Russell Hobbs RHF208 User manual

Model RHF208
Instructions & Warranty
BAGLESS VACUUM CLEANER
RHF208_IB_120710

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Important Safeguards
Read the instructions before use and keep them safe.
Pass them on if you pass the cleaner on.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. The cleaner must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible
adult. Use and store it out of reach of children.
2. This appliance is NOT a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they
do not play with this appliance.
3. This appliance is not intended for use 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 concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
4. Do not immerse the cleaner in any liquid and don’t use it anywhere damp
or wet.
5. Don’tusethecleanernearagas,oil(includingparafn)oropenre.
Theamemaybedrawntowardsthecleanercausingarehazard.
6. Toavoidpersonalinjury,keephair,clothing,ngers,face,etc.awayfrom
the brush/suction inlet of the cleaner.
7. Do not use the cleaner to pickup any of the following:
– do not attempt to pick up liquid – this cleaner is designed for dry
substances only.
– do not pick up items that may ignite spontaneously – e.g. matches, pieces
ofrelighter.
– do not pick up anything burning or smouldering – e.g. cigarette ends, ashes
or embers.
– do not pick up spillage from toner cartridges – thenecarbonparticles
maypassthroughthelter,shortcircuitthemotorandburnitout.
– do not pick up cement or plaster dust – these can combine with moisture
intheair,clogthelter,scourthebinandpossiblycausethemotorto
overheat and burn out.
– do not pick up sharp objects –theymaypiercethelteranddamage
the motor.
– do not pick up biological waste – you will eventually have to clean it off the
lterandthereisapossibilityofviralparticlespassingthroughthelter
and entering your air supply.

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8. If using the cleaner outdoors (e.g. cleaning the car), connect it to the electricity
supply through a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA.
9. Do not leave the cleaner unattended when plugged in.
10. To prevent damage to the power cable, avoid catching, stressing or running
over the cable while vacuuming.
11. Besurethepowercabledoesnotbecomeatrippinghazardtoyourselfor
others while vacuuming.
12. If using the cleaner to vacuum stairs, place the cleaner to avoid toppling
and be sure to work above the cleaner to avoid injury should the unit topple.
13. Do not use the cleaner to vacuum people, pets or animals of any sort.
14. Unplug the cleaner and retract the cord when not in use.
15. Do not use the cleaner for any purpose other than those described
in these instructions.
16. Use only the accessories supplied with the unit.
17. Do not leave the cleaner sitting in sunlight; prolonged exposure to UV rays
may damage the plastic.
18. Do not use the cleaner if it is damaged or has malfunctioned in any way.
Contact the customer service department.
19. Therearenouserserviceablepartsotherthantheltersandexternal
attachments/accessories. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
bythemanufacturerorsimilarlyqualiedpersoninordertoavoidhazard.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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Before using for the rst time
Carefully remove all contents from the box. As some parts may be packed
separately, check all of the packing before disposal.
suction
control
flexible
hose
locks
hose end
nozzle
extendable
tube
tube
release
inner tube
attach tools
here
button
button
carrying
handle
small
brush crevice
tool
agitator
latch
brush pedal
combination floor tool
turbo floor tool
extend
retract
min
max
hose inlet
inlet duct
mark
hose end
bin
ring
mesh
filter

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Fitting the hose
1. Push the hose end into the inlet. You’ll hear a click as it locks into position.
2. Giveitagentletugtocheckit’sttedproperly.
Power Cord
3. Pull as much cable as you need from the back of the cleaner.
4. A yellow band around the cable will appear when there is approximately
one metre of cable left.
5. Stop pulling when the red band around the cable appears, this indicates there
is only half a metre left.
6. When vacuuming larger spaces and multiple rooms you may need to turn the
vacuum off and select another power outlet. Never try to extend the power
cord passed the red band around the power cord.
7. Avoid tangling the power cord around furniture and other obstacles as it may
becomeatrippinghazardtoyouandotherpeople.
Carrying and moving the cleaner
8. Lift the cleaner only by the carrying handle.
9. Don’t sit it upright, it will fall over.
10. The vacuum cleaner should follow you as you vacuum. If you feel resistance
check the wheels are moving and the vacuum isn’t tangled or caught.
Pulling the vacuum under stress by the hose will cause the hose to stretch
and can damage the connection.
Choose the tool for the job
11. Thecombinationoortool,turbooortoolandcrevicetool/smallbrushwill
tonthenozzleorontheendoftheextendabletube.Theextendabletubets
ontheendofthenozzle.
12. The larger brush is a general purpose brush, used with the extendable tube,
foroorsandcarpets.
a. Presstherearofthebrushpedaltoextendthebristlesforhardoor
coverings such as vinyl, tiles and timber.
b. Pressthefrontofthebrushpedaltoretractthebristlesforsoftoor
coverings such rugs and carpets.
13. Theturbobrushisnormallyusedwiththeextendabletubeforoorsand
carpets. Slide the tab on top of the brush to foroorswithoutcarpet,
or carpet with short pile. Slide it to for rugs and long pile carpets.

