Hoover Soft Light Supreme U4262
Contents
1. Cleaners with Two settings e Setting 1 By for bare floors and all carpet types e Setting 2 B if easier pushing effort is desired while maintain ing good cleaning performance Cleaners with Four Settings Lowest setting 1 for bare floors and low pile level loop kitchen type carpet e Next setting 2 for other types of carpet Higher sett iags 3 4 for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired while maintaining good cleaning performance Note If the cleaner is difficult to push slide the knob to the next higher setting 15 Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end or edge Before reaching edge push down on handle This will lift up the nozzle front of cleaner and will prevent rug from clinging to cleaner Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached the edge it is completely off the rug Move cleaner back to start again lower nozzle and use only forward strokes Edge cleaning Edge cleaning is provided on both sides of nozzle to remove dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture Guide either side of nozzle parallel to edge of carpet or furniture Cleaning tools o S e w amna d crevice tool furniture nozzle an d Pw Tool setincludes_a_ crevice tool furn dusting brush Continued 16 A Attach hose to cleaner Turn cleaner off before attaching or removing hose With cleane2. Shinatorree contrat eye stu telah T et 0S wae iedoti Service To obtain approved HOOVER service 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 e checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR e calling 1 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for service this will only result in delay If further assistance is needed contact The Hoover Company Consumer Response Center North Canton Ohio 44720 Phone 330 499 9499 In Canada contact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario L7R 4A8 Phone 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 Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating This is not an Amp rating Amps do not measure dirt removal only the amount of electricity used Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp is determined by dividing this model s Cleaning Effectiveness by its Amps Cleaning Effectiveness is the percent value obtained from dividing a the geometric mean of the amount of embedded carpet dirt removed in testing under ASTM Test Method F608 89 by b the value 29 the geometric mean of the mi
3. such as face powder cornstarch fireplace ashes or fireplace soot may seal the paper 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 bag often Where to buy Paper bags may be purchased from your Authorized Hoover Dealer Depot or from a Hoover Factory Service Center When ordering bags e sure to give the model number of your cleaner What to buy For improved cleaning effectiveness and superior filtration use only Genuine HOOVERe Micro Filtration Type A disposable bags Regular HOOVERe bag Type A disposable bags also fit your cleaner To assure that your cleaner operates at peak performance it is imperative that you use only Hoover genuine HOOVER paper bags made by The i Hoover Company HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet To change paper bag unhook bag clip from retainer and remove top bag support from outer bag Grasp bag collar and pull from tube Lift out paper bag TOP BAG Note Do not clean out old bag and reuse Discard used bag To install new paper bag fold up lower edge and place it into outer bag Aligning opening in paper bag with dirt tube Push bag collar firmly onto dirt tube Fold down top of bag to prevent catching it in upper bag support Fold pleats into top of outer bag and slide top bag support with
4. 2 To remove bottom plate insert end of flat screwdriver into wide area of right hand slot and push handle of screwdriver to the rear Repeat in left hand slot 3 Lift extension of bottom plate rotate plate and remove from cleaner body 4 Remove agitator and broken agitator belt If belt is not broken but is stretched or cut proceed with steps 7 10 and pull belt off motor pulley Then continue with step 5 21 a aonaone a irnar REEVES ATTY a aa INE SME NGL BREET TE a RE REE IEEE ast sect re Ble ANTE 5 Slip agitator through new belt with lettering toward outside of cleaner and position belt in belt guide Push end of belt into opening in cleaner body Reposition agitator making sure to align flat sides of projection on belt end of agitator with flat sides of slot in cleaner body 6 Place the three tabs on bottom plate into slots in front of cleaner body Snap bottom plate into place over agitator 7 Remove hood by turning cleaner over and removing nozzle control knob on front of hood grasp knob and pull up 8 Place handle in operating position and turn cleaner over Insert end of flat screwdriver into one of the four slots beside an arrow on bottom of cleaner 9 For slots nearest the rear wheels push handle of screwdriver toward cleaner handle for remain ing two slots pry outward to release latches Continued gt 94 10 Turn cleaner over and lift of
