Daewoo HURRICANE CAT 3 User manual

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Hurricane CAT 3 Carpet Washer
Model No. FLR00116
User Manual
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Hurricane CAT 3 Carpet Washer
Model No. FLR00116
User Manual
READING AND STORING THE USER MANUAL
Before using this product, please read through this manual
carefully paying particular attention to the safety instructions.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the
product.
Carefully save this instruction manual for future reference. Ensure the
user manual is included when passing the product on to any third
parties.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed.
Only use the product as described in this user manual. Any other use is
considered improper and may result in damage to property or persons.
The manufacturer or vendor cannot be held liable for damages or injury
incurred through improper or incorrect use.
•Read and familiarise yourself with all operating
instructions before using this Carpet Washer.
•Before plugging your unit into the mains, visually check
that the unit is intact and has not suffered any transit
damage.
•Check that the voltage indicated on the data plate
corresponds with that of the local network before
connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.
•This appliance can be used by 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.
•Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children
less than 8 years when it is energised or cooling down.
•DO NOT immerse the appliance or its cord in water or any
other liquids.
•DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during use.
•DO NOT leave the appliance unattended whilst connected
to the mains supply.
•DO NOT use this appliance outdoors.

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•It is imperative to unplug the power cord after the
appliance has been used, before it is cleaned and whilst
being repaired.
•Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed
by qualified personnel. Improper repairs may place user at
serious risk.
•DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged plug or
cord, after a malfunction or after being dropped or
damaged in any way.
•Regular, periodic checks should be carried out on the
mains cable to ensure no damage is evident. Should there
be any signs of damage the appliance should not be used.
•If the power cable is damaged, it should only be replaced
by qualified personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
•DO NOT allow the mains cable to hang over sharp edges
or come in contact with hot surfaces.
•DO NOT run the mains cable under carpets, rugs, etc.
•The appliance is not to be used if it has been dropped, if
there are visible signs of damage or it is leaking.
•The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before
the reservoir is filled with water or the waste water tank
emptied.
•The filling aperture must not be opened during use.
•Allow the unit to cool before storage.
•Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply and allow to cool.
•This appliance is intended for household use only and
should not be used for industrial purposes.
•DO NOT use any accessories or attachments with this
appliance other than those supplied or recommended by
supplier.
•DO NOT use this appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
•DO NOT push objects into any openings as damage to the
appliance and/or electric shock may occur.
•Unplug after each use. Grasp the plug, not the cord.

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•DO NOT pull or carry the appliance by the electrical cord.
•Caution: Always wear suitable shoes when using the
Carpet Cleaner and when changing accessories, do not
wear slippers or open toed footwear.
•Ensure fingers and other objects are never placed in any
part of theCarpet Washer. Clothing or hair may become
trapped if the Carpet Washer is used improperly.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, jewellery, fingers and all parts of
the body away from openings and moving parts.
•Keep all air vents clear and free of dust, lint, hair and
anything else that may reduce airflow.
•Avoid directing the appliance towards naked flames as the
air discharged may extinguish gas fires or pilot lights and
may disturbashes in open fires.
•Never operate the appliance without water.
•Never fill the water tanks past the maximum level mark.
•DO NOT run the Carpet Cleaner over hot ashes or lit
cigarettes, etc.
•Do not use the Carpet Cleaner without the water tanks
fitted.
•DO NOT run the Carpet Cleaner over any large or broken
objects such as glass.
•DO NOT run the Carpet Cleaner over anything that is
burning or smoking such as cigarettes, matches or hot
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Explanation of Symbols
The following warning symbols or words are used in this instruction manual:
Products labelled with UK Conformity Assessment identifies
products conforming to UK statutory requirements.
Products labelled with this symbol conform to applicable provisions
of the European Economic Area.
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so
help the environment. This symbol means waste electrical products
at the end of their useful life should not be disposed of with normal
household waste and not sent to landfill. Please ensure it is taken
to a suitable facility for disposal. Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice or visit www.recycle-more.co.uk, enter
your postcode to find out your nearest recycling site.
