Hoover U5162 Manual - Page 5

9 10 11 Carrying handle 9 Use the carrying handle to lift the cleaner. C B Carpet height adjustment 10 The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle (B). When it is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights, turn the carpet height adjustment knob (C) to the desired setting. For ease in turning the knob, place handle in upright position and tilt cleaner back slightly. Settings 11 For maximum cleaning performance, the following carpet height settings are recommended. • Low setting: for all types of carpet and hard floors. Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push, rotate knob to the next higher setting. • Medium and High settings: for deeper pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance. 12 13 Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs 12 Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end or edge. Before reaching edge, push down on handle. This will lift up the nozzle (front of cleaner) as shown and will prevent rug from clinging to cleaner. Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached the edge, it is completely off the rug. Move cleaner back to start again, lower nozzle, and use only forward strokes. Stair cleaning 13 A stair cleaning handle has been designed for ease in using your cleaner on stairs. With handle in operating position, place fingers under edge of stair cleaning handle and guide cleaner with other hand on upper handle. As an alternative, you may use the hose and furniture nozzle for stair cleaning. Clean from bottom to top. When using cleaning tools, the agitator will continue to rotate. CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or unnecessary wear to carpet, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place it at the bottom of the stairs. Continued § 5