Hoover HDB 284, HDB 244 User Manual

Washer Dryer Instructions for use

HDB 244 HDB 284

Contents Page

Introduction 2 General delivery notes 4 Safety notes 4 Quick start 5 Description of controls 6 Programme Table 14 Programme selector 16 Detergent drawer 20 Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use 21 Useful advice for the user 23 The main wash 24 Drying 26 Automatic washing/drying cycle 27 Drying cycle 28 Cleaning and routine maintenance 29 Investigating malfunctions 30 Technical data 32 Setting up + installation 33

BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE MAKE SURE IT IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND THAT THE TRANSIT BRACKETS ARE REMOVED AS SHOWN IN PAGE 33.

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.

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.

2 3

M) N.B!

If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor ensure that the ventilation holes on the base of the appliance are not obstructed.

N) If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down, switch it off, turn off the tap and do

not tamper with the appliance. Consult only the Authorised Technical Support Service for possible repair and ask them to use original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance.

O) If the appliance’s power cable should ever need replacing, consult the Authorised

Technical Support Service

Quick start

Washing

- Open the door by using the button “A” (Fig. 1, page 6)

- Select laundry and put it in the machine

- Close the door

- Put detergent in the compartments as indicated in the programme guide in this instruction manual

- Select programme

- Wait for the “STOP” indicator light to flash

Press additional function buttons (if required)

- Press the “Start/Pause” button (page 7)

- After few seconds the appliance starts working.

After washing

- 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 washing machine by turning the selector to “OFF” position.

- Open the door and remove the laundry.

Ensure that the machine is correctly installed in line with the instructions found on page 33.

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.

Safety notes

Note: for cleaning or maintenance of the washing machine.

A) Pull out the plug B) Turn off the tap C) Hoover equips all its appliances with earthing. Ensure that the mains supply is earthed,

and if it is not, seek assistance from a qualified person.

D) Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are wet or damp. Do not use the appliance

with bare feet.

E) The use of adapters, multiple connectors and/or extensions is not recommended.

Note: water temperature can reach 90°C during the wash cycle.

F) Check there is no water left in the drum before opening the door. G) Do not allow children or unauthorised persons to use the appliance without supervision. H) Do not pull the power cable or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the socket. I) The appliance must not be exposed to weather conditions (rain, direct sun, etc...) L) When moving the appliance never lift it by the controls or by the detergent drawer.

When in transit never rest the door against the trolley or transport the appliance without

the polystyrene base.

4 5

DRYING If you would like the drying cycle to begin automatically after washing, select the programme required using the Drying Programme Selector knob. Otherwise it is possible to finish the wash and then decide on the drying programme and load.

Description of controls

Door open button A Door locked indicator light B Start button C Start Delay button D Prewash button E Cold Wash button F Crease Guard button G Spin Speed Control Knob H Timer knob for drying programmes I “Time to end” indicator light L Buttons indicator light M Timer knob for wash programmes with OFF position N Dry indicator light O Detergent drawer P

DOOR SECURITY indicator light

The “Door Security” indicator light is illuminated when the door is fully closed and the machine is ON. When "Start/Pause" is pressed on the machine with the door closed the indicator will flash momentarily and then illuminate.

If the door is not closed the indicator will continue to flash.

Aspecial safety device prevents the door from being opened immediately after the end of the cycle. Wait for 2 minutes after the wash cycle has finished and the “Door Security” light has gone out before opening the door. At the end of the cycle turn the programme selector to "OFF" .

NOTE: When the "Start/Pause" button has been pressed, the appliance can take few seconds before it starts working.

START/PAUSE button

When a programme is selecting, wait for the “STOP” indicator light to flash before pressing the "Start/Pause" button.

Press to start the selected cycle (according to the selected cycle one indicator lights will go on) .

Changing the settings after the programmes has started (PAUSE)

The programme may be paused at any time during the wash cycle by holding down the "Start/Pause" button for about two seconds. When the machine is in the paused mode, the indicator light "Time to end" and option buttons will flash. To restart the programme, press the "Start/Pause" button once again. If you wish to add or remove items during washing, wait 2 minutes until the safety device unlocks the door. When you have carried out the manoeuvre, close the door, press "Start/Pause" button and the appliance will continue working where it left off.

CANCELLING THE PROGRAMME To cancel the programme the programme selector should be rotated to the "OFF" position.

Fig. 1

Door open button

Important: a special safety device prevents the door from opening at the end of the wash/spin cycle. at the end of the spin phase wait up to 2 minutes before opening the door.

START DELAY BUTTON

Appliance start time can be set with this button, delaying the star by 3, 6 or 9 hours. Proceed as follow to set a delayed start: Select a programme (“STOP” indicator light blinks) Press Start Delay button (each time the button is pressed the start will be delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hours respectively and the corresponding light will blink). Press START to commence the Start Delay operation (the indicator light associated with the selected Start Delay time stops blinking and remains ON). At the end of the required time delay the programme will start.

To cancel the Start Delay function: press the Start Delay button until the indicator lights will be off (The STOP light blinks) and the programme can be started manually using the START button or switch off the appliance by turning the programme selector to off position.

COLD WASH BUTTON

By pressing this button it is possible to transform every programme into a cold washing one, without modifying other characteristics (water level, times, rythmes, etc...). Curtains, small carpets, man made delicate fabrics, non coulor fast garments can be safely washed thanks to this new device.

