Hoover_Stabiliser_FINAL_Vs2c_01_03_06.qxp 01/03/2006 10:28 Page 1 ® USER INSTRUCTIONS Hoover_Stabiliser_FINAL_Vs2c_01_03_06.qxp 01/03/2006 10:28 Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS User's manual- This cleaner should only be used for its intended purpose as described in these instructions. Ensure that these are fully understood before operating this appliance. Only use attachments recommended or supplied by Hoover. When using cleaning tools ensure that the cleaner 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 cleaner above you. 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 and the infirm. 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 cleaner out of doors or on any wet surface or for wet pick up. Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and hair away from rotating brushes. DO NOT matches, cigarette ends or other similar items. pick up hard or sharp objects, DO NOT pick up flammable liquids such as cleaning fluids, petrol etc. or their vapours. Aerosol sprays may be flammable. spray near cleaner. DO NOT SUPPLY CORD. DO NOT run over the supply cord when using your cleaner or remove the plug by pulling on the supply cord. FAULTS. DO NOT continue to use your cleaner if it appears to be faulty. If the supply cord is damaged stop using the cleaner IMMEDIATELY .The supply cord must be replaced by an authorised Hoover service engineer to avoid a safety hazard. 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 maintenance task. 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. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hoover Pro Stair. This highly advanced machine makes cleaning easier and more e cient. You'll nd it kinder to your carpets - and to you! Please take the time to read this manual carefully. You'll be ready to make the most of the special features only the new Hoover Pro Stair can o er! WARNING! ELECTRICITY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS This appliance is double insulated and must not be earthed. The plug is fitted with a 13 amp fuse. IMPORTANT:The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue - NEUTRAL Brown - LIVE Genuine Hoover Spares and Consumables Always replace parts with Genuine Hoover spares and consumables. HOOVER SERVICE HOOVER SPARES 08705 400 600 01204 556 111 -2- PRO STAIR Hoover_Stabiliser_FINAL_Vs2c_01_03_06.qxp 01/03/2006 10:28 Page 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER* Effortless cleaning with your new Hoover PRO STAIR When rst unpacking your cleaner please check all items are included. If any parts are missing, contact your retailer or call the Hoover helpline on 08705 400 600 PRO STAIR Handle Supply cord Cleaner body On/Off switch Dusting brush Grooming nozzle Hose supports Door release Door Carrying handle Cord storage swivel hook Pro Stair Brush Flexible hose Hose retainer Pro Stair Telescopic Tube Handle lock release Hose supports Exhaust filter cover behind Pro Stair Lock Pro Stair Lock Carpet Height Selector Long Crevice Tool Hose hook Note: The Long Crevice Tool is located inside the Pro Stair Telescopic Tube, they must be seperated before use of either item. * Features vary according to model -3- Hoover_Stabiliser_FINAL_Vs2c_01_03_06.qxp 01/03/2006 10:28 Page 4 PREPARING TO USE YOUR CLEANER 1 Insert handle into body of cleaner. Slide into position. Ensure handle is flush with body of cleaner. Tighten large screw (pre-fitted to handle upper hole). Insert small screw into handle lower hole and tighten. 2 Locate hose end, turn clockwise to lock. 3 Locate hose retainer on lower hose support. 4 Position hose over hose supports. 5 Push handgrip firmly into socket. Clip tools to back of cleaner. Check that dust container is fitted 1 4 2 CARPET HEIGHT SELECTOR The carpet height selector raises or lowers the height of the nozzle.The nozzle height will not change until the handle is released.Try various settings until you get the best results for each of your carpets. 3 ! 5 IMPORTANT:When cleaning hard oors such as vinyl or linoleum, move the "Carpet Height selector" to the Hard oor position. Failure to do so may cause damage to the oor surface. Ensure that the cleaner is in an upright (parked) position. Slide selector to position best suited to depth of carpet pile. Using this cleaner for carpets with pile greater than 30mm is not recommended. POWER SWITCH SETTING Switching on and o HANDLE LOCK RELEASE Unlock the handle by pressing down on pedal with foot. For cleaning under low furniture and some maintenance tasks simply press pedal again and lower handle to floor. Push bottom of the switch to switch on. Push top of switch to switch off. -4- Hoover_Stabiliser_FINAL_Vs2c_01_03_06.qxp 01/03/2006 10:28 Page 5 CLEANING TOOLS* The Pro Stair Brush is the ideal tool for stair cleaning incorporating a rotating brush that deep cleans and grooms the carpet. DO NOT TOUCH THE ROTATING BRUSH. The Pro Stair Brush also converts to a Crevice tool to clean the corners between treads and risers. Pro Stair Telescopic Tube Fitted on the flexible hose and with accessories at its end, its ideal for stair cleaning. It extends to minimise stretching and bending. All accessories can fit on the end of the flexible tube. Combine accessories depending on use. Always attach the hose retainer to the hose hook when using the cleaning tools. Unhook after use ! PRO STAIR LOCK FEATURE* The PRO STAIR LOCK has been designed to improve cleaner stability when you pull on the hose while stair cleaning. It can be adjusted to suit any staircase. IMPORTANT:When using cleaning tools, the cleaner must be kept in the upright (parked) position, particularly when cleaning stairs.The carpet height selector should also be set to tool mode: To use your Pro Stair