User manual HOOVER CANISTER CLEANER

[. . . ] · 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 fine wood sandings 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. [. . . ] Large wheels: provide easy towing when cleaner is pulled over carpet, area rugs and door sills. Check bag indicator: turns from green to red when paper bag should be checked for fullness. Tool lid: lift lid to reveal tool storage. Carpet/bare floor selector This cleaner is intended for household use. Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner. 3 19 4 5 16 17 18 15 13 14 12 2 1 11 10 9 20 8 Polarized plug 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. 2-2 C Rug and floor nozzle The combination rug and floor nozzle has been designed to do an efficient cleaning job on both carpet and hard surface floors. The nozzle has a BARE FLOOR setting and a CARPET setting. To change from one setting to the other, step on the pedal (C) located on top of the nozzle. Check bag indicator The indicator (D) will begin to show red as bag fills with dirt. When the indicator is about 2/3 red, the bag should be changed. Listed below are three conditions that will cause the indicator to become completely red. Very fine materials (such as powder) have been picked up, clogging the bag pores; change the bag, even if it is not full. There is a blockage in the nozzle, hose, tools or at the bag opening; remove the blockage. A B ON-OFF pedal Depress ON-OFF pedal (A) to turn cleaner ON or OFF. NOTE: Pedal opposite ON-OFF pedal is the cord rewind pedal (B). 4 2-5 E 2-6 2-7 H F G Variable speed control Suction regulator The suction regulator on the wand allows the user to reduce suction when necessary. Open the suction regulator for less suction when cleaning lightweight fabrics or throw rugs. Close the suction regulator for maximum suction. Wand storage clip The wand storage clip (F) fits into the slot (G) at the rear of the cleaner or the slot (H) on the bottom of the cleaner. The variable speed control (E) is located on top of the cleaner. Slide the control toward -- to reduce energy consumption and to clean lightly soiled areas or delicate fabrics. Slide the control toward + for maximum cleaning power in heavily soiled areas. If the floor nozzle is difficult to push, slide the control toward --. [. . . ] Appliances purchased elsewhere 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. 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. [. . . ]