Hoover PLATINUM Cordless Stick Vac Vacuum Cleaner Owner's manual PDF View/Download (2024)

Battery Fuel Gauge: Battery Capacity Indicator Information

All three LEDS will momentarily light when the product’s power switch is turned on. Then the

Battery Fuel Gauge will indicate the pack’s remaining capacity as noted below.

NOTE: Unit and lights will turn off when battery is fully discharged.

3 LEDs lit Remaining battery capacity > 75%

2 LEDs lit Remaining battery capacity > 50%

1 LED lit Remaining battery capacity > 25%

1 LED blinking Remaining battery capacity < 25%

1. FEATURES 3. MAINTENANCE

2. HOW TO OPERATE

For filter replacement, please call 1-877-697-5866 or visit our website at www.hoover.com to locate

a dealer nearest you. Filter Service part # 902185003

ANY SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN

AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Call The Exclusive Hoover Platinum Collection™ Member Services

Line 1.877.MYPLTNM (1.877.697.5866) USA & Canada

In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized HOOVER

®

Dealer

or visit www.hoover.com. Costs of any transportation to and from any place of repair are to be paid by

the owner. The service parts used in this unit are easily replaced and readily available from an authorized

HOOVER

®

Dealer or retailer. Always identify your product by the model number and manufacturing code

when requesting information or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears behind the dirt

cup of the product.)

5. TROUBLESHOOTING & SERVICE

STICK

VAC

ASPIRATEUR

VERTICAL

BARREDORA

DE SUCCIÓN

4. BATTERY FUEL GAUGE, DISPOSAL & SERVICE

4. BATTERY FUEL GAUGE, DISPOSAL & SERVICE

Battery Disposal

WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR

EXPOSURE TO TOXIC MATERIAL

CAUTION: The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical

burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above manufacturer’s maximum

temperature limit (60˚C/140˚F), or incinerate. Replace battery with HOOVER

®

®

battery Part # BH50000 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire

or explosion. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not

disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or remove any component projecting

from the battery terminals. The battery and charger have no user serviceable parts.

Fire or injury may result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy

insulating tape to prevent shorting.

Lithium-ion Batteries

The battery must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. The EPA certified

RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery indicates Techtronic Industries, a corporate

affiliate of Hoover, Inc., is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries

at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program

provides a convenient alternative to placing used Li-ion batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream,

which may be illegal in your area.

Please visit www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/ for information on Li-ion battery recycling and disposal bans/

restrictions in your area. Hoover, Inc., involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our

environment and conserving our natural resources.

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Instructions d’Utilisation et d’Entretien

Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions avant d’utiliser votre aspirateur vertical HOOVER

MD

.

Operating and Servicing Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully before using your HOOVER

®

Stick Vac.

Instrucciones de Funcionamiento y Mantenimiento

Lea atentamente estas instrucciones antes de usar su Barredora de succión HOOVER

®

.

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All Rights Reserved. Tous droits réservés. Todos los derechos reservados. #1113385000 R2. 11/08

OWNER’S MANUAL

GUIDE D’UTILISATION • MANUAL DEL USUARIO

THIS VACUUM IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

CLEANER ASSEMBLY MAY INCLUDE SMALL PARTS. SMALL PARTS CAN

PRESENT A CHOKING HAZARD.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be

followed, including the following:

• READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHISAPPLIANCE.

• ALWAYSFOLLOWTHESESAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.

• SEESEPARATEMANUALPERTAININGTOBATTERYANDCHARGING

OPERATION.

• DONOTLEAVEVACUUMCLEANERUNATTENDED.

• WARNING:FULLYASSEMBLEVACUUMCLEANERBEFOREOPERATING.

• WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF

CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

WASH HANDS AFTER USING.

WARNING

:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

•Donotusetheunit,store,orchargebatteryoutdoorsoronwetsurfaces.Donotallowtogetwet.

•Donotallowtobeusedasatoy.Closeattentionisnecessarywhenusedbyornearchildren.

•Useonlyasdescribedinthismanual.Useonlymanufacturer’srecommendedattachments.

•Donotusechargerwithdamagedcordorplug.Ifvacuumorchargerisnotworkingasitshould,

hasbeendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,ordroppedintowater,returnittoaservicecenterfor

inspection.CalltheExclusiveHooverPlatinumCollection™MemberServicesLine1.877.MYPLTNM

(1.877.697.5866)Mon.-Fri.8am-5pmEST(USA&Canada)orvisitwww.hoover.comforthe

nearestservicecenter.

•Donotpullorcarrybychargercord,usecordasahandle,closeadooroncord,orpullcordaround

sharpedgesorcorners.Donotrunapplianceovercord.Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.

