ST50ALG 011 - Vacuum Cleaner HOOVER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ST50ALG 011 HOOVER

*Certain Models Only **May vary according to models *Certain Models Only **May vary according to models

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 broken glass or other sharp objects, matches, hot ashes, cigarette ends or other similar items. Do not spray with or pick up ammable liquids, cleaning uids, 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. Do not open the bin ap or press the bin ap release button when cleaner is working. HOOVER service: To ensure the continued safe and efcient 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. Do not use to pick up sand, masonry dust or other construction materials. 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 ofce, 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 GB2 A. On/Off Pedal B. Pre-motor Filter Cover C. Bin Handle D. Inner Bin Body E. Bin Flap Release Button F. Full Bin Mechanical Detector G. Hose End Latch Button H. Hose

V. Accessory Holder*

Before using your cleaner, please note it has an electronic display panel which has 3 icons. (Certain Models do not have an electronic display panel, please refer to (e)*) (a) Power indicator, this will illuminate once cleaner is connected to the mains supply. (b) Blocked compaction unit, this symbol will illuminate if there is debris in the bin that is blocking the auger [L1] from rotating. (c) Bin full, this will illuminate when the bin has reached its maximum capacity and needs to be emptied. (d) All 3 icons will illuminate if there is no connection between the bin and main body. Please remove and replace the bin ensuring it is positioned correctly. (e)* If you hear an alarm sound, please check if: - The bin is full. -Thebinifnotttedproperly - The auger is blocked IMPORTANT: Each time the bin is removed from the main body, empty the bin and ensure the FDT ap [L2] is free from hair and debris [9]. Carpet & Floor Nozzle**: [4] -HardoorCleaning: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 oors. [4a] - 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. [4b] - 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. [4c]

WARNING:Itisrecommendedtoavoidpotentialscratchingofwoodenoorsthat

thepedalisnotsetonhardoormodeandthesliderondeepcarpetcleaning.

1. Extract power cord and plug it into the power supply. Do not pull the cord beyond the

3. Switch the cleaner on by pressing the on/off Pedal on the cleaner main body. [6]

3.1 Adjust the suction by moving the suction regulator* to the desired level.

4. Switch off the cleaner at the end of use by de-pressing the on/ off pedal. Unplug and

pull the power cord away from the cleaner body and release, this will enable the power cord to return back inside the cleaner.

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 the hose: simply press the hose end latch button on the hose end and pull. [1]

2. Connect the hose handle** to the end of the extension tube** upper [2a], or accessories

3. Connect the extension tube lower to the carpet or oor nozzle [3a] or accessories if

required [3b]. The cleaning accessory tools can be stored after use on the underside of the extension tube, using the accessory holder* provided.

4. After connecting the lower end of the telescopic tube to the Carpet and Floor Nozzle**,

press the oor type selector pedal** on the nozzle to select the ideal cleaning mode: HardFloor–Brushesareloweredtoprotecttheoor. Carpet – Brushes are raised for deeper cleaning. GB3 *Certain Models Only ** May vary according to models CLEANER MAINTENANCE Emptying the Dust Container When the dust ap touches the full bin mechanical detector at the bottom of the cleaner main body, you will hear an alarm sound, and the bin full indicator on the electronic display panel* will also illuminate. This indicates that the dust bin is completely full and needs to be emptied. IMPORTANT: To maintain optimum performance do not allow the cleaner to continue when the dust container is full.

1. Release the container bin handle by pressing the bin release latch to detach the dust

container from the main cleaner and pull upward to remove. [8]

Once the dust container is released from the main body, hold it by the handle grip and position it above a waste container. With the other hand press the bin ap release button to open the container and release the dust, to fully release all the dust slide the outer bin body [9] up & down along the inner bin body.

Once emptied, close the dust ap and ret to the cleaner ensuring locating hook has been positioned correctly in cleaner body. [13] Then lock the container in place by pushing the container bin handle down until the latch connects with the main body of the cleaner: you will hear a click when fully connected.

4. Connect plug back into power source and continue.

NOTICE: Ensure the power cord has been unplugged before emptying. NOTICE: Ensure the bin ap has been closed before you ret it to the main body. Unblocking the compaction system / Cleaning the multi-cyclonic separation unit If the auger [L1] of the compaction unit is blocked, it will try to recover 3 times. If it cannot recover, then you will hear an alarm sound and the electronic display panel* on the main body will illuminate indicating BLOCKED. This tells you that you must remove the blockage before continuing. IMPORTANT: If the auger [L1] on the compaction unit blocks, please ensure you stop using your cleaner immediately and unblock as per the following.

1. Release the container bin handle by pressing the bin release latch to detach the dust

container from the main cleaner and pull upward to remove. [8]

Hold the bin handle with one hand rotate the inner bin body in the direction shown to release dust container from dust container body. Empty dust container and clear any blockages from the auger [L1] or multi-cycl onic unit. [10]

After removing the blockage and cleaning the multi-cyclonic unit, [11] clear and ensure the FDT ap [L2] is free from hair and debris, reassemble the dust container back into the dust container body [12] and lock in position by rotating the inner dust container.

