Hoover EVO User Instructions

DUST MANAGER

®

EVO

USER
INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS

User manual - This cleaner should only be
used for its intended purpose as described in
these instructions. Ensure that these are fully
understood before operating this appliance.

Only use attachments recommended or
supplied by Hoover.

When using cleaning tools ensure that the
cleaner is kept in the upright (parked)
position. This will avoid possible damage to
the carpet or floor covering. When cleaning
stairs, DO NOT position the cleaner above
you.

STATIC ELECTRICITY. Some carpets can
cause a small build up of static electricity. Any
static discharge is not hazardous to health.

DO NOT use your cleaner out of doors,
on any wet surface or for wet pick up.

Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and hair
away from rotating brushes.

DO NOT pick up hard or sharp objects,
matches, hot ashes, cigarette ends or other
similar items.

DO NOT pick up flammable liquids such as
cleaning fluids, petrol, etc or their vapours.

Aerosol sprays may be flammable. DO
NOT spray near cleaner.

POWER CORD. DO NOT run over the
power cord when using your cleaner or
remove the plug by pulling on the power
cord.

FAULTS. DO NOT continue to use your
cleaner if it appears to be faulty. If the power
cord is damaged stop using the cleaner
IMMEDIATELY. The power cord must be
replaced by an authorised Hoover service
engineer to avoid a safety hazard.

AFTER USE. Switch the cleaner off and
remove the plug from the electricity supply.
Always switch off and remove the plug before
cleaning the appliance or attempting any
maintenance task.

Safety with children, elderly or the infirm:
Do not let children play with the appliance or
its controls. Please super vise the use of the
appliance by older children, the elderly or the
infirm.

HOOVER SERVICE. To ensure the continued
safe and efficient operation of this appliance
we recommend that any servicing or repairs
are only carried out by an authorised Hoover
service engineer.

Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Hoover Dust Manager Evo.
This highly advanced machine - with new
Airvolution technology unique to Hoover ­makes cleaning easier and more efficient.

Please take the time to read this manual
carefully.

You’ll then be ready to make the most of
the special features only the new Hoover
Dust Manager Evo can offer!

WARNING!

ELECTRICITY CAN BE

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS

In the unlikely event that any item is missing or you experience any problems with the product

be earthed.

DO NOT TAKE IT BACK TO THE SHOP

This appliance is double-insulated and must not

Please contact the Hoover customer helpline:

The plug is fitted with a 13 amp fuse.

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Should any faults occur with your cleaner during the first 12 months, contact the Hoover

Customer Helpline on the number above.

If you are having difficulty in obtaining filters or any other accessories for your cleaner, contact

the Hoover Customer helpline or order online at www.hooverspares.com

IMPORTANT:The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following
code:

Blue - NEUTRAL
Brown - LIVE

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER

DUST
MANAGER
EVO

The ultra versatile
way to clean
everywhere.

When first unpacking your cleaner

please check all items are included:

Cleaner body

Removable Handle

Explorer Lance

Dusting Brush

Grooming Nozzle*

Pet Hair Remover Turbo Brush*

Allergen Remover Turbo Brush*

Hard Floor Caresse Nozzle*

Hard Floor Caresse Nozzle

Adapter*

(*Certain models only)

UPPER CORD

HOOK

LONG STRETCH

HOSE

CARRY HANDLE

TURBO BRUSH

STORED ON BOARD

PRE MOTOR

FILTERS ACCESS

BUTTON

DUST BIN

ONE TOUCH BIN

EMPTY BUTTON

LOWER CORD

HOOK

GROOMING NOZZLE*

CORD CLIP

BIN
RELEASE
BUTTONS

DUST BIN
CLIPS

EXHAUST

FILTER

PET HAIR REMOVER
TURBO BRUSH*

ALLERGEN REMOVER
TURBO BRUSH*
(*certain models only)

DUSTING BRUSH

LANCE RELEASE
BUTTON

ON/OFF BUTTON

EXPLORER
LANCE

HANDLE PARK

HARD FLOOR

CARESSE

NOZZLE ADAPTER*

HARD FLOOR

CARESSE

NOZZLE*

(*Certain models only)

If any parts are missing, call the

Hoover helpline on

08444 995 599

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FOOT HOSE

3

3

CARPET CARE
CONTROL SELECTOR

2 POSITION
LOCK PEDAL

PREPARING YOUR CLEANER

Remove the accessories from the

1

main packaging You should nd

the following:

Removable Handle
Explorer Lance
Dusting Brush
Grooming Nozzle*
Pet Hair Remover Turbo Brush*
Allergen Remover Turbo Brush*
Allergy Defender Granules*
Hard Floor Caresse Nozzle*
Hard Floor Caresse Nozzle

Adapter*

* Certain Models only

Fit the foot hose into the hood.

4

Connect the stretch hose to the

2

handle by plugging the hose cuff
into the back of the handle until it
clicks in place.

Secure the mini turbo brush into the

5

dust bin below the carry handle.

Connect the explorer lance to the

3

handle.

