User manual HOOVER VHD812

[. . . ] ® Washing machine 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 Cleaning and routine maintenance Investigating malfunctions Technical data Setting up + installation Page 2 4 4 5 6 12 14 17 18 20 21 23 25 27 28 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 28. 2 3 General delivery notes Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance: - Instruction manual - Certificate of guarantee - Inlet hose Check that no damage has occurred during transit, and if so, call your nearest Authorised Technical Support Service agent. M) N. B! [. . . ] The washing machine automatically ensures excellent washing results at minimum cost whilst respecting the environment . 16 17 Dosages Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use Choice of detergent General purpose detergents Powder detergents, for a thorough wash, with bleaching agent, particularly suitable for use in hot wash programmes (60°C and over), for heavily soiled and stained laundry. Liquid detergents, particularly suitable for grease stains, such as greasy skin marks, cosmetics and oil. 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. - 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 degree of soiling: it is possible to reduce the amount of detergent used depending on the degree of soiling. - amount of laundry: it is possible to reduce the amount of detergent when washing only a small amount of laundry. 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. If you own a tumble dryer, clothes are softened even without the use of a fabric softener. Dosage for powder detergent For normal and low concentration detergents: for normally soiled laundry choose a programme without prewash. Put the detergent in compartment "2" of the drawer. For heavily soiled laundry, choose a programme with prewash. Put 1/4 of the detergent in compartment "1", 3/4 in compartment "2" of the drawer. When using water softeners, first put in the detergent, then add the softener to compartment "2". For highly concentrated detergents not in single dose format, follow what is shown on pack exactly as regards 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. Do not put solvents in the washing machine!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. 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 special container which is placed in the drum or, for those models that have it, in the special insert for liquid detergents. 18 19 Useful advice for users Tips on using your domestic appliance in the most environmentally-friendly and economical way Main wash Sorting the laundry It is recommended you wash only items which are machine washable with water and detergent and not dry-clean items. [. . . ] The Manufacturers will not be responsible for any possible damage to the machine caused by not following the rules relating to releasing the mechanism. The user is responsible for all costs of installation. Water connection The appliance must be connected to the water mains using new hose-sets. The old hose-sets should not be re-used. [. . . ]