HOOVER_
Bagged Tempo TM
Upright Vacuum Cleaner
www.hoover.com
Thank you for
your purchase!
Owner's Manual
ENGLISH -I, pp. 1-12
ESPANOL -I, pag. 13-20
FRANGAIS -i, pag. 21-28
This product was designed for
easy assembly (see page 3)
Review this manual before
operating cleaner
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SERIAL
NUMBER
Assembling Cleaner .......................... 3-4
How to use ............................................ 5
Cleaner Description .......................... 5
Cleaning "rooms ................................ 7-8
[f You Have a Probmem ........................ 12
Clearing BIockages ........................ 12
Important Safeguards .......................... 2
Maintenance
Authorized Service .......................... li
Cleaning Filters ................................ 9
Lubrication ...................................... li
Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ...... li
Replacing Belt ............................ I0=II
Replacing Headlight ........................ iO
Replacing FHter Bag ...................... 8=9
Thermal Protector .............................. li
Warranty .............................................. i2
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When using an electrical appliance, always foiJow
basic precautions_ including the following:
READ ALL iNSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THiS APPLIANCE
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m To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Cmose supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Do not aJIow vacuum cmeaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
Keep hair, [oose c[othing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings,
rotating agitator and other moving parts. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or
when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use to pick up flammabJe or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine
wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.
Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the
cleaner and the bag.
Amways turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.
Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. Empty bag frequently when picking
up very fine matedaJs such as powder.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.
Do not puI[ or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, dose door on cord or put[ cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off a[[ controls before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never
handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. ff appliance is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, [eft outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover
Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Denier (Depot).
Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause
hazards.
If you need any assistance:
Visit our website at www.hoover.com. Click on the "Service" button
to find the service outlet nearest you OR
Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of service outlet
locations (U.S. only) OR
Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer
Response Center.
Please do not return this product to the store.
Carton contents
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Empty carton. Find the parts shown
before disposing of packing materials.
A. Handle section
B. Cleaner body
C. Hose, cleaning tools and wands
D. Crevice wand (included with some
models)
E. Handle bolts and nuts packet (in
bag with owner's manual)
Attach handle
Remove bag door on cleaner body by
pushing down at top of door and pulling
door outward.
Switch (A) above bag door should be
in OFF position.
Slide handle onto cleaner body.
Push bolts into holes on back of handle.
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Place nuts in recessed areas on
front of handle. Hold each nut in
place while tightening each bolt
securely with a Phillips screw driver.
Reposition bag door by fitting tabs
on bottom of door into opening.
Press top of door to snap securely
shut.
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Position cord on back of cleaner as
shown and press cord into clip.
Attach hose
Align end of hose with projections
(A) over slots (B) in dirt duct.
Note: Hose must be connected as shown for
all operations.
Slide hose into duct (B) and twist
hose to lock it into place.
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Lift hose tube cover (C).
Position hose over hose hook (D)
and into hose tube (E).
Position tools
Place smaller unridged end of wand
into bottom of rack. Snap wand into
clip. Repeat with other wand.
Snap ends of dusting brush (A),
crevice tool (B) and furniture nozzle
(C) into clips as shown.
Place crevice wand (D) (available
on some models) inside extension
wand (E).
Cleaner description
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1. Handle
2. Hose
3. ON/OFF switch: located
on left rear corner of
cleaner body
4. Carrying handle
5. Bag door
6. Check bag indicator
7. Stair cleaning handle:
located on lower edge of
dirt cup.
8. Headlight
9. Furniture guard: helps
prevent cleaner from
marking furniture.
10. Nozzle control knob:
slide knob to correct set-
ting for height of carpet
being cleaned.
11. Wands
12. Cord hooks: wrap cord
around hooks for storage.
The top hook rotates right
or left for easy cord
release.
13. Crevice tool
14. Handle release lever:
step on lever to lower
handle to operating or
low positions.
15. Dusting brush
16. Final filter exhaust
17. Furniture nozzle
18. Hose hook
19. Crevice wand*: stores
inside of extension
wand
*Available on
some models
Operate cleaner only at
voltage specified on data
plate on bottom of
cleaner.
This cleaner is intended
for household use.
Polarized plug
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Toreduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
ON-OFF switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Toturn cleaner ON, push switch (A) toward
front of cleaner.
