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Hoover® Convertible Cleaner _ Model U4057 Owner's Manual Fill in and retain ! The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combination cleaner equipped with a two speed motor. One speed is utilized when the cleaner is being used on carpet and rugs, and a second higher speed is for use with attachments. Your cleaner is a model and has a serial number For your personal .............................................................. records, in the spaces provided The model ................................................................. number please enter the model above and retain and serial number number and serial number in a safe place. are on the bottom of the cleaner. Save! INDEX Cleaner Description Energy Saving 3 Tips ................................................. 18 How to Unpack How to Use on Carpet How to Use Cleaning Important and Assemble Maintenance Authorized and Tools Safeguards Lubrication Cleaner Floors ................. ........................ ................................ ........................................................... of 'Convertible' Hoover Service ............................... Belt .................................... How to Replace Brushes ................................... the Bag ...................................... Speed ......................................................... User Check 6-8 9-12 2 17 Cleaner to Replace Second 3-6 .............................................. How Replacing I ................................................ List ...................................................... 17 14,15 16 5,6,13 12 17 iD The Hoover Company 1972 Important safeguards! • Read all instructions. • Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces. • 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. • Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, • Don't over cord. run cleaner • Do not use cleaner and hair away from It may damage to pick up matches, • Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects the cleaner and the bag. • Unplug cleaner plugging. • Always when disconnect cord • Change bag frequently from when • Grasp the plug to disconnect plug, prongs, or live ashes and cigarette machine electrical picking from agitator. insulation. with the cleaner. not in use. Turn rotating outlet They off at switch before wall outlet may damage before servicing up very fine materials un- the cleaner. such as powder. to avoid damage to cord, or receptacle. • The use of an extension cord is not recommended. • If cleaner do not attempt is in disrepair, to operate. • Have repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers. • Use vacuum butts. cleaner only for its intended tions. The use of attachments facturer may cause hazards. use as described not recommended Service in the instruc- by the appliance manu- Save these instructions! ® 2 UNPACKING THE CLEANER Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown in Fig. 1. Remove packing. 1. 2. 3. 4, 5. and dispose of the cardboard Upper handle section Lower handle section Cleaner base Outer bag assembly Disposable bag The cleaner assembled like the drawing will look below, ON-OFF SWITCH to turn on, push switch down; to turn cleaner off, raise the switch up. HANDLE CORD STORAGE HOOKS wrap cord around cord hooks for storage. ADJUSTMENT SPRING HOOK place spring ring over hook to support the bag. LEVER FOR CARPET PILE \ HEIGHT to adjust the underside of the cleaner _ (nozzle location) to the BAG JACKET outer covering for throw away bag. carpet pile height. PILE HANDLE BAIL support for handle. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY indicates the four positions set by the Adjustment Lever forcleaningvariou, \ carpet piles. Four positions are: LOW, NORMAL, and SHAG. HIGH, CARRYING HANDLE located underneath handle bail. HANDLE RELEASE LEVER step on lever to lower handle to operating and low position. HOOD FURNITURE GUARD prevents cleaner from rubbing against furniture. 3 After identifying each part, you are ready to begin assembling. HOW TO ASSEMBLE A. Put handle together Be sure you from have removed the end of handle cardboard pieces. Slide the two handle pieces together. Check to see that cord storage hooks are on the same side of handle. Insert bolt through small nut. Tighten Fig. 1. holes If the nut and bolt as shown B. Attach Unscrew plate are not assembled the holes lined up correctly. handle to the cleaner nut from are not with screwdriver. in the illustration, in the handle Fig. 2. 2 and secure nut with and remove handle bolt socket. and Fig. 3. 3 Take assembled that the socket handle and place so holes in the bottom of the handle are directly in line with the electrical prongs. Position the handle so that the ON-OFF switch is to the rear of the cleaner. Fig. 4. Push down in place. in front 4 until Insert handle bolt of handle. into is securely small hole Fig. 5. 