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Page 2: ...ng advice 12 Loading your washing machine 12 Sorting the laundry 13 The Dispenser 14 Detergent dosage 14 Dispensing instructions 15 The Control Panel 16 Wash Options 18 Automatic Features 19 Programme Selector 20 Special Programmes 20 Daily Programmes 21 Programme Guide 22 A Typical Wash 23 Selecting the wash programme 24 Starting the wash cycle 24 Cleaning and Routine Maintenance 25 Troubleshooti...
Page 3: ...hemselves in the machine break the door hinges or the door lock This machine is solely for domestic use i e to wash rinse and spin dry household textiles and garments Don ts Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are damp or wet Do not lean on the door when loading the machine or use the door to lift or move the machine Do not use adapters multiple connectors and or extensions Do not allow ...
Page 4: ... on each side of the machine We recommend that a second person assist in the lifting and manoeuvring of the machine 3 Return the machine to the upright position remove the remainder of the packaging and the central screw in the transit bar 4 Unpacking the product Dispose of the packaging safely Make sure it is out of the reach of children it is a potential source of danger 40003119 qxd 12 04 2005 ...
Page 5: ...panel under the front of the machine Remove the remaining backing paper from the self adhesive strips and offer up the base panel to the bottom of the cabinet 5 We recommend you keep the transit bracket and screws to protect the machine for future transit The manufacturers will not be responsible for any damage to the machine caused by not following the instructions relating to releasing the trans...
Page 6: ... for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal For more detailed information about treatment recovery and recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Choose a location After the machine ha...
Page 7: ...wing codes Blue NEUTRAL Brown LIVE Green and Yellow EARTH CE Appliance complies with European Directive 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC and subsequent amendments Water supply The cold water pressure should be between 0 5 and 8 bar 0 05 0 8 Mpa Do not connect the machine to a single outlet instantaneous water heater The water supply tap should be accessible when the machine is installed Before connecting the ...
Page 8: ... machine and ensure that the sealing washers are in place inside the hose connectors Do not re use old hoses which are attached to existing installations Do not over tighten the connections Hand tight is sufficient Do not trap or kink the hose 1 Connect the elbow end of the hose provided to the threaded inlet on the back of the machine Grey pipe to the white threaded inlet on the machine 2 Hand ti...
Page 9: ...the hooked end support up to at least 800mm to avoid water being drawn back into the machine Option 2 Into a standpipe Ensure that the standpipe is not located near an electrical socket Fit the hooked end support to the outlet pipe Install the hose into the standpipe ensuring that the pipe is at least 500mm from the floor Insert the outlet pipe approximately 100mm into the standpipe 9 All machines...
Page 10: ...e care not to kink or damage the hose at the back of the machine Adjusting the feet Once the machine is in place the feet should be adjusted to ensure that the machine is level If the machine is not level it may become noisy or move Adjust the feet on the front corners of the machine until the machine is firm and level When the machine is firm and level tighten the locking nuts on the two feet 10 ...
Page 11: ...the tumble action to continue until the water has pumped out Check that the drain outlet is not leaking or overflowing 5 Switch off the machine at the end of the cycle by turning the programme knob to the OFF position 6 Select the spin programme and press the Start Pause button to start the machine If the machine takes longer than one minute to empty check the drain hose for kinks Installation tes...
Page 12: ...ality of the wash and may cause damage to the machine and your laundry When is prewashing really needed Only with particularly dirty loads Energy savings of 5 to 15 are made by not selecting the prewash option for less dirty laundry Pre treat awkward stains with a washable stain remover Which wash temperature should you choose Using stain removers before machine washing reduces the need to wash at...
Page 13: ...commendations Always follow the wash care labelling on the garments Fasten zips tie strings and close press studs to prevent tangling Ensure that pockets are emptied of loose change and other small items Check that there are no metal objects in the laundry as these may damage the laundry and the machine Place small items in a wash bag 13 Do not use the machine to wash items that do not have a wash...
Page 14: ...ree of soiling It is possible to reduce the amount of detergent used depending on the degree of soiling Use less detergent for less soiled items Amount of laundry It is possible to reduce the amount of detergent when washing only a small amount of laundry For smaller loads use less detergent The dosages shown on the packaging of detergents for washing delicates often already refer to a reduced was...
Page 15: ...gent utilised during Prewash Dispensing in the drum Liquid detergents and some tablets are dispensed via the machine drum using the recommended dispensing device which is placed upright on top of the washload towards the back of the drum Some tablets are designed to be placed in the dispenser drawer check the detergent pack for details 15 Do not put any items into the drawer other than detergents ...
Page 16: ...e programme while the machine sets the wash parameters for the selected programme and options If the duration of the programme you have selected is shorter than 60 minutes then the time remaining indicator will illuminate accordingly The door lock indicator light will also illuminate a few seconds after pressing the Start Pause button 16 The Control Panel WASH PROGRESS Display START PAUSE OPTIONS ...
