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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 
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 1-800-944-9200 OR

visit The Hoover Company on-line 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.

12

Check hose inlet 

8. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.
9. Remove hose end from cleaner.
10. Press hose inlet door open and clear
any blockages.

4-4

4-3

C

Check airflow path 

6. Remove hose end from cleaner.
7. Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check
for suction at end of hose (C).

a. If there is 

suction

, continue with 

step 8.

b. If there is 

no suction

, check for 

blockage in hose. Clear out hose.

Summary of Contents for U5170

Page 1: ...HOOVER Thank you for your purchase FoldAway Upright www hoover com ENGLISH pp 1 12 ESPAÑOL pág 15 21 FRANÇAIS p 22 28 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ing that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Do not use to pick up flammable 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 Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose Do not use without dirt cup or filters ...

Page 3: ... product to the store Carton contents Your cleaner comes fully assembled with the tools and hose stored on board Remove any tape or packing material from the cleaner A Cleaner B Hose cleaning tools and wands packed on cleaner Continued Cord clip To help keep the cord out of the way while cleaning position cord into cord clip C 1 1 A A C B Packed inside extension wand B Using fold down handle 1 2 1...

Page 4: ...e cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner This cleaner is intended for household use Polarized plug To reduce 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 ele...

Page 5: ...ou have reached the edge it is completely off the rug Move cleaner back to start again lower nozzle and use only for ward strokes Carpet height adjustment 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 han...

Page 6: ... and tools The tools are attached to the hose or the wand in the same manner Push tool firmly onto hose twist tool slightly to tighten or loosen connection Attach second wand or tool to the wand in the same manner 2 15 2 14 Extra reach hose available at additional cost The extra reach hose provides easier cleaning of stairs and hard to reach places Follow the steps below for attach ing and detachi...

Page 7: ...ilter C Lid D Dirt cup carry handle latch E Filter chamber release latch F While the cleaner is in operation the screen at the bottom of the filter chamber will stop larger debris from entering the pleated filter chamber This larger debris will be seen collecting in the the dirt cup The pleated filter will collect fine particles that have passed through the screen 3 1 3 2 3 4 3 3 Remove filter cha...

Page 8: ...sition Replace filter grid and dirt cup Should you want to replace this filter ask for HOOVER part no 40110004 Do not operate cleaner without any of the filters in place Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Remove dirt cup as described in Fig 3 2 Insert a flat screwdriver into slot and remove the access door K 3 15 3 14 What to buy This cleaner uses a 12 volt wedge base type 912 bulb HOOVER p...

Page 9: ...ts with your cleaner When purchasing a new belt ask for HOOVER part No 40201190 Press on handle release pedal L and lower the nozzle so it is flat Remove hose end Fig 2 11 Remove 2 screws at rear of hood 3 19 Lift hood off cleaner 3 20 Remove the 2 screws behind the agitator cover Remove agitator cover M 3 21 Remove agitator and used belt Discard used belt 3 22 3 23 With lettering to the outside o...

Page 10: ...otector 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 The agitator brush roll When to replace When agitator brushes are worn the agitator should be replaced To check condition of brushes discon nect cleaner from electrical outlet Move edge of a card across bottom plat...

Page 11: ... Check fullness of dirt cup and filter assembly empty cup and clean filters if needed 4 2 A B 4 1 Check dirt path 2 Remove dirt cup look in duct A 3 Clear blockage from dirt duct Check intake opening 4 Remove dirt cup and look in duct B 5 Clear blockage from duct 4 If you have a problem If a minor problem occurs it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the check list ...

Page 12: ...ranty Service Dealers Depots For an automated referral of authorized service outlets in the U S A phone 1 800 944 9200 OR visit The Hoover Company on line 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 ...

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