Hoover hygiene + Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Please read this Manual before operating cleaner

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Congratulations on your purchase of your new vacuum cleaner. There are
many useful features built into your cleaner and we recommend that you carefully read
this instruction book so that you may take best advantage of them.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

This product must be operated in accordance with these instructions and used only for
domestic cleaning to remove DRY dirt and dust from household carpets, fl ooring and
fabrics.

This cleaner is intended for domestic household use only and is not designed for the
collection of vitreous building material including particle board construction products
and similar products such as wood/fi bres, sand, cement, fi llers, fi bre glass etc. The pickup
of these materials may be harmful to your cleaner and will void the manufacturer’s
warranty.

Safety reminders and taking care of your cleaner.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.

This will ensure you obtain full benefi t from your new cleaner. Keep this Instruction Book
in a handy place for future reference.

IMPORTANT

Always switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before
cleaning your appliance, when not in use, or attempting any maintenance task. The
cleaner must only be connected to an AC supply at the voltage shown on the rating
plate. This cleaner should only be used for its intended purpose as described in these
instructions. Never operate the vacuum cleaner without fi lters.

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

DO NOT pick up fl ammable liquids such as cleaning fl uids, petrol etc., or use in the
presence of such vapors.

DO NOT use your cleaner out of doors or on any wet surface or for WET pick-up.
DO NOT run over the power cable with the Power Brush.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Close attention is necessary when used near children.
* This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

If using an extension cord please make sure that it is of an approved type and that it is
fully extended. Failure to do so could cause your cleaner to overheat and damage it.

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FAULTS

Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be faulty or the supply cord is
damaged. If a fault cannot be rectifi ed, please return to the point of purchase.
If damaged, return the cleaner for repair by an authorised Service Centre
in order to avoid a safety hazard.

Consult the trouble shooting guide in this manual if your vacuum cleaner fails to operate
properly. Contact an authorised service agent if the problem persists.

AFTER USE

Switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply. Always switch
off and remove the plug before attaching any accessories or cleaning the appliance.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

When you have unpacked the unit, do not simply throw the packing into the household
waste. Take them to an appropriate collecting point for the recycling.

Hygiene Plus
Model: VC358
230-240V 50Hz
1800W nom. 2000W max
App. No: V17123

Due to our program of continuous product improvement and innovation, sometimes
the product you buy may differ slightly from the one shown on this product carton.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Motor does not start or
stops.

Suction force gradually
decreases

No power supply

Filters are dirty, suction
hose or wand is blocked

Check cable, plug and
socket. If still inoperative,
contact service agent.

Clean or replace fi lters,
remove objects from
hose and wand.

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