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Changing filter bag
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
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Where to buy
Filter bags may be purchased from
Authorized Hoover Dealers (Depot),
Leading Retailers, from Hoover Factory
Service Centers, or through The Hoover
Company on-line at www.hoover.com.
What to buy
To assure cleaning effectiveness, use
only Genuine HOOVER® Allergen
Filtration Type Y disposable filter
bags.
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Check bag indicator
(some models only )
The indicator (H) will begin to show red as
the filter bag fills with dirt.
T h e r e are three conditions that will cause
the indicator to become completely re d :
1. If the bag is full; change the bag.
2. If very fine materials have been picked
up, clogging the bag pores; change the
bag.
3. If there is a blockage at the front of the
c l e a n e r, in the hose, tools or at the bag
opening; remove the blockage (see
“Clearing blockages”section).
3. Maintenance
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure contin-
ued cleaning effectiveness.
Filter bag
When to replace
Check filter bag from time to time.
Change the filter bag when dirt reaches
the dotted line. If more dirt than this
accumulates, your cleaner will not oper-
ate effectively.
Note: All new carpet has loose fibers
which can fill the bag quickly while
vacuuming. This type of debris does
not activate the “Check Bag” indicator,
available on some models.
So, if you are using the cleaner on
new carpet, be sure to change the fil-
ter bag often, even if you have a
“Check Bag” indicator and it does not
show red.
CAUTION:Very fine materials, such as
face powder, cornstarch, fireplace
ashes or fireplace soot, may seal the
filter bag and may cause it to burst
even though it is only partially full of
dirt. When cleaner is used to remove
material of this nature, change filter
bag often.
It is imperative that you use only gen-
uine HOOVER filter bags made by The
Hoover Company to assure your clean-
er operates at peak performance.
HOOVER bags can be identified by
these trademarks —
Removing bag door
To change filter bag, grasp top of bag
door and pull door forward.
Remove door.
Attach wand and
tools
Attach tool or wand to the hose (B) by
pushing it firmly into hose.
Attach second wand or tool to wand (C)
by pushing it firmly onto the wand.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or
loosen the connection.
Stair Cleaning
You may use the hose and furniture noz-
zle for stair cleaning.
CAUTION: To prevent the cleaner
from falling, always place it at the bot-
tom of the stairs.
With handle in upright position, clean
from bottom to top.
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B
C
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B
B
A
Extra reach hose*
Follow the steps below for attaching and
detaching the hose.
1. Push ON/OFF switch to OFF posi-
tion.
2. Remove regular hose from cleaner.
3. Align end of extra reach hose with
projections (A) over slots (B) in dirt duct
(Fig. 2-17).
4. Slide hose into (B) and twist hose to
lock it into place (Fig. 2-18).
(To detach hose, reverse procedure.)
5. Attach wands or tools to the other end
of hose.
*available at additional cost if not includ-
ed with your cleaner