This symbol provides useful additional information on the use of
this product.
This symbol indicates that the supply uses an alternating current
mains supply.
This symbol indicates that the appliance is electrically double
insulated and therefore does not require an earth connection.
WARNING! This designates a hazard with moderate risk, which may
result in severe injury or damage to the product if not
adhered to.
Information About Your Carpet Cleaner
This appliance is designed to be used for removing light levels of dirt on carpets
and for freshening up carpets, it is not suitable for use as a conventional vacuum
cleaner.
Before the first time you use your Carpet Cleaner
Remove all packing materials and discard responsibly.
Take care whilst opening the carton as a sharp blade may damage the product.
Ensure that all parts are present –see ‘Description of Parts & Accessories’below:

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Description of Parts & Accessories
1. Handle.
2. Solution Release Trigger.
3. Clean Water Filling Cap.
4. Solution Tank Release Catch.
5. Solution Tank.
6. Dirty Water Tank Release Catch.
7. Dirty Water Tank.
8. Wheels.
9. Bristle Bar.
10.Adjustable Cable Tidy.
11.Handle Release Pedal (Foot Operated).
12.On/Off Pedal (Foot Operated).
13.Mains Cable.
14.Handle Fixing Screws (x2 –not shown)
Front View
Rear View
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Assembling Your Carpet Cleaner
WARNING! Ensure that the carpet cleaner is
not connected to the mains supply before
assembly
Attach the Handle (1) to the Carpet Cleaner
as shown left with the two Handle Fixing
Screws (14) provided using a Crosshead
screwdriver (Not Supplied).
Do not overtighten the screws as this may
permanently damage the threads.
Filling the Solution Tank (5)
1.Remove the Solution Tank (5) by lifting the Solution Tank Release Catch (4)
forwards and removing the tank towards you.
2.Lift the Clean Water Filling Cap (3) up and fill
the Solution Tank (5) with warm water (max.
40⁰C) as shown right, ensuring that the water
level is not above the ‘MAX’ mark (arrowed)
on the side of the tank:
In hard water areas it is strongly
recommended that demineralised water is
used to avoid calcium build up which may
damage the carpet cleaner.
3.Add carpet cleaning solution to the Solution Tank (5) carefully following the
manufacturer’s instructions.
4.Only use this appliance with an appropriate (Low-Foaming) commercial carpet
cleaning solution such as Daewoo Carpet & Upholstery Shampoo which is
available by contacting Daewoo Customer Services on 0161 831 7879 or email
[e-mail].
5.Using incorrect solutions will cause excessive foaming which may prevent the
appliance from performing correctly and may cause permanent damage to the
appliance.
6.DO NOT use solvents or cleaners with strong acidic or alkali formulas or any
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type of cleaning solution not specifically for use in carpet cleaners.
7.DO NOT use washing up liquid or similar.
8.To replace the tank, place the bottom of the tank onto the machine first and
then push the top of the tank towards the Handle (1) until it clicks home.
9.Always ensure that the Solution Tank (5) is properly in place before using the
carpet cleaner.
DO NOT overfill the solution tank as this will cause a spillage/leakage.
DO NOT operate the Carpet Cleaner with an empty solution tank.
Preparing Your Carpet for Cleaning
WARNING! DO NOT use this Carpet Cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner as
this will damage the appliance.
1.Remove as much furniture from the room as possible. Place plastic sheets or
other protective covering under and around any furniture left in the room.
2.Thoroughly vacuum the carpet to be cleaned with a regular vacuum cleaner.
3.Dampen a white cloth and rub the cloth gently over a small test area on the
carpet and check for any colour bleeding. If the cloth remains clean, it should
be safe to clean the carpet.
WARNING! DO NOT continue to clean the carpet if any colour is released on
the cloth as permanent damage may occur to the carpet.
