Hoover Domestic Appliance User Manual
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1. Pull out drawer and add right amount 1 fini X fast at 60 C z Select finishes colour fast at 60 C of powder and fabric conditioner as program Optional functions Maximum wash load recommended on page 5 of this book P P 2 Aeta 4 5kg 101b DO NOT put concentrated powder or The display will show 0 fiel drawer Economy Wesel times liquid detergent into the soap drawer ime i Gently close the drawer to avoid approximately 1 hour 35 mins spilling fabric conditioner Program includes a fast spin Speed Wash rle Spin Delay Energy usage 0 7 kWh Water usage 68 litres DO NOT put powder into the fabric conditioner compartment DO NOT fill fabric conditioner WHITE NYLON incorporates Creaseguard 4 compartment above MAX line fi m White nylon or white polyester cotton 4 Fabric conditioner could be lost if Select drawer is opened during the wash program Optional functions Maximum wash load Concentrated powder and liquid 3 Prewash 2 1kg 4 5ib detergent Extra Rinse Fil di g k Soap drawer Economy Wash time ill the dispensing device with the TS Speed Wash correct amount of powder or liquid as I B JI Spin Delay approximately 1 hour 15 mins recommended on page 5 of this book Energy usaga T kWh Program includes 500rpm spin Place the dispensing device upwards n Water usage 50 litres top of the laundry in the drum 12 9 Step by step2. Extra Rinse For lightly soiled articles using low temperature detergents Decreases wash time by 5 15 or 20 minutes depending on program and reduces program from three rinses to two saving 18 litres of water 6 Press this button to include a fourth rinse This uses up to 18 litres more water and adds up to 12 minutes to the wash program Programs FAST SPIN Select Separate spin dry program for any Hand wash articles which need a fast spin program 10 Soap drawer Maximum wash load Optional functions 4 5kg 10Ib None Spin time approximately 7 minutes Energy usage 0 04 kWh No water used QUICK WASH Soap drawer Suitable for most lightly soiled articles but NOT Delicates Maximum wash load 2 1kg 4 5Ib Optional functions Extra Rinse Speed Wash Wash time ge approximately 35 minutes Energy usage 0 15 kWh Water usage 41 litres Program includes 800rpm spin CONDITION RINSE Select A three rinse program to which fabric conditioner may be added followed by a fast spin program 12 Soap drawer Maximum wash load Optional functions up to 4 5kg 101b Extra Rinse i Wash time von approximately 40 minutes Energy usage 0 1 kWh Water usage 59 litres Program includes a fast spin 15 Pro
3. 11 When program ends press and release ON OFF button 12 Open door and remove load 13 Switch off and unplug 14 Turn off water supplies ty Special note The amount of water used by these machines is automatically adjusted according to the size of the wash load there is therefore no need for a separate Half Load function Quality Safety amp Environment As the owner of a new Hoover product we would like to tell you more about he high standards we have set in Quality Safety and the Environment Quality BSI BS 5750 Hoover s UK factories have been independently assessed for quality assurance by the British Standards Institution BSI and having met the requirements are now listed in the BSI Register of Firms of Assessed Capability This means that our products are made using a quality system which meets the requirements of BS 5750 Quality Systems Regular audits by BSI ensure this high quality manufacturing system is maintained Safety Although safety certification of electrical appliances is not required by law in the UK Hoover believe that independent approval is the best way of demonstrating safety in design and manufacture The British Electrotechnical Approvals Board BEAB the independent UK national authority for the safety of domestic electrical appliances ensure that European Safety Standards are met and are maintained throughout the production life of
4. HOOVER SERVICE FOR YOUR LOCAL ENGINEER PLEASE CALL OUR NATIONAL NUMBER 90 400600 NIY Areas covered by HOOVER SERVICE DEALERS Printed on Chliorine Free paper W Also Channel Islands Scilly Istes Orkney Shetlands AS See local telephone directory Hoover policy is one of continuous development and for this reason we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice HOOVER LIMITED DRAGONPARC ABERCANAID MERTHYR TYDFIL MID GLAMORGAN CF48 1PQ 56537 070 3 1992 REGISTERED TRADE MARK USERS MANUAL AUTO WASHER 1100 AC170 AC172 AUTO WASHER 1200 AC174 AC176 AUTO WASHER 1300 AC178 AC180 Safety reminders 2 Quick reference 3 Quality safety environment 4 Soap drawer Function buttons Creaseguard Delay start Step by step guide Programs Cleaning the machine Calling for service Power failure Guarantee Service map PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY This appliance must be operated in accordance with the instructions given in this manual It is for domestic use only in washing rinsing and spin drying of household textiles and garments Safety reminders User s manual This machine should only be used for its intended purpose as described in this manual Ensure that it is fully understood before operating Machine vibration Do not store items on the worktop of this machine as minor mach
