Hoover SE234 User Manual

IInnssttrruuccttiioonn BBooookk

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Hoover Special Edition

IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn

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Delivery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

UUnnppaacckkiinngg tthhee PPrroodduucctt

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IInnssttaallllaattiioonn

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Choose a location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Electricity supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting to the cold water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connection of the machine to the drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Moving the machine into position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TTeessttiinngg tthhee iinnssttaallllaattiioonn

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WWaasshhiinngg aaddvviiccee

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Loading your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Sorting the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

TThhee DDiissppeennsseerr

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Detergent dosage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Dispensing instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

TThhee CCoonnttrrooll PPaanneell aanndd WWaasshh OOppttiioonnss

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Automatic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PPrrooggrraammmmee SSeelleeccttoorr

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PPrrooggrraammmmee GGuuiiddee

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AA TTyyppiiccaall WWaasshh

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Selecting the wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Starting the wash cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CClleeaanniinngg aanndd RRoouuttiinnee MMaaiinntteennaannccee

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TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg

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Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

CCuussttoommeerr SSeerrvviiccee

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YYoouurr GGuuaarraanntteeee

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Hoovercare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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CCoonntteennttss

IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn

PPlleeaassee rreeaadd aanndd ffoollllooww tthheessee iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss ccaarreeffuullllyy aanndd ooppeerraattee
tthhee mmaacchhiinnee aaccccoorrddiinnggllyy.. TThhiiss bbooookklleett pprroovviiddeess iimmppoorrttaanntt
gguuiiddeelliinneess ffoorr ssaaffee uussee,, iinnssttaallllaattiioonn,, mmaaiinntteennaannccee aanndd ssoommee
uusseeffuull aaddvviiccee ffoorr bbeesstt rreessuullttss wwhheenn uussiinngg yyoouurr mmaacchhiinnee..

Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or
for any future owners.

DDeelliivveerryy iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn

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

● Instruction manual

● Guarantee card

● Blanking plug

● Inlet hose & bracket

● Base panel & x2 push clips

● Energy Label

DDoo’’ss

● All packaging materials used are environmentally-friendly
and recyclable. Please help dispose of the packaging via
environmentally-friendly means. Your local council will be
able to give you details of current means of disposal.

● 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.

● This machine is solely for domestic use, i.e. to wash, rinse
and spin dry household textiles and garments.

DDoonn’’ttss

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DDoo nnoott ttoouucchh tthhee aapppplliiaannccee wwhheenn hhaannddss oorr ffeeeett aarree ddaammpp
oorr wweett..

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DDoo nnoott lleeaann oonn tthhee ddoooorr wwhheenn llooaaddiinngg tthhee mmaacchhiinnee oorr
uussee tthhee ddoooorr ttoo lliifftt oorr mmoovvee tthhee mmaacchhiinnee..

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DDoo nnoott uussee aaddaapptteerrss,, mmuullttiippllee ccoonnnneeccttoorrss aanndd oorr
eexxtteennssiioonnss..

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DDoo nnoott aallllooww cchhiillddrreenn ttoo ppllaayy wwiitthh tthhee mmaacchhiinnee oorr iittss
ccoonnttrroollss..

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DDoo nnoott ttrryy ttoo ooppeenn tthhee ddoooorr wwhheenn wwaatteerr iiss vviissiibbllee iinn tthhee
ddrruumm oorr tthhee ddoooorr lloocckkeedd iinnddiiccaattoorr iiss OONN..

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CChheecckk tthhaatt nnoo ddaammaaggee

hhaass ooccccuurrrreedd ttoo tthhee

mmaacchhiinnee dduurriinngg ttrraannssiitt..

IIff iitt hhaass,, ccaallll ffoorr sseerrvviiccee

bbyy GGIIAASS..

