Hoover U5146-900 Owners Manual - Page 8

2-15 H Extra reach hose (available at additional cost) The extra reach hose provides you with a 20 foot reach to allow easier cleaning of stairs and hard to reach places. Follow the steps below for attaching and detaching hose. 2-16 2-17 J Attach wand and tools Attach tool or wand or crevice wand (some models) to the hose (H) by pushing it firmly into hose. Attach second wand or tool to the wand in the same manner. Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or loosen the connection. I J Push ON/OFF switch to OFF position and unplug from electrical outlet. Remove regular hose from cleaner. Align end of extra reach hose with projections (I) over slots (J) in dirt duct. Slide hose into slots (J) and twist hose to lock it into place. To detach hose, reverse procedure. Attach wands or tools to the other end of hose. 2-18 K Check bag indicator The indicator (K), will begin to show red as the filter bag fills with dirt. There are three conditions that will cause the indicator to become completely red: 1. The bag is full; change the bag. 2. Very fine materials have been picked up, clogging the bag pores; change the bag. 3. There is a blockage in the nozzle, hose, tools or at the bag opening; remove the blockage (see "Clearing blockages" section). 3. Maintenance Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness. Filter bag When to replace Check filter bag from time to time. It is recommended that you change the filter bag when dirt reaches the dotted line. If more dirt than this accumulates, your cleaner will not operate effectively. NOTE: All new carpet has loose fibers which can fill the bag quickly while vacuuming. So, if you are using the cleaner on new carpet, be sure to change the filter bag often. CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder or cornstarch, may seal the filter bag and may cause it to burst even though it is partially full of dirt. When the cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, change filter bag often. Where to buy Filter bags may be purchased from your Authorized Hoover Dealer (Depot), leading retailers, Hoover Factory Service Centers or through The Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.com. 8 What to buy To assure cleaning effectiveness, use only Genuine Hoover® Allergen Filtration Type Y disposable filter bags. It is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER filter bags made by The Hoover Company to assure that your cleaner operates at peak performance. HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks -- ® Changing filter bag Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. 3-1 Removing bag door To change filter bag, push down at top of bag door and pull door forward. Remove door.