5. an appliance All appliances which gain this approval are permitted to carry the BEAB mark of safety BEAB Approved Environment Hoover has made a long term commitment in all it s activities to safeguarding the environment Our environmental policy can be simply stated To adopt the best practicable environmental methods in the design production packaging use and disposal of its products whilst continuing to improve their benefits to the consumer The majority of materials in this appliance are recyclable Please use the best available disposal method to take advantage of this feature Calling for service A charge will be made if the machine is found to be in working order or has not been installed in accordance with the installation instructions er has been used incorrectly Before calling a Hoover Service Engineer run through the following checklist 1 Has all the transit packing been removed 2 Is there a working electricity supply to the machine Check using another appliance such as a table lamp 3 Has the machine been correctly levelled using the adjustable feet This will reduce vibration 4 Are the water supplies turned on 5 Are the water inlet filters clean 6 Has the machine been plumbed in correctly Check for any leaks 7 Are the drain hose or fill hoses kinked 8 Is the door fully closed 9 Has the program been set correctly 10 Has the machine pau
6. ealer Hoover Service To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of this appliance we recommend that annual maintenance and any servicing or repairs are carried out only by an authorised Hoover Service Engineer pee t ste Ne mee ttn i i i Guarantee Genuine HOOVER spares Hoovercare Always replace parts with genuine To maintain your HOOVER product in HOOVER spares These are available from your local Hoover dealer or direct from Hoover When ordering parts always quote your model number out a Hoovercare policy which for an sive maintenance and repair scheme For further information telephone your HOOVER Service local HOOVER Service Office listed i overleaf Should you require service at any time Free 5 Years Parts please call your local HOOVER Service UK amp Eire only Office listed on the back page of this book i Hoover have a computerised nationwide service network of over 500 engineers who will respond quickly to your call and guarantee your repair for 12 months call out and labour charges paid annual payment provides a comprehen In the first year Hoover will replace and fit any defective parts free of charge for the part and labour In Years 2 5 defective parts will be supplied free only if fitted in UK and Eire by Hoover and our standard YOUR GUARANTEE Hoover guarantees all parts of this product for 5 years from the date of purchase During that
7. ed turning the door may be opened and the load removed 12 Switching off Turn off the water supplies Switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply These are safety measures to ensure that no harm can occur electrically or by water leakage Program notes The Fast spin speed varies according to model and is cither 1100rpm 1200rpm or 1300rpm Modern detergents operate well at low temperatures Hoover have reduced the temperature of the Whites wash program to 85 C giving the benefit of significant savings in electricity whilst maintaining a good wash performance Reduce the load to 2 5 kg 5 5lb for highly absorbent materials such as towels and nappies Energy and water usage figures are for a full load with no options selected using a mixed fill Hot at 55 C Cold at 15 C Tf the load becomes out of balance during the spin drying stage the machine will automatically reduce to a safe spin speed 11
