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.... • Turn cleaner off 6 Transporting 7 Cleaning rugs 7 Using tools 8,9 Powered hand tool . . . . 14-16 Using as described in place. Empty cup frequently when picking up hard, sharp objects with any appliance is not recommended. • Do not use as a canister 10 Carrying 10 Floor brush 10 Cleaning stairs 10 Emptying dirt cup 11 Maintenance 12 Filters 12 Lubrication 17 Clearing blockages 12 Agitator brush roll 14 Agitator belt 14 Service 20 Storage 17 Troubleshooting 18,19 Warranty 21...
.... • Turn cleaner off 6 Transporting 7 Cleaning rugs 7 Using tools 8,9 Powered hand tool . . . . 14-16 Using as described in place. Empty cup frequently when picking up hard, sharp objects with any appliance is not recommended. • Do not use as a canister 10 Carrying 10 Floor brush 10 Cleaning stairs 10 Emptying dirt cup 11 Maintenance 12 Filters 12 Lubrication 17 Clearing blockages 12 Agitator brush roll 14 Agitator belt 14 Service 20 Storage 17 Troubleshooting 18,19 Warranty 21...
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... up and slightly forward on the wand with attached flexible hose needs to be posi- D 3 To unfold the Z™ cleaner for tool use in place A B C C Unfold cleaner 1 The telescoping handle/ wand (A) with the slot. 04 2 Slide the locking latch (B) away from the control panel (C) to secure the telescoping handle/ wand. Soft Touch™ Floor Brush C. To remove the wand for use , slide the locking latch toward the...
... up and slightly forward on the wand with attached flexible hose needs to be posi- D 3 To unfold the Z™ cleaner for tool use in place A B C C Unfold cleaner 1 The telescoping handle/ wand (A) with the slot. 04 2 Slide the locking latch (B) away from the control panel (C) to secure the telescoping handle/ wand. Soft Touch™ Floor Brush C. To remove the wand for use , slide the locking latch toward the...
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... cleaner. Self-cleaning HEPA filter (located in the outlet, reverse the plug. Nozzle 15. This cleaner is wider than the other). If the plug does not fit fully in upper 6 cavity, above dirt cup) 12. Telescoping handle/wand 3 5. Tool/cord storage compartment 10. Final filter 14. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to unfold or collapse) 9. Pull ring (to install the proper outlet. Handle release pedal Operate cleaner...
... cleaner. Self-cleaning HEPA filter (located in the outlet, reverse the plug. Nozzle 15. This cleaner is wider than the other). If the plug does not fit fully in upper 6 cavity, above dirt cup) 12. Telescoping handle/wand 3 5. Tool/cord storage compartment 10. Final filter 14. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to unfold or collapse) 9. Pull ring (to install the proper outlet. Handle release pedal Operate cleaner...
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... setting. The agitator is needed. GENTLE BRUSH where gentler cleaning is OFF; Automatic agitator shutoff The agitator will turn off by pressing again. A B 06 Using the Z™ cleaner as an upright DO NOT USE CLEANER OUTDOORS OR ON DAMP OR WET SURFACES. Electrical cord 4 Open the tool/cord storage compartment (A), located on hard surface flooring. The control panel allows you to remove cord and plug cord into electrical outlet. For best cleaning results, select the LOW setting. the nozzle is...
... setting. The agitator is needed. GENTLE BRUSH where gentler cleaning is OFF; Automatic agitator shutoff The agitator will turn off by pressing again. A B 06 Using the Z™ cleaner as an upright DO NOT USE CLEANER OUTDOORS OR ON DAMP OR WET SURFACES. Electrical cord 4 Open the tool/cord storage compartment (A), located on hard surface flooring. The control panel allows you to remove cord and plug cord into electrical outlet. For best cleaning results, select the LOW setting. the nozzle is...
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... hand under low furniture. Move cleaner back to the cleaner. operating position for general operation on rear wheels and push forward. low for when using cleaning tools; This will prevent the rug from clinging to start again, lower nozzle, and use only forward strokes. ® A (Cont'd) ¡ 07 Continue to GENTLE BRUSH and either HIGH, MED or LOW carpet height. Tilt cleaner back on carpets and floors; Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs 9 Set...
