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Hoover Freedom Cordless Vacuum Cleaner FD22G

Product details

  • Brand: Hoover
  • Catalogue number: 553/1873
  • Manufacturer's number: FD216G001

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FAQs

  1. Press the accessory release button and remove the tube. 
  2. Push down the dust cup empty button to release the bin flap and empty the contains. 
  3. Close the dust cup flap up, you will hear a click when fully locked.

NOTE: It is recommended to empty the dust cup after each use or when dust is up to the max fill line.

  1. Press the accessory release button and remove the tube. 
  2. Press the dust cup empty button to open the bin flap and empty it. 
  3. Press the dust cup release button and also pulling the dust cup away in an downwards and outward direction. 
  4. Turn the mesh filter to the anticlockwise direction to align the arrow mark and then it can be pulled out from the cleaner. 
  5. Turn the cyclone separator to the anticlockwise direction, align the arrow mark and then it can be pulled out from the cleaner. 
  6. Press the two exhaust filter release buttons simultaneously and then remove the exhaust filter. 
  7. Wash the exhaust filter in lukewarm water and leave to dry for 24 hours. Reassemble once completely dry and refit to the product. 
  8. Wash the dust cup/mesh filter/cyclone separator in lukewarm water. Ensure it is fully dry before returning to the main body. 
  9. Reassemble the handheld unit and then attach it to the docking station.

NOTE: Do not use hot water or detergents when cleaning the exhaust filters. In the unlikely event of the exhaust filters becoming damaged, fit a genuine Hoover replacement. Do not try use the product without a filter fitted.

IMPORTANT: For optimum performance, always keep your mesh filter clean. We recommend that the filter should be washed at least once a month.

IMPORTANT: Always switch off the cleaner before changing and cleaning the agitator. 

1. Remove the power nozzle from the tube and slide the agitator release button outward to remove the agitator. 


2. Now lift the brush roll out and clean away any debris tangled around it of blocking the floor head.


3. When you are refitting the agitator please note it can only be fitted in the one direction. To refit slide the agitator release button outwards and locate agitator in correct position then release button, it will lock automatically.

This cleaner is fitted with a rechargeable Lithium ion battery pack which is replaceable. 

WARNING: Only use approved replacement parts for your cleaner. Using parts not validated by Hoover are dangerous and will invalidate your guarantee. 

WARNING: Do not try to open the battery pack and repair it by yourself. 

  1. Pull back the battery pack release button and the battery pack will be pushed out short distance automatically. 
  2. Pull the battery pack slowly from the slot. 
  3. Remove the old battery pack and replace with the new battery pack. 
  4. Dispose of the batteries safely. Used batteries should be taken to a recycling station and not disposed off with household waste.
Check if the cleaner is charged.
Empty the dust cup and wash the mesh filter and cyclone separator. Remove nozzle and check for any blockages in the duct.
This may be a result of very long storage periods (over half year). Contact Hoover customer service to arrange battery replacement. If the problem persists contact the Hoover customer service centre.

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