Hoover S3755 WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuum
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1. tries mattresses clothing automobile interior and carpeted stairs G Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers uphol stered furniture stairs and baseboards H Small brush is used for cleaning the dirt cup filter How to empty Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet Press the button B on the top of the cleaner and pull the dirt cup straight out Remove dirt cup lid and empty the cup Should the dirt cup platform flaps C become dislodged refit using the dia gram on the platform Cleaning the filter The dirt cup filter D is located under the dirt cup lid When the filter needs to be cleaned the red light E will come on Exhaust filter How to clean Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet The exhaust filter located behind the grill on the body of the cleaner is wash able To clean rotate grill F counter clockwise Remove the exhaust filter G Wash filter by running it under cold tap water Do not use soap or detergent Do not use the small brush to clean this filter as brushing will damage the effectiveness of the filter Allow to dry thoroughly before replacing on cleaner The exhaust filter should be cleaned at least once a year The filter may become discolored with use but the filtration effi ciency will not be affected Grasp the filter and rotate counter clock wise Clea2. 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 If cleaner has a cord reel hold on to the plug while cord is being rewound to pre vent cord from whipping 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 S To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury 1 Assembling cleaner This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation Visit us online at www hoover com to find the service outlet nearest you click on the Service button OR Call 1 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet loca
3. pedal step on pedal to separate wand from power nozzle 4 Telescoping extension wand used with power nozzle or tools Telescopes to desired length 5 Hand grip 6 Upholstery nozzle dusting brush tool 7 Crevice tool 8 Large wheels provide easy towing when cleaner is pulled over carpet area rugs and door sills 9 Washable HEPA exhaust filter 10 Tool lid pull up on edge of lid in recessed area 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Carrying handle Power ON Suction control slide switch Floor Carpet selector switch power nozzle agitator control Telescoping wand connector end Cord rewind pedal step on pedal to rewind cord for storage Hold plug until cord is rewound Washable dirt cup filter aids in filtration of dirt particles inside dirt cup Dirt cup Dirt cup handle Operate cleaner only at voltage speci fied on data plate on bottom of cleaner This cleaner is intended for household use only Polarized 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 Turning cleaner on and adjusting power level After assembling cleaner plug cord into electrical outlet Turn cleaner on by pushing t
4. the blockage is found 1 Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet then disconnect power nozzle plug and wands from hand grip 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 4 Make sure power nozzle plug is dis connected from hand grip Then check for blockage in nozzle connector A Push nozzle connector down to lowest position Look into nozzle connector and remove any blockage Full One Year Warranty Domestic Use Your HOOVER 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 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 o
5. H oover OW ners Manual English pp 1 11 TM Espa ol pag 12 17 WindTunnel Francais gt p 18 23 Bagless Canister Cleaner with Powered Nozzle y Patented p 7 S Wind Tunnel TECHNOLOGY Review this manual before operating 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 Index Assembling Cleaner see ee eee ee 3 Cleaner Description eee eee eee eee 4 How To Use Canister Cleaner sese eee eee e 4 6 Cleaning Tools cccceceeseeereeetetees 6 Powered Nozzle sss 5 6 To Clean Saira 6 If You Have a Problem sss esse 10 Clearing Blockage see eee 10 Important Safeguards see eee 2 Maintenance Cleaning Elera eee eee eee eee e 6 7 Emptying Dirt CUP sssi cece 6 7 UB FIG ATION 32 2ca3s veces sctedeesceqiceceessiacesensiad 9 Replacing Agitator Brush Roll 9 Replacing Power Nozzle Belt 7 8 Replacing Headlight sse eee eee 9 Replacing Edge Groomers see 9 SOIVICE E 10 UGT T UT 11 2003 The Hoover Company www hoover com Important Safeguards When using an elec
6. e 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 checking the Service section of The Hoover Company online at www hoover com OR gt calling 1 800 944 9200 for an auto mated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only Please 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 10 d IY 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 Possible cause Possible solution e Not ON at hand grip e Push Power ON Suction Control slide switch forward Not firmly plugged in e Plug unit in firmly e No voltage in wall plug s Check fuse or breaker s Blown fuse or tripped breaker s Replace f