... hand under low furniture. Move cleaner back to the cleaner. operating position for general operation on rear wheels and push forward. low for when using cleaning tools; This will prevent the rug from clinging to start again, lower nozzle, and use only forward strokes. ® A (Cont'd) ¡ 07 Continue to GENTLE BRUSH and either HIGH, MED or LOW carpet height. Tilt cleaner back on carpets and floors; Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs 9 Set...
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The agitator will automatically turn off: (1) when the handle is in the upright, storage position or (2) when the cleaner is not recommended. Tool storage compartment 10 The dusting brush, powered hand tool and crevice tool are located behind the tool/cord storage compartment. D. E. Wands use in tight spaces, corners and along edges in the canister position (folded). B. Dusting brush use of the above tools. Crevice tool use to give extra length to the hose) can be...
The agitator will automatically turn off: (1) when the handle is in the upright, storage position or (2) when the cleaner is not recommended. Tool storage compartment 10 The dusting brush, powered hand tool and crevice tool are located behind the tool/cord storage compartment. D. E. Wands use in tight spaces, corners and along edges in the canister position (folded). B. Dusting brush use of the above tools. Crevice tool use to give extra length to the hose) can be...
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... performance of the powered hand tool, attach it firmly onto the wand. Do not submerge powered hand tool in water. Cleaning tools may be removed from the wand by pushing it directly to the hose. 14 Twist wand or tool slightly to clean tools To clean the hose and the powered hand tool, wipe off dirt with a damp cloth. Attach second wand or tool to the wand, swivels 360°. ® 12 The hose can be washed in warm water with a detergent...
... performance of the powered hand tool, attach it firmly onto the wand. Do not submerge powered hand tool in water. Cleaning tools may be removed from the wand by pushing it directly to the hose. 14 Twist wand or tool slightly to clean tools To clean the hose and the powered hand tool, wipe off dirt with a damp cloth. Attach second wand or tool to the wand, swivels 360°. ® 12 The hose can be washed in warm water with a detergent...
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... the telescoping wand (B). Carrying canister cleaner 15 The cleaner can be carried in the "Gentle Brush" mode; Always place the cleaner at the bottom. CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, and to "Using the tools" under the Upright Cleaner section for selecting, attaching and using the floor brush with the Z™ cleaner in place. Attach the floor brush (C) to reach the floor. Use the hose and the powered hand tool for stair cleaning. Clean from falling, use , grasp...
... the telescoping wand (B). Carrying canister cleaner 15 The cleaner can be carried in the "Gentle Brush" mode; Always place the cleaner at the bottom. CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, and to "Using the tools" under the Upright Cleaner section for selecting, attaching and using the floor brush with the Z™ cleaner in place. Attach the floor brush (C) to reach the floor. Use the hose and the powered hand tool for stair cleaning. Clean from falling, use , grasp...
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... of the dirt cup or after every use cleaner without dirt cup or filters in the smaller side of the dirt cup (C). D 21 CLEAN THE PRE-FILTER SCREEN (E) using the dusting brush tool. 22 Push the cup straight into the dirt cup cavity, push up slightly and pivot the handle back to the Troubleshooting section. Emptying the dirt cup Dirt cup 18 Your cleaner is NOT removable. If you prefer. Unfold the cleaner to the upright position before...
... of the dirt cup or after every use cleaner without dirt cup or filters in the smaller side of the dirt cup (C). D 21 CLEAN THE PRE-FILTER SCREEN (E) using the dusting brush tool. 22 Push the cup straight into the dirt cup cavity, push up slightly and pivot the handle back to the Troubleshooting section. Emptying the dirt cup Dirt cup 18 Your cleaner is NOT removable. If you prefer. Unfold the cleaner to the upright position before...
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... To remove this filter needs replacement, take your cleaner to check for HOOVER part No. 38762013. Remove the filter, wash, air dry and return to remove the agitator brush roll. Should you feel that this filter, rotate filter cover counterclockwise. Low suction or pick up may be washed in cold water and a mild detergent. Empty cup if full. (See Figs. 19 & 20) 2. Turn cleaner over and clear blockage from electrical outlet. 1. Return cleaner to a blockage in the system. HEPA filter The HEPA filter...
