Hoover Freedom FR7187 Bedienungsanleitung

freedom

USER

INSTRUCTIONS

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User manual - This cleaner should only be

used for its intended purpose as described in

these instructions. Ensure that these are fully

understood before operating this appliance.

Only use attachments recommended or

supplied by Hoover.

When using cleaning tools ensure that the

cleaner 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 cleaner 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 cleaner out of doors,

on any wet surface or for wet pick up.

Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and hair

away from rotating brushes.

DO NOT pick up hard or sharp objects,

matches, hot ashes, cigarette ends or other

similar items.

DO NOT pick up flammable liquids such as

cleaning fluids, petrol etc. or their vapours.

Congratulations on the purchase of your

new Hoover Freedom.

This highly advanced machine - with new

Airvolution technology unique to Hoover -

makes cleaning easier and more efficient.

Please take the time to read this manual

carefully.

You’ll be ready to make the most of the

special features only the new Hoover

Freedom can offer!

This appliance is double insulated and must not

earthed.

The plug is fitted with a 13 amp fuse.

IMPORTANT:The wires in the mains lead are

coloured in accordance with the following

code:

Blue - NEUTRAL

Brown - LIVE

IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS

Aerosol sprays may be flammable. DO

NOT spray near cleaner.

SUPPLY CORD. DO NOT run over the

supply cord when using your cleaner or

remove the plug by pulling on the supply

cord.

FAULTS. DO NOT continue to use your

cleaner if it appears to be faulty. If the supply

cord is damaged stop using the cleaner

IMMEDIATELY. The supply cord must be

replaced by an authorised Hoover service

engineer to avoid a safety hazard.

AFTER USE. Switch the cleaner off and

remove the plug from the electricity supply.

Always switch off and remove the plug before

cleaning the appliance or attempting any

maintenance task.

Safety with children, elderly or the infirm:

Do not let children play with the appliance or

its controls. Please supervise the use of the

appliance by older children, the elderly or the

infirm.

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.

WARNING!

ELECTRICITY CAN BE

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS

In the unlikely event that any item is missing or you experience any problems with the product

DO NOT TAKE IT BACK TO THE SHOP

Please contact the Hoover customer helpline:

Tel: 08705 400 600

Fax: 01204 556149

Email: service@hoovercandy.com

Should any faults occur with your cleaner during the first 12 months contact the Hoover Customer

Helpline on the number above.

If you are having difficulty in obtaining filters or any other accessories for your cleaner contact the

Hoover Customer helpline or order online at www.hooverspares.com

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FREEDOM

The ultra versatile

way to clean

everywhere.

When first unpacking your

cleaner please check all items

are included:

Cleaner body

Removable Handle

Explorer Lance

Dusting Brush

Pet Hair Remover Turbo Brush

Allergen Remover Turbo Brush*

(*certain models only)

If any parts are missing, call

the Hoover helpline on

08705 400 600

CORD CLIP

LANCE RELEASE

BUTTON

ON/OFF BUTTON

EXPLORER

LANCE

HANDLE PARK

DUSTING BRUSH

CARPET CARE

CONTROL SELECTOR

FOOT HOSE

2 POSITION

LOCK PEDAL

UPPER CORD

HOOK

CARRY HANDLE

LONG STRETCH

HOSE

BIN

RELEASE

BUTTONS

PET HAIR REMOVER

TURBO BRUSH

PRE MOTOR

FILTERS ACCESS

BUTTON

ONE TOUCH BIN

EMPTY BUTTON

LOWER CORD

HOOK

EXHAUST FILTER

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER

DUST BIN

CLIPS

DUST BIN

ALLERGEN REMOVER

TURBO BRUSH*

(certain models only)

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PREPARING YOUR CLEANER

Connect the stretch hose to the

handle by plugging the hose cuff

into the back of the handle until it

clicks in place.

Remove the accessories from

the main packaging You should

nd the following:

Removable Handle

Explorer Lance

Dusting Brush

Pet Hair Remover Turbo Brush

Allergen Remover Turbo

Brush*

Allergy Defender Granules*

* Certain Models only

Fit the pet hair remover turbo brush into

the dust bin below the carry handle.

Connect the explorer lance to the

handle.

Assemble the dusting brush onto the

rear of the handle.

Fit the foot hose into the hood.

Fit the explorer lance and handle

onto the main body of the cleaner.

Ensuring the end of the lance

slides over the lance guide posts.

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CARPET CARE CONTROL SELECTOR

The carpet care control selector raises and lowers the

height of the nozzle.

Ensure that the cleaner is in an upright (parked) position.

Slide the knob to position best suited to depth of carpet

pile.

Try various settings until you get the best results for your

carpet.

NOTE: Using this cleaner for loop carpets or carpets with

pile greater than 30mm is not recommended. Please

consult the oorcare/carpet manufacturer’s recommended

cleaning instruction before vacuuming.

!IMPORTANT! When cleaning hard floors

such as vinyl or linoleum, move the selector

knob to the HARD floor position. Failure to

do so may cause damage to the floor

surface.

CLEANER LOCK RELEASE

The cleaner can be adjusted to 3 different positions.

Upright - For storage and when using tools.

Position 1 - For general cleaning on carpets and

ooring.

Position 2 - For reaching under furniture and some

maintenance tasks.

Unlock the cleaner by pressing down on the pedal

with your foot.