5. projection up and to the back onto upper edge of bag Pull bag clip retainer down firmly and hook bag clip into slot 19 The headlight some models only What to buy This cleaner uses a 12 volt wedge base type 912 bulb Hoover part No 27313 I 05 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet 1 To remove hood follow steps 7 10 of How to replace belt pages 22 23 2 Remove bulb by pulling straight out of socket push new bulb into socket until it locks in place 3 Place hood on cleaner body and press firmly to snap all four latches Pull up on hood slightly to make sure all four latches are secured 4 Push nozzle control knob back onto front of cleaner 20 The belt The belt on your HOOVER cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and is important for the effective operation of the cleaner The belt is located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition When to replace To check belt remove bottom plate and hood as shown in How to replace belt Replace belt if it is stretched cut or broken What to buy To assure effective operation use only genuine HOOVER belts with your cleaner When purchasing a new belt ask for Hoover part No 38528 027 How to replace Disconnect cieaner from electri cal outlet 1 Place handle in operating position and turn cleaner over so bottom side is up
6. setting it on furniture fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs during tool use Fill out and return the product registration card included with your cleaner 12 The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing below Cleaner description 1 Handle 2 Cord hooks wrap cord around hooks for storage The top hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release 3 Top bag support 4 ON OFF switch located on side of handle 5 Outer bag 6 Bottom bag support 7 Handle release lever step on lever to lower handle to operating or low position 8 Cleaner body 9 Nozzle control knob slide knob to correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned 10 Headlight some models only 11 Furniture guard helps prevent cleaner from marking furniture 12 Hood 13 Hose door open door to connect hose to cleaner 14 Hose 15 Tool rack 18 Dusting brush 17 Wand 18 Crevice tool 19 Furniture nozzle Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner The Hoover Company Please complete this entire form 101 East Maple Street 0 4010001A QO 40201049 North Canton OH 44720 0 4010324A Q 40201048 a 4010100A 040201116 No of Items 0 57363003 0 38634078 Ordered 0 40201030 Please Print Your Name and Address carefully in Ink SHIP TO f Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery Name Street City State ___ PACKAGE No Cost No o NUMBER In Pack Per P
7. HOOVER wre Upright ana Vacuum Cleaner Review this manual before operating cleaner Thank you for selecting a HOOVER 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 DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Fill in and retain The vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combination cleaner It is designed for carpet and rug cleaning and may be used with cleaning tools 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 required for warranty service of your HOOVER product Save Index Assembling Cleaner ccssssseesssssennees 3 12 Cleaner Descriptions ccssssseeeesseee 13 Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating 26 How To Use Cleaning Tools cccsssssssseeeeeeeeeeeseeees 16 18 To Clean Stairs scsscsscecccstetencescscseresensacnse 18 Upright Cleaner cccsssseeesseeeees 14 16 If
8. You Have a Problem cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 25 Important Safeguards s sccssseessseeessees 2 Lubrication ccxccesirccceesiacscteccucteaciiicacicactencienens 24 Maintenance Authorized Service ccccccsssesssseeeeeeeees 26 Replacing Agitator csssccssseesseees 24 Replacing Belt cssesesseseseseees 21 23 Replacing Headlight sss0sse 20 21 Replacing Paper Bagd sccccccceeee 18 19 Unpacking Cleaner csscssssesssneeeeseeeeees 3 Warranty aioe Sacco neta cis ected 27 1 1993 The Hoover Company Important Safeguards When using an electrical appliance always follow basic precautions including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE aa Warning m To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or m injury Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces e 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 e Keep hair loose clothing fingers feet and all parts of body away from openings rotating agitator and other moving parts DO not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals e Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as ciga rettes 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 e Avoid picking up hard sharp obje
