Diva DF71 DB01011 - Vacuum Cleaner HOOVER - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Hoover
Model	Diva DF71 DB01011
Appliance type	Bagless canister vacuum cleaner
Power supply	Mains (power cord)
Approximate weight	6.5 kg (estimated)
Dustbin type	Transparent dust container with removable lid
Filters	Washable HEPA filter + mesh filter + permanent motor outlet filter
Included accessories	Carpet and hard floor brush (GP), hard floor brush (HF), carpet brush (CA), parquet brush, mini turbo brush*, turbo brush, long crevice tool, crevice tool, furniture brush
Power adjustment	Rotary dial on handle
Flexible mode	Yes, via transport handle/activator to use accessories
Floor selector	Pedal on the brush: hard floor mode and carpet mode
Flexible hose	Extendable hose integrated into the handle
Cord storage	Upper and lower rotating hooks
Maintenance	Emptying the container, washing the HEPA filter (24h drying), cleaning the mesh
Intended use	Household cleaning of hard floors, carpets and rugs
Spare parts	Available from Hoover retailers (specify model number)
Warranty	Varies by country, proof of purchase required
Standards	Compliant with European directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU
Safety	Do not use outdoors, do not vacuum liquids or hot objects, unplug after use

Frequently Asked Questions - Diva DF71 DB01011 HOOVER

How to empty the dust container of the Hoover Diva DF71 vacuum cleaner?

To empty the container, lay the vacuum on a flat surface, pull the latch release button and remove the transparent door. Remove the entire container, then separate the top cover from the container by turning in the opposite direction. Empty the contents into a trash bin. Reassemble by aligning the ribs of the container with the vacuum body.

How to clean the HEPA filter of this vacuum?

The HEPA filter is washable. To access it, remove the entire container and turn the mesh filter in the opposite direction of the cover. Gently tap the filter to remove excess dust, then wash it thoroughly with warm water until the water runs clear. Do not use hot water or detergents. Dry it for 24 hours before reinstalling.

How to use flexible mode to clean with accessories?

Turn the transport handle/activator of the flexible mode to the accessory position until it locks. You can then remove the flexible hose from its housing and attach the desired accessory. To return to floor cleaning, press the floor cleaning mode button.

How to select the correct mode for hard floor or carpet?

Use the pedal on the brush: press to choose between hard floor mode (brushes lowered to protect the floor) and carpet mode (brushes raised for deep cleaning). For carpet, you can also adjust the slider on the brush to the DEEP CLEANING position.

What to do if the vacuum no longer sucks properly?

First, check that the appliance is properly plugged in. Then, check if the dust container is full (empty if necessary). Inspect the flexible hose for blockages or knots. Also check the appliance inlet and filter: remove the container and clean the filter if dirty.

What accessories are included with the Hoover Diva DF71 DB01011?

The included accessories are: a carpet and hard floor brush (GP), a hard floor brush (HF), a carpet brush (CA), a parquet brush, a mini turbo brush, a turbo brush, a long crevice tool, a crevice tool, and a furniture brush. Depending on the model, some accessories may vary.

How to store the power cord after use?

Wrap the cord around the two hooks provided: the upper rotating hook and the lower hook. Make sure not to step on the cord during use.

Can I use this vacuum on parquet flooring?

Yes, this vacuum is suitable for parquet and delicate floors. Use the included parquet brush or the hard floor brush (HF). For hard floors, set the pedal to hard floor mode to lower the brushes and protect the parquet.

How to replace a brush or accessory?

The brushes attach directly to the appliance or to the flexible hose. To replace a brush, unclip it from its holder and clip in the new one. For accessories like the crevice tool, simply insert them into the flexible hose or handle.

Where to buy spare parts for this model?

Hoover brand spare parts and consumables are available from any Hoover retailer. When ordering, specify the model number Diva DF71 DB01011. You can also contact the nearest Hoover after-sales service.

USER MANUAL Diva DF71 DB01011 HOOVER

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 product 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

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER

A. Stretch Flexi Tube
B. Integrated Flexi Tube Handle
C. Main Handle
D. Power Control Knob
E. Dusting Brush
F. Long Crevice Tube / Lance
G. Bag Door
H. Bag Door Release Button
1. Carpet and Floor nozzle (GP)
11. Carpet Nozzle (CA)*
12. Hard Floor Nozzle (HF)
13. Hard Floor Nozzle (HF)**
J. Carpet and Floor Nozzle Slider
K. Floor Type Selector Pedal
L. Permanent Exhaust Filter
M. Carry Handle / Accessories Mode Activator
N. Floor Mode Button
O. Rotating Upper Cord Hook
P. Lower Cord Hook
Q. Bin Top Cover
R. Filter mesh
S. Pre-motor Filter
T. Dust Bin
U. Parquet Nozzle
V. Miniturbo Nozzle
W. Turbo Nozzle

