Russell Hobbs 18377 User manual

instructions, troubleshooting guide, and guarantee
Problems?
Don’t take it back to the shop,
they won’t be able to fix it.
Ring the helpline
0845 658 9700
it’s a local rate number

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Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the
appliance on. Remove all packaging before use.
AIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 The cleaner should only be used by or under the supervision of a
responsible adult. It’s not a toy – don’t let children play with it.
2 Don’t put the cleaner in liquid; don’t use it anywhere
damp or wet.
3 Don’t use the cleaner near a gas, oil, or open fire. The
flame may be sucked towards the cleaner, causing a fire hazard.
4 Keep hair, clothing, fingers, toes, and pets away from the end
doing the sucking, and from the brush.
5 Stuff you mustn’t pick up:
a) liquids – you’ll short the motor
b)stuff that may ignite, like matches, bits of fire-lighter
c) anything burning or smouldering (cigarette ends, ashes,
embers) – wait till they’re extinguished and cold
d)spillage from toner cartridges – the fine particles may pass
through the filter, and short circuit the motor
e) cement or plaster dust – they’ll combine with moisture in the
air, clog the filter, scour the bin, and may burn out the motor
f) anything sharp – you may puncture the filter
g)anything biological – you’ll eventually have to clean it off the
filter, and viral particles may pass through the filter, reach the
air outlet, and enter your air supply
6 If you use the cleaner outdoors (e.g. cleaning the car), connect it
to the electricity supply via a residual current device (RCD), with a
rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.
7 Don’t leave the cleaner unattended when plugged in.
8 Unplug the cleaner and rewind the cable when not in use.
9 Keep an eye on the cable, so it doesn’t catch on anything, or trip
anyone up. Don’t run the cleaner over the cable, you’ll damage it.
10 If you’re using the cleaner on stairs, sit it where it can’t topple,
and keep it below you, so if it does topple, it won’t land on you.
11 Don’t use accessories or attachments unless we provide them.

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12 Don’t use the cleaner for any purpose other than those described
in these instructions.
13 Don’t leave the cleaner in sunlight, UV can damage plastics.
14 Don’t use the cleaner if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
15 If the cable or plug is damaged, return the cleaner to avoid hazard.
household use only
UCOUNT THE BITS
You should have two tubes, a turbo brush, a big brush, a sofa brush,
a small brush, a crevice tool, and a hose – check all the packaging
before you dispose of it.
CFITTING THE HOSE
1 Turn the hose end, to align the lock with the inlet in the cleaner.
2 Push the hose end into the inlet. It’ll click as it locks into position.
CCABLE
3 Pull as much cable as you need from the back of the cleaner.
4 The yellow band round the cable tells you there’s a metre left.
5 The red band tells you “Stop pulling, you’ve run out of cable!”.
6 Watch the cable so it doesn’t catch on anything, or trip anyone.
CCARRYING AND MOVING THE CLEANER
7 Lift the cleaner only by the carrying handle.
8 When the cleaner is sitting on its wheels (normal
position), you can move it by pulling gently on the hose.
9 For stationary jobs like curtains, you may sit the cleaner
up, with the hose at the top, but don’t move it, it’ll topple.
CCHOOSE THE TOOL FOR THE JOB
10 The tools will fit on the nozzle, or the narrow end of either tube.
big brush used with the tubes, for floors and carpets:
Press the rear of the pedal to extend the bristles for
floors with little or no pile. Press the front to retract
the bristles for rugs, carpets, and anything with pile.
turbo brush used with the tubes, for floors and carpets, it has a
rotating, suction powered brush, for deep cleaning.

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crevice tool for narrow spaces like the sides of upholstery.
small brush to remove dust from blinds and curtains, and to
brush/clean awkward corners.
sofa brush to remove pet hair, lint, and dust from upholstery,
and small, flat areas – don’t use it on curtains.
CTUBES
11 The narrow end of one fits the wide end of the other, or any of
the tools, for floors, carpets, or hard to reach places.
12 Push the wide end of the tube on to the nozzle.
CSUCTION CONTROL
13 Move the suction control towards the nozzle to increase suction,
away from the nozzle, to reduce suction.
CPOWER UP
caution If you’ve accidentally pressed the on/off switch 3, the
cleaner may start up when you plug it in.
14 Plug the cable into a power socket (switch the socket on).
15 Press and release the on/off switch 3, to turn the cleaner on.
CCLEANING
16 Move the tool over the surface, cleaning a small area at a time.
17 When you move to a new area, overlap the previous area.
CFINISHED?
18 Press and release the on/off switch 3, to turn the cleaner off.
19 Unplug the cleaner (switch the socket off first).
20 Press the carrying handle down ( C) – the cable will rewind.
21 Keep clear of the cable as it rewinds. If it catches on anything,
stop pressing, and it’ll stop rewinding.
22 We’ve tried not to make it too powerful, to avoid wrecking your
home, so you may need to push the plug end in manually.
CREMOVING AND EMPTYING THE BIN
23 It’s best to empty the bin after each use.
24 If the “bin full indicator”, on top of the cleaner, shows red when
the nozzle is off the floor, empty the bin right away.

