User manual HOOVER HDB 244

[. . . ] ® Washer Dryer HDB 244 HDB 284 Instructions for use Introduction Please read these instructions for use carefully and all other information enclosed with the washing machine. Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners. Contents Introduction General delivery notes Safety notes Quick start Description of controls Programme Table Programme selector Detergent drawer Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use Useful advice for the user The main wash Drying Automatic washing/drying cycle Drying cycle Cleaning and routine maintenance Investigating malfunctions Technical data Setting up + installation Page 2 4 4 5 6 14 16 20 21 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 Note: this machine is solely for domestic use. Notes on disposal All packaging material used is environmentally-friendly and recyclable. Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally-friendly means. Your supplier or local council will be able to give you details of current means of disposal. Valuable materials can be salvaged from an old appliance via scrap reprocessing. Note: pull out the mains plug from any old appliance. Cut the power cable and dispose of it, together with the plug. When disposing of an old washing machine, please ensure that the door lock is rendered inoperable to prevent children shutting themselves in the appliance. BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE MAKE SURE IT IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND THAT THE TRANSIT BRACKETS ARE REMOVED AS SHOWN IN PAGE 33. 2 3 General delivery notes Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance: - Instruction manual - Certificate of guarantee - Inlet hose - Liquid detergent or liquid bleach compartment Check that no damage has occurred during transit, and if so, call your nearest Authorised Technical Support Service agent. M) N. B! [. . . ] Wait for the "STOP" indicator light to flash. Press additional function buttons (if required). Check that the tap is turned on and that the discharge hose is positioned correctly. Press the "Start/Pause" button. When the "Start/Pause" button is pressed the machine sets the working sequence in motion. The programme carries out with the programme selector stationary on the selected programme till cycle ends. Warning: If there is any break in the power supply while the machine is operating, a special memory stores the selected programme and, when the power is restored, it continues where it left off. - Note: when sorting laundry check there are no metal objects in the laundry (such as paper clips, safety pins, pins, coins etc. . . ); 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. When the programme is finished At the end of the programme the indicator light "STOP" will go on. Wait for the door lock to be released (about 2 minutes after the programme has finished). The "Door Security" indicator light will go out. Switch off the machine by turning the programme selector on the "OFF" position. Turn off the tap. 25 - We recommend that you do not do a full load of towelling items only as these become too heavy since they absorb a lot of water. 24 DRYING DON'T DRY GARMENTS MADE FROM FOAM RUBBER OR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. IMPORTANT: THIS DRYER CAN ONLY BE USED FOR LAUNDRY WHICH HAS BEEN WASHED AND SPIN DRIED. Automatic washing/drying Warning: only a maximum 4 kg of dry laundry can be loaded. Refer to the list of washing programmes according to fabrics to be washed (e. g. very dirty cotton) and without pressing Start button, prepare wash as described: Selecting the wash programme Refer to the programme guide or the programme descriptions on the machine to select the most suitable programme. Turning the selector knob, the required programme is activated. Wait for the "STOP" indicator light to flash. Press additional function buttons (if required). Check that the tap is turned on and that the discharge hose is positioned correctly. DRYING: Refer to the drying programme table and depending on the fabrics to be dried (e. g. cotton), programme the drying as follows: WARNING: Indications given are general, therefore some practice is needed for the best drying results. We recommend setting a lower drying time than indicated, when first using, so as to establish the degree of dryness required. We recommend not to dry fabrics that fray easily, such as rugs or garments with a deep pile, to avoid air duct clogging. The water is then conveyed to the drain circuit, wich is sealed and therefore, no steam can be released outside. - If you would like your fabrics cupboard dry, turn the "drying programme selector" knob until the position. - If you would like your fabrics iron dry, turn the "drying programme selector" knob, until the position. 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