Cleaning Your Carpet
Before cleaning your carpet, decide where to start from and where to stop at so
that you do not walk over areas that have already been cleaned.
Do not saturate the carpet with cleaning solution.
If the carpet is heavily soiled, use a separate solution for heavily soiled areas such
as Daewoo Carpet & Upholstery Stain Remover which is available by contacting
Daewoo Customer Services on 0161 831 7879 or email
[e-mail].
1.Remove the Mains Cable (13) from the back of
the Carpet Cleaner by rotating the Adjustable
Cable Tidy (10) upwards as shown right and
then remove the Mains Cable (13):
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2.Fully unwind the Mains Cable (13) and insert the
mains plug into the nearest mains socket and switch
the socket on (if applicable).
3. Hold the cleaner by the Handle (1) and then
step on the Handle Release Pedal (11) shown
right and gently lower the Handle (1) into the
cleaning position:
4.Step on the On/Off Pedal (12) to operate the Carpet
Cleaner:
5.Whilst pressing the Solution Release Trigger (2) to release the cleaning
solution, pull the cleaner backwards towards you.
6.Once you have reached the edge of the carpet, release the Solution Release
Trigger (2) and then push the cleaner forwards along the same path to remove
the dirty cleaning solution from the carpet.
7.Repeat the above steps 3 & 4 to clean the rest of the carpet or heavily soiled
areas.
8.Once the cleaning is complete, step on the On/Off Pedal (12) to switch the
cleaner off.
9.Lift the Handle (1) up to the upright position until it locks into place.
10.To store the cleaner, wrap the Mains Cable (13) around the cable storage on the
back of the cleaner.
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Hints and Tips to Cleaning Your Carpet
1.Lift the cleaner by the Handle (1) to move the appliance to the desired cleaning
position.
2.DO NOT run the cleaner over the Mains Cable (13), hold any excess cable in
your free handle whilst cleaning.
3.Use steady, moderate forwards and backwards motion whilst cleaning your
carpet.
4.Always work from back to front across a room to avoid stepping on wet carpet.
5.Don’t allow the carpet to get too wet, use no more than two sets of forwards
and backwards paths. Always finish with a drying path –the more dry paths the
better.
6.Wipe any cleaning solution from woodwork and furniture to prevent any
damage.
7.Allow plenty of time for the carpet to dry and avoid walking on it until it is dry.
8.Increase air circulation i.e., open doors, switch on fans or using a dehumidifier
will help to dry the carpet thoroughly and prevent mildew or mould.
9.After the carpet has thoroughly dried, vacuum the carpet with a conventional
vacuum cleaner.
Emptying the Dirty Water Tank (7)
A.Ensure the mains plug is removed from the
socket before emptying the Dirty Water
Tank (7) or cleaning & maintenance.
B.Once the dirty water has reached the ‘MAX’
mark shown right, the Dirty Water Tank (7)
must be emptied.
C.Push the Dirty Water Tank Release Catch (6)
down and remove the Dirty Water Tank (7) clear
of the Carpet Cleaner.
WARNING! DO NOT continue to use your carpet cleaner once the ‘MAX’ mark
has been reached as permanent damage may occur to the appliance.
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‘MAX’ mark
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D.Lift up the rubber ‘Quick Spout’
up at the top of the Dirty Water
Tank (7) and pour the dirty
water away a shown left and
then thoroughly rinse out with
warm water:
E.Replace the Dirty Water Tank
(7) back onto the Carpet
Cleaner.
Cleaning & Maintenance of Your Carpet Cleaner
WARNING! Always disconnect the carpet cleaner from the mains power
supply before cleaning.
•Clean outside of the cleaner with a clean damp cloth. Never use harsh or
abrasive cleaners.
•Do not submerge the cleaner in water or any other liquids.
