Hoover Rapide Ultra HW90-RU-ZA User manual

Version 1.0
Rapide Ultra
User Guide
HW90-RU-ZA
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MACHINE OVERVIEW GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Unit
1
7
4
10
14
2
8
5
11
15
3
9
13
6
12
16
23
Trigger
Handle
Clean water/solution tank
release button
Clean water/solution tank
Solution tube port
Dirty water tank carry handle
Hose connection port
Dirty water tank
Rotating brushbar (hidden)
Handle locking pin
Clean water/solution
tank cap
On/off pedal
Quick cord release hook
Recline pedal
2x 250ml Ultra+ Solution
Accessory Bag
Hose
Hand Wash Tool
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
This carpet washer is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• Only use the carpet washer indoors and keep the area you’re cleaning well lit.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts and openings whilst using the
carpet washer.
• The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction children being supervised not to play with the appliance.
• Before using the carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for colourfastness and pile distortion.
• Only Hoover recommended tools and solution should be used with this carpet washer. Using other
solutions may invalidate the guarantee.
• Don’t leave the carpet washer plugged in when unattended.
• Don’t use this carpet washer if it has been dropped, damaged or left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the power cord or use carpet washer if the power cord or plug is damaged. If the
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer of its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Don’t use the carpet washer to pick up any flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol,
kerosene etc.) or use the carpet washer in an area with explosive vapours or liquid.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the carpet washer with wet hands.
• Don’t use the carpet washer to pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking hot burning items
or use in an area where there may be harmful fluids (chlorine, bleach, and ammonia drain cleaner).
• Don’t pull or carry this carpet washer by the power cord. Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull
the power cord around corners, sharp edges or close a door over the power cord. Don’t unplug
carpet washer by pulling on the power cord.
• Don’t carry the carpet washer while it’s switched on.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage to the carpet washer.
• Don’t use the carpet washer with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage or injury to the user.
The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Check with the manufacturer of your flooring prior to using the carpet washer.
• The clean water tank should be filled with warm water (max 40⁰C) only. Filling the clean water tank
with hot or boiling water will damage the machine and invalidate the guarantee.
• Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly before using the carpet washer.
• Always unplug the carpet washer before carrying out any maintenance.
• Turn off all controls on the carpet washer before disconnecting or connecting the power cord, after use
always wrap the power cord around the cord clips provided.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a 13amp fuse. Always protect the power cable from
heated surfaces or near open flames.
• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst using the carpet washer.
• Use only CB approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords may overheat. Care
should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.
• Always use the carpet washer with all water/solution tanks and filters in place.
• Always remove all tanks when carrying out any maintenance.
• Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may affect the airflow/suction.
• Always use the carpet washer in an upright position. To prevent motor damage from dirty water, never
hold the carpet washer upside down or on its side.
• Store the carpet washer in a cool, dry area. Before storing the carpet washer please ensure all water/
solutions tanks and filters are thoroughly clean and dry.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
Accessories
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18
16
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8
1
2
3
4
5
6
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10
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IMPORTANT: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing.
Test for colourfastness – Wet a white absorbent cloth with the solution. In a small hidden area of
your carpet/rugs/upholstery gently rub with the dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for
colour removal or bleed with white paper towel or cloth. If your carpet has more than one colour,
check all colours.
Test your carpet/rugs/upholstery – Run the carpet washer over a small hidden area. If no pile
distortion occurs continue cleaning.
When cleaning an entire room, move furniture out of the area to be cleaned. If the furniture cannot
be moved, place aluminium foil or wax paper under the legs. This will prevent wood finishes from
staining your carpet. Pin up furniture skirts and curtains.
When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should always be observed and don’t over
saturate your carpets.
Only use Hoover carpet cleaning solution. Using other solutions may cause excess foaming.
Excessive foam will prevent the machine from working effectively. Using other solutions will
invalidate the guarantee
Pre-treating your carpet before washing will help to remove stubborn stains. Do not saturate
your carpet.
OPERATION OPERATION 5
Assembling your carpet washer
4
TIP: You can remove the handle when storing your carpet washer.
Press either side of
locking pin located in the
top of main body. Pull to
remove locking pin.
Push handle into main
body. Insert locking pin.
Slide locking pin until
it clicks into place.
IMPORTANT: The dirty water tank is fitted with a float. When the dirty water tank is full, or the floor
head is not in contact with the carpet the float will shut off the suction on the carpet washer. You
will be able to hear if this has happened as the motor noise on the machine will increase. Once the
float is activated, empty the dirty water tank if full. If the dirty water tank is not full then turn off your
machine and wait for the float to settle.
Pour carpet cleaning
solution 40ml per 1L
of water into jug.
Pull to remove clean
water/solution tank.
Dilute carpet cleaning
solution with warm
water (max 40°C).
Twist clean water/
solution tank cap
anti-clockwise,
to remove.
Twist clean water/
solution tank cap
clockwise and tighten.
Re-fit clean water/
solution tank onto
carpet washer. Push
until it clicks into place.
Plug into mains, press
the on/off pedal to
switch on.
Press clean water/
solution tank
release button.
Pour solution mix
into clean water/
solution tank.
Press the recline
pedal and pull
handle backwards.
Squeeze trigger to
release solution and
water mix.
For best results apply
water/solution on the
forward stroke and
release the trigger to
pick up water/solution
on the backward stroke.
Using the carpet washer
CAUTION: Do not saturate your carpets.
TIP: For better cleaning results use extra dry strokes, increasing water pick up.
For heavily soiled areas, it may be necessary to repeat the cleaning process.
Make crisscrossing strokes making sure you overlap each pass.