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25 Switch off, unplug, and leave it for a minute, to let the dust settle.
26 Press in the lock on the hose end, and remove the hose.
27 Grip the bin handle, press the bin release buttons, and lift the bin.
28 Keep the bottom of the bin below the dustbin rim.
29 Press the latch on the front of the bin, to open the bottom.
CCHECK THE FILTERS
30 Spread out some newspaper, and wear rubber gloves.
,Filters must be completely dry before replacing in the cleaner.
CPLASTIC FILTER (this is the one most likely to block)
31 While the bin is open, turn it upside down.
32 Turn the plastic filter 8mm clockwise, then lift it out.
33 Wash it in warm soapy water, rinse, then air dry.
34 Drop it into the bin, and turn it anti-clockwise to lock it in place.
35 Close the bin, and turn it right way up.
CFOAM FILTER
36 Pull the catch, to open the cover, and pull out the foam filter.
37 Wash it in warm soapy water, rinse, squeeze it out, then air dry.
38 Replace the foam filter inside the cover, then close the cover.
CHEPA FILTER
39 Grip it by the left tab, pull forward, then lift it out of the cleaner.
40 Soak in warm soapy water for a few minutes, rinse, then air dry.
41 Lower it into its space in the cleaner.
42 Push both tabs on top of the HEPA filter towards the cleaner.
43 The right tab will push against the end of the HEPA filter lock.
44 Stop pushing when the HEPA filter clicks into place.
45 This prevents the cleaner operating without the filter.
46 Lower the bin into the cleaner.
COUTLET FILTER
47 Squeeze in the tab on the cover, and pull the cover off the cleaner.
48 Lift out the outlet filter.
49 Wash in warm soapy water, rinse, then air dry.
50 Fit the lugs on the cover into the slots in the rear of the cleaner.
51 Close the cover, and press the tab till it clicks into place.

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CCLEANING THE CLEANER
52 Switch the cleaner off and unplug it.
53 Wipe external surfaces of the cleaner with a damp cloth.
54 Wipe the tools and tubes with a damp cloth.
55 Don’t put any part of the cleaner in a dishwasher.
CTIMING
56 Clean the cleaner frequently. The better you look after it, the
longer it’ll last. Keep an eye on it as you use it, and examine the
filters when you empty the bin. If anything needs cleaning, do it
there and then. Don’t put it off, in case you forget.
CBLOCKAGES
57 No matter how careful you are, sooner or later you’ll block the
cleaner.
CDON’T PANIC!
If the cleaner starts to get noisy and you start to lose suction, don’t
worry, it’s not the end of the world, you’ve probably just blocked it.
1 Switch the cleaner off and unplug it.
2 Spread a newspaper on the floor, you’re going to make a mess.
3 If you’re using one of the tools, remove and check it first.
4 Pull the hose out and check it.
5 Use something blunt, like the blunt end of a ball-point pen, to
dislodge any blockage.
6 Remove the bin, and check the filters.
7 If you haven’t cleared the blockage by now, try again.
8 Still not clear? – Ring the helpline.
DWIRING INSTRUCTIONS UK plugs only
The cleaner doesn’t need an earth. It has a 13A BS1362
fuse in a 13A BS1363 plug. To replace the plug, fit the
blue wire to N, and the brown wire to L. Fit the cord
grip. If in doubt, call an electrician. Don’t use a non-
rewireable/moulded plug unless the fuse cover is in
place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it.

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HENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic goods, appliances
marked with this symbol mustn’t be disposed of with
unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled.
SSERVICE
helpline – 0845 658 9700
If you need help, ring the helpline (it’s a local rate number).
Please have the Model No. to hand, as we won’t be able to help you
without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the
instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it’s
still not working, consult your retailer.
If that doesn’t solve the problem – ring Customer Service – they may
be able to offer technical advice.
If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully,
include a note with your name, address, day phone number, and
what’s wrong. If under guarantee, say where and when purchased,
and include proof of purchase (till receipt). Send it to:
Customer Service, Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited, Fir Street,
Failsworth, Manchester M35 0HS
email: [e-mail]
telephone: [phone] (local rate number)
EGUARANTEE
Defects affecting product functionality appearing within two years
of first retail purchase will be corrected by replacement or repair
provided the product is used and maintained in accordance with the
instructions. Your statutory rights are not affected. Documentation,
packaging, and product specifications may change without notice.
IONLINE
www.russellhobbs.co.uk for more products
551-236 18377