Hoover Freerounder Bedienungsanleitung

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.

Aerosol sprays may be flammable. DO NOT

Congratulations on the purchase of your

new Hoover Freerounder.

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

Freerounder 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

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

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FREEROUNDER

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)

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.

Wash 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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