Hoover Domestic Appliance User Manual
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1. I el tl g Hen ces approximately 1 hour 5 mins ee aise The machine will complete the rinse Program includes 500rpm and then spin dry at 500xpm spin The machine will stop full of water holding the wash in the final rinse until you are ready to spin dry MINIMUM IRON teal Coloured nylon polyester cotton and viscose articles with Select special finishes acrylic cotton mixtures polyester cottons program Compulsory functions Maximum wash load 2 1kg 4 51b 9 None Wash time Soap drawer Optional functions Creaseguard alu Half load DELICATES EZA Acrylics acetates triacetates including mixtures with wool polyester wool blends The indicator will light to show that the program is at the Creaseguard stage approximately 50 minutes Program includes 500rpm DO NOT attempt to open the door spin Select program Compulsory functions Maximum wash load 10 None 2 1kg 4 5lb Soap drawer Optional functions Wash time I e ll Creaseguard approximately 40 minutes Program includes 500rpm spin 14 7 Step by step guide 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 2 Choose the program Choose th2. so that the back is accessible 3 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 18 Quick reference 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 drum is completely empty Clip the hose to the back of the machine Press the door open button and remove the load 1 Sort laundry according to wash care labels 2 Put correct weight of laundry in machine as shown in the Programs section and close door 3 Add detergent and fabric conditioner 4 Select wash program 5 Set function switches 6 Turn on water supplies 7 Plug in and switch on electricity supply 8 Set ON OFF switch to on 9 When program ends set ON OFF switch to off 10 Open door and remove load 11 Switch off and unplug 12 Turn off water supplies cs Quality Safety amp Environment As the owner of a new Hoover product we would like to tell you more about the 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 BSD and having met the requirements are now listed in the BSI Register of Firms of A
3. 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 Lighters and matches must not be left in pockets and NEVER use flammable liquids near the 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 they may cause excessive vibration and noise Always wash them as part of a well balanced load Safety reminders Dispensing devices used for concentrated washing powder and liquid detergent must be removed from the drum at the end of the wash 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 onl
4. CHAU eas HOOVER SERVICE FOR YOUR LOCAL ENGINEER PLEASE CALL OUR NATIONAL NUMBER 0990 400600 YI Areas covered by HOOVER SERVICE DEALERS Printed on Chliorine Free paper WW Also Channel Islands Scilly isles Orkney Shetlands RS 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 068 1 1992 REGISTERED TRADE MARK a p LLI E HOOVER CLASSICA AUTO WASHER 800 AC154 AC156 AUTO WASHER 1000 AC158 AC160 AUTO WASHER 1100 AC162 AC164 Safety reminders 2 Quick reference 3 Quality safety environment 4 Soap drawer 5 Function buttons 6 Creaseguard 7 Step by step guide 8 10 Programs 11 15 Cleaning the machine 16 Calling for service 17 Emergency door opening 18 Guarantee 19 Service map 20 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 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 machine
5. H Delicate fabrics not colourfast at 40 C Select program program Compulsory functions Maximum wash load 11 None 2 1kg 4 51b Soap drawer Optional functions Wash time Creaseguard approximately 35 minutes Half load Program includes 500rpm spin SYNTHETICS RINSE 12 Separate rinse for man made fibres Fabric conditioner may be added Compulsory functions Maximum wash load 2 1kg 4 51b None Optional functions Wash time Creaseguard approximately 8 minutes Program includes 500rpm spin Select program 13 SLOW SPIN 500RPM Separate spin dry program for any Hand wash articles which need a slow spin Compulsory functions Maximum wash load None 2 1kg 4 51b Soap drawer I li Optional functions None Spin time approximately 5 minutes 15 Programs Creaseguard WHITE NYLON Creaseguard helps to minimise the creasing of fabrics EA White nylon or white polyester cotton Select Switch on CREASEGUARD to program Compulsory functions Maximum wash load incorporate it into these programs 8 None 2 1kg 4 51b White Nylon TERE g Minimum Iron Switch off CREASEGUARD to Soap drawer Optional functions Wash time Delicates complete the program reaseguard i i
6. am 10 As long as there is no water in the drum and it has stopped turning press the button to open the door 10 Switching off Turn off the water supplies Set the ON OFF switch to 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 Programs S Program notes The Fast spin speed varies according to model and is either 800rpm 1000rpm or 1100rpm Moder 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 5Ib for highly absorbent materials such as towels and nappies If the load becomes out of balance during the spin drying stage the machine will automatically reduce to a safe spin speed Ji PREWASH Separate wash at 30 C for heavily soiled articles Select Use before main wash program program Compulsory functions Maximum wash load 1 None 4 5kg 101b Soap drawer Optional functions Wash time ifen None approximately 16 mins 11
7. e approximately 7 minutes vl 13 Programs WHITES Cotton or linen articles which are white or colour fast to boiling Wash temperature 85 C Select program 3 Select program Compulsory functions Maximum wash load 2 None 4 5kg 101b Soap drawer Optional functions Wash time I 67a I Half load approximately 1 hour 45 mins Program includes a fast spin FAST COLOUREDS Cotton linen or viscose rayon articles without special finishes colour fast at 60 C Compulsory functions Maximum wash load None 4 5kg 101b Soap drawer ia Optional functions Wash time Half load approximately 1 hour 25 mins Program includes a fast spin NON FAST COLOUREDS Select program 4 Cotton linen or viscose rayon articles which are colour fast at 40 C but not at 60 C Compulsory functions Maximum wash load None 4 5kg 10Ib Soap drawer I ln Optional functions Wash time Half load approximately 55 mins Program includes a fast spin 12 Step by step guide 4 Add detergent and fabric conditioner Pull out drawer and add right amount of powder and fabric conditioner as recommended on page 5 of this book DO NOT put concentrated powder or liquid detergent into the soap drawer Gently close the drawer to avoid spi