Page 17: ...or will flash momentarily and then illuminate If the door is not closed the indicator will continue to flash A special safety device prevents the door from being opened immediately after the end of the cycle Wait for 2 minutes after the wash cycle has finished and the Door Locked light has gone out before opening the door As a safety measure check that there is no water evident in the drum At the ...
Page 18: ...his together with the new combined action of the drum rotation cycles where water is filled and emptied will give you garments which have been cleaned and rinsed to perfection The amount of water in the wash is increased so that the detergent dissolves perfectly ensuring an efficient cleaning action The amount of water is also increased during the rinse procedure so as to remove all traces of dete...
Page 19: ...ove the washing machine s reliability and life 19 Programme Synthetics Acrylics Woolmark Silk Crease Guard function 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 opti...
Page 20: ...sing The 60 C programme includes a Prewash cycle The final spin speed for the Synthetics programme is 800rpm and for the Acrylics 400rpm Delicates and Wool This is a new concept in washing which is suitable for delicates and items carrying the symbol The cycle that consists of alternate periods of activity and pauses Washing and rinsing are carried out using a high water level to provide the best ...
Page 21: ...otton fabrics and items colourfast to 60 C The programme concludes with 2 rinses and a high speed spin sequence Daily Programmes By maintaining exceptional washing performance these programmes allow you to know in advance the necessary time for your everyday laundry In fact this washing machine is equipped with two daily rapid programmes at 40 C that were designed for lightly soiled fabrics and me...
Page 22: ...d fabrics and synthetics Cottons mixed fabrics and synthetics Mixed fabrics and synthetics Synthetics acrylics and coloured mixed fabrics Synthetics acrylics and coloured mixed fabrics Delicate fabrics synthetic knits and mixed fabrics Machine washable wool Machine washable wool Mixed Fabrics Mixed Fabrics Spin speed of 800 rpm max Mixed Fabrics Cotton colourfast mixed fibres Lightly soiled cotton...
Page 23: ... door by pushing it until it clicks ensuring that no items of laundry are obstructing the lock or door seal Putting detergent in machine Open the drawer choose the detergent and put in the recommended amount Do not exceed the dosage stated below Close the drawer again 23 A Typical Wash Maximum quantity of powder liquid 100ml 200ml 200ml Wash Prewash option Main Wash all programmes Fabric Condition...
Page 24: ...indicator is on Do not open the dispenser drawer during the wash programme If you wish to pause the programme press the Start Pause button after two minutes you will be able to open the door To cancel the programme the programme selector should be turned to the OFF position A new programme can be selected after cancelling the previous programme When the programme has finished Wait approximately tw...
Page 25: ...nts and additives 2 To do this you just need to pull the drawer out firmly from the machine but without forcing it 3 Clean the compartments and the syphon cover under warm running water 4 Clean the outlet of the soap dispenser to remove any residue of soap powder 5 Replace the drawer Cleaning the door glass Regularly clean the door glass with a damp cloth A build up of soiling and residues from th...
Page 26: ...tructions in reverse order Replace the kickplate We recommend that the filter be cleaned frequently at least once a month Maintenance wash Using small quantities of detergent and low temperature wash programmes can cause the gradual build up of grease dirt and scale Over time these deposits can damage your laundry and your machine They can also cause your machine to smell We recommend that you car...
Page 27: ...replace it If the door locked light is illuminated and the machine does not start this means that the machine cannot fill with water check the following 1 Check the programme dial is correctly aligned with the programme 2 Is the water supply to the machine switched on 3 Are the pipes kinked or restricted in any way Water does not drain away Ensure that there is not a blockage in the drain hose or ...
Page 28: ...ed with an electronic sensor that detects if the load is unbalanced To improve the spin performance the load can be re distributed by hand at the end of the cycle and then re spun The machine is noisy or vibrates a lot during the cycle Has the transit system been fully removed Check that the bracket and the polystyrene packing have been taken off the machine Are there any loose items in the pocket...
Page 29: ...m is coming from the dispenser The machine is designed to vent through the drawer this is nothing to worry about 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 c...
Page 30: ...e so the rear of the machine is accessible Please follow the safety precautions which we recommend under the Safety Notes section of this manual 3 Unclip the drain hose from the rear panel of the machine and lower the hose into a bowl on the floor When the bowl is full raise the end of the drain pipe to a height higher than the top of the appliance to stop the flow of water Empty and replace the b...
Page 31: ...t or is not working properly before you contact GIAS Service we recommend you carry out the checks detailed within the Troubleshooting section If the problem with the machine persists after completing all the recommended checks please dial the GIAS Service number You will be connected directly to GIAS It is important you tell the GIAS advisor your product s model number and serial number which you...
Page 32: ...e described in this manual This guarantee does not effect your statutory or common law rights For service and repairs please call our national number Always use genuine Hoover spares available direct from GIAS Service Hoovercare To maintain your Hoover product in peak condition you may wish to take out a Hoovercare policy which for an annual payment provides a comprehensive maintenance and repair ...
