User manual HOOVER F 5208

[. . . ] 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 40000518. qxd 07/11/2003 12:13 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 ­ x2 adhesive clips Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. [. . . ] Keep detergents and other laundry products out of children's reach. Before pouring in the detergent check that there are no foreign bodies in the detergent drawer. Dosage details are usually shown on the detergent packaging. Follow those instructions! Dosages 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 softer the water supply, the less detergent is required. - the degree 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. The amounts shown on pack for detergents for washing delicates often already refer to a reduced wash size. The washing machine automatically ensures excellent washing results at minimum cost whilst respecting the environment. Sorting the laundry ­ ­ ­ It is recommended you wash only items which are washable with water and detergent and not dry-clean items. If you need to wash rugs, bedspreads or other heavy items, it is best not to spin them. Sort the laundry according to fabric type, degree of soiling and wash temperature: follow the labelling on the garments. Examples: Laundry for hot wash Coloured, easy-care materials Delicates and wool Items labelled with the following symbols are not suitable for machine washing: Wash by hand Dry clean For very delicate items, such as net curtains, underwear, tights etc. , you are advised to use a laundry net or wash bag. Woollen items must be labelled with the "Pure New Wool" symbol if they are to be washed in the machine, and must also be labelled "non-matting" or "machine washable". Please check the laundry item for the label. Colour often leaks from new coloured items. This can then colour other lighter items being washed. We therefore recommend that coloured items should be washed for the first time separately. For future washes, non colourfast items can only be washed with white laundry up to 40°C. Do not wash 18 ­ ­ ­ 40000518. qxd 07/11/2003 12:13 Page 19 Note: when sorting laundry ­ check there are no metal objects in the laundry (such as paper clips, safety pins, pins, coins etc. . . ); In the event of a machine failure during the warranty period and foreign objects are found to be the cause of the failure a labour charge may be made for the call out of an engineer. ­ button up pillowcases, fasten zips, hook & eye fasteners, belts and long dressing gown cords; ­ remove curtain hooks; ­ pay close attention to the labels on items ­ if you notice stubborn stains whilst sorting the laundry, remove them using a special detergent or a special stain remover. [. . . ] Carefully move the machine so the rear of the machine is accessible. Please follow the safety precautions which we recommend under the `safety notes' section of this manual. Unclip the drain hose from the rear panel of the machine and lower the hose into a bowl on the floor. Important: the water may be very hot! 3. 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. [. . . ]