Hoover 53425 owner manual Replacing edge groomers

b Edge groomer replacement

When to replace

The edge groomers, located on both sides of the front of the cleaner, should be replaced when they no longer extend past the surface of the bottom plate.

What to buy

When purchasing edge groomers, ask for HOOVER part No. 39511004.

Lubrication - I-

The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Do-not add lubricant to motor bearings.

The agitator is equipped with two bail bearings that should be lubricated periodically by a Hoover factory Service Center or an Authoriied Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

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:

• checking the Yellow Pages

under “Vacuum Cleaners-

Household” OR -

• checking the list of Fact&y

Service Centers provided

with this cleaner OR -

• calling l-900-944-9200 for an

Replacing edge groomers

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Remove bottom plate as described in Fig.3-9.

Lift off both old edge groomers and slide new edge groomers into position as

Sttawn.

Reposition bottom plate and secure with 4 Phillips head screws (Fig 3-14).

Cleaning Effective- ness Per Amp Rating

This is ti an Amp rating. Amps do

&measure .dirt removal, only the amount of electricity used. Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp is determined by dividing this model’s Cleaning Effective- ness* by

i t s A m p s .

*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 29 (the geometric mean of the midpoints of the % dirt pickup scales selected by Hoover as a reference for its rating system).

automated referral of authorized

service outlet locations

(U.S. only) OR .-

• checking-the Service section of	.
The Hoover Company on-line at
wwwhooverzom

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 4A8, Phone: l-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.)

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the check list below.

Possible cause

Possible solution

•Not firmly plugged in

•Plug unif in firmly

•No voltage in wall plug

•Check fuse or breaker

•Blown fuse/tripped breaker

•Replace fuse/reset breaker

Possible cause

Possible so&ion

•Broken or worn belt

•Replace belt

•Brush roll brushes worn

•Replace brush roll

•Filter bag full

•Change filter bag

•Incorrect carpet height setting

•Move carpet height control to type of carpet being cleaned

•Hose end not secure in tool rack

•Push hose end firmly into “cup* in tool rack

Possible cause

Possible solution

•Hose clogged

•Clear blockage (see “Clearing blockages section)

•Incorrect setting

•Move carpet height control to “Cleaning Tools *

Possible cause

Possible solution

•Incorrect carpet height setting

•Move carpet height control to a higher setting

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