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Owner’s
® Manual
Dimension
Vacuum Cleaner
(Including Limited & Supreme models)
®
Read this manual before
operating cleaner
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Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product. Important Safeguards! This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance dur- When using an electrical appliance, always follow ing assembly or operation call basic precautions, including the following: 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE outlet locations (U.S. only) or 1-216-499-9499 to speak with a
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Assembling cleaner STEP 2: Assemble handle It is extremely important to read and Note: The white switch lock above the ON/OFF switch, aids in assembly of your cleaner. Assembly can be continued if the switch lock is missing. follow all the instruction steps in order. However, do not remove the switch lock until assembly is completed. Align upper handle and The assembled cleaner will look lower handle as shown. like this drawing. ON/OFF SWITCH 1 ROD SECTIONS If you need assistance with any step
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4 8 CORD ARROW STEP 4: Attach PROTECTOR handle Note location of tapered rails on bracket and on lower handle. (Fig. 8) RAILS Rotate cord protector on cord until you see its arrow. (Fig. 4) 9 5 RAILS CORD PROTECTOR With printed side of bracket facing up, slide rails on bracket onto rails on lower handle until bracket snaps past the lock tab. GROOVE (Fig. 9) UPPER SLOT LOCK TAB HANDLE BRACKET 6 UPPER Pull bracket toward bottom of HANDLE With arrow on cord protector HOLE handle slightly to make su
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Push bolt into hole on lower 11 15 Note round opening and hooks SLOTS front of handle. (Fig. 11) NUT on back of bag compartment. BOLT If bolt will not go through hole DIRT Place opening over dirt tube TUBE easily , check the following: HOOKS and align hooks with slots in handle. • the bracket is properly Push very firmly to snap positioned (see Fig. 9) hooks into handle. (Fig. 15) • the handle is pushed BAG Pull on bag compartment to COMPART- down completely MENT make sure it is compl
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Pull switch lock above ON/OFF 19 22 switch straight out. (Fig. 19) Dispose of switch lock. SWITCH Note: If switch lock has come LOCK Position wand,with smaller end off during assembly make down,in side of cleaner as sure switch is in the OFF shown. (Fig. 22) position (down) before plug- ON/OFF ging cord into electrical outlet. SWITCH STEP 7: Attach 20 HOSE 23 hose and tools DOOR Open tool cover (some models C With cleaner handle in lowest only). A position, open hose door and B insert hose end
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The assembled cleaner will look like Cleaner How to use the drawing below. To reduce the risk of electric shock, description this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). 1 1. Handle This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not 2. ON/OFF switch 2 fit fully in the outlet, reverse the 3. Cord hooks: wrap cord around plug. If it still does not fit, contact a hooks for storage. The top hook 3 qualified electrician to install the can be rot
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setting when cleaning floors. Carpet height Cleaning lightweight adjustment flexible rugs The cleaning of carpet and rugs 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) and will NOZZLE prevent rug from clinging to takes place at the nozzle. cleaner. Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached If it is necessary to raise and lower the edge, it is completely off the NOZZLE
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C. Attach wand Cleaning tools and tools The cleaning tools allow you to do specific cleaning tasks and to clean The tools are attached to the hose hard to reach areas. or the wand in the same manner. Push tool firmly onto hose; twist tool The tool set includes a hose, slightly to tighten or loosen connec- extension wand, crevice tool, tion. furniture nozzle and dusting brush. Use tools with cleaner handle in upright position. A. Move nozzle CAUTION: Agitator continues to rotate while cleaner han
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If your cleaner did not originally include a micro filtration bag, using Maintenance Genuine HOOVER® Micro Filtration Type Z disposable bags will The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the improve the cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner. cleaner. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and keep this owner’s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when Regular HOOVER® Type Z disposable bags also fit your cleaner. needed. Proper use and
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The headlight What to buy This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge 5. Remove bulb by pulling straight base type 912 bulb, Hoover part out of socket; push new bulb into No. 27313-105. socket until it locks in place. How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electri- cal outlet and detach hose from cleaner. 6. Place hood on cleaner body and 1. Remove nozzle control knob on press firmly to snap all four latches. front of hood by grasping knob and Pull up on hood slightly to make pulling up. sure all four
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How to replace 5. Slip agitator through new belt Disconnect cleaner from electri- (with lettering toward outside of cal outlet and detach hose from cleaner). Lower end of belt into cleaner. opening in cleaner body; reposition 1. Place handle in operating agitator. position and turn cleaner over. LIFT HERE BELT To remove bottom plate, insert GUIDE end of flat screwdriver into wide area of right-hand slot and push SLOT SLOT handle of screwdriver to the rear. Repeat in left-hand slot. 2. Rotate pl
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The Agitator Clearing obstructions When to replace Remove large items from surfaces before vacuuming to prevent obstructions and to maintain cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner. Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet If an obstruction occurs during When agitator brushes are worn, tool use, turn cleaner off and the agitator should be replaced. disconnect from electrical outlet To check condition of brushes, and disconnect hose from move edge of a card across cleaner. Open hose door and bot
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If you have a problem Service This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts, condition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem occurs, locate the nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found. Therefore, Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by: this check list is provided for your convenience. • checking the Yellow Pages under “Va
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Full One Year Warranty (Domestic Use) Your HOOVER® appliance is warranted in normal household use, in accordance with the Owner’s Manual against original defects in material and workmanship for a period of one full year from date of purchase. This warranty provides, at no cost to you, all labor and parts to place this appliance in correct operating condition during the warranted period. This warranty applies when the appliance is purchased in the United States including its territories and poss
