Hoover HL4 User Manual

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Carefully read this manual for correct and safe appliance use and for helpful tips on efficient maintenance.

Only use the washing machine after carefully reading these instructions. We recommend you always keep this manual on hand and in good condition for any future owners.

Please check that the appliance is delivered with this instruction manual, warranty certificate, service centre address and energy efficiency label. Also check that plugs, drain hose support hook and liquid detergent or bleach tray (only on some models) are included. We recommend you keep all these components.

On receipt of your appliance please check it carefully for damage. Any damage found must be reported to the delivery driver immediately. Alternatively damage found must be reported to the retailer within 2 days of receipt.

Each product is identified by a unique 16character code, also called the “serial number”, printed on the sticker. This can be found inside the door opening. This code is a unique code for your product that you will need to register the product warranty, or if you need to contact the customer service centre.

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

WEEE contains both polluting substances (which can cause negative consequences for the environment) and basic components (which can be re-used). It is important to have WEEE subjected to specific treatments, in order to remove and dispose properly all pollutants, and recover and recycle all materials. Individuals can play an important role in ensuring that WEEE does not become an environmental issue; it is essential to follow some basic rules:

! WEEE should not be treated as household

waste;

! WEEE should be handed over to the relevant

collection points managed by the municipality or by registered companies. In many countries, for large WEEE, home collection could be present.

In many countries, when you buy a new appliance, the old one may be returned to the retailer who has to collect it free of charge on a one-to-one basis, as long as the equipment is of equivalent type and has the same functions as the supplied equipment.

1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

2. INSTALLATION

3. PRACTICAL TIPS

4. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

5. QUICK USER GUIDE

6. CONTROLS AND PROGRAMS

THROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY

Environmental conditions

Contents

1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

! This appliances is intended to

be used in household and similar applications such as:

- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

- Farm houses;

- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

- Bed and breakfast type environments.

A different use of this appliance from household environment or from typical housekeeping functions, as commercial use by expert or trained users, is excluded even in the above applications. If the appliance is used in a manner inconsistent with this it may reduce the life of the appliance and may void the manufacturer’s warranty. Any damage to the appliance or other damage or loss arising through use that is not consistent with domestic or household use (even if located in a domestic or household environment) shall not be accepted by the manufacturer to the fullest extent permitted by law.

! This appliance can be used by

children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance

in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

! Children should be supervised

to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

! Children of less than 3 years

should be kept away unless continuously supervised.

! If the supply cord is damaged, it

must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

! Only use the hose-sets

supplied with the appliance for the water supply connection (do not reuse old hose-sets).

! Water pressure must be between

0.05 MPa and 0.8 MPa.

! Make sure carpets or rugs do

not obstruct the base or any of the ventilation openings.

! The OFF condition is reached

placing the reference mark on the programmes control/knob in the vertical position. Any other different position of such control sets the machine in ON condition (only for models with programmes knob).

! After installation, the appliance

must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

! The maximum load capacity of

dry clothes depends on the model used (see control panel).

! To consult the product technical

specification please refer to the manufacturer website.

! Before cleaning or maintaining

the washing machine, unplug the appliance and turn off the water tap.

! Make sure the electrical system

earthed

. Otherwise, seek

qualified professional assistance.

! Please do not use converters,

multiple sockets or extension cords.

! Make sure there is no water in

the drum before opening the door.

! Do not pull on the power cord

or appliance to unplug the machine.

! Do not expose the washing

machine to rain, direct sunlight or other weather elements. Protect from possible freezing.

! When moving, do not lift the

washing machine by the knobs or detergent drawer; during transport, never rest the door on the trolley. We recommend two people lift the washing machine.

! In the event of fault and/or

malfunction, turn off the washing machine, close the water tap and do not tamper with the appliance. Immediately contact the Customer Service Centre and only use original spare parts. Failure to observe these instruction may jeopardise appliance safety.

By placing the

mark on this product, we are confirming compliance to all relevant European safety, health and environmental requirements which are applicable in legislation for this product.

Safety instructions

WARNING:

water may reach very high temperatures during the wash cycle.

2. INSTALLATION

! Release the power chord and

drain hose from the securing clip at the rear of the machine.

! Remove the 2 or 4 transportation

screws (A) on the back and remove the 2 or 4 flat washers, rubber bungs and plastic spacer tubes (B) as illustrated in figure 1.

! If the washing machine is built-in,

unscrew the 3 or 4 transportation screws (A) and remove the 3 or 4 flat washers, rubber bungs and plastic spacer tubes (B).

During the removal of the screws occasionally spacer tubes fall inside the product, these can be remove by tilting the product forward and recovering them from the floor or inside the base of the machine.

