Cleaner Maintenance; Removing Blockage - Hoover Sensory User Instructions

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• Electronic Bag Check indicator (H). When active this device flashes a Red light to warn about the following.
A. On models fitted with Active Power Sensor. The device flashes to warn that the bag is nearly full. If the light
is on continuously, change the paper bag or empty the permanent bag, depending on model. Please refer to
chapter "replacing the bag / emptying the permanent bag".
B. On models without Active Power Sensor. The device illuminates to warn you that the bag is full. Please refer
to chapter "replacing the bag / emptying the permanent bag".
C. On all models. If after changing the paper bag or emptying the permanent bag the light is still illuminated or
flashing a blockage has occurred. Please refer to chapter "Removing a blockage from the system".
• Thermo Protection Switch. Cleaner automatically switches off. In this event extract the plug from the
socket and allow the cleaner to cool for 30 minutes. Check if there is any blockage in the system and
remove. Please refer to chapter "Removing a blockage from the system".
• Fixed Power control (depending on model). The cleaner will operate at a fixed power setting.
• Variable Power control (I) (depending on model). Rotate the On/Off button to increase or decrease the
suction level. Use low suction for delicate fabrics.
• Active Power Sensor mode (depending on model). Rotate the On/Off button (I) to select Active Power
Sensor. The cleaner will keep a constant airflow during the majority of the cleaning operation. A slight drop
in performance will occur when the bag is near full, indicated by the red flashing bag check indicator light.
Important: Manually select low power setting for delicate fabrics.
• Carpet and floor nozzle (J). Press pedal on the nozzle to lower the brush head when cleaning hard floors.
Press the pedal again to lift the brush head when cleaning carpets.
• Turbo nozzle (depending on model). Use the Turbo nozzle for deep cleaning on carpets. IMPORTANT: Do
not use the turbo nozzle on rugs with long fringes, animal hide and over carpets with pile depths exceeding
15mm. Do not keep the nozzle stationary while the brush is rotating.
• Caresse Nozzle (depending on model). Use over wooden floors to avoid scratching.
• Multi Function Tool. Tool is stored on the handle (E1). Remove tool and use as:
A) Crevice tool: For corners and hard to reach areas (K1)
B) Furniture nozzle: For soft furnishings and fabrics (K2)
C) Dusting brush (depending on model): For bookshelves, frames, keyboards etc (K2)
• Tube parking and storage (L). The tubes can be parked at the rear of the rear of the cleaner or stored into
the storage slot underneath the cleaner.

Cleaner maintenance

Replacing the bag (depending on model):
When full (see "electronic bag check indicator" paragraph) please dispose of the bag immediately.
• Open the top-cover and grip the bag holder. Lift the bag holder vertically out of the cleaner (M1).
• Close the bag to avoid dust escaping by pulling the tongue. Dispose of the full bag into the bin (M2).
• Fold and fit the new bag into the bag holder (M3). Replace the bag holder into the cleaner.
• Only use Hoover genuine bags
Emptying the permanent bag (depending on model):
When full (see "electronic bag check indicator" paragraph) please dispose of the bag immediately.
• Open the top-cover and grip the bag holder. Lift the bag holder vertically out of the cleaner (N1).
• Remove the Permanent bag from the bag holder.
• Remove the plastic guide at the end of the bag allowing dirt collected to fall into the bin (N2).
• Return the guide back into the original position.
• Fit the empty Permanent bag into the bag holder (N3). Replace the bag holder back into the cleaner (N4).
• Check filters for an excessive build up of dust. If required, clean or replace. Close the top-cover. See diagram (B1,
2, 3) to access the filters.
• To maintain best performance we recommend you wash the filters and the permanent bag (depending on
model) after 5 full bags. Please refer to chapter "filters maintenance".
Filters Maintenance
• To maintain best performance we recommend that you wash the filters after 5 full bags.
• To access the filters please refer to diagrams B1, 2, 3, O1
• Rinse both filters under hand warm water (O2 & 3).
• Do not scrub the filters.
• Remove excess water with a dry cloth and leave to air dry for 24 hours or until fully dry.
• After completing the washing operations, return the filters to their original positions in the cleaner.
Removing a blockage from the system
The bag check indicator on your cleaner is illuminated or flashing.
1) Check to see if the dust bag is full. If so refer to chapter "Replacing the bag / emptying the permanent bag".
2) If not then:
• Did you wash the filters after 5 full bags? They may be blocked. Please refer to chapter "filters maintenance"
• Check if there are any other blockages in the system.
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