Hoover BH70705 User manual

Instruction Manual IMPORTANT: Read carefully before assembly and use.
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Safety Instructions
Getting started with your QuestTM Robot Vacuum
Get to know your QuestTM Robot Vacuum
Docking station and Invisible Wall*
Getting started with your docking station
Charging your QuestTM Robot Vacuum
Before using your QuestTM Robot Vacuum
QuestTM remote control
Invisible Wall*
How to schedule
Emptying the dirt cup
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Declaration of Conformity
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Your Guide:
This Owner’s Manual applies to the following Quest™ Robotic Vacuum models:
BH70600, BH70700, BH70800 Series

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DAMAGE OR INJURY:
•Fully assemble before operating.
• The charger is for indoor use only.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age
12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used near children.
To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not
allow children to place fingers or other objects into any openings.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only Hoover® recommended
attachments and products.
• Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If appliance or charger
is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.
• Do not pull or carry charger by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door
on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on
cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug charger by pulling on cord. To unplug charger, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
• Do not handle charger including charger plug and charger terminals, or
appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
•Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or dam-
age.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or
fine wood shavings, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
•Do not use without dirt cup and/or filters in place.
• Turn power switch off before removing or installing brush roll.
• Do not incinerate the charger, battery, or appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
• This product includes rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries. Do not
expose batteries to high temperatures, as they may catch fire and/or explode.
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• Do not dispose of battery in a fire or trash compactor. See battery disposal
section for directions.
•Do not attempt to disassemble battery.
• Unplug the charger from the outlet before any routine cleaning or
maintenance.
• Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If any liquid
gets on the skin wash quickly with soap and water. If any liquid gets into the
eyes, do not rub eyes, immediately flush them with clean water continuously
for a minimum of 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.
• Use only the charger (part # 440009842) supplied by Hoover® to recharge.
• Do not touch or insert objects into battery pack or charger terminals.
•Do not attempt to short circuit the battery or charger terminals.
•Place the cords from other appliances out of the area to be cleaned.
•Do not operate the vacuum in a room where an infant or child is sleeping.
•Do not operate the vacuum in an area where there are lit candles or fragile
objects on the floor to be cleaned.
•Do not operate the vacuum in a room that has lit candles on furniture that the
vacuum may accidentally hit or bump into.
•Do not allow children to sit on vacuum.
•For use only with Hoover (Part# 440009842) docking station.
WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, THE CHARGER HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (ONE
BLADE IS WIDER THAN THE OTHER). THIS PLUG WILL FIT
IN A POLARIZED OUTLET ONLY ONE WAY. IF THE PLUG
DOES NOT FIT FULLY IN THE OUTLET, REVERSE THE PLUG.
IF IT STILL DOES NOT FIT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRI-
CIAN TO INSTALL THE PROPER OUTLET. DO NOT CHANGE
THE PLUG IN ANY WAY.
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may
cause damage.
• Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to
freezing temperatures. This product includes rechargeable NiMH (Nickle
Metal Hydride) batteries. Do not expose batteries to high temperatures,as
they may catch fire and/or explode.
• With brush roll on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an
extended period of time, as damage to floor can result.
BEFORE USE
WARNING: Ensure that no children or pets are in the room
or have access to the room to be cleaned to avoid risk of injury.
CAUTION: To avoid risk of damage, put away fragile
objects, loose cords and small objects that could topple over.
•To avoid damage to the floor, put away any pointed or sharp objects that
could get under the robot and scratch the floor surface.
•Your robot is designed to take up small quantities of dirt and does not replace
an upright vacuum cleaner. Use your Quest™ regularly to help reduce your
weekly vacuuming time.
•Quest™ cleans hard floor and low pile carpet. It is not recommend for use on
longer pile carpet.
•Dark colored carpets or objects may interfere to Quest™'s cliff sensors so it
may not vacuum on or around them.
ROBOT BATTERY
DISPOSAL
• To preserve natural resources please recycle or dispose of
expired battery pack properly. This product contains NiMH battery must be
disposed of properly. Local, state, or federal law may prohibit disposal of
nickle metal hydride batteries in ordinary trash.
• Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available
recycling and/or disposal options. For disposal information, call The
Rechargeable Recycling Corporation at 1-800-3-BATTERY.
WARNING: Upon removal of cover battery pack
terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or
disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Nickle Metal
Hydride batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch
both terminals with metal objects or body parts a short circuit may result.
Keep body parts away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings
could result in fire and/or serious injury.
REMOTE TRANSMITTER BATTERY:
The battery must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an enviromentally
sound manner. Dispose of used batteries promptly according to local
recycling or waste regulations. Please visit www.Earth911.com for
information on Lithium Metal and Alkaline battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area.
Ni MH

Getting started with your QuestTM Robot Vaccum
1. Remote control
2. Robot Vaccum Cleaner
3. AC adapter
4. AC adapter cord
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*Accessories vary per model. Accessories not included with your
model may be purchased separately by visiting Hoover.com
5. AC adapter plug
6. Docking Station
7. Invisible Wall*
8. Batteries for Invisible Wall*
(2x type C, 1.5V)
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Download Hoover App from iTunes store or Google play.
Visit Hoover.com for Frequently Asked Questions regarding your QuestTM.