CCaallll

0088770055 440000 660000

PPLLEEAASSEE NNOOTTEE

TThhiiss mmaacchhiinnee oonnllyy

rreeqquuiirreess aa ccoolldd wwaatteerr

ssuuppppllyy

IIff tthhee aapppplliiaannccee iiss nnoott

rruunnnniinngg pprrooppeerrllyy oorr

bbrreeaakkss ddoowwnn,, sswwiittcchh iitt

ooffff,, ddiissccoonnnneecctt tthhee pplluugg

ffrroomm tthhee ssoocckkeett,, ttuurrnn

ooffff tthhee wwaatteerr ssuuppppllyy

aanndd ddoo nnoott ttaammppeerr wwiitthh

tthhee aapppplliiaannccee..

CCoonnssuulltt GGIIAASS SSeerrvviiccee ffoorr

ppoossssiibbllee rreeppaaiirr..

CCaallll

0088770055 440000 660000

FFaaiilluurree ttoo ccoommppllyy wwiitthh

tthhee aabboovvee ccaann

ccoommpprroommiissee tthhee ssaaffeettyy

ooff tthhee aapppplliiaannccee.. YYoouu

mmaayy bbee cchhaarrggeedd ffoorr aa

sseerrvviiccee ccaallll iiff aa pprroobblleemm

wwiitthh yyoouurr mmaacchhiinnee iiss

ccaauusseedd bbyy mmiissuussee..

Remove the machine from its packaging close to the final
location of the machine.

11..

Cut carefully around the base of the packaging.

22

. Lay the machine on its back and remove the base and the

two polystyrene spacers on each side of the machine. We
recommend that a second person assist in the lifting and
manoeuvring of the machine.

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. Return the machine to the upright position, remove the

remainder of the packaging and the central screw in the
transit bar.

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UUnnppaacckkiinngg tthhee pprroodduucctt

DDiissppoossee ooff tthhee ppaacckkaaggiinngg ssaaffeellyy.. MMaakkee ssuurree iitt

iiss oouutt ooff tthhee rreeaacchh ooff cchhiillddrreenn,, iitt iiss aa

ppootteennttiiaall ssoouurrccee ooff ddaannggeerr..

44..

Remove the four retaining screws in the transit bar and
pull out the transit bracket.

55..

Take the base panel provided and fit the two self
adhesive strips by removing the backing paper on one
side and locating the strips on each side of the base
panel.

66..

Tilt the machine forward and locate the base panel under
the front of the machine. Remove the remaining backing
paper from the self-adhesive strips and offer up the base
panel to the bottom of the cabinet.

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WWee rreeccoommmmeenndd yyoouu kkeeeepp tthhee ttrraannssiitt bbrraacckkeett

aanndd ssccrreewwss ttoo pprrootteecctt tthhee mmaacchhiinnee ffoorr ffuuttuurree

ttrraannssiitt..
TThhee mmaannuuffaaccttuurreerrss wwiillll nnoott bbee rreessppoonnssiibbllee
ffoorr aannyy ddaammaaggee ttoo tthhee mmaacchhiinnee ccaauusseedd bbyy

nnoott ffoolllloowwiinngg tthhee iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss rreellaattiinngg ttoo

rreelleeaassiinngg tthhee ttrraannssiitt pprrootteeccttiioonn.. TThhee uusseerr iiss

rreessppoonnssiibbllee ffoorr aallll iinnssttaallllaattiioonn ccoossttss..

77..

Take the two plastic fixing clips and fix the base panel to
the base of the machine. Bring the machine back to the
upright position.

88..

Cover the central hole in the rear of the machine with the
cap enclosed in the instruction bag.

CChhoooossee aa llooccaattiioonn

● After the machine has been installed, ensure that the
mains plug and water supply valves are easily accessible.

● Make sure there is enough space for the machine. Select a
space at least 600mm wide and 850mm high. Also leave
enough space to open the door fully so you can load and
unload it easily.

● Keep the area underneath and around the machine free
of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals etc.

