VAPORMATE - Steam cleaner HOOVER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VAPORMATE HOOVER

HOOVER VAPORMATE USER MANUAL:

Contents:

Important safety reminders 4
Getting to know your product 4
Do not 5
Environment 5
How to start 5
Using your Vapormate 6
Cleaner maintenance 6
Accessories 7
Important information 7
Troubleshooting guide 8
Guarantee statement 8

IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS:

This cleaner should only be used for domestic cleaning as described in this user manual. Please ensure that this guide is fully understood before operating this appliance.

WARNING: Remember electricity can be dangerous this appliance must be earthed. This plug is fitted with a 13-amp fuse (UK only).

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

BLUE - Neutral BROWN - Live GREEN/YELLOW - Earth

REMEMBER: After use, switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply.

Always switch off, remove the plug and wait for the appliance to cool down before cleaning the appliance or attempting any maintenance.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRODUCT:

The following features and accessories are mentioned within this user manual and are shown in the pictures on page 1.

1. Vacuum power indicator
2. Water empty indicator
3. On/off steam boiler
4. Water heating indicator
5. Steam ready indicator
6. Steam regulation
7. On/Off main switch
8. Carry handle
9. Hose connection with cover
10. Tube parking
11. Boiler safety cap
12. Hydrofilt water container
13. Washable HEPA exhaust filter
14. Power cord
15. Power cord connection with cover
16. HEPA filter retaining clips
17. Container handle
18. Clean Max Water Level mark
19. Hydrofit assembly
20. Cover with integrated handle
21. Washable pre-motor filter
22. Micronet filter
23. Hydrofil inlet

ACCESSIONS

Steam & Vacuum use

A) Flexible hose and multifunctional handle

(A1) Accessories connection

A2) Accessory lock/release button

A3) Steam emission control

A4) Steam trigger

A5) Suction control button

B) Hose connector

C) Extension tubes

D) Floor brush

D1) Bristled inserts

D2) Squeezee inserts

D3) Carpet inserts

E) Crevice tool with steam emission

E1) Steam Jet nozzle

E2) Round brushes

F) Universal nozzle

F1) Window insert

F2)Upholstery insert

F3) Cotton cloths

Vacuum only use

G) Crevice tool
H) Radiator brush
I) Upholstery nozzle
J) Dusting brush

Others

K) No spill bottle
L) Additional seals
M) Accessories bag
N) Hoover-Kaldefender vial
O) Hoover-Ecobreeze bottle

DO NOT:

Position the cleaner above you when cleaning stairs.
Put any liquids in the tank/boiler other than water and Hoover-Kaldefender.
- Submerge the product in any liquid.
- Touch the appliance with wet hands or feet with the cable plugged into the mains.
- Leave the appliance unattended whilst plugged into the mains.
- Attempt to disassemble the product.
- Use the product if it appears to be faulty.
- Direct steam towards people, animals or other appliances.
Spray with or pick up any flammable liquids, as this risks explosion.
- Stand on or wrap the power cord around legs or arms while in use.
- Press the steam trigger when the water tank is empty.

TO AVOID SAFETY HAZARDS, THE CLEANER MUST ONLY BE REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORISED HOOVER SERVICE ENGINEER.

ENVIRONMENT:

Hoover has made a long-term commitment, in all its activities, to safeguarding the environment. Our environmental policy states: "To adopt the best practicable environmental methods in design, production, packaging, use and disposal of products, whilst continuing to improve benefits to the consumer". The majority of materials used in this appliance are recyclable. Please use the best available disposal method to take advantage of this feature.

HOW TO START:

Opening the box

Remove the product from the packaging. The flexible hose and accessories are found at the bottom of the box, they are clearly visible once the product is removed.

Hose connection

Open the cover; fit the hose connector and push until you hear the click of the locking mechanism, then make sure it is well locked (Fig. 1).

To disconnect the hose push the button on the top of the connector and pull the hose from the appliance (Fig. 2).

Power cord connection

Open the cover and push on the power cord (Fig. 3). Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall socket. Ensure hands are dry and no moisture is present.

Accessories

Accessories can be connected directly to the multifunctional handle or to the extension tubes.

• Push desired accessory until the locking mechanism is engaged (Fig. 4).
• To disconnect accessory from the handle press the lock/release button and separate the 2 parts (Fig. 5).
• To disconnect accessory from tube press the retention clips. Note: for more information on accessories application and use refer to the specific "Accessory" section.

Reminder: while assembling or changing accessories during use stop the steam function by pressing from left to right the steam emission control.

Filling the Hydrofilt container

Remove the Hydrofilt container from the machine (Fig. 6), remove the filter assembly (Fig. 7) and fill with water up to the MAX mark printed on the container (Fig. 8). Please add 1 measured fill of Hoover Ecobreeze to the clean water, as described in the cleaner maintenance section.

