Hoover HU500SBH 001 User Manual
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USER MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS
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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.
When using cleaning tools ensure that the appliance is kept in
the upright (parked) position. This will avoid possible damage
to the carpet or floor covering. When cleaning stairs, do not
position the appliance above you.
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.
When using the cleaning tools, ensure to always steady the
appliance with your other hand. This will ensure that the
appliance does not fall while in use.
This product contains magnetic material.Please contact
your doctor if you have any questions on whether this
might affect your implanted medical device.
WARNING: A thermal cut out switches off the appliance to prevent overheating
if it is used when full or there is a blockage or dirty filters. If this should
happen then switch off, unplug and correct the fault. It will take approximately
45 minutes for the cut out to automatically reset.
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
Effortless
cleaning
with your
new Hoover PRE-MOTOR
FILTER
NOZZLE
LOOP HANDLE*
EXHAUST
FILTER GRILLE
DUST BIN
BIN HANDLE
BIN RELEASE
BUTTON
METAL TUBE
MINI TURBO NOZZLE*
EXTENSION HOSE*
EXHAUST FILTER
EXTENSION TUBE*
LONG CREVICE TOOL*
WHEELS
EXTENSION
HOSE SOCKET
HANDLE END CAP
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER
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MAIN POWER
ON/OFF SWITCH
WIPER BLADES
2IN1 DUSTING &
CREVICE TOOL
SUCTION CONTROL
LED
LIGHTS
AUTO BUTTON
BRUSH BAR
ON/OFF BUTTON
PREPARING YOUR CLEANER
Insert the main handle in the
cleaner body and then adjust
handle up/down to the desired
height.
Assemble the mini turbo brush
holder to the handle tube of
the cleaner,then put the mini
turbo nozzle to the holder.
MINI TURBO BRUSH ASSEMBLY*
SUPPLY CORD
Put 2-in-1 tool and crevice tool
on board storage area.
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1. The FLOOR SENSOR function is ON by default
when you switch the product ON. When the cleaner is
reclined and unlocked, in few seconds the FLOOR
SENSOR function automatically detects the type
of floor and adjusts the suction power and agitator
rotating speed.
2. The FLOOR SENSOR function has 3 different
power modes for different floors:
- On hard floor: maximum suction power and lower
agitator rotating speed, which are better suited to
clean hard floor while protecting it.
Do not run over the supply cord.
Clip the supply cord in the cord
clip at the back of the handle
to avoid accidentally running
the cleaner over the cord and
causing any damage.
This vacuum cleaner features Intellicare technology
which helps to protect your carpet from unnecessary
wear. When you stop moving the cleaner, the nozzle
power will be automatically cut off. You can still use
on hose mode with accessories. When the cleaner
is moved, the power nozzle automatically starts to
work.
Twist the handle to
manoeuvre under or
around the funiture.
- On short pile carpet: maximum
suction power and maximum
agitator rotating speed, for an
intensive cleaning.
- On medium/long pile carpet:
lower suction power, maximum
agitator rotating speed. The
brush bar helps to drive forward,
reducing the push force.
3. When the FLOOR SENSOR
function is OFF, suction power
and agitator speed are both
maximum. You can adjust the
suction control to reduce the
operating push force if required.
Your product is fitted with suction control which
allows you to select the desired suction level
by sliding the regulator up or down. It can also
be used to reduce the operating push force if
required.
FLOOR SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
INTELLICARE TECHNOLOGY
MANOEUVRABILITY
SUCTION CONTROL
1. Main power on/off button
Press the Main power ON/OFF
button to operate the cleaner.
If the cleaner is ON, the nozzle
LED will always be ON.
SWITCH AND OPERATION
2. AUTO button
Press the Auto button to
turn ON or OFF the FLOOR
SENSOR function.
3. Brush bar on/off button
You can press the brush bar
ON/OFF button at the top of
the unit only when the FLOOR
SENSOR function is OFF.
It is advised to turn the brush
bar OFF if you have to clean
deep pile area rugs.
WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY
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CLEANING TOOLS
IMPORTANT! When using cleaning tools, the cleaner must
be kept in the upright position, particularly when cleaning
stairs. Hold unit while using hose or handle tube.
Take off the upper hose end
pulling it upwards.
Plug the lower hose end in the
hose socket.
Repeat the above action
1,2,3 , then remove handle
tube and open the handle
end cap.
Connect the hose to the handle tube.
Connect the accessory to the handle
tube.
All accessories can be tted directly onto the hose, handle and handle tube. Combine
accessories depending on use.
Mini Turbo Nozzle*: Ideal for removing pet hairs.
DO NOT touch the rotating brush.
Parquet Nozzle*: Ideal for cleaning delicate surfaces.
Connect Accessory to Hose
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Detach the lower hose end pushing the
lever and pull it downwards.