8. emove the load during a power cut proceed as follows If there is no water in the drum simply press the door open button and remove the load However if there is any water in the drum the door CANNOT be opened You must follow the Emergency door opening procedure DO NOT attempt to force open the door Emergency door opening 1 Switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply 2 Pull out the machine so that the back is accessible 18 Unclip the drain hose from the back panel and lower the end into a bucket The water will drain out WARNING THE WATER MAY BE VERY HOT When the bucket becomes full raise the end of the drain hose above the top of the machine This will stop the flow of water and enable the bucket to be emptied Repeat the procedure until the machine is empty Clip the hose to the back of the machine Press the door open button and remove the load Quick reference 1 Sort laundry according to wash care labels 2 Put correct weight of laundry in machine as shown in the Programs section of this book and close door 3 Add detergent and fabric conditioner 4 Turn on water supplies 5 Plug in and switch on electricity supply 6 Press the ON OFF button the display will show 0 7 Select wash program display shows program number 8 Press function buttons if required 9 Set DELAY START if required 10 Press START button
9. grams WOOLLENS Machine washable wool only Select program 7 Soap drawer Wool mixtures with cotton or viscose Maximum wash load Optional functions 2kg 4lb Extra Rinse Speed Wash Wash time approximately 45 minutes Energy usage 0 42 kWh Water usage 53 litres Program includes 800rpm spin Select program 8 Soap drawer 1m onan dpamarl COOL WASH incorporates Creaseguard Delicates fabrics not colour fast at 40 C Maximum wash load tional functions Opio 2 1kg 4 51b Extra Rinse Speed Wash Wash time approximately 35 minutes Energy usage 0 19kWh Water usage 50 litres Program includes 500rpm spin O Select program 9 Soap drawer SLOW SPIN 500RPM Separate spin dry program for any Hand wash articles which need a slow spin Maximum wash load Optional functions 2 1kg 4 5Ib None Spin time 1 approximately 3 minutes Energy usage 0 01 kWh No water used 14 Creaseguard Delay Start Creaseguard helps to minimise the creasing of fabrics It is incorporated in these programs White Nylon Minimum Iron Delicates Cool Wash The machine will stop full of water holding the program in the final rinse until you are ready to spin dry The START indicator will flash to show that
10. guide 6 Select the program Push on the centre of the program knob and release so that it pops out Turn the program selector until the number corresponding to the chosen wash program appears on the display Push the knob back in again 7 Press function buttons if required Refer to the Programs section in this book to see which functions are available with each program 10 8 Set Delay Start if required Press the button until the delay time in hours shows on the display 0H 9H 9 Start the program Press the START button to start the program The indicator will light If DELAY START has been set the indicator above the button will flash and the display will show the delay which has been set This figure counts down as each hour passes 10 The wash cycle Step by step guide 11 Remove the load If the program incorporates Creaseguard the machine will stop during the final rinse The START indicator will flash Press the START button to continue the program The indicator will stop flashing and stay lit At the end of the wash cycle the machine will switch off automatically and the functions are automatically cancelled The display shows 0 Press and release the ON OFF button to switch the machine off As long as there is no water in the drum and it has stopp
11. ine vibration may dislodge them A door interlock is fitted for safety It prevents the door being opened when there is water in the drum or if the drum is turning If the door will not open do not try to force it Garments treated with flammable cleaning sprays or liquids such as petrol must not be put in this machine Drum damage As with all washing machines coins or similar small metal objects can damage the drum Hoover will not accept responsibility for damage caused by such items Heavy items such as bath mats cotton sheets and towels should not be washed on their own Always wash them as part of a well balanced load Lighters and matches must not be left in pockets and NEVER use flammable liquids near the machine Spin sensor This machine is fitted with a Spin Sensor it stops the machine spin drying heavy unbalanced loads Glass fibre curtains should never be put in this machine Skin irritation may occur if other garments are contaminated with the glass fibres Faults Do not continue to use this machine if it appears to be faulty After use Turn off the water supplies and remove the plug from the electricity supply Always remove the plug before cleaning the appliance or attempting any maintenance task Supply cord If the supply cord on this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord which is only available from your local Hoover Service Office or an authorised Hoover D