Brush as a crevice tool rotate the tool to the `Open' position as shown. Location. The PRO STAIR LOCK, stability device, is located at the back of the cleaner. Pull the bottom of the device to release it from its storage position. Operation. Lift the device upwards to the position shown in the diagram. Simultaneously squeeze the finger tabs and extend the device. CLEANING THE STAIRS It is dangerous for the cleaner to be above you at the top of the stairs. ALWAYS work with the cleaner below you. Ensure it is positioned up against the bottom step. DO NOT attach hose retainer when cleaning the stairs. When cleaning treads & risers use the crevice tool in the `OPEN' position. When using the Pro Stair Brush keep the base of the nozzle flat to the carpet. Use. Place the cleaner against the stairs and the PRO STAIR LOCK in the position shown. Use the stair cleaning hose and accessories as usual. To return the cleaner to carpet mode, repeat the above process in reverse. * Features vary according to model -5- Hoover_Stabiliser_FINAL_Vs2c_01_03_06.qxp 01/03/2006 10:28 Page 6 CHANGING BELT OR BRUSHES 3 1 2 CLEARING A BLOCKAGE* Re t brush assembly · Hold the brush assembly and stretch the belt until brush mountings slot down into the cleaner housing. Rotate the brush to ensure free movement of the belt. IMPORTANT: Switch cleaner o and remove plug from electricity supply before checking the brushes or removing hood. If your cleaner is not picking up efficiently, the belt or brushes (or both) may need replacing, but first make sure you have: · Emptied the dust container · Cleaned filters · Checked for blockages b This cleaner is unlikely to become blocked, except by overfilling of the dust container or accidentally picking up large solid objects. Clearing a blockage is simple. ! IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner o and remove the plug from the electricity supply before dismantling cleaner. 4 1 a Re t hood · Refit hood, ensuring the lugs along the front of hood are located in the slots along the front edge of baseplate. · Secure hood, using screws A and B. If cleaning tools were in use, check cleaning tool and extension tube first. Next check hose handgrip; to remove grip ribbed ring as shown, turn in direction of arrow and ease apart. Remove hood · Prise off the carpet height selector · Remove hood screws A and B Lift off hood 5 Re t carpet height selector · Ensure the raised face (T) is towards the front of the cleaner. To check the hose, stretch it to full length and switch on the cleaner; the suction will dislodge most obstructions. If this is unsuccessful, switch off and unplug the cleaner. Remove the hose by turning it anti-clockwise as shown. Detach cassette and remove blockage. For blockages in cleaner base: 1.Turn the cleaner over and check that the brushes are free to rotate. 2 Remove brush assembly · Inspect belt for signs of wear. · To remove, pull brush cleaner assembly upwards out of cleaner housing. Remove belt from motor spindle then from brush assembly. Replace belt · Loop the new belt around the motor spindle then around the brush channel. 2. Check for a blockage in hose socket. Use a piece of wire or a blunt flexible rod to remove any obstructions. * Features vary according to model -6- Hoover_Stabiliser_FINAL_Vs2c_01_03_06.qxp 01/03/2006 10:28 Page 8 EMPTYING AND CLEANING THE DUST CASSETTE AND FILTERS* Press down on door release pad and remove door. Pull out the dust cassette. Empty the cassette of dirt and debris. Clean the Red cyclonic screen after each empty. 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 dust container full or choked with ne dust? To empty the dust container see the instructions on page 8. 3. Is the hose blocked? To clear a blockage, see the instructions on page 6. 4. Is there a blockage in the cleaner base? To clear a blockage, see the instructions on page 6. 5. Are the lters blocked? To clear the lters, see the instructions on page 8. 6. Is the nozzle height set correctly? To set the carpet height selector, see the instructions on page 4. 7. Are the brushes rotating correctly? To check the brushes, see the instructions on page 6. 8. Has the cleaner overheated? If so, it will take about 30 minutes to reset itself. If there is any doubt call the Hoover Service O ce 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. Washing cassette lter and foam: After emptying the cassette 5 times, wash the Blue top filter and and foam under hand warm water. Remove excess water by shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours. Do not use a brush as this will damage the filter. Washing pre-motor and exhaust lter: The pre-motor lter should be washed every three months.Wash under hand warm water. Remove excess water by shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours.When completely dry, refit the filter. Carbon lter Normally maintenance free, this component should not be washed. If a replacement is required please contact our spares department. A thermal cut out switches o the cleaner to prevent overheating if it is used when full or there is a blockage or dirty lters. If this should happen switch o , unplug and correct the fault. It will take about 30 minutes for the cut out to automatically reset. ® * WARNING! The exhaust lter should be washed every 3 months. press down on the latch to remove the exhaust cover and filter. Wash under hand warm water. Remove excess water by shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours. IMPORTANT: Do not run cleaner over the supply cord as this could damage the supply cord insulation. Hoover Limited Pentrebach Merthyr Tyd l Mid Glamorgan CF48 4TU © 2006 * Features vary according to model -8- ® Registered Trade Mark Part Number: 0565 5261 ...