Hoover S1420 Bagged Canister Vacuum
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1. cost Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Bag is located behind bag door at front of cleaner Depress bag door latch to open door remove door Press firmly along dotted lines until Place tabs on bag door into slot in collar is seated against five ribs A lower front of cleaner Close door in Fig 3 3 on door Carefully remove bag from dirt tube With round opening up slide bag Push bag collar onto dirt tube on door clip off lower edge of bag If desired bag may be quickly Empty bag Shake empty bag emptied without detaching from vigorously until it is clean door Proceed with Fig 3 7 Replace bag clip Place tab on bag door into slot in lower front of cleaner Close door NOTE Cloth bag may be washed in warm water It must be thoroughly dry before replacing it in the cleaner Service To obtain approved HOOVER ser vice and genuine HOOVER parts locate the nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot by e checking the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household OR checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR calling 1 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only OR checking the Service section of The Hoover Company online at www hoovercompany com Please do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for service this will only re2. required for warranty service of your Hoover product Important Safeguards When using an electrical appliance always follow basic precautions including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Wa r n n g a To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking s u ch as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present Avoid picking up hard sharp objects with the cleaner They may damage the cleaner and the bag Do not use without dust bag or filters in place Empty cloth bag or change paper bag when picking up very fine materials such as powder e Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair or anything that may reduce air flow Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as a handle close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run appliance over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces Always disconnect cord fro
3. HOOVER os ENGLISH pp 1 8 ESPANOL gt pag 9 12 Compact Canister FRAN AIS gt p 13 16 Cleaner Thank you for selecting a HOOVERe product This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation call 1 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only or 1 330 499 9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Review this manual before operating cleaner Save Index Assembling Cleanet HowTo Use Cleaner Descriptions Cleaning Tools seeee Rug and Floor Nozzle If You Have a Problem 00 Clearing blockages Important Safeguards Maintenance Lubrication ccceeeeeeeeee Changing filter bag Secondary Filter 0 SOIVIC Ct iiaea 1994 The Hoover Company www hoovercompany com W G Fillin and retain The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the cleaner For your personal records please enter the COMPLETE model and serial number in the spaces provided and retain this information Your cleaner is model and has serial number It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner s manual Verification of date of purchase may be
4. aning effectiveness The filter bag Your model comes with a paper filter disposable bag A reusable cloth fil ter bag is also available Either bag may be purchased from your Authorized Hoover Dealer Depot a Hoover Factory Service Center or by using the enclosed envelope to order from The Hoover Company North Canton Ohio 44720 1 Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers upholstered furniture stairs and baseboards 2 Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture draperies tapestries mattresses clothing automobile interiors and carpeted stairs 3 Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture table tops books lamps lighting fixtures venetian blinds baseboards shutters and registers 4 Hard floor tool may be used for walls and very irregular hard surface floors such as brick and slate Available at an additional cost To connect and remove tools Tools may be attached to wand or hand grip by rotating plastic latch ring until slots align insert tool and rotate latch ring to lock To remove tool reverse above procedure To clean stairs Place cleaner on stairs as shown Clean stairs from top to bottom Check bag from time to time When it is filled with dirt the cleaner will not operate effectively Discard paper bag or empty cloth bag Never operate cleaner without a bag CAUTION Very fine materials su
5. ch as face powder cornstarch fireplace ashes or fireplace soot may seal the bag and cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt When the cleaner is used to remove material of this nature the cloth filter bag should be emptied or the paper filter bag should be replaced often Refer to the following instructions for the bag type you are using in your cleaner What bags to buy Use HOOVER bag Type R with this cleaner How to store Remove hose from cleaner Wrap cord around cleaner reposition tools on tool rack To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at peak performance it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER paper filter bags distributed by The Hoover Company HOOVER bags can be identified by the trademarks Hoover 3 Where to buy bags Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealers Depots Leading Retailers from Hoover Factory Service Centers or through The Hoover Company online at www hoovercompany com Changing paper filter Open pleats of new bag Fold edge of bag over collar as bag shown and hold in place while Disconnect cleaner from electrical positioning collar onto dirt tube outlet The bag is located behind the bag door at front of cleaner Depress door latch to open bag door remove door Grasp collar to remove used bag NOTE DO NOT clean out old bag and reuse Discard used bag Emptying cloth bag available at additional
