User manual HOOVER H 3176

[. . . ] 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 40000490. qxd 16/09/2003 19:04 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. [. . . ] 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. 15 40000490. qxd 16/09/2003 19:04 Page 16 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. Do not put solvents in the washing machine!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. 18 40000490. qxd 16/09/2003 19:04 Page 19 Auto half load Main wash 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 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]