User manual HOOVER F 5212

[. . . ] Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally-friendly means. Your retailer or local council will be able to give you details of current means of disposal. Appliances that have reached the end of their useful life are not worthless rubbish!Valuable materials can be salvaged from an old appliance via scrap reprocessing. Note: to ensure safety when disposing of an old washing machine disconnect the mains plug from the socket, cut the mains power cable and destroy this together with the plug. To prevent children shutting themselves in the machine break the door hinges or the door lock. 3 40000518. qxd 07/11/2003 12:13 Page 4 General delivery notes Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance: ­ Instruction manual ­ Guarantee card ­ Blanking plug ­ Inlet hoses & bracket ­ Base panel ­ x2 push clips ­ x2 adhesive clips Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. If it has, call the manufactures service by GIAS (tel: 08705 400 600). [. . . ] ­ the third, labelled " " is for special additives, fabric softeners, fragrances, starch, brighteners etc. The machine is programmed to automatically take up additives during the final rinse stage for all wash cycles. Note: only put special additives, fabric softeners, fragrances, starch, brighteners, etc, in the third compartment. Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use Choice of detergent General purpose detergents ­ Powder detergents, for a thorough wash, with bleaching agents, are particularly suitable for use in hot wash programmes (60°C and over), for heavily soiled and stained laundry. ­ Liquid detergents, are particularly suitable for grease stains, such as greasy skin marks, cosmetics and oil. These detergents are not suitable for washing stained laundry, as they do not contain bleach. ­ Biological detergents, not all the products available give a really thorough wash. Additional laundry aids ­ Water softener, means less detergent can be used where water hardness is classed as hard to very hard. ­ Prewash substances, for the programmed treatment of stains prior to the main wash. Using them means the subsequent wash can be at a low temperature or with bleach-free detergents. ­ Fabric softener, prevents static build-up in synthetic fabrics and softens fabrics. 15 40000518. qxd 07/11/2003 12:13 Page 16 Do not put solvents in the washing machine!Keep detergents and other laundry products out of children's reach. Before pouring in the detergent check that there are no foreign bodies in the detergent drawer. Follow those instructions! Dosages Only use detergents which are suitable for use in a washing machine. In fact, the amount of water and electricity used will always be appropriate for the clothes load. The washing machine automatically ensures excellent washing results at minimum cost whilst respecting the environment. Sorting the laundry ­ ­ ­ It is recommended you wash only items which are washable with water and detergent and not dry-clean items. If you need to wash rugs, bedspreads or other heavy items, it is best not to spin them. Sort the laundry according to fabric type, degree of soiling and wash temperature: follow the labelling on the garments. Examples: Laundry for hot wash Coloured, easy-care materials Delicates and wool Items labelled with the following symbols are not suitable for machine washing: Wash by hand Dry clean For very delicate items, such as net curtains, underwear, tights etc. , you are advised to use a laundry net or wash bag. Woollen items must be labelled with the "Pure New Wool" symbol if they are to be washed in the machine, and must also be labelled "non-matting" or "machine washable". We therefore recommend that coloured items should be washed for the first time separately. For future washes, non colourfast items can only be washed with white laundry up to 40°C. Do not wash 18 ­ ­ ­ 40000518. qxd 07/11/2003 12:13 Page 19 Note: when sorting laundry ­ check there are no metal objects in the laundry (such as paper clips, safety pins, pins, coins etc. . . ); In the event of a machine failure during the warranty period and foreign objects are found to be the cause of the failure a labour charge may be made for the call out of an engineer. ­ button up pillowcases, fasten zips, hook & eye fasteners, belts and long dressing gown cords; ­ remove curtain hooks; ­ pay close attention to the labels on items ­ if you notice stubborn stains whilst sorting the laundry, remove them using a special detergent or a special stain remover. ­ We do not recommend washing a full load of just towelling items as they absorb a lot of water and may become too heavy for the drum. The correct way to wash Preparing the laundry A) Select and sort the laundry according to the wash care labels found on each garment. Close the door again, ensuring that no items of laundry are obstructing the lock or door seal. 19 40000518. qxd 07/11/2003 12:13 Page 20 Putting detergent in machine D) Open the drawer, choose the detergent and put in the correct amount, according to the manufacturer's instructions and the detergent advice on page 15. [. . . ] When the power is restored, the wash programme and functions will re-start from the same point and complete the programme. The load can be removed from the machine during a power failure as follows: The water can be drained from the machine by: 1. Switch off the machine both via the on/off button and on the mains power supply. Please follow the safety precautions which we recommend under the `safety notes' section of this manual. [. . . ]