User manual HOOVER F3871

[. . . ] Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners. Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. If it has, call for service by GIAS. Call 08705 400 600 Delivery information Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance: Instruction manual Guarantee card Blanking plug Inlet hose & bracket Base panel & x2 push clips Energy Label PLEASE NOTE This machine only requires a cold water supply Do's All packaging 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. [. . . ] At the end of the cycle turn the programme selector to OFF. If the programme is paused, the door locked indicator will go out after 2 minutes and the door can be opened. Check there is no water evident in the drum before opening the door. Wash Progress In order to better manage your time, this washing machine features an indicator light system that keeps you constantly informed as to the part of the cycle the machine is currently completing. Indicator light Indicator light Indicator light Indicator light Indicator light STOP Pre-wash phase Wash phase Rinse phase Final spin phase End of the programme 17 40003119. qxd 12/04/2005 18:10 Page 18 Wash Options The following options should be selected BEFORE pressing the Start Pause button. The light on each option button will come on if that option has been selected. Super Wash By pressing this button, which can only be activated in the Cotton cycles, the sensors in the new Activa system come into operation. They affect both the selected temperature, keeping it at a constant level throughout the wash cycle, and the mechanical function of the drum. The drum is made to turn at two different speeds at crucial moments. When the detergent enters the garments, the drum rotates in such a way that the detergent is distributed in a uniform manner. However, during the wash and rinse procedures, the speed increases in order to maximise the cleaning action. Thanks to this special system, the efficiency of the wash procedure is improved WITHOUT ANY INCREASE IN THE LENGTH OF THE PROGRAM. Fast Wash This option can be used on the Cottons and Synthetics programmes. By selecting the Fast Wash option, the wash time can be reduced by up to 50 minutes, depending on the selected programme, temperature and load, without affecting the quality of the wash. Super Rinse By pressing this button you can activate a special new wash cycle in the Colourfast and Mixed Fabrics programs, thanks to the new Sensor Activa System. 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. 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 attempts, balance is not restored a reduced spin speed will be used. If loads are seriously unbalanced the spin stage will be cancelled. This helps limit vibration, reduce noise and improve the washing machine's reliability and life. 19 40003119. qxd 12/04/2005 18:10 Page 20 Programme Selector For handling the various types of fabric and their level of soiling in your laundry the washing machine has different programme groups according to type of wash, temperature, spin speeds and duration (see Programme Guide). Cottons The Cottons programmes are designed for maximum washing and rinsing. With spin cycles in between, they guarantee the laundry is rinsed perfectly. The final spin cycle ensures laundry is spun dry as much as possible up to the maximum speed. The 90°C programme includes a Prewash cycle. 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 of the soap drawer labelled "I" (please refer to the section of this manual entitled "The Dispenser"). [. . . ] Carrying out more rinse cycles does not serve any purpose in such cases. 29 40003119. qxd 12/04/2005 18:11 Page 30 Power Failure If there is a power failure the wash cycle will be interrupted, and the wash programme and functions will be suspended. When the power is restored, the wash programme and functions will re-start 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. [. . . ]