Athyss_cover_Multilang.qxp 23/12/2005 11:45 Page 1 ® ATHYSS 1 2* 1 3 a) b) b) 5 a) b) 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ENGLISH ITALIANO FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH HRVATSKI EËËHNIKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL 0565 5191 ©2005 PRINTED IN P.R.C. 2 c) d) 4 5 6 4* a) b) 1 GB IT FR DE HR GR NL ES 7 10 8 e) USER INSTRUCTIONS 11 Athyss_cover_Multilang.qxp 23/12/2005 11:46 Page 6 6* 9* a) b) b) 11* a) GB USER INSTRUCTIONS This product must be assembled and operated in accordance with these instructions and used only for domestic cleaning to remove dry dirt and dust from household carpets and flooring. Accessories can be used to remove dirt and dust from furniture and fabrics. Contents Important safety reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Suggested use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting started .............................................................................2 Product use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Bag and Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 b) 7* c) Specialities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Your guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS 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. WARNING! ELECTRICITY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. This appliance is double insulated and must not be earthed. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: 10 BLUE - Neutral BROWN - Live STATIC ELECTRICITY Some carpets can cause a small build up of static electricity. Any static discharge is not hazardous to health. SUGGESTED USE 12* a) 8 a) b) b) Replace the paper bag frequently when picking up material such as powder or fine dust or when cleaning new carpets. See 'Changing the paper bag'. Only use attachments recommended or supplied by Hoover. DO NOT · · · Use your cleaner outdoors, on wet surfaces or for wet pickup. Pick up hard or sharp objects, matches, hot ashes, cigarette ends or other similar items. Spray with, or pick up flammable liquids such as cleaning fluids, petrol, etc, or their vapours, as they may cause an explosion or fire. · Remove the plug by pulling on the supply cord. · Stand on, or wrap the power cord around arms or legs when using your cleaner. · Continue to use this product if it appears to be faulty. If the power cord/plug is damaged, stop using the vacuum cleaner IMMEDIATELY. The power cord must be replaced by an authorised HOOVER Service Engineer to avoid a safety hazard. After use switch the vacuum 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 work. HOOVER SERVICE To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of this appliance, we recommend that only an authorised HOOVER Service Engineer carries out any servicing or repairs. 1 Athyss_main_Multilang.qxp 11/01/2006 12:29 Page 1 GB PRODUCT COMPONENTS 1 - STANDARD EQUIPMENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Foldaway handle Foldaway handle release button Mini Pop-Up handle On / Off button or variable power control Quick release cord storage hook Exhaust filter Power cord Integrated clip Bag door Bag check indicator Carpet & Hard Floor nozzle 2 - ACCESSORIES (dependant on model)* 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Shoulder strap Flexible hose Extension tube Furniture nozzle Crevice tool Dusting brush Accessory holder Parquet Caresse nozzle GETTING STARTED · · · · · · · · Remove product from box. Unclip foldaway handle from base of main body and fold upward into place. Open the bag door and check if the dust paper bag is correctly fitted. Ensure the pre-motor and exhaust filters are correctly fitted. Fit the Carpet & Hard Floor nozzle. Fully unwind cord. On fixed power version depress button to switch power On/Off. On variable power version rotate the knob to switch on and control the power. For use on hard floors, press nozzle pedal to bring brushes in contact with the hard floor. PRODUCT USE 3 - POWER CORD STORAGE a) Before use undo integrated clip, turn top hook and release power cord. b) During use as a stick cleaner clip power cord into back of main handle. After use, unclip power cord from handle and wind it around storage hooks before securing with integrated clip. 4 - CONTROLS* a) On/Off switch. Push to switch On. Push again to switch Off. b) Variable power control. Switch On and set the desired power by rotating the selector. Rotate back to switch Off. BAG & FILTERS IMPORTANT: Switch cleaner Off and remove plug from electricity supply before changing paper bag or removing any filters. 