Hoover U5458910 Manual - Page 8

2-16 G Extra reach hose* The extra reach hose provides an extra 20 foot reach for easier cleaning of stairs and hard to reach high places. Follow the steps below for attaching and detaching the hose. 2-18 H 2-17 J Attach wand and tools Attach tool or wand to the hose (G). Attach second wand or tool to wand (H) by pushing it firmly onto the wand. Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or loosen the connection. How to clean tools To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent. Rinse with a damp cloth. Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry before using. I J Attach hose Push ON/OFF switch to OFF position. Remove regular hose from cleaner. Align end of extra reach hose with projections (I) over slots (J) in dirt duct. Slide hose into (J) and twist hose to lock it into place. (To detach hose, reverse procedure.) Attach wands or tools to the other end of hose. *Available at additional cost if not included with your cleaner. 2-19 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. If the bag is full; change the bag. 2. If very fine materials have been picked up, clogging the bag pores; change the bag. 3. If there is a blockage in the nozzle, hose, tools or at the bag opening; remove the blockage (see "Clearing blockages" section). 8 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 before debris reaches the bottom of the bag collar. 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. This type of debris does not activate the "Check Bag" indicator, available on some models. So, if you are using the cleaner on new carpet, be sure to change the filter bag often, even if you have a "Check Bag" indicator and it does not show red. 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 only partially full of dirt. When 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, Leading Retailers, Hoover Factory Service Centers, or through The Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.com. What to buy To assure cleaning effectiveness, use only Genuine HOOVER® HEPA Filtration Type Y disposable filter bags. It is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER filter bags distributed by The Hoover Company to assure that your cleaner operates at peak performance. HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks - ® ®