Hoover 1100 User's Manual
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1. Instructions for YOUR NEW HOOVER DIAL A MATIC CLEANER Model 1100 HANDLE GRIP OPENING FOR THE NEW S EANER IN HOOVER STORAGE AREA DIAL A MATIC CLEANER ON OFF SWITCH MODEL 1100 COVER LATCH CARRVING HANDLE NOZZLE HOSE TIILI TO ATACH HANDLE TO CLEANER I Remove tape and screw from handle socket and set aside for later use 2 Connect electric plug from bottom of handle to electric plug projecting from handle socket Make sure plug assembly is positioned as shown in illustration 3 Push handle 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 ADJ USTMENTS 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 Mik n rear of cleaner The juqa handle should alwavs be in storage position when cleaning tools are used THIS IS THE HEART OF YOUR N THE DIAL A MAT C GIVES THE BEST AND MOST EFFICIEN Sete K SET THE DIAL FOR CARPET AND RUG CLEANING Your new HOOVER DIAL A MATIC is the most powerful up right cleaner ever built Proper suction control for your floor coverings is most important for cleaning effectiveness and ease of operation FIRST set the dial between MEDIUM and2. 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 setting on the dial your Hoover will push easily and clean thor oughly HOOVER DIAL A MATIC CLEANER SE OF A VACUUM CLEANER THAT YAS EVER BEEN DEVISED SET THE DIAL FOR CLEANING TOOLS The handle of the cleaner Should be in storage position See page 2 when cleaning tools 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 The lever can be placed at High Medium Low or any space between these markings 6 TELESCOPING WAND When vou THE CLEANING TOOLS vopez 1101 See Page 5 for setting Suction Control Dial when using tools The cleaning tools have manv uses Some are listed below TUFFLEX HOSE Double vinyl reinforced with nylon mesh for long trouble free life The light flexible hose has a vinyl tab so it can be hung on the cleaner or
3. on a hook in a closet reguire extra length for cleaning 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 FLOOR BRUSH For Hard Surface Floors and Carpeted Stairs UPHOLSTERY NOZZLE For Upholstered Furniture Draperies Tapestries Mattresses Clothing Automobile Interiors Stairs DUSTING BRUSH For Carved Furniture Table Tops Books Lamps Light Fixtures Venetian Blinds Registers Baseboards CREVICE TOOL For Upholstered Furniture Edges of Wall to Wall Carpeting Radiators Dresser Drawers sr sane nata ere erent 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 down on the plastic latch and fit the attachment into place making sure the button on the attachment is locked in place To release press down on plastic spring latch and remove TO STORE TOOLS While moving furniture hose can be conveniently hung on handle The vinyl tool kit has been designed so the tools can be packed inside and the hose attached by strap on outside The kit has two slots located near the top for ease in hanging on the cover latch of the cleaner or on a hook in the closet TO
4. CLEAN TOOLS To clean the hose wipe off dirt with a cloth 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 HELPFUL HINTS EASY TO CARRY Use the comfort able handle grip for carrying your Hoover cleaner or move it from room to room by tipping it back on wheels and pushing it DON T PICK UP TACKS Hard sharp objects should not be picked up by the cleaner They may damage the hose and the throw away bag TAKE CARE OF CORD It should be wound loosely on cover latch and lever on Suction Control Dial to avoid unnecessary strain The clip on plug snaps directly onto the cord Don t run your cleaner over the cord it may damage 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 nozzle to the throw away bag If an object lodges across the entrance of the hose remove bottom plate see Page 11 pull hose from cleaner and remove object Replace hose making sure that metal collar is lodged completely inside the hose connection Then replace bottom pl
5. N 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 new brushes are needed Always replace both brushes at the same time TO REPLACE BRUSHES Remove the belt and agitator following directions given on Pages 10 and 11 in opposite di rections until one plate comes off 12 2 After plate is removed prv out the end section as shown in illustration 3 After plate is removed tap the shaft gently with a hammer 4 Pull other plate and the shaft from agitator 5 Remove brushes by pull ing them from agitator If they do not come out easily pull them out with pliers 6 Install new brushes by sliding them into the channel making sure that the small end goes in first Push in as far as possible LOCATOR 1 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 SERVICING VOUR HOOVER APPLANCE Service and genuine Hoover replacement parts mav be obtained from Hoover Factorv Branch Service Stations or consult the Vellow Pages of vour Telephone Directory under Vacuum Cleaners Hoover For Service in Warranty Period follow instructions set forth in Guarantee When ordering new parts make sure
6. ate If hose is clogged as a result of the Check Nozzle Hose cont throw awav bag being full of fluff from a new carpet put a new throw awav bag on the cleaner Then place handle in storage position turn cleaner on and move lever on Suction Control Dial back and forth This will clear the hose 2 Check Secondarv Filter The secondarv filter protects the motor from dirt Before installing a new bag check the filter Dirt spilled in the bag housing will accumulate on the filter and mav restrict motor performance To clean filter remove wire holder and lift out filter Tap against a hard sur face or rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry Replace in bag housing and secure with holder 3 Check Bag See Below 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 ILA Hoover Medallion These bags are made from a special material which is scien I tifically formulated to filter out dust while allowing air to flow through freely The use Of other than genuine Hoover bags voids your guarantee WHEN TO REPLACE THE BAG Check the bag from time to time When bag is approximately three fourths full of dirt it should be changed If you let more dirt than this accum ulate you
