User manual HOOVER A.CLASS 1500

[. . . ] Notes on disposal All packaging materials used are environmentally-friendly and recyclable. Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally-friendly means. Your retailer or local council will be able to give you details of current means of disposal. Appliances that have reached the end of their useful life are not worthless rubbish!Valuable materials can be salvaged from an old appliance via scrap reprocessing. Note: 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 shutting themselves in the machine break the door hinges or the door lock. 3 05651295. qxd 31-07-03 21:53 Page 4 General delivery notes Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance: ­ Instruction manual ­ Guarantee card ­ Blanking plug ­ Inlet hoses & bracket ­ Base panel & x2 push clips Check that no damage has occurred during transit. [. . . ] 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. 14 05651295. qxd 31-07-03 21:53 Page 15 Special detergents ­ Detergents for coloureds and delicates, without added bleach, also often without any optical brightening agents, to preserve the colour. ­ Detergents for a thorough wash, without added bleach or enzymes, particularly suitable for handling woollen fibres. ­ Detergents for curtains with optical brightening agents, resistant to light, to prevent yellowing from sunlight. ­ Special detergents for programmed use of chemical substances, depending on fabric type, degree of soiling and water hardness. Here basic detergents, softeners, bleaches/stain removers can be added separately. 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. SYNTHETICS and mixed fabrics Washing and rinsing performance is optimised through drum rotation speeds and water levels. The delicate action spin minimises creasing. DELICATES This is a new concept in washing, with a cycle that comprises of alternate periods of activity and pauses, particularly suitable for washing very delicate fabrics, such as Pure New Wool. Wash and rinsing are carried out using a high water level to provide the best results. SPECIAL PROGRAMMES SPEED WASH This washing machine also has a SPEED WASH programme option (Programme S). This programme allows a complete washing cycle to be carried out in approximately 30 minutes, with a maximum load of 2kg and is recommended for lightly soiled items. When selecting the Speed Wash programme, please note that we recommend you use only 20% of the recommended quantities shown on the detergent pack. Do not use fabric conditioner with this programme. 17 05651295. qxd 31-07-03 21:53 Page 18 Main wash Auto 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. In fact, the amount of water and electricity used will always be appropriate for the clothes load. [. . . ] The load can be removed from the machine during a power failure as follows: The water can be drained from the machine by: 1. Switch off the machine both via the on/off button and on the mains power supply. Remove the plug from the mains power supply socket. Carefully move the machine so the rear of the machine is accessible. [. . . ]