OPERATION OPERATION 7
6
Lift hose connection
port cover and line
up hose connector.
Do not saturate your upholstery.
The clean water tank will need to be filled with Hoover carpet cleaning solution and water before use.
Slide wash tool over tab
at end of hose until it
clicks into place.
Push and twist hose
connector clockwise into
hose connection port.
Plug into mains, press
the on/off pedal to
switch on.
Squeeze trigger on the
forward stroke, release
trigger on backward stroke
to recover solution/water.
Push and twist water
supply tube connector
onto solution tube port.
Press trigger on hose to
release solution/water.
Using the wash tool
TIP: Use the carpet washer or hose to pick up spills before washing and cleaning the area.
NOTE: The carpet washer should be in the upright position when using the hose, deactivating the brush. IMPORTANT: Empty and rinse out clean and dirty water tanks and leave to air dry before
replacing. Do not leave solution and water stored in the tanks between uses.
CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer and remove all tanks before performing any
maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
TIP: The dirty water tank should be flush with the base. If it’s not, this will result in poor water pickup.
Unclip and release the
dirty water tank handle.
Tilt main body of carpet
washer backwards.
Hook nozzle of dirty
water tank under base
of machine.
Empty dirty water over
the sink. Rinse dirty
water tank under water
to remove dirt/debris.
Lift to remove the dirty
water tank.
Lower dirty water tank
onto base of carpet
washer and push
into place.
Turn the dirty water
tank cap anti-clockwise
to remove.
Make sure the hose
connection port cover
is closed. Suction will
be lost if the cover
remains open.
Emptying the dirty water tank
Fitting the dirty water tank

