RUSSELL HOBBS RHSV1801 (01) PDF DOCUMENT

Please read the following safety instructions carefully and keep them for future reference:

WARNING:

It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to electrical parts.

This product is intended for household use only. Do not use outdoors.

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 unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

Only use the charger provided with the product. Using another charger may damage the product and battery.

Do not immerse in water or other liquids for cleaning.

Do not store or charge the unit outdoors.

Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

Do not handle the charger or appliance with wet hands.

Use only as described in this manual.

Do not attempt to use the charger with any other product nor attempt to charge this product with another charger.

Do not abuse the charger cord; never carry the charger or base by the cord or pull cord to disconnect from an outlet; grasp the charger and pull to disconnect from an outlet.

Keep hair, clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body clear of moving parts.

Do not pick up anything that is flammable, burning or smoking.

Use extra care when cleaning on the stairs.

Never remove parts from the appliance such as the feet, screws and so on.

Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.

Do not operate this appliance for anything other than its intended use.

Never put any objects into the openings on the outer case.

This appliance is authorized for household/residential use only.

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

Children should be supervised to ensure they don’t play with the appliance.

Use only as described and for the uses described in this manual.

Do not use the charger if power cord or plug has been damaged.

Do not use the cordless cleaner or charger if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water. Contact customer services for advice.

Do not run over charger cord with the cleaner. Always unplug the charger from the cleaner before use.

Never carry the charger by the cord, or yank to disconnect from an outlet; to unplug, always grasp the plug to remove from the outlet, do not pull on the cord.

Keep charger cord away from heated surfaces (e.g., cooking surfaces).

Do not handle charger cord or the cleaner with wet hands or while barefoot.

Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce particle flow into the dust container.

Do not use the cleaner without the dust container in place.

Do not attempt to empty the dust container while the unit is running; always turn off the appliance and unplug before emptying/replacing the dust container.

Turn off the cleaner before clearing debris from the floor brush assembly.

Do not run the vacuum cleaner over any cables – as this will result in damaging the cable.

The RUSSELL HOBBS RHSV1801 includes the following components:

Main unit power switch

Handle release button

Handheld vac release button

Handheld vac power switch

Charging indicator light

Dust container release button

Floor head release button

Floor head

Main handle

Handheld handle

Handheld vacuum

Charging stand

Wall mounting screws

Wall plugs

Crevice tool

Brush tool

Charging cable

Before using your RUSSELL HOBBS RHSV1801 cleaner, remove all packaging and check for any visual damage such as misaligned parts, or damage to the main body, plug, or cable. If you see any damage, do not use the cleaner.

To assemble, ensure the power is switched off:

1. Insert the assembled handheld vacuum unit into the main frame as shown in the diagram – suction inlet first then pushing the unit forward to lock into place.

2. Align the bottom of the frame with the connector on the ball joint of the floor head, inserting the connector until it ‘clicks’ into place and secures. Tilt the cleaner forward so it stands up independently.

3. Lift the main handle up in an anticlockwise direction until it ‘clicks’ into place. Note: Take care not to trap skin or hair.

4. The main vacuum unit is now ready to be used as a floor cleaner, once you have given it a charge.

Before using your RUSSELL HOBBS RHSV1801 for the first time, you will need to charge the cleaner. The charger can be used either fitted to the wall or mounted on its floor support.

1. Make sure the charger dock is inserted into the charger floor support.

2. Plug the charging cable into the adaptor socket on the side of the charger dock and plug the socket into a suitable 13 Amp mains socket, pressing the switch on.

3. Lift the assembled cleaner onto the charger dock, ensuring that the lip on the back clips onto the charging dock and secures.

The charging indicator light on the handheld vacuum will illuminate red to show that the unit is charging. A full first-time charge should be given, of 14-16 hours. Once charged, the indicator light will turn blue.

Note:

The body may become warm during charging and this is completely normal.

Make sure the battery is charged when the product will not be used for prolonged periods of time.

Once your RUSSELL HOBBS RHSV1801 is assembled and charged:

1. Lift the vac off the charging dock and place it on the floor.

2. Support the floor head with your foot and pull back the handle.

3. Press the main unit power switch downwards to start the power. This will illuminate the power indicator light on the floor head.

4. Move the cleaner floor head in a forwards and backwards motion over the areas you would like to clean.

Note: Large items can get trapped in the brush/floor head which could cause the unit to overheat. Make sure you pick up larger items that could get trapped before vacuuming.

5. To turn off the power, pull the main unit power switch upwards. The power indicator light will turn off.

1. To convert from full-sized vac to handheld cleaner, make sure the unit is stood in the upright position and press in the handheld vac release button. Ensure you are holding the handheld unit handle so that it can be pulled out safely.

2. Attach the tool of choice by slotting it into the suction inlet of the handheld unit, with the clear side facing upwards. To remove the tool, pull away from the inlet to slide it out.

The crevice tool can be attached for cleaning hard-to-reach areas, such as sofas, cobwebs high up, or down to skirting.

The brush tool is ideal for cleaning upholstery and stairs.

