HOOVER® Bagged TempoTM Upright Vacuum Cleaner Thank you for your purchase! Owner's Manual ENGLISH § pp. 1-12 ESPAÑOL § pág. 13-20 FRANÇAIS § pág. 21-28 ® This product was designed for easy assembly (see page 3) www.hoover.com Review this manual before operating cleaner Thank you for choosing a HOOVER product. Please enter the COMPLETE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided. The numbers are located on the bottom of your cleaner. Model_________________________________________ Serial number_________________________________________ Hint: Attach your sales receipt to this owner's manual. Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your HOOVER product. Be sure to fill out and return the product registration card included with your cleaner. X XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX SERIAL NUMBER Important Safeguards When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Contents Assembling Cleaner ..........................3-4 How to use ............................................5 Cleaner Description ..........................5 Cleaning Tools................................7-8 If You Have a Problem ........................12 Clearing Blockages ........................12 Important Safeguards ..........................2 Maintenance Authorized Service ..........................11 Cleaning Filters ................................9 Lubrication ......................................11 Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ......11 Replacing Belt ............................10-11 Replacing Headlight........................10 Replacing Filter Bag ......................8-9 Thermal Protector ..............................11 Warranty ..............................................12 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. · 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 materials such as gasoline or fine wood 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. · Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose. · Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. Empty bag frequently 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 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. © 2003 The Hoover Company www.hoover.com Save these instructions! 2 If you need any assistance: Visit our website at www.hoover.com. Click on the "Service" button to find the service outlet nearest you OR Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center. Please do not return this product to the store. 1. Cleaner Assembly Carton contents 1-1 Empty carton. Find the parts shown before disposing of packing materials. A. Handle section B. Cleaner body C. Hose, cleaning tools and wands D. Crevice wand (included with some models) E. Handle bolts and nuts packet (in bag with owner's manual) E C A B D Attach handle 1-2 A 1-3 1-4 Remove bag door on cleaner body by pushing down at top of door and pulling door outward. Switch (A) above bag door should be in OFF position. Slide handle onto cleaner body. Push bolts into holes on back of handle. Continued § 3 1-5 1-6 1-7 Place nuts in recessed areas on front of handle. Hold each nut in place while tightening each bolt securely with a Phillips screw driver. Reposition bag door by fitting tabs on bottom of door into opening. Press top of door to snap securely shut. Position cord on back of cleaner as shown and press cord into clip. Attach hose 1-8 Note: Hose must be connected as shown for all operations. 1-9 1-10 C D A B Align end of hose with projections (A) over slots (B) in dirt duct. B E Slide hose into duct (B) and twist hose to lock it into place. Lift hose tube cover (C). Position hose over hose hook (D) and into hose tube (E). Position tools 1-11 1-12 C 1-13 D B A Place smaller unridged end of wand into bottom of rack. Snap wand into clip. Repeat with other wand. Snap ends of dusting brush (A), crevice tool (B) and furniture nozzle (C) into clips as shown. E Place crevice wand (D) (available on some models) inside extension wand (E). 4 2. How to use Cleaner description 2-1 1 1. Handle 2. Hose 3. ON/OFF switch: located on left rear corner of cleaner body 4. Carrying handle 5. Bag door 6. Check bag indicator 7. Stair cleaning handle: located on lower edge of dirt cup. 8. Headlight 9. Furniture guard: helps prevent cleaner from marking furniture. 10. Nozzle control knob: slide knob to correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned. 11. Wands 12. Cord hooks: wrap cord around hooks for storage. The top hook rotates right or left for easy cord release. 13. Crevice tool 14. Handle release lever: step on lever to lower handle to operating or low positions. 15. Dusting brush 16. Final filter exhaust 17. Furniture nozzle 18. Hose hook 19. Crevice wand*: stores inside of extension wand 2 18 3 12 19 17 4 11 5 6 7 8 14 12 15 13 16 *Available on some models 10 9 Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner. This cleaner is intended for household use. 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. 2-2 2-3 B A ON-OFF switch Plug cord into electrical outlet. To turn cleaner ON, push switch (A) toward front of cleaner. To turn cleaner OFF, push toward back of cleaner. Cord clip To help keep the cord out of the way while vacuuming, position cord down into cord clip (B) located between top cord hook and handle. Continued § 5 2-4 2-5 2-6 Handle positions The handle of your cleaner has three positions; upright for storage and when using cleaning tools; operating position for general operation on carpet and floors; low for reaching under low furniture. Step on handle release lever to lower handle. Transporting cleaner Put handle in upright position. Tilt cleaner back on rear wheels. Push forward. Carrying handle Use the carrying handle to lift the cleaner. 2-7 2-8 C D HIGH 2-9 BARE FLOOR B A Carpet height adjustment The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle (A). When it is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights, slide the nozzle control knob (B) to the desired setting. Handle position For ease in sliding knob, place handle in the upright position (C). The nozzle will not move into the adjusted position until the cleaner handle is lowered to the operating position (D). Settings For maximum cleaning performance, the following carpet height settings are recommended. · Lowest setting: for all types of carpet and hard floors. Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push, slide knob to the next higher setting. · Higher settings: for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance. 6 2-10 2-11 2-12 Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end or edge. Before reaching edge, push down on handle. This will lift up the nozzle (front of cleaner) as shown 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 the 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 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, always place it at the bottom of the stairs. Cleaning tools Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above the floor and for reaching hard to clean areas. The cleaner is ready for tool use when handle is in upright position. CAUTION: Agitator continues to rotate while cleaner handle is in upright position. Avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs during tool use. 2-13 2-14 C D E F B A G Remove hose When using cleaning tools, cleaner handle should be in the upright position. Also, turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting and connecting hose to hose tube (A). To use hose, lift hose end as shown. Lower cover (B) onto hose tube. When you are finished cleaning with the tools, be sure to lift cover from hose tube and reposition hose end into tube. Select proper tool C. Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers. D. Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors, and carpeted stairs. E. Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and baseboards. F. Extension wands are used to give extra length to your hose. Use it with any of the above tools. G. Crevice wand (included on some models) may be used for the same tasks as the crevice tool is used. It can also be used for extra reach with the dusting brush and/or extension wand. How to clean tools To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent. Rinse with a damp cloth. Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry before using. Continued § 7 2-15 Extra reach hose (available at additional cost) The extra reach hose provides you with a 20 foot reach to allow easier cleaning of stairs and hard to reach places. Follow the steps below for attaching and detaching hose. 2-17 H 2-16 J Attach wand and tools Attach tool or wand or crevice wand (some models) to the hose (H) by pushing it firmly into hose. Attach second wand or tool to the wand in the same manner. Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or loosen the connection. I J Push ON/OFF switch to OFF position and unplug from electrical outlet. Remove regular hose from cleaner. Align end of extra reach hose with projections (I) over slots (J) in dirt duct. Slide hose into slots (J) and twist hose to lock it into place. To detach hose, reverse procedure. Attach wands or tools to the other end of hose. 2-18 3. Maintenance Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness. What to buy To assure cleaning effectiveness, use only Genuine Hoover® Allergen Filtration Type Y disposable filter bags. K Filter bag When to replace Check bag indicator The indicator (K), will begin to s ...