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1. Assembly

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Carton contents

Empty carton. Find the parts shown above
before disposing of packing materials.

A. Handle section

B. Cleaner body

C. Hose holder

1-1

A

C

B

Continued 

F

G

H

I

E

D

Accessory packs 

1-2

D. Hose

E. Dusting brush

F. Furniture nozzle

G. Powered hand tool

H. Extension wand

I. Crevice wand

The accessories are packed on
the cleaner.

B

Remove cardboard (A) and four
screws from handle section. Discard
cardboard, but keep screws for
assembly (Figs. 1-6 and 1-7).

Cleaner Assembly

1-4

Snap tabs on hose holder (B) into
holes on handle section.

A

1-3

Slide handle section onto back of
handle.

1-5

Summary of Contents for U8161

Page 1: ...This product was designed for easy assembly see page 3 www hoover com ENGLISH pp 1 12 ESPA OL p g 14 21 FRAN AIS p 23 30 Owner s Manual Thank you for your purchase Upright Vacuum Cleaner by HOOVER TM...

Page 2: ...t 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 wh...

Page 3: ...contents Empty carton Find the parts shown above before disposing of packing materials A Handle section B Cleaner body C Hose holder 1 1 A C B Continued F G H I E D Accessory packs 1 2 D Hose E Dustin...

Page 4: ...awing 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 p...

Page 5: ...hile maintaining good cleaning perfor mance Carpet height adjustment The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle C When it is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet p...

Page 6: ...matic brush roll OFF and for convenience in moving the cleaner from one area to another Attach wand and tools Attach tool or wand to the hose K by pushing it firmly into hose Attach second wand or too...

Page 7: ...rch may seal the filter and cause loss of suc tion When using the cleaner for this type of dust empty the cup and clean the filters often Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Do not use cleaner w...

Page 8: ...K and hand wash it in cold water with mild detergent Clean the HEPA cartridge filter by tap ping either of the ends DO NOT tap soft pleated sides of HEPA cartridge filter as this could damage the filt...

Page 9: ...omers When to replace The edge groomers located on both sides of the nozzle should be replaced when they appear worn What to buy When purchasing edge groomers ask for HOOVER part No 39511009 Install g...

Page 10: ...ke sure it rotates freely Replace and tighten screws 8 To replace bottom plate A insert the four tabs on edge of bottom plate into slots on front of tool Pivot bottom plate down and snap closed A B C...

Page 11: ...lution Filter assembly not installed properly Remove filter assembly from dirt cup and ensure that HEPA cartridge filter is properly attached to pre filter screen and that entire filter assembly is pr...

Page 12: ...let 1 Check fullness of dirt cup and filter assembly empty cup and clean filters if needed Check hose tube 6 Turn cleaner OFF and unplug 7 Remove hose from tube Clear block age from tube Also check ho...

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