12. lled 1 Sort the laundry Sort articles into groups according to the wash care labels Remove everything from the pockets and folds of clothes Close all zips Shake out items as much as possible instead of leaving them crumpled 8 2 Choose the program Choose the program from the Program Guide on the machine or the Programs section in this manual as shown by the wash care labels on the garments For mixed loads select the program which corresponds to the lowest wash temperature and least vigorous wash and spin action 3 Load the machine Press button to open the door Put the laundry into the machine Refer to the Programs section and do not put into the machine more than the maximum recommended wash load Close the door ensuring that it latches correctly Programs Select program 4 Soap drawer Bet MINIMUM IRON incorporates Creaseguard Coloured nylon polyester cotton and viscose articles with special finishes acrylic cotton mixtures polyester cottons Optional functions Prewash Extra Rinse Economy Speed Wash Spin Delay Maximum wash load 2 1kg 4 5lb Wash time approximately 1 hour 5 mins Energy usage 0 45 kWh Water usage 50 litres Program includes 500rpm spin Select program 5 Soap drawer i NON FAST COLOUREDS Cotton linen or viscose rayon articles which are colour fast at 40 C b
13. roduct As a guide 1 level tablespoonful 16ml Concentrated powders and liquids should be put into the dispensing devices supplied by the manufacturers NOT in the soap drawer Function buttons Standard programs can be adapted to suit your particular needs by pressing one or more of the function buttons The Programs section in this book shows which functions are available to each program The functions are automatically cancelled at the end of each program Spin Delay not New Wave 1100 Press this button to suppress the spin action and hold the program during the rinse stage To continue the program including spin action press the START button Particularly useful when using the Delay Start facility to do the washing overnight This function cannot be used with the Delicates or Woollens programs Speed Wash New Wave 1300 only Prewash Press this button to include a 30 prewash at the start of the selected wash program or extremely dirty loads This will use up to 6 5 litres additional water and 0 2kWh 0 5kWh for Whites more electricity than the standard program This function cannot be used with the Woollens or Cool Wash programs Economy Press this button to reduce wash temperature saving 0 27kWh electricity when using the new low temperature detergents The wash time is increased by up to 15 minutes depending on program
14. sed at the Creaseguard stage 11 Has the drum stopped rotating for static heating of the water 12 Have you checked that there is no water in the drum and it has stopped turning before trying to open the door 13 Has there been a power cut during the program display reads O and machine full of water Refer to Power failure section in this book If there is any doubt call your local Hoover Service Office for advice they may be able to assist you over the telephone 17 Cleaning the machine IMPORTANT Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning this appliance Wipe the inside of the drum window and the folds in the door gasket Leave the door open to dry Wipe the cabinet and the glass window with a soft cloth DO NOT use abrasive pads or cleaning agents Soap drawer removal and cleaning l Pull out drawer as far as possible 2 Gently but firmly pull out and remove the complete drawer 16 Pull off siphon tube cover from fabric conditioner compartment Wash the drawer and siphon tube cover under warm running water Clean the guides and drawer housing Re fit the siphon tube cover Re position the drawer on its runners and slide in Soap drawer This washing machine has been designed to take the maximum advantage of technical innovations These will give you lo
15. the program is at the Creaseguard stage DO NOT attempt to open the door Press the START button to complete the program The indicator will stay lit and the machine will complete the rinse and then spin dry at 500rpm This machine can be set to start the wash up to 9 hours after the program is set allowing you to do the washing at your convenience To set the delay press and hold the button until the required delay in hours appears on the display The indicator flashes once START button is pressed As each hour passes the machine will automatically count down and the number on the display will decrease When the figure gets to 0 the indicator will stop flashing and remain on The wash will begin Tf there is an interruption to the electricity supply the time delay and selected wash program and functions will be Jost The program and functions will have to be re set when the power is restored Step by step guide To cancel a program If a program is wrong use the CANCEL utton If pressed before the START button the selected program and functions including Delay Start are cancelled 2 If pressed for 1 second during a running program the program is immediately stopped and any water in the drum is pumped out The START indicator will go off The program and functions including Delay Start are cance
