Total Home Pro User Guide HS85-THP-ZA hoover.za.com Version 1.0
MACHINE OVERVIEW GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Handle Upper cord clip Lower cord clip Clean water tank Hard water filter (hidden) On/Off button LED indicator Floorhead Steam release trigger (hidden) Handle release button (hidden) Floorhead release button (hidden) Hose Detailer tool Window squeegee/upholstery tool Concentration nozzle Accessories connector Grout brush Small plastic brush Large plastic brush Metal brush BBQ brush Scraper tool Shoulder strap Upholstery cloth Microfibre cleaning pad Pro cleaning pads x2 Carpet glider/cooling base Accessories storage bag Measuring jug Descaling pin Compact scrub brush 23 12 13 14 8 15 16 17 18 19 Unit Accessories 20 21 22 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 3 4 2 11 10 1 9 5 6 7 FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Please keep instructions for further use and use only as instructed in this guide. This steamer is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. WARNING: Danger of scalding. 1. Only use the steamer indoors and keep the area you re cleaning well lit. 2. Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts and openings whilst using the steamer. 3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 4. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 5. Please refer to floor manufacturer s care recommendations before use, and test your flooring/carpet/rugs by running the steamer over a small hidden area, if no pile distortion or no damage occurs continue cleaning. Not suitable for use on wax polished floors or furniture, acrylic surfaces and synthetic, velvet or steam/water sensitive materials. 6. This steamer should not be used to clean electrical appliances such as microwaves, televisions and electrical heating systems etc. 7. Only Hoover recommended tools should be used with the steamer. 8. Don t touch any hot areas/accessories on the steamer. It s normal for the steamer and accessories to heat up during use, always turn off and allow them to cool down before handling or changing accessories. 9. Don t leave the steamer plugged in when unattended. 10. Don t use the steamer if it has been dropped, damaged, immersed in water or left outdoors. 11. Don t run over the power cord or use steamer if the power cord or plug is damaged. 12. Don t handle the plug or use the steamer with wet hands. 13. Don t pull or carry the steamer by the power cord. Don t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord around corners, sharp edges or close a door over the power cord. Don t unplug steamer by pulling on the power cord. 14. Don t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage to the steamer, remove blockages only as instructed in this guide. 15. Don t aim the steamer at people, animals, plants and electrical components such as the interior of ovens or wires. Never touch the steam jet from a short distance (there is a risk of scalding). 16. Don t use the steamer with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label. 17. Always fill the water tank with water only, never add perfume, stain remover or products containing alcohol. 18. Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly and make sure hard floor areas are free from grit and debris before using the steamer. 19. Always unplug the steamer after use and before carrying out any maintenance. 20. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. 21. Always carry the steamer by the handle. 22. Store the steamer in a cool, dry area. Before storing the steamer please ensure the water tank is thoroughly clean and dry. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
4 OPERATION OPERATION 5 CAUTION: The steamer head gets very hot during use. Always switch off the steamer before emptying the water tank or changing the cleaning pads/accessories. Filling the water tank IMPORTANT: Please refer to floor manufactuerer s care recommendations before use and test the steamer on a hidden area of flooring/surface to begin with. Before you begin cleaning Test for colour fastness in a small hidden area of upholstery/fabric to check for colour removal before use. When using the steamer, basic safety precautions should always be observed. Don t aim the steamer at people, animals, plants and electrical components such as interior of ovens or wires. Never touch the steam jet or floorhead from a short distance (there is a risk of scalding). The steamer is equipped with a thermostat and a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the steamer overheats it will switch off. If this happens turn off and unplug the steamer, allow to cool for a least 2 to 4 hours and re-start. Don t use hot or boiling water to fill clean water tank. Press the water tank release button and pull tank to remove. Pull the tab on water tank cap to open. Fill water tank with max 400ml water. Replace cap and push firmly to close. To replace water tank, line up base of water tank into ridge of steamer. Push to click IMPORTANT: Never use the steamer without a cleaning pad attached to the floorhead. Never leave the steamer in one spot for an extended period of time or with a damp or wet pad attached as this may damage the floor surface. Assembling your steamer Push the main body down into the floorhead until it clicks Stand the steamer upright by pushing the main body forward to lock into position. Push the handle into main body until it clicks