Press the pedal a second time and lower the cleaner

to the oor.

POWER SWITCH

To switch the cleaner on or off press the On/Off

button on the side of the cleaner.

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CLEANING TOOLS

IMPORTANT! When using cleaning tools, the cleaner must be kept in the upright position, particularly when

cleaning stairs.

The following accessories are available with the product:

Explorer lance

Dusting Brush

Pet Hair Remover Turbo Brush

Allergen Remover Turbo Brush* (certain models only)

All accessories can t directly onto the handle of the product or onto the explorer lance tool. Combine accessories

depending on use.

EXPLORER LANCE

Press the lance release button and pull the

explorer lance together with the handle from the

main body of the cleaner. It will immediately be

ready for over head cleaning and hard to reach

areas e.g. behind radiators etc.

If desired, it is possible to use the handle

without the lance.

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CLEANING THE STAIRS HANDLE PARK CORD STORAGE

It is dangerous to place the cleaner above you when

cleaning stairs. Place the cleaner against the bottom

step facing the stairs.

ALWAYS work with the cleaner below you.

For more efcient storage remove the handle from

the main body of the cleaner by pressing the lance

release button. Remove the lance from the handle

and return to its original position on the cleaner.

Park the handle on the side of the cleaner.

Turn the cleaner off and remove the plug. Wind the

power cord around the cord storage hooks.

When the handle is in the handle park position wind

the power cord around the lower cord storage hook

and the carry handle.

IMPORTANT! Extra care must be taken when

using the hose on the stairs. If the hose

becomes blocked it can exert a strong pull in

the direction of the cleaner.

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EMPTYING THE DUST BIN DUST BIN MAINTENANCE

ALLERGY AND ASTHMA SUFFERERS

Hold the container using the carry handle

over the bin and press the bin empty button.

The dust container door will automatically

open.

Wrap the lower bin in a plastic bag and close

the bag tighty around the dust container.

Once emptied, gently tap or shake the

container to release any excess dust.

Press the bin empty button to empty the dust

into the plastic bag. Close the bag quickly

and dispose of it immediately.

Lift the bin upper section containing the

separation unit from the lower section.

Press the bin release buttons and remove the

dustbin from the cleaner.

Reassemble the bin upper section. Push

clips back to fully close the bin then refit the

dustbin to the cleaner.

Use a cloth or the dusting brush to remove

excessive dust from the separation unit’s

surface.

Place the bin on a flat surface and release the

clips from either side of the dust container.

IMPORTANT! Do not ll above the max

level mark shown on the bin.

When emptying any vacuum cleaner it is difcult to

avoid exposure to dust. To minimize this risk, please

follow these instructions:

1 1

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Lift the tab on the exhaust lter cover grille and

remove from the cleaner.

Wash the exhaust lter under hand warm water

until the water runs clean. Remove excess water

by shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours.

Refit filter only when completely dry.

DO NOT USE HOT WATER OR

DETERGENTS.

Remove the exhaust lter.

CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER

CLEANING THE PRE MOTOR FILTERS

Press the bin release buttons

and remove the dust bin from

the cleaner.

Remove the pet hair remover

turbo brush from the top cover

of the cleaner.

Place the bin on a at surface

and press the lter access

button to open the top cover of

the bin.

Remove the BLUE lter pack

(containing the HEPA and foam

lter).

Separate the GREY foam lter

from the BLUE HEPA lter pack

using the tab provided.

Gently tap both lters against

the side of a bin to release

excess dust.

Wash the GREY foam lter

thoroughly under hand warm

water until the water runs

clean.

Remove excess water by

shaking and leave to dry for

24 hours.

DO NOT USE HOT WATER

OR DETERGENTS.

4Wash the BLUE HEPA lter

thoroughly from the inside

under hand warm water until

the 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,

always keep your lters clean.

IMPORTANT! For optimum performance,

always keep your lters clean. We recommend

that the exhaust lter should be washed every

3 MONTHS.

IMPORTANT! For optimum performance, shake off excess dust from the lters regularly.

We recommend that the GREY foam lter and the BLUE hepa lter are washed every 3 MONTHS.

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CHANGING THE BELT / AGITATOR

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 dust container

• Cleaned the lters

• Checked for blockages

CLEARING A BLOCKAGE

IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and remove

the plug from the electricity supply before

dismantling cleaner

IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from

the electricity supply before dismantling cleaner

Remove the carpet care control knob.

Turn the cleaner over and remove 5

retaining screws attaching the brush

guard to the base.

Turn the cleaner over and remove the hood.

Remove brush assembly and check for wear

on the belt. Loop the new belt around the

motor and brush assembly.

Hold the brush assembly and stretch the belt until

the brush can be slotted back into the cleaner

housing.

Rotate the brush to ensure movement of the belt.

Refit the hood ensuring the lugs along the front

are located in the slots on the front edge of the

baseplate. Secure the hood with 5 retaining screws.

Refit the carpet care control knob.

If cleaning tools were in

use check the cleaning tool

and the removable handle.

Check the hose by removing

it from the cleaner, stretching

it to full length.

Turn the cleaner over and

rotate the brushes until

they are free to rotate.

Check for a blockage in

the hose socket. Use a

flexible rod to remove any

obstruction.

Open the pet hair or

allergen remover turbo

brush at each side, lift

cover and remove the

blockage.

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