Embedded Dirtfinder™ Feature - Hoover WindTunnel Manuel Du Propriétaire

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A
Embedded
DirtFINDER™ feature
(available on some
models)
With red and green lights (A), the
DirtFINDER™ system alerts the user
to areas of carpet that may need
more cleaning attention. It is able to
sense when larger amounts of dirt
particles, especially embedded dirt,
are removed.
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C
Carpet height
adjustment
The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes
place at the nozzle (C).
When it is necessary to raise and
lower the nozzle for various carpet pile
heights, slide the nozzle control knob
(D) to the desired setting.
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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) and will prevent
rug from clinging to cleaner. Contin-
ue to lift up nozzle so that when you
have reached the edge, it is com-
pletely off the rug. Move cleaner
back to start again, lower nozzle,
and use only forward strokes.
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To let you know that the
DirtFINDER™ feature is ready, the
red light will come on when the
cleaner is first turned on. After a few
B
seconds, the red light will go off and
the green light will come on. Clean-
ing may then begin.
The green light will remain on
throughout cleaning, except when
the detector senses that a larger
amount of dirt is being picked up;
then the red light will come on.
When the red light is on, you should
take additional cleaning strokes in
the area until it changes to green.
• The red light may seldom come on
during cleaning. this means that
your cleaner is picking up primarily
fine surface dust and lint which the
system may not detect, or that the
carpet is generally clean. To
increase the feature's sensitivity to
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D
E
Handle position
For ease in sliding knob, place han-
dle in the upright position and tilt
cleaner foward (E).
The nozzle will not move into the
adjusted position until the cleaner
handle is lowered to the operating
position (F).
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Edge cleaning
Special edge groomers are provided
on both sides of the nozzle to
remove dirt in carpet near base-
boards and furniture.
Guide either side of nozzle parallel
to edge of carpet or furniture.
dirt, set the switch (B) to the "HI"
position.
• At other times, the red light may
stay on for a considerable amount of
time. This means that the carpet
contains a high level of dirt which is
being removed by the cleaner. To
decrease the feature's sensitivity to
dirt, set the switch to the "REG."
(Regular) position.
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F
Settings
For maximum cleaning perfor-
mance,
the following carpet height settings are
recommended.
• Lowest setting: for bare floors and
all types of carpet
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 clean-
ing performance.
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Stair cleaning
Use the hose and powered hand
tool (some models) or furniture noz-
zle 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 car-
pet, and to prevent the cleaner
from falling, always place it at
bottom of stairs.