5 Place plate over end of bolt and hole. Fit curve of plate to curve of handle. Plate is properly in place when the tabs of the handle bail fit into the cutout Secure with screwdriver. 6 areas of the plate. nut. Tighten nut with Fig. 6. 4 C. Attaching outer bag to cleaner The outer bag is connected at the rear of the cleaner. There are two projections at the bottom of the outer bag assembly. To attach outer bag to the cleaner, place the two projections at the bottom of the outer bag assembly inside the metal grooved plate. (You will find the grooved plate extending out from the bottom rear of the cleaner.) Fig. 1. Just above the cleaner the opening at the rear of is the bag clip. bag clip to the left opening. When you clip, it should move fit completely over Pull the and fit bag against release the bag to the right and the bag lock. Fig. 2. Attach the bag to the bag support latch, which is located on the top section of the handle. Fig. 3. D. How to attach throwaway bag Unzip the outer jacket and pull out tube. Roll rubber bag retainer the tube toward the cleaner. down Slip the open end of the throw-away bag onto tube and push as far back as possible. (Be sure to match arrow on throw-away bag with the O mark on the tube.) Unroll the rubber bag retainer so it holds bag firmly in place. Grasp the pleats on each side of the throw-away bag at dotted line and pull out until entire dotted line is visible. Place throwaway bag inside the outer et without jacket. folding jack- and zip To turn Cleaner on, push switch down. To turn cleaner HOW TO USE THE off, pull the switch up. CLEANER How to operate To turn cleaner down. switch To turn cleaner up. Plug into er is now cleaner handle push the on and push down on the until the front of the cleaner the carpet. the throw Handle off, electric outlet. Your cleanready to operate. Turn the is free from that on, push switch This insures away bag is inflated. adjustments The handle of your cleaner has three positions: Upright for storage iUpright ring and when using attachments. Operating for general operation on carpet and floors. Low for reaching under low furniture. 6 Adjustment for carpet pile height The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle. This is the opening at the bottom of the cleaner where the agitator is located. Fig. 1. It is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights. The adjustment lever raises and lowers the nozzle for various carpet pile and 2 is located to the right of the bag near the bottom of the cleaner. The pile height adjustment displays in the window on top of the cleaner. Fig. 2. Select the desired nozzle adjustment by moving the lever with your toe until it "clicks" into the desired position. Fig. 3. You can most easily make 3 adjustments if you move the lever UPWARDS into the desired position. Therefore, when a downward adjustment is required, first press the lever all the way down into the SHAG position and then move upwards one position at a time. The nozzle adjustment display will indicate each pile height as you move the lever. Select the adjustment i=ojoH.oo,.oo. for the carpet Low for low pile and kitchen o.ooo.o°°=ooo,o.,......o°,oooo,o.... Normal ..oo°°,°°° ................. to the chart •=le= OO.=O,OJi=_QHalm l==a Iwmil below mlmg ==•o • • • carpet pile height and for °oo.°°°°°o°•o•m_•••_°m°°o••,°_l°_°oo°,o°o°°o.°•o°.o° High according o.H°..oooo.o°°=°°°°°°=o°o•,°oooooo°om•=oo°.o°,••• for rugs with normal hard surface floors ...... pile height • gO===Wm._IHWHHla_m. HI=lo,,o,.olllei.,o,H,.Io,_liellw=ll o°°o_°-• for rugs with normal pile height is difficult to push at "Normal", °oooo,e•°°°=°o°o removing .... ° ..... loose °.°°o°°°oo_w_• dirt from °••_•*_•••=m•••_ but thicker density; if the cleaner move the lever to the "High'" position =°. °=°°o Shag °o=..• =°, oo o..o° •.•_ ° ,=. = .o°• =.••• • ••= ••=...o=.= ••••• •• ••°•o=°o°o= °o =o, •°°.. =o==..,° •• •H • • ••= • • •_ • _• •••_ •• for very long or shag pile carpet Note: If the "Low" there is an increase setting is used when cleaning normal or shag pile carpet, in the belt load and pushing effort is greatly increased. •= SPECIAL FEATURES Carrying handle Your cleaner has a convenient ing handle located underneath die bail. carrythe han- Edge cleaning This feature improves the cleaning of carpet edges near baseboards and solid furniture. Dust and lint tend to collect along these edges. The cleaner bottom plate has been designed with a passageway for dirt to enter the nozzle from the side to increase edges. From slowly guide cleaning ability of the right or left side, the cleaner parallel to the edge of the carpet. Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Lightweight flexible rugs used on hard surface floors in entrances, bathrooms, etc. should method. be cleaned by the following Stand on one end of the rug and move the cleaner toward the other end or edge. Before reaching the other end, push down on the handle. This will lift up the nozzle will prevent (front of cleaner) the rug from clinging and to the cleaner. Continue to lift up the nozzle so that when you have reached the edge, it is completely off the rug. Move the cleaner back to start again and lower the nozzle, using only forward strokes. 8 CLEANING TOOL ATTACHMENTS Cleaning are available tools Dealers. The cleaning tools clean hard to reach areas. Deluxe cleaning for this cleaner allow set Includes you at additional to do above vinyl Standard hose with suction regulator and converter, curved wand, straight wand, dusting brush, furniture nozzle, wall/ floor brush, crevice tool and a stor- the cost from floor cleaning cleaning Hoover and to set Includes vinyl hose with suction regulator and converter, curved wand, crevice tool and upholstery brush. age bag. You can convert your cleaner for use with the attachments in a matter of sec- onds and you will find a tool for almost every cleaning job in your home. When using attachments, follow the simple steps discussed in this section: A. Attach B. Select C. Attach the converter the desired tool the tool D. Set the suction E. Have cleaner USING CLEANING A. Attach By using regulator in upright position when TOOLS converter the converter attachment, Fig. 1, you can channel the suction from the cleaner to the hose and cleaning tools. The converter must first be attached to the vinyl hose; then the converter is attached to the bottom of the cleaner. Follow the steps detailed converter. To attach here for attaching the converter hose, insert converter nector. Fig. 2. the to the vinyl into hose con- using cleaning tools. Push connector er and twist. and converter togeth- The converter is locked into position when the projections on the converter fit into the holes on the hose connector. Fig. 3. To attach the converter to the cleaner, first unplug cord. Warning: Cleaner must not be running when positioning or removing front converter. Have cleaner in upright position. Grasp handle of cleaner and lean backwards so that bag is flat on the floor and the underside is visible. Fig. 4. Grasp the converter; turn red converter lock away from the hose. Fig. 5. Brin 9 converter up until opening. Fig. 7. it covers the Place plastic metal rim latches of bottom of converter plate. onto Fig. 6. To lock in place, turn red converter lock toward the vinyl hose. Fig. 8 Raise cleaner to upright position. 10 B. Select the proper cleaning tool The cleaning tools have many Select the tool best suited for cleaning be low. task from Wall/floor uses. the the descriptions brush* For walls and very !rregular hard surface floors brick and slate. Fig. 1. such as Furniture nozzle niture, draperies, clothing, peted 4 For upholstered furtapestries, mattresses, automobile stairs. 3 interiors and car- Fig. 2. Dusting brush For carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters and registers. Fig. 3. Crevice tool For radiators, dresser drawers, spaces between kitchen appliances. Fig. 4. Straight* and curved wands Used to give extra length to your vinyl hose. They are ideal to reach ceilings, the top of draperies, high shelves and cup_ boards. Use the straight and curved wands with any of the above tools. Fig. 5. *Available only C. Attaching in deluxe sets. the tools After having chosen the proper for your particular task, attach the end of the vinyl hose. tool it to The outer plastic ring on the end of the hose has a slot which adjusts. Note the slot in the hose grip. Turn the outer ring until the slots align. Fig. 6. Insert the toot so that the button on the tool fits into the slot in the end of the vinyl 11 hose. Fig. 7. 1 Turn the plastic ring counterclockwise to lock the tool in place. Fig. 8. For additional length, attach one or both* wands to the vinyl hose as described in the preceding section. To attach the tools of the wand, to the other press down firmly the white plastic spring latch. Fit the attachment into place release button plastic latch when on tool. It is now end on Fig. 9. and it fits over locked in place. *Available with deluxe D. Regulating sets only. the suction The suction regulator is located on the end of the vinyl hose attached to the cleaner. Set the regulator by turning the dial to minimum, medium, or maximum suction. Fig. 10. E. Engaging Your cleaner the higher speed for using attachments is equipped with a two-speed the cleaner is being used on carpet use with attachments. motor. One speed and rugs, and a second is utilized higher when speed is for Upon insertion of the converter and having the cleaner handle position, the motor automatically adjusts to the higher speed. in