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14. The crevice tool can be used with or without the extender tube and can
be used on upholstery, in awkward spaces and nooks to remove pet hair,
lint and dust from blinds, curtains and upholstery;
a. The small brush is part of the crevice tool. To store it, turn it back, parallel
to the crevice tool.
Tubes
15. Fittheextendabletubetothenozzleforoors,carpetsorhardtoreachplaces.
a. Push the tube release in the direction of the arrows on the release button
and keep it pressed
b. Pull out as much of the inner tube as you need and then release the button;
it is best to retract the tube for storage.
16. Pushthewideendoftheextendabletubeontothenozzle.
17. Choose a tool and push it onto the narrow end of the tube.
Suction control
18. The main suction control is above the wheels.
19. Move it towards the cable rewind button to increase suction; move it towards
the on/off button to decrease suction.
20. There’salsoasuctioncontrolonthenozzle–moveittowardsthenozzleend
formaximumsuctionormoveitawayfromthenozzleendtoreducesuction.
Plug in
Caution: If you’ve accidentally pressed the power on/off button, the vacuum
cleaner will come on when you plug it in.
21. Plug the cable into a power socket near the area to be cleaned (switch the
power socket on, if it’s switchable).
Switching on
22. Press and release the power on/off button to turn the cleaner on.
Cleaning
23. Move the tool over the surface cleaning a small area at a time.
24. When you move to a new area, overlap the previous area to make sure none
of the surface is missed.
Switching off
25. Ifyouwanttochangetoolsorifyou’venishedvacuuming,pressandrelease
the power on/off button to turn the cleaner off.

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Finished cleaning?
26. Press and release the power on/off button to turn the cleaner off.
27. Turn of the power socket (if it’s switchable) and unplug the cleaner.
28. Stand clear of the cable, press and hold the cable rewind button.
29. Keepclearofthecable,itrewindsquitequicklyandcanickuporcatch
on corners and furniture. If it catches on anything, stop pressing and it’ll
stop rewinding.
30. If the power cord does not retract fully into the unit you may need to pull
it out a little then press and hold the cord retract button again. You may need
to push the plug end into the storage area manually.
Removing and emptying the bin
31. You don’t have to empty the bin after each use but it’s a very good idea.
Thecleanerwillworkuntilthebinisfullbutyoumayndalossof
performance as the bin nears capacity.
32. Switch off, unplug and leave it for a minute to let the dust settle.
33. Lift the bin handle and pull the bin up and out of the cleaner.
34. Lower the vacuum cleaner bin into your rubbish bin so the bottom of the bin
is below the rim – this prevents dust dispersing into the air.
35. Press the latch to open the bottom of the bin and dump the contents into the
rubbish bin.
36. Don’t bump the open vacuum bin on the sides of your rubbish bin as this could
result in damage to the vacuum bin.
37. Turn the agitator on top of the bin twice clockwise, then twice anti clockwise.
ThisagitatestheinsideoftheHEPAlter,releasinganydustthatmightbeheld
in its folds.
38. Lift the bottom of the bin up to close it.
Check the lters
39. Whileemptyingthebin,checkthelters–blockedltersquicklyreducesuction.
40. Youcanseethemeshlterthroughthesideofthebin.Youshouldbeable
toseetheHEPAlterthroughthemeshlter.
41. Ifeitherlterlookscloggedordirtyorifyoucan’tseetheHEPAlterclearly,
it’stimetocleanbothlters.
42. If they don’t need cleaning, replace the bin in the cleaner – put the bottom
inrst,thenpushthetop.You’llhearthelocksclickintoplace.
43. Check that it’s secure.

