6376 25 Hoover and are
15. i 1 2 BARE FLOOR UA HSULHUMHI HI HIGH Cleaners with two settings Lowest setting A for bare floors and all types of carpet Highest setting B if easier pushing is desired while maintaining good cleaning performance Cleaners with Four settings Lowest setting 1 for bare floors and low pile level loop kitchen type carpet Next setting 2 for other types of carpet e Higher settings 3 4 for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired while maintaining good cleaning performance Note If the cleaner is difficult to push slide the knob to the next higher setting 13 x Detach Order Form Here Part No 58547 071 R18 The Hoover Company Please complete this entire form 101 East Maple Street O 4010001A Q 160147AG North Canton OH 44720 O 4010324A Q 049258AG Q 57363003 Q 38528027 No of Items _ Q 38528008 38634074 Ordered SHIP TO Please Print Your Name and Address carefully in Ink Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery Name Street City State Zip PACKAGE No Cost No of NUMBER In Pack Per Pack Packs TOTAL Type A Disposable bags 4010001A 3 3 95 4010324A 10 11 95 Genuine Hoover MicroFiltration Type A Disposable bags 4010100A 3 8 75 Air freshener tablets 57363003 Concept One PowerMAX Agitator belt 38528008 1 Power Drive belt 160147AG Convertible Decade 80 Decade 800 Agitator belt 049258AG Elte Legacy E
16. is used to remove material of this nature change bag often Where to buy Paper bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer Depot or from a Hoover Factory Service Center When ordering bags be sure to give the model number of your cleaner What to buy For improved cleaning effectiveness and superior filtration use Genuine HOOVER Micro 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 that your cleaner operates at peak Hoover performance it is imperative that you use only enuine HOOVER paper bags distributed by 4he Hoover Company HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks v How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Pull bag door latch forward and lt remove door from cleaner Grasp sides of bag collar and pull collar from tube 17 Note Do not clean out old bag and reuse Discard used bag Align opening in new paper bag with dirt tube in outer bag Push bag collar firmly onto dirt tube Fold top of bag down under top of bag compartment To replace bag door lift up lower edge of paper bag Insert the 3 tabs on bottom of bag door into the 3 slots on bag compartment Make sure all edges of paper bag are completely inside the bag compartment Close door The headlight nly some models o What to buy
17. ncore Agitatorbelt 38528027 1 20 Friction fit extension wand 38634074 1 95 TOTAL MERCHANDISE ADD YOUR APPLICABLE STATE TAX SHIPPING amp HANDLING 4 50 TOTAL COST KAI pm fe er Check or Money Order payable to The Hoover Company Cl Visa MasterCard Card Number Name on Card Exp Date Signature Required Daytime Phone amp Area Code Use this form to order HOOVER disposable bags belts bulbs spare tools and air freshener tablets directly from THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO These items will be shipped to your home freight prepaid They may also be purchased from your local Hoover dealer or Hoover Factory Service Center See your Yellow Pages for listings Please detach order form and enclose with your check money order or credit card information Mail in orders limited to U S residents only gLH LZA0 rS8S ON Hed is S jins 1004 Ie 40 u5nou ANIR BINESIBA SI Zzzou XxXN q 10 JUBIUBAUOD 1r eye sollosseooV Burue l o peayiano 10 yBnoue ybr a 1YS 10 JED OY ut sn 1oj159Ji9d o p Ea snou oy ss punoi je Bulue 5 10 apad Bulueepo 104 zis1uBii y ysnp iue 9 0 p u NOA i um of IM J mod ziIS lin YUM 1Sup 5 soduind ninuu siu L 4 SUuE tuunnogA A9 SIUBD Pedwo W some ASAOOH Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end or edge Befo
18. r OFF before attach ing or removing hose With cleaner handle in upright position open hose door and insert hose connector until locked in position Suction will automati cally 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 performance B Select proper cleaning tool 1 Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture table tops books lamps lighting fixtures Venetian blinds baseboards shutters and registers 2 Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture draper ies tapestries mattresses clothing automobile interiors and carpeted stairs 3 Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers upholstered furniture stairs and baseboards 4 Wand used to give extra length to your hose Use it with any of the above tools 15 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 e ee 3 4 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 tool slightly to tighten or loosen connec tion Use cleaning tools with cleaner handle in upright position Cle
19. re reaching edge push 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 rug Move cleaner back to start again lower nozzle and use only forward strokes 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 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 Clean stairs from bottom to top 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 14 Cleaning tools Some models come with tools for others tools are available at additional cost from your Autho rized Hoover Dealer Depot a Hoover Factory Service Center or by writing to The Hoover Company North Canton Ohio 44720 The tool set includes a hose wand crevice tool furniture nozzle and dusting brush A Attach hose to cleaner Turn cleane
20. tions U S only 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 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 geometric mean of the midpoints of the dirt pickup scales selected by Hoover as a reference for its rating system 24 Full One Year Warranty Domestic Use Your HOOVERQ appliance is warranted in normal household use in accordance with the Owners 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 t
21. ttom plate rotate plate and remove from cleaner body 4 Remove agitator and broken agitator 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 5 Slip agitator through new belt with lettering toward outside of cleaner and position belt in belt guide Push end of belt into opening in cleaner body Reposition agitator making sure to align flat sides of projection 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 Continued gt 20 7 Remove hood by turning cleaner over and removing nozzle control knob on front of hood grasp knob and pull up 8 Place handle in operating position and turn cleaner over Insert end of flat screwdriver into one of the four slots beside an arrow on bottom of cleaner 9 For slots nearest the rear wheels push handle of screwdriver toward cleaner handle for remain ing two slots pry outward to release latches 10 Turn cleaner over and lift off hood 11 Stretch new belt onto motor pulley Extra effort may be required to stretch new belt onto pulley Turn agitator making sure the belt is not pinched between agitator and cleaner body The belt must rotate freely inside the belt guide If agitator does not tum remove bottom plate and reposition belt in
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