16. time HOOVER engineers will replace or repair all defective parts free of charge except for parts subject to fair wear and tear such as belts The engineers labour costs are chargeable after the first 12 months To qualify for benefits under the guarantee you must be able to provide proof of date of purchase and the appliance must have been supplied installed and used in accordance with Hoover instructions Consequential losses and accidental damage to the product are not covered by the guarantee If you have any trouble with your HOOVER product simply telephone your nearest HOOVER Service Office This guarantee does not affect your statutory or common law rights Hoover cannot be responsible for the results of using this machine for any purposes other than those described in these instructions This appliance conforms to the requirements of EEC radio interference directive 87 308 peak condition you may also wish to take 19 Power failure If there is a power cut the operation of the machine will be interrupted the selected wash program and any functions will be lost When power is restored the wash program and functions must be selected again and the machine re started to complete the program correctly The load may be removed from the machine when power is restored by selecting program 9 SLOW SPIN and allowing the cycle to complete Press the door open button and remove the load If you need to r
17. ut not at 60 C Optional functions Prewash Extra Rinse Economy Speed Wash Spin Delay Maximum wash load 4 5kg 10lb Wash time approximately 1 hour 15 mins Energy usage 0 3 kWh Water usage 68 litres Program includes a fast spin Select program 6 Soap drawer ele DELICATES incorporates Creaseguard Acrylics acetates triacetates including mixtures with wool polyester wool blends Optional functions Prewash Extra Rinse Economy Speed Wash Maximum wash load 2 1kg 4 5Ib Wash time Energy usage 0 42 kWh Water usage 50 litres approximately 45 minutes Program includes 500rpm spin 13 Programs Step by step guide WHITES 4 Add detergent and fabric 5 Switch on the machine Cotton or linen articles which are white or colour fast conditioner Turn on the water supplies Select to boiling Wash temperature 85 C 4 program Optional functions Maximum wash load K hg into the electricity supply and switch on 1 extra Rinse 4 5kg 101b Soap ae Economy Wash time TT Speed Wash I alu u Spin Delay approximately 1 hour 50 mins Energy usage 1 1 kWh Program includes a fast spin Water usage 68 litres Press the START button to switch on the machine FAST COLOUREDS Cotton linen or viscose rayon articles without special
18. wer electrical running costs lower water usage and lower detergent quantity requirements than conventional machines All this has been achieved whilst maintaining and in some instances further improving wash performance IMPORTANT DO NOT upset the balance of this system by overdosing with detergent Overdosing can lead to excessive foaming along with loss of performance and waste of money on detergent The recommended amounts shown on the detergent pack are for full loads in large machines these can be significantly reduced for smaller machines and lesser loads particularly in soft water supply areas Hoover recommend Ariel Ultra Ariel Liquid Bold 3 Ariel Automatic Fairy Automatic and Fairy Automatic Liquid for washing Lenor fabric conditioner for rinsing Fabric Pre wash powder a conditioner Main wash powder oy DISPENSING DEVICES Recommendations for this machine are DETERGENT Full Load Half Load Small Loads Hard Water Soft Water Hard Water Soft Water Hard Water Soft Water Powder 150 100 grams 120 80 grams 80 40 grams Conc Powder 100 80mi 80 60ml 50 30mi Liquid 120 100ml 95 80m1 70 60m1 Conc Liquid 80 60mL 65 50mt 45 35ml These doses are for normally soiled wash loads For powders cup 150 grams For concentrated powders and liquids the milli litre ml measurements are usually shown on the scoop or container provided with the p
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