ATHYSS REVERTER - Vacuum Cleaner HOOVER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Upright vacuum cleaner with portable function
Brand	HOOVER
Model	ATHYSS REVERTER
Power supply	Mains (220-240 V, 50/60 Hz)
Power	Variable (depending on model)
Usage mode	Bagless (cassette) and with bag
Motor filter	Motor protection filter (ref. U37)
Exhaust filter	Washable HEPA filter (ref. T98)
HEPA filter	Yes, washable with warm water
Included accessories	Carpet/hard floor nozzle, crevice tool, small nozzle, furniture brush*, shoulder strap*, hose*, extension tube*
Special features	Folding handle, automatic mini-handle, full bag indicator, integrated cord clip
Use	Hard floors, carpets, furniture, fabrics
Maintenance	Clean filters after each emptying, replace paper bag if necessary
Safety	Double insulation, do not vacuum liquids or hot objects
Warranty	According to retailer's conditions
Consumables	Paper bags H59, motor filter U37, HEPA filter T98
Spare parts	Portable kit C48, carpet nozzle G107, parquet nozzle G87PC
WEEE directive	Mandatory recycling at an approved center
After-sales service	Authorized Hoover technician

Frequently Asked Questions - ATHYSS REVERTER HOOVER

How to use the vacuum cleaner in bagless mode?

Make sure the bagless cassette is correctly installed. Plug in the appliance, turn it on and use the appropriate nozzle. After use, empty the cassette and clean the filters if necessary.

How to empty the bagless cassette?

Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Open the transparent door, remove the cassette, unlock the red latch and empty the container into a bin. Clean the filters if needed, then reassemble.

How to clean the filters of the bagless cassette?

Remove the red sieve and the blue HEPA filter. Tap gently to remove dust, then wash the HEPA filter with warm water (no hot water or detergent). Let dry for 24 hours before reassembling.

How to switch from bagless mode to bag mode?

Turn off the appliance, remove the bagless cassette. Take a Hoover paper bag, fold the corners of the collar, then slide the collar into the guides until it clicks. Close the transparent door.

How to replace the paper bag?

Open the door, remove the full bag by pulling the collar. Fold down the dust flap. Insert a new bag by sliding the collar into the guides and close the door. Replace the bag as soon as the indicator turns red.

What to do if the full bag indicator is red?

Check if the bag is full or if there is a blockage. Replace the bag if necessary. The indicator only works in bag mode. For an accurate indication, use maximum power.

How to replace the exhaust filter?

Remove the filter cover by lifting it. Take out the old filter and insert a new one. Replace the cover. Replace the exhaust filter every five full bin emptyings.

How to use the vacuum cleaner in portable mode?

Fold the main handle back until it clicks into the base. The automatic mini-handle appears. You can then carry the appliance or use the accessories.

What accessories are available for this vacuum cleaner?

Depending on the model, you may have: shoulder strap, hose, extension tube, crevice tool, furniture brush, Caresse parquet nozzle. Use only Hoover accessories.

How to contact Hoover after-sales service?

In France, call 0892 35 00 89 (consumer service). For any repair, contact an authorized Hoover repairer. Have your invoice and the appliance model ready.

USER MANUAL ATHYSS REVERTER HOOVER

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ENGLISH GB

ITALIANO IT

FRANÇAIS FR

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NEDERLANDS NL

ESPAÑOL 88

4800 1578

© 2009 PRINTED IN P.R.C.

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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USER INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be assembled and operated in accordance with these instructions and used only for domestic cleaning to remove dry dirt and dust from household carpets and flooring. Accessories can be used to remove dirt and dust from furniture and fabrics.

Contents

Important Safety Reminders	3
Suggested Use	3
Do Not	3
Product Components	4
Getting Started	4
Product Use	4
Using in Bagless Mode	4
Using in Bagged Mode.	5
Changing the Exhaust Filter.	6
Special Features	6
Calling for Service	7
Spare Parts	7
Guarantee Statement	7

IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS

This cleaner 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. Use only attachments recommended or supplied by Hoover.

WARNING: Electricity can be extremely dangerous. This appliance is double insulated and must not be earthed. This plug is fitted with a 13 amp fuse (UK only).

