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Summary of Contents for DIAL-A-MATIC 1100

Page 1: ...Instructions for Y O U R N E W H O O V E R D I A L A M A T I C C L E A N E R Model 1100 ...

Page 2: ...HANDLE GRIP OPENING FOR HANGING CLEANER IN STORAGE AREA O N O F F SWITCH COVER LATCH NOZZL HOSE MODEL 1100 G HANDLE ...

Page 3: ...le into place in handle socket The excess wire and electric plugs are guided into handle tube 4 Line up holes in handle and handle socket Insert screw and tighten with screwdriver HANDLE A D J U S T M E N T S The handle on your clean er has three positions storage operating and low for reaching under low furniture The handle can be lowered by step ping on pedal at the left rear of cleaner The hand...

Page 4: ... effectiveness and ease of operation FIRST set the dial between MEDIUM and LOW This will be the correct setting for the majority of rug thicknesses For deep pile carpets shag rugs cotton rugs or lightweight throw rugs move the lever to ward LOW if the cleaner does not push easily For low pile sculptured or multi level rugs it may be necessary to move the lever to ward HIGH When you have the proper...

Page 5: ...ools are used When the handle is in this position the nozzle is raised and the agitator does not come in contact with the rug Attach hose and cleaning tools Page 7 Set lever on Suction Control Dial to High under Cleaning Tool Use for most clean ing For cleaning draperies and delicate fabrics move lever toward Low 9 The lever can be placed at High Medium Low or any space between these markings 5 ...

Page 6: ...ing bare floors or hard to reach places attach the telescoping extension wand To lengthen the wand push in on the plastic latch and extend wand until it locks in place To shorten use opposite procedure 3 FLOOR BRUSH For Hard Surface Floors and Carpeted Stairs 4 UPHOLSTERY NOZZLE For Upholstered Furniture Draperies Tapestries Mattresses Clothing Automobile Interiors Stairs 5 DUSTING BRUSH For Carve...

Page 7: ...oth dampened with a liquid detergent Use a damp cloth to re move the detergent Cleaning tools can be washed in warm water with a detergent Rinse and let dry before using TO CONNECT HOSE TO CLEANER Insert hose connector in opening below dial Turn hose connector in either direction until it locks in place TO CONNECT TOOLS To connect the cleaning tools to either the telescoping wand or hose press dow...

Page 8: ...amage the insulation IF TROUBLE OCCURS If the cleaner does not pick up surface dirt it is an indication that something is wrong Here are some of the things you should check before calling the service man If you need further help call your Hoover Dealer or Hoover Factory Branch Service Station listed on the service page 1 Check Nozzle Hose The nozzle hose on the cleaner carries the dirt from the no...

Page 9: ...ow 4 Check Belt Page 11 5 Check Agitator Brushes Page 12 THE THROW AWAY BAG To assure that your Hoover cleaner operates at peak performance it is imperative that you use only genuine Hoover Throw Away Filter Bags made by The Hoover Company Genuine Hoover bags can be identified by the Hoover Medallion These bags are made from a special material which is scien OOJf P tifically formulated to filter o...

Page 10: ...ing outside of cover and that cover is in proper position on the gasket before latching WHERE TO BUY BAGS Keep a supply of Throw Away Bags on hand They may be purchased at your local Authorized Hoover Dealer listed in in the Yellow Pages of your Telephone Directory under Vac uum Cleaners Hoover or from Hoover Factory Branch Service Stations listed on the service page of this book WHEN ORDERING THR...

Page 11: ...or pulley with smooth side next to pulley then over agitator Replace agitator and latch it in position Make sure that belt is in center of pulley and free of agitator mountings and latch Turn agitator by hand to be sure that belt is in proper position in pulley groove Replace bottom plate Place metal knobs on front of plate in wire holders Check to see that latches are pushed back and will not be ...

Page 12: ...er cleaner The use of other than genuine Hoover belts voids your guarantee Genuine Hoover belts have the name HOOVER printed on the belt THE BRUSHES WHEN TO REPLACE BRUSHES The brushes on your cleaner are made of quality nylon which will last approximately four times longer than horsehair Check occasionally by laying a piece of cardboard across nozzle If bristles do not touch the edge of cardboard...

Page 13: ...or 5 Remove brushes by pull ing them from agitator If they do not come out easily pull them out with pliers Install new brushes by sliding them into the channel making sure that the small end goes in first Push in as far as possible 7 Replace end plate and shaft Remember to line up locator with the slot on the agitator Replace other end section and end plate and then tighten 13 ...

Page 14: ...gton 18 D C GEORGIA NO CAROLINA SO CAROLINA FLORIDA TENNESSSEE ALABAMA The Hoover Company 1920 Monroe Drive N E Atlanta 9 Ga ILLINOIS IOWA The Hoover Company 5353 N Lincoln Avenue Chicago 25 III 141 S Oak Park Avenue Oak Park III 14 INOIANA The Hoover Company 2060 East 52nd Street Indianapolis Indiana MASSACHUSETTS MAINE VERMONT NEW HAMPSHIRE CONNECTICUT RHODE ISLAND The Hoover Company 325 Harvard...

Page 15: ...DIAL A MATIC PORTABLE CLEANER FLOOR WASHER LARK CLEANER SHAMPOO POLISHER ILISHER SCRUBBER PIXIE CLEANER DUSTETTE STEAM DRY IRON SHAMPOO WAX WASHER SPIN DRYER CAN OPENER COMMERCIAL HAIR DRYER VACUUM CLEANER COMMERCIAL FLOOR MACHINE 75 ...

Page 16: ...n genuine Hoover replacement parts For service under this guarantee return the defective part or appliance transportation prepaid to the nearest Hoover Factory Branch Serv ice Station listed on the service page in this book Any part judged by the Hoover Factory Branch Serv ice Station to be defective within the guarantee period will be repaired or replaced free THEHOOVERCOMPANY Wti b President Cha...

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