the upright Therefore, cleaner for in the upright effective position operation when When using the cleaning tools, be set according to the surface give added pile height bare floors it is important to have your handle using the attachments. the adjustment for carpet pile height should on which the cleaner is standing. This will stability when using the attachments. Set the adjustment to LOW if using the cleaning tools in an area where there and use SHAG in carpeted areas. for are After having followed the steps detailed above you are ready to use your cleaning attachments. Simply turn the cleaner switch to the ON position and you are ready to clean above the floor and all those hard to reach areas in your home. The handle must be in the upright position for proper, effective use of tools. 12 MAINTENANCE The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the HOO- VER 'Convertible' cleaner. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and keep this owner's manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when needed. Proper use and care of your 'Convertible' cleaner will insure continued To clean cleaning effectiveness. attachments To clean the hose wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened with a liquid detergent. Rinse with a damp cloth. Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent. Rinse and let dry before using. The bag Your HOOVER cleaner away bag. A light has a durable wiping with When to replace the throw Check the bag from bag when more dirt time outer jacket a damp cloth will away bag to time. which It is recommended the dirt reaches the dotted than this accumulate, your covers the throw keep this outer that you jacket change clean, the line on the throw away bag. If you cleaner may not operate effectively. let Where to buy bags Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Factory Service Centers listed on the white Hoover insert. Dealer, or from What bags to buy Use HOOVER bag type To assure that your HOOVER you use only imperative made that by The identified Hoover C with this cleaner. cleaner genuine Company. by the trademarks -- operates at peak HOOVER throw HOOVER performance, away it is bags bags can be HOOVER® How Unzip to change outer jacket bag and pull out tube. Roll rubber bag retainer down toward the cleaner. Lift used bag off the tube. Dispose of used bag. Do not try to clean out Cleaner will not operate For information bag, see section Cleaner. 13 on how used bag. effectively. to replace on Assembling the The belt The belt of your HOOVER cleaner controls the speed of the agitator and it is important for the effective operation of your cleaner. The belt is located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition. When to replace the belt To check the belt, remove the bottom plate (see following is stretched or cut; or if the agitator fails to rotate, replace section). the belt. If the belt What belt to buy To assure effective HOOVER operation, 'Convertible' use only cleaner. When genuine HOOVER purchasing belts with a new belt ask for your Hoover part No. 49258. How to replace the belt 1. Turn cleaner over. Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Remove metal plate on bottom of cleaner by pushing latches toward outside of cleaner. 2. Release worn belt from 3. Lift out rug agitator, belt and place new belt pulley. remove old in groove of rug agitator. 14 4. Replaceagitator. On one end of the agitator roll there is a raised metal plate. Make surethat this end is placed in groove on side of cleaner. 5. Place belt on pulley. Side of belt nearer cleaner should be in line with arrow on bottom of cleaner. 6. Replace metal plate. Place metal knobs on front end of plate in wire holders. Check to see that latches are pushed back by plate. latch and will Place plate not be covered in position and securely. The brushes When to replace brushes When brushes are worn do not touch and bristles the edge of a card held across the bottom plate, they should be replaced. Always replace both brushes at the same time to maintain cleaning effectiveness. What brushes to buy When purchasing new brushes, ask for Hoover part No. 19799. They are designed to be used with your cleaner, 15 How to replace the brushes Disconnect the cleaner 1. To replace directions worn given from brushes, on preceding electrical remove outlet. bottom plate, belt and agitator, following pages. END SECT_ END PLATE 2. Turn end plates opposite directions of agitator in 3. Continue turning comes off exposing to loosen. Then, pry the shaft. out until one end the end section. end section exposing END 4. Gently with end. tap the end of the shaft hammer to loosen opposite 5. Pull shaft and end assembly from agitator. i 6. Remove brushes from agitator. into channels. as possible. by pulling them Slide new brushes Push them in as far 7. To reassemble, end assembly with the slot into place. replace shaft and lining up the Iocator in the agitator. Press Place remaining end sec- tion over the shaft end, lining up the Iocator and slot. Press into place. Screw end plate on and tighten. 