HOOVER HF7 12 E User Manual

Washing machine Instructions for use Machine à laver Mode d’emploi

HF7 12 E

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Contents Page

Introduction 3

General delivery notes 4

Safety notes 4

Quick start 5

Installation & testing 6

Useful advice for the user 11

Description of controls 12

Detergent drawer 14

Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use 15

Programme selector 17

The main wash 19

Programme Table 22

Cleaning and routine maintenance 24

Trouble shooting 26

Power failure 28

Technical data 29

Customer service 30

English 2

Français 31

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Introduction

Please read and follow these instructions carefully and operate the machine accordingly.This booklet provides important guidelines for safe use, installation, maintenance and some useful advice for best results when using your machine. Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners.

Note: this machine is solely for domestic use, i.e. to wash, rinse and spin dry household textiles and garments.

Notes on disposal

All packaging materials used are environmentally-friendly and recyclable. Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally-friendly means.

Your retailer or local council will be able to give you details of current means of disposal.

Appliances that have reached the end of their useful life are not worthless rubbish! Valuable materials can be salvaged from an old appliance via scrap reprocessing.

Note: to ensure safety when disposing of an old washing machine disconnect the mains plug from the socket, cut the mains power cable and destroy this together with the plug. To prevent children shutting themselves in the machine break the door hinges or the door lock.

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General delivery notes

Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance:

– Instruction manual – Guarantee card – Blanking plug – Inlet hoses & bracket – Base panel & x2 push clips

Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. If it has, call the GIAS Service, Hoover Service or an authorised Hoover dealer. Please see Customer Service.

Safety notes

Note: before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance of the washing machine.

A) Disconnect the plug from the mains supply. B) Turn off the water supply. C) Ensure that the mains power supply is earthed, if not, seek assistance from a

qualified electrician.

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.

F) Caution: water temperature can reach 90°C during

the whites wash cycle and as a result the door glass may get very hot.

G) Check there is no water visible in the drum before opening the door. H) Do not allow children or unauthorised persons to use the appliance without

supervision.

I) Do not pull the power cable or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the

socket.

J) The appliance must not be exposed to weather conditions (rain, direct sun,

etc...).

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K) When moving the appliance never lift it by the controls, the detergent drawer,

the hoses or the power cable. To avoid damaging the door when moving the appliance never rest the door against objects e.g a trolley.

L) IMPORTANT!

If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor ensure that the ventilation

through the base of the appliance is not obstructed. M) When lifting the machine always use two people to help avoid injuries. N) If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down, switch it off, disconnect

the plug from the socket, turn off the water supply and do not tamper with the

appliance.

Consult Hoover Service or GIAS Service for possible repair. Failure to comply

with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance. O) If the appliance’s power cable is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord

which is only available from GIAS Service, Hoover Service or an authorised

Hoover dealer. P) After the machine has been installed, ensure that the mains plug and water

supply valves are easily accessible. Q) Glass fibre curtains should never be put into this machine. R) Lint or fluff must not be allowed to collect on the floor around the outside of this

machine. S) Always ensure that the door locked indicator neon has switched itself off before

opening the door. By doing so the machine is allowed to cool down before the

laundry is handled. T) Always ensure to fit the base panel to the machine.

Quick start

Washing

– Open the door by pressing the “Porte” button. – Select the laundry and put it in the machine. – Close the door. – Put the detergent in the dispenser compartments. – Select programme by turning the programme knob. – Select any function buttons required and then press the “DEPART/PAUSE”

button. The button functions are selected when the button neon is lit.

After washing – Wait about two minutes for the door locking device

to disengage. The “Porte Securisée” neon will go out.

– Switch off the washing machine by turning the

programme knob to the “Arrêt” position.

– Open the door and remove the laundry.

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Remove the machine from the packaging - close to where it will finally be positioned - and proceed as follows:

On the back of the machine

1) Remove the central screw A and

side screws B and pull out the transit

bracket C along with the red locator.

2) Tilt the machine forward and remove

the polystyrene spacers.

3) Cover the central hole using the cap

enclosed in the instructions bag.

4) Adjust the two feet at the front to

level the machine.

5) Tilt the machine forward and locate

the base panel by (1) removing the

paper backing from the adhesive tape,

(2) locate the base panel in the front of the

machine, (3) offer the base panel up to the

base of the washing machine and locate

the two push clips.

Installation & testing

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Note: we recommend you keep the transit bracket and screws to protect the machine for future transit. The Manufacturers will not be responsible for any damage to the machine caused by not following the instructions relating to releasing the transit protection. The user is responsible for all installation costs.