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IInnssttaallllaattiioonn

DDoo nnoott pplluugg tthhee

mmaacchhiinnee iinn aanndd sswwiittcchh iitt

oonn aatt tthhee mmaaiinnss uunnttiill

tthhee iinnssttaallllaattiioonn iiss

ccoommpplleetteedd..

EElleeccttrriicciittyy ssuuppppllyy

Washing machines are supplied to operate at a voltage of
230-240V, 50 Hz single phase. Check that the supply circuit is
rated to at least 13A.

The plug is already equipped with a 13A fuse which is BS 1362
ASTA approved. Any replacement must be the same rating and
specification.

IIff tthhee ffuussee ccoovveerr iiss lloosstt,, ddoo nnoott uussee tthhee pplluugg uunnttiill

iitt iiss rreeppllaacceedd..

EElleeccttrriicciittyy ccaann bbee eexxttrreemmeellyy ddaannggeerroouuss..

TThhiiss wwaasshhiinngg mmaacchhiinnee mmuusstt bbee eeaarrtthheedd..

TThhee ssoocckkeett oouuttlleett aanndd tthhee pplluugg oonn tthhee aapppplliiaannccee mmuusstt bbee ooff
tthhee ssaammee ttyyppee..

DDoo nnoott uussee mmuullttiippllee aaddaapptteerrss aanndd//oorr eexxtteennssiioonn lleeaaddss..

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following codes:

BBlluuee NNEEUUTTRRAALL

BBrroowwnn LLIIVVEE

GGrreeeenn aanndd YYeellllooww EEAARRTTHH

CE Appliance complies with European Directive 89/336/EEC,
73/23/EEC and subsequent amendments.

WWaatteerr ssuuppppllyy

● The cold water pressure should be between 0.5 and 8 bar
(0.05-0.8 Mpa).

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DDoo nnoott ccoonnnneecctt tthhee mmaacchhiinnee ttoo aa ssiinnggllee oouuttlleett
iinnssttaannttaanneeoouuss wwaatteerr hheeaatteerr..

● The water supply tap should be accessible when the
machine is installed.

● Before connecting the fill hose, check that the water is
running from the water supply tap to be used.

CCoonnnneeccttiinngg ttoo tthhee ccoolldd wwaatteerr
ssuuppppllyy

Only one hose is required to install this machine to a cold
water supply.

Cold fill is an energy efficient system. Only the water required
to wash the laundry is heated. There is no loss of heat in the
pipeline from the hot water tank or the boiler.

If your previous machine installation was hot and cold fill
ensure that the hot tap is firmly closed to prevent leakage.

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

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YYoouu mmaayy bbee cchhaarrggeedd ffoorr

aa sseerrvviiccee ccaallll iiff aa

pprroobblleemm wwiitthh yyoouurr

mmaacchhiinnee iiss ccaauusseedd bbyy

iinnccoorrrreecctt iinnssttaallllaattiioonn..

IIff tthhee mmaaiinnss ccoorrdd oonn tthhiiss
aapppplliiaannccee iiss ddaammaaggeedd,, iitt

mmuusstt bbee rreeppllaacceedd bbyy aa

ssppeecciiaall ccoorrdd wwhhiicchh iiss

OONNLLYY oobbttaaiinnaabbllee ffrroomm

tthhee HHoooovveerr ssppaarreess
sseerrvviiccee.. IItt mmuusstt bbee

iinnssttaalllleedd bbyy aa

ccoommppeetteenntt ppeerrssoonn..

CCaallll GGIIAASS

0011220044 555566111111

TThhiiss AApppplliiaannccee

mmuusstt bbee

ccoonnnneecctteedd ttoo aa

CCOOLLDD WWAATTEERR

ssuuppppllyy oonnllyy..

Only use the new hose supplied to connect the machine and
ensure that the sealing washers are in place inside the hose
connectors.