6. lugged in Plug in firmly No voltage in wall plug e Check fuse or breaker Blown fuse tripped breaker Replace fuse reset breaker Problem Suction low Possible cause Possible solution Bag full Replace paper filter bag Blockage in nozzle or hose Remove blockage see Clearing blockages section e Secondary filter dirty Clean filter Problem Nozzle won t pick up Possible cause Possible solution Nozzle brush worn Replace brush Clearing blockages Remove larger items from carpet and other surfaces before vacuuming to help prevent blockages in hose wands or nozzle connector and to maintain cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner To check for blockages proceed with each of the following steps until the blockage is found 1 Turn cleaner OFF and discon nect wands from hand grip 2 Turn cleaner ON and check hose end for suction Turn cleaner OFF and remove any blockages 3 Remove nozzle from wands and attach wands to hose Turn cleaner ON and check for suction Turn cleaner OFF and remove any blockages 4 Before attaching nozzle to wands check nozzle connector A Look into nozzle connector and remove any blockages ff HOOVER and are registered trademarks THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720 4 98 1420 S1337 39 8 Litho USA 56512 175
7. m electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner Unplug cleaner when not in use Turn off all controls before unplugging Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands The use of an extension cord is not recommended Do not use damaged cord or plug If appliance is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in this ow ner s manual Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company o th e rs may cause hazards Save these instructions 1 Assembling cleaner Questions or Concerns The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use Look on the list provided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot or call 1 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only OR 1 330 499 9499 to speak with a representative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TOTHE STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE Carton contents Unpack cleaner from carton and identify
8. n data plate on bottom of cleaner 14 Hand grip ON OFF switch Depress switch to turn cleaner ON and OFF To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the Rug and floor nozzle proper outlet Do not change the The combination rug and floor nozzle plug in any way has been designed to do an efficient cleaning job on both carpet and hard surface floors Hard surface floors Lock brushes to clean bare floors by sliding indicator toward BARE FLOOR Rugs Release brushes to clean rugs or carpet by sliding indicator toward RUG Cleaning tools A variety of useful cleaning tools made for your cleaner is shown A hard floor tool is available at additional cost from your Authorized Hoover Dealer Depot a Hoover Factory Service Center by writing to The Hoover Company North Canton Ohio 44720 or through The Hoover Company online at www hoovercompany com To clean tools To clean hose wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a liquid deter gent Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a deter gent Rinse and allow to dry before using Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cle
9. parts shown Remove and dispose of packing A Cleaner B Rug and floor nozzle C Filter bag D Hose and wands E Cleaning tools Connect hose With latch up push hose end into opening in bag door Depress latch and pull out to remove hose Attach wands tools and nozzle To attach hose to an extension wand or tool turn plastic latch ring on hand grip until outer slot lines up with inner slot Push hand grip down onto wand or tool so that button projection fits into slot Turn latch ring to lock into place The second wand attaches to first wand in the same manner Reverse procedure to remove wand or tool Continued gt 3 Cleaner description Place tools in tool rack as shown This cleaner is intended for household use Operate cleaner only at voltage speci The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing 1 Deluxe rug and floor nozzle 2 Cord wraps around cleaner for storage 3 Large wheels provide easy towing when cleaner is pulled over carpet area rugs and door sills 4 Tool rack 5 Dusting brush 6 Crevice tool 7 Furniture nozzle 8 Carrying handle 9 On off switch 10 Bag door lock 11 Extension wands are used with the rug and floor nozzle If added length is desired when using cleaning tools one or both wands may be used 12 Hose 13 Plastic latch ring is located on the extension wands and hand grip rotate ring to attach wands or cleaning tools fied o
10. sult in delay Secondary filter Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet The secondary filter protects the motor from dirt particles Itis located on the back wall behind the bag When bag is removed check the filter it is not removable Loosen dirt with a small brush and wipe off dirt particles with a slightly damp cloth Dry thoroughly If further assistance is needed contact The Hoover Company Consumer Response Center North Canton Ohio 44720 Phone 1 330 499 9499 In Canada contact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario L7R 4A8 Phone 1 800 263 6376 Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner Rug and floor nozzle To maintain the cleaning effectiveness of your rug and floor nozzle the brushes may need to be replaced occasionally See your nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Warranty Dealer Depot for new brushes Lubrication The motor is equipped with two bearings that 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 4 If you have a problem If a minor problem occurs it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the check list below Problem Cleaner won t run Possible cause Possible solution Not firmly p
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