9. ack Packs TOTAL Type A filter bags 4010001A 3 95 4010324A 11 95 Genuine Hoover Allergen Filtration Type A filter bags 4010100A 8 75 Air freshener tablets 57363003 4 250 Self Propel Agitator belt 40201030 3 50 Power Drive belt 40201049 2 60 Convertible Decade 80 Decade 800 Agitator belt round 40201048 2 60 Agitator belt flat 40201116 ER 2 60 o Friction fit extension wand 38634078 at 3 40 a TOTAL MERCHANDISE l ADD YOUR APPLICABLE STATE TAX SHIPPING amp HANDLING TOTAL COST AALA L ee H C Check or Money Order payable to The Hoover Company Visa O MasterCard Card Number Name on Card Signature Required Daytime Phone amp Area Code Use this form to order HOOVER filter bags belts bulbs spare tools and air freshener tablets directly from THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO These items will be shipped to your home They may also be purchased by visiting us unline at www hoovercompany com or from your local Hoover dealer or Hoover Factory Service Center See your Yellow Pages for listings Please detach order form and enclose with your check money order or credit card information Mall in and online orders limited to U S residents only Exp Date How to use To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plu one blade is wider than the otheg This plug will fit in a polarized outlet ony one way If the plug does not fitfully
10. ake sure switch is in the OFF position down before plugging cord into an electrical outlet STEP 7 Attach tool rack Note Bag clip must be un hooked from retainer before attaching tool rack With side of rack marked TOP FRONT facing top of bag pull cord through rack and lower rack over handle as shown Fig 21 Slide rack down between bag and handle Continue to slide rack down handle until bottom of rack is below lower cord hook Snap one side of rack then the other onto lower handle Fig 22 Slide rack down handle until upper hooks snap into slots on handle Fig 23 Continued 10 STEP 8 Attach hose and tools Press hose firmly into rack at round extension on bottom of upper extensions Fig 25 rack Fig 24 Insert hose connector with Position wand A with smaller latch toward front of cleaner end toward bottom on rack and into opposite side of rack snap into place Fig 27 Fig 26 Position dusting brush B into Place furniture nozzle C on lip rack as shown Fig 28 on lower part of rack and snap into place Fig 29 SUPPORT 7 Slide crevice tool D onto On upper front handle grasp projection Snap into place bag clip retainer and pull down Fig 30 firmly Hook bag clip into slot in retainer Fig 31 CAUTION When the cleaner is turned on the agitator contin ues to rotate while cleaner handle is in the upright position Avoid tipping cleaner or
11. arings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor The addition of lubricant could cause damage Therefore do not add lubricant to motor bearings The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot 24 If you have a problem This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was shipped from the factory If a minor problem occurs it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found Therefore this check list is provided for your convenience Problem Possi bie cause Cleaner 1 Not firmly plugged in won t 2 No voltage in wail plug run 3 Blown fuse tripped breaker Cleaner 1 Broken or worn belt won t 2 Agitator brush roil pick up worn 3 Bag full 4 incorrect carpet height setting Cleaning 1 Hose clogged tools won t pickup 2 Hose connector inserted 2 incorrectly Cleaner 1 incorrect carpet height hard setting to push 1 2 Replace fuse reset 1 1 Possi bie solution Plug unit in firmly Check fuse or breaker breaker Replace belt 2 Replace brush roil Change paper bag 4 Move nozzle control knob to type of carpet being cleaned Remove hose and tools remove obstruction Re insert hose connector properly pg 17 Move nozzle control knob to a higher setting 25
12. cts with the cleaner They may damage the cleaner and the bag e Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose e Do not use without dust bag or filters in place Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder e Use extra care when cleaning on stairs e 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 e Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as a handle close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or comers Do not run appliance over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces eee disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner e Unplug cleaner when not in use Turn off all controls before unplug ging 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 with 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 Deafer Depot e Use vacuum cleaner only for Its intended use as described In the instructions Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company others may cause hazards Save these instructions Assembling cleaner It is extremely important
13. dpoints of the dirt pickup scales selected by Hoover as a reference for its rating system 26 Full One Year Warranty Domestic Use Your HOOVERe appliance is warranted in normal household use in accordance with the Owner s Manual against original defects in material and workmanship for a period of one full year from date of purchase This warranty provides at no cost to you all labor and parts to place this appliance in correct operating condition during the warranted period This warranty applies when the appliance is purchased in the United States including its territories and possessions or in Canada or from a U S Military Exchange Appliances purchased elsewhere are covered by a limited one year warranty which covers the cost of parts only This warranty does not apply if the appliance is used in a commercial or rental applica tion Warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the appliance to one of the following authorized warranty service outlets Proof of purchase will be required before service is rendered 1 Hoover Factory Service Centers 2 Hoover Authorized Warranty Service Dealers Depots This warranty does not cover pick up delivery or house calls however if you mail your appliance to a Hoover Factory Service Center for warranty service transportation will be paid one way While this warranty gives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If fur
