Mistral TMI 217 - Aspirateur HOOVER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Mistral TMI 217 HOOVER

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** Nozzle design may vary according to modelThis 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.

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

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT:

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER ASSEMBLING YOUR CLEANER Position the cleaner above you when cleaning the stairs.• 

Use your cleaner out of doors or on any wet surface or for wet pick up.• 

Pick up hard or sharp objects, matches, hot ashes, cigarette ends or other similar • 

Spray with or pick up flammable liquids, cleaning fluids, aerosols or their vapours as this • 

may cause risk of fire / explosion.

Run over the supply cord when using your cleaner or remove the plug by pulling on the • 

Stand on or wrap the power cord around arms or legs when using the cleaner.• 

Use the appliance to clean people or animals.• 

Continue to use your cleaner if it appears to be faulty. If the supply cord is damaged • 

stop using the cleaner IMMEDIATELY. To avoid a safety hazard, an authorised Hoover

service engineer must replace the supply cord.

Remove all components from the packaging.

Connect the hose to the cleaner main body, ensuring it clips and locks into position. To 1.

release the hose: simply press the two hose release buttons on the hose end and remove

Connect the handle to the tube upper end. 2. [3]

Connect the tube lower end to the carpet and oor nozzle**. 3. [4]

Exhaust Filter Cover Release ButtonO.

IMPORTANT: To maintain optimum performance do not allow the dust to sit higher than

Remove the hose from the cleaner. 1. [2]

Press the dust container release buttons on the bin cover 2. [18] and lift the dust container

out of cleaner. [19]

USING YOUR CLEANER PARKING AND STORAGE Hold the dust container upside down so that the pre-motor filter faces upwards. 3.

Unlatch then unhinge the pre-motor filter frame and remove the pre-motor filter from

the frame. [21] If the filters are dirty refer to section ‘Cleaning the Washable Filters.

Hold the dust container over a bin, press dust container flap release button to empty 4.

Use the dusting brush 5. [1S] when necessary to remove excessive dust from the internal

surface of the dust bin.

Close the dust container flap and relocate the pre-motor filter frame on top of it, 6.

ensuring the latch is well closed. Then refit the dust container into the cleaner.

Cleaning the Washable Filters

The cleaner is fitted with a pre-motor filter. To maintain optimum cleaning performance,

regularly clean the filters. Remove excess dust from the filters by gently tapping them

against the side of a bin. The filters should be washed after every 5 container empties.

IMPORTANT: All bagless cleaners require regular filter cleaning. Failure to clean your

filters may result in air blockage, overheating and product failure. This may invalidate

IMPORTANT: Regularly check and maintain the filters by following the filter

maintenance instructions , it is also recommended that you purchase new filters after

every 3rd filter wash. This will maintain your cleaners performance.

To access the pre-motor filter:

Remove the Dust Container from the cleaner mainbody. 1. [19]

Hold the Dust Container over a bin with one hand, Hold the dust container upside 2.

down so that the pre-motor filter faces upwards. Unlatch then unhinge the pre-motor

filter frame and remove the pre-motor filter from the frame. [21]

Gently tap and wash the filter packs using hand warm water. 3. [22] Remove excess water

from the filters with a dry cloth and leave to dry fully before re-using.

Reassemble filter packs once fully dry and refit to the cleane.4.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the product without the pre-motor filter pack fitted.

IMPORTANT: Always ensure the filter packs are fully dry before use.

To access the exhaust filter:

Unlock the exhaust filter cover by sliding the button towards the rear of the cleaner.1.

Remove the filter pack from the recess. 2. [20]

Gently tap and wash the filter pack using hand warm water. 3. [22] Remove excess water

from the filters with a dry cloth and leave to dry fully before re-using. Reassemble filter

packs once fully dry and refit to the cleaner.

Remember: Do not use hot water or detergents. In the unlikely event of the filters

becoming damaged, fit a Genuine Hoover consumable. Do not try and use the product

without a filter fitted.

