Hoover Windtunnel Max Capacity Vacuum cleaner User Manual

Windtunnel Max Capacity Vacuum cleaner

USER MANUAL

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.
  • 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 pick up hard or sharp objects, matches, hot ashes, 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 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.
CANDY HOOVER GROUP S.r.l. Via Privata Eden Fumagalli, 20861 Brugherio (MB) Italy

Getting To Know Your Cleaner

Effortless cleaning with your new Hoover

* Certain models only
**Selector design, top of the bin and handle may vary according to models.

PREPARING YOUR CLEANER SUPPLY CORD

Insert the main handle in the cleaner body and then fix it with the screw provided. To tighten the screw you can use a standard coin.

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.

CARPET CARE CONTROL SELECTOR

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

CARPET CARE CONTROL SELECTOR

Ensure that the cleaner is in the upright (parked) position and move the selector to the required setting for the carpet type or floor covering.

To obtain the best performance and efficiency it is recommended that the adjustment 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 efficiency, short to medium pile carpets, hard wooden floors, wooden floor boards with crevices, ceramic tiles.
2. Medium pile carpets, delicate floor coverings such as vinyl or linoleum, parquet flooring.
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 floorcare/carpet manufacturer’s recommended cleaning instruction before vacuuming.

IMPORTANT: When cleaning delicate hard floors such as vinyl or linoleum the selector switch must be moved to position 2. Failure to do so may cause damage to the floor surface.

CLEANER RELEASE

Unlock the cleaner by pressing down on the left pedal with your foot.

POWER SWITCH

To switch the cleaner on or off press down on the right pedal with your foot.

CLEANING TOOLS

Handle
All accessories can fit onto the end of the hose. Combine accessories depending on use.

Pet Hair & Allergen Remover*
The pet hair & allergen remover is ideal for removing pet hairs.
DO NOT touch the rotating brush.

IMPORTANT! When using cleaning tools, the cleaner must be kept in the upright position, particularly when cleaning stairs. The nozzle height should also be set to tool mode.

WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY

To obtain the best performance and efficiency, it is recommended to assemble the front wiper blade to the soleplate of the nozzle.

  1. Grip the inserted side of the wiper blade and slide along the slot until the wiper blade is fully located.
  2. To reduce the push force on the cleaner, you can remove the wiper blade.
    Lift one end of the wiper blade and slide along the slot till fully out.

IMPORTANT! Switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before attempting any maintenance.

CLEANING THE STAIRS

Both short and long stretch hoses are supplied with the cleaner. When the user needs to use the longer stretch hose, the short hose should be removed from the hose socket and replaced by the longer stretch hose.

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

ALWAYS work with the cleaner below you. Ensure it is positioned up against the bottom step.

STORING THE CLEANER GB

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

EMPTYING THE BIN

  1. To remove the bin from the cleaner press the bin release button.
  2. Hold the container over the Bin and press the easy open button at the rear of the container.
    The bin door will open and you can empty into a bin with no dust contact.
  3. Once emptied, gently tap or shake the container to release any excess dust from the filters.
    Do not overfill the bin above the max level line.

CLEANING THE PRE MOTOR FILTERS

IMPORTANT! Ensure the mesh frame is reassembled to the HEPA filter before use

CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER

The exhaust filter should be washed every month.
Press down on the latch to remove the exhaust grille.
Remove filter and wash with warm water.

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

CHANGING THE BELT OR BRUSHES

If your cleaner is not picking up efficiently, the belt or brushes (or both) may need replacing, but first
please make sure you have:

  • Emptied the bin
  • Cleaned the filters
  • Checked for blockages

IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before attempting any maintenance.

CLEARING A BLOCKAGE

IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before attempting any maintenance.

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 instructions on P6.
    3. Is the hose blocked?
      To clear a blockage, see instructions on P7.
    4. Is there a blockage in the cleaner base?
      To clear a blockage, see the instruction on P7.
    5. Are the filters blocked?
      To clean filters, see the instruction on P6.
    6. Is the nozzle height set correctly?
      To set the carpet height selector, see the instruction on p4.
    7. Are the brushes rotating correctly?
      To check the brushes, see the instructions on p7.
    8.  Has the cleaner overheated?
      If so, it will take about 30 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. working order, has not been assembled in accordance with these instructions or has been used incorrectly.

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.

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.

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.

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.