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains power lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue – Neutral Brown – Live

STATIC ELECTRICITY: Some carpets can cause a small build up of static electricity. Any static discharge is not hazardous to health.

SUGGESTED USE

The filters are recommended to be inspected and cleaned after each full container is emptied. Only use attachments recommended or supplied by Hoover.

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.
  • Use your cleaner outdoors, on wet surfaces or for wet pickup.
• Pick up hard or sharp objects, matches, hot ashes, cigarette ends or other similar items.
• Spray with, or pick up flammable liquids such as cleaning fluids, petrol, etc, or their vapours, as they may cause an explosion or fire.
• Remove the plug by pulling on the supply cord.
• Stand on, or wrap the power cord around arms or legs when using your cleaner.
• Continue to use this product if it appears to be faulty. If the power cord/plug is damaged, stop using the vacuum cleaner IMMEDIATELY. The power cord must be replaced by an authorised HOOVER Service Engineer to avoid a safety hazard.

After use switch the vacuum 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 work.

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.

PRODUCT COMPONENTS

1 - STANDARD EQUIPMENT

1. Foldable handle
2. Foldable handle release button
3. Mini Pop-Up handle
4. On / Off button or variable power control
5. Quick release cord storage hook
6. Exhaust filter
7. Power cord
8. Integrated clip
9. Bag check indicator
10. Transparent door
11. Door release button
12. Carpet & Hard Floor nozzle
13. Bagless cassette assembly
14. Paper Bag
15. Pre motor filter

2 - BAGLESS CASSETTE ASSEMBLY

1. Cassette closure (Red)
2. Mesh filter (Red)
3. HEPA filter (Blue)
4. Container

3 - ACCESSORIES (Certain model only)\*

1. Shoulder strap*
2. Flexible hose*
3. Extension tube*
4. Furniture nozzle
5. Crevice tool
6. Dusting brush*
7. Accessory holder
8. Parquet Caresse nozzle*

GETTING STARTED

• Remove product from box.
  • Unclip foldaway handle from base of main body and fold upward into place.
• Ensure the exhaust filters are correctly fitted.
  • Fit the Carpet & Hard Floor nozzle.
  • Fully unwind power cord.
• On fixed power version depress button to switch power On/Off. On variable power version rotate the knob to switch on and control the power.
  • For use on hard floors, press nozzle pedal to bring brushes in contact with the hard floor.

PRODUCT USE

a) Before use undo integrated clip, turn top hook and release power cord.
b) During use as a stick cleaner clip power cord into back of main handle.
c) After use, unclip power cord from handle and wind it around storage hooks before securing with integrated clip.

5 - CONTROLS\*

a) On/Off switch. Push to switch On. Push again to switch Off.
b) Variable power control. Switch On and set the desired power by rotating the selector. Rotate back to switch Off.

USING IN BAGLESS MODE

This product can be used in bagless and bagged mode. This section will describe how to use the product with the bagless cassette and the relative filters.

To change from the bagless to bagged mode please follow the instruction found in the next section "Using in bagged mode".

IMPORTANT: Switch cleaner Off and remove plug from electricity supply before removing the bagless cassette.

a) Lay the cleaner on a flat surface, pull back the door release button and remove the transparent door.
b) Remove the bagless cassette.
c) Remove the cassette closure (red) by rotating the container and upper closure in opposite directions.
d) Empty the debris from the container into a bin. Check if it is necessary to clean the relative filters, as described in the "Maintaining the bagless filters" section.
e) To refit the bagless cassette and the filters to the product, simply repeat all steps in reverse.

NOTE: Hoover recommends to inspect and wash if necessary, the cassette and the filters after each full container, see maintaining filters section.

7 - MAINTAINING THE BAGLESS FILTERS

a) To access the washable HEPA filter (BLUE), rotate the mesh filter in the opposite direction from the cassette upper closure and remove the mesh.
b) Gently tap filters to release excess dust.
c) Wipe clean the mesh filter (RED) and wash thoroughly the HEPA filter from the inside under hand warm water until the water runs clean.
d) Remove excess water by shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours. Refit filters to the cleaner only when completely dry.

DO NOT USE HOT WATER OR DETERGENTS.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the bagless filters, mesh and HEPA, are fitted before use.

