HOOVER UH30601 Upright Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

HOOVER UH30601 Upright Vacuum Cleaner

IMPORTANT : READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE.

This product is intended for Household use only. If used Commercially warranty is VOID

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT

WARNING : When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed to avoid electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury, including the following:

• Fully assembled the product prior to use.
• Do not leave the product when plugged in. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Use indoors only. Do not immerse. Use only on carpet moistened by the cleaning process.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children aged 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from the product, and do not allow children to place fingers or other objects into any openings.
• Use only as described in this user’s manual.
• Use only Hoover-recommended attachments.
• To Reduce the Risk of Fire and Electric Shock due to internal component damage, use only Hoover Cleaning Fluids intended for use with this appliance. See the Cleaning Fluid section of this manual.
• Do not use products with damaged cords or plugs. If the product is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service at 1 800-944-9200.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug charger, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• 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.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the products from falling, always place product at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place product on stairs or furniture.
• 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.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without filters and tanks in place.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE

• Store appropriately indoors in a dry place.
• Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
• Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.
• To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.
• To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until they are dry. Keep children and pets away from carpets until they are completely dry.
• Do not store extractor with solution in tanks.
• With brushes on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period of time, as damage to floor can result.
• DO NOT USE THIS EXTRACTOR ON HARD FLOORS. USING THIS PRODUCT ON HARD FLOORS MAY SCRATCH OR DAMAGE YOUR FLOOR.
• Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard surface and (b) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

ASSEMBLY

Fully assembled the product prior to use.

1. Push the handle into the body of the vacuum until it clicks into place.

2. Insert hose into hose port. It will click when secured.
   NOTE : To avoid damage to wood floors underneath area rugs or carpet, place waterproof material (ex: plastic) underneath them before cleaning

OPERATION

CAUTION: Not to be used for grooming a pet.

1. Press the Power Button to turn ON/OFF.
2. Align the tank and firmly press it into place

CARPET HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

To adjust height setting, PUSH DOWN and TURN knob desired height setting. For maximum cleaning performance, the following carpet height settings are recommended:

• Lowest setting (1) : for bare floors
• Low setting (2): for all types of carpet
• Higher settings: for very deep pile carpet,

where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance.

IMPORTANT: If the vacuum is difficult to push, push down and turn knob to the next higher setting.

USING HOSE AND ATTACHMENTS

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.

1. Make sure the vacuum is upright and press the hose release button and pull hose end out.

2. Remove hose and attach the desired accessory. The Extension Wand can be added for addi-tional reach.

STAIR CLEANING

CAUTION: Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at the bottom of the stairs or on the floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage. When using tools, always ensure handle is in the upright position.

1. Lift the vacuum by the stair cleaning handle and position it on the stairs, cleaning forward to back. Never leave the vacuum on the stairs unattended or not when cleaning.To reduce the chance of system clogs be sure to clean up large debris from the area before vacuuming.

CORD STORAGE: Wrap the power cord around the cord hooks for convenient storage. Attach the plug end to the cord.

LUBRICATION: The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication for their lifetime. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor bearings.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug before cleaning or servicing.

This product contains no serviceable parts. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service at 1.800.944.9200 prior to continuing use.

BAG CHECK INDICATOR

1. The bag check indicator will begin to show red as the Filter bags fills with dirt. There are three conditions that will cause the indicator to become completely red.
2. If the bag is full, change the bag.
3. If very fine materials have been picked up, clogging the bag pores; change the bag.
4. If there is a blockage in the nozzle, hose, tools or at the bag opening; remove the blockage.

CHANGING THE FILTER BAG PART # AH10040

1. To change the filter bag, while pushing the door release button, pull the handle up and out.
2. Place bag door over trash bin and push lever to drop filter bag into trash bin.
3. Slide the new filter bag’s cardboard sleeve into the bag holder so the lever secures it.
4. Replace the door by inserting the bottom first, then swing the top of the bag door in so it latches.

NOTE: Make sure the filter bag is tucked securely between the tabs on the bag door.

IMPORTANT: Use only genuine HOOVER® bags with your vacuum.

CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder or cornstarch, may seal the filter bag and may cause it to burst even though it is partially full of dirt. When the cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, change filter bag often.

CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER PART # 902418001

1. With door and filter bag removed, remove the exhaust filter by pulling tab on filter holder and swinging it outward.
   CLEANING THE SECONDARY FILTER PART # 902417001

2. Lift the grill out and pull to remove the secondary filter.

3. Rinse filters with water only until the filter is clean and the water runs through clear. Gently squeeze the filter to remove excess water.

4. Allow filters to air dry for at least 24 hours.
   IMPORTANT: The filters must be completely dry before replacing it. This may take between 24 and 48 hours.

CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder or cornstarch, may seal the filter bag and may cause it to burst even though it is partially full of dirt. When the cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, change filter bag often.

CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER PART # 902418001

1. With door and filter bag removed, remove the exhaust filter by pulling tab on filter holder and swinging it outward.
   CLEANING THE SECONDARY FILTER PART # 902417001

2. Lift the grill out and pull to remove the secondary filter.

3. Rinse filters with water only until the filter is clean and the water runs through clear. Gently squeeze the filter to remove excess water.

4. Allow filters to air dry for at least 24 hours.
   IMPORTANT: The filters must be completely dry before replacing it. This may take between 24 and 48 hours.

5. Replace filters.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.

BELT MAINTENANCE

1. Remove the 6 screws to remove the nozzle guard.

2. Pull the brush roll up and out from the vacuum belt.
   NOTE: From here you can install a new Brushroll.

3. Cut off tangled hair and wipe away any debris.

4. To replace the brush roll, loop the belt around the brush roll and push the roll back into place. Replace the nozzle guard and six screws.
   TIP: Rotate brush roll manually to ensure the belt is properly installed. Check for obstructions in the brush roll area and remove any obstructions. When obstructions are cleared, resume cleaning as normal.

THERMAL PROTECTION

A thermal protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating. When the thermal protector activates the cleaner will stop running. If this happens proceed as follows:

1. Turn the cleaner OFF and unplug it from the electrical outlet.
2. Replace the Filter Bag.
3. Inspect and remove blockage along the dirt path. This blockage may occur at the: nozzle inlet, hose connector, hose, bag opening inlet, secondary filter and final filter.
4. When the cleaner is unplugged and motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal protector will deactivate and cleaning may continue. If the thermal protector continues to activate after following the above steps, your cleaner needs servicing.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug vacuum before servicing. Do not operate cleaner without either the secondary or final filter in place. AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES SUCH AS BAGS CAN BE FOUND ON HOOVER.COM IF APPLIANCE IS NOT WORKING AS IT SHOULD, HAS BEEN DROPPED, DAMAGED, LEFT OUTDOORS, OR DROPPED INTO WATER, CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-944-9200 PRIOR TO CONTINUING USE. ALWAYS IDENTIFY YOUR CLEANER BY THE COMPLETE MODEL NUMBER. (THE MODEL NUMBER APPEARS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CLEANER.)

References

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