Hoover U5251 Owner'S Manual Download Page 8

 height adjust-

For ease in sliding the control, the han-
dle should be in the upright position.

When it is necessary to raise and lower the

front of the- cleaner (A) for various carpet
pile heights, slide the carpet height control
(3) to the correct setting.

The front of the cleaner will not move

into the adjusted position until the
handle is lowered to the operating
position.

When using hose and tools, slide the

control to the Cleaning Tools setting.

Return 

     correct 

setting

when 

 Do 

 leave 

control in the Cleaning 

 setting

when 

 floors.

Place end of hose firmly into tool rack for
peak performance when cleaning carpets.

 maximum cleaning performance,

the following carpet height settings are

recommended.

Setting 1:

for   types. of carpet.

Higher 

 very deep pile

carpet 

 easier pushing effort is

desired, while maintaining good cleaning
performance.

Setting 

5:

for hose and cleaning tool

use only.

*Note: 

If the cleaner is difficult to push,

slide the control to the next higher setting.

Edge 

cleaning

Special edge groomers are provided on

both sides of the front of the cleaner
to help remove dirt in carpet near
baseboards and furniture.
Guide either side of the cleaner parallel
to edge of carpet or furniture.

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) and will prevent rug from

clinging to cleaner.
Continue to lift front of cleaner so that
when you have reached the edge, it is
completely off the rug. Move cleaner

back to start again, lower front of
cleaner, and use only forward strokes.

Stair 

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.

When using cleaning tools, the

agitator 

 continue to rotate.

CAUTION: To avoid personal 

 or

unnecessary wear to carpet, and to
prevent the cleaner from falling, use

 care if cleaner is placed on

stairs.

Cleaning tools

Tools allow you to clean surfaces above

the floor and reach hard to clean areas.

Use tools with the cleaner handle 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.

How to 

dean 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.

A. Move carpet height

control

Slide carpet height control to the
Cleaning Tools setting 

to divert suction

to the hose and cleaning tools.

Return control to floor settings when

tool use is complete.

Summary of Contents for U5251

Page 1: ...pped from the factory If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation call l 900 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only or l 339499 949...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...service outlet nearest you click on the Service button This cleaner is intended for household use Side mounted hose trademark of The Hoover Company Cart6n contents Remove all parts from carton and ide...

Page 4: ...ends of handle parts Step 2 Attach coril With side marked UP visible insert Rotate cord protector E on cord large rectangular end of cord into until you see its arrow F With arrow on cord protector E...

Page 5: ...own completely Fig l l 0 Place nut in recessed area 0 at back of handle Hold nut in place while tightening bolt securely with a screw driver Only one nut is needed on this model The extra nut is not r...

Page 6: ...pright position Bring hose toward front of cleaner and stretch hose over hose rack Push opposite hose end firmly into rear cup in rack Note Hose end must be firmly connected to tool rack when cleaning...

Page 7: ...s 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...

Page 8: ...Before 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 front of cleaner so that when you have reached th...

Page 9: ...ded that you change the filter bag when dirt reaches the dotted line If more dirt than this acCumulates your cleaner may not operate effectively NOTE Chick and change the filter bag frequently when us...

Page 10: ...al out Lift out filter A and hand wash it in cold let water with mild detergent Removing door Let filter air dry and reposition it on To remove this filter when it becomes the front of the cleaner Mak...

Page 11: ...motor pulley B Positioning belt over brush roll Insert brush roll through belt and place belt in belt guide 0 on brush roll Installing brush roll Grasp brush roll firmly and fit it into posi tion by f...

Page 12: ...e Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot by l checking the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household OR l checking the list of Fact y Service Centers provided with this cleaner O...

Page 13: ...l 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 cond...

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