Connecting the fill hose

This machine has an inlet hose with a 19 mm (3/4”) threaded ferrule fitted to the end to attach between the threaded connector on the appliance and the water supply.

Only use the new hose supplied to connect the machine and ensure that the sealing washer is in place inside the hose connector. Do not re-use old hoses which are attached to existing installations. Do not over-tighten the connection. Hand tight is sufficient. Do not trap or kink the hose.

1. Connect the elbow end of the hose to the

back of the machine.

2. Connect the straight end of the hose to the

stop taps.

Acqua-stop (fitted to certain models)

The fill hose supplied with this machine has a double skin and incorporates a water valve (A). If the inner hose bursts the valve will automatically shut off the water supply to prevent flooding. The indicator turns red (B). Should this happen, turn off the water supply immediately and have a new fill hose fitted by Hoover Service.

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If the inlet hose’s connection point is changed, check that the 3/4” threaded ferrule on the inlet hose is firmly attached to the electrovalve connector.

Water supply requirements

Connect the machine to the drainage system used by household sinks.

THIS MACHINE MUST BE CONNECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WATER SUPPLY REGULATIONS.

No other appliance should be plumbed into the standpipe.

There are two possible arrangements which can be seen below:-

DRAIN HOSE

HOSE SUPPORT

CROOK

12-15 cm

32 mm

min

60-80 cm

HOSE SUPPORT CROOK

ATTACH HOSE SECURELY TO

WASTE OUTLET

DRAIN HOSE

FIX SECURELY ABOVE OVERFLOW OUTLET OF SINK

For the washing machine to function properly the outlet end of the drain hose must be at a minimum of 60 cm and a maximum of 80 cm from the ground.

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Testing the installation

Refer to the programme guide for details of how to select programmes.

1. Turn on the water supply and check for leaks from fill hose.

2. Switch on the electricity supply.

3. Select a spin programme and then press the “DEPART/PAUSE” button to start

the machine.

Allow the programme to continue for one minute and then cancel the

programme (please refer to “Description of Controls” section for cancelling the

programme). This will remove any water remaining in the machine from factory

testing.

4. To check for cold water filling to the machine:

Select a rinse programme and press the “DEPART/PAUSE” button to start the

machine.

Allow the tumble action to continue until the water has pumped out.

Check that the drain outlet is not leaking or overflowing.

5. Switch off the machine at the end of the cycle by turning the programme knob

to the “Arrêt” position.

6. If the machine takes longer than one minute to empty check the drain hoses

for kinks.

Installation testing is now complete.

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To ensure the drum is thoroughly clean after testing and storage, select programme 1 and run the machine for a complete cycle using only wash detergent and water.

If the machine is not to be used immediately, switch off the mains power supply and remove the plug from the power socket. We also recommend that the water stop taps are turned off.

Note: it is advisable to isolate the washing machine from the water and electricity supplies after each wash.

Electricity supply and safety advice

Washing machines are supplied to operate at a voltage of 230V, 50 Hz singlephase. Check that the conductor is powerful enough to supply at least 3.0 kW, then connect the plug to an earthed socket.

Electricity can be extremely dangerous. This washing machine must be earthed.

The socket outlet and the plug on the appliance must be of the same type.

It is not advisable to use multiple adapters and/or extension leads.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes: Blue – NEUTRAL Brown – LIVE Green and Yellow – EARTH

If the mains cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is only obtainable from the Hoover spares service, GIAS Service or an authorised Hoover dealer.

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Useful washing advice

Tips on using your appliance in the most environmentally-friendly and economical way.

Loading your washing machine

To make further reductions of energy, water and detergent consumption, we recommend that you put a full load into your machine. Energy savings of up to 50% can be achieved by washing one full load compared to two half loads.

When is prewashing really needed?

Only with particularly dirty loads! Energy savings of 5 to 15% are made by not selecting the prewash option for less dirty laundry.

Which wash temperature should you choose?

Using stain removers before machine washing reduces the need to wash at temperatures over 60°C. Energy savings of up to 50% can be made by using a 40°C wash temperature.

Heavily soiled laundry

To ensure the best performance when washing a particularly dirty load, we recommend that you reduce the amount of items to be put into the machine. If the drum is not crammed full, the items will circulate more freely and will wash cleaner.

ARIEL - Chosen and recommended by Hoover

When we produce a new washing machine we subject it to every test possible. And one of the most important tests is the one that enables our experts to identify the most suitable detergent for solving laundry problems. Ariel was able to meet our needs: to make the washing machine function efficiently, not compromise the machine’s lifespan and produce the best wash results. Consistently excellent results, which was the main aim of the test we carried out, determined our choice and our recommendation. The prime function of a detergent that answers all washing requirements is to work with the water to remove dirt from fabrics, holding it in suspension until it is removed when the water is pumped out, and to control the amount of foam forming in the washing machine, without damaging the fibres of the items being washed. Ariel fully satisfies all these requirements, as it contains high quality elements, the result of the most advanced research, ensuring excellent results under all conditions.