16 USER CHECK This appliance LIST was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified. check list is provided for your convenience. condition develops, it usually Accordingly, this Problem Possible cause Cleaner 1. Not won't run 2. No voltage in wall plug. 3. Blown fuse/tripped breaker. 2. Check fuse or breaker. 3. Replace fuse/reset breaker. Cleaner won't 1. Broken pick up 3. Bag full. 1. 2. 3. 4. firmly Possible solution plugged in. or worn 2. Agitator 1. Plug unit in firmly. belt. brushes worn. 4. Bag not opening. 5. Incorrect carpet adjustment 5. Set carpet 1. Incorrect carpet adjustment lever setting, If the problem persists, adjustment type carpet lever setting. Cleaner hard to push" Replace belt. Replace brushes. Change throw away bag. Open bag by pulling pleats. check lever for being cleaned. 1. Set carpet adjustment lever for type carpet being cleaned. the telephone book for a HOOVER COMPANY listing, or consult the white insert accompanying this manual for the nearest location where approved service and genuine HOOVER replacement parts may be obtained. For service under Warranty, follow the instructions in the warranty provided with this product. Always identify your Cleaner by model number when requesting information or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner.) If further tions assistance Department, Lubrication The motor ing. The ball bearing be lubricated. The agitator periodically. is needed, North is equipped should is equipped contact Canton, with the Hoover Ohio with be lubricated, two 44720, Company Customer one ball bearing and one sleeve bear- but the sleeve bearing ball bearings Rela- 216.499-9200. that should should never be lubricated Ball bearings should be checked annually and lubrication of all ball bearings should be performed by the Hoover Factory Branch Service Center, or the Authorized Warranty Service Dealer, as listed on white insert. 17 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 1. Replace throw away cleaner bag promptly, before HOOVER bag made for your model cleaner. 2. To maintain effective cleaning, replace agitator overfilled. Use a genuine brushes and belt moving furniture. when necessary. 3. Turn off cleaner 4. Keep your cleaner service performed Service Dealer. when not in use, such as when operating at peak performance level - have inspection and by a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authroized Hoover 18 VCMA VACUUM Service CLEANE R MANUFACTURERS To The Consumer Since ASSOCIATION 1913 This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Association from Governmental and Private Sources concerned with product safety. These basic guidelines are for your protection and convenience. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK Never vacuum liquids Never vacuum equipment). carpeting Do not store Replace worn special is damp equipment). or wet (unless power cord immediately. ACCIDENTS live ashes or cigarette Never run machine Never let children Use extra over power when When machine come near intake Never leave machine - on, never suction ports running off at switch unplugging machine, Always unplug power attach i ng accessories. cord sharp objects tables, allow fingers, or revolving from in when unplugging grasp plug wall hair or garments BEST Keep your condition. Change and accessories from Buy or clean bags and/or optimum or replace replacement Have machine center. Store wall outlet. not cord. outlet before in manner and all accessories cleaning Periodically check revolving foreign material and remove Adjust unattended. servicing accidents intended machine from or trip- by manufacturer. PERFORMANCE machine maintain only to brushes. or cord plugged before etc. Store machine promptly after each use to prevent ping over power cord or machine. Use machine on it. on stairs. not on chairs, is turned machine or place as a toy. cleaning on floor butts. cord use machine caution Keep machine FOR using special outdoors. or frayed Never vacuum When using that machine TO AVOID Turn (unless machine cleaning parts checked carefully filters as recommended brush for build-up as necessary, when to in dry of lint, authorized by manufacturer's area - hair or other worn. manufacturer's periodically - by manufacturer efficiency. brushes from clean and in good operating never service center. authorized service outdoors. For optimum cleaning performance and safety, study and follow your Owner's Manual - keep it in a handy and safe place for future reference. THE R1 2-77 HOOVER U4057-001 COMPANY, Litho NORTH USA CANTON, OHIO 44720 56511-052