7. h roll replacement When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet When agitator brush roll brushes are worn the brush roll should be replaced To check condition of brushes move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning brush roll To maintain cleaning effectiveness replace brush roll if brush es do not touch card 2 Push old bulb into socket and twist to remove Push new bulb into socket and twist into place 3 Replace hood Edge groomer replacement When to replace The edge groomers located on both sides of the nozzle should be replaced when they no longer extend past the sur face of the bottom plate What to buy When purchasing edge groomers ask for Hoover part no 39511004 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet 1 Remove hood and brush roll cover as shown in Figs 3 8 to 3 10 What to buy When purchasing a new agitator brush roll ask for HOOVER part no 48414 071 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet 1 Remove hood duct cover belt and brush roll as shown in Figs 3 8 to 3 13 2 Discard old brush roll 3 Replace new brush roll and belt as shown in Figs 3 13 to 3 15 Thermal protector An internal thermal protector has been used in your cleaner to prevent over heating if a large item or clog gets caught in the nozzle or at the opening of the bag When the blockage is not removed the thermal protector wil
8. he Power ON Suction Control slide switch A located on the handle grip forward The suction control can be increased or decreased by sliding the control forward or back To turn cleaner off slide the control to the OFF position Telescoping extension wand The spring latch B on the wand allows the extension to be adjusted to the desired length Release spring latch by pushing it forward and adjust wand to the desired length Spring latch will lock the wand into the selected position 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 selection Carpet cleaning When using the power nozzle for carpet and rug cleaning press the FLOOR CARPET switch E The agitator brush es on the power nozzle will rotate and can be seen through the window F The nozzle adjusts automatically to vari ous 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 rub ber tile sealed cork concrete and ter razzo as well as carpet To turn the brushes off for hard surface floor cleaning press the FLOOR CAR PET E switch again Note The headlight will be OFF when in hard floor cleaning mode Edge cleaning Special edge groomers are p
9. l trip and the cleaner will stop running If this happens turn cleaner OFF and disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Then disconnect nozzle and remove obstruction Within 15 minutes the thermal protector will cool and auto matically reset and cleaning may resume 2 Pull off both old edge groomers K 3 Push each new groomer onto the 3 tabs L starting with one of the end tabs Then push the groomer onto the middle and remaining end tab 4 Replace brush roll cover and hood as shown in Figs 3 14 and 3 15 Headlight replace ment The headlight located on top of the power nozzle operates when the clean er 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 outlet and disconnect power nozzle from extension wands 1 Remove the hood as shown in Figs 3 8 and 3 9 If cleaner does not operate allow addi tional time for thermal protector to reset Lubrication The motor is equipped with two bear ings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor The addition of lubricant could cause damage Therefore do not add lubricant to either motor bearing The agitator brush roll is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubri cated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot Service To obtain approved HOOVER servic
10. n the filter using the small brush located under the tool lid If desired the filter may be rinsed by running it under cold tap water Do not use soap or detergent Shake excess water from filter and allow to dry thor oughly before replacing it in cleaner Replace the filter by lining up tabs on fil ter with grooves on lid and rotating clockwise If the red light is still on after the filter has been cleaned there may be a blockage in the hose or wands Refer to If you have a problem section 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 manufactured 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 part no 40201180 when a belt replacement is necessary When to replace The belt should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition To check remove the nozzle cover see fol lowing section Replace the belt if it is stretched cut or broken Washing the dirt cup Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet Remove the dirt cup by pressing the but ton on the top of the cleaner and pulling the cup straight out Remove lid The cup may be rinsed by
11. rovided on both sides of the nozzle to remove dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture Guide side of nozzle parallel to edge of carpet or furniture as shown How to clean stairs Place cleaner on stair Using the furni ture nozzle clean stairs from bottom to top The cleaning tools are conveniently stored in the cleaner underneath the tool lid Pull up on edge of lid in recessed area to open A tool may be attached to either the hose or telescoping wand by pushing it firmly onto the hose end or the end of the wand Twist tool slightly to tighten or loosen the connection The cleaning tools have many uses Select the tool best suited for the clean ing task from the following descriptions Dirt Cup When to empty The dirt cup needs emptying before the dirt reaches the MAX line A on the dirt cup or after every use if preferred CAUTION Very fine materials such as face powder cornstarch fireplace ashes or fireplace soot may seal the filter and cause loss of suction When using the cleaner to remove this type of dust empty the cup and clean the filters often Select the proper tool F Dusting brush furniture nozzle this 2 in 1 tool may be used with the brushes in place dusting brush for carved furni ture table tops books lamps lighting fixtures venetian blinds baseboards shutters and registers Remove the brushes furniture nozzle and use it for upholstered furniture draperies tapes