•Donotunplugchargerbypullingoncord.Tounplugcharger,grasptheplug,notthecord.

•Donothandlecharger(includingchargerplugandterminals),battery,orappliancewithwethands.

•Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,andallpartsofbodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts.

•Donotpickupanythingthatisburningorsmoking,suchascigarettes,matchesorhotashes.

•Donotusethevacuumcleanerwithoutfilteranddirtcupinplace.

•Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.

•Donotusetopickupflammableorcombustibleliquidssuchasgasoline,oruseinareaswhere

theymaybepresent.

•Leaksfrombatterycellscanoccurunderextremeconditions.Ifanyliquidgetsontheskin

washquicklywithsoapandwater.Ifanyliquidgetsintotheeyes,donotrubeyes,immediately

flushthemwithcleanwatercontinuouslyforaminimumof15minutes.Seekmedicalattention

immediately.

•Useonlythecharger(HooverPart#BH50005)suppliedbythemanufacturertorecharge.

•Storethevacuumcleanerindoors.Putthevacuumcleanerawayafterusetopreventtripping

accidents.

•Useonlybattery(HooverPart#BH50000)suppliedbymanufacturertooperatethisproduct.

•Alwaysturnoffandremovebatterybeforeconnectingordisconnectingoptionalmotorizedpower

brush,orbeforeservicing.

•Donotdisposeofbatteryinafireortrashcompactor.Seebatterydisposalsectionatendofthis

manualfordirections.

•Donotputanyobjectintoopenings.Donotusewithanyopeningblocked;keepfreeofdust,lint,

hair, and anything that mayreduceairflow.

•Donotincineratethecharger,battery,orapplianceevenifitisseverelydamaged.Thebatteriescan

explodeinafire.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly

Line up nozzle with main body

and firmly push nozzle into

body of unit until nozzle locks

into place. NOTE: To remove,

push release button and pull

the nozzle away from the body

of the unit.

If a minor problem develops, it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified by

using the checklist below.

FRONT

1. On/Off Switch (0=OFF,

I=Suction ON,

I I =Suction and Brush ON)

2. Fuel Gauge

3. Battery Cavity

4. Dirt Cup

5. Large Debris Opening

6. Bottom Nozzle Cover

(underneath nozzle)

BACK

11. H a n d l e

12. Dirt Cup Release

Button

13. Carry Handle

14. Nozzle Release

Button

DIRT CUP AND FILTER

7. Filter Cap

8. Filter (inside filter cap)

9. Baffle Tube

10. Bottom Empty

Release Button

1.1

™

1

2

4

5

6

3

9

10

7

8

13

12

11

14

Insert handle into body.

NOTE: Ensure handle faces

proper direction.

Insert screw and tighten until

secure.

NOTE: DO NOT over tighten

screw.

Charge battery fully before

first use. NOTE: See battery

and charging manual for bat-

tery charging instructions. Use

only manufacturer’s supplied

or recommended battery and

charger.

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

Insert charged battery into bat-

tery cavity until latch is locked

into place. NOTE: Be sure

to turn switch to off position

marked “O”.

Hold down nozzle with foot

and tilt back to reclining posi-

tion.

To turn vacuum on, roll button

forward.

PUSH DIAL:

O - OFF

I - Suction ON

II - Suction and Brushroll ON

To remove and charge battery,

pull on release lever located on

end of battery and pull out gen-

tly. Return switch to off position.

Dirt Cup & Filter Removal & Replacement

IMPORTANT: For best results, clean after each use.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE: Each time the dirt cup is emptied, the filter should be cleaned

(Filter will be discolored after use. This will not affect the filter’s performance.)

Dirt Cup Removal and Cleaning

Baffle Tube Removal and Replacement

Filter Removal and Cleaning

Belt and Brushroll Replacement

To Remove dirt cup, depress

the dirt cup release button

located on the top of the dirt

cup and tip away from the

body of the unit.

RE MOVA L

Hold dirt cup right side up and

press bottom release button to

open trap door.

Press dirt cup empty button over trash can to release debris.

Push door closed until latch clicks.

Turn baffle tube counter clock-

wise until it stops. Pull out baffle

tube, hold over trash can and

shake free debris.

REPLACEMENT

To replace baffle tube, insert

back into dirt cup, align slots

and twist clockwise till tube

locks in place.

3.1

3.9

3.2

3.10

3.3

3.11

WARNING: Always dry filter

for 24 hours before replacing.

WARNING: Do not use deter-

gent or hot water to clean

filter.

3.4

3.12

3.5

Dirt Cup and Filter Replacement

REPLACEMENT

Insert filter into filter cap with

microlayer side facing in.

Insert filter cap into dirt cup.