6 OPERATION OPERATION 7 Using your steamer Refreshing carpets Place the microfibre pad on the floor white side facing up. Place steamer onto pad, making sure the entire pad covers the floorhead. Plug into mains and press the power button to switch on. The blue light will illuminate to show power on and steamer is heating. The green light will illuminate to show the steamer is ready to use. The green light will go off when the steamer is re-heating. Place the microfibre pad on the floor white side facing up. Place steamer onto pad making sure the entire pad covers the floorhead. With microfibre pad attached, place steamer into the carpet glider. The carpet glider should only be used when refreshing carpets. Plug into mains and press the power button to switch on. The blue light will illuminate to show power on and steamer is heating. Place your foot onto the floorhead and pull handle backwards to recline. To produce steam squeeze the trigger in short bursts. Don t hold the trigger continuously to prevent over wetting floors. Move the steamer Hold corner of pad slowly backwards and down with your foot and forwards across the lift steamer to remove. floor paying particular attention to high traffic areas. Squeeze/release trigger as required. The green light will Place your foot onto illuminate to show the the floorhead and pull steamer is ready to use. handle backwards The green light will go to recline. off when the steamer is re-heating. To produce steam squeeze the trigger in short bursts. Don t hold the trigger continuously to prevent over wetting carpets. Move the steamer slowly backwards and forwards across the carpet paying particular attention to high traffic areas. Squeeze/release trigger as required. CAUTION: Always allow the steamer to fully cool down before removing the microfibre pad. IMPORTANT: When using on carpets, always make sure the microfibre cleaning pad covers the floorhead entirely before using the carpet glider. Only use the carpet glider when refreshing carpets. Lift steamer off carpet glider. Hold corner of pad down with your foot and lift steamer to remove.
8 OPERATION OPERATION 9 Using the handheld steamer Attaching the accessory hose Push the handle release button and lift the handle to remove from main body. Push the floorhead Push the accessory release button and lift connector onto the the main body from the steamer nozzle until it floorhead to remove. clicks Line up the concentration nozzle with the accessory connector, twist and push to lock Push the accessory connector onto the steamer nozzle until it clicks Line up hose with the accessory connector, twist and push to lock Line up concentration nozzle with the hose, twist and push to lock Choose an accessory. Choose an accessory. Line up accessory with concentration nozzle, twist and push to lock Press the On/Off button to switch on. Line up accessory with concentration nozzle, twist and push to lock Press the On/Off button to switch on. IMPORTANT: Test for colourfastness on a small hidden area of upholstery/fabric to check for colour removal before use IMPORTANT: Test for colourfastness on a small hidden area of upholstery/fabric to check for colour removal before use. CAUTION: Always allow tools and accessories to cool down before removing. TIP: After connecting the hose, concentration nozzle and tools, check they are securely fitted and locked into place before turning on.
10 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 11 Using the tools Emptying the water tank Concentration nozzle Use to remove soap scum in baths and shower enclosures and to clean stubborn stains in kitchens. Brushes Ideal for any surface from tiles, sinks, toilets and oven tops. Window squeegee tool Great for leaving your windows, tiles and mirrors gleaming. Upholstery cloth Attach the cloth to the squeegee tool for use on upholstery and clothes. Press the water tank release button and pull tank to remove. Clearing blockages Pull the tab on water tank cap to open. Empty any excess water over the sink. Grout brush Lifts embedded dirt fromin between tiles. Detail nozzle For hard to reach areas e.g. around taps. Scraper tool Ideal for removing dried on residue from oven trays, work surfaces and pans. IMPORTANT: Accessories can only be attached with the concentration nozzle. Taps should be turned off when steaming around them. Don t steam clean ovens, oven surfaces or grills when hot. Allow to cool to room temperature. CAUTION: Liquid or steam must not be directed towards equipment containing electrical components, such as the interior of ovens. Always allow tools and accessories to cool down before removing. If there is an obstruction to the steam flow through the machine, steam may be released through the bleed valve. Press the button on the neck of the machine to remove the floorhead. Using the de-scaling pin, insert the full length of the pin into the nozzle. It may be necessary to twist the pin to insert fully. Remove the pin from the nozzle. Holding the main body of the steamer vertically, tap the nozzle on a hard surface to release any mineral deposits. IMPORTANT: Don t leave water in the tank between uses, this can effect the steamers performance, the water tank should to be emptied and rinsed after each use. TIP: After connecting the hose, concentration nozzle and tools, check they are securely fitted and locked into place before turning on.
