Instruction Book
HNL 9136
Washing Machine
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Page 2: ...ding your washing machine 13 Sorting the laundry 14 The Dispenser 14 Detergent dosage 14 Dispensing instructions 15 Using Inter ct 3D for the first time 16 The Control Panel 19 Wash Options 22 Automatic Features 26 Programme Selector 27 Special Programmes 28 Daily Programmes 29 Programme Guide 30 A Typical Wash 31 Selecting the wash programme 32 Starting the wash cycle 32 Cleaning and Routine Main...
Page 3: ...g materials used are environmentally friendly and recyclable Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally friendly means Your local council will be able to give you details of current means of disposal To ensure safety when disposing of an old washing machine disconnect the mains plug from the socket cut the mains power cable and destroy this together with the plug To prevent children ...
Page 4: ...he drum when the wash programme is in progress or when the DOOR LOCKED message appears on the display 4 Failure to comply with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your machine is caused by misuse If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down switch it off disconnect the plug from the socket turn off the water supply...
Page 5: ...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 Remove the four retaining screws in the transit bar and pull out the transit bracket 5 Dispose of the packaging safely Make sure it is out of the reach of children it is a potenti...
Page 6: ...r up the base panel to the bottom of the cabinet 7 Take the two plastic fixing clips and fix the base panel to the base of the machine Bring the machine back to the upright position 6 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...
Page 7: ...e there is enough space for the machine Select a space at least 600mm wide and 850mm high Also leave enough space to open the door fully so you can load and unload it easily Keep the area underneath and around the machine free of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc 7 Installation Do not plug the machine in and switch it on at the mains until the installation is completed 40...
Page 8: ...h the following 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 conn...
Page 9: ...nd 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 tighten the ...
Page 10: ...fter removing the blanking plug or cutting the membrane from the waste system securely fix the outlet pipe to the drainage system using a hose clip Secure the hooked end support up to at least 800mm to avoid water being drawn back into the machine 10 All machines are tested with water prior to leaving the factory so a small amount of water may remain in the drum and drain hose Flooding could occur...
Page 11: ...void strain and possible injury Take care not to damage flooring when moving the machine When moving the machine to its final position take 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 ...
Page 12: ...llow 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 Installatio...
Page 13: ...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 14: ...e 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 Detergent dosage 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 14 The Dispenser Do not use the machine to wash items that do not have a wash...
Page 15: ...n already refer to a reduced wash size Always follow the dosage instructions on the detergent packaging Dispensing instructions The detergent drawer is split into 3 compartments the first labelled I is for detergent utilised during Prewash the second labelled II is for detergent utilised during the main wash the third labelled is for special additives such as fabric softeners fragrances starch bri...
Page 16: ... the machine is turned on and the programme dial is moved away from the OFF position to a programme selection a welcome message will appear This message is displayed for a short time while the machine recognises which programme has been selected When the machine is ready the programme details will appear on the display and from here you may now begin programming the machine Example Please note tha...
Page 17: ... When you have set the time the display will ask if you wish to Set the Time Mode Setting the Time Mode default setting ABSOLUTE The Set Time Mode allows you choose how you wish the Programme Set End Time and Delay Start functions to be controlled You will be presented with two options The first called Absolute Time Mode ABSOLUTE allows you to set the actual time you want the programme to begin or...
Page 18: ... to YES the wash programme WILL NOT commence when you exit the Inter ct 3D menu The Demo Mode must be set to NO for the wash cycle to commence Select NO using the Sensitive Care button and confirm your choice with the Delay Start button You will then be asked if you wish to Exit the Menu Exit Menu If you are happy with the settings you have selected you can now exit the menu by selecting YES via t...
Page 19: ...ned to the OFF position to reset the controls between each wash cycle INTER CT Display Stain Buster Spin Speed Time Saver Prewash Wash Temp Sensitive Care Start Pause Delay Start Set End Time Child Lock Programme Selector 40002168 qxd 20 10 2004 19 14 Page 19 ...
Page 20: ...n of this manual press the Start Pause button once to start the wash cycle The display will indicate that the door is locked and the machine will begin to sense the wash load and ask you to wait After the appropriate parameters have been programmed by the machine the display will indicate the approximate time until the end of the programme This calculation is based on a full load and will be adjus...
