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Service, Hoover cleaning performance, Trouble shooting – Hoover WindTunnel Self-Propelled Powered Hand Tool User Manual

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Service

To obtain approved HOOVER service
and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the
nearest

Hoover Factory Service Center

or Authorized Hoover Warranty
Service Dealer (Depot)

by:

• checking the Yellow Pages under

“Vacuum Cleaners - Household”
OR-

• checking the list of Factory Service

Centers provided with this cleaner
OR -

• checking the Service section of

The Hoover company on-line at

www.hoover.com

OR-

• calling

1-800-944-9200

for an

automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only.

Do not

send your cleaner to The Hoover

Company in North Canton for service,
this will only result in delay.

If further assistance is needed, contact
The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, North Canton, Ohio
44720 Phone: 330-499-9499.

In Canada,

contact Hoover Canada,

Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: 1-800-263-6376.

Always identify your cleaner by the

complete

model number when request-

ing information or ordering parts. (The
model number appears on the back of
the handle.)

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

• Incorrect carpet height setting

Move carpet height control to a higher
setting

Problem: Cleaner won’t run

Problem: Cleaner / tools won’t pick up

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

• Broken or worn belt(s)

Replace belt(s)

• Brush roll worn

Replace brush roll

• Filter bag full

Change filter bag

• Incorrect carpet height setting

Move carpet height control to lower

setting

• Blockage in air flow passage

Clear blockage (see “Clearing block-
ages section)

Problem: Cleaner hard to push

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

• Flat belt broken or worn

Replace belt

• Self-propel button in OFF position

Slide button to ON

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

• Brush roll in OFF position

Move brush roll control to ON position
(carpet)

• Flat belt broken or worn

Replace belt

4. Trouble shooting

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

• Not firmly plugged in

Plug unit in firmly

• No voltage in wall plug

Check fuse or breaker

• Blown fuse or tripped breaker

Replace fuse or reset breaker

• Thermal protector activated

Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes

(this will reset the thermal protector)

Problem: Cleaner won’t self-propel

Problem: Brush roll not turning

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause
is found by using the checklist below.

Problem: Powered hand tool brush roll

won’t turn

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

• Too much pressure being applied to

tool

Continue using tool applying

light

pressure

• Blockage in turbine channel

Remove blockage

• Broken or worn belt

Replace belt

• Low cleaner suction

Check items under “Cleaner suction low”

4-1

C

B

A

Clearing blockages

Disconnect cleaner from electri-

cal outlet.
Warning - Brush roll can start

suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it

is turned over.

Low suction or pick up may be due to a
blockage in the system. Refer to the
following steps to check for blockages

continuing with each step until the
blockage is found:

1. Check fullness of filter bag; change if
needed.

Checking airflow path

2. Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check for
suction at end of hose (A).

a. If there is

suction,

continue with

step 3.

b. If there is

no suction

, check for

blockage in hose and dirt tube as
follows:

1) Disconnect hose from dirt duct (C)

by reversing procedure for “Attach
hose” on p. 4, Figs. 1-5 and 1-6.

2) Clear out hose.

3) Look into (C) and remove blockage.

3. Check connection at hose tube (B);
remove any blockage.

4. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.

Continued

Hoover Cleaning
Performance

This Hoover Cleaning Performance
System is for comparing the relative pro-
gressive performance of

Hoover

uprights only

and not for comparison

with any other brands. The majority of
this rating is based upon the ASTM
International Carpet Cleaning
Effectiveness Testing (ASTM Test F608).
Other performance factors include Hose
Power (ASTM Test F558), Surface Litter
Cleaning, Hard Floor Cleaning, Edge
Cleaning, Cleaning Width, and Air
Filtration.

Problem: Smoky/burning smell

detected

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

• Belt broken or stretched

Replace agitator brush roll belt as

described in Figs. 3-16 through 3-18
in the Maintenance section.