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Description of Controls

All the controls on your product’s control panel are listed as follows.The button function is selected when the button neon is lit. Carefully read the relevant descriptions detailed below:

DEPART/PAUSE DEPART

After selecting the programme press the DEPART/PAUSE button once to start the machine. The “Porte Securisée” neon will illuminate and there will be a short time delay to the start of the programme while the machine sets the wash parameters for the selected programme. The “DEPART” neon in the “TEMPS RESTANT” indicator will illuminate. If the duration of the programme you have selected is shorter than 60 minutes, then the time remaining indicator will illuminate accordingly.

PAUSE

The programme may be paused at any time during the wash cycle by holding down the Depart/Pause button for about two seconds. When the machine is in the paused mode, the time remaining for the programme in the “TEMPS RESTANT” indicator and function buttons will flash. To restart the programme press the Depart/Pause button once again.

CANCEL

To cancel the programme the Depart/Pause button must be pressed down for five seconds. To signify that the programme has been cancelled the “Arrêt” light in the “Temps Restant” indicator will light.

“Porte” button

A special safety device prevents the door from being opened immediately after the end of the cycle. “Porte Securisée” indicator light is illuminated when the door is fully closed. Wait for 2 minutes after the wash cycle has finished and the Porte Securisée neon has gone off before opening the door. As a safety measure check that there is no water evident in the drum.

“Extra Charge” button

This option can only be utilised for cotton programmes. Hoover has designed this special wash boost system for “Large Wash Loads” – by selecting the option, the volume of water within the selected wash cycle and the length of time of the programme are increased to improve the wash performance for the bigger load.

“Mini Charge” Button

By selecting this option, the machine will wash a small quantity of fabrics (1-2kg), avoiding every kind of waste.Thus, the water consumption is reduced by up to 55%, the energy consumption is cut by up to 60% and the time needed is halved.

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The tables in the washing section describe the various programmes and illustrate the number or symbol to select for them.

Note: this model is fitted with an electronic “sensor” device that checks the load is balanced correctly. If the load is slightly unbalanced the machine will re-balance it automatically to then carry out the normal spin. If, after several attempts, balance is not restored a reduced spin speed will be used. If loads are seriously unbalanced the spin stage will be cancelled. This helps limit vibration, reduce noise and improve the washing machine’s reliability and life.

Note: do not press the “Depart/Pause” button before selecting the programme. If this does happen, cancel the programme (that you have accidentally selected) by pressing the “Depart/Pause” button for five seconds (see “Programme cancelled” description).

PROGRAMME Selector

“Extra Rinçage” button

This option adds more water at the rinsing stage. This can help prevent skin irritation from detergent residue for people with particularly sensitive skin. Selecting the “Extra Rinçage” button is also recommended when washing heavily soiled fabrics which need a lot of detergent, or when the wash load contains towelling fabrics that have a greater tendency to retain detergent.

“Lavage Rapide” Button

This option can be utilised on cottons and synthetics. By selecting the “Lavage Rapide” option, the wash time may be reduced by up to 50 minutes, depending on the selected programme, temperature and load, without giving up a good wash quality.

Spin Speed Selector

By adjusting the control knob it is possible to reduce the maximum speed of your selected programme to suit your needs and help reduce creasing of fabrics. Turn the spin speed selector knob until the indicator aligns with the required spin.

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– the third, labelled “ ” is for special additives, fabric softeners, fragrances,

starch, brighteners etc.

The machine is programmed to automatically take up additives during the final rinse stage for all wash cycles.

Note: only put special additives, fabric softeners, fragrances, starch, brighteners, etc, in the third compartment.

Note: some forms of detergents are difficult to dispense from the drawer e.g. concentrated powders. For these, we suggest you use the recommended dispenser which is placed inside the drum.

This ensures that the liquid detergent is dispersed in the drum only when needed.

Detergent drawer

The detergent draw is split into 3 compartments:

– the first, labelled “I”, is for detergent utilised

during Prewash.

– the second, labelled “II”, is for detergent

utilised during the main wash.

Main wash

powder

Pre-wash

powder

Fabric conditioner

“Temps Restant – EN MINUTES” System

In order to better manage your time, this washing machine features an indicator light system that keeps you constantly informed on the remaining cycle time. Indicator light Depart: 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 Arrêt: End of the programme.

