eureka 4239AZ Upright Vacuum Cleaner Owner’s Manual

eureka 4239AZ Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: Eureka 4239AZ
• Manufacturer: Appliance Factory Parts
• Customer Service: 1-800-282-2886
• Website: www.eureka.com

Product Usage Instructions

• Before You Start Your Vacuum Cleaner:
  Refer to the Quick Start Guide for assembly and use. This Owner’s Guide provides important instructions to prolong the life of your Eureka vacuum cleaner.

• Inspection:
  Carefully unpack and inspect your new Eureka vacuum cleaner for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly inspected before shipping. For instructions regarding any shipping damage, call Eureka Customer Service HELPLINE 1-800-282-2886 immediately.

• Maintenance Schedule:
  Refer to the manual for maintenance schedule including care for dust cup, filter, screen, HEPA filter, brush roll, EXT-U brush roll belt, and light bulb replacement.

• Special Features:
  Includes automatic cord rewind, telescoping handle, and carpet height adjustment.

• How to Use Accessories:
  Utilize accessories such as telescoping wand, crevice tool, dusting brush, bare floor nozzle, turbo nozzle, and stair hose as needed.

• How to Clear a Blockage:
  Refer to the manual for instructions on clearing hose blockages.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Where can I find important vacuum information?
  A: Important information such as model, type, and serial number can be found on a label on the lower back side of the vacuum cleaner. Refer to these numbers when ordering parts or if service is needed.

• Q: How do I reduce the risk of electric shock when using the vacuum cleaner?
  A: Follow the precautions mentioned in the manual, including using a polarized plug that fits into a polarized outlet properly. If unsure, contact a qualified electrician for assistance.

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OWNER’S GUIDE
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Where to Find Important Vacuum Information

• Keep this information
• Write the model, type and serial number here:
• Date of purchase (keep your receipt) ___
• Model number and type _____
• Serial number _____
• Find these numbers on a label on the lower back side of the vacuum cleaner.
• Refer to these numbers when ordering parts and accessories or if service is needed.
• Before You Start Your Vacuum Cleaner
  Refer to Quick Start Guide for assembly and use. This Owner’s Guide provides important instructions to prolong the life of your Eureka vacuum cleaner.

Inspection

• Carefully unpack and inspect your new Eureka vacuum cleaner for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly inspected before shipping. For instructions regarding any shipping damage, call
• Eureka Customer Service HELPLINE 1-800-282-2886 immediately.
• Follow caution information wherever you see this symbol.
• Eureka Customer Service HELPLINE 1-800-282-2886
• www.eureka.com

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
• WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center before using.
• Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not use cord as a handle. Do not close a door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner 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 airflow.
• This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a revolving brush roll. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not place vacuum cleaner on furniture or stairs as the brush roll may cause damage. Use extra care when cleaning stairs. Place vacuum cleaner on floor with the handle in storage position while using attachments.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust cup, filter and screen, and HEPA exhaust filter in place.
• Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use. To prevent burns, avoid touching the belt pulley when servicing the drive belt.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Store your vacuum cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
• Keep your work area well lighted.
• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
• Unplug before connecting turbo nozzle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• 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 into 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.
• Motor
• Do Not Oil the motor or the brush roll at any time. The bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed.
• Eureka Customer Service HELPLINE 1-800-282-2886
• www.eureka.com

How to Identify Parts of Vacuum Cleaner

Maintenance Schedule

• Maintenance Schedule is also located on back side of dust cup.
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER. Moving parts! Assemble the vacuum cleaner before using.
• DUST CUP – Empty after each use
• FILTFEILRT DECRF 2D1C –FC2l1e an–C
• HEPA FILTER HF11 – Replace within 6 months

Special Features

• New features make your vacuum easy to use without bending.
• Automatic Cord Rewind
• Pull out cord to desired length. Do not pull past red line. Press button to rewind cord.
• Telescoping Handle
• Push down release button and pull out handle to desired height.
• Carpet Height Adjustment
• Use foot to raise or lower. Use the lowest setting for best cleaning on carpet. If vacuum is hard to push, raise the setting.
• Brush roll must reach the carpet for effective cleaning. For bare floors, use bare floor setting.

How to Use Accessories

• Handle must be in upright position.
• Replace end of wand into wand retainer after using accessories.
• Telescoping Wand
• Twist coupling and pull out wand to desired length; twist to lock. Push tool onto wand.
• Crevice Tool
• Use for baseboards and corners.
• Dusting Brush
• Use for furniture, drapes and vents.
• Bare Floor Nozzle and Wand (with some models or available for purchase) Use for bare floors.
• Turbo Nozzle and Stair Hose (with some models or available for purchase)
• Use for furniture and stairs.
• Make sure vacuum is below you, pushed against the bottom step.
  1. If model has additional stair hose, attach to end of wand.
  2. Attach turbo nozzle to the end of wand or hose.
• NOTE: Hose length can be increased by releasing the hose from the hose retainer on back of unit. Reposition hose inside hose retainer after using accessories.

