HURRICANE
USER
INSTRUCTIONS
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User’s manual - This cleaner should only be
used for its intended purp ose as described in
these instr uctions. Ensure that these are fully
understood before operating this applianc e.
Only us e attachments recommended or
supplied by Hoover.
When using cleaning tools ensure that the
cleaner is kept in the upr ight (parked)
position. This will avoid possible damage to
the carpet or floor covering. When cleaning
stairs DO NOT position the c leaner above
you.
STATIC ELECT RICIT Y. Some carpets can
cause a small buil d up of static electricity. Any
static discharge is not hazardous to health.
DO NOT use your cleaner out of doors or
on any wet surface or for wet pic k 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 f lui ds, petrol etc. or their vapours.
Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Hoover Hurricane.
This highly advanced machine - with new
technology unique to Hoover - makes
cleaning easier and more efficient.
You’ll find it kinder to your carpets - and
to you!
Please take the time to read this manual
carefully.
You’ll be ready to make the most of the
special features only the new Hoover
Hurricane can offer!
This appliance is double insulated and must not
earthed.
The plug is fitted with a 13 amp fuse.
IMPORTANT:The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following
code:
Blue - NEUTRAL
Brown - LIVE
HOOVER SERVICE 08705 400 600
HOOVER SPARES 01204 556 111
IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS
Aerosol sprays may be flammable. DO
NOT spray near cleaner.
SUPPLY CORD. DO N OT r un over the
supply cor d when using your cleaner or
remove the plug by pulling on the supply
cord.
FAULTS. DO NOT continue to use your
cleaner if it appears to b e fault y. If the supply
cord is damaged stop using the c leaner
IMMEDIATELY. The supply cord must be
replaced by an author ise d Hoover service
engineer to avoid a safety hazard.
AFTER USE . Switch the c leaner off and
remove the plug from t he electricity supply.
Always switch of f an d remove the plug before
cleaning the appliance or at tempting any
maintenance task.
Safety with children, elderly o r t he inf irm: Do
not let children play with the applianc e or its
contro ls. Please sup ervise the use of the appliance by older children, the elder ly or the
inf irm.”
HOOVER SERVICE. To ensure the continued
safe and ef ficient oper ation of this appliance
we recommend that any ser vicing or repair s
are only carried out by an authorised Hoover
ser vice engineer.
WARNING!
ELECTRICITY CAN BE
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
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Effortless
cleaning
with your
new Hoover
HURRICANE...
When first unpacking your
cleaner please check all items
are included:
Cleaner body
Removable Handle*
Crevice Tool
Pet Hair & Allergen Remover*
If any parts are missing, contact
your retailer or call the Hoover
helpline on 08705 400 600
PET HAIR &
ALLERGEN
REMOVER*
HANDLE
RELEASE
HOSE
CORD STORAGE
HOOK
POWER CORD
CREVICE TOOL /
DUSTING BRUSH
CLEANER
RELEASE
ON/OFF
BUTTON
REMOVABLE
HANDLE
HANDLE HEIGHT
ADJUST*
BIN RELEASE
DUST
CONTAINER
EXHAUST
FILTER COVER
CARPET CARE
CONTROL
SELECTOR
HOSE
CONNECTOR
* Feature may vary according to model
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER
WASHABLE
HEPA FILTER
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PREPARING YOUR CLEANER
Insert the removable handle into the body
of the cleaner.
CARPET CARE CONTROL SELECTOR
The carpet care control selector raises and lowers the
height of the foot.
For a medium pile carpet the
best carpet cleaning is achieved
by setting the selector to the
INTENSIVE CLEAN position.
For all other types of carpet try
various settings until you get the
best result for your carpet.
Ensure that the cleaner is in an upright (parked) position.
Rotate knob to position best suited to depth of carpet
pile.
NOTE: Using this cleaner for carpets with pile greater
than 30mm is not recommended.
!
IMPORTANT! When cleaning hard floors
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.
!
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE HEIGHT*
For models with telescopic tube,
adjust the handle height by pressing
the adjust button on the front of the
cleaner.
CLEANER RELEASE
Unlock the cleaner by pressing down on the pedal
with your foot.
POWER SWITCH
To switch the cleaner on or off press down on the
pedal with your foot.
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* Feature may vary according to model
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CLEANING TOOLS*
* Feature may vary according to model
!
IMPORTANT! When using cleaning tools, the cleaner must be kept in the upright position,
particularly when cleaning stairs. The nozzle height should also be set to tool mode.
!
Remove the handle. Remove hose from the foot. Attach hose to the handle end
of the removable handle*.
Attach crevice tool to the end of
the telescopic tube*.
Rotate the end piece of the
crevice tool to use the dusting
brush.
Fit the pet hair & allergen
remover*.
Telescopic Handle*
Fitted onto the exible hose with the various accessories attached, this creates an ideal solution for stair and
over head cleaning.