Place bottom of dirt cup onto

housing and pivot into place

until dirt cup release button

locks.

3.6

3.7

3.8

Service

PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Product does not turn on 1. Battery is not in product. 1. Insert battery into product.

2. Battery is not inserted properly. 2. Make sure battery is fully seated in battery cavity.

3. Battery is not charged. 3. Remove and charge battery or replace with second charged battery.

4. Battery is too hot. 4. Remove battery and let cool for 30 minutes, replace battery and retry or

replace with second charged battery.

5. Internal component damage. 5. Call for service: Exclusive Hoover Platinum Collection™ Member Services

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Product turns off while

in use

1. Battery is fully discharged. 1. Remove and charge battery or replace with second charged battery.

2. Battery is too hot. 2. Remove battery and let cool for 30 minutes, replace battery and retry or

replace with second charged battery.

Product does not pick

up dirt

3. Internal component damage. 3. Call for service: Exclusive Hoover

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Platinum Collection™ Member Services

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1. Dirt cup may be full. 1. Empty dirt cup.

2. Filter may be dirty. 2. Clean and/or wash filter.

3. Baffle tube may be dirty. 3. Remove and clean.

4. Airpath may be clogged. 4. Make sure the battery is removed and the product is off. Remove nozzle by

pressing the nozzle release button and pulling the nozzle in a downward

motion. Remove any debris clogged in the nozzle airpath. Reassemble

nozzle to the product.

5. Internal component damage. 5. Call for service: Exclusive Hoover

®

Platinum Collection™ Member Services

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Brushroll will not turn 1. Brushroll may have an obstruction. 1. Make sure the battery is removed and the product is turned off. Remove

nozzle by pressing the nozzle release button and pulling the nozzle in

a downward motion. Remove any debris clogged in the nozzle airpath.

Reassemble nozzle to the product.

2. Motor protection device tripped. 2. Turn product to off position, product will reset in approximately 30 minutes.

3. Broken belt. 3.Make sure the battery is removed and the product is off. Remove nozzle cover

replace with recommended belt and replace nozzle cover.

4. Internal component damage. 4. Call for service: Exclusive Hoover

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Platinum Collection™ Member Services

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Pull out filter cap. Pull out filter and brush clean. Rinse under cold water

as needed.

WARNING: Remove battery before servicing.

Turn vacuum nozzle over. Remove screws indicated by arrows on

bottom nozzle plate. LIft plate off nozzle bottom to access brush, belt

and nozzle.

After replacement turn brushroll making sure belt turns freely.

Return nozzle plate and screws.

CET ASPIRATEUR A ÉTÉ CONÇU POUR USAGE DOMESTIQUE SEULEMENT.

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

AVERTISsem*nT :

L’ASSEMBLAGE DE L’APPAREIL COMPREND DES PETITES PIÈCES. CES DERNIÈRES

PRÉSENTENT UN DANGER D’ÉTOUFFEMENT.

Pendantl’utilisationd’unappareilélectrique,toujoursprendredesprécautionsélémentaires,notamment:

• LIRETOUTESLESINSTRUCTIONSAVANTD’UTILISERCETAPPAREIL.

• TOUJOURSSUIVRECESCONSIGNESDESÉCURITÉ.

• POURCONNAÎTRELESINSTRUCTIONSRELATIVESÀLACHARGEDELAPILE,CONSULTER

LE GUIDE D’UTILISATION DE LA PILE ET DU CHARGEUR (GUIDE SÉPARÉ).

• NEPASLAISSERL’ASPIRATEURSANSSURVEILLANCE.

• AVERTISsem*nT:ASSEMBLERENTIÈREMENTL’ASPIRATEURAVANTDEL’UTILISER.

• MISEENGARDE:CEPRODUITCONTIENTDESSUBSTANCESCHIMIQUESRECONNUES

PAR L’ÉTAT DE LA CALIFORNIE COMME CAUSANT LE CANCER, DES ANOMALIES

CONGÉNITALES OU DES PROBLÈMES DE REPRODUCTION.

SE LAVER LES MAINS APRÈS AVOIR UTILISÉ LE PRODUIT.

AVERTISsem*nT :

AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE,

DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE BLESSURES :

• Nepasutiliserl’appareil,rangerlechargeurourechargerlapileàl’extérieurousurunesurfacemouillée.

Garderausec.

• Nepaspermettrequel’appareilsoitutilisécommeunjouet.Êtreparticulièrementvigilantlorsquel’appareilestutilisé

pardesenfantsouàproximitéd’enfants.

• Utilisercetappareiluniquementdelafaçondécritedansceguide.Utiliseruniquementlesaccessoiresrecommandés

parlefabriquant.

