User manual HOOVER HC6 150M

[. . . ] 40000248. qxd 31-07-03 21:24 Page 1 ® Washing machine Instructions for use HC6 145M HC6 150M 40000248. qxd 31-07-03 21:24 Page 2 Contents Introduction General delivery notes Safety notes Quick start Installation & testing Useful advice for the user Description of controls Detergent drawer Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use Programme selector The main wash Consumption data Programme Table Cleaning and routine maintenance Trouble shooting Power failure Technical data Customer service Page 3 4 4 5 6 11 12 14 15 17 18 22 23 25 27 29 30 31 2 40000248. qxd 31-07-03 21:24 Page 3 Introduction Please read and follow these instructions carefully and operate the machine accordingly. This booklet provides important guidelines for safe use, installation, maintenance and some useful advice for best results when using your machine. Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners. Note: this machine is solely for domestic use, i. e. to wash, rinse and spin dry household textiles and garments. Notes on disposal All packaging materials used are environmentally-friendly and recyclable. [. . . ] Keep detergents and other laundry products out of children's reach. 15 40000248. qxd 31-07-03 21:25 Page 16 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. Follow the dosage instructions! Dosage for powder detergent For normal and low concentration detergents: for normally soiled laundry choose a programme without prewash. Put the detergent in compartment II of the drawer. For heavily soiled laundry, choose a programme with prewash. Put 1/4 of the detergent in compartment I, 3/4 in compartment II of the drawer. When using water softeners, first put in the detergent, then add the softener to compartment II. For highly concentrated detergents not in single dose format, follow exactly what is shown on pack with regards to type and amount of dosage. To avoid the difficulty of checking if the detergent has been taken up, use the dosage aids provided in the detergent packaging. Liquid detergent dosage Liquid detergents may be used in accordance with the instructions on the relevant packaging, for all programmes without prewash, by using the recommended dispenser which is placed in the drum. 16 40000248. qxd 31-07-03 21:25 Page 17 Programme selector The washing machine has 3 different programme groups according to type of wash, temperature, spin speeds and duration for handling the various types of fabric and their level of soiling (see wash programme guide). COTTONS The 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. [. . . ] Empty and replace the bowl and continue draining the machine until empty. Once the machine is fully drained of water, clip the hose to the rear of the machine. Press the door button and remove the load. The door can be opened approximately 2 minutes after the power failure by simply pressing the door open button. [. . . ]