Hoover S2200 manual

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    Vacuum Cleaner 1 Read this manual before operating cleaner[...]

  • Page 2

    Fill in and retain The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is designed for carpet and rug ckaning and has cleaning took for other tasks. The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the cleaner. For your personal records, please en&w the COMPLETE model and serial number in the spaces provided and retain this information. Y[...]

  • Page 3

    Important Safeguards! ken using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Warning. injury: n To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Close supervision is necessary when[...]

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    Unpacking Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown. Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing. A. Upper handle B. Lower handle c. cord D. Tool rack E. Tool rack screw F. Bracket G. Bag compartment H. Cleaner body I. Handle bolt and nut (One extra nut included) J. Paper bag K. Air freshener tablet L. Hose and cleaning tools [...]

  • Page 5

    /I L-I ROI Note: The white switch look above the ON/OFF switch, on th8 upper handle, holds the switch in the Off position and aids in proper assembly of your cleaner. Assembly can be continued if the switch lock is missing. However, do not remove the switch lock until assembly is completed. Place upper and lower handle sections on a flat surface, a[...]

  • Page 6

    PROTECTOR ‘fess cord into place at each of the three notches indicated. (Fig. 3) Move cord protector until the arrow points to arrow on handle. (Fig. 4 and 5) GROOVE Press groove in cord protector into slot in handle. (Fig. 5 & 6) Pull cord tight.[...]

  • Page 7

    With sides marked FRONT facing forward, hold tool rack and handle side by side. Align the two hooks on rack with notches at A md B on handle as shown. (Fig. 7) Attach upper hook of rack onto notch A of handle and lower hook onto notch B of handle. (Fig. 8) Holding tool rack in place, turn handle over and align screw holes (Fig. 9). Insert small scr[...]

  • Page 8

    Pull bag door latch forward and remove door. Set bag door aside. (Fig. 10) Note round opening and hooks on back of bag compartment. Place opening over dirt tube and align hooks with slots in handle. Press fbmly to snap hooks into handle. (Fig. 11) Note location of tapered rails on bracket and on lower handle. (Fig. 12) Slide rails on bracket onto r[...]

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    Align opening in paper bag with dirt tube. (Fig. 14) Push paper bag collar firmly onto tube. (Fig. 15) Fold top of bag under top of compartment. To replace bag door, lift up lower edge of paper bag and insert the 3 tabs on bottom of bag door into the 3 slots on bag compartment. (Fig. 16) Make sure all edges of paper bag are completely inside the ba[...]

  • Page 10

    With cord hooks to back, place assembled handle onto handle base of cleaner body. (Fig. 17) Rock handle side to side while pushing down firmly. Extra pushing effort may be required. Press the handle release lever to move handle to the operating or middle position. Push bolt into hole on lower front of handle. (Fig. 18) If bolt will not go through h[...]

  • Page 11

    SWITCH LOCK ON/OFF SWITCH Pull switch lock above ON/Off switch straight out. (Fig 20) Dispose of switch lock. Note: If switch lock has come off during assembly make sum switch is in the OFF position (down) before plugging cord into elsctrkal outlet. Attach hose and tools With cleaner handle in lowest position, open hose door and insert hose end wit[...]

  • Page 12

    Position wands in back of rack as shown. (Fig. 23) Open tool cover (some models only). Position dusting brush (A), fumi- ture nozzle (B), crevice tool (C), and extra belt (D) into side of rack as shown. (Fig. 24) zl- BACK UIEW 4 CAUTION: When cleaner is turned on, the agitator brush roll will continue to rotate when cleaner handle is in upright pos[...]

  • Page 13

    The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing below. Operate cleaner only st voltage specMed on data plate on bottom d cleaner. Cleaner description 1. Handle 2.ONK)FF switch 3. cord hooks: wrap cord around hooks for storage. The top hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release. 4. Bag door latch 5. Bag door 6. Stair cleaning handle: l[...]

  • Page 14

    How to use To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plu[...]

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    t NOZZLE ’ I NOZZLE CONTROL KNOB I Carpet height adjustment The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the 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. For ease in sliding knob, the handle should be in the upright position. The nozzle will not m[...]

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    Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end or edge. Before reaching edge, push down on handle. This will lift up the nozzle (front of cleaner) and will prevent rug from clinging to cleaner. Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached the edge, it is completely off the rug. Move cleaner [...]

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    The Hoover Company 101 East Maple Street North Canton, OH 44720 No. of items Ordered: Please complete this entire form! ~]4010001A Q 160147AG g 4010324A 0 049258AG Q 57363003 Q 38528027 0 38528008 0 38634074 Please Print Your Name and Address carefully in Ink. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery. Name Type A Disposable bags Agitator belt Power D[...]

