Hoover U6311-930 Power Drive Bagged Upright Vacuum
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1. bag Insert the 3 tabs on bottom of bag door into the 3 slots on bag compartment Make sure all edges of paper bag are completely inside the bag compartment Close door 15 The Embedded Dirt FINDER battery Some models only The battery is located in a holder inside the bag compart ment behind the paper bag What to buy The Dirt FINDER system operates on a regular 9 volt alkaline battery available at your favorite retailer When to replace Depending on cleaner usage the battery will need replacement about every 12 months If neither the red nor green light comes on when the cleaner is turned on or in use the battery should be replaced How to replace Open and remove bag door as described in How to replace paper bag Gently push top of paper bag down Press in at area indicated on battery holder and remove holder Remove old battery and con nect new one to proper polarity snaps Place battery in holder Snap battery holder back into place Replace bag door making sure paper bag is completely inside bag compartment 16 The headlight What to buy This cleaner uses a 12 volt wedge base bulb Hoover part No 27313101 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet 1 Place screwdriver into one of the slots at lower edge of lens Press handle of screwdriver down to release lens Repeat in second slot if necessary 2 Lift out lens 3 Pull old b2. correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned 18 Furniture Guard 19 Edge Cleaning brushed edge cleaning is provided on the right side of the cleaner standard edge cleaning is provided on the left side 20 Hose Door open door to connect hose to cleaner 21 Hose 22 Extension Wand 23 Hose and Wand Holder 24 Carrying Handle 25 Extra Bag Storage 26 Extra Belt Storage 27 Handle Release Pedal step on pedal to lower handle to either operating or low position 28 Handle Lock remove and dispose of cardboard cylinder to lock handle in upright position ah c0N Questions or Concerns The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use Look on the list pro vided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners House hold for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot or call l 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only OR 330 499 9499 to speak with a representative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE How to attach hose and tools ES 1 Attach hose With cleaner handle in upright position push round end of hose firmly into cup in rack i l ae Wh Stretch hose over rack and push hose connector into rack until latch
3. furniture Guide right side of cleaner parallel to edge of carpet or furniture for brushed edge cleaning Standard edge cleaning is pro vided on the left side of cleaner to remove surface dust and litter 8 Embedded Dirt FINDER feature Some models only The Dirt FINDER system alerts the user to areas of carpet that may need more cleaning attention by sensing a larger amount of dirt par ticles being removed especially embedded dirt To let you know that the Dirt FINDER feature is ready and that the battery is good the red light Will come on when the cleaner is first turned on After a few seconds the red light will go off and the green light will come on Cleaning may then begin If neither the red nor the green light comes on the battery may need to be replaced See Mainte nance section The green light will remain on throughout cleaning except when the detector senses that a larger amount of dirt is being picked up then the red light will come on When the red light is on you should take additional cleaning strokes in the area until it changes to green e The red light may seldom come on during cleaning This means SENSITIVITY that your cleaner is picking up SWITCH V primarily fine surface dust and lint which the system may not detect or that the carpet is generally clean To increase the feature s sensitivity to dirt set the switch to the Hi position e At other times the
4. propel 2 Self Propel control button 2 Slide button to ON in OFF position Lubrication The motor is equipped with self lubricated bearings Do not add lubricant to the motor it could cause damage 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 25 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 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 Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating This is not an Amp rating Amps do not measure dirt removal only the amount of electricity used Cleaning Effe
5. propel belt Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet To replace the small self propel belt it is necessary to first remove the bottom plate agitator and the larger agitator belt as shown on the previous pages Note It may not be necessary to change both belts at the same time Remove old self propel belt Place new belt on motor pulley first then on self propel pulley PULLEY Lettering on belt should be visible and not against pulleys BELT Replace agitator belt agitator and bottom plate following instructions under How to replace agitator belt PULLEY 21 Clearing obstructions Remove large items from surfaces before vacuuming to prevent obstructions and to maintain cleaning effectivenes of your cleaner DIRT DUCT If an obstruction occurs during tool use disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet and disconnect hose from cleaner Open hose door and carefully remove visible ob struction If no obstruction is found check hose and tools Remove any obstruction To continue using tools reattach hose to cleaner If an obstruction occurs during floor cleaning discon nect cleaner from electrical outlet and turn cleaner to expose underside Remove bottom plate and agitator as shown in The belts section Carefully remove any obstruc tion from dirt duct If an obstruction cannot be found or removed contact your Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service De
