Hoover S1120 Handheld Wet/Dry Vacuum
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1. 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 con tinued cleaning effectiveness Reassemble cleaner by hooking projec tion on bottom of motor handle section into opening in bottom of cup Pivot sections together making sure latch is secure Continue using your cleaner If a drop in performance is noted refer to problem chart in the back of this book If you have finished using the cleaner proceed with the following cleaning instructions before storing your cleaner Emptying collector cup The dirt liquid and wet debris picked up by your cleaner is deposited into the collector cup Empty cup after each use Hold cleaner in a vertical position as shown Grasp cup section depress latch and remove motor handle section of cleaner from cup Cleaning your Wet amp Dry Hand Cleaner Note It is not recommended that any components of this product be washed in a dishwasher To remove filter B from separator C lift up one corner then pull edges of filter away from separator Remove any debris wash and dry separa tor if necessary With collector cup in hand grasp center ribs of filter and lift out filter separator assembly Empty collector cup If you have not finished your cleaning task shake any debris off filter separa tor assembly and re2. HOOVER r English gt pp 1 8 P PL C Espanol gt p g 9 12 et Francais gt p 13 16 a HandVac Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product Y 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 automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only or Visit us online at www hoover com to find the service outlet nearest you click on the Service button 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 Index PAS SOTIONY siak 3 4 Charging Cleaner cccccceeeeeeee 4 DS SCMIDUOMN sissi n 3 Mounting Wall Bracket 0 4 How To Use Picking Up Dry Debris 5 Picking Up Liquid amp Wet DeDriS rsss sina 5 If You Have a Problem 008 8 SOT VCS sorrires 8 Important Safeguards ccceeeeeeeees 2 Maintenance Battery Disposal ccsssseeseeees 7 8 Cleaning Your Wet Dry HandVac ccsecseeeeeneeeees 5 Emptying Collector Cup 6 Lubrication cosscsaserscceesccteacecorescoctnuane 8 Warranty sssini 8 LISTED 2004 The Hoover Company www hoover com 2 Fill in and retain The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the cleaner m
3. along seam on bottom of motor handle Reattach cup assembly to motor as shown Hang cleaner back on wall bracket for storage and recharging Unscrew the 4 Phillips head screws on motor handle section separate motor handle section halves The motor assembly will remain in one half of the housing Pull motor assembly F from housing H Remove only the tape that holds the batteries G in place in the holder Do not remove label from the battery pack slide battery pack out of holders Disconnect the two wires from battery terminals Dispose of battery pack in accordance with your local and state laws See fol lowing page Continued 7 The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery indicates The Hoover Company is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life when taken out of service in the United States or Canada The RBRC program provides a convenient alterna tive to placing used Ni Cad batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream which may be illegal in your area Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area The Hoover Company s involvement in this program Is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserv ing our natural resources Lubrication The motor be
4. arings are permanently lubricated The addition of lubricant could cause damage Therefore do not lubricate the motor bearings 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 plugged in e Plug in firmly e No voltage in wall plug e Check fuse or breaker e Blown fuse tripped breaker e Replace fuse reset breaker e Battery not charged e Recharge battery making sure cleaner is fully connected to end of cord see Charging cleaner section Problem Cleaner won t pick up Possible cause Possible solution e Collector cup full e Empty cup e Nozzle clogged e Empty cup and clean filter blot filter dry e Low battery charge e Recharge battery Problem Dirt or liquid leaking from cleaner Possible cause Possible solution e Collector cup overfilled e Empty cup e Low battery charge e Recharge battery 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 locati
5. contents Unpack the cleaner from carton Remove and dispose of cardboard packing A Hand held cleaner B Wall bracket C Charger and cord D Screws E Anchors Be sure to charge your cleaner for 16 hours before using This cleaner is intended for household use EE v Description 1 Multi purpose nozzle 2 Collector cup 3 Collector cup latch 4 ON OFF switch 5 Handle Mounting wall bracket The wall bracket included with your cleaner is designed for both storing and recharging the cleaner Choose a conve nient place where the bracket can be mounted in a vertical position with hook pointing up and within six feet of an electrical outlet Do not use an outlet which is controlled with a wall switch for charging your cleaner If bracket will be mounted closer to an outlet wrap excess cord around projec tions on back of wall bracket Press end of cord into notch on bottom of bracket Charging cleaner Plug charger into 110 120 volt electrical outlet Hold cleaner with nozzle pointing down and opening in handle section aligned with hook in wall bracket Slide cleaner straight down onto hook Press firmly on handle to ensure that end of cord is fully connected to cleaner Your cleaner will begin charging It is designed to be stored on charge and ready for use at all times 4 Hold bracket against wall in desired location and mark center of each hole Drill a 1 8 diameter starte
6. d To unplug grasp charger not the cord Never handle plug or charger with wet hands e Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge this appliance e The use of an extension cord is not recommended e Do not use charger 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 e Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely damaged The batteries can explode in a fire 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 e Charge indoors only Save these instructions 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 Visit us online at www hoover com to find the service outlet nearest you click on the Service button OR Call 1 330 499 9499 to speak with a representative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center Carton