Toturn cleaner OFF,push toward back of
cleaner.
Cord clip
To help keep the cord out of the way while
vacuuming, position cord down into cord
clip (B) located between top cord hook
and handle.
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Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has three
positions; upright for storage and when
using cleaning tools; operating posi-
tion for general operation on carpet
and floors; low for reaching under low
furniture. Step on handle release lever
to lower handle.
Transporting cleaner
Put handle in upright position. Tilt
cleaner back on rear wheels. Push
forward.
Carrying handle
Use the carrying handle to lift the
cleaner.
Carpet height
adjustment
The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes
place at the nozzle (A).
When it is necessary to raise and lower the
nozzle for various carpet pile heights, slide
the nozzle control knob (B) to the desired
setting.
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Handle position
For ease in sliding knob, place handle
in the upright position (C).
The nozzle will not move into the
adjusted position until the cleaner
handle is lowered to the operating
position (D).
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Settings
For maximum cleaning performance,
the following carpet height settings are
recommended.
• Lowest setting: for all types of carpet
and hard floors.
Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push,
slide knob to the next higher setting.
• Higher settings: for very deep pile
carpet where easier pushing effort is
desired, while maintaining good cleaning
performance.
Cleaning lightweight
flexible 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) 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 for-
ward strokes.
Edge cleaning
Edge cleaning is provided on both sides
of the nozzle to remove dirt in carpet
near baseboards and furniture.
Guide either side of nozzle parallel to
edge of carpet or furniture.
Stair cleaning
A stair cleaning handle has been
designed for ease in using your cleaner
on stairs. With handle in operating posi-
tion, 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 agita-
tor 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.
Cleaning tools
Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above
the floor and for reaching hard to clean
areas.
The cleaner is ready for tool use when
handle is in upright position.
CAUTION: Agitator continues to
rotate while cleaner handle is in
upright position. Avoid tipping clean-
er or setting it on furniture, fringed
area rugs or carpeted stairs during
tool use.
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.
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Remove hose
When using cleaning tools, cleaner
handle should be in the upright posi-
tion. Also, turn cleaner OFF before
disconnecting and connecting hose
to hose tube {A).
To use hose, lift hose end as shown.
Lower cover (B) onto hose tube. When
you are finished cleaning with the tools,
be sure to lift cover from hose tube
and reposition hose end into tube.
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Select proper tool
C. Dusting brush may be used for
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters, and registers.
D. Furniture nozzle may be used for
upholstered furniture, draperies, mat-
tresses, clothing, automobile interiors,
and carpeted stairs.
E. Crevice tool may be used in tight
spaces, corners and along edges in
such places as dresser drawers, uphol-
stered furniture, stairs and baseboards.
F. Extension wands are used to give
extra length to your hose. Use it with any
of the above tools.
G. Crevice wand (included on some
models) may be used for the same
tasks as the crevice tool is used. It can
also be used for extra reach with the
dusting brush and/or extension wand.
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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.
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.
Push ON/OFF switch to OFF position
and unplug from electrical outlet.
Remove regular hose from cleaner.
Align end of extra reach hose with projec-
tions (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.
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).
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure contin-
ued 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 vac-
uuming. So, if you are using the cleaner
on new carpet, be sure to change the fil-
ter 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 Fac-
tory Service Centers or through The
Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoover, com.
What to buy
To assure cleaning effectiveness, use
only Genuine Hoover® Allergen Filtration
TweY 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.
Removing bag door
Tochange filter bag, push down at top
of bag door and pull door forward.
Remove door.
Secondary and final
filters
Removing and installing filter
bag
Grasp filter bag collar (A) and pull collar
from tube (B).
Note: Do not clean out old filter bag and
reuse. Discard used filter bag.
Hold new filter bag as shown. Align
opening in filter bag with (B).
Push (A) firmly onto (B).
Tuck in filter bag.
Replacing bag door
Reposition bag door by placing tabs on
bottom of door into opening (C).
Press top of door to snap securely shut.
Cleaning secondary fi_ter
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
The secondary filter (A), located behind
the gd[[ in the bottom of bag compart-
ment, protects the motor from dirt
particles.
If filter becomes dirty, pull off grill and lift
out filter.
