User manual HOOVER VHD8162

[. . . ] ® Washing machine Instructions for use Introduction Please read these instructions for use carefully and all other information enclosed with the washing machine. Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners. Contents Introduction General delivery notes Safety notes Quick start Description of controls Programme Table Programme selector Detergent drawer Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use Useful advice for the user The main wash Cleaning and routine maintenance Investigating malfunctions Technical data Setting up + installation Page 2 4 4 5 6 12 14 17 18 20 21 23 25 27 28 Note: this machine is solely for domestic use. Notes on disposal All packaging material used is environmentally-friendly and recyclable. Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally-friendly means. Your supplier or local council will be able to give you details of current means of disposal. Valuable materials can be salvaged from an old appliance via scrap reprocessing. Note: pull out the mains plug from any old appliance. Cut the power cable and dispose of it, together with the plug. When disposing of an old washing machine, please ensure that the door lock is rendered inoperable to prevent children shutting themselves in the appliance. BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE MAKE SURE IT IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND THAT THE TRANSIT BRACES ARE REMOVED AS SHOWN IN PAGE 28. 2 3 General delivery notes Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance: - Instruction manual - Certificate of guarantee - Inlet hose Check that no damage has occurred during transit, and if so, call your nearest Authorised Technical Support Service agent. M) N. B! [. . . ] In fact, this washing machine is equipped wit 2 daily rapid programmes at 40°C, that were just studied for lightly soiled fabrics and medium or little load. Detergent drawer The detergent drawer is split into 3 compartments: - the compartment labelled "1" is for prewash detergent; - the compartment labelled " " is for special additives, fabric softeners, fragrances, starch, brighteners etc; - the compartment labelled "2" is for main wash detergent. Q DAILY WASH 40°C ­ FAST 44' A complete washing cycle (wash, rinse and spin), able to wash in approximately 44 minutes: - a maximum load of 3, 5 kg; - lightly soiled fabrics (cotton and mixed fabrics) We recommend, with this programme, a 30% detergent loading dose (compared to the normal one), in order to avoid detergent waste. DAILY WASH 40°C ­ FAST 29' A complete washing cycle (wash, rinse and spin), able to wash in approximately 29 minutes: - a maximum load of 2 kg; - lightly soiled fabrics (cotton and mixed fabrics) We recommend, with this programme, a 20% detergent loading dose (compared to the normal one), in order to avoid detergent waste. NOTE: Some Detergents are Difficult to utilise. Ensure to use an in drum dispenser if recommended by the detergent Manufacturer. Note: only put liquid products in the compartment labelled " ". The machine is programmed to automatically take up additives during the final rinse stage for all wash cycles. Auto half load The washing machine is fitted with a self adjusting water level system. This system enables the machine to use the 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. 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 . 16 17 Dosages Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use Choice of detergent General purpose detergents Powder detergents, for a thorough wash, with bleaching agent, particularly suitable for use in hot wash programmes (60°C and over), for heavily soiled and stained laundry. Liquid detergents, 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. - Only use detergents which are suitable for use in a washing machine. You will obtain the best results from your wash with the minimum use of chemical products and the best care for your laundry if you take into consideration the degree of soiling as well as the type of detergent to choose. The amount of detergent to use depends on: - water hardness: depending on the hardness of the water and the type of detergent used, it is possible to reduce the amount of detergent. - the degree of soiling: it is possible to reduce the amount of detergent used depending on the degree of soiling. - amount of laundry: it is possible to reduce the amount of detergent when washing only a small amount of laundry. 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. If you own a tumble dryer, clothes are softened even without the use of a fabric softener. Dosage for powder detergent For normal and low concentration detergents: for normally soiled laundry choose a programme without prewash. Put 1/4 of the detergent in compartment "1", 3/4 in compartment "2" of the drawer. When using water softeners, first put in the detergent, then add the softener to compartment "2". [. . . ] Any faults arising from non-domestic use or unusual or abnormal use of the machine. Britain and Northern Ireland only, and is an addition to your statutory rights. Fig. load of dry laundry Water pressure 8 kg 0, 05 ÷ 0, 8 MPa Measurements Width Depth Height 60 cm 54 cm 85 cm NB: For specifications regarding electrical data, see the data panel on the front of the washing machine (porthole area) - as shown in diagram above. After Sales Service If, having investigated the possible malfunctions on the chart on the previous page, you believe the appliance is not working correctly, please call our After Sales Service dept. on telephone number: Appliance complies with European Directives 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC, replaced by 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC, and subsequent amendments. Gias Service - Tel: 08705 400 600 (Eire 018301 666) 26 27 Support Service SETTING UP + INSTALLATION 1 Remove the polystyrene base and place the machine near its permanent position (diagram 1). [. . . ]