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Summary of Contents for innovation U4231

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Page 2: ... serial number It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner s manual Verficiation of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your Hoover product Save Index Assembling Cleaner 5 Cleaner Description and Unpacking 3 4 Energy Saving Tips 18 How to Use Cleaning Tools 9 10 Special Features 7 9 Upright Cleaner 5 7 If You Have a Problem 19 Important Safeguards 2 Lubric...

Page 3: ...up hard sharp objects with the cleaner They may damage the cleaner and the bag Unplug cleaner when not in use Turn off all controls before unplugging Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder Do not use without dust bag and or filters in place Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Grasp the p...

Page 4: ...he parts shown Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing A Cleaner assembly B Throw away bag C Air freshener disc J II 13 The cleaner assembled will look like the drawing below I 1 2 3 _4 5 3 6 12 11 10 9 After identifying each part begin ossernbling cleoner ...

Page 5: ...in upright position agitator will automatically shut off 8 Agitator drive pedal push pedal forward to turn agitator off for Hard Floor setting push pedal forward a second time to turn agitator on for Carpet NOTE The cleaner is shipped with pedal on Hard Floor setting Change setting to clean carpet 9 Carpet height adjustment slide nozzle control knob to correct setting for height of carpet pile bei...

Page 6: ...ormal speed by pushing the switch down one position To turn cleaner off push switch up Normal Speed is to be used for regular cleaning of carpet and rugs and when using cleaning tools Your cleaner is also equipped with a Power Surge switch When the switch is pushed down as far as possible it is in the Power Surge speed Power Surge Speed is to be used for extra cleaning power on a heavily soiled ar...

Page 7: ...essary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights by sliding the nozzle control knob to the correct setting for the carpet being cleaned For ease in sliding knob tilt the cleaner forward 1 for low pile and kitchen carpet for carpet with normal 2 pile height and for re uuuu moving loose dirt from hard surface floors 3 for carpet with normal UUUU pile height but thicker density 4 ...

Page 8: ...cleaner back to start again lower the nozzle and use only forward strokes Special features Air freshener dispenser The air freshener dispenser on your cleaner is designed to release a pleasant fragrance as you clean A HOOVER air freshener disc has been packed with your cleaner To insert the disc unzip the outer bag and lift up lower part of throw away bag Remove cover of disc holder at bottom of b...

Page 9: ...e left L_ to increase the fragrance or to the right _ to decrease it Use only HOOVER disc refills to be assured of proper fit compati bility and performance of your Hoover cleaner Air freshener discs may be obtained from your local author ized Hoover dealer a Hoover Factory Service Center or by using the mail order form packed with your cleaner Carrying handle Your cleaner has a convenient carryin...

Page 10: ...rward a second time to start agitator rotating and move adjustment indicator to the correct setting Cleaning tools Available at additional cost The cleaning tools allow you to do specific cleaning tasks and to clean hard to reach areas The tool set includes a hose wand crevice tool furniture nozzle and dusting brush A Attach hose to cleaner Place cleaner handle in upright position and press down o...

Page 11: ...ght spaces corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers upholstered furniture stairs and baseboards 4 Wand used to give extra length to your hose Use it with any of the above tools C Attach wand and tools The tools may be attached to the hose or the wand in the same manner Turn plastic latch ring on hose grip until outer slot aligns with inner slot Insert tool so that button on tool f...

Page 12: ...ime to time It is recommended that you change the bag when dirt reaches the dotted line on the bag If you let more dirt than this accumulate your cleaner may not operate effectively CAUTION Very fine materials such as face powder cornstarch fire place ashes or fireplace soot may seal the throw away bag and may cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt When cleaner is used to ...

Page 13: ...llar and pull collar from tube Note Do not clean out old bag and re use Discard used bag Install new bag by pushing bottom of bag collar and then top firmly onto tube Push collar past the raised portion on both top and bottom of tube Pull out pleats on edges of bag Zip outer bag pressing down on cap as you reach top of bag 12 ...

Page 14: ...ack of handle to discon nect the bellows Lower handle to lowest position and pull bellows from lower bag area Remove any obstruction Reposition bellows in lower bag area Return handle to upright position making sure button on lower back handle returns to original position The headlight How to replace headlight Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet This cleaner uses a 12 volt wedge base type b...

Page 15: ... bulb and push in a new one With agitator drive pedal set for HARD FLOOR replace hood carefully fitting edges inside fur niture guard Reposition nozzle control knob and press down into place Turn cleaner over and secure hood with screws Replace bottom plate by fitting front edge under tabs on front of nozzle Insert screws and tighten 14 ...

Page 16: ...genuine HOOVER belts with your cleaner When pur chasing new belts ask for these part numbers Flat Belt Hoover part no 38528 517 V Belt Hoover part No 38528 523 How to replace belts Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet 1 Set agitator drive control on CARPET and place handle in lowest position 2 Turn cleaner over and remove the three bottom plate screws Lift off bottom plate Refer to the follo...

Page 17: ...t and roll outer surface onto idler pulley Be sure lower edges of belt are positioned between sides of wire guide 7 Replace V belt on outer end of idler pulley and into belt groove on agitator SQUARE PROJECTION 8 Reposition agitator by sliding square projection on belt end of agitator into square slot on side of nozzle Then slide round pro jection on other end of agitator into round slot 16 ...

Page 18: ...agitator brushes are worn sleeve should be replaced To check condition of brushes move edge of card across agitator opening while rotating agitator To maintain cleaning effective ness replace agitator roll sleeve if brushes do not touch edge of card How to replace agitator roll sleeve Hoover part No 48414 513 1 Remove bottom plate as shown in How to replace belt Pull out agitator and slip off V be...

Page 19: ...which contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor The addition of lubricant could cause damage Therefore do not add lubricant to either motor bearing The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be _ubricated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Autho zed Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Energy saving tips 1 Replace throw away bag promptly before overfill...

Page 20: ...k the Yellow Pages of your telephone book under Vacuum Cleaners Household for your nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Warranty Service Dealer where approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER replacement parts may be obtained The warranty provided with this product has a listing of the Hoover Factory Service Centers If you are unable to obtain the information you need from the Yell...

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