Fit the explorer lance and handle

4

onto the main body of the cleaner.
Ensuring the end of the lance
slides over the lance guide posts.

Assemble the dusting brush onto the

6

rear of the handle.

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POWER SWITCH

CLEANER LOCK RELEASE

CARPET CARE CONTROL SELECTOR

To switch the cleaner on or off, press the On/Off
button on the side of the cleaner.

The cleaner can be adjusted to 3 different positions.

Upright - For storage and when using tools.
Position 1 - For general cleaning on carpets and

ooring.

Position 2 - For reaching under furniture and some
maintenance tasks.

Unlock the cleaner by pressing down on the pedal
with your foot.

The carpet care control selector raises and lowers the
height of the nozzle.

Ensure that the cleaner is in an upright (parked) position.

Slide the knob to position best suited to depth of carpet
pile.

Try various settings until you get the best results for your
carpet.

NOTE: Using this cleaner for loop carpets or carpets with
pile greater than 30mm is not recommended. Please

consult the oorcare/carpet manufacturer’s recommended

cleaning instruction before vacuuming.

!

IMPORTANT! When cleaning hard floors

Press the pedal a second time and lower the cleaner

to the oor.

such as vinyl or linoleum, move the selector
knob to the HARD floor position. Failure to
do so may cause damage to the floor

!

surface.

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EXPLORER LANCE

Press the lance release button and pull the

1

explorer lance together with the handle from the
main body of the cleaner. It will immediately be
ready for overhead cleaning and hard to reach
areas e.g. behind radiators etc.

CLEANING TOOLS

The following accessories are available with the product:

Explorer lance
Dusting Brush
Grooming Nozzle*
Pet Hair Remover Turbo Brush*
Allergen Remover Turbo Brush*
Hard Floor Caresse Nozzle*
Hard Floor Caresse Nozzle Adapter*
(*Certain models only)

All accessories, except the hard oor caresse nozzle, can t directly onto the handle of the product or onto the

explorer lance tool. Combine accessories depending on use.

The hard oor caresse nozzle* should only be used with the hard oor caresse adapter* on the end of the explorer

lance tool.

If desired, it is possible to use the handle without

2

the lance.

!

IMPORTANT! When using cleaning tools, the cleaner must be kept in the upright position, particularly when
cleaning stairs.

!

(*Certain models
only)

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CLEANING THE STAIRS

HANDLE PARK CORD STORAGE

It is dangerous to place the cleaner above you when
cleaning stairs. Place the cleaner against the bottom
step facing the stairs.

ALWAYS work with the cleaner below you.

For more efcient storage remove the handle from

the main body of the cleaner by pressing the lance
release button. Remove the lance from the handle
and return to its original position on the cleaner.
Park the handle on the side of the cleaner.

Turn the cleaner off and remove the plug. Wind the
power cord around the cord storage hooks.

When the handle is in the handle park position wind
the power cord around the lower cord storage hook
and the carry handle.

!

IMPORTANT! Extra care must be taken when
using the hose on the stairs. If the hose
becomes blocked it can exert a strong pull in

!

the direction of the cleaner.

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EMPTYING THE DUST BIN

ALLERGY AND ASTHMA SUFFERERS

DUST BIN MAINTENANCE

Press the bin release buttons and remove the

1 1

dustbin from the cleaner.

Hold the container using the carry handle

2

over the bin and press the bin empty button.
The dust container door will automatically
open.

When emptying any vacuum cleaner it is difcult to

avoid exposure to dust. To minimize this risk, please
follow these instructions:

Wrap the lower bin in a plastic bag and close

1

the bag tightly around the dust container.

Press the bin empty button to empty the dust

2

into the plastic bag. Close the bag quickly
and dispose of it immediately.

Place the bin on a flat surface and release the
clips from either side of the dust bin.

Lift the bin upper section containing the

2

separation unit from the lower section.

Use a cloth or the dusting brush to remove

3

excessive dust from the separation unit’s

surface.

Once emptied, gently tap or shake the

3

container to release any excess dust.

!

IMPORTANT! Do not ll above the max

level mark shown on the bin.

!

Reassemble the bin upper section. Push

4

clips back to fully close the bin then refit the
dust bin on to the cleaner.

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CLEANING THE PRE-MOTOR FILTERS

!

IMPORTANT! For optimum performance,

always keep your lters clean.

!

CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER

Press the bin release buttons

1

and remove the dust bin from
the cleaner.
Remove the pet hair remover
turbo brush from the top cover
of the cleaner.

Separate the exible lter

4

pad from the lter frame by

pulling the tab or pushing from
underneath.

Gently tap the exible lter

pad against the side of a bin to
release excess dust.

Place the bin on a at surface

2

and press the lter access

button to open the top cover of
the bin.

Wash the pad lter thoroughly

under hand warm water,
gently squeezing the pad until
the water runs clean.
Remove excess water by
squeezing and leave to dry for
24 hours.
DO NOT USE HOT WATER
OR DETERGENTS.

Remove the BLUE lter pack

3

(containing the pad lter).