Get to know your QuestTM Robot Vaccum
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1. Side brush:
- sweeps dirt to the main brush
- may be pulled off for low pile carpet
cleaning
2. IR sensor:
- guides Quest™ back to its docking
station as soon as the battery capacity
becomes low or it receives the
respective command from the remote
control or Hoover App
3. LED indicators
* See Trouble Shooting (page 16 )for
information on LED functionality
4. "ON/OFF"( ) button:
- Press & hold for 2 seconds to start/stop
your robot
5. Top panel
- provides access to dirt cup & filter
6. Bumper:
- senses impact and tells the robot to move
another direction
- if triggered constantly for 5 seconds or
longer the robot will stop automatically
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Get to know your QuestTM Robot Vacuum
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1. Top panel
2. Dirt cup lid
3. Filter
4. Dirt cup
Dirt Cup

Docking station and Invisible Wall*
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Docking Station
1. Transmitter window
- lights up when plugged in
- flashes during charging process
2. Front button
3. Charging pins
4. Socket for AC adapter plug
Invisible Wall*
5. Transmitter
6. Power switch
7. LED ( flashes when switched on)
8. Receiver
9. Battery cover
*Accessories vary per model. Accessories not included with your model may be
purchased separately by visiting Hoover.com

CAUTION
Rubber may cause unwanted
stains or discoloration on certain
surfaces such as wood. Check
the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions to avoid damage.
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Getting started with your docking station
Choose a hard level surface against a wall for your docking station.
There should be at least a 4 foot clear path in all directions.
Remove clear film from the rubber feet underneath the docking
station and place in location you've selected.
Always keep the docking station plugged in.
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NOTE: Do not place invisible wall near the
docking station. Otherwise your robot may
be impeded from docking to the station.

Charging your Robot before first use will extend it's battery life.
IMPORTANT: Battery pack can only
be charged if toggle switch is put into "I/
ON" position.
To charge your Quest™, manually place it on the docking station
making sure the charging pins are aligned. A short beep and flashing
blue LED confirm that Quest™ in properly docked for charging.
When Quest™ is fully charged (4.5 - 5.5 hours charging time), it will
beep and the blue LED will turn off.
Ambient charging temperature range: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Charging your QuestTM Robot Vaccum
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WARNING
Danger of injury! Only use the AC
adapter and docking station sup-
plied with the appliance to charge
this equipment.
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Before using your QuestTM Robot Vaccum
Locate velcro tape underneath your Quest™800. Align the
Microfiber Dust Pad and press firmly.
Locate the side brush post on the bottom of the robot. Place
the side brush in the post and press firmly until it snaps into
position.
NOTE: Microfiber Dust Pad is machine washable. Do not use fabric softener.
Microfiber Dust Pad (for BH70800 Series only)
Attaching Side brush

Using your QuestTM Robot Vaccum
Ambient operating temperature range: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Simply press the power button and Quest™ will start cleaning your
everyday messes. Press and hold the power button to turn off at
anytime.
As it cleans, it switches between the 3 cleaning modes shown to
achieve the best results.
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RANDOM
SPOT
CLEAN ALONG THE WALL
WARNING
Danger of injury! You can let your robot run
unsupervised, however always be careful
not to step on it, this could cause you to fall.
CAUTION
Although your robot recognises drop-offs,
we strongly advise against using it on
furniture. It is not suitable for this type of use.
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QuestTM remote control
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2X - Quest™ will
complete 2 cleaning
cycles including one
charging cycle.
Directional buttons. ( ) activates smart fence
where your invisible wall is
placed. After Quest™ cleans
the current room (approx
30 min), smart fence will
deactivate and allows
Quest™ to pass through. To
manually deactivate smart
fence at any time,
press the key again.
Pull the tab to
activate your
remote control.
Quiet Mode:
( Low ) - to enable/
disable quiet mode.
IMPORTANT:
During quiet operation
mode, suction rate and
speed of your Quest™
may be lower.
() - Turn ON/OFF
() - Start cleaning
NOTE: Quest™ automatically returns to the docking station and docks itself
when its running low on battery power. If it fails to dock after a few attempts, you
may manually position it correctly on the docking station. After fully charged (4.5-
5.5) hours, Quest™ turns all the LEDs off and is ready to use.
Remote control guide found on Hoover.com