USING IN BAGGED MODE

This product can be used in bagless and bagged modes. This section will describe how to use the product with the bag.

8 - TO CHANGE FROM THE BAGLESS TO BAGGED MODE

Please follow the following steps:

a) Lay the cleaner on a flat surface, pull back the door release button and remove the transparent door.
b) Remove the bagless cassette.
c) Fold the corners of the paper bag behind the collar.
d) Slide the collar along the guides and lift over the inlet tube. Collar should 'click' into place.
e) Locate tabs on door as shown and close door.

9 - CHANGING/FITTING THE PAPER BAG

Replace the paper bag frequently when picking up material such as powder or fine dust or when cleaning new carpets. If the bag check indicator is red, check and if necessary replace the bag. Do not overfill the paper bag.

Remember: The bag check indicator may be red if an obstruction has occurred.

Note: For accurate bag check indication the power control* should be set to maximum.

Note: The bag check indicator will operate in bag mode only.

To change the paper bag:

a) Remove bag by pulling bag collar from hose inlet. Remove sticky backing from the dust flap and fold it over the inlet to avoid dust escaping from the bag.
b) Refit the bag as explained above, locate tabs on bag door as shown and close bag door.
c) Locate tabs on door as shown and close door.

CHANGING THE EXHAUST FILTER

10 - CHANGING THE PRE-MOTOR FILTER

a) Lay the cleaner on a flat surface, pull back the bagless door release button and remove the transparent door.
b) Remove the bagless cassette / bag.
c) Remove the old pre motor filter and replace with the new one.
d) Refit bagless cassette / bag.
e) Locate tabs on door as shown and close door.

11 - CHANGING THE EXHAUST FILTER

a) Lift off filter cover.
b) Remove filter.
c) Fit new filter and refit the filter cover.

DO NOT use cleaner without the exhaust filter in place. Replace the exhaust filter after five full containers have been used.

SPECIAL FEATURES

12 - FOLDABLE HANDLE

a) To use the product as portable vacuum cleaner together with the accessories and Portable Kit, press the handle release button and fold the handle backwards until it clips into place at the base of the main body.
b) Fold handle for easy storage.

13 - MINI POP-UP HANDLE

As main handle is folded backward the Mini Pop-Up handle automatically rises to allow the product to be easily carried or used as a portable vacuum cleaner.

14 - SHOULDER STRAP\*

a) With nozzle and accessories removed, slide one end of the shoulder strap past the locking tab on the inlet tube and rotate as shown. Refit accessories depending on use.
b) With main handle folded and locked at the base, clip other end of the shoulder strap over the peg behind the Pop-Up handle.
c) Carry the cleaner over the shoulder as shown.

15 - NOZZLES

Carpet and Floor nozzle

a) Secure the nozzle to the product.
b) To start cleaning, unlock the cleaner by pressing, with your foot, the locking pedal on the nozzle.

Parquet Caresse nozzle\*

For wooden and delicate floors..

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CALLING FOR SERVICE

A charge will be made if the cleaner is found to be in working order, has not been assembled in accordance with these instructions or has been used incorrectly.

Before calling Hoover Service run through the following checklist:

1. Is there a working electricity supply to the cleaner? Check with another appliance.
2. Are the filters blocked? See Cassette handling & filters section.
3. Is the hose or inlet blocked? Remove any obstruction.
4. Has the cleaner overheated? If so it will take 30 minutes to automatically reset.

If there is any doubt call your local Hoover Service Office for advice, they may be able to assist you over the telephone.

CONSUMABLES AND SPARE PARTS

Use only original Hoover spare parts.

CONSUMABLES	CODE
Paper Bags	H59 - 35600279
1 pre-motor filter + 1 exhaust filter	U37 - 35600280
Athyss Hepa & Mesh Filter	T98 - 35600862
SPARE PARTS	CODE
Portable kit(1 shoulder strap + 1 hose + 1 dusting brush)	C48 - 35600191
Carpet & Floor nozzle	G107 - 35600942
Parquet caresse nozzle	G87PC - 35600655

WEEE DIRECTIVE

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall 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 product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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.

Hoover Limited Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil,

Mid Glamorgan CF48 4TU

GIAS Customer Sevice 08444 995599

Hoover Spares 08443 712758

* Features vary according to model

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