Hand wash filter in cold water with mild
detergent, then air dry.
Reposition dry filter and grill.
Should you want to replace this filter, ask
for HOOVER part No. 38765019.
Cleaning final filter
The final filter assists in returning clean
air to the room.
To remove this filter when it becomes
dirty, remove bag door and pull down
top of filter.
Removing and replacing filter
Lift out filter (B) and hand wash it in cold
water with mild detergent.
Let filter air dry and reposition it on the
side of cleaner.
Reposition bag door.
Should you want to replace this filter, ask
for HOOVER part No. 40110004.
Do not operate cleaner without either
the secondary or final filter in place.
Check agitator shield
Because your cleaner picks up so well,
we strongly recommend you check for
debris accumulation under the agitator
shield each time you clean the filters.
Removing debris under the shield will
help maintain your cleaner's excellent
pick up and suction. Remove debris as
follows:
1. Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
2. Check for dirt accumulation by remov-
ing bottom plate (Fig. 3-10), removing
agitator (Fig. 3-11), and lifting agitator
shield (Fig. 3-13).
3. Remove any debris and replace
shield, agitator and bottom plate (Figs.
3-13 to 3-15).
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Headlight replacement
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base
type 912 bulb, HOOVER part No.
27313101.
Remove lens - Disconnect clean-
er from electrical outlet.
Using a screwdriver, remove the two
screws as shown and lift off lens.
Install bulb - Pull old bulb straight
out of socket. Push new bulb straight
into socket until locked in place.
Excessive force is not required.
Replace lens - Reposition lens and
secure with the two screws.
Belt replacement
The belt on your Hoover cleaner causes
the agitator to rotate and is important for
the effective operation of the cleaner.
The belt is located under the bottom
plate of the cleaner and should be
checked from time to time to be sure it is
in good condition.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Tocheck belt, remove bottom plate as
shown in "How to replace". Replace belt
if it is stretched, cut or broken.
What to buy
Toassure effective operation, use only
genuine HOOVER belts with your
cleaner. When purchasing a new belt,
ask for HOOVER part No. 38528033
(belt package part number 40201160).
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove bottom plate
Place handle in low position and turn
cleaner over so bottom side is up.
Remove the 4 screws as shown with a
Phillips screwdriver.
Lift off bottom plate (A).
Remove agitator brush roll
Remove agitator and used belt.
Discard used belt.
Install new belt
With lettering on outside of belt and
positioned as shown in box on (B), slide
new belt over motor pulley (C).
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Replace agitator brush roll
Insert agitator through belt and place
belt in belt guide (D) on agitator.
Should the agitator shield (E) become
dislodged while replacing the belt or the
agitator, reposition it as shown noting the
placement of its belt guide (F).
Secure agitator
Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into posi-
tion by first sliding end opposite the belt
into the rectangular slot (G) on side of
cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator (H) into place.
Turn agitator making sure belt is not
pinched between agitator and agitator
shield.
Replace bottom plate
Reposition bottom plate and 4 Phillips
head screws. Tighten screws securely.
The agitator brush roll
When to replace
When agitator brushes are worn, the
agitator should be replaced.
Tocheck condition of brushes, discon-
nect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Move edge of a card across bottom
plate while turning agitator. To maintain
cleaning effectiveness, replace agitator
if brushes do not touch card.
What to buy
Your cleaner requires either a 13" or 15"
agitator. When purchasing a new agita-
tor, ask for one of the following:
13" - HOOVER part No. 48414110
15" - HOOVER part No. 48414115.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator
following directions in "The belt" section
beginning with Fig. 3-10.
Discard old agitator.
Continue following the directions in "The
belt" section to reposition belt, new
agitator and bottom plate.
Lubrication
The motor is equipped with bearings
that contain sufficient lubrication for the
life of the motor. The addition of lubricant
could cause damage. Therefore, do not
add lubricant to motor bearings.
The agitator brush roll is equipped with
two ball bearings that should be lubri-
cated periodically by a Hoover Factory
Service Center or an Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
Thermal protector
An internal thermal protector has been
designed into your cleaner to protect it
from overheating.
When the thermal protector activates,
the cleaner will stop running. If this
happens, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the cleaner OFF and discon-
nect it from the electrical outlet.