6. red light may stay on for a considerable amount of time This means that the carpet contains a high level of dirt which is being removed by the cleaner To decrease the feature s sensitivity to dirt set the switch to the Reg regular position Note On some models this position is indicated as Lo wW Adjustment for carpet pile height 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 correct setting Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet before mak ing nozzle adjustment 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 HeH Milliilifirs BARE FLOOR Lowest setting 4 for all types of carpet Higher settings 1 3 for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired while maintain ing good cleaning performance Note If the cleaner is difficult to push slide the knob to the next higher setting When cleaning non carpeted floors set the adjustment lever to the lowest setting If greater control on non carpeted floors is desired push the Self Propel control button to the OFF position 10 Quick cord release To r
7. table tops books lamps lighting fixtures Venetian blinds baseboards shutters and registers 2 Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture draperies tapestries mat tresses 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 Attach it to any ofthe above tools 5 Bare floor tool may be used for very irregular hard surface floors such as brick and slate Included with some models 12 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 connection It is important that the tools and wands are twisted to ensure a firm connection Use tools with cleaner handle in upright position CAUTION Agitator continues to rotate while cleaner handle is in the upright position Avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs during tool use Avoid leaving the cleaner in one place for an extended period of time particularly on thick carpet How to clean tools 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 Ho
8. E Emm Self Propelled Manual Upright Cleaners Including Dirt FINDER Models 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 dur ing 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 model and serial number are located on the back 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 Attaching hose and cleaning tools 5 6 Cleaner Description een 3 4 Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating 26 How To Use eere n nennen nnn nnn 7 11 Embedded Dirt FINDER Feature 9 Air Freshener Dispenser 11 Cleaning Tools 12 13 Self Propel Feature 8 If You H
9. ISPOSABLE AGITATOR ROLL SLEEVE END Ps SECTION Q END PLATE BEARING BEARING FLAT N W E l SIDED ASHER AGITATOR END AGITAT a van ROUND ECTIGN PROJECTION 9 Replace agitator belt and bottom place as shown in The belts section 24 If you have a problem This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operat ing 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 Possible cause Possible solution Cleaner 1 Not firmly plugged in 1 Plug cord in firmly won t 2 No voltage in wall plug 2 Check fuse or breaker run 3 Blown fuse tripped 3 Replace fuse reset breaker breaker Cleaner 1 Broken or worn agitator 1 Replace belt won t belt pick up 2 Agitator brushes worn 2 Replace brushes 3 Bag full 3 Change paper bag 4 Obstruction in cleaner 4 Clear dirt duct and or dirt tube 5 Bag not opening 5 Check for firm bag connection 6 Incorrect carpet height 6 Move nozzle control setting lever to type of carpet being cleaned 7 Hose inserted in hose 7 Remove hose from hose door door Cleaning 1 Hose clogged 1 Remove hose and tools tools won t remove obstruction pick up 2 Hose connector inserted 2 Re insert hose connector incorrectly properly page 12 Cleaner 1 Self Propel belt broken 1 Replace belt won t or worn self
10. aler Depot 22 Agitator brush roll When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet and detach hose from cleaner before checking brushes When agitator brushes are worn they should be replaced To check condition of brushes move the edge of a card across agitator opening while turning agitator To maintain cleaning effectiveness replace brushes if they do not touch card What to buy When purchasing a new brush roll ask for HOOVER part number 48414004 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet 1 Remove bottom plate belt and agitator following directions in The belts section 2 Turn end plates of agitator in opposite directions until one end plate comes off 3 Pull out shaft being careful to leave washer on shaft 4 Reinsert shaft to push out opposite agitator end 5 Repeat in other direction to push out second agitator end 6 Discard old agitator brush roll 23 7 Place agitator ends into new brush roll matching projections in roll with openings in ends Push end firmly into place If bearing comes out of agitator end during disassembly place washer and bearing back into agitator end with white side of bearing out before inserting shaft 8 Insert shaft with washer into agitator Replace end plate and tighten Use this illustration for reassem bly if necessary Washer must be placed between agitator ends and bearing D
