Hoover 53391 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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1. Safeguards 2 Eubricatlon 2 eroi corr coros 16 Maintenance Cleaning Secondary Fitter 13 Clearing Obstructions 12 Replacing Agitator 15 Replacing Bag 16 11 Replacing Belt 13 15 SSC m 17 cler me 10 1991 The Hoover Company Important Safeguards When using an electrical appliance always follow basic precautions including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE To reduce the risk of fire electric shock Wa rning n e 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 Do 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 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 The hose contains electrical wires Do not use if damaged cut or punctured Avoid picking up2. cai outlet and disconnect power nozzle from cleaner Turn nozzle over and unscrew the 4 recessed Phillips head screws Note Do not remove the 3 screws in the triangle formation as these hold the motor in place 13 2 Return nozzle to original position and lift off nozzle cover 3 If the belt is not broken pull it off the motor pulley 4 Lift up end of agitator Remove old belt from agitator pulley and replace with new belt 5 Stretch belt back and attach to motor pulley Hold opposite end of agitator in place Push belt end forward rotating end plate until it slides into place Turn agitator making sure it rotates freely 14 6 Position nozzle cover on front lip of nozzle base Press cover into place Turn nozzle over and replace screws The agitator When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electri cai outlet When agitator brushes are worn the agitator 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 agitator if brushes do not touch card How to replace 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 1 Remove nozzle cover agitator and belt following directions in How to replace belt 2 Discard old agitator 3 P
3. cleaner from carton and identify the parts shown Re move and dispose of the card board packing A Canister cleaner B Power nozzle C Paper bag D Extension wands and hose The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing below Cleaner description 1 SES IBN 13 14 15 16 17 16 Cover remove by lifting up top section of carrying handle and pulling forward Carrying handle Check bag indicator shows red when paper bag should be checked for fullness Extension wands use with power nozzle If added length is desired when using cleaning tools add one or both wands to hose Spring latch locks extension wands together or locks wand to nozzle or tool Power nozzle automatically adjusts to different carpet pile heights Dusting brush Crevice tool Tool rack provides tool storage for crevice tool furniture nozzle and dusting brush and wall floor brush Furniture nozzle 11 12 Wall Floor brush Large wheels provide easy towing when cleaner is pulled over carpet area rugs and door sills ON OFF control located on top of cleaner Cord clips fasten power nozzle cord to extension wands Receptacle connect power nozzle cord underneath hand grip Hand grip Suction regulator close for maximum suction open if power nozzle is difficult to push on some carpet or if lightweight rugs or draperies are being cleaned Plastic latch ring rotate to lock hand grip to extensio
4. of tool into extension wand and snap into position To disconnect press down on the center of the spring latch and remove tool Tools attach to hand grip by rotating plastic ring until slots in the opening align Insert tool and turn latch ring as shown to lock tool in place To remove tool reverse the above procedure The power cord leading from hose connection to receptacle on cleaner base need not be con nected when using the cleaning tools However to avoid damage to cord leave cord connected to receptacle To clean stairs Clean stairs by placing cleaner on end as pictured in the illustration Clean stairs from bottom to top How to store Your cleaner can be stored on end as shown in the illustration Store power nozzle with handle in upright position The hose and extension wands can be stored disassembled from the cleaner if desired 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 When the CHECK BAG indicator shows red check the bag for fullness and replace if necessary CAUTION Very fine material such as face powder cornstarch fireplace ashes or fireplace soot may seal the paper bag and may c
5. SA34 95 o 4 b Of HOOVER _ Encore Supreme Canister Cleaner with Power Nozzle 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 800 944 9200 for automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only or 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 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 5 6 Cleaner Descriptions 3 4 Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating 17 How To Use Cleaning Tools 8 9 Power Nozzle 5 terne 7 Suction Regulator 6 To Clean Stairs eere 9 If You Have a Problem 16 Important
6. ause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt When the cleaner is used to remove material of this nature the bag should be changed frequently Where to buy Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer Depot or from a Hoover Factory Service Center When purchasing bags be sure to give the model number of your cleaner What to buy For improved cleaning effectiveness use Genuine HOOVER Micro Filtration Type K disposable bags with your cleaner Regular HOOVER Type K bags also fit your cleaner To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at Hoover peak performance it is imperative that you use i only genuine HOOVER paper bags distributed by 4 The Hoover Company HOOVER bags can be a identified by the trademarks 10 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet 1 Remove cover by lifting top section of carrying handle and pulling forward 3 Place lower notched edge of 4 Pull collar forward until latch new bag collar into grooves located snaps into collar Open folds of inside front of cleaner bag Push top of bag back Replace cover Note A bag that does not expand properly may restrict airflow In this event check the bag making sure all folds are open High suction on some carpet surfaces can cause the nozzle to hug the carpet and also restrict air flow If this occurs reduce the suction by opening the suction regulator 11 Obstructions Re
7. er nozzle upright and operating To lower handle to operating position place your foot on the power nozzle and push handle back Edge cleaning Brushed edge cleaning is provided on both sides of the nozzle to remove embedded dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture Guide side of nozzle parallel to edge of carpet or furniture Suction regulator The suction regulator is located on the hand grip and is used to increase or decrease suction for various cleaning tasks If the power nozzle is difficult to push on some carpet open the suction regulator This will prevent damage to the belt Cleaning tools The cleaning tools have many uses Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the descriptions below Adjust the suction regulator to select the amount of suction appropriate for the cleaning task Select proper tool 1 Crevice tool may be used for radiators dresser drawers spaces between kitchen equipment 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 Wall floor brush may be used for walls and very irregular hard surface floors such as brick and slate Continued 3 To connect and remove tools To connect tools insert end