12 MAINTENANCE FAQs 13 Changing the hard water filter There is an accessory missing Check the Carton contents panel on the box to make sure the part is included with your machine. The steamer has no power Check the On/Off button has been pressed to on. The blue light should illuminate when on. The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket. Remove water tank to access the hard water filter. Cleaning the microfibre pad Pull hard water filter to remove. New filter (beige/cream colour). Hard water filter should be replaced every 3-6 months or if discoloured and darkened. IMPORTANT: Don t operate the steamer without hard water filter in place. The condition of the filter affects the performance of your steamer, check and change filter periodically. If you live in a hard water area the filter will discolour or darken over time. Depending on water hardness and frequency of use, the filter should be changed every 3 to 6 months (or if the filter has discoloured). Check the fuse in the plug. If this needs replacing, always replace with a 13amp fuse. Why is the steamer not producing steam? There may be no water in clean water tank, check the clean water tank has water. Check the clean water tank is correctly fitted. Go to Operation. Check the hard water filter is in place, not damaged or blocked and needs replacing. Go to Maintenance. Steam path may be blocked. Go to Maintenance. Why won t the cleaning pad pick up dirt? The cleaning pad may already be saturated or dirty, wash the cleaning pad. Go to Maintenance. Why is steam coming from the side of the steamer?! 40 C MAX Steam coming from the side of the machine may indicate a blockage within the steamer. To clear any blockages go to Maintenance. Using your foot, hold the corner of the microfibre pad down, lift steamer to remove. All cleaning pads are machine washable (Max 40 C) allow to fully dry before use.
WARRANTY OTHER INFORMATION 14 15 Please affix proof of purchase/receipt here In the event of a claim under warranty this receipt must be produced. Service and Help To find your nearest Hoover retailer, simply visit hoover.za.com WARRANTY 1. Home of Living Brands (Pty) Limited warrants to the original purchaser of this product ( the customer ) that this product will be free of defects in quality and workmanship which under normal personal, family or household use and purpose may manifest within a period of 1 (one) year from the date of purchase ) warranty period ). 2. Where the customer has purchased a product and it breaks, is defective or does not work properly for the intended purpose, the customer must notify the supplier from whom the customer bought the product ( the supplier ) thereof within the warranty period. Any claim in terms of this warranty must be supported by a proof of purchase. If proof of purchase is not available, then repair, and/or service charges may be payable by the customer to the supplier. 3. The faulty product must be taken to the supplier s service centre to exercise the warranty. 4. The supplier will refund, repair, or exchange the product in terms of this warranty subject to legislative requirements. This warranty shall be valid only where the customer has not broken the product himself, or used the product for something that it is not supposed to be used for. The warranty does not include and will not be construed to cover products damaged as a result of disaster, misuse, tamper, abuse or any unauthorised modification or repair of the product. 5. This warrant will extend only to the product provided at the date of the purchase and not to any expendables attached or installed by the customer. 6. If the customer requests that the supplier repairs the product and the product breaks or fails to work properly within 3 (three) months of the repair and not as a result of misuse, tampering or modification by or on behalf of the customer, then the supplier may replace the product or pay a refund to the customer. 7. The customer may be responsible for certain costs where the products returned are not in the original packaging, or if the packaging is damaged. This will be deducted from any refund paid to the customer. Consumables The use of genuine Hoover spare parts helps to maintain optimised performance and validates your guarantee. For more information visit hoover.za.com Hoover Steam Detergent Citrus Burst 500ml 1-9-131842 Technical Specification Wattage: 1400-1600W Voltage: 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz Water tank capacity: 0.4L Cord length: 8m Weight: 2.7kg Heat-up time: 20 secs Steam time: 15 mins Subject to technical change without notice. Product can be used at 50Hz or 60Hz without adjustment. HOME OF LIVING BRANDS (PTY) LTD (JOHANNESBURG) JOHANNESBURG TEL NO. (001) 490-9600 CAPE TOWN TEL NO. (021) 552-5161 DURBAN TEL NO. (031) 792-6000 www.hoover.za.com
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