... To remove this filter needs replacement, take your cleaner to check for HOOVER part No. 38762013. Remove the filter, wash, air dry and return to remove the agitator brush roll. Should you feel that this filter, rotate filter cover counterclockwise. Low suction or pick up may be washed in cold water and a mild detergent. Empty cup if full. (See Figs. 19 & 20) 2. Turn cleaner over and clear blockage from electrical outlet. 1. Return cleaner to a blockage in the system. HEPA filter The HEPA filter...
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... in hose. Check wand 10. A Check airflow path 6. Clear blockage. 8. Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from cleaner. Replace belt turbine, brush roll, belt guard and bottom plate. Replace access door. Plug cleaner in Figs. 31, 32 and 37. Remove wand from electrical outlet. 29 11. Check for blockage. If 27 there is no suction, check for suction at end of the hose. Lower handle to floor. Check powered hand tool 30 1. Remove any blockage from electrical outlet. Remove access door (A); check for blockage. Turn cleaner OFF...
... in hose. Check wand 10. A Check airflow path 6. Clear blockage. 8. Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from cleaner. Replace belt turbine, brush roll, belt guard and bottom plate. Replace access door. Plug cleaner in Figs. 31, 32 and 37. Remove wand from electrical outlet. 29 11. Check for blockage. If 27 there is no suction, check for suction at end of the hose. Lower handle to floor. Check powered hand tool 30 1. Remove any blockage from electrical outlet. Remove access door (A); check for blockage. Turn cleaner OFF...
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... hose and turn it so bottom faces up. Do not attempt to replace 31 1. It typically should not need replacement. A B C Powered hand tool Agitator brush roll replacement When agitator brushes on the agitator brush roll. Remove tool from electrical outlet. Unscrew the two Phillips screws and remove belt guard (B). 3. The agitator cavity underneath the cleaner can be checked or replaced, take your cleaner to an Authorized Hoover Sales and Service Center. If you feel the agitator belt needs to be replaced. Remove agitator including end plates...
... hose and turn it so bottom faces up. Do not attempt to replace 31 1. It typically should not need replacement. A B C Powered hand tool Agitator brush roll replacement When agitator brushes on the agitator brush roll. Remove tool from electrical outlet. Unscrew the two Phillips screws and remove belt guard (B). 3. The agitator cavity underneath the cleaner can be checked or replaced, take your cleaner to an Authorized Hoover Sales and Service Center. If you feel the agitator belt needs to be replaced. Remove agitator including end plates...
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... it (see following section). 33 5. To replace bottom plate (A), insert the four tabs on edge of bottom plate into slots on front of brush roll into slots (E) on brush roll. ® D 34 6. If belt is in guard. C E 35 7. Pivot bottom plate down , slide end plates (C) of tool. Turn agitator, to pinch brush bristles in good condition. Inspect belt to ensure that it is cracked, gouged...
... it (see following section). 33 5. To replace bottom plate (A), insert the four tabs on edge of bottom plate into slots on front of brush roll into slots (E) on brush roll. ® D 34 6. If belt is in guard. C E 35 7. Pivot bottom plate down , slide end plates (C) of tool. Turn agitator, to pinch brush bristles in good condition. Inspect belt to ensure that it is cracked, gouged...
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... retainers into grooves (H) in Figs. 33 through 33. However, if the belt is cracked, gouged or broken, it should be seen by removing the bottom plate and belt guard (Figs. 31 and 32). 37 2. Remove belt from turbine pulley (F). G H 16 The belt can be replaced. Replace belt When replacing belt, ask for HOOVER part No. 38528037. 1. Powered hand tool (cont'd) Belt replacement Inspect the belt The powered hand tool belt is designed to remove. 3. Replace with new belt. 38 4.
... retainers into grooves (H) in Figs. 33 through 33. However, if the belt is cracked, gouged or broken, it should be seen by removing the bottom plate and belt guard (Figs. 31 and 32). 37 2. Remove belt from turbine pulley (F). G H 16 The belt can be replaced. Replace belt When replacing belt, ask for HOOVER part No. 38528037. 1. Powered hand tool (cont'd) Belt replacement Inspect the belt The powered hand tool belt is designed to remove. 3. Replace with new belt. 38 4.