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Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use

Choice of detergent General purpose detergents

– Powder detergents, for a thorough wash, with bleaching agents, are particularly

suitable for use in hot wash programmes (60°C and over), for heavily soiled and stained laundry.

– Liquid detergents, are 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.

Special detergents

– Detergents for coloureds and delicates, without added bleach, also often

without any optical brightening agents, to preserve the colour.

– Detergents for a thorough wash, without added bleach or enzymes, particularly

suitable for handling woollen fibres.

– Detergents for curtains with optical brightening agents, resistant to light, to

prevent yellowing from sunlight.

– Special detergents for programmed use of chemical substances, depending on

fabric type, degree of soiling and water hardness.

Here basic detergents, softeners, bleaches/stain removers can be added separately.

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.

Do not put solvents in the washing machine! Keep detergents and other laundry products out of children’s reach.

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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!

Dosages

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 softer the water supply, the less detergent is required.

- the degree of soiling, it is possible to reduce the amount of detergent used

depending on the degree of soiling. Use less detergent for less soiled items.

- amount of laundry, it is possible to reduce the amount of detergent when

washing only a small amount of laundry. For smaller loads use less detergent. The amounts shown on pack for detergents for washing delicates often already refer to a reduced wash size. Follow the dosage instructions!

Dosage for powder detergent

For normal and low concentration detergents: for normally soiled laundry

choose a programme without prewash. Put the detergent in compartment II of the drawer. For heavily soiled laundry, choose a programme with prewash. Put 1/4 of the detergent in compartment I, 3/4 in compartment II of the drawer. When using water softeners, first put in the detergent, then add the softener to compartment II. For highly concentrated detergents not in single dose format, follow exactly what is shown on pack with regards to 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.

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 recommended dispenser which is placed in the drum.

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Programme selector

The washing machine has different programme groups according to type of wash, temperature, spin speeds and duration for handling the various types of fabric and their level of soiling (see wash programme guide).

1. COTON

The programmes are designed for maximum washing and rinsing. With spin cycles in between, they guarantee the laundry is rinsed perfectly. The final spin cycle ensures laundry is spun dry as much as possible up to the maximum speed.

2. SYNTHETIQUES and mixed fabrics

Washing and rinsing performance is optimised through drum rotation speeds and water levels. The delicate action spin minimises creasing.

3. DELICATS

This is a new concept in washing, with a cycle that comprises of alternate periods of activity and pauses, particularly suitable for washing very delicate fabrics, such as Pure New Wool.

Wash and rinsing are carried out using a high water level to provide the best results.

4. PROGRAMMES SPECIAUX i) “Special AA” PROGRAMME at 40°C

This special programme has been studied to allow you to obtain the best washing performance, even at full load, as the 60°C Cotton programme (the normative cycle), but with the double advantage of:

- washing cotton and mixed in the same cycle

- energy saving due to 40°C temperature, instead of 60°C.

ii) “Express 44'-29'” – FAST PROGRAMMES

By maintaining exceptional washing performance, these programmes allow you to know in advance the necessary time for your everyday laundry. In fact, this washing machine is equipped with two daily rapid programmes at 40°C, that were just studied for:

- lightly soiled fabrics;

- medium or little load.

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“Express” 40°C - 29'

A complete washing cycle (wash, rinse and spin), able to wash in approximately 29 minutes:

- a maximum load of 2 kgs;

- lightly soiled fabrics (cotton and mixed fabrics).

We recommend, with this programme, a 20% detergent loading dose (compared to the normal one), in order to avoid detergent waste.

“Express” 40°C - 44'

A complete washing cycle (wash, rinse and spin), able to wash in approximately 44 minutes:

- a maximum load of 3.5 kgs;

- lightly soiled fabrics (cotton and mixed fabrics).

We recommend, with this programme, a 30% detergent loading dose (compared to the normal one), in order to avoid detergent waste.

iii) “Lavage Main”

This washing machine also has a gentle “Lavage Main” programme cycle. This programme allows a complete washing cycle for garments specified as ‘Hand Wash only’ on the fabric label.

The programme has a maximum temperature of 30° and concludes with 2 rinses, one for fabric conditioner, and a slow spin.

iv) “Sport”

The washing machine has a unique “SPORT” programme.

It is specially designed to wash mixed sportswear fabrics that cannot be washed on hotter programmes and is designed to remove the soiled and staining created by participation in sports activities.

This programme starts with a cold prewash that breaks down and loosens any excess dirt and then washes at a cool 30°C, rinses twice (one is for fabric conditioner) and spins slowly for the best care of your heavily soiled, delicate garments.

Hoover has given sports items their own wash care programme.

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