• Nepasutiliserlechargeursilaficheoulecordonsontendommagés.Sil’aspirateuroulechargeurfonctionnemal,s’il

esttombéouaétéendommagéoulaisséàl’extérieur,ous’ilesttombédansl’eau,ildoitêtreapportéàunCentrede

servicepouryêtreinspecté.VeuillezappelerleServiceexclusifd’assistancetéléphoniqueauxmembresdelagamme

PlatinumCollectionMCau1877MYPLTNM(1877697-5866),dulundiauvendredide8hà17h(HNE,auxÉtats-Unis

etauCanada)ouvisiterlewww.hoover.compourconnaîtrelecentredeserviceleplusproche.

• Nepastirersurlecordonduchargeurniutiliserlecordonduchargeurpourtransporterl’appareil,utiliserlecordon

commeunepoignée,fermeruneportesurlecordonoutirerlecordonautourdecoinsoud’arêtesvives.Nepasfaire

passerl’appareilsurlecordon.Garderlecordonéloignédetoutesurfacechauffée.

• Nepastirersurlecordonpourdébrancherlechargeur.Saisirlaficheetnonlecordonpourdébrancherlechargeur.

• Nepasmanipulerlechargeur(ycomprislaficheetlesbornes),lapileoul’appareilaveclesmainsmouillées.

• Garderlescheveux,lesvêtementsamples,lesdoigtsettouteautrepartieducorpsàbonnedistancedesouvertureset

despiècesmobilesdel’appareil.

• Nepasutiliserl’aspirateurpourramassertoutematièrequidégagedelafuméeouquibrûle,commedescigarettes,

desallumettesoudescendreschaudes.

FRANÇAIS

If you need assistance:

Visit our website at hoover.com. Click on the “Customer Service” link to find the service outlet nearest you OR Call 1-800-

944-9 200

for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR Call the Exclusive Hoover Platinum

Collection™ Member Services Line 1. 8 7 7. M Y P L T N M ( 1 . 8 7 7. 6 9 7. 5 8 6 6 ) , Mon-Fri 8am-5pm EST. For assistance in

French or Spanish, call 1.800.263.6376, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST.

Special SIX Year Limited Warranty for Hoover® LiNX™ Cordless Stick Vac

(Domestic Use)

WHAT THIS WARRANT Y COVERS

When used and maintained in normal household use and in accordance with the Owner’s Manual, your Hoover® LiNX Cordless™ product is warranted

against original defects in material and workmanship for a full six years from date of purchase (the “Warranty period”). During the Warranty Period, Hoover® will

provide labor and parts, at no cost to you, to correct any such defect in products purchased in the United States, U.S. Military Exchange and Canada.

HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM

If this product is not as warranted, take or send the product to either a Hoover® Sales and Service Center or Hoover® Authorized Warranty Service Dealer along

with proof of purchase. For an automated referral to authorized service outlets in the U.S.A., phone: 1-800-944-9200 OR visit Hoover® online at www.hoover.com.

For additional assistance or information concerning this warranty or the availability of warranty service outlets, phone The Exclusive Hoover Platinum Collection™

Member Services Line, Phone 1.877.697.5866, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm EST. In Canada, contact Hoover® Canada, 100 Strowger Blvd. Brockville, ONT K6B 5J9,

Phone:1.877.697.5866, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm EST. For assistance in French or Spanish, call 1.800.263.6376, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST.

WHAT THIS WARRANT Y DOES NOT COVER

This Warranty does not cover battery, charger, lter, or brushroll. This warranty does not cover: use of the product in a commercial operation (such as maid, janitorial

and equipment rental services), improper maintenance of the product, damage due to misuse, acts of God, nature, vandalism or other acts beyond the control of

Hoover®, owner’s acts or omissions, use outside the country in which the product was initially purchased and resales of the product by the original owner. This warranty

does not cover pick up, delivery, transportation or house calls. However, if you mail your product to a Hoover® Sales and Service Center for warranty service, cost

of shipping will be paid one way. NOTE: See Battery and Charger manual for warranty information on these products. This warranty does not apply to products

purchased outside the United States, including its territories and possessions, a U.S. Military Exchange and Canada.

OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS

This Warranty is not transferable and may not be assigned. This Warranty shall be governed and construed under the laws of the state of Ohio. The Warranty Period

will not be extended by any replacement or repair performed under this Warranty.

THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND REMEDY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT WILL HOOVER

®

BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,

INCIDENTIAL OR CONSENQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE TO OWNER OR ANY PARTY CLAIMING THROUGH OWNER, WHETHER

BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT OR STRICT PRODUCTS LIABLILTY OR ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow

the exclusion of consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic rights; you may also have others that vary

from state to state.

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