Hoover S2200 Manual - Page 2

Fill in and retain The model and serial number are located in the middle of the back of the cleaner body. For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial number in the spaces provided and retain this information. Your cleaner is model and has serial number It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner's manual. Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your Hoover product. Index Assembling Cleaner 3 Cleaner Descriptions 3 How To Use 4 ON-OFF Switch 4 Rug and Floor Nozzle 4 Storage 4 If You Have a Problem 6 Service 6 Important Safeguards 2 Maintenance 4-5 Dirt Cup 4-5 Lubrication 5 Rug and Floor Nozzle 5 Final Filter 5 Thermal Protector 6 Warranty 6 © 2003 The Hoover Company www.hoover.com Important Safeguards! When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Do not use 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 hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings and all moving parts. • Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. • Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present. • Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and the filter. • Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. When picking up very fine materials such as powder, empty dirt cup often. • Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. • Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow. • Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. • Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner. • This product contains a thermal protective device to protect it from overheating. If this device activates, turn the switch off and unplug the unit from electrical outlet. Allow the unit to cool for 30 minutes before restarting. If the thermal protector continues to activate, the product may need servicing. • Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging. • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands. • The use of an extension cord is not recommended. • Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot). • Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Save these instructions! 2