14. emoved during the final steps of assembly LOWER HANDLE SWITCH TAB HANDLE Turn handle over Insert large rectangular end of cord into pocket in bottom of handle with side marked UP visible Fig 2 Make sure rectangular end is pushed into handle as far as possible Fig 3 Slide cord protector toward upper handle Fig 2 Continued 3 4 Rop CORD PROTECTOR CORD PROTECTOR ARROWS CORD PROTECTOR UPPER HANDLE UPPER ae HANDLE With arrow on cord protector pointing toward arrow on upper handle press groove in cord protector into slot in upper handle Fig 5 and 6 CORD PROTECTOR Pull cord tight Press cord into place at each of the three notches indicated Fig 7 Do not plug cleaner in until assembly is totally complete OUTER BAG BASE LOWER HANDLE STEP 4 Attach cloth outer bag Note location of tapered rails on back of outer bag base and on front of lower handle Fig 8 Slide rails on outer bag base onto rails on lower handle until base snaps past the lock tab Fig 9 Make sure hole in handle is visible through U shaped extension on outer bag base Fig 10 Be sure that power cord is pulled tight and pressed into each of the three notches Fig 7 before completing the following steps Note round opening and hooks on back of outer bag Place opening over dirt tube Press down firmly to snap hooks into handle Fig 9 C
15. f hood 11 Stretch new belt onto motor pulley Extra effort may be required to stretch new belt onto pulley Turn agitator making sure belt is not pinched between agitator and PULLEY cleaner body The belt must rotate freely inside the belt guide If the agitator does not turn remove bottom plate and reposition belt in belt guide 12 Replace hood and nozzle control knob 23 PRETENSE The agitator When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet ERTO oN Rae ALES When agitator brushes are worn the agitator should be replaced To check condition of brushes move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitator To maintain cleaning effectiveness replace agitator if brushes do not touch card What to buy The agitator may be replaced with either a single or double row of brushes Single row of brushes Hoover part No 48414 051 Double row of brushes Hoover part No 48414 049 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet 1 Remove hood as shown in steps 7 10 of How to replace belt page 21 2 Pull belt off motor pulley as shown 3 Remove bottom plate as shown apanan onee alec in steps 1 3 of How to replace f belt page 21 4 Remove agitator from cleaner K 4 and discard i 5 Reposition belt and new agitator by referring to page 22 beginning with step 5 Lubrication The motor is equipped with be
16. in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way To turn cleaner on push switch up To turn cleaner off push switch down Plug cord into electrical outlet Turn cleaner on and with handle in upright position pull back on handle until front of cleaner is lifted off the carpet This insures that the paper bag is inflated Handle positions The handle of your cleaner has three positions upright for storage and when using cleaning tools operating position for general operation on carpet and floors low for reaching under low furniture Step on handle release lever to lower handle Transporting cleaner To move your cleaner from room to room put handle in upright position tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward The cleaner can also be moved by lifting it as shown 14 Carpet height adjustment The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle If it is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights slide the nozzle control knob to the desired setting For ease in sliding knob the handle should be in the upright position The nozzle will not move Into the adjusted position until the cleaner handle Is lowered to the operating position For maximum cleaning performance the following carpet height settings are recommended Mo 2 of 1 BARE FLOOR HIGH
17. ontinued 6 STEP 5 Attach handie With outer bag to the front place assembled handle onto handle base of cleaner body Fig 12 Rock handle side to side while pushing down firmly Extra pushing effort may be required Press the handle release lever to move handle to the operating or middle position Push bolt into hole on lower front of handle Fig 13 if bolt will not go through hole easily handle is not pushed completely down Place nut in recessed area at back of handle Hold nut in place while tightening bolt securely with a screwdriver Fig 14 Note Only one nut is needed on this model The extra nut is not required but has been provided for your convenience aS Ree STEP 6 Attach paper bag Slide top bag support off upper edge of outer bag Fig 15 Fold up lower edge of paper bag and place it into outer bag Align opening in paper bag with dirt tube in outer bag Fig 16 Push bag collar firmly onto tube Fig 17 Continued gt Fold down top of bag to prevent catching it in the upper bag support Fig 18 Press pleats inward at top of outer bag and slide top bag support with bag clip to the back onto upper edge of bag Fig 19 Note Do not hook bag clip to retainer This will be done ina later step Break off red tab above ON OFF switch by pushing down on tab Discard tab Fig 20 Note if tab has come off during assembly m