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    Stair cleaning A stair cleaning handle has been designed for ease in using your cleaner on stairs. with handle in operating position, place fingers under edge of stair cleaning handle and guide cleaner with other hand on upper handle. As an alternative, you may use the hose and furniture nozzle for stair cleaning. When using cleaning tools, the agi[...]

  • Page 20

    B. Select proper cleaning tool The cleaning tools have many uses. Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the descriptions below. 1. Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fixtures, Venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers. 2. Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furnitu[...]

  • Page 21

    Clearing obstructions To check for obstructions, first turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet; then disconnsct hose from cleaner. Open hose door and carefully remove any visible obstruction. If no obstruction is found, check hose and tools. Remove obstruction. To continue using tools, reattach hose to cleaner. If no obstruction is f[...]

  • Page 22

    Where to buy Paper bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer (Depot) or from a Hoover Factory Service Center or use the order form packed with your cleaner. When ordering bags, be suit) to ghre the modsi number of your cleaner. What to buy For improved cleaning effectiveness, use only HOOVEFb Breathe Easp Micro Filtration TLpe [...]

  • Page 23

    The headlight What to buy This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base type 912 bulb, Hoover part No. 27313-105. How to replace Disconnect ckaner from eiectri- cai outlet and detach hose from cieaner. 1. Remove nozzle control knob on front of hood by grasping knob and pulling up. 2. Place handle in operating position and turn cleaner over. Insert end of[...]

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    5. Remove bulb by pulling straight out of socket; push new bulb into socket until it locks in place. 6. Place hood on cleaner body and press firmly to snap all four latches. Pull up on hood slightly to make sure all four latches are secured. Push nozzle control knob back onto front of cleaner. The belt The belt on your HOOVER cleaner causes the agi[...]

  • Page 25

    How to replace Disconnect deanerfrom eiectri- cal outlet and detach hose from deaner. 1. Place handle in operating position and turn cleaner over. To remove bottom plate, insert end of flat screwdriver into wide area of right-hand slot and push handle of screwdriver to the rear. Repeat in left-hand slot. 2. Rotate plate and remove from cleaner body[...]

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    5. Slip agitator through new belt (with iettering toward outside of cleaner). Lower end of belt into opening in cleaner body; reposition agitator. 6. Place the three tabs on bottom plate into slots in front of cleaner body. Snap bottom plate into place over agitator. 7. Turn cleaner over and stretch new belt onto motor pulley. Extra effort may be r[...]

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    Agitator brush rolI When to replace Disconnect cleaner from eiectri- cal outiet and detach hose from cleaner. When agitator brushes are worn, the brush roll should be replaced. To check condition of brushes, move edge of card across bottom plate while turning agitator. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace brush roll if brushes do not touch c[...]

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    3. Pull out shaft, being careful to leave washer on shaft. 4. Reinsert shaft to push out opposite agitator end. 5. Repeat in other direction to push out second agitator end. 6. Discard old agitator brush roll. 7. Place agitator ends into new brush roll, matching projections in roll with openings in ends. Push ends firmly into place. (If bearing com[...]

  • Page 29

    Lubrication The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication for the liie of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor bearings. The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warran[...]

  • Page 30

    Service lf the problem persists, check the Yellow Pages of your telephone book under ‘Vacuum Cleaners-Household” for your nearest Hoover Factory Sewlce Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) where approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER replacement parts may be obtained. Provided with this product is a listing of the Hoo[...]

  • Page 31

    Service tf the problem persists, check the Yellow Pages of your telephone book under ?/acuum Cleaners-Household” for your nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Author&d Hoover Warranty Senrlce Dealer (Depot) where approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER replacement parts may be obtained. Provided with this product is a listing of the Ho[...]

  • Page 32

    Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating This is m an Amp rating. Amps do m 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 Effecthfeness is the percent value obtained from dividing: I(a) the geometric mean of the amount o[...]

  • Page 33

    Full One Year Warranty (Domestic Use) Your HOOVER@ appliance is warranted in normal household use, in actor- dance with the Owner’s Manual against original defects in material and workmanship for a period of one full year from date of purchase. This warranty provides, at no cost to you, all labor and parts to place this appliance in correct opera[...]

  • Page 34

    The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any con- cerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use. However, do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Com- pany in North Canton for service. This will only result in a delay. If you are not completely satisfied look on the list pro- vided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Ser- vic[...]