Hoover Spirit Vacuum Cleaner manual

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Fill in and retain! The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combina- tion cleaner. It has a nozzle for carpet and floor cleaning and cleaning tools for above the floor cleaning. The model and serial number appear on the bottom of the cleaner. For your personal records, please enter these numbers in the spaces provided below and retai[...]

Important Safeguards! l Read all instructions. l Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet sur- faces. l Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time. l Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and ciga[...]

11 I Unpacking Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown. Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing. A. Canister cleaner B. Rug and floor nozzle C. Throw away bag D. Extension wands, hose and cleaning tools The cleaner assembled will // i look like the -8 k.[...]

1. Combination rug and floor nozzle (ONE nozzle is included with each model) 2. Carrying handle * 3. Bag check indicator shows red when throw away bag should be checked. 4. Cover is removed by lifting up top section of carrying handle and pulling forward. 5. Plastic latch ring is located on extension wands and handle; rotates to lock wands and clea[...]

How to assemble I. Connect hose To connect hose, insert large end into opening of cleaner, lining up largest projection on hose with largest notch of opening. Turn hose to the right to tighten. To disconnect, depress latch, and turn hose to the left. 2.Attach extension wands, cleaning tools and nozzle To attach the extension wand to the hose, rotat[...]

How to use Rug and floor nozzle The combination rug and floor nozzle has been designed to do an effi- cient cleaning job on both carpet and hard surface floors. Refer to the section that shows the rug and floor nozzle that you have purchased. Full width cleaning To vacuum carpet and hard sur- face floors, set the Nozzle Adjust- ment Dial on “FULL[...]

Hard surface floors Put the brush in the stationary position by moving the brush lock lever to “FLOOR” on the nozzle. Rugs Put the brush in floating position by moving the brush lock lever either to the left or right to “RUG”. On certain types of dense carpet, it may be advantageous to keep the brush in a position where it does not come in [...]

Hard surface floors Put the brush in the stationary position by pushing in the lever marked “FLOOR” with your toe until you hear a click. Rugs Put the brush in the floating posi- tion by pushing in the lever mark- ed “RUG” with your toe until you hear a click. For more efficient cleaning, do not place-the nozzle flat on the rug. Tilt the no[...]

Suction regulator (Available with some models) The suction regulator is located on the hand grip and may be used to increase or decrease suction for various cleaning tasks. Set the suction regulator to MINI- MUM, MEDIUM or MAXIMUM suction by rotating the plastic ring until the raised plastic indi- cator on the dial is directly under the desired set[...]

Cleaning tools A variety of useful cleaning tools are made for your cleaner. Ail of these are shown below. Some models include a crevice tool and multi-purpose brush for general cleaning tasks. Other models include a crevice tool, furniture nozzle, dusting brush, and wall/floor brush for more.specific tasks. Those tools which do not come with your [...]

To clean stairs Clean stairs by placing the cleaner on end as pictured in the illustra- tion. Clean stairs from bottom to top. How to store Your cleaner may be stored on end as shown in the illustration. Store the hose, wands and nozzle separately or attached to the cleaner. For models without cord reel, wrap cord around cleaner. Maintenance The fo[...]

Where to buy bags Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer or from a Hoover Factory Service Center. When ordering bags, be sure to give the model number of your cleaner. What bags to buy Use HOOVER bag type K with this cleaner. To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at Houum peak performance, it is imperative that you use[...]

3. To install the new bag, place. the notches on the bag collar (at the bag,edge) into the grooves in- side the lower front of cleaner. 4. Pull collar forward until latch snaps onto collar. Open folds of bag. Replace cover. Secondary filter To clean secondary filter Disconnect cleaner from elec- trical outlet. The secondary filter protects the moto[...]

Rug and floor nozzle To maintain the cleaning effectiveness of your rug and floor nozzle, the brushes and litter pickers (on some models) will need replaced occa- sionally. Refer to the section that shows the rug and floor nozzle that you have purchased. Replacing brush, litter picker and furniture guard on rug/floor nozzle When to replace Replace [...]

Replacing rug/f loor nozzle brush When to replace Replace the brush on the rug and floor nozzle when it becomes worn and is not doing a satisfac- tory job of cleaning. How to replace Brush Lock Lever must be in “RUG” position to remove brush. I. Remove one of the metal clips holding brush in position by plac- ing a screwdriver under the raised [...]

Replacing brush and litter picker on rug/f loor nozzle LITTER PICKER Y ’ I When to replace Replace the brush and litter picker on the rug and floor nozzle when they become worn and are not doing a satisfactory job of cleaning. How to replace 1. Remove four screws and take off bottom plate. If nozzle is turn- ed over and rollers fall off, put them[...]

If you have a problem This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating con- dition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem develops, it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified. Ac- cordingly, this check list is provided for your convenience. Problem Possible cause Possible solution Cleaner[...]

Lubrication The motor is equipped with two bearings that contain sufficient lubrica- tion for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant to either motor bearing. Energy saving tips 1. 2. 3. Replace throw away cleaner bag promptly, before overfilled. Use a genuine HOOVER bag made for your mod[...]

VCMA VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (HOOVER - AN ASSOCIATION MEMBER) Service To The Consumer Since 1913 This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Associ- ation from Government and Private Sources concerned with product safety. These basic guidelines are for your pro tee tion and convenience. TO AVOID ELECTRIC [...]