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 -

checking the Service section of The Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.com OR -

calling 1-800-944-9200for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only).

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: 1-800-263-6376.

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.)

4. If you have a

Hoover cleaning performance

This Hoover Cleaning Performance Sys- tem is for comparing the relative pro- gressive performance of Hoover uprights only and not for comparison with any other brands. The majority of this rating is based upon the ASTM International Carpet Cleaning Effective- ness Test (ASTM Test F608). Other per- formance factors include Hose Power (ASTM Test F558), Surface Litter Clean- ing, Hard Floor Cleaning, Edge Clean- ing, Cleaning Width, and Air Filtration.

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)

(see pg. 12). Prob

Problem: Cleaner won’t pick up

Possible cause

Possible solution

Broken or worn belt

Replace belt

•Agitator brush roll worn

Replace brush roll

Dirt cup full

Empty cup

Incorrect carpet height setting

Move nozzle control knob to lower setting

Blockage in air flow passage

Clear blockage

Main filter clogged

Clean main filter by either tapping the side of the dirt cup or removing the filter as described in the “Filter assembly” section

Pre-filter clogged

Clean pre-filter as described in “Filter assembly” section

Dirt cup not properly installed

Position dirt cup properly and snap in place (Fig. 3-4)

Dirt cup lid not positioned properly or missing

Ensure that dirt cup lid is properly positioned

Filter assembly not installed properly

Ensure that pre-filter assembly and main filter are positioned properly (Figs. 3-9 to 3-10)

Problem: Cleaner hard to push

Possible cause

Possible solution

Incorrect carpet height setting

Move nozzle control knob to a higher setting

Problem: Cleaning tools won’t pick up

Possible cause

Possible solution

Dirt cup not properly installed

Position dirt cup properly and snap in place (Fig. 3-4)

Blockage in hose

Clear blockage

Problem: Visible dirt leaking through final filter

Possible cause

Possible solution

Filter assembly not installed properly

Ensure that pre-filter assembly and main filter are positioned properly

Clearing blockages

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system. Refer to the fol- lowing steps to check for blockages continuing with each step until the blockage is found:

Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet.

1.Check fullness of dirt cup and filter assembly; empty cup and clean filters if needed.

4-1

A

Check dirt duct

2.Remove dirt cup, look in duct (A).

3.Clear blockage from dirt duct.

4-2

B

DC

Check airflow path

4.Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check for suction at end of hose (B).

a.If there is suction, continue with step 5.

b.If there is no suction, check for blockage in hose and dirt tube as follows:

1)DIsconnect hose from dirt duct

(D) by reversing procedure for “Attach hose” (Fig. 1-8 and 1-9).

2)Clear out hose.

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