User manual HOOVER H3161

[. . . ] If it has, call for service by GIAS. Call 08705 400 600 Delivery information Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance: Instruction manual Guarantee card Blanking plug Inlet hose & hooked end support (see Unpacking and Installation Instructions) Base panel & x2 push clips Energy Label PLEASE NOTE This machine only requires a cold water supply Do's All packaging materials used are environmentally-friendly and recyclable. Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally-friendly means. Your local council will be able to give you details of current means of disposal. 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. [. . . ] If the programme is paused, the door locked indicator will go out after 2 minutes and the door can be opened. Check there is no water evident in the drum before opening the door. TIME TO RUN In order to better manage your time, this washing machine features an indicator light system that keeps you constantly informed on the remaining cycle time. When a drying time is selected the TIME TO RUN display will display the time remaining on the washing programme when the washing is taking place and the time remaining in the drying phase when drying is taking place. Indicator light Start: Remaining time above 60 minutes Indicator light 60: Remaining time less than 60 minutes Indicator light 30: Remaining time less than 30 minutes Indicator light 15: Remaining time less than 15 minutes Indicator light Stop: End of the programme 17 40002329. qxd 29/11/2004 10:57 Page 18 Wash and Dry Options The following options should be selected BEFORE pressing the START button Prewash This option is available on the Cottons and Synthetics programmes. This option is particularly useful for heavily soiled loads and can be used independently of the main wash programme. Detergent for this programme should be added to the first compartment of the soap drawer labelled "I" (please refer to the section of this manual entitled `The Dispenser'). We recommend you use only 20% of quantity used for the main wash programme. Time Saver This option can be utilised on the Cottons and Synthetics programmes. By selecting the Time Saver option, the wash time can be reduced by up to 50 minutes, depending on the selected programme, temperature and load, without affecting the quality of the wash. Extra Rinse This option is available on the Cottons programmes. The option increases the number of rinses to five (including the final conditioned rinse). This can help prevent skin irritation from detergent residue, which can affect people with particularly sensitive skin. Selecting the Extra Rinse button is also recommended when washing heavily soiled fabrics which need a lot of detergent, or when the wash load contains towelling fabrics that have a greater tendency to retain detergent. Fast Iron This option is only available on synthetics, acrylics, woolmark and silk programmes. This system enables the machine to use the optimum amount of water needed to wash and rinse the laundry in relation to the particular load. This results in a reduction of the water and electricity used without in any way compromising the washing and rinsing performance. 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. Out of Balance protection This model is fitted with an electronic sensor device that checks if the load is balanced correctly. If the load is slightly unbalanced the machine will re-balance it automatically to then carry out the normal spin. If, after several attempts, balance is not restored a reduced spin speed will be used. This helps limit vibration, reduce noise and improve the washing machine's reliability and life. 20 40002329. qxd 29/11/2004 10:57 Page 21 Programme Selector For handling the various types of fabric and their level of soiling in your laundry the washing machine has different programme groups according to type of wash, temperature, spin speeds and duration (see Programme Guide). Cottons The Cottons programmes are designed for maximum washing and rinsing. With spin cycles in between, they guarantee the laundry is rinsed perfectly. The final spin cycle ensures laundry is spun dry as much as possible up to the maximum speed. Synthetics and mixed fabrics Washing and rinsing performance is optimised through drum rotation speeds and water levels. The delicate spin action minimises creasing. Acrylics This is a new concept in washing, with a cycle that consists alternate periods of activity and pauses, particularly suitable for washing very delicate fabrics. Washing and rinsing are carried out using a high water level to provide the best results. Rinse, Spin and Drain Individual programmes are available for rinsing, (including the opportunity to add fabric conditioner), spinning, at 800rpm or maximum spin speed, and draining the water from the machine. Special Programmes Drying Note: Dispensers used for concentrated powders and liquid detergents must be removed from the drum before commencing the tumble drying programmes. [. . . ] Refer to the laundry care label for guidance. Remember, you may be charged for the service call if incorrect installation or misuse causes a problem with your machine. Note: The use of environmentally-friendly, phosphate-free detergents (check detergent information on pack) can have the following effects: Waste water from rinsing may be cloudier because of the presence of a white powder (zeolites) held in suspension, without the rinse performance being adversely affected. Presence of white powder on laundry after washing, which is not absorbed by the fabric and does not alter the colour of the fabric. The presence of foam in the final rinsing water is not necessarily an indication of poor rinsing. Carrying out more rinse cycles does not serve any purpose in such cases. [. . . ]