! Cover the open transportation

screw holes with the 2 or 4 plastic caps included in the instruction bag.

! Place the corrugated plastic

sheet, found on top of the appliance during the unpacking process, into the base of the appliance as shown in figure 2 (according to the model, consider version A, B or C).

WARNING:

keep packaging materials away from children.

! Connect the water hose to the water

supply tap (fig. 3) only using the hose supplied with the appliance (do not reuse old hose-sets).

! Some models may include one or more of

the following features:

! HOT&COLD (fig. 4):

water mains connection settings with hot and cold water for higher energy savings. Connect the grey tube to the cold water tap and the red one to the hot water tap. The machine can be connected to the cold water tap only: in this case, some programs may start a few minutes later.

! AQUASTOP (fig. 5):

a device located on the supply tube that stops water flow if the tube deteriorates; in this case, a red mark will appear in the window “A” and the tube must be replaced. To unscrew the nut, press the one-way lock device "B".

! AQUAPROTECT – SUPPLY TUBE WITH

GUARD (fig. 6):

Should water leak from the primary internal tube "A", the transparent containment sheath "B" will contain water to permit the washing cycle to complete. At the end of the cycle, contact the Customer Service Centre to replace the supply tube.

! The washing machine should be installed

in its final position such that the water fill hose is not kinked or trapped. The corrugated drain hose should be inserted into suitable drain pipe of between 50 cm and 85 cm height above the floor using the curved drain hose support. If an under sink connection is used the drain hose must be routed above the sink overfill opening to prevent back siphoning. Care must be taken to avoid kinking or trapping the drain hose (fig. 7).

min 50 cm max 85 cm

+2,6 mt

max

max 100 cm

min 4 cm

Hydraulic connections

Setting

! Level the appliance using the feet as

illustrated in figure 8: a. turn the nut clockwise to release the

screw;

b. rotate the foot to raise or lower it until it

touches to the floor;

c. lock the foot, screwing in the nut, until it

tightens against to the bottom of the washing machine.

! Plug in the appliance.

The detergent draw is split into 3 compartments as illustrated in figure 9:

! compartment "1": for prewash detergent; ! compartment “ ”: for special additives,

softeners, starch fragrances, etc.;

! compartment "2": for washing detergent.

A liquid detergent cup is also included IN SOME MODELS (fig. 10). To use it, place it

in compartment "2". This way, liquid detergent will only enter the drum at the right time. The cup can also be used for bleach when the “Rinse” program is selected.

WARNING: contact the Customer Service Centre should the power cord need replacement.

Detergent drawer

WARNING: only use liquid products; the washing machine is set to automatically dose additives at each cycle during the last rinse.

WARNING: some detergents are not designed for use in the dispenser drawer but are supplied with their own dispenser that is placed in the drum directly.

WARNING: installation faults are not covered by the manufacturers warranty.

3. PRACTICAL TIPS

WARNING: when sorting laundry, make sure:

- have eliminated metallic objects such as hooks or clips, pins, coins, from laundry;

- to have buttoned pillow cases, closed zips, tied loose belts and long robe ribbons;

- to have removed rollers, hooks or clips from curtains;

- to have carefully read clothing washing labels;

- to have removed any persistent stains using specific detergents.

! When washing rugs, bedcovers or other

heavy clothing, we recommend you avoid the spinning cycle.

! To wash wool, make sure the item can be

machine washed and marked by the “Pure virgin wool” symbol with the “Does not mat” or “Machine washable” label.

A guide environmentally friendly and economic use of your appliance.

Maximise The Load Size

! Achieve the best use of energy, water,

detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size. Save up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads.

Do you need to pre-wash?

! For heavily soiled laundry only!

SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry.

Is a hot wash required?

! Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak

dried in stains in water before washing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme. Save up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme.

Following is a quick guide with tips and recommendations on detergent use at the various temperatures. In any case, always read the instructions on the detergent for correct use and doses.

Load tips

Helpful suggestions for the user

When washing heavily soiled whites, we recommend using cotton programs of 60°C or above and a

normal washing powder (heavy duty) that contains bleaching agents that at medium/high temperatures provide excellent results.

For washes between 40°C and 60°C the type of detergent used needs to be appropriate for the type of fabric and level of soiling. Normal powders are suitable for “white” or colour fast fabrics with high soiling, while liquid detergents or “colour protecting” powders are suitable for coloured fabrics with light levels of soiling.

For washing at temperatures below 40°C we recommend the use of liquid

detergents or detergents specifically labeled as suitable for low temperature washing.

For washing wool or silk, only use detergents specifically formulated for these fabrics.

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