Hoover S3825 Manual - Page 13

Cleanintghe ExhausFt ilter N O T E : T h i si s l o c a t e d o n t h e r e a r o f t h e v a c u u m c l e a n e r . Step I R e l e a s et h e e x h a u s t filter coverand remove the cover as shown. Removethe filter by pulling the t a b t o w a r d sy o u . Step ll Tap the pleated filter on the inside of a trash can to r e m o v e e x c e s sd u s t and dirt. W A R N I N G :D o n o t apply water to pleated filter. N OTE: Replace filter if any sign of damage. S t e pl l l Once c'leaned return the exhaust filter to the vacuum cleaner. R e p l a c et h e e x h a u s t filter cover before r e s t a r t i n gt h e v a c u um cleaner. What to buy When purchasinga new HEPAExhaust Filter, ask for H O O V E Rp a r t n o . AH400to. PowerNozzlebelt replacement The belt in your power nozzle drives the a g i t a t o r . l t h a s b e e n d e s i g n e ds p e c i f i c a l l y f o r u s e i n t h i s c l e a n e ra n d i s i m p o r t a n t f o r effective operation. What to buy There are other beltsmanufacturedthat a r e s i m i l a ri n s h a p ea n d s i z e ,b u t a r e n o t designed for the HOOVERpower nozzle. Suchbelts do not operatethe agitator corr e c t l y a n d m a y c r e a t es t r e s sw h i c h c o u l d damageyour power nozzle. Use only a g e n u i n e H O O V E RB e l t p a r t n o . A H 2 0 0 0 0 w h e n a b e l t r e p l a c e m e n ti s n e c e s s a r y . Whento replace T h e b e l t s h o u l d b e c h e c k e df r o m t i m e t o time to be sure it is in good condition. To check,remove the hood (seefollowing sect i o n ) . R e p l a c et h e b e l t i f i t i s s t r e t c h e d ,c u t , or broken. Howto replace Step I D i s c o n n e c tc l e a n e r from e'lectrical outlet and disconnect power nozzle from extension wand. To removehood, turn nozzle over and unscrewthe 7 r e c e s s e dP h i l l i p s head screws. Step ll Return nozzle to originalposition. Lower Quick D i s c o n n e c tb y d e p r e s s i n gd o w n the handlerelease pedal and lift off the hood.