KS60H&CAR011 - Vacuum Cleaner HOOVER - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Bagless canister vacuum cleaner
Brand	Hoover
Model	KS60H&CAR011
Separation system	Multi-cyclone
Filter type	Washable pre-motor filter and exhaust filter
Dust bin capacity	Approx. 1.5 L (estimated)
Power supply	Mains 230 V, 50 Hz (estimated)
Telescopic tube	Yes, height adjustable
Hose with power control	Yes, power control integrated in handle
Cord winder	Yes, pedal operated
Power control	Yes, on handle
Floor type selector	Yes, on brush (hard floor / carpet)
Included accessories	Combined brush (GP), carpet brush (CA), hard floor brush (HF), 2-in-1 accessory, parquet brush* and mini turbo brush for pet hair* (*depending on model)
Maintenance	Transparent dust bin with quick emptying, filters washable every 5 empties, multi-cyclone separator can be cleaned
Safety	Automatic shut-off in case of overheating, use prohibited without filters, cord protection
Usage	Domestic, indoor only, do not vacuum liquids
Warranty	Manufacturer warranty (consult retailer)
Compliance	European directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU

Frequently Asked Questions - KS60H&CAR011 HOOVER

How to empty the dust bin?

Turn off and unplug the appliance. Press the dust bin release button and remove the assembly. Hold the bin with one hand, press the red button to open the flap and empty the dust. Close the flap and replace the bin.

How to clean the filters?

The pre-motor and exhaust filters are washable. Remove them according to the instructions, tap gently, wash with warm water without detergent, wring out and let dry completely before reassembling. Cleaning every 5 empties is recommended.

What to do if the vacuum cleaner has no suction?

Check that the dust bin is not full and the filters are clean. Inspect the tube, hose and brush for blockages. If the appliance has overheated, wait 30 minutes for an automatic reset.

How to use the vacuum cleaner on parquet flooring?

Use the recommended brush for hard floors (HF) or set the combined brush to 'Hard floor' mode with the slider on 'ALL FLOORS'. The brushes and squeegee lower to protect the floor.

Can I use non-Hoover accessories?

It is recommended to use only accessories, consumables or spare parts supplied or approved by Hoover to ensure safety and performance.

How to rewind the power cord?

After turning off and unplugging the appliance, press the cord rewind pedal on the main body. The cord retracts automatically.

How to unblock the tube or hose?

Detach the tube or hose and remove the obstruction using a rod. Also check the brush. Avoid vacuuming hard or sharp objects.

Where to find spare parts?

Hoover spare parts are available from your Hoover retailer or after-sales service. Always mention your model number KS60H&CAR011 when ordering.

The vacuum cleaner overheats, what to do?

Turn off and unplug the appliance. Check that the filters are not clogged and the dust bin is not full. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes; an automatic reset will occur.

Can I use the vacuum cleaner to pick up liquids?

No, never use the appliance on a wet surface or to vacuum liquids. This may damage the appliance and poses a risk of electric shock.

USER MANUAL KS60H&CAR011 HOOVER

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

This appliance 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.

Do not leave the appliance plugged in. Always switch off and remove the plug from the socket after use, or before cleaning the appliance or any maintenance task.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

If the power cord is damaged stop using the appliance immediately. To avoid a safety hazard, an authorised HOOVER service engineer must replace the power cord.

Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and hair away from rotating brushes.

Use only attachments, consumables or spares recommended or supplied by HOOVER.

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

Do not use your appliance out of doors or on any wet surface or for wet pick up.

Do not pick up hard or sharp objects, matches, hot ashes, cigarette ends or other similar items.

Do not spray with or pick up flammable liquids, cleaning fluids, aerosols or their vapours.

Do not run over the power cord when using your appliance or remove the plug by pulling on the power cord.

Do not continue to use your appliance if it appears faulty.

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.

Do not stand on or wrap the cord around arms or legs when using your appliance.

Do not use the appliance to clean animals or people.

Do not position the appliance above you when cleaning the stairs.

The Environment

The symbol on this appliance indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it must 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 appliance, please contact your local city office, your household and waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the appliance.

This appliance complies with the European Directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU.