What is the Hydrofit?

Hydrofilt is a water filter, specifically designed for an efficient wet & dry suction, which uses the natural purifying property of water.

It is in fact the flow of water into the container that efficiently captures the dirt avoiding its dispersion into the environment.

Filling the boiler

Unscrew the Boiler safety cap (Fig. 9) and fill with water using the no spill filler bottle supplied (Fig. 10), periodically add Kaldefender as described in the cleaner maintenance section.

Reminder: please read carefully chapter "Using your Vapormate" when re-filling the boiler during long periods of cleaning.

Press the on/off main switch. This will illuminate in red. The first level of the Vacuum Power indicator will flash in green.

You are now ready to use your Vapormate.

USING YOUR VAPORMATE:

Combined operations

For highest convenience while cleaning, you can choose from the below:

Vacuum only

Steam only

Steam + Vacuum combined

We recommend to vacuum surfaces prior to treat them with steam.

VACUUM CLEANING

• Press the suction control button on the multifunctional handle (Fig. 13): the motor will run at lowest power. The first level of the vacuum power indicator will stop flashing and remain constantly lit.
• To increase or decrease power, keep suction control button pressed. The indicator will inform about selected level.
• To switch off the vacuum unit, simply press and release once the suction control button. The unit will enter stand by mode.

STEAM CLEANING

• Press the On/Off steam boiler switch.
• The water heating indicator will light during the whole heating phase, until steam is ready.
• The steam ready indicator will light when steam is available and the water heating indicator will turn off.
• To release steam first press from right to left the steam emission control device, then press the steam trigger on handle.
• Steam quantity can be selected through the steam regulation knob on the control panel.
• Switch off the boiler by pressing the on/off steam boiler button when steam is no longer required.

Reminder: as the Vapormate is filled directly into the boiler these instructions must be followed to refill the boiler once the red boiler empty light illuminates on the control panel and the boiler empty alarm sounds:

• Switch off the machine by the boiler switch.
• Press the steam trigger on the handle to eliminate residual steam and pressure in the boiler.
• Disconnect the power supply cable from the mains.
• Unscrew the safety cap. Please note that the safety cap cannot be opened if there is even minimal steam pressure in the boiler. This guarantees maximum safety for the end user.
  Wait for a few minutes to allow the generator tank to cool down.
• To refill the boiler, simply refer to the preparations for use section to re-fill.

WARNING: When filling the water boiler when it is already hot, we strongly advise you to SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY add just a little water at a time to avoid steam blowback from the aperture.

CLEANER MAINTENANCE:

Emptying the Hydrofilt container

Suction is stopped automatically by the safety float once the water level in the filter container has reached the MAX mark. This is also noticed by a distinctive change in the noise of the product and lack of suction.

To empty the container please:

• Switch off the appliance with the ON/OFF main switch and unplug the power cable.
• Remove the Hydrofilit container from the appliance, holding it by the handle (Fig. 6).
• Remove the filter assembly (Fig. 7) and empty the dirty water and refill to continue cleaning.
  Reassemble the filter cage and put it back inside the appliance.

Note: Make sure that the Hydrofilt inlet is correctly positioned, checking that the arrow on the nozzle is aligned with the notch on the bottom of the cage (Fig.13). If the filter needs replacing, always use an original Hoover filter.

Sanitizing the Hydrofilt container

Hoover recommends the use of Hoover Ecobreeze to sanitize the Hydrofilt container while using the suction function. It is a scented antibacterial product with natural-based anti-allergenic substances. Added regularly to the Hydrofilt container, it will prevent the proliferation of bacteria and microorganisms and inhibit the action of allergens. Moreover Hoover Ecobreeze eliminates odours, refreshing the air.

Directions of use:

Shake the bottle and remove the safety cap. Hold the bottle upright and press until the dispenser is full to the recommended amount. Release the bottle and pour the dose into the water filter container (Fig. 14).

One dose of Ecobreeze solution is recommended to be used on each fill of the filter container.

Reminder: Do not pour Ecobreeze into the boiler as this will damage the equipment.

Provisions against limescale build up in water boiler

Hoover recommends the use of Hoover-Kaldefender to avoid lime scale problems. Hoover-

Kaldefender is a natural-base decalcifier, which extends product life and ensures a better steam quality over time.

Direction of use:

Pour a Hoover-Kaldefender vial contents into a full boiler (Fig. 15).

Generally one vial is recommended to be used every two water refills, however, the right dose also depends on local hardness of water.

Please refer to authorised Hoover assistance centres for advice on doses and correct maintenance procedure with Kaldefender.

ACCESSORIES:

Steam and Vacuum use

Floor brush (D)

Use this tool over large surfaces using the following inserts:

• Bristled inserts (D1): suggested for hard floors dry vacuuming
• Squeegee inserts (D2): designed for hard floors liquid suction therefore suggested with steam cleaning.
• Carpet inserts (D3): suggested for carpets and moquette steam and vacuuming.