3. To start cleaning, press down the handheld unit power switch.

4. Move the cleaner suction inlet over the areas you would like to clean, avoiding any liquids and large or sharp objects.

When the dust container starts to fill, it will need to be emptied to maintain suction performance.

1. To remove the dust container, press the release button located just above where the container is attached.

2. Pull the dust container away from the unit.

3. Over a bin, remove the whole filter and tap off the trapped dirt. Tip the container upside down to empty the contents. You may need to tap the sides to dispose of all of the dirt.

Important: You may wish to empty the dust container outdoors as emptying may create a dust cloud.

4. Place the filter back into the dust container in the direction indicated by the diagram.

5. Place the assembled dust container back onto the unit, until it secures into place.

It is necessary to clean the filters regularly with frequent use in order to maintain suction performance and prolong the life span of your RUSSELL HOBBS RHSV1801 cleaner.

1. First, remove the dust container and filter as you would for emptying.

2. Carefully wash the filter and dust bag in warm water and allow it to dry for 24 hours.

3. Once dried, place the filter back into the dust container in the direction indicated by the diagram.

4. Place the assembled dust container back onto the unit, until it clips into place.

After around 6 months of regular use, the filters may need replacing.

If any threads or hair gets trapped in the brush, you may need to carry out maintenance.

For regular maintenance, pull out the waste from around the bar.

If you cannot manually rotate the brush, unscrew the cover and remove the brush to clean it.

When reinserting, make sure the brush cover is securely fixed and that the brush rotates properly.

Before you clean the appliance, make sure the power is switched off and that the unit is not on the charging stand.

It is recommended to store the appliance on the charging stand. Do not leave it plugged in for extended periods of time.

You can fold the handle by pressing in the handle release button and folding backwards.

You can also remove the floor head by pressing in the floor head release button and pulling the head away from the unit.

To clean the exterior of the device, use a damp, soft cloth and mild detergent.

NEVER IMMERSE THE CLEANER IN WATER.

Wash non-electrical removable accessories in warm soapy water and allow them to dry thoroughly before next use.

If the cleaner is damaged, contact customer service for assistance.

Storage: Store in a clean and dry environment.

What you will need:

You will use the three wall mounting screws and three wall plugs provided with the product (under the stand floor support). You will also require a drill with a 6mm masonry drill bit, a sharp pencil, a screwdriver, a hammer, and ideally, a spirit level. You will also need the wall mounting template sheet provided in the gift box.

Note: The measurements are a guide only and should be adjusted to your requirements.

Hard wall mounting steps:

1. Using a spirit level and a pencil, draw a horizontal line of approximately 5cm long at least 50cm from the floor.

2. Place the wall mounting template directly under the line you have marked on the wall.

3. Using a sharp pencil, pierce a mark on each ‘+’ sign on the template, making sure the template does not move.

4. Using a 6mm masonry drill bit, drill the three holes previously marked out.

5. Insert the three wall plugs/fixings into the drilled holes and knock in with a hammer to secure.

6. Insert the three screws into the fixings, so that the screws take to the wall plug, leaving approximately 8-10mm of the screw to hang the wall mounting bracket over.

7. Insert the wall bracket over the screws and let the bracket fall into place.

8. Tighten all three screws securely, being careful not to over-tighten.

9. Place the cleaner unit onto the bracket.

Note: For partitioning walls, you will require plaster board fixings to mount the wall bracket (not supplied).

If your RUSSELL HOBBS RHSV1801 cleaner won’t turn on, check the following:

The cleaner hasn’t had enough charge: Make sure you have plugged in the cleaner to charge for 14-16 hours. The light will illuminate when charging.

Charging cable is damaged: Make sure there are no signs of damage to the charging cable.

The power switch has not been pressed: Make sure you have turned on the power using either the main unit power switch or the handheld power switch.

If the suction is decreasing and the cleaner is not picking up dirt, consider these possible causes and solutions:

Dust container: Check if the dust container is full. If so, empty it.

Filters are dirty: Clean the filters. After around 6 months of regular use, the filters may need replacing.

Handheld/head blockages: Check that there are no blockages in the handheld suction inlet or cleaning head. If so, clear these blockages.

If your cleaner is overheating, the filters may be dirty. Check that the filters are not blocked. If so, clean them following the instructions in this booklet.

This may be because the unit is not fitted correctly on the stand or the stand is not correctly plugged in to the mains. Please ensure both are secure.

If dust is coming out of the vacuum cleaner, the dust container may not have been fitted correctly. Refit the container following the instructions in this booklet.

If the air coming out of the vacuum cleaner smells, check the following:

Filters are dirty: Clean the filters and dust container.

Filters are not dry: Ensure the filters have been left to dry for 24 hours before refitting them back into the vacuum cleaner and using it.

The following spare parts are available for the RUSSELL HOBBS RHSV1801:

1. Dust container

2. Dust container filters

3. Charging stand

4. Crevice tool

5. Brush tool

6. Charging cable

The ‘Crossed-out wheelie bin Symbol’ marked on the product/batteries means that the product/batteries should not be disposed of with your general household waste. Only discard electrical/electronic/battery items in separate collection schemes, which cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within. Your co-operation is vital to ensure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment.