Hoover SLALOM Bedienungsanleitung

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Congratulations on the purchase of your

new Hoover Slalom.

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

Slalom 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

WARNING!

ELECTRICITY CAN BE

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS

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

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.

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When first unpacking your

cleaner please check all items

are included:

Cleaner body

Removable Handle

Dusting Brush

Telescopic Crevice Tool

Pet Hair Remover Turbo Brush

Allergen Remover Turbo Brush*

(*certain models only)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER

slalom

The ultra agile

way to clean all

surfaces. HANDLE PARK CATCH

BIN RELEASE

BUTTONS

TELESCOPIC

CREVICE TOOL

FLEXIBLE HOSE

DUSTING BRUSH

START / STOP

BRUSHBAR PEDAL

POWER PEDAL

HANDLE

RELEASE

BUTTON

CORD

STORAGE

HOOKS

PET HAIR REMOVER

TURBO BRUSH

CARRY HANDLE

PRE MOTOR

FILTERS ACCESS

BUTTON

ONE TOUCH BIN

EMPTY BUTTON

EXHAUST

FILTER

UPRIGHT LOCK

RELEASE PEDAL

HANDLE PARK

DUST BIN

DUST BIN CLIPS

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

Telescopic Crevice Tool

Dusting Brush

Pet Hair Remover Turbo Nozzle

Allergen Remover Turbo Nozzle*

Allergy Defender Granules*

* Certain Models only

Secure the dusting brush onto the dusting

brush post.

Connect the handle to the top of the

machine by pressing down rmly until it

clicks into place.

Secure the pet hair turbo brush onto the

separator lid.

Push until it clicks into place.

Secure the telescopic crevice tool onto

the rear on the cleaner.

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UPRIGHT LOCK RELEASE

Unlock the cleaner by pressing the upright lock pedal

at the rear of the cleaner with your foot.

After use return the cleaner to the upright lock position.

You will hear an audible click once locked in place.

ACTIVE STEERING

The cleaner comes with a unique steering function

that allows you to easily manoeuvre the machine.

Particularly benecial for cleaning in awkward or

conned spaces.

Twist the cleaner in the direction you wish to turn.

POWER SWITCH

ALL SURFACE CLEANING

To switch the cleaner on or off, press the foot pedal on

the right of the cleaner.

To start the brushbar rotation press the foot pedal on

the left of the cleaner.

To stop the brushbar rotation press the foot pedal

again.

START - Ideal carpet cleaning.

STOP - Ideal hard oor cleaning.

The brushbar rotation automatically stops when the

cleaner is put into the upright position.

CORD STORAGE

Turn the cleaner off and remove the plug. Wind the

cord around the cord storage hooks.

Rotate the storage hooks to quickly release the full

length of the power cord.

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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:

Telescopic Crevice Tool

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 telescopic crevice tool. Combine accessories

depending on use.

HANDLE RELEASE

To clean with accessories, release the handle

from the main body of the cleaner by pressing

the handle release button on the front of the

cleaner and pull upwards.

Fit accessories to the handle as desired.

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CLEANING THE STAIRS HANDLE PARK

It is dangerous to place the cleaner above you when

cleaning stairs. Place the cleaner against the bottom

step.

ALWAYS work with the cleaner below you.

For more efcient storage, remove the handle from

the main body by pressing the handle release button

on the front of the product and pull upwards.

Park it on the side of the cleaner as shown in the

image below.

SUCTION REGULATOR

The suction regulator on the cleaner soleplate is

factory preset to “LOW”.

To obtain the best cleaning performance from your

cleaner:

Turn over your cleaner and rotate the suction regulator

to the ”HIGH” position using a coin.

To reduce the force to push your cleaner, rotate the

suction regulator to either the “MEDIUM” or “LOW”

position depending on your preference.

!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 before

emptying.

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 units

surface.

Place the bin on a flat surface and release the

clips from either side of the dust container.

When emptying any vacuum cleaner it is difcult to avoid

exposure to dust. To minimize this risk, please follow

these instructions:

1 1

IMPORTANT! Do not ll above the max

level mark shown on the bin.

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CLEANING THE PRE MOTOR FILTERS

Press the bin release buttons

and remove the dust bin from

the cleaner.

Remove the turbo tool from the

top cover of the cleaner.

1Place the bin on a at surface

and press the lter access

button to open the top cover of

the bin.

2Remove 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, 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.

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

!IMPORTANT! For optimum performance,

always keep your lters clean. We recommend

that the exhaust lter should be washed every

3 MONTHS.

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CHANGING THE AGITATOR

CHANGING THE BELT

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.

Firstly ensure that the brushbar pedal is in

the ‘ON’ position. (Pressed down)

Remove the seven brushbar cover screws

and remove the plastic cover.

Remove the brushbar from the housing and

replace if required.

Refit the brushbar cover.

If cleaning tools were in use

check the cleaning tool and

the removable handle.

Check the hose by

removing it from the

handle, stretching it to full

length.

Turn the cleaner over and

rotate the brushes until they

are free to rotate. If debris

can be seen under the

inspection cover, remove

the two screws indicated.

Check for a blockage in

the lower hose socket. To

remove the hose pull the

finger tab and pull the hose

upwards. Use a flexible rod

to remove any obstruction.

Open the pet hair or

allergen remover by

unlocking the clip. Lift

the cover and remove the

blockage.

Should the brushbar belt require changing please contact your local Hoover Service Office.

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