If you have a problem
This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operat- ing 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 for your convenience.
Problem |
| Possible cause |
| Possible solution |
Cleaner | 1. | Not firmly plugged in. | 1. | Plug cord in firmly. |
won’t | 2. | No voltage in wall plug. | 2. | Check fuse or breaker. |
run | 3. | Blown fuse/tripped | 3. | Replace fuse/reset |
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| breaker. |
| breaker. |
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Cleaner | 1. | Broken or worn agitator | 1. | Replace belt. |
won’t |
| belt. |
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pick up | 2. | Agitator brushes worn. | 2. | Replace brushes. |
| 3. | Bag full | 3. | Change paper bag. |
| 4. | Obstruction in cleaner. | 4. | Clear dirt duct |
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| and/or dirt tube. |
| 5. | Bag not opening. | 5. | Check for firm bag |
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| connection. |
| 6. | Incorrect carpet height | 6. | Move nozzle control |
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| setting. |
| lever to type of carpet |
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| being cleaned. |
| 7. | Hose inserted in hose | 7. | Remove hose from hose |
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| door. |
| door. |
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Cleaning | 1. | Hose clogged. | 1. | Remove hose and tools; |
tools won’t |
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| remove obstruction. |
pick up | 2. | Hose connector inserted | 2. | |
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| incorrectly. |
| properly. (page 12) |
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Cleaner | 1. | Self Propel belt broken | 1. | Replace belt. |
won’t |
| or worn. |
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self propel | 2. | Self Propel control button | 2. | Slide button to ON. |
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| in OFF position. |
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Lubrication
The motor is equipped with
lubricant to the motor; it could cause damage.
The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized 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 Factory Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR -
•calling
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:
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8, Phone:
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.)
Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating
This is not an Amp rating. Amps do not measure dirt removal, only the amount of electricity used. Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp is determined by dividing this model’s Cleaning Effectiveness* by its Amps.
*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
(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).
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