Ret dust container to the cleaner ensuring locating hook has been positioned correctly in cleaner body. [13] Then lock the container in place by pushing the container bin handle down until the latch connects with the main body of the cleaner: you will hear a click when fully connected.

5. Connect plug back into power source and continue.

NOTICE: Ensure the power cord has been unplugged before removing the blockage. NOTICE: Ensure the bin ap has been closed before you ret it to the main body. ACCESSORIES To obtain the best performance and energy efciency #1 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 oor. A nozzle type HF is suitable for use only on hard oor. 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. It is important to note that this vacuum cleaner is supplied with an Energy Label as required by European Regulation (EU) 665/2013. If the label shows a red prohibition circle on the left covering the carpet symbol, then this indicates that the vacuum cleaner is not suitable use on carpets. If the label shows a red prohibition circle on the right covering the hard oor symbol, then this indicates that the vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on hard oors.

NOTE: Dust pick up ability carpet, dust pick up ability hard oor, and energy efciency in accord with Commission Regulations (EU) 665/2013 and (EU) 666/2013. The crevice tool*, furniture nozzle* and dusting brush** are stored on the telescopic tube through a practical accessories’ holder*. They can be tted to the handle or the end of telescopic tube. On certain models the dusting brush is conveniently integrated in the hose handle. Crevice Tool* – For corners and hard to reach areas. [T1] Dusting Brush**– For bookshelves, frames, keyboards and other delicate areas. [T2] Furniture Nozzle* – For soft furniture and fabrics. [T3] Parquet Nozzle* – For parquet oors and other delicate oors. [AE] 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. [AC] 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. [AD] IMPORTANT: Do not use mini turbo nozzles on rugs with long fringes, animal hides and carpet pile deeper than 15mm. Do not keep the nozzle stationary while brush is rotating. GB4 Cleaningthewashablelters The cleaner is tted with a lter pack, to maintain optimum cleaning performance these should be removed on a regular basis and the lters tapped gently to release any excess dust. The lters should also be washed every 3 months and replaced on a regular basis. IMPORTANT: All bagless cleaners require regular lter cleaning. Failure to clean your lter may result in air blockage, overheating and product failure. This may invalidate your guarantee. IMPORTANT: Regularly check and maintain the lters. IMPORTANT: Always ensure the lter pack is fully dry before use. ToaccessthePre-Motorlter: IMPORTANT: Switch off and unplug the power cord before accessing the lters.

Unlock the dust container by pressing the bin release latch to detach the dust container from the main cleaner and pull upward to remove. [13]

2. Unlock the pre-motor lter cover by pressing pre-motor lter cover latch and rolling pre-

motor lter cover on the opposite edge. [14]

3. Remove the lter from main cleaner and wash the lter by hand using warm water. Do

not use hot water or detergents. Remove excess water from the lter and leave to dry fully before reusing. [15,18,19]

4. Reassemble to the lter pack and ret to the cleaner once fully dry. Press on the top of

the lter to ensure it is back into place.

5. Lock the pre-motor lter cover by pressing at the top point, you will hear a click once the

pre-motor lter cover ts into place.

6. Ret the dust container to the cleaner ensuring the hook has been positioned correctly

in the cleaner body. Then lock the container in place pushing the container bin handle down until the latch connects with the main body of the cleaner: you will hear a click when fully connected. ToAccesstheexhaustlterLocatedonthebaseofthecleaner.

1. Unlock the exhaust lter door by pressing two buttons and pulling outward from main

2. Remove the lter pack from recess by pulling the ring-pull of exhaust lter. [17]

Gently tap and wash the lter unit. Do not use hot water or detergents. Remove excess water from the lter and leave to dry fully before using. [18,19]

4. Reassemble the lter pack once it is fully dry and ret to the cleaner by inserting it back

Lock the exhaust lter cover by pressing the edge with the clips: you will hear a click once the exhaust lter door ts into place. IMPORTANT: Do not use the product without the lter pack tted.

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.

• Check if the auger is blocked. If so, refer to “Unblocking the compaction system”.

If the display panel* shows nothing except the power indicator lights, but suction is still low: A. Do the lters need cleaning? If so refer to “Cleaning the washable lters”.

Check if there is any other blockage in the system. Use a rod or pole to remove any blockage from the xed tube or exible hose. C. Check pre motor lter is tted correctly and lter cover is entirely closed. D. Check if the Dust Container is tted into place.

Check if the multi-cyclonic unit needs to be cleaned. Refer to “Cleaning the multi- cyclonic unit”. F. 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, spares and consumables at any time, please contact your local Hoover Service Ofce. 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 dened 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. GB5