Hoover HPA 135 User Manual

Washing machine Instructions for use

HPA 135

Contents Page

Introduction 2 General delivery notes 4 Safety notes 4 Quick start 5 Description of controls 6 Programme Table 12 Programme selector 14 Detergent drawer 16 Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use 17 Useful advice for the user 19 The main wash 20 Cleaning and routine maintenance 22 Investigating malfunctions 24 Technical data 26 Setting up + installation 27

BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE MAKE SURE IT IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND THAT THE TRANSIT BRACKETS ARE REMOVED AS SHOWN IN PAGE 27.

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.

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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 handle “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 r eleased (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 27.

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.

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Description of controls

Door handle A "Door Security" indicator light B "Start/Pause" button C "Fast Iron" button D "Fast Wash" button E "Extra Rinse" button F "Wash Progress" indicator light L Buttons indicator light M Variable spin speed selector N Programme selector with "OFF" position P Detergent drawer Q

Door handle

To open the door turn the handle in the manner illustrated in fig.

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 "Wash progress" 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.

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“WASH PROGRESS” indicator light

Lights will come on to indicate the wash stage of the programme.

= prewash = main wash = rinse = spin

Buttons indicator light

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

EXTRA RINSE button

Press the button to select or deselect this function. Thanks to the new electronic system, it is possible to effect a new special rinse cycle by using this button. The addition of a lot more water and the new action combining of cycles of rotation of the drum with loading and unloading of water, allow the laundry to be perfectly rinsed. This function has been designed for the people with delicate and sensitive skin, for which the smallest residue of detergent can cause irritations or allergies. It advisable to also use this function for the children’s items and in case of washings of very dirty items, for which it is due to use a lot of detergent, or in the washing of towelling items whose fibers mostly have the tendency to hold the detergent. This option is not available on WOOLLENS/HAND WASH programmes.

VARIABLE SPIN SPEED selector

Can be turned in either direction

The spin stage plays a very important role in preparing the laundry for efficient drying and your model offers maximum flexibility to suit all your requirements. The selector can be turned to reduce the maximum spin speed, right up to eliminating the spin completely (position ). In programmes for mixed fibres, synthetics and delicates, the washing machine automatically lowers the spin speed. In order not to damage fabrics, it is not possible to increase this spin speeds.

Note: this model is fitted with an electronic device that checks the load is balanced correctly. If the load is slightly unbalanced the machine will re-balance it automatically to 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 output and improve the washing machine’s lifespan.

FAST IRON button

Press the button to select or deselect this function. The Fast Iron function (not available on cottons programmes) minimizes creases as much as possible with a uniquely designed anti-crease system that is tailored to specific fabrics.

SYNTHETICS - 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 and the button indicator blinking. When you are ready to unload, press the "Fast Iron" button – this will drain and spin ready for emptying.

WOOLLENS – 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 "Fast Iron" 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.

HAND WASH – 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 "Fast Iron" button, this will drain ready for emptying.

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

FAST WASH button

Press the button to select or deselect this function. Pressing this button reduces the time of the wash programme by a maximum of 50 minutes depending on the programme and the temperature selected. The "Fast Wash" button can be used for washing loads of 1 to 5 kg. This option may only be utilised on COTTONS and

SYNTHETICS programmes.

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.

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