12. running it under cold tap water and dried with a soft cloth Do not replace dirt cup on cleaner unless it has been dried thoroughly Should the dirt cup platform flaps C become dislodged refit using the dia gram on the platform How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet and disconnect power nozzle from extension wands To remove hood 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 Continued 7 Return nozzle to original position and lift off hood Remove brush roll cover G by remov Lift off brush roll cover G ing the 3 Phillips head screws If belt is not broken but is stretched or cut pull it off the motor pulley H Replace brush roll cover G over agita tor brush roll Replace 3 short screws Lift up end of agitator brush roll Remove Stretch belt back and attach to motor old belt from agitator pulley I and pulley replace with new belt Lettering on belt I Hold opposite end of agitator brush roll in must be visible place Push belt end forward rotating end plate J until it slides into place Turn agitator making sure it rotates freely Position hood on top of nozzle base Turn nozzle over Replace 2 short screws at the back of nozzle and 2 long screws at the front Agitator brus
13. tions U S only OR Call 1 330 499 9499 to speak with a representative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center Carton contents Connect hose Push the hose connector end A into the opening B on the front of the cleaner To disconnect hose from the cleaner press on the button C on the hose con nector and pull forward Note The flexible hose contains elec trical wires for connection to the power nozzle and should not be used if damaged The wires should not be seen through the outer skin Attach wand and power nozzle Push the end of the wand with the pronged plug D firmly into the end of the hose until the latch E clicks To remove the wand from the hose press on the thumb latch E located on the end of the wand Unpack cleaner from carton and iden tify the parts shown Remove and dispose of cardboard packing A Canister cleaner B WindTunnel powered nozzle C Extension wand and hose Operate cleaner only at voltage speci fied on data plate on bottom of cleaner Push the opposite end of the wand into the power nozzle until the button projec tion F on the end of the wand clicks To release step on quick disconnect foot pedal G and remove nozzle Continued gt 3 Cleaner description The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing 1 WindTunnel carpet and floor power nozzle automatically adjusts to different carpet pile heights 2 Headlight 3 Quick disconnect
14. trical appliance always follow basic precautions including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Warning 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 Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes gt Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or fine wood sandings 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 Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose motorized nozzle or powered hand tool Brush roll may suddenly restart unplug from electrical outlet before servicing Do not use without dust cup or filters in place Empty cup frequently when pick ing 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
15. use reset breaker Problem Cleaner suction low Possible cause Possible solution e Dirt cup full s Empty dirt cup e Dirt cup filter dirty e Clean the dirt cup filter with brush and water allow to dry and replace in cleaner Obstruction in nozzle connector hose or wand Remove obstruction Exhaust filter dirty Clean filter with water allow to dry and replace in cleaner s Power set too low s Increase power setting by pushing Suction Control slide switch forward Hose not properly connected to cleaner s Ensure hose is properly connected Problem Agitator brush roll won t run Possible cause Possible solution x Hose power cord not firmly plugged in Plug firmly into receptacle on cleaner base Broken or worn belt Replace belt Floor carpet switch set to FLOOR Set floor carpet switch to CARPET Problem Nozzle won t pick up Possible cause Possible solution s Low cleaner suction x See section Cleaner suction low Blockage in nozzle connector s Remove blockage Agitator brush roll not running x See section Agitator brush roll won t run Agitator brush roll brushes worn x Replace brushes Clearing blockages When the cleaner senses low suction or pickup the red Suction Control light will come on Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system Refer to the following steps to check for block ages continuing with each step until
16. utlets 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 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 North Canton Ohio 44720 Phone 1 330 499 9499 In Canada contact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario L7R 4A8 1 800 263 6376 11
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