11. ave a Problem 25 Important Safeguards 2 Lubrication eere eren enne rne nennt 25 Maintenance Clearing Obstructions 22 Replacing Dirt FINDER Battery 16 Replacing Agitator Brushes 23 24 Replacing Belts 18 21 Replacing Headlight 17 Replacing Paper Bag 14 15 Service ecce re Lee esee eene senses nne ene a snae sean 26 Unpacking Cleaner eere 3 1 1995 The Hoover Company Important Safeguards When using an electrical appliance always follow basic precautions including the following duce the risk of fire el hock Wa rn ng us uce the risk of fire electric shock or 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 feet and all parts of body away from openings rotating agitator and other moving parts Vo not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals 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 gasoli
12. cleaner back on large rear wheels and push forward Your cleaner also has a conve nient carrying handle located on the back of the cleaner Handle positions The handle of your cleaner has three positions upright for storage and tool use operating for general operation on carpet and floors low for cleaning under low furniture Lower handle by stepping on handle release pedal at rear of cleaner ON OFF switch To turn cleaner on push switch up To turn cleaner off push switch down to the OFF posi tion Self Propel feature Note The Self Propel feature will operate only when motor is turned on This feature moves the cleaner forward and backward at a variable rate of speed controlled entirely by you To move forward Push handle grip forward and guide cleaner in front of you The cleaner will move in a forward direction with little effort To move backward Gently pull handle grip back and Self Propel 7 guide the cleaner toward you Control Guide cleaner carefully at first Button AX A until you have adjusted to the ease of operation Self Propel control button For increased control of the cleaner in tight places such as around and under furniture or on non carpeted floors push the Self Propel control button to OFF to disengage the Self Propel mechanism Edge cleaning Brushed edge cleaning is provided on the right side of the cleaner to remove embedded dirt in the carpet near baseboards and
13. ctiveness 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 midpoints of the dirt pickup scales selected by Hoover as a reference for its rating system 26 NN HOOVER and W are registered trademarks THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720 R3 7 96 U63 11 19 21 23 29 31 35 930 Litho USA 565 11 A06
14. ectrical outlet Place cleaner on the floor For ease in installation follow the direc tions given below positioning yourself to the left rear of the cleaner 1 Turn cleaner over Release handle to lowest position Remove plate on bottom of cleaner by releasing clips See illustration 3 Lift out agitator and remove old belt PULLEY c suum T as amp e Me 5 Place new belt over metal motor pulley with lettering on belt visible and not against pulleys 19 2 Then lift off bottom plate END PLATES 4 If the end Pale have loosened tighten them by turning in opposite directions 6 Slip plastic pulley end of agitator through belt See illustration N 7 Grasp agitator firmly be 8 Roll other side of agitator sure you can see agitator end into place plate and guide end opposite belt into position 9 Press firmly to be sure agitator 10 The bottom plate attaches Is secure Turn agitator to ensure in a hinge like manner Place proper belt placement groove on front of bottom plate over notched edge on front of cleaner 1 Maintaining front connec x tion rotate bottom plate to 12 Lift and snap retaining clips into place cover bottom of cleaner Press firmly 20 Self propel belt When to replace Check from time to time to be sure the belt is in good condition If it is stretched cut or broken it should be replaced How to replace self
15. elease the cord rotate top cord hook The hook can then be repositioned for wrapping the cord Air freshener dispenser Some models only Slide drawer on front of bag door all the way to the right Insert a finger in the recessed area and pull drawer foward Insert the air freshener tablet packed with cleaner To replace drawer insert bottom part of drawer in slot on bag door Push drawer into position The amount of fragrance released is regulated by sliding the control to the left and right Air freshener tablets may be obtained from your local Autho rized Hoover Dealer Depot a Hoover Factory Service Center or by using the mail order form packed with your cleaner 11 Use tools with cleaner handle in upright position Cleaning tools The cleaning tool set includes a hose dusting brush furniture nozzle crevice tool and an extension wand bare floor tool some models only A Attach hose to Cleaner Turn cleaner OFF before attaching or removing hose With cleaner handle in upright position open hose door and insert hose connector until it snaps into position Suction will automatically 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 hose door when clean ing carpet and floors to insure proper cleaning B Select proper tool 1 Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture
16. ne 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 eae turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting ose Do not use without dust bag or filters in place Change bag fre quently when picking up very fine materials such as powder 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 from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner 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 Dealer Depot 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 instruc