When completely dry

65

reassemble and refit filter
pack to the cleaner.

Lift the tab on the exhaust lter cover grille and

1

remove from the cleaner.

Remove the exhaust lter.

2

Wash the exhaust lter under hand warm water

3

until the water runs clean. Remove excess water
by shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours.
Refit filter only when completely dry.
DO NOT USE HOT WATER OR
DETERGENTS.

!

IMPORTANT! For optimum performance,

!

IMPORTANT! For optimum performance, shake off excess dust from the lters regularly.
We recommend that the exible lter pad is washed every 3 MONTHS.

!

always keep your lters clean. We recommend
that the exhaust lter should be washed every

!

3 MONTHS.

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CHANGING THE BELT / AGITATOR

CLEARING A BLOCKAGE

If your cleaner is not picking up efciently, the belt or brushes (or both) may need replacing, but rst please make

sure you have:

• Emptied the dust container

• Cleaned the lters

• Checked for blockages

1

2

Remove the carpet care control knob.
Turn the cleaner over and remove 5
retaining screws attaching the brush
guard to the base.

Turn the cleaner over and remove the hood.

IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from
the electricity supply before dismantling cleaner

!

Hold the brush assembly and stretch the belt until

4

the brush can be slotted back into the cleaner
housing.

Rotate the brush to ensure movement of the belt.

5

IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and remove

the plug from the electricity supply before

!

dismantling cleaner

If cleaning tools were in
use check the cleaning tool
and the removable handle.

Check the hose by removing
it from the cleaner, stretching
it to full length.

Turn the cleaner over and
rotate the brushes until
they are free to rotate.

Remove brush assembly and check for wear

3

on the belt. Loop the new belt around the
motor and brush assembly.

Refit the hood ensuring the lugs along the front

6

are located in the slots on the front edge of the
baseplate. Secure the hood with 5 retaining screws.
Refit the carpet care control knob.

Check for a blockage in
the hose socket. Use a
flexible rod to remove any
obstruction.

Open the pet hair or
allergen remover turbo
brush at each side, lift
cover and remove the
blockage.

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Genuine HOOVER Spares

Tel. [phone]
www.hooverspares.com

Quality and the Environment

As the owner of a new Hoover product, we would like to tell you more about the high
standards we have set in Quality and the Environment

Always replace parts with genuine Hoover spares. When ordering parts, always
quote your model number.

Hoover Customer Helpline

Should any faults occur with your cleaner during the first 12 months,

contact the Hoover Customer Helpline on the number below.

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Hoover have a computerised nationwide service network of over 500 engineers
who will quickly respond to your call and guarantee your repair for 12 months.

USE ONLY HOOVER SPARES

SPARE PARTS CODE

PRE-MOTOR HEPA FILTER PACK U48 - 35600834 /

S105 - 35601000

EXHAUST FILTER T95- 35600835

AGITATOR Y22-35600837

BELT V17 - 09161985

HOSE D102-35600836

PET HAIR REMOVER TURBO
BRUSH

ALLERGEN REMOVER BRUSH J33-35600839

HARD FLOOR CARESSE NOZZLE &
ADAPTER

J34-35600840

G102PC -35600888

Quality

BSI ISO 9001

Hoover’s factories have been independently assessed for quality . Our products are

made using a quality system which meets the requirements of ISO 9001

Environment - WEEE Directive

This appliance is marked according to the European Directive 2002/96/EC
on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product.

The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the appliance collection point for
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the local environmental regulations
for waste disposal.

For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product,

please contact your local city ofce, your household waste disposal service or the

shop where you purchased the product.

GUARANTEE STATEMENT

The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in
the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained
from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt
must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.

Subject to change without notice.

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User checklist

If your cleaner is not working properly run through the
following checklist.

1. Is there a working electricity supply to the cleaner?

Check with another electrical product.

2. Is the dust container full or choked with fine dust?
To empty the dust container, see instructions on P8.

3. Is the hose blocked?
To clear a blockage, see instructions on P10.

WARNING

A thermal cut out switches off the cleaner to prevent
overheating if it is used when full or there is a blockage or
dirty filters. If this should happen switch off, unplug and
correct the fault.

It will take approximately 30 minutes for the cut out to
automatically reset.

IMPORTANT

4. Is there a blockage in the cleaner base?
To clear a blockage, see the instruction on P10.

5. Are the filters blocked?
To clean filters, see the instruction on P9.

6. Is the nozzle height set correctly?
To set the carpet height selector, see the instruction on p5.

7. Are the brushes rotating correctly?
To check the brushes, see the instructions on p10.

8. Has the cleaner overheated?

If so, it will take about 30 minutes to reset.

If there is any doubt call the Hoover Customer Helpline 08444 995 599 for
advice. They may be able to assist you over the telephone.

DO NOT RUN OVER THE POWER CORD AS THIS
COULD DAMAGE THE POWER CORD INSULATION.

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Mid Glamorgan
CF48 4TU

HOOVER CUSTOMER HELPINE
08444 995 599

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