DDoo nnoott rree--uussee oolldd hhoosseess wwhhiicchh aarree aattttaacchheedd ttoo eexxiissttiinngg
iinnssttaallllaattiioonnss..

DDoo nnoott oovveerr--ttiigghhtteenn tthhee ccoonnnneeccttiioonnss.. HHaanndd ttiigghhtt iiss ssuuffffiicciieenntt..

DDoo nnoott ttrraapp oorr kkiinnkk tthhee hhoossee..

11..

Connect the elbow end of the hose provided to the
threaded inlet on the back of the machine.

GGrreeyy ppiippee ttoo tthhee wwhhiittee tthhrreeaaddeedd iinnlleett oonn tthhee mmaacchhiinnee..

22..

Hand tighten the connector.

33..

Connect the straight ends of the pipes to the water
supply;

eennssuurree tthhaatt tthheerree aarree nnoo kkiinnkkss

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44.. TTuurrnn oonn tthhee wwaatteerr ssuuppppllyy aanndd cchheecckk ffoorr lleeaakkss..

If there is a
leak, turn off the water supply, disconnect the hose and
check the sealing washers are in place. Refit the hose and
turn on the water supply.

This machine must be connected in accordance with the water
supply regulations. Water byelaws prohibit connection to a
surface water drain.

Decide which plumbing option suits you best then follow the
instructions below.

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AAllll mmaacchhiinneess aarree tteesstteedd wwiitthh wwaatteerr pprriioorr ttoo lleeaavviinngg tthhee ffaaccttoorryy ssoo aa ssmmaallll

aammoouunntt ooff wwaatteerr mmaayy rreemmaaiinn iinn tthhee ddrruumm aanndd ddrraaiinn hhoossee..

FFllooooddiinngg ccoouulldd ooccccuurr iiff aannyy ppaarrtt ooff tthhee iinnssttaallllaattiioonn iiss nnoott ccoommpplleetteedd ccoorrrreeccttllyy..

CCoonnnneeccttiioonn ooff tthhee mmaacchhiinnee ttoo tthhee ddrraaiinn

OOppttiioonn 11
WWaassttee ppiippee ccoonnnneeccttiioonn ((wwaassttee ttrraapp))

Fit the hooked end support to the outlet pipe. Position at least 800mm off the floor.
After removing the blanking plug or cutting the membrane from the waste system securely fix the outlet

pipe to the drainage system, using a hose clip.
Secure the hooked end support up to at least 800mm to avoid water being drawn back into the machine.

OOppttiioonn 22
IInnttoo aa ssttaannddppiippee

Ensure that the standpipe is not located near an electrical socket.
Fit the hooked end support to the outlet pipe. Install the hose into the standpipe ensuring that the pipe

is at least 500mm from the floor.
Insert the outlet pipe approximately 100mm into the standpipe.

MMoovviinngg tthhee mmaacchhiinnee iinnttoo ppoossiittiioonn

Your machine is heavy so care must be taken when moving it. We
recommend that two people move the machine to avoid strain and
possible injury.

● Take care not to damage flooring when moving the machine.

● When moving the machine to its final position take care not

to kink or damage the hose at the back of the machine.

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DDoo nnoott ddrraagg oorr lliifftt tthhee

mmaacchhiinnee bbyy iittss ddoooorr..

800 mm

hose clip

hooked end support

sink

flexible

discharge hose

trap with hose

adaptor

100 mm

500 mm
min

AAddjjuussttiinngg tthhee ffeeeett

Once the machine is in place the feet should be adjusted to
ensure that the machine is level. If the machine is not level it
may become noisy or move.

Adjust the feet on the front corners of the machine until the
machine is firm and level.

When the machine is firm and level, tighten the locking nuts
on the two feet.

Refer to “Selecting the wash programme” for details of how
to select programmes.

11..

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

22..

Switch on the electricity supply.

33..

