User manual HOOVER HNWL 6136

[. . . ] 40002476. qxd 22/02/2005 12:35 Page 1 Instruction Book ® 40002476. qxd 21/02/2005 13:17 Page 2 Contents Introduction. 32 2 40002476. qxd 21/02/2005 13:17 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 function has been specifically designed for people with delicate and sensitive skin, for whom even a very small amount of detergent can cause irritation or allergy. You are advised to also use this function for children's clothing and for delicate fabrics in general, or when washing garments made of towelling, where the fibres tend to absorb a greater quantity of detergent. To ensure the best performance for your wash, this function is always activated on the Delicates and Woollens programs. Temperature Selector The washing machine is equipped with a Temperature Selector knob to set the temperature you require. Greater energy savings can be achieved by setting the temperature between and 40°C. By selecting the position, the wash temperature is equivalent to the water inlet temperature, thus reducing energy consumption further. We recommend that the temperature shown on wash care garments should never be exceeded. In the case where the temperature has been accidentally set higher than that of the chosen programme, (see Programme Guide table), the machine will lower the temperature automatically to protect the fabrics. 18 40002476. qxd 21/02/2005 13:19 Page 19 Drying Selector The Hoover Sensor Washer Dryer gives many options for drying the laundry to suit all circumstances. The table below lists the programmes and the function of each programme. For tumble drying select the appropriate drying programme via the Programme Selector. For drying cotton fabrics select the High Dry option and for synthetic fabrics select the Low Dry option. Turn the drying time selector until the indicator aligns with the drying programme or desired time. Note: If the drying time is selected before the wash cycle is completed the machine will automatically commence the drying programme. Refer to the Programme Guide to identify which drying programme will be automatically selected after the wash programme. To protect your laundry certain programmes (eg Silk) cannot be followed automatically by a drying programme. The drying time can be reduced at any time during the cycle but cannot be increased. Programme Sensor Drying Programmes Extra Dry Store Dry Iron Dry Timed Drying programmes 120' 60' 30' Airing Description Select the degree of dryness that you require. This ranges from Extra Dry for bath towels and bathrobes, throughCupboard Dry for items that will be put away without ironing, to iron dry that leaves the laundry suitable for ironing. 120 minutes of drying 60 minutes of drying 30 minutes of drying Tumbling of the laundry in cool air No drying programme selected Only a maximum of 4kg of dry laundry can be loaded. Drying Time Guide The times given below are indicative and will vary with the exact level of dryness required (eg for ironing or ready to hang) and the size and composition of the load. Spin Speed Type of fabric Cottons, linen Load Size 4kg 2kg Synthetics and mixed fabrics 2kg 1kg 1200/1300 rpm 190 minutes 80 minutes 70 minutes 50 minutes 1500/1600 rpm 170 minutes 70 minutes 60 minutes 40 minutes 19 40002476. qxd 21/02/2005 13:19 Page 20 Automatic Features Automatic Variable Capacity (Half Load) The washing machine is fitted with a self adjusting water level system. 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. [. . . ] Carrying out more rinse cycles does not serve any purpose in such cases. 29 40002476. qxd 21/02/2005 13:21 Page 30 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. [. . . ]