Choose your accessory and
connect it to the hose.
Connect Accessory to Handle Tube
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CLEANING THE STAIRS
STORING THE CLEANER
It is dangerous to place the cleaner
above you when cleaning stairs.
Ensure it is always operated in an
upright position.
Turn the cleaner off and remove the plug from
the socket. Wind the power cord around the cord
storage hooks.
1The front wiper blade supplied in the instruction
manual package is not necessary for normal cleaning.
Fitting the wiper blade will improve the energy
efciency of the product, but this can also make the
product more difcult to push and manoeuvre.
If you decide to t wiper blade, then grip the side of
the wiper blade and slide along the slot until the wiper
blade is fully located. To disassemble, lift the end of
the wiper blade and pull it out.
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IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and remove the
plug from the electricity supply before attempting any
maintenance.
This vacuum cleaner has nozzle LED lights. They are
perfect to light up dark areas to leave nothing behind
and to have an excellent cleaning experience.
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LED LIGHTS
EMPTYING THE BIN
Hold the container over the bin and press the
easy open button.
The container release flap will open and you
can empty the debris into the waste bin with
no dust contact.
Once emptied, gently tap or shake the container
to release any excess dust.
Do not overfill the bin above the max level line.
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To remove the bin from the cleaner press the
bin release button.
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CLEANING THE PRE MOTOR FILTERS
CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER
Rotate the upper part of the dust bin to open.
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Take out the pre motor lter and the separation
unit from the dust bin. clean excess debris from the
separation unit and ret.
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Gently tap both lters to release
any excess dust.
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3Wash both lter and sponge under warm water until
the water runs clean. Remove excess water by
shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours. Reassemble
and ret lters to cleaner, only when they are
completely dry.
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IMPORTANT: Before emptying the bin, make
sure vacuum cleaner has been switched off.
Remove the exhaust grille by pressing the button.
Remove the exhaust lter by pressing the latch on both
sides.
The exhaust lter should be washed every month.
Remove the exhaust lter from your cleaner and wash
with lukewarm water.
Remove excess water by shaking and leave to dry for
24 hours. Ret lters only when completely dry.
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CHANGING THE BELT OR BRUSHES CLEARING A BLOCKAGE
If your cleaner is not picking up efciently, the belt or brushes (or both) may need replacing, but rst
please make sure you have:
• Emptied the bin
• Cleaned the lters
• Checked for blockages
Turn the cleaner over and remove 2 rear
rollers and 2 retaining screws.
Remove the brush guard.
Hold the brush assembly and stretch the
belt until the brush can be slotted back
into the cleaner housing.
Rotate the brush to ensure free movement
of the belt.
Refit the brush guard with 2 retaining screws
and 2 rear rollers..
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Check the cleaning
tools and hose for
blockages.
The hose can be
removed at both ends.
Turn the cleaner
over and rotate the
brushes to identify
any obstructions
including hair.
Check for a blockage in
the hose socket. Use a
flexible rod to remove
any obstruction.
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Remove brush assembly and check for
wear on the belt.
Loop the new belt around the
motor and brush channel.
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NOTE: When the brush bar is blocked, the nozzle will stop rotating and nozzle LED will be
flashing. Switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply, then use a pair of scissors
to cut through any threads or hairs embedded around the brush bar. Reassemble the brush bar
and the brush guard.
Removing a blockage from
the mini turbo nozzle.
Open the nozzle at each
side,lift cover and remove
the blockage.
IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and
remove the plug from the electricity supply
before attempting any maintenance.
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User checklist
If your cleaner is not working properly run through the
following checklist.
1. Is there a working electricity supply to the cleaner?
Check with another electrical product.
2. Is the bin full or choked with fine dust?
To empty the bin, see the User Manual on P5.
3. Is the hose blocked?
To clear a blockage, see the User Manual on P6.
4. Is there a blockage in the cleaner base?
To clear a blockage, see the User Manual on P6.
5. Are the filters blocked?
To clean filters, see the the Manual on P5.
6. Are the brushes rotating correctly?
To check the brushes, see the User Manual on p6.
7. Has the cleaner overheated?
If so, it will take about 45 minutes to reset.
If there is any doubt call the Hoover Service Office for advice. They may be able
to assist you over the telephone. A service charge will be made if the cleaner is
examined and found to be in working order, has not been assembled in accordance
with these instructions or has been used incorrectly.
WARNING! A thermal cut out switches off the cleaner to prevent overheating if it is
used when full or there is a blockage or dirty filters. If this should happen switch off,
unplug and correct the fault.
It will take about 45 minutes for the cut out to automatically reset.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hoover Service
Should you require service at any time, please contact your local Hoover Service
Office.
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.
GUARANTEE STATEMENT
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.
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
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IMPORTANT: Do not run cleaner over the power cord as this could damage the
power cord insulation.
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