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USER CHECKLIST
Allergy and asthma sufferers:
When emptying any vacuum cleaner it is difficult to avoid exposure to dust. To minimize this
risk, please follow these instructions:
Wrap the lower bin in a plastic bag and close the bag tightly around the dust container 1.
before emptying.
Pull the bin emptying latch to empty the dust into the plastic bag. Close the bag quickly 2.
and dispose of it immediately. (fig. 13)
Cleaning the washable filters (fig. 14)
Slide the bin release button downward and remove the dust bin from the cleaner.1.
Remove the filter pack by releasing the tab at the rear.2.
Separate the GREY foam filter from the BLUE HEPA filter pack using the tab provided. 3.
Gently tap both filters against the side of a bin to release excess dust.
Wash the GREY foam filter thoroughly under hand warm water until the water runs clean. 4.
Remove excess water by shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours. DO NOT USE HOT WATER
OR DETERGENTS.
Wash the BLUE HEPA filter thoroughly from the inside under hand warm water until the 5.
water runs clean. Remove excess water by shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours. When
completely dry reassemble and refit filters to cleaner. DO NOT USE HOT WATER OR
DETERGENTS.
IMPORTANT - For optimum performance, shake off excess dust from the filters regularly.
We recommend that the GREY foam filter and the BLUE HEPA filter are washed every 3
MONTHS.
Note: do not use the cleaner without filters assembled.
Cleaning the dust bin / separation unit
Place the bin on a flat surface and remove the filters.1.
Remove the Airvolution system by lifting the Airvolution unit handle. (fig. 15)2.
Use a cloth or the dusting brush to remove excessive dust from the Airvolution unit 3.
surface.
Refit the Airvolution unit into the dust bin and refit the filters in position.4.
Refit the dust bin to the cleaner.5.
Note: for stubborn dirt the Airvolution system can be washed, but care must be taken that it is
completely dry before refitting to the cleaner.
IMPORTANT - For optimum performance, we recommend that Airvolution system is inspected
after each empty.
Should you have a problem with the product, complete this simple user checklist before calling
your local Hoover service.
Is there a working electricity supply to the cleaner? Check with another electrical •
product.
Is the dust bin full or choked with fine dust? To empty the dustbin see ‘Emptying the •
dust container’.
Is the hose blocked? To clear a blockage see ‘Removing a blockage’’•
Is there a blockage in the cleaner? To clear a blockage see ‘Removing a blockage’.•
Are the filters blocked? To clean filters, see ‘Cleaning the wasable filters’.•
Removing a blockage
Check if the dust container is full. If so refer to ‘Emptying the dust container’’.1.
If the dust container is empty but suction is still low:2.
If cleaning tools were in use check the cleaning tool. (the mini-turbo* nozzle can be A.
checked by unlocking the clip and lifting the cover to remove any blockage) (fig. 5b)
Check the flexi tube by removing it from the hose handle location, stretching it to full B.
length.
Check the bin inlet by removing the bin and checking inside the bin inlet.C.
Remove the nozzle and check the nozzle connection.D.
Remove the blockage inspection hose and check from both sides. (fig. 16)E.
IMPORTANT - Switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before
checking cleaner.