8. e program from the Program Guide on the machine or the Programs section in this book 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 i WOOLLENS Machine washable woo only Select Wool mixtures with cotton or viscose program Compulsory functions Maximum wash load 5 Wool 2kg 4ib Soap drawer Optional functions Wash time None approximately 55 minutes Program includes a fast spin Select COTTONS RINSE Separate rinse for natural fibres Fabric conditioner may be added Pele program Compulsory functions 6 None Soap drawer Optional functions Wool Maximum wash load Up to 4 5kg 101b Rinse time approximately 12 minutes Program includes a fast spin Select FAST SPIN Separate spin dry programme for any Hand wash articles which need a fast spin program Compulsory functions Maximum wash load 7 None 4 5kg 10Ib Soap drawer Optional functions Spin time Non
9. ees all parts of this product for 5 years from the date of purchase During that 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 nearest HOOVER Service Office Hoover cannot be responsible for the results of using this machine for any purposes other than those described in these instructions 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 This guarantee does not affect your statutory or common law rights This appliance conforms to the requirements of EEC radio interference directive 87 308 Emergency door opening The operation of the machine may be interrupted by a power failure If the machine stops and there is no water in the drum press the door open button and remove the load However if there is water left in the drum the door cannot be opened DO NOT attempt to force open the door To remove the load proceed as follows 1 Switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply 2 Pull out the machine
10. ently 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 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 lower 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 Be p conditioner f required DISPENSING DEVICES Recommendations for this machine are DETERGENT Full Load Half L
11. lling fabric conditioner DO NOT put powder into the fabric conditioner compartment DO NOT fill fabric conditioner compartment above MAX line Fabric conditioner could be lost if drawer is opened during the wash Concentrated powder and liquid detergent Fill the dispensing device with the amount recommended on page 5 Place the dispensing device upwards on top of the laundry in the drum 5 Select the program Push on the centre of the program knob and release so that it pops out Turn the selector until the number corresponding to the chosen wash program appears in the window Push the knob back in again 6 Switch on functions Refer to the Programs section in this book to see which functions must be selected and which are optional Step by step guide 7 Start the program Turn on the water supplies Plug into the electricity supply and switch on 9 Remove the load Set the ON OFF switch to on to start the program The indicator will light 8 The wash cycle On certain programs see page 7 if CREASEGUARD is switched on the machine will stop during the final rinse The indicator will light Switch off CREASEGUARD to continue the progr
12. oad 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 80m1 80 60ml 50 30m1 Liquid 120 100ml 95 80m1 70 60m1 Conc Liquid 80 60m1 65 50ml 45 35ml These doses are for normally soiled wash loads For powders 1 cup 150 grams For concentrated powders and liquids the milli litre ml measurements are usually shown on the scoop or container provided with the product As a guide 1 level tablespoonful 16ml Concentrated powders and liquids should be put into the dispensing devices supplied by the manufacturer NOT in the soap drawer Function buttons Standard programs can be adapted to suit your particular needs by switching on one or more of the function buttons Certain programs must have a function selected in order to operate The Programs section in this book shows which functions are optional and which must be selected To seleet a function press in the bottom arrowed end of the switch To cancel press in the top of the switch Half load Wool Switch on this function when washing small loads ie half weight to save water and electricity DO NOT use this function when washing woollens Switch on to provide a super gentle wash action for machine washable woollens DO NOT tumble dry woollens Programs Select COOL WAS
13. ons or 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 Calling for service 12 Has the program been set correctly Has the machine paused at the Creaseguard stage Has the drum stopped rotating for static heating of the water Have you checked that there is no water in the drum and it has stopped turning before trying to open the door If there is any doubt call your local Hoover Service Office for advice 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 1 Pull out drawer as far as possible 2 G
14. ssessed 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 an appliance All appliances which gain this approval are permitted to carry the BEAB mark of safety BEAB Approved Environmental Statement 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 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 instructi
15. y obtainable from your local Hoover Service Office or an authorised Hoover Dealer 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 Guarantee Genuine HOOVER spares Always replace parts with genuine HOOVER spares These are available from your local Hoover dealer or direct from Hoover When ordering parts always quote your model number HOOVER Service Should you require service at any time please call your local HOOVER Service Office listed on the back page of this book 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 Hoovercare To maintain your HOOVER product in peak condition you may also wish to take out a Hoovercare policy which for an annual payment provides a comprehen sive maintenance and repair scheme For further information telephone your local HOOVER Service Office listed overleaf Free 5 Years Parts UK amp Eire only 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 call out and labour charges paid YOUR GUARANTEE Hoover guarant
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