17. snaps into place To remove hose depress latch and pull up Note Hose must be removed from hose door when clean ing carpet and floors to insure proper cleaning performance 5 2 Attach tools Pull open tool cover Position wand with smaller end down in side of holder and snap into place SWITCH Pull switch lock above ON OFF switch straight out Dispose of switch lock Snap furniture nozzle A Note If switch lock has come dusting brush B and crevice off during shipping make sure tool C into tool storage area as switch is in the OFF position shown down before plugging cord Close tool cover into an electrical outlet CAUTION When cleaner is turned on agitator will continue to rotate while cleaner handle is in upright position Avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs during tool use Avoid leaving the cleaner in one place for an extended period of time particularly on thick carpet 6 How to use 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 proper outlet Do not change the plug in any Way To transport To move your cleaner from room to room put handle in upright position tilt
18. tions Unpacking Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing B Furniture Nozzle C Crevice Tool D Dusting Brush E Bare floor tool some models only F Wand G Extra Paper Bags one installed in cleaner please store extra bag on storage clips no 25 H Air freshener tablet some models only Note If using cleaner on new carpet be sure to change bag frequently See Mainte nance section for bag replacement Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner This cleaner is intended for household use Side mounted hose trademark of The Hoover Company Cleaner Description Self Propel Handle Grip Self Propel Control Button ON OFF Switch Cord Storage Hooks upper hook rotates for easy cord release Embedded Dirt FINDER Display some models only see page 9 6 Dirt FINDER Sensitivity Switch some models only 7 Tool Cover pull out top edge of cover to open 8 Furniture nozzle 9 Dusting brush 10 Crevice Tool 11 Bag Door Latch 12 Bag Door 13 Check Bag Indicator some models only 14 Air Freshener Dispenser some models only designed to hold a fragrance tablet and release a pleasant scent during clean ing 15 Headlight 16 Check Belt Indicator some models only stops rotating when belt is broken 17 Carpet Height Adjustment Lever slide knob to
19. ulb straight out of socket Push new bulb straight into socket until locked in place Excessive force is not re quired 4 Replace lens by inserting tabs on top of lens under edge of opening on cleaner 5 Press firmly at bottom of lens to snap lens into place 17 AGITATOR BELT What to buy The belts There are two belts on your cleaner One belt drives the agitator the other operates the Self Propel feature When buying new belts you should always insist on genuine HOOVER parts Other belts may not meet the Hoover design and quality control standards They may not operate the agitator or Self Propel transmission correctly and may cause damage Agitator belt Hoover part No 38528008 Self Propel belt Hoover part No 160147 Agitator belt When to replace Check from time to time to be sure the belt is in good condition If it is stretched cut or broken it should be replaced NOT BROKEN BROKEN The cleaner must be turned on for the indicator to register a broken belt The BELT CHECK indicator some models only will spin when the cleaner is turned on and the agitator belt is not broken If the indicator does not spin and the orange bar is visible when the cleaner is turned on the belt is broken and must be replaced The BELT CHECK indicator does not register a broken Self Propel belt Continued gt 18 How to replace agitator belt Disconnect cleaner from el
20. w to attach tool cover The tool cover is designed with a break away feature which allows it to snap off if it is pushed open too far To re attach align hinges of cover with slots on front of tool stor age area press cover back into place 13 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 bag when it is filled to the dotted line If more dirt than this accumulates your cleaner may not operate effectively For models with CHECK BAG indicator check bag when indicator flag pushes through slot in bag door and BAG check bag is visible NOTE Check and change bag frequently when using cleaner on new carpet due to rapid accumulation of carpet fluff The check bag indicator some models only may not register if the bag is full of fluff from new carpet CAUTION Very fine materials such as face powder corn starch 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 Bags ma
21. y be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer Depot or from a Hoover Factory Service Center or use the mail order form packed with your cleaner When ordering bags be sure to give the model number of your cleaner What to buy If your cleaner was originally equipped with a micro filtration bag it is important to use only Genuine HOOVERe Micro Filtration Type Z disposable bags in order to assure that the original cleaning effectiveness is maintained Continued gt 14 If your cleaner did not originally include a micro filtration bag usin Genuine HOOVERQ Micro Filtration Type Z disposable bags will improve the cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner Regular HOOVERe Type Z disposable bags also fit your cleaner and will provide good performance To assure that your HOOVER cleaner oper ates at peak performance it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER paper bags distributed by The Hoover Company HOOVER bags can be identified by the trademarks Hoover 2 How to change bag Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet Pull bag door latch forward and remove door from cleaner Grasp bag collar and pull collar from tube Note Do not clean out old bag and reuse Discard used bag Align opening in new paper bag with dirt tube in outer bag compartment Push bag collar firmly onto tube Fold top of bag down under top of bag compartment To replace bag door lift up lower edge of paper
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