5 - CHANGING THE PAPER BAG When the bag check indicator shows red, check to see if the bag is full and requires replacement. The bag check indicator may show red even if there is a blockage elsewhere in the product. For accurate bag check indication, the power control* must be set to maximum. Replace the paper bag frequently when picking up material such as powder or fine dust or when cleaning new carpets. DO NOT overfill the paper bag. To change the paper bag: a) Lay the cleaner on a flat surface, pull back catch and remove bag door. b) Remove bag by pulling bag collar from hose inlet. Remove sticky backing from the dust flap and fold it over the inlet to avoid dust escaping from the bag. c) Before fitting a new bag, fold the corners of the bag behind the collar. d) Slide the collar along the guides and lift over the inlet tube. Collar should 'click' into place. e) Locate tabs on bag door as shown and close bag door. * Features vary according to model 2 Athyss_main_Multilang.qxp 11/01/2006 12:29 Page 2 GB DO NOT use the vacuum cleaner without a paper bag in place. IMPORTANT: Hoover recommends that filters are replaced after five full bags have been used. 6 - REPLACING THE STANDARD PRE-MOTOR FILTER* With paper bag removed lift the pre-motor filter from the bag housing. Fit the new filter and replace the paper bag. DO NOT use the vacuum cleaner without the pre-motor filter in place. Replace the standard pre-motor filter after five full bags have been used. 7 - REPLACING THE HEPA PRE-MOTOR FILTER* With paper bag removed, lift the HEPA pre-motor filter from the bag housing. Fit the new HEPA pre-motor filter and replace the paper bag. DO NOT use the vacuum cleaner without the HEPA pre-motor filter in place. Replace the HEPA pre-motor filter after five full bags have been used. 8 - REPLACING THE EXHAUST FILTER a) Lift off filter cover. b) Peel off filter, fit new filter and replace cover. DO NOT use cleaner without the exhaust filter in place. Replace the exhaust filter after five full bags have been used. SPECIALITIES 9 - FOLDAWAY HANDLE* a) To use the product as portable vacuum cleaner together with the accessories and Portable Kit, press the handle release button and fold the handle backwards until it clips into place at the base of the main body. b) Fold handle for easy storage. 10 - MINI POP-UP HANDLE As main handle is folded backward the Mini Pop-Up handle automatically rises to allow the product to be easily carried or used as a portable vacuum cleaner. 11 - SHOULDER STRAP* a) With nozzle and accessories removed, slide one end of the shoulder strap past the locking tab on the inlet tube and rotate as shown. Refit accessories depending on use. b) With main handle folded and locked at the base, clip other end of the shoulder strap over the peg behind the Pop-Up handle. c) Carry the cleaner over the shoulder as shown. 12 - NOZZLES* a) Carpet & Hard Floor nozzle: press pedal to bring brushes in contact with hard floor. b) Parquet Caresse nozzle: for wooden and delicate floors. CALLING FOR SERVICE A charge will be made if the cleaner is found to be in working order, has not been assembled in accordance with these instructions or has been used incorrectly. Before calling Hoover Service run through the following checklist: 1. Is there a working electricity supply to the cleaner? Check with another appliance. 2. Is the paper bag full? See 'Bag & Filters' section. 3. Are the filters blocked? See 'Bag & Filters' section. 4. Is the hose or inlet blocked? Remove any obstruction. If there is any doubt call your local Hoover Service Office for advice, they may be able to assist you over the telephone. * Features vary according to model 3 Athyss_main_Multilang.qxp 11/01/2006 12:29 Page 3 GB Spare Parts* Use only original Hoover spare parts. SPARE PART Paper bag (5 paper bags + 1 pre-motor filter + 1 exhaust filter) 1 pre-motor filter + 1 exhaust filter Portable Kit (1 shoulder strap + 1 hose + 1 dusting brush) Carpet & Hard Floor nozzle Parquet Caresse nozzle CODE H59 - 35600279 U37 - 35600280 C48 - 35600191 G79 - 35600281 G80 - 35600282 WEEE DIRECTIVE This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall 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 product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 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. ® Registered Trade Mark Hoover Limited Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan CF48 4TU GIAS Customer Sevice 08705 400600 Hoover Spares 01204 556111 * Features vary according to model 4 Athyss_main_Multilang.qxp 11/01/2006 12:29 Page 4 IT ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO Questo prodotto deve essere montato e fatto funzionare secondo le presenti istruzioni e va utilizzato esclusivamente in ambito domestico per rimuovere lo sporco e la polvere da tappeti e pavimenti. Accessori possono essere utilizzati per rimuovere lo sporco e la polvere da mobili e tessuti. Indice Avvertenze importanti per la sicurezza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Uso consigliato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Componenti del prodotto .....................................................................6 Guida introduttiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Uso del prodotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sacco di carta e filtri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Peculiarità del prodotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...