Hoover s3503 owner manual If you have a problem, Service

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If you have a problem

This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem occurs it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found. Therefore this check list is provided to assist you.

Problem

Possible cause

Possible solution

 

A. Cleaner

1.

Not firmly plugged in.

1. Plug unit in firmly.

 

won’t run

2.

No voltage in wall plug.

2.

Check fuse or breaker.

 

 

3.

Blown fuse/tripped breaker.

3.

Replace fuse/reset breaker.

 

 

4.

Thermo-protector tripped.

4. Remove obstruction/change

 

 

 

 

 

 

throw away bag (see “The

 

 

 

 

 

 

bag” section).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Cleaner

1.

Bag full.

 

1. Change throw away bag.

 

suction

2. Obstruction in hose, wands

2.

Remove foreign object.

 

low

 

or nozzle connector.

 

 

 

 

3.

Secondary filter dirty.

3.

Clean or replace filter.

 

 

4. Bag not opening.

4.

Open bag by pulling folds.

 

 

5.

Suction

regulator control

5.

Check to be sure suction

 

 

 

improperly set.

 

regulator is set properly.

 

 

6.

Hose not properly connected

6.

Reconnect hose.

 

 

 

to cleaner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Agitator

1. Hose power cord not firmly

1. Plug firmly into receptacle

 

won’t run

 

plugged in.

 

on cleaner base and under-

 

 

 

 

 

 

neath handle.

 

 

2.

Broken or worn belt.

2.

Replace belt.

 

 

3.

Nozzle sealed to carpet.

3.

Open suction regulator.

 

 

 

 

 

D. Nozzle

1. Low cleaner suction.

1. See Item B.

 

won’t pick

2.

Obstruction in nozzle

2.

Remove foreign object.

 

up

3.

connector.

3. See Item C.

 

 

Agitator

not running.

 

 

4.

Agitator

brushes worn.

4.

Replace brushes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service

If the problem persists, check the Yellow Pages of your telephone book under “Vacuum Cleaners- Household” for your nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Warranty Service Dealer where approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER replacement parts may be obtained. The warranty provided with this product has a listing of the Hoover Factory Service Centers. If you are unable to obtain the information you need from the Yellow Pages, contact a Hoover Factory Service Center to find your nearest Authorized Warranty Service Dealer. For service under warranty, follow the instructions in the warranty provided with this product.

Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for service as this will only result in delay.

Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner.)

If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Con- sumer Affairs Department, North Canton, Ohio 44720,216-499-9200.

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HOOVER, splnl Fill in and retain IndexImportant Safeguards Unpacking Hold plug until cord is rewound Crevice tool Furniture nozzle Dusting brushCarrying handle Hand gripHow to assemble Connect hosePage Edge cleaning How to usePower nozzle Suction regulatorCleaning Tools Select proper toolDusting brush may be used To clean stairs To connect and remove toolsWhen to replace MaintenanceHow to store Where to buy bagsDisconnect cleaner from electrical outlet What bags to buyReplacing the throw away bag To clean secondary filter Secondary filterWhen to replace the belt How to replace the beltBelt Page Agitator brushes and brush roll When to replace brushes How to replace agitator brushesBAR/BRUSH END Section If you have a problem ServiceLubrication Energy saving tipsLitho USA