SPIN SPEED CONTROL

ROTATES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS

The spin cycle is very important to remove as much water as possible from the laundry without damaging the fabrics. You can adjust the spin speed of the machine to suit your needs. By adjusting the control, it is possible to reduce the maximum speed, and if you wish, the spin cycle can be cancelled altogether-position .

Note: The machine is fitted with a special electronic device, which prevents the spin cycle should the load be unbalanced. This reduces the noise and vibration in the machine and so prolongs the life of your machine.

PRE-WASH BUTTON

This option is particularly useful for heavily soiled loads and can be used only on some programmes as shown in the programmes table. Detergent for this programme should be added to the compartment of the soap drawer labelled “I” (Please refer to Detergent Drawer Section of manual). We recommend you use only 20% of the recommended quantities shown on the detergent pack and fabric conditioner should not be used for this programme.

The option buttons should be selected before pressing the "Start/Pause" button.

CREASE GUARD button

Press the button to select or deselect this function. The Crease Guard function minimizes creases as much as possible with a uniquely designed anti-crease system that is tailored to specific fabrics.

MIXED FABRICS - the water is gradually cooled throughout the final two rinses with no spinning and then a delicate spin assures the maximum relaxation of the fabrics.

DELICATE FABRICS – final two rinses with no spinning and then the fabrics are left in water until it is time to unload. When you are ready to unload, press the "Crease Guard" button – this will drain.

WOOLLENS/HAND WASH/SILK – after the final rinse the fabrics are left in water until it is time to unload and the button indicator blinking.

When you are ready to unload, press the "Crease Guard" button, this will drain and spin ready for emptying.

If you do not want to spin the clothes and activate drain only:

- Turn the programme selector to the "OFF" position;

- Select programme drain only ;

- Switch on the appliance again by pressing the "Start/Pause" button.

IMPORTANT!

During the drying cycle: Drying programme can be cancelled by rotating the drying time selector to the zero position. ( ): in this case caution must be paid because the machine and clothes load may be very hot cause the cool down phase is not carry out. For a correct operation it is preferable carry out the cool down phase turning the knob in clockwise direction to the position ( ) Drying programme cannot be changed: even if the selector is set to another programme , the machine ignores this new setting and continues to complete the original drying programme.

imed programmes: 120 minutes – 60 minutes – 30 minutes: They may be used to select timed drying programmes.

IMPORTANT!

During the drying cycle: Drying time can be reduced Drying time can be cancelled by rotating the drying time selector to the zero position ( ).: in this case caution must be paid because the machine and clothes load may be very hot cause the cool down phase is not carry out. For a correct operation it is preferable carry out the cool down phase turning the knob in clockwise direction to the position ( ). Drying time cannot be increased: even if the selector is set to a higher time, the machine ignores this new setting and continues to complete the original drying cycle time.

TABLE OF DRYING TIMES (IN MINUTES):

PROGRAMME

Extra Cupboard Iron

Min 1 Kg

from 30’ from 30’ from 30’

Min 1 Kg

from 30’ from 30’

from 30’

Max 2 Kg

to 130’ to 110’ to 70’

COTTON MIXED

Max 4 Kg

to 160’ to 150’ to 130’

DRYING TIME SELECTOR KNOB

Rotates in both directions

This knob sets a programme or a drying time up to a max. 120 minutes with a cool down final phase of 10 minutes.

If the drying time is selected before or during the wash cycle the machine will automatically commence the drying programme.

If a programme has been selected which does not enable the automatic drying phase (e.g. Delicate and Woollens programmes or a drain programme),at the end of the wash cycle the light STOP will go on and will not carry out the drying cycle.

NOTE: THE DRYING TIME SELECTOR KNOB MUST BE RETURN TO THE OFF POSITION ( ) AT THE END OF EACH DRYING CYCLE.

USEFUL TIPS: The 30 minute drying programme is recommended for small loads (less than 1 kg) or slightly damp loads. Your washer-dryer ends the cycle automatically when it reaches the drying level or time selected. For the correct operation of the appliance, it is preferable not to interrupt the drying phase unless it is really necessary

Automatic Programmes: By selecting one of these 3 automatic programmes, the washerdryer will calculate the time needed for drying and the residual dampness required, according to the load and drying type and the residual dampness required, according to the load and drying type selected. After pressing the START button, one of the indicators will light to display the drying time remaining.

“ ” = Extra dry drying programme (recommended for towels, bathrobes and bulky loads)

“ ” = Cupboard dry drying programme

“ ” = Iron dry drying programme

PROGRAMME selector with "OFF" position

Rotates in both directions. The machine is turned on by selecting a programme via the programme selector. This status will be indicated by the "STOP" indicator light flashing, this light will continue to flash until the machine has started or the machine is returned to the "OFF" position.

Press the "Start/Pause" button to start the selected cycle. Once a programme is selected the programme selector remains stationary on the selected

programme till cycle ends. Switch off the washing machine by turning the selector to "OFF".

Note: The programme selector must be returned to the "OFF" position at the end of each cycle or when starting a subsequent wash cycle prior to the next programme being selected and started.

DRYING indicator light

Pilot light comes on to indicate that washer/dryer is drying.

Buttons indicator light

The indicator light around the option buttons will light when specific options are selected.

TIME TO END indicator light

In order to manage your time better, this washing machine features an indicator light system that keeps you constantly informed on the remaining cycle time.

Indicator light START:

Remaining time above 60 minutes.

Indicator light 60:

Remaining time less than 60 minutes.

Indicator light 30:

Remaining time less than 30 minutes.

Indicator light 15:

Remaining time less than 15 minutes.

Indicator light STOP:

End of the programme.

+ 14 hidden pages