User manual HOOVER PERFORMER PET

[. . . ] 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 STATIC ELECTRICITY: some carpets can cause a small build up of static electricity. Any static discharge is not hazardous to health. [. . . ] 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 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 dust screen. The pre-motor filter and the Antibacterial foam filter are located beneath the pre-motor filter cover above the dust container. The exhaust filter is located below the dust container. The dust screen is within the dust container. REMEMBER ­ Always switch off and unplug the machine from the electricity supply before maintaining your cleaner. 14 Pre-motor filter and Antibacterial foam filter maintenance Rotate the pre-motor filter cover anticlockwise (14a). The pre-motor filter and the Antibacterial foam filter are attached under the filter cover (14b). Using the tab provided remove the foam filter and wash under hand warm water. Remove pre-motor filter from the cover and rinse the inner side of the filter under hand warm water (14c). Allow to air dry thoroughly before refitting. Refit pre-motor filter ensuring the thicker seal end is pressed into filter cover. REMEMBER ­ Clean these filters after every 5 dust container empties, or if there is a drop in performance. 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). [. . . ] When located, rotate the agitator brush to ensure free movement of the belt. 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. [. . . ]