How to Maintain Your Vacuum Cleaner

• Make sure vacuum cleaner is turned off and power cord is unplugged.

Maintain Brush Roll

• Motor can become hot with normal use.
• Do not remove end caps. Remove hair and threads from brush roll periodically.
• Check EXT-U Belt. Replace if worn, cut or out of shape.

Avoid touching the motor shaft when checking brush roll or belt. How to replace brush roll or belt

1. Use handle release to lower handle flat onto floor (Fig. 1).
2. Remove 4 screws from brush roll cover. (Fig. 2).
3. Lift off brush roll cover. (Fig. 3).
4. Remove brush roll and belt. Thread new belt around motor shaft and brush roll (Fig. 4).
5. Insert left end of brush roll first. Make sure end cap fits into base. Pull right side of brush roll to stretch belt and insert right end cap into base (Fig. 5). Make sure it slides into position.
6. Rotate brush roll 2 turns to center belt.
7. Replace brush roll cover (Fig. 3).
8. Replace 4 screws (Fig. 6).

Change Light Bulb (on some models)
Make sure vacuum is turned off and power cord is unplugged.

1. Remove dust cup. Remove HEPA cover and filter (Fig 7).
2. Unscrew the lens and remove old bulb. Replace with bulb rated 12 v., 10 w., Type 904.
3. Push in new bulb (Fig. 8). Replace lens cover and replace screw.
4. Replace HEPA filter and cover. Replace dust cup.\

How to Clear a Blockage
Make sure vacuum is turned off and power cord is unplugged.

Hose Blockage

1. Remove hose from hose retainer. Flexing the hose will loosen any blockage (Fig. 1).
2. Base hose – remove 4 screws and brush roll cover. Clear blockage from base hose and check for debris in brush roll. Replace screws and cover (Fig 2).
3. Hose connector – remove dust cup and remove debris from hose connector opening. If still blocked, remove screw C from hose connector and remove blockage (Fig. 3).

The Eureka Limited Warranty

• Eureka warrants this vacuum cleaner to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a term of two years for normal household use. Warranty is granted only to the original purchaser and members of immediate household.
• This warranty is good for two years from the date of purchase only when the vacuum cleaner is used in the accordance with Eureka operating instructions. Note: refurbished or remanufactured products
  have a one year limited warranty.

This Warranty Does Not Cover

• Parts of the vacuum that require replacement under normal use such as disposable dust bags, filters, drive belts, light bulbs, brush roll, bristles, impellers and cleaning.
• Damages or malfunctions caused by negligence, abuse, and use not in accordance with the Owner’s Guide.
• Defects or damages caused by unauthorized service or the use of other than Genuine Eureka, ARM & HAMMERTM and FiltreteTM by 3M parts.
• What Eureka Will Do
  Eureka will, at its option, repair or replace a defective vacuum or vacuum part that is covered by this warranty. As a matter of warranty policy, Eureka will not refund the consumer’s purchase price.

Warranty Registration

• Please fill out and return the warranty registration card accompanying your vacuum.

• Obtaining Warranty Service

• To obtain warranty service you must return the vacuum or vacuum part along with “proof of purchase” to any Eureka Authorized Warranty Station. For Eureka

• Authorized Warranty Station or Service Information, visit www.eureka.com, write or telephone toll free:

• USA: 1-800-282-2886 Electrolux Home Care

• North America Service Division P.O. Box 3900
  Peoria, IL 61612

• Mexico: (55) 5343-4384 Electrolux Home Care

• Canada: 1-800-282-2886 Electrolux Home Care
  North America Service Division 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4

• Obtaining Warranty Service

• Outside Your Community

• You must pay the shipping charges to the Eureka Authorized Warranty Station.

• Return Shipping Charges will be paid by the Warranty Station. When returning parts for repair, please include the model, type and serial number located on the rating plate on the lower backside of the vacuum.

• Further Limitations and Exclusions

• Any warranty that may be implied in connection with your purchase or use of the vacuum, including any warranty of Merchantability or any warranty for Fitness For A Particular Purpose is limited to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

• Your relief for the breach of this warranty is limited to
  the relief expressly provided above. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for any consequential or incidental damages you may incur in connection with your purchase or use of the vacuum.

• Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary by state.

• The ARM & HAMMER name is a trademark of Church and Dwight Co., Inc. 3M and Filtrate are trademarks of 3M Company, used by Electrolux Home Care Products, Inc. under license.

• Thermal Cut-Off
  This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the vacuum in case of motor overheating. If the vacuum suddenly shuts off, push the power switch to off and unplug the vacuum. Check the vacuum for a possible source of overheating such as a full dust cup, blocked hose or clogged filter. If these conditions are found, fix them and wait at least 30 minutes before attempting to use the vacuum. After the 30 minute period, plug the vacuum back in and turn on the switch. If the vacuum still does not work, take it to a Eureka authorized service center for repair or call 1-800-282-2886.

Problem Solving

Make sure vacuum is turned off and power cord is unplugged.

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