IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU:
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This cleaner should only be used for domestic cleaning, as described in this user
guide. Please ensure that this guide is fully understood before operating the
appliance. Use only attachments recommended or supplied by Hoover.
Only use att achm ents recommende d or supplied by H oover.
When us ing c leaning to ols, ensure that th e cle aner is kept in th e upr ight ( parked)
posi tion. This w ill avoid poss ible damage t o the carpet or f loor c overing. When
clea ning stairs, D O NOT position th e cl eane r abo ve you .
IMP ORTANT: The wires in the mains power lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code
: Blue – Neutral Brown – Live
STATIC EL ECTRIC ITY. S ome c arpets c an ca use a smal l buil d up of s tati c
elec tri city. Any st atic disc harge is no t hazardou s to hea lth.
AFT ER USE. Switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the elec tri cit y
supp ly. A lways sw itch of f and remove t he plug bef ore cleanin g t he appliance or
atte mpti ng any main tenance task.
HOOVER SERVICE. To ensur e the con tinued sa fe an d ef fic ient operation of this
appl iance w e
recommend that a ny se rvici ng or repa irs are only car ried ou t by an
auth orised Hoove r service engineer.
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is fit ted with a bru shbar. Care s houl d b e t aken when
clea ning sta irs. Al ways ensu re t he BACK of t he unit i s pl aced at the bas e of the
stai rs to avoi d th e uni t leaning for ward a ca usin g possible damage to c arpets.
• Us e indoors only.
• Us e only on surf aces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not
immerse product.
• Always install float before any wet pick up operation.
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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow cleaner to be used as a toy or t o run unattended at any
time.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts .
• Do not pick up anything t hat is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes ,
matches, or hot ashes.
• DO NOT us e aerosol sprays near c leaner. Aerosol sprays may be f lammable.
• Do not pick up or use 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 t he cleaner. They may damage t he
machine.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not u se with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, clos
e door on cord or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep
cord away from heat ed surface s.
• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing t he cleaner.
• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Never handle plug or appliance wit h wet hands.
• Do not clean over floor electric al outlets.
• Do not use without tanks in plac e.
• Us e extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place cleaner on st airs.
• Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children’s reach.
• Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic
material with t his appliance.
• When using recommended chemicals wit h this machine, be certain area is well
ventilated.
• Do not use a flammable or combustible liquid to c lean
a floor.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions for all chemicals used with this machine. Do
not exceed rec ommended mixing ratios.
• Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freez ing temperatures.
• Do not cont inue to u se yo ur c leaner if it appear s to be fa ulty. If the po wer
cord is dam aged stop usin g th e cl eaner IM MEDI ATELY. To avoid a safet y
hazard, a n auth orised Hoover s ervic e engine er must repl ace the power cor d.
• Us e cleaner only for its int ended use as des cribed in the instructions.
This appliance can be used by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children.