Hoover Wet/Dry Vacuum cleaner manual

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    1 W et/Dry V ac ® Read these instructions befor e operating cleaner Owner’ s Manual[...]

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    2 This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully befor e being shipped from the factory . If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation, call 1-800-944-9200 for automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) or 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a repr esentative in our Consumer Response Center . PLEASE DO[...]

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    3 Gr ounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, gr ounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to r educe the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment- grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug must be plugged into an ap[...]

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    4 Car ton contents Remo ve parts from tank and identify the follo wing: A. Cleaner tank B. Cleaner lid and motor housing or cleaner lid and motor hous ing (Supreme 12.5 gallon) C. Hose D . Caster supports (4)* E. Casters(4) F . Wet/Dry nozzle G. Squeeg ee insert * H. Paper filter I. Foam filter J. Mounting ring K. Extension wands (2) L. Caster supp[...]

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    5 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-9 1-8 For wet pick-up Slide foam filter (B) over filter cage (A). Make sure that the foam filter is pushed to the top of filter cage near the ribs (E). Do not use paper filter for wet pick-up. Attach cleaner lid (e xcept Supreme 12.5 gallon) W ith latches (F) rotated outwar d, align wand storage clips (G) with “ears” (H) on [...]

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    6 Cleaner Description 1. ON/OFF switch 2. Lid latches 3. Cleaner lid 4. Hose inlet 5. Hose 6. T ank 7. Caster supports* 8. Casters 9. T ank drain cap 10. Carrying handles located on both sides of tank 1 1. Extension wands 12. Wand storage clip 13. Cord hook: loop cord over hook for storage. 14. T ool storage area 15. Blower port 16. Wet/Dry nozzle [...]

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    7 2-2 Extension cor d instructions Use at least a 16 gauge, grounding type, SVT or SJT type extension cord. The extension cor d must employ a 3-prong gr ounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug. Dr y pick-up W ith foam and paper filters in place and cleaner lid locked onto tank, attach the desired tool to hose end. Pl[...]

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    8 3-2 After wet pick-up Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. For standard models follow steps for “After dry pick up” then proceed with step 3 below . For Supreme models, proceed as follows: 1. Unscrew drain cap (E) fr om bottom of tank. Empty contents into a suitable drain. 2. As the liquid level decreases, it may be necessary to tip cle[...]

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    If you have a pr oblem If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily by using the checklist below . Prob lem: Loss of suction or air flow Prob lem: Cleaner won’t run P ossible Cause Possible Solution • Not firmly plug ged in. • Plug cleaner in firmly • No v oltage in wall plug. • Check fuse or breaker . • Blown fuse/t[...]