Pet Hair & Allergen Remover*
The pet hair & allergen remover is ideal for removing pets hairs.
DO NOT touch the rotating brush.
All accessories can t onto the end of the exible hose or end of the telescopic tube*, combine accessories
depending on use.
1
4
2
5
3
6
CLEANING THE STAIRS
STORING THE CLEANER
It is dangerous to place the
cleaner above you when cleaning
stairs.
ALWAYS work with the cleaner
below you. Ensure it is positioned
up against the bottom step.
Turn the cleaner off and remove the plug. Wind the
power cord around the cord storage hooks.
For models with the telescopic tube, press the handle
adjust button and adjust handle height to the lowest
setting.
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EMPTYING THE DUST BIN
Hold the container over
the bin and press the bin
open button .
The dust container door
will open and you can
empty with no contact
with the dust.
Once emptied, gently tap
or shake the container to
release any excess dust
from the filters.
2
43
44
To remove the dust container from the
cleaner press the bin release button.
1
CLEANING THE PRE MOTOR FILTERS
Rotate the upper part of the
dust bin to open.
1
Remove the lter assembly
from the upper part.
2
Remove the mesh lter from
the lter assembly.
3
Gently tap both lters to release any
excess dust.
4
Wash both lters under hand warm water until the
water runs clean. Remove excess water by shaking
and leave to dry for 24 hours.
When completely dry reassemble and refit filters to
cleaner.
5
CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER
The exhaust filter should be washed every month.
Press down on the latch to remove the exhaust cover.
Remove filter and wash with warm water.
Remove excess water by shaking and leave to dry for
24 hours. When completely dry refit filter.
!
IMPORTANT! Ensure the mesh sleeve is
reassembled to the hepa lter before use
!
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CHANGING THE BELT OR BRUSHES CLEARING A BLOCKAGE
IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and
remove the plug from the electricity supply
before dismantling cleaner
!
IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and
remove the plug from the electricity supply
before dismantling cleaner
!
If your cleaner is not picking up efciently, 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
Turn the cleaner over and
remove 6 retaining screws
attaching the brush guard
to the base.
Remove the brush guard
Remove brush assembly and
check for wear on the belt.
Loop the new belt around
the motor and brush
channel.
Hold the brush assembly and
stretch the belt until the brush
can be slotted back into
the cleaner housing.
Rotate the brush to ensure
movement of the belt.
Refit the brush guard with 6
retaining screws.
1 4
2
3
5
6
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.
Check for a blockage in
the hose socket. Use a
flexible rod to remove
any obstruction.
Open the pet hair and
allergen remover at
each side, lift cover
and remove the blockage.
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Hoovercare
To maintain your HOOVER product in peak condition you may also wish to
take out a Hoovercare policy,for which an annual payment provides a comprehensive maintenence and repair scheme. For further information telephone the
HOOVER Service Ofce.
Genuine HOOVER Spares
Tel. 01204 556 111
Always replace parts with genuine Hoover spares. These are available from
your local Hoover dealer or direct from Hoover. When ordering parts always
quote your model number.
Hoover Service
Tel. 08705 400 600
Should you require service at any time please call the HOOVER Service Of-
ce.
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.
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 recipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.
Subject to change without notice.
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 houshold
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 ofce, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
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
Quality & Environment
As the owner of a new Hoover product we would like to tell you more bout the high standards we have set in Quality and the Environment
USE ONLY HOOVER SPARES
SPARE PARTS CODE
WASHABLE HEPA FILTER S88 35600740
EXHAUST MICROFILTER T94 35600741
AGITATOR Y21 35600743
BELT V29 35600744
HOSE D100 35600745
TURBO NOZZLE J30 35600742
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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 P6.
3. Is the hose blocked?
To clear a blockage see instructions on P7.
4. Is there a blockage in the cleaner base?
To clear a blockage, see the instruction on P7.
5. Are the filters blocked?
To clean filters, see the instruction on P6.
6. Is the nozzle height set correctly?
To set the carpet height selector, see the instruction on p4.
7. Are the brushes rotating correctly?
To check the brushes, see the instructions on p7.
8. Has the cleaner overheated? If so, it will take about 30
minutes to reset.
If there is any doubt call your local Hoover Service Office for advice. They
may be able to assist you over the telephone.
Aservice charge will be made if the cleaner is examined and found to be in
working order, has not been assembled in
accordance with these instructions or has been used
incorrectly.
WARNING
A thermal cut out switches off the cleaner to prevent overheating if it is used when full or there is a blackage or dirty
filters. If this should happen switch off, unplug and correct
the fault.
It will take approximately 30minutes for the cut out to automatically reset.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT RUN OVER THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
AS THIS COULD DAMAGE THE SUPPLY CORD
INSULATION.
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Hoover Limited
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
Mid Glamorgan
CF48 4TU
© 2007 0565-5286/01
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