SCS 780 E - Aspirateur HOOVER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SCS 780 E HOOVER

acenta_final.qxd 22/2/05 12:27 PM Page 5acenta_final.qxd 22/2/05 12:27 PM Page 6GB 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.

The accessory kit can be used to remove

dirt and dust from furniture and fabrics.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING! ELECTRICITY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.

This appliance is double insulated and

must not be earthed.

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead

are coloured in accordance with the

SAFETY REMINDERS User´s 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

Replace the paper bag or clean the

EcoBox™ frequently when picking up

material such as powder or fine dust or

when cleaning new carpets.

DO NOT use your cleaner out of doors or

on any wet surface or for wet

DO NOT pick up hard or sharp objects,

matches, hot ashes, cigarette ends or

other similar items.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY Static electricity. Some carpets can

cause a small build up of static

electricity. Any static discharge is

not hazardous to health.

Only use attachments

recommended or supplied by

DO NOT pick up flammable liquids

such as cleaning fluids, petrol, etc.,

Aerosol sprays may be flammable.

DO NOT spray near the cleaner.

Supply cord. DO NOT remove the

plug by pulling on the supply cord.

If the supply cord/plug is damaged,

the cleaner must be repaired by an

authorised HOOVER Service

Engineer to avoid a safety hazard.

Faults. DO NOT continue to use

your cleaner if it appears to be

faulty or the supply cord is

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 work.

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

acenta_final.qxd 22/2/05 12:27 PM Page 7HANDLE ASSEMBLY (1)

The handle must be assembled to the

cleaner before use, unless being used

with the shoulder strap - see (6).

1. Remove hand-screw from handle.

2. Slide handle over top of cleaner.

3. Tighten hand-screw.

a) Wind cord around hooks.

Secure cord with integrated clip.

b) Undo integrated clip.

Turn both hooks inwards as shown

bring brushes in contact with hard

h) Delicate Floor nozzle*: for wooden

floors and all delicate floors.

i) Turbonozzle*: especially for carpets.

l) Electric Power nozzle*: for deep

cleaning of large areas of carpet.

Push again to switch off.

Slide to the right to increase.

Slide to the left to decrease.

When using Electric Power nozzle*

insert nozzle electric plug into socket on

a) With nozzle removed, slide one end

of shoulder strap over tube at base

of cleaner. Slide the strap end past

the locking tab and rotate as shown.

Refit with accessories depending on

b) With main handle removed - see (1)

clip other end of the shoulder strap

to top of stub handle.

c) Carry the cleaner over the shoulder

* Feature varies according to model

acenta_final.qxd 22/2/05 12:27 PM Page 8GB CHANGING THE EXHAUST FILTER (11)

a) Lift off filter cover.

c) Fit new filter and replace cover.

red when the EcoBox™ needs emptying.

For true EcoBox™ check indication the

power control must be set to maximum

(fully to the right).

To empty the EcoBox™:

2. Lift EcoBox™ out of cleaner.

6. Locate tabs on bag door. Close bag

DO NOT use the cleaner without

ECOBOX™ FILTER MAINTENANCE The pre-motor and the exhaust filter

should be washed every month. Please

refer to your user manual to find how to

To maintain best performance please

follow these simple steps:

1. Rinse both filters under hand warm

water do not scrub the filters.

2. Remove excess water with a dry

cloth and leave to air dry for 24

hours or until fully dry.

After completing the washing operations,

return the EcoBox™ and filters to their

original positions in the cleaner.

* Feature varies according to model

CHANGING THE PAPER BAG (7)*

The bag check indicator will show red

when the bag needs replacing.

For true bag check indication the power

control* must be set to maximum (fully

DO NOT overfill the bag.

1. Lay the cleaner on a flat surface.

3. Remove bag by pulling bag collar

from hose inlet using tab as shown.

The bag will self-seal.

4. Fit new bag by first folding back the

bag corners and sealing flap as

5. Locate bag collar in front of tabs in

bag housing as shown, then push

collar over hose inlet until it `clicks´

6. Locate tabs on bag door as shown

DO NOT use cleaner without bag in

Hoover recommend that

new filters are fitted

after five full bags have

pre-motor FILTER (10)

With paper bag removed lift the filter

from the bag housing.

Fit the new filter and replace the paper

IMPORTANT: Switch cleaner

off and remove plug from

electricity supply before

changing paper bag, emptying

the EcoBox™ or removing

acenta_final.qxd 22/2/05 12:27 PM Page 9CALLING FOR SERVICE A charge will be made if the cleaner is found to be in working order or has not been

assembled in accordance with these instructions or has been used incorrectly.

Before calling a HOOVER Service Engineer run through the following checklist:

1. Is there a working electricity supply to the cleaner? Check with another

2. Is the paper bag or EcoBox™ full?

3. Is the hose blocked?

4. Are the filters blocked?

If there is any doubt call your local HOOVER Service Office for advice, they may be

able to assist you over the telephone.

Use only original Hoover spare parts.

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.

® Registered Trade Mark

HOOVER LTD Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan CF48 4TU GIAS Customer Sevice 08705 400600

Hoover Spares 01204 556111

SPARE PARTS CODE Paper bags (5 paper bags + 1 pre-motor + 1 exhaust filter)

Antibacterial exhaust filter

Pre-motor carbon filter

Filter kit (1 pre-motor + 1 exhaust filter)

Acenta EcoBox™ pre-motor filter

Portable kit (1 shoulder strap + 1 hose + 1 dusting brush)

* Feature varies according to model

acenta_final.qxd 22/2/05 12:27 PM Page 10GB Hoovers unique EcoBox™ is made from a special porous plastic material which allows

air to pass through whilst retaining most of the dirt and fine dust.

To maintain the best performance from the system we would recommend that you

wash the EcoBox™ every month to remove the fine dust that your machine has picked

up and retained inside the EcoBox™.

To wash and optimise the performance the following simple steps should be taken:

1. Shake out the EcoBox™ to remove large dirt and debris.

2. Brush the inside of EcoBox™ to remove the fine dust that has

formed on the walls of the box.

3. Wash thoroughly the inside and outside of the EcoBox™ using

warm water and washing up liquid. At this point if desired the

EcoBox™ can be placed in a dishwasher and washed on a full wash

and dry cycle at up to 75ºC.

4. If not placed in a dishwasher rinse thoroughly inside and outside

making sure no detergent is left on the EcoBox™.

Remove excess water with a dry cloth and leave to air dry for 24 hours or until fully

The pre-motor and the exhaust filter should be washed every month. Please refer to

your user manual to find how to access the filters.

To maintain best performance please follow these simple steps:

1. Rinse both filters under hand warm water do not scrub the filters.

2. Remove excess water with a dry cloth and leave to air dry for 24 hours or until

After completing the washing operations, return the EcoBox™ and filters to their

original positions in the cleaner.

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