User manual HOOVER HPT16

[. . . ] WARNING: Electricity can be extremely dangerous. This appliance is double insulated, and must not be earthed. IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE ­ Neutral; BROWN ­ Live SAFETY with children, elderly or the infirm: Do not let children play with the appliance or its controls. [. . . ] Filling must not exceed the maximum level indicated on the dust level viewing window. 6 6 Stair cleaning mode To use the cleaning tools, press the stair cleaning release button and lift the handle from the cleaner body. The flexible hose fitted with the extended Zoom Cleaning Tool with integrated crevice tool will reach up a full flight of 13 stairs. 7 Positioning the cleaner for maximum safety Your cleaner incorporates an Anti-Tip Design. Ensure the cleaner is positioned up against the bottom step. 12 REMEMBER ­ Always switch off and unplug the machine from the electricity supply before maintaining your cleaner. 12 Dust container release Holding the pre-motor filter cover, press the dust container release button and lift the dust container from the cleaner. 7 13a 13 Dust container emptying The 2-stage opening system minimises the escape of dust when emptying. To release fine dust first, firmly hold the dust container and push down the hand grip at the back of the container with your palm (13a). 13b 6 www. hoover. co. uk Rotate hand grip with your fingers to open fully the dust container and release the remaining debris (13b). Reverse operation to close the dust container. 7 www. hoover. co. uk Maintaining performance Maintaining performance FILTER SYSTEM There are 3 filters and a vortex tube. The HEPA and foam pre-motor filters and vortex tube are located beneath the dust container lid (14a). The exhaust filter is located below the dust container (16b). REMEMBER ­ Always switch off and unplug the machine from the electricity supply before maintaining your cleaner. CLEARING BLOCKAGES REMEMBER ­ Always switch off and unplug the machine from the electricity supply before maintaining your cleaner. 14a 17 17 Clearing a blockage in the flexible hose Twist the hose end connectors to remove hose from both the base of the cleaner and the handle. Use a blunt rod to remove any obstruction. After clearing any blockage in the hose, refit both hose connectors ensuring the hose supports are located on the inner side of the hose. 18 Clearing a blockage at the cleaner base Remove the flexible hose as previously described. Unclip the cover at the base of the machine (18a). Check the lower hose for any blockages (18b). The lower hose can be easily removed for inspection. Refit hose and hose cover. 14b 14c 14 Cleaning the pre-motor filters For optimum performance clean the HEPA pre-motor and foam pre-motor filter after each dust container empty. (14a) Rotate the pre-motor filters cover anticlockwise. [. . . ] Push down front of hood to fit in the cleaner base (19f). Lie cleaner flat and secure hood using the 4 screws (19a). Refit flexible hose. ii) 19b ii) iii) iv) NOTE: It will take about 30 minutes for the thermal cut out to automatically reset. [. . . ]