18. r handle in upright position open hose door and insert hose connector until locked in position Suction will automati cally be diverted to the hose when cleaner is turned on To remove hose press latch on hose connector and pull up Note Hose must be removed from tool door when cleaning carpet and rugs to insure proper cleaning performance Select proper tool 1 Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture table tops books lamps lighting fixtures Venetian blinds baseboards shutters and registers 2 Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture draperies mattresses clothing automobile interiors and carpeted stairs 3 Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers upholstered furniture stairs and baseboards 4 Wand is used to give extra length to your hose Use it with any of the above tools C Attach wand and tools The tools are attached to the hose or the wand in the same manner Push tool firmly onto hose twist tool slightly to tighten or loosen connec tion Use cleaning tools with cleaner handle in upright position 17 CAUTION Agitator continues to rotate while cleaner handle is in upright position Avoid tipping cleaner of setting it on furniture fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs during tool use To clean stairs Use the furniture nozzle and clean stairs from bottom to top When using cleaning tools
19. the agitator will continue to rotate CAUTION To avoid personal injury or unnecessary wear to carpet and to prevent the cleaner from falling use extra care if cleaner is placed on stairs Clearing obstructions To check for obstructions first turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet then disconnect hose form cleaner Open hose door and carefully remove any visible obstruction If no obstruc on is ue check ness and tools emove obstruction To continue HOSE DOOR _ AA using tools re attach hose to cleaner If no obstruction is found and a problem persists contact your Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Warranty How toc lean tools Service Dealer Depot To clean the hose wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a liquid detergent Rinse with a damp cloth Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent Rinse and air dry before using Maintenance The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the cleaner Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and keep this owner s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when needed Proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness The bag When to replace Check bag from time to time It is recommended that you change the poper bag when dirt reaches the dotted line If more dirt than this accumu ates your cleaner may not operate effectively CAUTION Very fine materials
20. ther assistance is needed or if there are questions concerning this warranty or the availability of warranty service outlets write or phone the Consumer Response Center The Hoover Company 101 East Maple St North Canton Ohio 44720 Phone 330 499 9499 For an automated referral of authorized service outlets in the U S A phone 1 800 944 9200 In Canada contact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario L7R 4A8 1 800 263 6376 M HOOVER and E are registered trademarks THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720 R8 4 96 U4253 57 930 Litho USA 56511 394 4201 930 67 730 ee Ce eee terrane ee Oe E EA SADLER PERSON ADT
21. to read and follow all instruction steps in order The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing If you need assistance with any step of the assembly call 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only or I 330 499 9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center This cleaner is intended for household use STEP 1 Unpack carton Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown Make sure all parts espe cially small items such as G are located before disposing of cardboard packing rt c D A Upper handle B Lower handle DD C Cord G D Tool rack E Outer bag F Cleaner body G Handle bolt and nut packet one extra nut included F H Paper bag Hose and cleaning tools l J Wand BS aN 1 STEP 2 Assemble handle LOWER HANDLE UPPER HANDLE Place upper and lower handle sections on a flat surface with cord hooks on top With hands on sides of handle sections push handle sections together firmly until they click into place Fig 1 Do not press against the rod extending from the lower handle Fig 2 If rod breaks or bends cleaner will not work properly Do not push handle together with your hands on the ends of the sections STEP 3 Attach cord Note The small red tab above the ON OFF switch is for shipping purposes only and may fall off during assembly If it does not fall off the tab will be r
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search