NOTE: Ensure that there are
no reflective surfaces around the
invisible wall.
Invisible Wall*
The invisible wall creates a barrier that ensures your QuestTM is confined to the rooms you want cleaned.
To set up invisible wall,
power the invisible wall on
and set it at the room entry
way or area you do not
want Quest™ to pass. Ensure
the Hoover logo is facing
AWAY from where you want
your barrier. The LED on the
wall station blinks to indicate
the invisible barrier is active.
Position the Invisible
wall station at 45° to the
entrance of the room to
create a straight line barrier
parallel to the room.
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Open the battery
compartment cover. Insert
the 2 supplied batteries
(type C, 1.5 V) as indicated.
CAUTION
When charging batteries, be sure not mix
batteries with different types or those that
are partly charged.
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*Accessories vary per model. Accessories not
included with your model may be purchased
separately by visiting Hoover.com

How to schedule cleaning
Press the ( 24h ) button
on the remote control.
Your robot will start
cleaning immediately
and schedules cleaning
at the same time every
24 hours. To deactivate
the 24 HR repeat cycle,
press the button again.
Delay Start. To deactivate this timer,
press and hold the key.
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1 HR Once
2 HR Twice
4 HR Thrice
8 HR 4 times
Delay Press the
timer key
NOTE: For more and easier shceduling options,
download Hoover App from iTunes store or
Google play.
NOTE: Quest™ automatically returns to the docking
station and docks itself when its running low on battery
power. If it fails to dock after a few attempts, you may
manually position it correctly on the docking station.
After fully charged (4.5 - 5.5) hours, Quest™ will beep
and the blue LED will turn off.
Invisible Wall*

Emptying the dirt cup
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Slide the top
panel out in the
direction show.
Carefully pull the
dirt cup module
out.
Open top lid of
dirt cup module.
Remove filter and
empty the dirt
cup thoroughly.
Ensure Quest™ is
switched OFF.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury- turn power switch OFF before
cleaning or servicing.
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CAUTION
Never store the appliance next to heat sources (e.g.
heater, oven). Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight, heat
can can damage the appliance.
CAUTION
Dirt cup and filter are washable, but they are not suitable
for cleaning in washing machines or dishwashers. Also,
do not use detergents or brushes with hard bristles.
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Emptying the dirt cup
Insert the filter
back into the dirt
cup. Close the lid
and replace the
dirt cup back in
to your Quest™.
Rinse out the dirt
cup and filter in
clear warm water
and dry for 24
hours.
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LUBRICATION: The motor and brushroll are equipped with bearings which
contain sufficient lubrication for their lifetime. The addition of lubricant could cause
damage. Do not add lubricant to motor or brush roll.
Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.
If appliance is not working as it should or has been dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.
Emptying the dirt cup

Troubleshooting
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Cause
Issue Action
My QuestTM won’t turn on
Side brush has stopped
spinning
Main brush has stopped
spinning
QuestTM is not charging
Error 1: Red LED blinks,
Blue LED is ON
Error 6: Red LED blinks ,Blue
LED blinks. Continuous beeps
of 30 sec length
Error 3: Red LED blinks, Blue
LED is ON. 2 long beeps.
Battery may not be charged. Check the battery indicator and charge if it indicates low battery.
The power switch on the bottom of the QuestTM may be OFF.
Indicates battery is too low.
AC adapter might not be plugged in properly. Ensure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into both the docking station and the outlet.
Power Button on the bottom of the QuestTM might be OFF. Flip the power switch ON on the bottom of your QuestTM.
QuestTM is not properly docked. Pick up your QuestTM and manually dock it so that the charging pins are aligned
Indicates that Drive wheel, Side brush or Main brush is stuck. Turn OFF your QuestTM and remove hair from wheels and
wheel posts. See page18 for instructions.
Indicates that QuestTM's cliff sensors on all 3 sides are
sensing an object so it is stuck.
Move QuestTM to a different location and restart.
Indicates dirt cup is not installed or installed incorrectly.
Indicates QuestTM 's bumper is stuck.
It may be that dirt or hair are stuck around the wheel.
It may be that dirt or hair are stuck around the wheel.
Turn OFF your QuestTM and remove the dirt and hair from the wheels and wheel posts.
See page 19 for instructions to remove side brush.
Turn OFF your QuestTM and remove the dirt and hair from the wheels and wheel posts.
See page 19 for instructions to remove side brush.
Turn OFF your QuestTM and install the dust bin. See page 15 for instructions.
Charge your QuestTM. See page 9 for instructions.
Flip the power switch ON and start your QuestTM.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
Contact Us: [phone] For a Complete Troubleshooting Guide, see: Hooverhelp.com/Quest™ Twitter: @HooverUSA Facebook: facebook.com/hoover
Do not return to store. See back of product for model number.
Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury-turn power switch OFF before cleaning or servicing.
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Visit Hoover.com for Frequently Asked Questions regarding your QuestTM.