7. e country or territo ry in which it is purchased 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 For an automated referral of autho rized service outlets in the U S A phone 1 800 944 9200 OR visit The Hoover Company on line at www hoover com 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 further assistance is needed or if there are questions concerning this war ranty or the availability of warranty ser vice outlets write or phone the Consumer Response Center The Hoover Company 101 East Maple St North Canton Ohio 44720 Phone 330 499 9499 In Canada contact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario L7R 4A8 1 800 263 6376
8. ons U S only OR e checking the Service section of The Hoover Company on line at www hoover com Please 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 1 330 499 9499 In Canada contact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario L7R 4A8 Phone 1 800 263 6376 Always identify your cleaner by the com plete model number when requesting information or ordering parts The model number appears in the middle of the back of the cleaner body Full One Year Warranty Domestic Use Your HOOVER 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 con dition 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 else where 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 application This warranty only applies when the product is in use in th
9. otor housing For your personal records please enter the COMPLETE model and serial num ber 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 Important Safeguards When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Wa F n i n g m To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy e Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes e Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or fine wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present e Avoid picking up hard sharp objects with the cleaner They may damage the cleaner and the filter e Do not use without collector cup filter and separator in place Clean collector cup filter and separator after picking up any perishable food items 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 and anything that may reduce air flow e Do not unplug by pulling on cor
10. place it in the cup Remove any debris from the filter by tap ping the frame on a hard surface or by brushing filter with a soft brush If filter is heavily soiled or wet wash it in warm soapy water using a soft brush if necessary Rinse soap off filter Note Be sure to clean all soiled compo nents after picking up perishable food items Dry filter by blotting with a towel dry thor oughly before storing filter in cleaner If necessary wash and dry cup before assembly Align filter frame with separator frame and press edges together Battery recycling Your cleaner contains nickel cadmium batteries When these batteries no longer recharge they must be removed from the cleaner recycled and disposed of properly in accordance with state laws as described in Item 3 14 If you want to have a new battery pack installed contact your Hoover Factory service Center The following instructions are for dis assembly purposes ONLY Replace filter separator assembly into collector cup If soiled wipe motor nandle section with a damp cloth Do not immerse in water How to remove battery pack Note Do not remove the batteries to recharge them Follow the instructions for charging the cleaner The batteries should only be removed if they no longer recharge and you plan to dis pose of the cleaner Press latch and remove motor handle section of the cleaner from collector cup Cut data label E
11. r hole in cen ter of each mark If wall bracket is being mounted onto dry wall plaster or thin paneling backed by dry wall or plaster enlarge starter holes to 13 64 diameter Push plastic anchors fully into holes Place bracket on wall over anchors Begin dri ving screws into anchors Tighten screws securely Do not attempt to mount wall bracket onto thin paneling without a dry wall or plaster backing If wall bracket is being mounted onto a wall stud solid wood or thick panel ing drill only the starter holes Place bracket onto the wall and drive screws into holes without plastic anchors The batteries will be fully charged in 16 hours At this time the cleaner will have 7 minutes of useful operating time If performance drops to an unaccept able level during this time check prob lem chart in Maintenance section NOTE It is normal for the charger to feel warm when the battery is charging Never charge batteries in temperatures above 1000F or below 32 F Remove the cleaner from wall bracket and depress and hold ON OFF switch to operate Release switch to turn cleaner off and to conserve power between tasks A The collector cup will hold approximately 8 oz of liquid To check the liquid level hold cleaner with nozzle down when liq uid is near end of tube A empty cup Picking up dry debris Use cleaner to remove dust and dirt from upholstered furniture mattresses clothing and ca
12. rpeted stairs or for quick pick up on carpet rugs and bare floors Empty collector cup before pick ing up liquid or wet debris Cleaning spills Your wet and dry cleaner can be very effective in cleaning up spills if the fol lowing procedures are used ON CARPET 1 Immediately vacuum up as much of the spill as possible 2 For oily spills work some low sudsing carpet shampoo into the area according to the directions on the container Vacuum up shampoo and spill residue continue with procedure for water solu ble spills For water soluble spills dampen area using a spray bottle of cool clear water Be careful not to saturate carpet 3 Work water into nap of carpet 4 Vacuum up water and spill residue Picking up liquids and wet debris Use this cleaner to pick up liquids and wet debris or a combination of each Hold the nozzle end down after wet pick up to avoid any spillage 5 Repeat procedure if necessary but not more than four times to avoid satu rating the carpet 6 Cover the area with several layers of white paper towels or a terry cloth towel Step on towels several times to blot car pet 7 Brush up nap of carpet ON UPHOLSTERY 1 Immediately vacuum up as much of the spill as possible 2 Follow the furniture manufacturer s instructions for spot cleaning the uphol stery using your cleaner whenever possi ble NOTE Do not attempt to pick up a sol vent based product with this cleaner
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