7. e Detroit 27 Michigan MINNESOTA WISCONSIN The Hoover Company 275 Dupont Avenue N Minneapolis 5 Minn MISSOURI OKLAHOMA ARKANSAS LOUISIANA MISSISSIPPI KANSAS The Hoover Company 7714 Prospect Avenue Kansas City 32 Mo NEBRASKA NORTH DAKOTA SOUTH DAKOTA IOWA The Hoover Company 106 North 49th Street Omaha Nebr NEW JERSEY The Hoover Company 25 Halsted Street Rm 15 East Orange New Jersey NEW YORK The Hoover Company 3261 Sheridan Drive Buffalo 26 New York 73 High Street Hempstead N Y 370 Seventh Avenue New York 1 New York OHIO KENTUCKY The Hoover Company 7749 Reinhold Drive Cincinnati Ohio 45237 16400 Miles Avenue Cleveland 28 Ohio PENNSYLVANIA WEST VIRGINIA The Hoover Company Two Parkway Center 875 Greentree Road Pittsburgh 20 Pa 130 S State Road Upper Darby Pa TEXAS The Hoover Company 4332 Maple Avenue Dallas 19 Texas WASHINGTON OREGON IDAHO MONTANA ALASKA The Hoover Company 2124 Second Avenue Seattle 1 Wash WORLD FAMOUS HOOVER APPLIANCES DIAL A MATIC PORTABLE CLEANER FLOOR WASHER LARK CLEANER SHAMPOO POLISHER DUSTETTE STEAM DRY IRON SHAMPOO WAX WASHER SPIN DRYER CAN OPENER COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL HAIR DRYER VACUUM CLEANER FLOOR MACHINE 15 GUARANTEE Your Hoover appliance is guaranteed against original defects in material and workmanship for a Period of one year from the date of purchase under normal use at the volta
8. ge marked thereon Please read the in structions carefully on the use and care of your Hoover appliance because damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by this guar antee No responsibility will be assumed for damage resulting from the use of other than 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 THE HOOVER COMPANY KIS a ln President Chairman INDEX PAGE BO TEE raaraa 1912710 BELT KSS ET sa us Ko hae Eme sa s L OI BRUSHES verttteteeeeereee eee eeee eee 12 BB CLEANER NOZZLE HOSE crreeerereeeeeeeee 8 CLEANING CARPETS AND RUGS erreen 4 CLEANING TOOLS sereseeeeeeneuceeees 5 6 7 HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS trrrrrrrrrrrrrrrn 3 HANDLE ATTACHING vrrrteteeseveneeeenae 3 HELPFUL HINTS strrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 8 9 SECONDARY FILTER trrtttttttttrreeeeenae 9 SERVICE cette tcceeeeeeeceeeeenersseeee 4 SUCTION CONTROL DIAL rsrsrsrsrs 4 5 R7 4 64 12961
9. pushing latches toward the out side of cleaner Lift plate to re lease it from wire holders Push latches that hold agitator in and toward center of cleaner until they are free Lift out agitator and remove old belt Place new belt over motor 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 covered by plate Place plate in position and latch se cure ly Turn agitator by hand to be sure that belt is in proper position on pulley WIRE HOLDERS 11 j Turn end plates WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BELT The belt of your Hoover cleaner controls the speed of the agitator and is important for the efficient operation of your cleaner Be cause of this when buying a new belt you should always insist on a genuine Hoover belt Some other belts on the market not manufactured under Hoover design and guality controls do not operate the agitator correctly and create undue stress which will damage your Hoover 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 WHE
10. r cleaner will not operate efficiently Be sure that throw away bag is not extending outside of cover and that cover is in proper position on the gasket before latching TO REPLACE THROW AWAY BAG Tip cleaner over resting handle on the floor Open bag cover of cleaner by turning latch in either direction Lift bag cover Hold throw away bag by cardboard cover twist out Wey W43 ward and remove Discard used bag To attach new throw away bag hold bag with cardboard collar down and with arrows pointing toward front of cleaner Push hole in cardboard firmly over tube twisting until bag is secure Be sure that throw away bag is not extending 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 THROW AWAY BAGS BE SURE TO MEN TION THE MODEL OF YOUR CLEANER THE BELT WHEN TO REPLACE THE BELT Remove bottom plate from cleaner see Fig 1 and check from time to time to be sure the belt is in good condition If it is stretched or cut it should be replaced 10 HOW TO REPLACE THE BELT Turn cleaner over Remove metal plate on bottom of cleaner bv
11. that you always mention the model number This is given on the cover of your Instruction Book and on the Motor Plate of the appliance Lubrication Depending on the product motors are eguipped with either two Sleeve Bearings or a combination of one Sleeve Bearing and one Ball Bearing They are lubricated for the life of the motor and it will not be necessary to lubricate either one in fact the addition of lubricant to the Sleeve Bearing could cause damage HOOVER FACTORY BRANCH SERVICE STATIONS CALIFORNIA NEVAOA HAWAII The Hoover Company 2411 W Third Street Los Angeles 5 Cal 5521 W Washington Blvd Los Angeles 16 Cal 3501 California Street San Francisco 18 Cal COLORADO ARIZONA WYOMING NEW MEXICO UTAH The Hoover Company 2800 2810 W Eighth Ave Denver 18 Colo DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA VIRGINIA MARYLAND DELAWARE The Hoover Company 1305 Rhode Island N E Washington 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 INDIANA The Hoover Company 2060 East 52nd Street Indianapolis Indiana MASSACHUSETTS MAINE VERMONT NEW HAMPSHIRE CONNECTICUT RHODE ISLAND The Hoover Company 325 Harvard Street Brookline 46 Mass MICHIGAN The Hoover Company 13735 Puritan Avenu
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