CANDY HOOVER GROUP S.r.l. Via Privata Eden Fumagalli, 20861 Brugherio (MB) Italy

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER

A. Cord Reel Pedal B. Exhaust Filter Cover C. Exhaust Filter D. Parking Slot E. On/Off Pedal F. Dust Bin Release Button G. Dust Container Assembly H. Main Body I. Hose J. Suction Regulator K. Hose Handle L. Telescopic Tube M. Telescopic Tube Adjuster N. Floor Type Selector Pedal* O. & O1. Carpet and Floor Nozzle (GP)**

O2. Carpet Nozzle (CA)**

O3. Hard Floor Nozzle (HF)**

P. Dust container flap Q. Dust container flap release button R. Dust Container S. Multi-cyclone separation unit T. Pre-motor filter U. Dust container cover V. 2 in 1 Accessory W. Pet Hair Remover Mini Turbo Nozzle* X. Allergen Remover Mini Turbo Nozzle* Y. Parquet Nozzle*

ASSEMBLING YOUR CLEANER

Remove all components from the packaging.

1. Connect the hose to the cleaner main body, ensuring it clips and locks into position. To release: simply press the button on the hose end and pull. [1]
2. Connect the hose handle to the upper end of the extension tube [2], or accessories if required.
3. Connect the lower end of the extension tube to the Carpet & Floor nozzle** [3] or accessories if required.

USING YOUR CLEANER

1. Extract power cord and plug it into the power supply. Do not pull the cord beyond the red marker. [4]
2. Adjust the telescopic tube to the desired height by moving the telescopic tube adjuster up and raise or lower the handle to the most comfortable cleaning position. [5]

*Certain Models Only ** Certain models only, nozzles may vary according to model

1. Carpet and Floor Nozzle** - Press the floor type selector on the nozzle [6] to select the ideal cleaning mode for the floor type.

Hard Floor – Brushes are lowered to protect the floor.

Carpet – Brushes are raised for deeper cleaning.

Carpet & Floor Nozzle**: [7]

• Hard floors Cleaning: Press the pedal on the nozzle on Hard Floor mode and adjust the slider on the nozzle on ALL FLOORS. In this position brushes, wheels and wiper blade are lowered to protect hard floors.[7a]
• Standard Carpet & Rugs Cleaning: Press the pedal on the nozzle on Carpet mode and adjust the slider on the nozzle on ALL FLOORS. In this position brushes and wiper blade are raised while wheels are lowered to allow a perfect ease of movement on such surfaces. [7b]
• Deep Carpet Cleaning: Press the pedal on the nozzle on Carpet mode and adjust the slider on the nozzle on DEEP CARPET CLEANING. In this position brushes, wheels and wiper blade are raised for a deeper cleaning of your carpet. [7c]

WARNING: It is recommended to avoid potential scratching of wooden floors that the pedal is not set on hard floor mode and the slider on deep carpet cleaning.

1. Switch the cleaner on by pressing the on/off Pedal on the cleaner main body. [8]
2. Adjust the suction regulator on the handle to the desired level. [9]
3. Switch off at the end of use by pressing the on/off pedal. Unplug and press the cord reel pedal to wind the power cord back into the cleaner. [10]

PARKING AND STORAGE

The tube and the nozzle can be parked on the back of the cleaner for storage or temporary storage while in use. [11]

ACCESSORIES AND NOZZLES

To obtain the best performance and efficiency, it is recommended that the correct nozzles are used for the main cleaning operations. These nozzles are indicated in the diagrams by the letters GP, HF, or CA.

A nozzle type GP can be used to clean both carpet and hard floor.

A nozzle type HF is suitable for use only on hard floor.

A nozzle of type CA is suitable for use only on carpet.

The other nozzles are accessories for specialist cleaning tasks and are recommended for occasional use only.

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

2 in 1 tool – Combines several functions into one tool: [V]

Dusting Brush – For bookshelves, frames, keyboards, and other delicate areas.

Crevice Tool – For corners and hard-to-reach areas.

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

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 hair removal. [W]

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 removal. [X]

IMPORTANT: Do not use the 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.

CLEANER MAINTENANCE

Emptying the Dust Container

When the dust reaches the max level indicator in the container, empty the dust container.

IMPORTANT: To maintain optimum performance, do not allow the dust to sit higher than the max level.

