User manual HOOVER U5140 GIUDE

[. . . ] HOOVER® Bagged TempoTM Upright Vacuum Cleaner Thank you for your purchase! Owner's Manual ENGLISH § pp. 13-20 FRANÇAIS § pág. 21-28 ® This product was designed for easy assembly (see page 3) www. hoover. com Review this manual before operating cleaner Thank you for choosing a HOOVER product. Please enter the COMPLETE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided. The numbers are located on the bottom of your cleaner. [. . . ] CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or unnecessary wear to carpet, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place it at the bottom of the stairs. Cleaning tools Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above the floor and for reaching hard to clean areas. The cleaner is ready for tool use when handle is in upright position. CAUTION: Agitator continues to rotate while cleaner handle is in upright position. Avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs during tool use. 2-13 2-14 C D E F B A G Remove hose When using cleaning tools, cleaner handle should be in the upright position. Also, turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting and connecting hose to hose tube (A). When you are finished cleaning with the tools, be sure to lift cover from hose tube and reposition hose end into tube. Select proper tool C. Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers. Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors, and carpeted stairs. Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and baseboards. Extension wands are used to give extra length to your hose. Crevice wand (included on some models) may be used for the same tasks as the crevice tool is used. It can also be used for extra reach with the dusting brush and/or extension wand. How to clean tools To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent. Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry before using. Continued § 7 2-15 Extra reach hose (available at additional cost) The extra reach hose provides you with a 20 foot reach to allow easier cleaning of stairs and hard to reach places. Follow the steps below for attaching and detaching hose. 2-17 H 2-16 J Attach wand and tools Attach tool or wand or crevice wand (some models) to the hose (H) by pushing it firmly into hose. Attach second wand or tool to the wand in the same manner. Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or loosen the connection. I J Push ON/OFF switch to OFF position and unplug from electrical outlet. Align end of extra reach hose with projections (I) over slots (J) in dirt duct. Slide hose into slots (J) and twist hose to lock it into place. Attach wands or tools to the other end of hose. 2-18 3. Tuck in filter bag. Replacing bag door Reposition bag door by placing tabs on bottom of door into opening (C). Press top of door to snap securely shut. Cleaning secondary filter Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. The secondary filter (A), located behind the grill in the bottom of bag compartment, protects the motor from dirt particles. [. . . ] If you have a Continued § 11 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 Plug unit in firmly No voltage in wall plug Check fuse or breaker Blown fuse or tripped breaker Replace fuse or reset breaker · Thermal protector activated · Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes (this will reset the thermal protector). Prob Problem: Cleaner/tools won't pick up Possible cause Possible solution · Broken or worn belt · Replace belt · Agitator brush roll worn · Replace brush roll · Filter bag full · Change filter bag · Incorrect carpet height setting · Move nozzle control knob to lower setting · Blockage in air flow passage · Clear blockage Problem: Cleaner hard to push Possible cause Possible solution · Incorrect carpet height setting · Move nozzle control knob to a higher setting · · · · · · Clearing blockages Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system. [. . . ]