Hoover RV71 RV01001 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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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 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU.

Do not pick up hard or sharp objects, matches, hot ashes,

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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

HANDLE

MINI TURBO NOZZLE *

BIN RELEASE BUTTON

CARRY HANDLE

EXHAUST FILTER

HOSE TO EXTENSION TUBE CONNECTOR

PRE-MOTOR FILTER

HANDLE TUBE RELEASE BUTTON

This vacuum cleaner is supplied with an Energy Label as required by European Regulation (EU) 665/2013.

* Certain models only

OPENING LID BUTTON

INNER CYCLONES

3-IN-1 TOOL

DUST BIN

EXHAUST FILTER

CARPET CARE

SELECTOR

BRUSH BAR

CORD STORAGE HOOK

EXTENSION HOSE

CORD

EXTENSION HOSE SOCKET CORD STORAGE HOOK

WHEELS

POWER ON/OFF

BUTTON

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PREPARING YOUR CLEANER

Insert the main handle in the cleaner body.

CARPET CARE CONTROL SELECTOR

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

This vacuum cleaner is supplied with an Energy 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.

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.

SUPPLY CORD

Do not run over the supply cord.

Clip the supply cord in the cord clip at the back of the handle to avoid accidentally running the cleaner over the cord and causing any damage.

MINI TURBO BRUSH ASSEMBLY*

Put the mini turbo nozzle onto the holder.

Put 3-in-1 tool onto storage area.

POWER SWITCH

Plug in your machine and turn it on.

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

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.

it is recommended that the adjustment

CLEANER RELEASE

Press your foot lightly on the

oorhead and pull the cleaner

backwards to recline.

Twist the handle to manoeuvre under or around furniture.

* Certain models only

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CLEANING TOOLS

Handle

All accessories can t onto the end of the hose, and handle tube. Combine accessories depending on use.

Mini Turbo Nozzle*

The Mini turbo nozzle* is ideal for removing pet hairs. DO NOT touch the rotating brush.

3-in-1 tool

a- dusting brush b- crevice tool press the button to release the brush and reveal the crevice tool c- upholstery nozzle turn brush upside down and attach to the crevice tool to use the upholstery nozzle

Connecting Accessory to Hose

Pull out the hose connector

1 112 3

from the extension hose socket.

Choose your accessory. Connecting accessory to hose.

CLEANING THE STAIRS

It is dangerous to place the cleaner above you when cleaning stairs.

ALWAYS work with the cleaner below you when cleaning the stairs. Ensure the cleaner is positioned tightly up against the bottom stair, setting the height control to the maximum height setting and that the cleaning is being carried out safe manner with no risk to others .

Remove handle tube. Insert hose connector to the

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handle tube,then rotate hose connector to lock.

IMPORTANT! When using the cleaning tools please remember the vacuum cleaner has a constantly rotating agitator brushbar. So please ensure that the cleaner is in the upright position with the height control set to the maximum and you hold the unit when using the cleaning accessories.

* Certain models only

Connect accessory to the handle tube.

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STORING THE CLEANER

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

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EMPTYING THE BIN

IMPORTANT: Before emptying the bin, make sure vacuum cleaner has been switched off.

To remove the bin from the cleaner press the bin release button.

Hold the container over

the Bin and press the easy open button.

CLEANING THE PRE MOTOR FILTERS

Rotate the upper part of the dust bin to open.

Gently tap both lters to release

any excess dust.

Take out the pre-motor lter.

Wash the pre-motor lter under warm water until the

water runs clean. Remove excess water by shaking

and leave to dry for 24 hours. Reassemble and ret lters to cleaner, only when they are completely dry.

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The bin door will open and you can empty into a bin with no dust contact.

Once emptied, gently tap

or shake the container to release any excess dust.

Do not overfill the bin above the max level line.

IMPORTANT! Ensure the pre-motor lter and exhaust lters are reassembled to the cleaner before use.

CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER

The exhaust filter should be washed every month. Remove the exhaust filter from your cleaner by sliding the switch and wash with warm water.

Remove excess water by shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours. Refit filters only when completely dry.

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CLEANING THE SEPARATION SYSTEM

Lift latch to open the bin lid and

access the access lter.

Take out the pre-motor lter.

Pull the separation system out of the bin.

CHANGING THE BELT OR BRUSHES

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 bin

• Cleaned the lters

• Checked for blockages

Turn the cleaner over and remove 7

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retaining screws.

Remove the brush guard.

IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and

remove the plug from the electricity supply before attempting any maintenance.

Hold the brush assembly and stretch the belt until the brush can be slotted back into the cleaner housing.

Rotate the brush to ensure free movement

of the belt.

Clean the separation system with a dry cloth or

dusting brush. Once clean reassemble and ret to

the cleaner.

Remove brush assembly and check for wear on the belt. Loop the new belt around the motor and brush channel.

NOTE: If the brush is blocked and has stopped rotating, switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply, then use a pair of scissors to cut through any threads or hairs caught around the brush. Reassemble the brush and brush guard.

Refit the brush guard with 7 retaining screws

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CLEARING A BLOCKAGE

IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and remove the

plug from the electricity supply before attempting any maintenance.

Check the cleaning tools and hose for blockages.

The hose can be removed at both ends. Use a flexible rod to remove any obstruction.

Turn the cleaner over and rotate the brushes to identify any obstructions including hair.

Remove a blockage from the mini turbo nozzle. Open the nozzle by rotating the lock ring,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 bin full or choked with fine dust? To empty the bin, see the User Manual on P6.

3. Is the hose blocked? To clear a blockage, see the User Manual on P8.

4. Is there a blockage in the cleaner base? To clear a blockage, see the User Manual on P8.

5. Are the filters blocked? To clean filters, see the the User Manual on P6.

6. Are the brushes rotating correctly? To check the brushes, see the User Manual on P8.

7. Has the cleaner overheated? If so, it will take about 45 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hoover Service

Should you require service at any time, please contact your local Hoover Service Office.

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

CONSUMABLES & SPARE PARTS CODE

FILTER KIT U80 – 35601719

HOSE D157 – 35601720

AGITATOR Y37 – 35601721

BELT V38 – 35601722

MINI TURBO NOZZLE J60 – 35601723

Quality

Hoover’s factories have been independently assessed for quality. Our products are made using a quality system which meets the requirements of ISO 9001

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.

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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Hoover Limited

Pentrebach

Merthyr Tydl

Mid Glamorgan

CF48 4TU

HOOVER CUSTOMER HELPINE

03444 995 599

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