Hoover HNT5146 User Manual

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Introductión

Table of contents

Safety measures 3
Setting up - Installation 5
Guarantee 6
Preparing the wash. Opening/ closing the drum 7
Detergent load 8
Electronically-controlled variable load- Fuzzy Logic 8
Specific programmes 9
General recommendations 10
Troubleshooting 12
Washing hints 13

Safety measures

This appliance meets the European Directives
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC which have been substituted
respectively by 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and subsequent
modifications thereof.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

ATTENTION: FOR ALL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WORK

• Remove the plug.

• Turn off the water inlet tap after each wash.

Read this manual carefully as it offers practical
advice to help you get the most from your washing
machine.

This «Instruction and Installation Manual»
contains everything you need to know about the
everyday running of your machine.

Please refer to this manual for installation and
maintenance instructions. The manual also
contains information about possible working
problems, advice about sorting clothes for
washing, an explanation of label symbols and hints
about how to remove stubborn stains.

1.- CONTROL PANEL 2.- LID 3.- DRUM

4.- DETERGENT DISPENSER 5.- PLINHTT PANEL

6.- FILTER

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• The manufacturer fits all the machines with an earth
connection.

Ensure that the electrical installation has an earth connection
and that it is connected; if not, call a qualified Service Center.

The earth connection is essential for user safety as it elimi­nates the risk of electrical discharge.

• Power sockets should be in easily accessible places so that
the washing machine can be unplugged in case of any
problems.

• If the electric cable is damaged replace with an original set
(cable and plug) supplied by the manufacturer or official after­sales service.

note:

In the event that it is necessary to replace the power cable,
make sure that you comply with the following colour-code chart
during the wiring:
blue neutral
brown phase
Yellow-green earth

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any
damage to people or things resulting from the failure to
comply with the appliance’s installation and safety
regulations.

• Do not touch the appliance with wet hands or feet.

• Do not use the appliance when bare-footed.

• Use extension cords only with extreme care.

• Do not use adapters or multiple plugs.

• Do not allow the appliance to be used by children or the infirm
without due supervision.

• Do not pull on the power cord or the appliance itself to remove
the plug from the socket.

• Do not leave the appliance outdoors or exposed to the
atmospheric elements (rain, sun, etc.).

• Do not cover the appliance with cloth or plastic while it is
working.

• Do not install the appliance in damp places or anywhere
where it could be sprayed by the shower.

• Do not install the appliance on a surface which obstructs the
space between the floor and the base of the machine.

• Keep all packaging out of the reach of children as it could
constitute a health hazard.

ATTENTION:
DURING A WASH CYCLE THE WATER
CAN REACH TEMPERATURES OF 90ºC.

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Setting up - Installation

• Unpack the appliance.

If your model offers this function:

Position the protection sheet as shown in the
diagram.

1.- Washing machine with wheel trolley.

2.- Washing machine without wheel trolley.

• Remove the 4 screws (A) from
both clamps and the 4

screws (B).

ATTENTION: DO NOT TURN THE TAP ON

• The washing machine should be connected to the
water mains via the new tube supplied with the
appliance (inside the drum). Do not use the old tube for
this purpose.

• Connect one end of the water inlet pipe with the elbow
bend to the electrovalve (top rear part of the machine)
and the other end to a tap or a plumbed-in 3/4" gas
threaded connection.

• Place the washing machine close to the wall, ensuring
that there are no bends or kinks anywhere in the tube.
Hook the outlet pipe to the edge of the sink or preferably
to a fixed drainage outlet of a diameter greater than that
of the outlet pipe and at a height of min. 50 cm. and a
maximum of 75 cm. from the floor.
If necessary, use the curved accessory to attach and
support the outlet pipe more securely.

• Replace the 4 screws (A) and
fit the trims provided (D).

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