1. Turn off the cleaner by pressing the on/off pedal and unplug the power cable. [8]
2. Press the dust container release button and remove the dust container assembly from the cleaner. [12]
3. Hold the dust container with one hand and press the dust container empty button to empty the dust. [13]
4. Close the dust container flap and refit to the main body.

Cleaning the washable filters

The cleaner is fitted with a pre-motor filter and an exhaust filter. To maintain optimum cleaning performance, regularly remove the filters and tap them against the side of the dust container to release dust. The filters should be washed every 5 cassette empties or when the filters have excessive dust level.

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 your guarantee.

IMPORTANT: Regularly check and maintain the filters.

IMPORTANT: Always ensure the filters are fully dry before use.

To access the pre-motor filter:

1. Remove the dust container from the cleaner by pressing the dust container release button. [12]
2. Hold the dust container with one hand and remove the dust container cover by rotating anti-clockwise with the other hand. [14]
3. Remove the pre-motor filter assembly from dust container assembly. [15]
4. Gently tap and wash the pre-motor filter. Do not use hot water or detergents. Remove excess water from the filter and leave to dry fully before re-using. [20,21]
5. Reassemble the pre-motor filter assembly once fully dry and refit to the cleaner.

To access the exhaust filter:

1. Unclip the exhaust filter cover from the rear of the cleaner main body. [18]
2. Remove the exhaust filter from the rear of the cleaner. [19]
3. Gently tap and wash the filter using warm water. Do not use hot water or detergents. Remove excess water from the filter and leave to dry fully before re-using. [20,21]
4. Refit the exhaust filter to the rear of the cleaner once fully dry and refit the exhaust filter cover.

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

Cleaning the dust container / separation unit

This cleaner uses a separation system unique to Hoover. If necessary, the separation unit can be disassembled from the dust container and cleaned.

1. Press the dust container release button and remove the dust container assembly from the cleaner. [12]
2. Hold the dust container with one hand and remove the dust container cover by rotating anti-clockwise with the other hand. [14]
3. Remove pre-motor filter assembly from the dust container assembly. And then remove the multi-cyclone separation unit from the dust container by pulling it. [15,16]
4. If necessary, use a cloth to remove excessive dust from the multi-cyclone separation unit surface. [17]
5. If necessary rinse the dust container with lukewarm water. Wash internal surfaces of the dust container with water only. DO NOT use soap detergents to wash the internals of the dust container.
6. Reassemble the internal and the pre-motor filter to the dust container.
7. Reassemble the dust container cover to the dust container. Refit the dust container to the cleaner main body.

Removing a blockage

1. Check if the dust container is full. If so, refer to 'Emptying the dust container'.
2. If the dust container is empty but suction is still low: A. Do the filters need cleaning? If so, refer to 'Cleaning the washable filters'. B. Check if there is any other blockage in the system - Use a rod or pole to remove any blockage from the extension tube or flexible hose. C. Check if pre-motor filter is fitted. D. Check if the separation unit needs to be cleaned. Refer to 'Cleaning the separation unit'.

USER CHECKLIST

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 appliance.

- Is the dust container over-filled? Please refer to 'Cleaner Maintenance'.

- Is the filter blocked? Please refer to 'Cleaner Maintenance'.

- Is the hose or nozzle blocked? Please refer to 'Removing a blockage from the system'.

- Has the cleaner overheated? If so, it will take approximately 30 minutes to automatically reset.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

Hoover Service

Should you require service at any time, please contact your local Hoover Service Office.

Quality

Hoover's factories have been independently assessed for quality. Our products are made using a quality system which meets the requirements of ISO 9001.

Your Guarantee

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

ACCESSORIES AND BRUSHES

MAINTENANCE OF THE VACUUM CLEANER

J. Suction power regulator

K. Hose handle

L. Telescopic tube

1. Check if the dust container is full. If so refer to 'Emptying the dust container'.
2. If the dust container is empty but suction is still low:

A. Do the filters need cleaning? If so refer to 'Cleaning the washable filters'.

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

C. Check if pre-motor filter is fitted.

D. Check if the separation unit needs to be cleaned. Refer to 'Cleaning the separation unit'.

REMOVING A BLOCKAGE