2. Check secondary and final filters for
dirt accumulation.
3. Refer to "Clearing blockages"
section.
4. When cleaner is unplugged and
the motor cools for 30 minutes, the
thermal protector automatically resets
and cleaning may continue.
If the thermal protector continues to
activate after following the above steps,
your cleaner may need servicing
(see"Service" section).
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service
and genuine HOOVER parts, locate
the nearest Hoover Factory Service
Center or Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by:
• checking the Yellow Pages under
"Vacuum Cleaners - Household" OR -
• checking the list of Factory Service
Centers provided with this cleaner
OR-
• checking the Service section of The
Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoover.com OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an
automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only).
Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover
Company in North Canton for service,
this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact
The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, North Canton,
Ohio 44720, Phone: 330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the
complete model number when
requesting information or ordering parts.
(The model number appears on the
bottom of the cleaner.)
Hoover cleaning
performance
This Hoover Cleaning Performance Sys-
tem is for comparing the relative pro-
gressive performance of Hoover
uprights only and not for comparison
with any other brands. The majority of
this rating is based upon the ASTM
International Carpet Cleaning Effective-
ness Test (ASTM Test F608). Other per-
formance factors include Hose Power
(ASTM Test F558), Surface Litter Clean-
ing, Hard Floor Cleaning, Edge Clean-
ing, Cleaning Width, and Air Filtration.
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If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below.
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in
• Plug unit in firmly
• No voltage in wall plug
• Check fuse or breaker
• Blown fuse or tripped breaker
• Replace fuse or reset breaker
• Thermal protector activated
• Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes
(this will reset the thermal protector).
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Broken or worn belt
• Replace belt
• Agitator brush roll worn
• Replace brush roll
• Filter bag full
• Change filter bag
• Incorrect carpet height setting
• Move nozzle control knob to lower
setting
• Blockage in air flow passage
• Clear blockage
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Incorrect carpet height setting
• Move nozzle control knob to a
higher setting
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Belt broken or stretched
• Replace agitator brush roll belt as
described in Figs. 3-17 through 3-27 in
the Maintenance section.
Clearing bleckages
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Low suction or pick up may be due to a
blockage in the system. Refer to the fol-
lowing steps to check for blockages
continuing with each step until the
bmockage is found:
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect
from electrical outlet.
I. Check fullness of filter bag; change if
needed.
Check airflow path
2. Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check
for suction at end of hose (A).
a. If there is suction, continue with
step 3.
b. If there is no suction, check for
blockage in hose and dirt tube as
follows:
1) Disconnect hose from dirt duct
(C) by reversing procedure for
"Attach hose" (Fig. 1-8 and 1-9).
2) Clear out hose.
3) Look into (C) and remove block-
age.
3. Check connection at hose tube (B);
remove any blockage.
Checking under bottom plate
4. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.
5. Remove bottom plate, belt and agita-
tor (see "The belt" section).
Look into opening (D) for blockages and
remove.
6. Remove agitator shield (see Fig. 3-
13) and remove any loose debris which
may have accumulated under it.
Fui| One Year
Warranty
(Domestic Use)
'Four 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
possessions, or in Canada or from a
U.S. Military Exchange. Appliances
purchased elsewhere are covered by a
limited one year warranty which covers
the cost of parts only. This warranty
does not apply if the appliance is used
in a commercial or rental application.
Warranty service can only be obtained
by presenting the appliance to one of
the following Authorized Warranty
Service outlets. Proof of purchase will
be required before service is rendered.
1. Hoover Factory Service Centers
2. Hoover Authorized Warranty
Service Dealers (Depots)
For an automated referral of
authorized service outlets in the
U.S,A., phone 1o800o944o9200 OR
visit The Hoover Company onqine at
www.hoover.com
This warranty does not cover pick up,
delivery, or house calls; however, if you
mail your appliance to a Hoover Factory
Service Center for warranty service,
transportation will be paid one way.
While this warranty gives you specific
legal rights, you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state
(or province).
If further assistance is needed, or if
there are questions concerning this
warranty or the availability of warranty
service outlets, write or phone the
Consumer Response Center, The Hoover
Company, 101 East Maple St., North
Canton, Ohio 44720.
Phone 330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario, L7R 4A8.
Phone 1-800-263-6376.
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