Hoover HU71 HU05001 User Manual

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USER MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS
This appliance 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.
cigarette ends or other similar items.
Do not spray with or pick up flammable liquids, cleaning fluids, aerosols or their vapours.
Do not run over the power cord when using your appliance or remove the plug by pulling on the power cord.
Do not leave the appliance plugged in. Always switch off and remove the plug from the socket after use, or before cleaning the appliance or any maintenance task.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons 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 without supervision.
If the power cord is damaged stop using the appliance immediately. To avoid a safety hazard, an authorised Hoover service engineer must replace the power cord.
Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and hair away from rotating brushes.
Use only attachments, consumables or spares recommended or supplied by Hoover.
When using cleaning tools ensure that the appliance 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 appliance 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 appliance out of doors or on any wet surface or for wet pick up.
Do not continue to use your appliance if it appears faulty.
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.
Do not stand on or wrap the cord around arms or legs when using your appliance.
Do not use the appliance to clean animals or people.
When using the cleaning tools, ensure to always steady the appliance with your other hand. This will ensure that the appliance does not fall while in use.
WARNING: A thermal cut out switches off the appliance to prevent overheating if it is used when full or there is a blockage or dirty filters. If this should happen then switch off, unplug and correct the fault. It will take approximately 45 minutes for the cut out to automatically reset.
The Environment
The symbol on this appliance indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it must be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this appliance, please contact your local city office, your household and waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the appliance.
This appliance complies with the European Directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC and 2011/65/EU.
Do not pick up hard or sharp objects, matches, hot ashes,
HOOVER Limited, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF48 4TU, UK
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER
Effortless cleaning with your new Hoover
This vacuum cleaner is supplied with an Energy Label as required by European Regulation (EU) 665/2013.
REMOVABLE
HANDLE
BIN RELEASE
DUST
CONTAINER
WASHABLE
HEPA FILTER
EXHAUST
FILTER COVER
CARPET CARE
CONTROL
SELECTOR
CORD CLIP
HANDLE RELEASE
HOSE
CORD STORAGE HOOK
POWER CORD
CREVICE TOOL / DUSTING BRUSH
HOSE CONNECTOR
CLEANER RELEASE PEDAL
ON/OFF BUTTON
* Certain models only
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PARQUET NOZZLE*
PET HAIR & ALLERGEN REMOVER*
PREPARING YOUR CLEANER
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2
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CARPET CARE CONTROL SELECTOR
CLEANER RELEASE
Insert the removable handle into the body of the cleaner.
CORD CARE
Place the power cord in the cord storage clip whilst in use. This will prevent any accidental damage to the power cord.
DO NOT vacuum over the power cord.
CARPET CARE CONTROL SELECTOR
Ensure that the cleaner is in the upright (parked) position and move the selector to the required
setting for the carpet type or oor covering.
To obtain the best performance and energy
efciency
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it is recommended that the adjustment
setting position 1 is used for the main cleaning operations. The other adjustment settings are for ease of use, use on longer pile carpets, or for specialist cleaning tasks.
Settings
1. Best performance and energy efciency, short to
medium pile carpets, hard wooden oors, wooden oor boards with crevices, ceramic tiles.
2. Medium pile carpets, delicate oor coverings such as vinyl or linoleum, parquet ooring.
3 or 4. For longer pile carpets the motion resistance may increase. Use these intermediate settings to reduce the force required to push the vacuum cleaner.
5. Luxury carpet and Tool mode
IMPORTANT: Using this cleaner for loop pile
carpets with pile greater than 30mm is not
recommended. Please consult the oorcare/carpet
manufacturer’s recommended cleaning instruction before vacuuming.
IMPORTANT: When cleaning delicate hard oors
such as vinyl or linoleum the selector switch must be moved to position 2. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the oor surface.
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.
The carpet care control selector raises and lowers the height of the nozzle.