Cleaning the Bristle Bar (9)
F. After each use, turn the Carpet
Washer upside down and remove the
Bristle Bar (9) from underneath by
pressing the two catches at the front
and rear of the Bristle Bar (9) in the
direction of the arrows and removing
as shown left:
Take care whilst removing the Bristle Bar
(9) not to lose the connecting pin that fits
between the bar and cleaner:
G. Wash the Bristle Bar (9) clean in warm water and
allow to dry thoroughly before refitting back on to
the Carpet Cleaner.
To refit the bar, press the two catches as shown
above in ‘F’ and push back into place, ensuring the
connecting pin is inserted into the hole in the
Carpet Washer as shown left:
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Storing Your Carpet Cleaner
•Always wrap the Mains Cable (13) around the cord storage on the back of the
Carpet Cleaner.
•DO NOT store the Carpet Cleaner with water in either tank –rinse the tanks
out and allow to thoroughly dry before storage.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Unit fails to turn on.
The unit may not be
properly plugged in.
The fuse may have
blown.
Ensure the plug is fully
inserted into the socket and
the socket is switched on.
Check the fuse by
substitution.
Low suction during cleaning.
The Dirty Water Tank is
full.
The Dirty Water Tank is
not installed properly.
Empty the Dirty Water Tank.
Check the Dirty Water Tank is
installed properly.
The cleaning solution is not
dispensing correctly.
Solution Tank is not
installed correctly
Check the Solution Tank is
installed correctly.
Non-Wireable Mains Plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-wireable plug fitted to the mains lead
and should the fuse need replacing, you must use an ASTA approved one
(conforming to BS 1362 of the same rating). If in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician who will be pleased to do this for you. If you need to remove the plug
–DISCONNECT FROM THE MAINS –and then cut it off the mains lead and
immediately dispose of it safely. Never attempt to reuse the plug or insert it into
a socket outlet as there is a danger of electric shock.
Technical Data
Rated Voltage
220-240V AC ~ 50/60Hz
Rated Power
800W
Protection Class
II
Model Number
FLR00116
IP Rating
IPX4
Solution (Clean) Water Tank Capacity
1600ml
Dirty Water Tank Capacity
2100ml
Dimensions
1150mm (h) x 360mm (w) x 320mm (d)

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Disposal of the Packaging
Dispose of paper and cardboard in appropriate paper re-
cycling facilities.
Dispose of recyclable plastics in appropriate plastic re-cycling
facilities.
Dispose of non-recyclable plastics in the appropriate plastics
collection service.
Disposal of the Product
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing
so help the environment. This symbol means waste electrical
products at the end of their useful life should not be disposed of
with normal household waste and not sent to landfill. Please
ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal. Check with
your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice or visit
www.recycle-more.co.uk, enter your postcode to find out your
nearest recycling site.

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WARRANTY
Thank you for purchasing your Daewoo Vacuum.
As part of our commitment to quality, we are offering you an extra 2 years warranty in
addition to your 1 year guarantee
Your Daewoo vacuum product is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of original purchase,
with proof of purchase or receipt. If anydefect should occur due to faulty workmanship or
material, your faulty vacuum should be returned to the place of purchase, replacement or refund is
at the discretion of the retailer.
The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:
• The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the
requirements contained in the instruction manual.
• The product must beused solely for domestic purposes.
• It does not cover general wear and tear, damage, misuse or any consumable parts.
• The guarantee will berendered invalid if the product is re-sold or has been damaged through
inexpert repair.
• The guarantee is only valid within the UK and Eire.
Your standard 1 year guarantee will only be extended to the maximum available for your
individual product upon registration. (Note: products must be registered individually and
covers the main body and housing). If you do not register your product within 28 days of the
original purchase date, your product will only be guaranteed for 1 year.
To validate your extended 2 year warranty*please register your purchase online within 28
days of the original purchase date by registering at
www.daewoowarrantyregistration.com/warranty-registration
*Your extended warranty is only valid with proof of purchase receipt and subject to the
conditions outlined above.
Daewoo® is a registered trademark.
Produced and imported under licence by ESG Ltd
Manchester M3 1JS www.esgltd.com