8. hard sharp objects with the cleaner They may damage the cleaner and the bag Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either hose or motorized nozzle Do not use without dust bag or filters in place Change bag frequently 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 e 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 e Unplug cleaner when not in use Turn off all controls before unplugging e Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands e 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 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 Unpacking Unpack
9. lace new agitator as shown in steps 4 6 of How to replace belt 15 Lubrication The motor is equipped with bearings which have been lubricated for the life of the motor The addition of lubricant could cause damage Therefore do not add lubricant to either motor bearing The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Warranty Service Dealer Depot 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 to assist you Problem Possible cause Possible solution A Cleaner 1 Not firmly plugged in 1 Plug unit in firmly won t run 2 No voltage in wall plug 2 Check fuse or breaker 3 Blown fuse tripped breaker 3 Replace fuse reset breaker B Cleaner 1 Bag full 1 Change paper bag suction 2 Obstruction In hose 2 Remove foreign object low wands or nozzle connector 3 Secondary filter dirty 3 Clean filter 4 Bag not opening 4 open bag by pulling olds 5 Suction regulator control 5 Adjust suction regulator Improperly set 6 Hose not properly con 6 Reconnect hose nected to cleaner C Agitator 1 Hose power cord not 1 Plug firmly into receptacle won t run firmly plugged in on cleaner base and
10. move larger items from carpet and floor surfaces before vacuuming to help prevent obstructions in hose wands or nozzle connector and to maintain cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner There are two conditions that will indicate that an obstruction has occurred 1 Cleaner stops running See Thermal Protector section 2 Cleaner continues to run but suction is low See Clearing obstructions section Thermal Protector An internal thermal protector has been used in your cleaner to prevent overheating if a large item or clog is caught in the nozzle or at the opening of the bag When the blockage is not removed the thermal protector will trip and the cleaner will stop running If this happens turn the cleaner OFF and disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Disconnect hose from cleaner and remove obstruction from bag opening If obstruction is in nozzle disconnect nozzle from wand and remove obstruction After 1 3 minutes the thermal protector will cool and automatically reset then cleaning may resume If cleaner does not operate allow additional time for thermal protector to reset The thermal protector may also trip if the bag needs to be replaced See The bag section Clearing obstructions To check for obstructions first turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet then disconnect power nozzle plug and wands from hand grip Plug cleaner in turn on and check hose end for suction Remove any obstructions Remo
11. n on center of latch and remove nozzle 5 Attach second wand to the first Position cord into cord clips on wands placing excess cord between nozzle and bottom cord clip To attach hose to wands rotate plastic latch ring on hand grip until slots in opening align Push hand grip onto wand so that button projection fits into slot Turn plastic latch ring to lock wand in place Push plug on power nozzle cord completely into receptacle under neath hand grip Always disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet before attaching or removing power nozzle plug Reverse this procedure to remove wands 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 Power nozzle The power nozzle adjusts automatically for cleaning hard surface floors and various heights of carpet It is not recommended for very irregular surfaces such as brick slate and certain parquet floors unless it is unplugged from the cleaner This will stop the agitator from rotating If desired the Wall Floor Brush shown in Cleaning Tools section can be used for this task Handle positions The handle has two positions when used with the pow
12. n wands or cleaning tools Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner This cleaner is intended for household use 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 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet a U S only 1 330 499 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 assemble 1 Connect hose insert hose end with cord into opening of cleaner lining up largest projection on hose with largest notch of opening Turn hose to the right to tighten When hose is attached properly hose cord plug will reach to receptacle on cleaner Insert plug as deeply into the receptacle as possible To disconnect hose first remove hose cord plug from receptacle Then depress latch and turn hose to the left HOSE CORD PLUG 2 Attach power nozzle and extension wands Attach wand to power nozzle by NOZZLE fitting button projection on nozzle CONNECTOR connector into opening in spring latch Be sure nozzle is locked in place To release press dow
13. s 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 2 9 the geometric mean of the midpoints of the 96 dirt pickup scales selected by Hoover as a reference for its rating system 17 M HOOVER and oO are registered trademarks THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720 R4 4 96 S3395 040 9 1 Litho USA 56513 331
14. underneath hand grip 2 Broken or worn belt 2 Replace belt 3 Nozzle sealed to carpet 3 Open suction regulator D Nozzle 1 Low cleaner suction 1 See Item B won t 2 Obstruction in nozzle 2 Remove foreign object pick up connector 3 Agitator not running 3 See Item C 4 4 Replace brushes Agitator brushes worn i 16 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 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 4 8 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 Effectiveness Per Amp is determined by dividing thi
15. ve power nozzle from wands and attach wands to hose Check for suction and remove any obstructions Before attaching power nozzle to wands check NOZZLE nozzle connector CONNECTOR Push nozzle connector down to lowest position Look into nozzle connector and remove any obstructions 12 Secondary filter How to clean Disconnect cleaner from eiectri cai outlet The secondary filter is located inside the cleaner behind the paper bag To remove filter first remove cover of cleaner then lift out filter Clean filter by rinsing it in water When dry slide filter back into position Do not operate cleaner without the secondary fiiter in place The belt The belt in your power nozzle drives the agitator It has been designed specifically for use in this cleaner and is important for effective operation What to buy There are other belts manufactured that are similar in shape and size but may not be designed for the HOOVER power nozzle Such belts may not operate the agitator correctly and may create stress which could damage your power nozzle Use only a genuine HOOVER belt No 38528 011 when a belt replacement is necessary When to replace The belt located under the nozzle cover should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition To check remove the nozzle cover see following section Replace the belt if it is stretched cut or broken How to replace Disconnect cleaner from eiectri
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