User manual HOOVER NEXTRA 8

[. . . ] 40004724. qxd 26/10/2006 12:11 Page 1 Instruction Book ® 40004724. qxd 26/10/2006 12:11 Page 2 Contents Introduction. 32 2 40004724. qxd 26/10/2006 12:11 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 40004724. qxd 26/10/2006 12:13 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. Note: For small loads (less than 1kg) or for partially dry loads it is advisable to use the 30 minute drying programme. Your washer dryer automatically concludes the drying programme when the load is dry or the set time is reached. For the dryer to operate correctly of it is preferable not to interrupt the drying phase if not really necessary. 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, through Cupboard 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 5kg of laundry can be loaded Note: If you do not need to dry after the wash cycle ensure the drying selector is switched OFF ( ) 19 40004724. qxd 26/10/2006 12:13 Page 20 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 5kg 2kg Synthetics and mixed fabrics 2kg 1kg 1400 rpm 200 minutes 75 minutes 65 minutes 45 minutes 1600 rpm 190 minutes 70 minutes 60 minutes 40 minutes Automatic Features Automatic Variable Capacity (Half Load) The washing machine is fitted with a self adjusting water level system. [. . . ] Carrying out more rinse cycles does not serve any purpose in such cases. 29 40004724. qxd 26/10/2006 12:14 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. [. . . ]