Label as required by European Regulation (EU) 665/2013. If the label shows a red prohibition
circle on the right covering the hard oor symbol,
then this indicates that the vacuum cleaner is not
suitable for use on hard oors.
This vacuum cleaner is supplied with an Energy
#1
NOTE: Dust pick up ability carpet, dust pick up
ability hard oor, and energy efciency in accord
with Commission Regulations (EU) 665/2013 and (EU) 666/2013.
* Certain models only.
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CLEANING TOOLS*
Removable Handle
Fitted onto the exible hose with the various accessories attached, this creates an ideal solution for stairs and
overhead cleaning.
Pet Hair & Allergen Remover*
The pet hair & allergen remover is ideal for removing pets hairs. DO NOT touch the rotating brush.
Parquet Nozzle*
The parquet nozzle is ideal for cleaning delicate surfaces.
All accessories can t onto the end of the exible hose or end of the removable handle. Combine accessories
depending on use.
Remove the handle. Remove hose from the foot. Attach hose to the handle end
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2
3
of the removable handle.
CLEANING THE STAIRS
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.
STORING THE CLEANER
Turn the cleaner off and remove the plug. Wind the power cord around the cord storage hooks.
Attach crevice tool to the end of
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the removable handle.
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* Certain models only
Rotate the end piece of the
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crevice tool to use the dusting brush.
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.
Fit the pet hair & allergen
6
remover* and parquet nozzle*.
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EMPTYING THE DUST CONTAINER
1
To remove the dust container from the cleaner press the bin release button.
CLEANING THE PRE MOTOR FILTERS
Hold the container over
2
the bin and press the bin open button .
The dust container door
43
will open and you can empty with no contact with the dust.
Once emptied, gently tap
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or shake the container to release any excess dust from the filters.
Rotate the upper part of the
1
dust bin to open.
Gently tap both lters to release any
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excess dust.
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IMPORTANT! Ensure the mesh sleeve is
reassembled to the HEPA lter before use
2
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. Refit filters only when completely dry.
Remove the lter assembly
from the upper part.
Wash both lters under hand warm water until the
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water runs clean. Remove excess water by shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours. When completely dry reassemble and refit filters to cleaner.
Remove the mesh lter from
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the lter assembly.
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CHANGING THE BELT OR BRUSHES 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
Turn the cleaner over and
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remove 6 retaining screws attaching the brush guard to the base.
Remove the brush guard
2
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 the brush can be slotted back into the cleaner housing.
Rotate the brush to ensure
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movement of the belt.
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
3
check for wear on the belt. Loop the new belt around the motor and brush channel.
* Certain models only.
Refit the brush guard with 6
6
retaining screws.
Check for a blockage in the hose socket. Use a flexible rod to remove any obstruction.
Removing a blockage from the Pet hair & allergen remover. Open the nozzle at each side, lift cover and remove the blockage. *Certain models only.
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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 the Hoover Service Office for advice. They may be able to assist you over the telephone. A service 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. working order, has not been assembled in accordance with these instructions or has been used incorrectly.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hoover Service
Should you require service at any time, please contact your local Hoover Service Ofce.
Hoover spares and Consumables
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.
USE ONLY HOOVER SPARES
SPARE PARTS CODE
WASHABLE HEPA FILTER S88 - 35600740
EXHAUST MICROFILTER T94 - 35600741
AGITATOR Y203E - 35601614
BELT V201E -35601616
HOSE D100 - 35600745
PET HAIR AND ALLERGEN REMOVER J30 - 35600742
PARQUET NOZZLE G101PC -35600887
Quality
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 about 45 minutes for the cut out to automatically reset.
IMPORTANT: Do not run cleaner over the supply cord as this could damage the supply cord insulation.
Hoover’s factories have been independently assessed for quality. Our products are made using a quality system which meets the requirements of ISO 9001
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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Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydl
Mid Glamorgan
CF48 4TU
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