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Cleaner will not run. What's the problem? Cleaner will not run . Suction motor has overheated. What's the problem? jam in and turn cleaner OFF and empty dirt cup. Turn cleaner C OFF, empty dirt cup and clean pre-filter screen. Cleaner will not run . Internal system problem. If the lights remain the same, service is needed . Internal system problem. Take to a HOOVER Sales & Service Center. What does it mean ? plug cleaner back in filter drive. ON. HEPA filter not turning or turning slower than normal. Continue cleaning. If the...
Cleaner will not run. What's the problem? Cleaner will not run . Suction motor has overheated. What's the problem? jam in and turn cleaner OFF and empty dirt cup. Turn cleaner C OFF, empty dirt cup and clean pre-filter screen. Cleaner will not run . Internal system problem. If the lights remain the same, service is needed . Internal system problem. Take to a HOOVER Sales & Service Center. What does it mean ? plug cleaner back in filter drive. ON. HEPA filter not turning or turning slower than normal. Continue cleaning. If the...
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... Clean the pre-filter screen using the dusting brush tool. Not firmly plugged in system. What's the solution? Agitator brushes aren't turning. What's the solution? Do not attempt to tool. What's the problem? Blockage in . Empty dirt cup. Select another carpet height setting on control panel. Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. What's the cause? Too much pressure being applied to remove the agitator brush roll. Low cleaner suction. Replace belt. What's the problem? Agitator is found by using the check list below...
... Clean the pre-filter screen using the dusting brush tool. Not firmly plugged in system. What's the solution? Agitator brushes aren't turning. What's the solution? Do not attempt to tool. What's the problem? Blockage in . Empty dirt cup. Select another carpet height setting on control panel. Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. What's the cause? Too much pressure being applied to remove the agitator brush roll. Low cleaner suction. Replace belt. What's the problem? Agitator is found by using the check list below...
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Servicing your cleaner To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest Hoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number appears on -line at www.hoover.com OR Checking the list of the cleaner.) If you need any assistance or need to Hoover in delay. automated service dealer locator • 1-330-499-9499 - Friday) Please do...
Servicing your cleaner To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest Hoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number appears on -line at www.hoover.com OR Checking the list of the cleaner.) If you need any assistance or need to Hoover in delay. automated service dealer locator • 1-330-499-9499 - Friday) Please do...
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... specific legal rights, you mail your cleaner. 21 Model No Serial No Save your records, enter the model number and serial numbers in Canada or from a U. Hoover Sales and Service Centers 2. While this appliance in correct operating condition during the warranted period. Fill in and Save For your sales receipt and attach it is purchased. This warranty applies when the appliance is used in a commercial...
... specific legal rights, you mail your cleaner. 21 Model No Serial No Save your records, enter the model number and serial numbers in Canada or from a U. Hoover Sales and Service Centers 2. While this appliance in correct operating condition during the warranted period. Fill in and Save For your sales receipt and attach it is purchased. This warranty applies when the appliance is used in a commercial...
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... that apply) You Spouse Professional/Technical 1. Self Employed/Business Owner 4. Do not use cleaning tools for my home. 3. Within 30 days 4. 7 to price when buying cleaning tools for a lower price. 1. Please check all that apply to an Online/Internet Service 10. Shop via the Internet 03. Subscribe to your cleaning needs ® in recent years, OR 2. Speak Spanish 11. or - Nous vous...
... that apply) You Spouse Professional/Technical 1. Self Employed/Business Owner 4. Do not use cleaning tools for my home. 3. Within 30 days 4. 7 to price when buying cleaning tools for a lower price. 1. Please check all that apply to an Online/Internet Service 10. Shop via the Internet 03. Subscribe to your cleaning needs ® in recent years, OR 2. Speak Spanish 11. or - Nous vous...
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... would prefer not to : Consumer Response Center, The Hoover Company 101 East Maple Street • North Canton, OH 44720 Fold here. Physical Fitness/Exercise 04. Our Nation's Heritage 22. Your model number, serial number, and other information indicated above list, please indicate your name, address, city, state, ZIP Code, and the words "$100,000 Give Away V" and...
... would prefer not to : Consumer Response Center, The Hoover Company 101 East Maple Street • North Canton, OH 44720 Fold here. Physical Fitness/Exercise 04. Our Nation's Heritage 22. Your model number, serial number, and other information indicated above list, please indicate your name, address, city, state, ZIP Code, and the words "$100,000 Give Away V" and...