PREPARING YOUR CLEANER

1. Remove the accessories from the main packaging. You will find the following:
2. Cleaner body
3. Cleaner handle
4. Parquet nozzle*
5. Carpet and Floor nozzle (GP)**
6. Hard Floor Nozzle (HF)**
7. Carpet Nozzle (CA)**
8. Miniturbo Nozzle
   Grand Turbo Nozzle
9. Assemble the cleaner handle and fix in position with the supplied screw. [1a,1b]

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

1. Secure the flexi tube to the rear of the cleaner handle. [1b]
2. Secure the nozzle to the product. [1c]

For models equipped with Carpet & Floor nozzle*:

Secure the nozzle to the product. Press the floor type selector pedal on the nozzle [2] 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

For models equipped with Parquet nozzle*:

Secure the nozzle to the product in the same way as the carpet and floor nozzle. For parquet floors and other delicate floors.

For models equipped with mini-turbo nozzle*:
Ideal to clean soft furnishings and for the pet hairs removal.
1. T he mini-turbo nozzle can be connected directly to the flexi tube handle or the lance. [3a]
2. If any blockages are encountered, please open the inspection cover on the underside. [3b]

For models equipped with Grand Turbo Nozzle*:

Secure the nozzle to the product in the same way as the carpet and floor nozzle. Use the turbo nozzle for deep cleaning on carpets.

Cord storage:

To store the cord after cleaning wrap the cord around the two cord hooks. [4]

USING YOUR CLEANER

Power switch:

1. To switch the cleaner on, rotate the power control knob. [5]
2. Adjust the power level by rotating the variable power knob. Adjust the suction regulation to the desired level.
3. To switch off the product, rotate the same knob.

Carpet & Floor Nozzle**: [2]

• Hard floor 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. [2a]
• 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. [2b]
• 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. [2c]

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.

Using the flexi tube with accessories:

The flexi tube gives you the maximum flexibility of usage. It can be used alone or combined with the accessories, as desired. To vacuum with the supplied accessories:

1. Select accessory mode by rotating the carry handle/accessory mode activator to accessory position until locked in position. [6]
2. Remove the flexi tube from the location in the back of the cleaner handle. [7]
3. To use the extension tube: remove the tube from the door by unclipping from the top. [8] Attach to the flextube. [10a]
4. To use the dusting brush: remove the tool from the location in the body of the product by pressing the middle of the component [9a] then unclipping from the top. [9b] Attach to the flextube. [10b]
5. To return to floor vacuuming push the floor mode button. [11]

IMPORTANT - When using cleaning tools, the cleaner must be kept in the upright position, and held. It must not be used in the stand alone position without the user holding the product. [12]

CLEANER MAINTENANCE

EMPTYING THE DUST BIN ASSEMBLY

a) Lay the cleaner on a flat surface, pull back the door release button and remove the transparent door. [13]
b) Remove the bin assembly. [14]
c) Remove the bin top cover assembly from the container, by rotating the container and bin top cover in opposite directions. [15]
d) Empty the debris from the container into a bin. [16] Check if it is necessary to clean the relative filters, as described in the "Maintaining the filters" section.
e) Refit bin top cover to container assemble the dust container and filter assembly to the product ensuring you keep the container ribs aligned with the cleaner body as shown
[20b], once aligned push dust bin assembly fully into position.

NOTE: Hoover recommends to inspect and wash if necessary, the mesh and the filters after each full container, see maintaining filters section.

MAINTAINING THE FILTERS

a) To access the washable HEPA filter, rotate the mesh filter assembly in the opposite direction from the bin top cover. [15b]
b) Remove the mesh and remove all dust and debris, wash mesh if required but ensure it is dry before refitting. [17a]
c) Gently tap the filter to remove any excess dust and if required wash the HEPA filter

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

thoroughly under hand warm water until water runs clear. [17b]

d) Remove excess water by shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours. [18] Refit filters to the cleaner only when completely dry.
e) When refitting the filter ensure mesh is assembled correctly as per [8d] then reassemble filter to bin top cover [19b] and finally fit to container ensuring correct alignment. [19a]
f) To refit the dust container and filters assembly to the product [21], ensure you keep the container ribs aligned with the cleaner body as shown [20b], once aligned push dust bin assembly fully into position.

DO NOT USE HOT WATER OR DETERGENTS.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the bagless filters, mesh and HEPA, are fitted before use.

ACCESSORIES

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 handle or the end of the telescopic tube.

Parquet Nozzle* - For parquet floors and other delicate floors.

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.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the turbo and 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.

USER CHECKLIST

Should you have a problem with your product, complete the simple user checklist before calling the Hoover customer service.

• Is there a working electricity supply to the product? Check with another electrical product.
  Is the dust bin full? Inspect and empty.

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• Is the hose blocked? Check by stretching to the full length.
• Is the product inlet blocked? Check by removing the dust bin and checking the dust bin inlet.
• Is the filter blocked? Check by removing and clean.

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

BSI ISO 9001: 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.

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