User manual HOOVER HNL9146Z

[. . . ] 40002802. qxd 22/03/2005 09:26 Page 1 Instruction Book Washing Machine ® 40002802. qxd 21/03/2005 19:47 Page 2 Contents Introduction. 34 2 40002802. qxd 21/03/2005 19:47 Page 3 Introduction Please read and follow these instructions carefully and operate the machine accordingly. This booklet provides important guidelines for safe use, installation, maintenance and some useful advice for best results when using your machine. Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners. Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. [. . . ] This can help prevent skin irritation from detergent residue, which can affect people with particularly sensitive skin. Selecting the Sensitive Care 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. Temperature Selection (Wash Temp) This washing machine is equipped with a variable temperature function. Each press of the Wash Temp button reduces the temperature of the wash. Greater energy savings can be achieved by setting the temperature between 15°C and 40°C. By setting the temperature to 15°C the wash temperature is equivalent to the water inlet temperature, thus reducing energy consumption further. 19 40002802. qxd 21/03/2005 19:49 Page 20 We recommend that the temperature shown on wash care garments should never be exceeded. The machine will not accept a temperature input that is higher than that stated in the programme guide. 11 Fast Iron Programme Synthetics Fast Iron Function COTTON WHITE HEAVY SOIL 90 Temperature (°C) The light on the option button will come on if a temperature lower than that stated in the programme guide has been selected. This option is only available on the Synthetics, Acrylics, Woolmark and Silk programmes. Action required to complete the cycle To select a full spin cycle please turn the dial to the required spin programme (see Programme Guide). The machine will then pump out the water and the programme will conclude with a short spin. Finally, the programme carries out a brief tumbling action to loosen the items in the load. Press the Fast Iron button and the machine will pump out the water and complete the cycle with a short spin. The programme is completed by a short spin, of very low speed. The machine stops in the final rinse stage and the option indicators blink. The load is held in the water in the drum, thus reducing creasing and enabling easier ironing. The machine stops in the final rinse stage and the option indicators blink. The load is held in the water in the drum, thus reducing creasing and enabling easier ironing. The machine stops in the final rinse stage and the option indicators blink. The load is held in the water in the drum, thus reducing creasing and enabling easier ironing. Acrylics Woollens Silk Press the Fast Iron button and the machine will pump out the water to complete the cycle. The load will not be spun and will therefore be very wet. Delay Start The Programme Set End Time/Delay Start options can be used if you want the washing to be ready at a later time (but within 24 hours). The way these buttons function will depend on which Time Mode you have selected in the Inter@ct menu. Set Delay Start Press the Delay Start button once and press the hours and minutes buttons (Fast Iron and Child Lock) until the required time is set. The display returns to the programme option if you do not start to set the time within 5 seconds. Once you have set the required Delay Start, press the Start Pause button. 20 40002802. qxd 21/03/2005 19:49 Page 21 If the Absolute Time Mode has been selected at the menu set-up stage and you wish to delay the start of the programme until 08. 00, the display will appear as follows: PROGRAM START AT 08:00 If the Relative Time Mode has been selected at the menu set-up stage and you wish to delay the start of the programme by 4 hours 30 minutes, the display will appear as follows: DELAY START BY 4H 30M 2. [. . . ] Carrying out more rinse cycles does not serve any purpose in such cases. 31 40002802. qxd 21/03/2005 19:50 Page 32 Power Failure If there is a power failure the wash cycle will be interrupted, and the wash programme and functions will be suspended. When the power is restored, the wash programme and functions will re-start from the same point and complete the programme. During a power failure the water can be drained and the load can be removed from the machine as follows: 1. Switch off the machine both via the programme knob and the mains power supply. [. . . ]