Hoover Steam Capsule CAP1700D 011 Manuel D'utilisation page 5

CLEANER MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS ENSURE THE CLEANER HAS FULLY COOLED DOWN
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE TASKS.
Emptying the water tank
1. Unplug the cleaner from the main power and ensure the unit has cooled.
Remove the clean water tank for the main body of the cleaner. [5]
2.
3. Twist the cap anti-clockwise and remove. [6]
4. Empty any excess water from the tank. [17] Replace the cap and return to the cleaner.
Removing and cleaning the textile pad
1. Unplug the cleaner from the main power and ensure the unit has cooled.
2. If necessary remove the carpet glider, then peel the textile pad from the floor base. [19]
3. Wash the textile pad in a washing machine with a mild detergent at max temperature
40°C.
IMPORTANT: Do not use bleach or fabric softener when washing the textile pad.
Replacing the hard water filter
The cleaner is fitted with a hard water filter. If you live in an area of hard water the filter
will discolour over time. Depending on the water hardness and frequency of use the filter
should be changed every 6 months.
1. Unplug the cleaner from the main power and ensure the unit has cooled.
2. Remove the clean water tank for the main body of the cleaner. [16]
3. Lift the hard water filter out of the cleaner. [18] Replace with new filter.
4. Reassemble the clean water tank to your cleaner.
Note: The condition of the filter will affect the cleaner performance.
Handle storage
Unplug the cleaner from the main power and ensure the unit has cooled. [20]
1.
Remove the handle. [21]
2.
3. Engage the handle storage locking hook into the storage slot
on the side of the cleaner main body and locate the end of the
handle into the location hole on the floor head. [22]
TROUBLESHOOTING
Should you have a problem with the product, complete this simple user checklist before
calling your local Hoover service.
The steam stick will not switch on.
• Check the unit is plugged in.
• Check the power cord.
The steam stick is not producing steam.
• There may be no water in the clean water tank.
• The tank may not be fitted correctly.
The textile pad won't pick up dirt.
• The cleaning pad may already be saturated with dirt and needs to be washed.
Refer to the Maintenance section.
CLEANING FAQS
When is Capsule ready? In approximately 30 seconds.
Can I use Capsule on all floor surfaces? On all hard floors like marble ceramic, stone,
linoleum and sealed hardwood & Parquet floors. Care should be taken when using
Triangular brush on certain floor coverings.
Does Capsule emit steam automatically? Yes on certain models, you can recline the
cleaner and the steam will emit automatically. On other models you should press the
steam/sweep trigger button.
Can I use it vertically? No, Capsule can be used only on horizontal floor surfaces.
Can I put detergents or other chemicals inside the tank? No, you would damage the
product.
What if in the city where I live the water is very hard? Filtered water can used or you
must replace your filter on a more regular basis.
When is it time to change the filter cassette? How do you notice it? It depends on
the water hardness. Normally 6 months. You will notice that the colour of resin inside the
filter cassette becoming more darker.
How long will one tank of water last before needing to be refilled? Approximately 20
minutes if you continuously press the trigger.
Is the mop washable? Yes, it can be washed by hand or in the washing machine with a
mild detergent at max temperature 40°c. Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
How often should I replace the mop? It depends on different factors above all how
hard the floor is. The best way to understand when to change the mop is when the mop is
still dirty after having washed it or if you notice that it doesn't perform like before.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hoover spares and Consumables
Always replace parts with genuine Hoover spares. These are available from your local
Hoover dealer or direct from Hoover. When ordering parts always quote your model
number.
Consumables
Microfiber Pads (x2):
Filter Cassette:
3
GB
AC36 35601693
U75 35601691