Hoover U5180 Owner'S Manual Download Page 4

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2. How to use

Cleaner description

18. Wands
19. Crevice tool 
20. Cord hooks: 

wrap cord 

around hooks for storage. Top
hook can be rotated right or
left for easy cord  release.

21. Handle release pedal: 

step on lever to lower handle
to operating or low positions.

Operate cleaner only at 
voltage specified on data
plate on back of cleaner.  

This cleaner is intended for
household use.

1. Handle grip
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Telescoping handle
4. Handle release button
5. Carrying handle
6. Dirt cup release button
7. Dirt cup assembly
8. Dirt cup door hinge
9. Stair cleaning handle: 

located below lower edge 
of dirt cup.

10. Headlight
11. Nozzle control knob: 

turn knob to correct setting
for height of carpet being
cleaned.

12. Furniture guard: 

helps

prevent cleaner from mark-
ing furniture.

13. Hose handle
14. Combination tool
15. Powered hand tool
16. Hose
17. Hose/tool holder

ON-OFF switch

Plug cord into electrical outlet.  
To turn cleaner ON, push ON/OFF
switch once.
To turn cleaner OFF, push switch
again.

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15

12

A

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16

A

B

D

C

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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 out-
let. Do not change the plug in any
way.

2-1

Transporting cleaner

To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright position,
tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and
push forward.

2-3

2-2

Telescoping handle

For convenience in storing or carry-
ing your cleaner, the handle is
designed to retract into the body of
the cleaner. Lower the handle by
depressing the button (A) located at
the handle base and pushing the
handle down. Raise the handle by
depressing the button and pulling
the handle upward, locking it into
the desired position.

Position tools

Place smaller diameter end of wand
(A) into bottom of rack. Snap wand
into clip at top. Repeat with other
wand.
Crevice tool (B) fits into one of the
extension wands.
Snap combination tool (C) and pow-
ered hand tool (D) into storage
areas on back of cleaner as shown.

Summary of Contents for U5180

Page 1: ... Review this manual before operating the cleaner This product was designed for easy assembly see page 3 www hoover com Owner s Manual ENGLISH pp 1 12 ESPAÑOL pág 13 19 FRANÇAIS p 20 26 TM ...

Page 2: ... 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...

Page 3: ...ign ing with opposite end of plug and push firmly until you hear a snap After ends are connected lightly pull on plug to make sure it is securely attached 1 2 Align the groove D on the back of the upper handle with the small pro jection E on the back of the handle housing Push upper handle down until you hear a click 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 1 A Handle section B Cleaner body C Cleaning tools and wands Grasp ...

Page 4: ... 12 A 20 20 19 8 16 A B D C 3 2 15 6 7 10 9 4 5 11 14 14 21 4 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 out let Do not change...

Page 5: ...b to the next higher setting Higher settings for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired while maintaining good cleaning performance 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 Con...

Page 6: ...st empty the cup and clean the fil ters often Dirt cup Attach wand and tools Attach tool or wand to the hose H Attach tool to wand I by pushing it firmly onto the wand Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or loosen the connection 2 10 Removing hose When using cleaning tools cleaner handle should be in the upright position Also turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting and con necting hose to hose tu...

Page 7: ...ers in place Press dirt cup release button B and pivot cup out 3 4 Press on dirt cup release button while firmly pressing on dirt cup Release button in order for it to return to proper position and lock the dirt cup into place Remove dirt cup as described in Fig 3 2 Twist filter assembly A counter clockwise Remove assembly from dirt cup Secondary filter How to clean Disconnect cleaner from electri...

Page 8: ...t 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 38528040 belt package part No 40201190 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Removing hood Press handle release pedal and place handle in low position Using a coin turn the two slots A on either side of the hood as shown 3 13 8 3...

Page 9: ...ng hood Align tabs F on hood with slots G on base of cleaner Pivot hood into position Secure hood into position by turning the coin slots Fig 3 13 What to buy When purchasing a new agitator ask for HOOVER part No 48414113 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Remove hood belt and agitator fol lowing directions in The belt sec tion beginning with Fig 3 13 Discard old agitator Con...

Page 10: ...rmal protector acti vates the cleaner will stop run ning If this happens proceed as follows 1 Turn the cleaner OFF and dis connect it from the electrical out let 2 Check secondary and final fil ters for dirt accumulation 3 Refer to Clearing blockages section 4 When cleaner is unplugged and the motor cools for 30 min utes the thermal protector automati cally resets and cleaning may con tinue If the...

Page 11: ...gh 3 15 Look into opening C for blockages and remove 10 Replace belt agitator and hood Checking airflow path 2 Plug cleaner in and turn ON Check for suction at end of hose A If there is suction continue with step 3 3 Turn cleaner OFF and unplug Check connection at hose tube B remove any blockage A C C 4 3 4 2 B Checking airflow path through hose inlet tube on back of cleaner 4 Turn cleaner OFF and...

Page 12: ...r territo ry in which it is purchased 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 Sales and 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 9...

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