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Cleaning the vacuum cleaner
44. Switch the cleaner off and unplug it before cleaning.
45. Don’t put any part of the cleaner in a dishwasher.
46. Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
47. Wipe external surfaces with a damp cloth. A dab of washing-up liquid will
remove stubborn stains.
48. Wipe the tools with a damp cloth or hand wash in warm soapy water.
Rinse to remove any trace of soap and air dry before using.
49. Wipe the extendable tube and hose with a damp cloth. Check they’re dry
beforeretting.Don’tputtheminwater,you’lldamagethem.
50. Wash the bin in warm soapy water with a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse to remove
all traces of soap and air dry. Don’t replace until fully dry.
Cleaning the lters
51. Make sure the space you are using is protected with an old towel or some
newspaper as this process can be messy.
52. Grip the bin lid with one hand, grip the bin with the other, and turn the lid of
the bin to move the | mark on the lid from the around to the .
53. Liftthelidandlterassemblyoutofthebinandturnthemupsidedown.
54. Turnthelterassemblyclockwisetounlockitandliftitofftoexposethe
HEPAlter.
55. LifttheHEPAlterupandoutofthelid.
HEPA
filter
filter
assembly
mark
mesh filter
The mesh lter
56. Washthelterassembly(containsmeshlter)inwarmsoapywater.
57. Leave it to air dry – do NOTretituntilit’scompletely dry.
The HEPA lter
58. Thislterisresponsibleforcleaningthereturnairandrequires
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59. Ifthelteriscoveredindust,tapitgently over some newspaper or on the rim
of a rubbish bin to dislodge the dust.
60. If it’s very dirty, soak it in warm soapy water for a few minutes, rinse under
a running tap, remove all traces of soap, then let it air dry – do NOTretuntil
it’s completely dry.
Reassembly
61. Wait until everything is completely dry before reassembly.
62. LowertheHEPAlterintothelid,locatingthespindleintothebottomofthe
agitator. Make sure it is fully seated in the lid – it may be necessary to turn
it a bit to clear the lugs inside the lid.
63. LowerthelterassemblyovertheHEPAlter,thenturnitanti-clockwise
tolockitintothelid(it’sabayonet-typetting).
64. Turnthecombinedlidandlterassemblyupsidedown.
65. Align the mark on the lid with the marked on the bin.
66. Lowerthelidandlterassemblyintothebin.
67. Grip the bin lid with one hand, grip the bin with the other, and turn the lid of
the bin to move the
| mark on the lid from the on the bin round to the .
68. Replacethebininthecleaner–putthebottominrst,thenpushthetop
home. You’ll hear the locks click into place.
69. Check that it’s secure.
lugs
HEPA
filter
spindle
filter
assembly
mark
Check the outlet lter
70. Theoutletlterislocatedonthebackofthecleaner.
71. Press the lock down, pull the top of the cover away from the cleaner and lift
the cover up and off the cleaner.
72. Easetheoutletlteroutofthecleaner.
73. Ifthelterlooksdirty,tapitoversomenewspaperorgentlyontherimofa
rubbish bin to dislodge the dust.

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74. If it’s very dirty, soak it in warm soapy water for a few minutes, rinse under
a running tap, remove all traces of soap, then let it air dry – do NOTret
until it’s completely dry.
75. When it’s dry, replace it in the rear of the cleaner.
76. Thesoftfoamsideoftheltershouldbetowardsthecleanerandtherm
whitesideoftheltershouldbetowardsthecover.
77. Fit the lugs on the bottom of the cover into the slots in the cleaner and push
the top of the cover into the cleaner until it clicks into place.
carrying
handle
outlet
filter
cover
lock slots
cable
cable rewind
main suction control
(min max)
lugs
on/off switch
Blockages
If the cleaner starts to get noisy and you start to lose suction there is probably
a blockage.
78. Switch the cleaner off and unplug it.
79. Spreadsomenewspaperoranoldtowelontheoortoavoidmakingamess.
80. Ifyou’reusingoneofthetools,removeandcheckitrst.
81. Pull the hose out and check it – leave it out until you have completed the
next steps.
82. Remove the bin and check both ends of the inlet.
83. If there is a blockage, try and remove it with
your hands. Don’t use anything sharp.
84. Checkallthelters.
85. Then reassemble.
86. If you haven’t cleared the blockage,
following these steps, ring customer service.
hose inlet
other end
of inlet passage