How to fit inserts:

Simply rotate the catch on the side of the nozzle clockwise to gain access to the inserts.
- Slide inserts in the nozzle slot as shown in Fig.16, then close the latch.
- When fitting the two bristled inserts (D1), position the grooved insert towards the front of the brush.
- When fitting the squeegee inserts (D2), ensure that both smooth surfaces face inwards.

Crevice tool with angled steam nozzle (E)

Ideal to steam clean and vacuum difficult to reach areas, it may also be used to:

Treat stains on carpets
- Clean corners, window frames etc.
- Clean taps, sinks and other sanitary fixtures etc;
- Cleaning shutters, venetian blinds, radiators, car interiors etc
Steaming houseplants.

The following accessories may be screwed onto the steam nozzle (Fig.17-18-19):

• Steam jet tool (E1), to reach awkward areas such as radiators, doorposts, sills, shutters and toilet bowls.
• Small coloured brushes (E2), to remove stubborn dirt from small surfaces such as hobs, shutters, rugs between tiles, sanitary fittings and so on. Different colours allow keeping same brush for specific use.

Universal nozzle (F)

Hoover advice is to use this accessory on windows, mirrors and smooth surfaces, or to clean upholstery, sofas, mattresses, etc., it may also be fitted with the following accessories:

• Windows insert (F1) for windows and glass surfaces (Fig. 12);
• Upholstery insert (F2) for carpets, stairs, car interiors, and upholstery.
• An additional cloth (F3) may also be applied to the universal nozzle to further aid wet dirt pick-up.

Fit the inserts and slide them onto the nozzle as shown in Fig. 20.

Best results over windows are achieved by:

• Steaming the glass evenly to dissolve and loosen any dirt.
  Vacuum the residual liquid from the glass, to leave clean.

Vacuum only use

Crevicetool(G)

Advised for vacuuming corners, tile gaps, etc.

To vacuum corners, angles, rugs etc (Fig. 21)

Radiator brush (H)

To be fitted on the crevice tool. (Fig. 22)

Upholstery nozzle (I)

Advised for sofas, upholstery vacuuming.

To vacuum sofas, upholstery, car interiors etc (Fig. 23)

Dusting brush (J)

Advised for furniture vacuuming and dusting.

To vacuum furniture, book shelves, keyboards etc (Fig. 24)

General use

No spill filler bottle (K)

Special bottle permitting a fast and without spill refill of the boiler.

Additional seals (L)

Spare seals to be applied in steam tubes connections.

Consumables

• Hose with handle code D77 35600091

• Floor brush code G70 35600092

• Bristled inserts code AC9 35600095

• Squeegee inserts code AC7 35600093
• Carpet inserts code AC8 35600094
  3 small coloured brushes code P12 35600096
  Washable pre-motor filter code S71 35600088
  Washable HEPA exhaust filter code T71 35600089
  Seals package code C47 35600090
  Kaldefender (14 phials) code A23 35600099
  Ecobreeze "mountain pine" fragrance code A21 55600097
  Ecobreeze "mediterranean" fragrance code A22 35600098
  Flat nozzle for suction only code G71 35600100

These items can be purchased separately from Hoover

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

GENUINE 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, please always quote your model number.

HOOVER SERVICE

Should you require service at any time please call your local Hoover service office. uential losses and accidental damage to the product are not covered by the guarantee.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem	Cause	Solution
The suction fan will not start	No power supply	Check the cable, plug and socket.
The suction power drops	There is a blockage in the system	Clean the filter and remove any obstruction from the tubes and accessories.
	The air outlet filter is blocked	Clean or replace the filter.
The boiler filling pump can be heard working continuously	Air in the boiler circuit	Switch off the appliance and allow it to cool.
The appliance does not respond to commands	The circuit board has received electronic signals from an unrelated appliance	Disconnect the appliance from the mains for a few minutes and then try again.
Water is exhausted from the product	Float device is clogged	Clean the Hydrofilt assembly.
Appliance has stopped vacuuming	Float has interrupted suction	Switch the appliance off, empty the tank and restart cleaning.

GUARANTEE STATEMENT:

Your cleaner is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase for parts and labour. To qualify for the benefits under this guarantee, you must be able to provide proof of date of purchase, and the appliance must have been supplied, used and assembled in accordance with Hoover instructions. Consequential losses and accidental damage to the product are not covered by the guarantee.

This guarantee does not affect your statutory or common law rights.

Hoover cannot be responsible for the results of using this appliance for any purposes other than those described in this user manual.

HOOVER LTD Pentrebach

Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan

CF48 4TU

GIAS Customer Service 08705 400600

Hoover Spares 01204 556111

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