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GB Extract power cord and plug it into the power supply. 1. [5] Do not pull the cord beyond

Adjust the telescopic tube to the desired height by moving the telescopic tube adjusters 2.

up and raise and lower the handle to the most comfortable cleaning position. [6]

Carpet & Floor Nozzle** - Press the floor type selector pedal on the nozzle 3. [7] to select

the ideal cleaning mode for the floor type.

Hard Floor: Brushes are lowered to protect the floor.

Carpet: Brushes are raised for the deepest clean.

Switch the cleaner on by turning the On - Off / Variable Power Control Roller clockwise 4.

on the cleaner main body. [8]

Adjust the power level by turning the On-Off / Variable Power Control Roller to the 5.

Switch off at the end of use turning the On-Off / Variable Power Control Roller. 6. [8]

Unplug and gently pull the cord, the cord will begin to automatically retract back into

The flexible hose and tube can be parked for temporary storage while in use [10] or in the

Nanopack storage position when not in use [17]:

Retract the telescopic tube to its storage length.1.

Remove the nozzle from the end of the telescopic tube. 2. [11]

Remove the hose handle from the telescopic tube. 3. [12]

Lift the hose latch at the rear of the cleaner [13] and wrap the flexible hose around the 4.

Park the hose handle on the product. 5. [15]

Assemble the nozzle into the parking slot underneath the product. 6. [16]

Assemble the telescopic tube into the remaining parking slot underneath the product. 7.

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GB USER CHECKLIST IMPORTANT INFORMATION Should you have a problem with the product, complete this simple user checklist before

calling your local Hoover service.

Is there a working electricity supply to the cleaner? Please check with another electrical • 

Is the dust container over-lled? Please refer to ‘Cleaner Maintenance’.• 

Is the lter blocked? Please refer to ‘Cleaner Maintenance’.• 

Is the hose or nozzle blocked? Please refer to ‘Removing a Blockage’.• 

Has the cleaner overheated? If so, it will take approximately 45 minutes to automatically • 

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 always quote your model number.

Check if the dust container is full. If so refer to ‘Emptying The Dust Container’.1.

If the dust container is empty, but suction is still low:2.

Do the filters need cleaning? If so refer to ‘Cleaning the Washable Filters’.A.

Check if there is any other blockage in the system - Use a rod or a pole to remove B.

any blockage from the tubes or hose.

Check for and clear any blockage in the nozzle.C.

Warning - If the cleaner is used for a significant period of time with a blockage, a thermal

cut out will switch the cleaner off to prevent overheating. If this should happen, switch

the cleaner off, unplug and correct the fault. It will take about 45 minutes for the cut out

to automatically reset.

All accessories can be fitted to the handle or the end of the telescopic tube.

Crevice Tool [1R]– For corners and hard to reach areas. Remove the Crevice tool from the

accessories holder [24] and fit to the handle [25] or telescopic tube.

Dusting Brush [1S] – For bookshelves, frames, keyboards and other delicate areas. Remove

the dusting brush from the accessories holder [24] and fit to the crevice tool then fit to the

handle [25] or telescopic tube.

Parquet Nozzle** – For parquet floors and other delicate floors. [1V]

Pet Hair Remover Mini Turbo Nozzle* - Use the mini turbo nozzle on stairs or for deep

cleaning on textile surfaces and other hard to clean areas. Particularly suitable for pet hairs

Allergen Remover Mini Turbo Nozzle* – Use the mini turbo nozzle on stairs or for deep

cleaning on textile surfaces and other hard to clean areas. Particularly suitable for allergen

Grand Turbo Nozzle* – Use the Grand Turbo Nozzle for deep cleaning on carpets. [1Y]

IMPORTANT: Do not use the Grand Turbo Nozzle or Mini Turbo Nozzles on rugs with long

fringes, animal hides and carpet pile deeper than 15mm. Do not keep the nozzle stationary

while the brush is rotating.

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GB Quality and the Environment

Hoover’s factories have been independently assessed for quality. Our products are made

using a quality system which meets the requirements of ISO 9001.

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

The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as

houshold waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the appliance collection point

for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried

out in accordance with the 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.

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.

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