MAINTENANCE FAQs 9
8
Unclip the dirty water
tank handle. Using the
tab on dirty water tank
filter lift to remove.
Using a pair of scissors remove any
threads or hair caught around the
brush bar.
IMPORTANT: If the brush bar
does not rotate easily then the belt
may not have been fitted correctly.
Make sure the belt is not twisted.
Lie carpet washer on
its side exposing brush
bar. Use a crosshead
screwdriver, undo
2 screws.
Loop replacement belt
around spindles, replace
belt cover.
Rinse filter under water to
remove dirt/ debris (max
40°C). Allow to dry for
24hrs or until completely
dry before replacing or
storing away.
Lift to remove belt cover. Remove and dispose of
old belt. Clean any
debris from spindles.
Cleaning the dirty water tank filter
Removing debris from the brush bar
Replacing the belt
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the carpet washer before
performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Is there an accessory missing?
• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part is definitely
included with your carpet washer.
Why won’t the carpet washer turn on?
• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket. Check the fuse
in the plug if this needs replacing, always replace with a 13amp fuse.
• The on/off pedal on the carpet washer hasn’t been pressed. Go to ‘Operation’.
• If the carpet washer cuts out during use, disconnect the from the electrical socket, allow to
cool for one hour. Clean the filter, empty the dirty water tank. Go to ‘Maintenance’.
Why won’t the solution/clean water dispense?
• The clean water tank valve may be stuck, hold the clean water tank over
the sink and press the valve underneath to release water/solution.
• The trigger has not been pressed. Go to ‘Operation’.
Why won’t my carpet washer pick up?
• The float in the dirty water tank may have been activated. Empty the dirty water tank wait
for the float to settle before re-starting your carpet washer.
• The dirty water tank may not be fitted correctly. Go to ‘Maintenance’.
• Make sure the hose connection port cover is closed and the dirty water tank cap has been
tightened. Go to ‘Maintenance’.
• Check the dirty water tank for blockages and clear. Go to ‘Maintenance’.
What if my carpet washer is making an excessive noise?
• If there is a high pitched noise coming from the machine, the float in the dirty water tank
may have risen. To return the float to its original position, simply switch the machine off,
allow the float to drop down and try again.
My brush bar isn’t turning?
• The brushes will only spin when the carpet washer is reclined. Go to ‘Operation’.
• The brush bar may be clogged, check the brush bar and clear any hair or debris. Go to
‘Maintenance’.
• The belt may be broken. Go to ‘Maintenance’.

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OTHER INFORMATION
WARRANTY
Please affix proof of purchase/receipt here
In the event of a claim under warranty this receipt must be produced.
WARRANTY
1. Home of Living Brands (Pty) Limited warrants to the original purchaser of this product (“the
customer”) that this product will be free of defects in quality and workmanship which under normal
personal, family or household use and purpose may manifest within a period of 1 (one) year from
the date of purchase )”warranty period”).
2. Where the customer has purchased a product and it breaks, is defective or does not work
properly for the intended purpose, the customer must notify the supplier from whom the customer
bought the product (“the supplier”) thereof within the warranty period. Any claim in terms of this
warranty must be supported by a proof of purchase. If proof of purchase is not available, then
repair, and/or service charges may be payable by the customer to the supplier.
3. The faulty product must be taken to the supplier’s service centre to exercise the warranty.
4. The supplier will refund, repair, or exchange the product in terms of this warranty subject to
legislative requirements. This warranty shall be valid only where the customer has not broken
the product himself, or used the product for something that it is not supposed to be used for. The
warranty does not include and will not be construed to cover products damaged as a result of
disaster, misuse, tamper, abuse or any unauthorised modification or repair of the product.
5. This warrant will extend only to the product provided at the date of the purchase and not to any
expendables attached or installed by the customer.
6. If the customer requests that the supplier repairs the product and the product breaks or fails
to work properly within 3 (three) months of the repair and not as a result of misuse, tampering or
modification by or on behalf of the customer, then the supplier may replace the product or pay a
refund to the customer.
7. The customer may be responsible for certain costs where the products returned are not in the
original packaging, or if the packaging is damaged. This will be deducted from any refund paid
to the customer.
HOME OF LIVING BRANDS (PTY) LTD (JOHANNESBURG)
JOHANNESBURG
CAPE TOWN
DURBAN
TEL NO. [phone]
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Technical Specification
Consumables
Service and Help
Voltage: 220-240V ~ 50Hz
Wattage: 1000W
Clean Water Tank Capacity: 4.5L
Dirty Water Tank Capacity: 3L
Cord Length: 8m
Weight: 10.2kg
Subject to technical change without notice.
For information on spares and accessories, please visit hoover.za.com
The use of genuine Hoover spare parts helps to maintain optimised performance and
validates your guarantee.
Hoover Ultra+ Solution 1.5L 1-9-134076-00
Manufacturer/EEC importer: Hoover, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the
HW90-RU-ZA Hoover is manufactured in compliance with the following CE Directives:
Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
EEC Statement of Compliance

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