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Attach wand and tools
Attach tool or wand to the hose (G).
Attach second wand or tool to wand
(H) by pushing it firmly onto the
wand.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten
or loosen the connection.
Where to buy
Filter bags may be purchased from
your Authorized Hoover Dealer,
Leading Retailers, Hoover Factory
Service Centers, or through The
Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoover.com.
What to buy
To assure cleaning effectiveness,
use only
Genuine HOOVER® HEPA
Filtration Type Y disposable filter
bags.
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use
and care of your cleaner will ensure
continued cleaning effectiveness.
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3. Maintenance
Filter bag
When to replace
Check filter bag from time to time. It
is recommended that you change
the filter bag before debris reaches
the bottom of the bag collar. If more
dirt than this accumulates, your
cleaner will not operate effectively.
Note
:
All new carpet has loose
fibers which can fill the bag quick-
ly while vacuuming
. This type of
debris does not activate the “Check
Bag” indicator, available on some
models.
So
, if you are using the cleaner on
new carpet, be sure to change the
filter bag often,
even if you have a
“Check Bag” indicator and it does
not show red.
CAUTION: Very fine materials,
such as face powder or corn-
starch, may seal the filter bag and
may cause it to burst even though
it is only partially full of dirt.
When cleaner is used to remove
material of this nature, change fil-
ter bag often.
It is imperative that you use only
genuine HOOVER filter bags distrib-
uted by The Hoover Company to
assure that your cleaner operates at
peak performance. HOOVER bags
can be identified by these trade-
marks —
H
G
How to clean tools
To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with
a cloth dampened in a mild deter-
gent. Rinse with a damp cloth.
Cleaning tools may be washed in
warm water with a detergent. Rinse
and air dry before using.
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K
Check bag indicator
The indicator (K) will begin to show
red as the filter bag fills with dirt.
There are three conditions that will
cause the indicator to become com-
pletely red:
1. If the bag is full; change the bag.
2. If very fine materials have been
picked up, clogging the bag pores;
change the bag.
3. If there is a blockage in the nozzle,
hose, tools or at the bag opening;
remove the blockage (see “Clearing
blockages” section).
I
J
J
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Extra reach hose*
The extra reach hose provides an
extra 20 foot reach for easier clean-
ing of stairs and hard to reach high
places. Follow the steps below for
attaching and detaching the hose.
Attach hose
Push ON/OFF switch to OFF posi-
tion.
Remove regular hose from
cleaner. Align end of extra reach
hose with projections (I) over slots
(J) in dirt duct.
Slide hose into (J) and twist hose to
lock it into place.
(To detach hose, reverse proce-
dure.) Attach wands or tools to the
other end of hose.
*Available at additional cost if not
included with your cleaner.
