Russell Hobbs 18379 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 fall, and
keep it below you, so if it does fall, it won’t land on you.
11 Don’t use the cleaner if the bin is full – switch off, unplug, empty.

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12 Don’t use the cleaner for any purpose other than those described
in these instructions.
13 Don’t use accessories or attachments unless we provide them.
14 Don’t leave the cleaner in sunlight, UV can damage plastics.
15 Don’t use the cleaner if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
16 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 crevice tool,
a small brush, a sofa brush, 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 handle.
8 Don’t sit it upright – it’ll fall over.
9 You may move the cleaner around by pulling gently
(that’s gently), on the hose.
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 as the name implies, down the sides of upholstery,
in awkward spaces nothing else can reach.
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 other small, flat areas – don’t use it on hanging
curtains, as it doesn’t have the bristles necessary to
let air flow freely, use the small brush instead.
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 There are two ways to control the suction:
a) The suction control on the top of the cleaner – move it towards
the bin to increase suction, away from the bin to reduce suction.
b)The suction control on the nozzle – move it towards the nozzle
for maximum 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 Cbutton, and hold it in – the cable will rewind.
21 Keep clear of the cable. If it catches on anything, stop pressing,
and it’ll stop rewinding.

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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.
CSUCTION LIGHT
23 The suction light, on top of the cleaner, glows if the cleaner is
stressed, then goes out as the stress is removed.
a) unless it glows steadily, you needn’t worry about it
b) it may flicker while you’re cleaning, as the load changes
c) it may pulse with the turbo brush, as the load varies more
d) it’ll glow steadily if you block the hose – move the hose
e) it’ll glow steadily if you let the bin get full – stop and empty it
f) it’ll glow steadily if there’s a blockage – stop and clear it
CREMOVING AND EMPTYING THE BIN
24 It’s best to empty the bin after each use.
25 Switch off, unplug, and leave it for a minute, to let the dust settle.
26 Press the lock on the hose end, and pull the hose from the inlet.
27 Hold the bin handle, press the bin release button (on top of the
bin handle), then lift the bin up and out of the cleaner.
28 Lower the bin into your dustbin so the bottom of the bin is below
the rim, to prevent the dust dispersing into your environment.
29 Press the latch on the front of the bin, to open the bottom.
30 Give the bin a couple of taps, to shake all the dirt loose.
CCHECK THE FILTERS
31 Spread out some newspaper, and wear rubber gloves.
,Filters must be completely dry before replacing in the cleaner.
32 Turn the bin round – the filters are at the back.
33 Pull the main filter out of the rear of the bin.
34 Turn the main filter round, and pull the foam filter out of its rear.
35 Wash the foam filter in warm soapy water, rinse, and air dry.
36 Tap the main filter gently over the newspaper, to dislodge dirt.
37 If it’s really dirty, soak it in warm soapy water for a few minutes,
rinse under a running tap, then let it air dry.
38 Turn the bin upside down, use the grips to turn the plastic filter
about 8mm anti-clockwise, and lift it out of the bin.

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39 Tap it over the newspaper, to dislodge any dirt – anything
stubborn can be brushed off (an old toothbrush is ideal for this).
40 Wash in warm soapy water, rinse under a running tap, and air dry.
CREPLACE THE FILTERS
41 Fit the plastic filter into the bin, and turn it clockwise.
42 Close the bottom of the bin.
43 Turn the bin right way up.
44 Put the foam filter into the rear of the main filter.
45 Put the main filter into the rear of the bin.
46 Lower the bin into the cleaner, and push it down, to lock it.
COUTLET FILTER
47 This is unlikely to get dirty, but check it every month or so.
48 Put a finger under the latch, prise the cover up, and lift it off.
49 This will expose the outlet filter – it’s felt, so be gentle with it.
50 Tap the filter gently over the newspaper, to dislodge any dirt.
51 If it’s really dirty, soak it in warm soapy water for a few minutes,
rinse under a running tap, and air dry.
52 Fit the outlet filter inside the cover.
53 Locate the tabs on the front of the cover in the slots in the rear of
the cleaner, then push the back of the cover down, to lock it in
place.
CCLEANING THE CLEANER
54 Switch the cleaner off and unplug it.
55 Wipe external surfaces of the cleaner with a damp cloth.
56 Wipe the tools and tubes with a damp cloth.
57 Don’t put any part of the cleaner in a dishwasher.
CTIMING
58 Clean the cleaner frequently. Basically, 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.

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CBLOCKAGES
59 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.

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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
551-232 18379