Hoover R3 7-96 Embedded Dirt Finder feature, Adjustment for carpet pile height, Some models only

Embedded Dirt FINDER™ feature

(Some models only)

The ‘ Dirt FINDER’ system alerts the user to areas of carpet that may need more cleaning attention by sensing a larger amount of dirt par- ticles being removed, especially embedded dirt.

To let you know that the ‘Dirt FINDER’ feature is ready and that

the battery is good, the red lightLIGHTS will come on when the cleaner is

first turned on. After a few seconds, the red light will go off and the green light will come on. Cleaning may then begin. (If neither the red nor the green light comes on, the battery may need to be replaced. See “Mainte- nance” section.)

The green light will remain on throughout cleaning except when the detector senses that a larger amount of dirt is being picked up; then the red light will come on.

When the red light is on, you should take additional cleaning strokes in the area until it changes to green.

Adjustment for carpet pile height

The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle.

NOZZLE

If it is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights, slide the nozzle control knob to the correct setting.

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet before mak- ing nozzle adjustment.

For ease in sliding knob, the handle should be in the upright position.

•The red light may seldom come on during cleaning. This means that your cleaner is picking up primarily fine surface dust and lint which the system may not detect, or that the carpet is generally clean. To increase the feature’s sensitivity to dirt, set the switch to the “Hi” position.

•At other times, the red light may stay on for a considerable amount of time. This means that the carpet contains a high level of dirt which is being removed by the cleaner. To decrease the feature’s sensitivity to dirt, set the switch to the “Reg.” (regular) position.

(Note: On some models this position is indicated as “Lo”.)

SENSITIVITY SWITCH

The nozzle will not move into the adjusted position until the cleaner handle is lowered to the operating position.

For maximum cleaning performance, the following carpet height

settings are recommended.

1 2 3 4

• Lowest setting (4): for all types of carpet.

•Higher settings (1-3):for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintain- ing good cleaning performance.

Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push, slide the knob to the next higher setting.

When cleaning non-carpeted floors, set the adjustment lever to the lowest setting. If greater control on non-carpeted floors is desired, push the Self Propel control button to the OFF position.

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