Page 21: ... Pause button Cancelling and changing the programme To cancel the programme the programme selector should be turned to the OFF position In this mode the display will go blank because the machine is now OFF When a new programme is selected the display will indicate that the programme has been cancelled as follows To start another wash cycle the programme selector must be returned to OFF once again ...
Page 22: ...nd load without affecting the quality of the wash Prewash Prewash This option is available on the Cottons Cottons Colourfast Non fast and Synthetics programmes Prewash is set automatically on the Sports programme This option is particularly useful for heavily soiled loads and can be used independently of the main wash programme Detergent for this programme should be added to the first compartment ...
Page 23: ...es the number of rinses to five including the final conditioned rinse 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 de...
Page 24: ...4 hours 30 minutes the display will appear as follows 2 Programme Set End Time Press the Delay Start button twice and press the hours and minutes buttons Stain Buster and Child Lock until the required time is set When you are entering the Set End Time option the display will automatically show the earlier time at which the programme can end This time may only be extended as you require If the Abso...
Page 25: ...button in order to lock the control panel You may cancel this function by pressing the Child Lock button briefly until you see the light above the button flash While this light is flashing press the Spin Speed button the display will inform you that the options are no longer locked and further changes can now be made 25 DELAY END BY 4H 30M PROGRAM LOCKED NO CHANGES When using the Delay Start Set E...
Page 26: ... for the clothes load The washing machine automatically ensures excellent washing results at minimum cost whilst respecting the environment Out of Balance protection This model is fitted with an electronic sensor device that checks if the load is balanced correctly If the load is slightly unbalanced the machine will re balance it automatically to then carry out the normal spin If after several att...
Page 27: ...d fabrics Washing and rinsing performance is optimised through drum rotation speeds and water levels The delicate spin action minimises creasing Delicates This is a new concept in washing with a cycle that consists of alternate periods of activity and pauses particularly suitable for washing very delicate fabrics Washing and rinsing are carried out using a high water level to provide the best resu...
Page 28: ... a maximum temperature of 30 C and concludes with 3 rinses one for fabric conditioner and no final spin Sports This washing machine has a unique Sportswear programme It is specially designed to wash mixed sportswear fabrics that cannot be washed on hotter programmes and is designed to remove the soiling and staining created by participation in sports activities This programme starts with a cold pr...
Page 29: ...programmes at 40 C that were designed for lightly soiled fabrics and medium or small loads Daily 44 A complete washing cycle wash rinse and spin able to wash in approximately 44 minutes suitable for a maximum load of 3 kgs lightly soiled fabrics cotton and mixed fabrics With this programme we recommend that you reduce the detergent loading dose compared to the normal one in order to avoid detergen...
Page 30: ...e Cottons linen Cotton colourfast mixed fibres Cottons mixed fabrics Coloureds Non fast Cottons mixed fabrics and synthetics Mixed fabrics and synthetics Synthetics acrylics and coloured mixed fabrics Mixed Fabrics Mixed Fabrics Spin speed of 800 rpm max Mixed Fabrics Machine washable wool Silks and Hand Wash only garments Mixed fabrics Cotton colourfast mixed fibres Lightly soiled cottons and mix...
Page 31: ...the 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 A Typical Wash Maximum quantity of powder liquid 100ml 200ml 100ml Wash Prewash option Main Wash all programmes Fabric Condition...
Page 32: ...e cycle and the current phase of the cycle i e washing rinsing or spinning Do not try to open the door when the washing programme is in progress The screen will indicate when the door can be opened 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 ple...
Page 33: ...ents occasionally to remove detergents 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 cap and cover under warm running water 4 Clean the soap dispenser housing 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 bui...
Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 the hose is not kinked Is the drain hose installed ...
Page 36: ...n off the machine Are there any loose items in the pockets of clothing that can rattle in the drum and cause damage Is the load unbalanced Stop the programme re distribute the load and restart The programme takes a long time Some programmes do take a long time over 2 hours Low water pressure can increase the length of the programme The door will not open Has the programme finished Does the machine...
Page 37: ... programme and functions will be suspended When the power is restored the wash programme and functions will restart 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 Remove the plug from the mains power supply socket 2 ...
Page 38: ...operly 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 will find on the rati...
Page 39: ... 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 scheme For more information please call 08705 400 600 The Hoovercare scheme is not...
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