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USER MANUAL VAPORMATE HOOVER

• vapormate_4j.qxd 3/3/05 4:18 pm Page 4 o | HOOVER VAPORMATE USER MAN GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRODUCT: Contents: The following features and accessories are mentioned within this user manual and are shown in the Important safety reminders pictures on page 1. Getting to know your product .4 Do not p. 4
• … ACCESSORIES Environment +5 1 Vacuum power indicator Steam & Vacuum use How to start +5 2. Water empty indicator A) Flexible hose and multifunctional Using your Vapormate -6 3. Onvoff steam boiler handle Cleaner maintenance -6 4. Water heating indicator A1) Accessories connection Accessories -7 5. Steam ready indicator A2) Accessory lock/release button Important information 7 6. Steam regulation A3) Steam emission control Troubleshooting guide -8 7. On/Off main switch A4) Steam trigger Guarantee statement -8 8. Carry handle A5) Suction control button p. 5

9. Hose connection with cover B) Hose connector

10. Tube parking C) Extension tubes

12. Hydrofilt water container Di) Bristled inserts

This cleaner should only be used for domestic cleaning as described in this user manual. Please 13. Washable HEPA exhaust filter D2) Squeegee inserts ensure that this guide is fully understood before operating this appliance. 14. Power cord D3) Carpet inserts WARNING: Remember electricity can be dangerous this appliance must be earthed. This plug is fit- 15. Power cord connection with cover E) Crevice tool with steam emission ted with a 13-amp fuse (UK only). 16. HEPA filter retaining clips E1) Steam Jet nozzle

17. Container handle E2) Round brushes

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: 18. Clean Max Water Level mark F) Universal nozzle

BLUE - Neutral BROWN-Live GREEN/YELLOW - Earth 20. Cover with integrated handle F2) Upholstery insert

REMEMBER: After use, switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply. 22. Micronet filter Vacuum only use Always switch off, remove the plug and wait for the appliance to cool down before cleaning the appli- 23. Hydrofit inlet G) Crevice tool ance or attempting any maintenance. H) Radiator brush i] Upholstery nozzle J) Dusting brush Others K) No spill botte L) Additional seals M) Accessories bag N) Hoover-Kaldefender vial O) Hoover-Ecobreeze botle

vapormate_4j.qxd 3/3/05 4:18 pn Page 5 O 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. ENVIRONME! Hoover has made a long-term commitment, in al its activities, to safeguarding the environment. Our environmental policy states: ‘To adopt the best practicable environmental methods in design, produc- tion, 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.

Opening the box Remove the product from the packaging. The flexible hose and accessories are found at the bottom of the box, they are clear 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 appli- ance (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 Hydrofilt? Hydrofil is a water filter, specifically designed for an efficient wet & dry suction, which uses the natu- ral purifying property of water. Itis 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 spil 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 iluminate in red. The first level of the Vacuum Power indicator will flash in green. You are now ready to use your Vapormate.

vapormate 4j.qxd 3/3/05 4:18 pm Page 6 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 con- stantly 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 of. - 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 refil the boiler once the red boiler empty light iluminates 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 filing 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.

EANER 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 Hydrofil 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 microorgan- isms 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 botte 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 quali- ty 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.

vapormate_4j.qxd 3/3/05 4:18 pn Page 7 ACCESSORIES: Steam and Vacuum use Floor brush (D) Use this tool over large surfaces using the following inserts: - Bristied 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 comners, 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, shut- ters, rugs between iles, 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 uphol- stery, 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 Crevice tool (G) Advised for vacuuming corers, 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 (1) Advised for sofas, upholstery vacuuming. To vacuum sofas, upholstery, car interiors etc (Fig. 23) Dusting brush (J) Advised for fumiture 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 - Floor brush - Bristled inserts - Squeegee inserts - Carpet inserts - 3 small coloured brushes - Washable pre-motor filter - Washable HEPA exhaust filter - Seals package - Kaldefender (14 phials) - Ecobreeze “mountain pine” fragrance - Ecobreeze “mediterranean” fragrance - Flat nozzle for suction only code D77 35600091 code G70 35600092 code AC9 35600095 code AC7 35600093 code AC8 35600094 code P12 35600096 code S71 35600088 code T71 35600089 code C47 35600090 code A23 35600099 code A21 55600097 code A22 35600098 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: vapormate 4j.qxd 3/3/05 4:18 pm Page 8 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 filing pump can be heard working continuousiy 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 Float device is clogged Clean the Hydrofilt assembly. product Appliance has stopped Float has interrupted suction Switch the appliance off, vacuuming empty the tank and restart cleaning. UARANTEE 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 HOOVER KAFEENES TE

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