Select the spin programme and press the ON/OFF
button to start the machine. Allow the programme to
continue for one minute and then cancel the programme
by switching the machine OFF. This will remove any water
remaining in the machine from factory testing.

44..

To check for cold water filling to the machine:

Select the rinse programme and press the ON/OFF
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.

55..

Switch off the machine at the end of the cycle.

66..

Select the spin programme and press the ON/OFF
button to start the machine. If the machine takes longer
than one minute to empty check the drain hose for kinks.

IInnssttaallllaattiioonn tteessttiinngg iiss nnooww ccoommpplleettee..

Now you have successfully installed the machine we advise
that you run the machine to ensure the drum is thoroughly
clean after testing and storage. Select Cottons 60°C
(Programme 2) and run the machine for a complete cycle using
only wash detergent and water.

TThhiiss pprrooggrraammmmee wwiillll ttaakkee aapppprrooxxiimmaatteellyy 22
hhoouurrss ttoo ccoommpplleettee..

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TTeessttiinngg tthhee iinnssttaallllaattiioonn

The following tips are designed to assist in getting the best
results from your machine whilst utilising it in the most
environmentally-friendly and economical way. It is also important to
understand the items to avoid in your laundry, to ensure the
continued safe and reliable operation of your machine.

LLooaaddiinngg yyoouurr wwaasshhiinngg mmaacchhiinnee

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.

DDoo nnoott oovveerrllooaadd tthhee mmaacchhiinnee aass tthhiiss wwiillll rreedduuccee tthhee qquuaalliittyy ooff tthhee
wwaasshh aanndd mmaayy ccaauussee ddaammaaggee ttoo tthhee mmaacchhiinnee aanndd yyoouurr llaauunnddrryy..

WWhheenn iiss pprreewwaasshhiinngg rreeaallllyy nneeeeddeedd??

Only with particularly dirty loads! Energy savings of 5 to 15% are
made by not selecting the prewash option for less dirty laundry.
Pre-treat awkward stains with a washable stain remover.

WWhhiicchh wwaasshh tteemmppeerraattuurree sshhoouulldd yyoouu cchhoooossee??

Using stain removers before machine washing reduces the need
to wash at temperatures over 60°C.

Using a 40°C wash temperature can make energy savings of up to
50%.

HHeeaavviillyy ssooiilleedd llaauunnddrryy

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. Allowing more space in the drum the items
can circulate more freely and will wash cleaner.

SSoorrttiinngg tthhee llaauunnddrryy

IItteemmss ttoo aavvooiidd

We recommend that you

ddoo nnoott

wash underwired bras in the
machine. Should the wires become detached it could cause
damage to your clothes and the machine. If the washcare label
states that the bra is machine washable then we advise placing it
in a wash bag.

RReeccoommmmeennddaattiioonnss

AAllwwaayyss ffoollllooww tthhee wwaasshh ccaarree llaabbeelllliinngg oonn tthhee ggaarrmmeennttss..

FFaasstteenn zziippss,, ttiiee ssttrriinnggss aanndd cclloossee pprreessss ssttuuddss ttoo pprreevveenntt ttaanngglliinngg..
EEnnssuurree tthhaatt ppoocckkeettss aarree eemmppttiieedd ooff lloooossee cchhaannggee aanndd ootthheerr ssmmaallll
iitteemmss..

CChheecckk tthhaatt tthheerree aarree nnoo mmeettaall oobbjjeeccttss iinn tthhee llaauunnddrryy aass tthheessee mmaayy
ddaammaaggee tthhee llaauunnddrryy aanndd tthhee mmaacchhiinnee..

PPllaaccee ssmmaallll iitteemmss iinn aa wwaasshh bbaagg..

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WWaasshhiinngg aaddvviiccee

DDoo nnoott uussee tthhee mmaacchhiinnee

ttoo wwaasshh iitteemmss tthhaatt ddoo

nnoott hhaavvee aa wwaasshh llaabbeell..

DDoo nnoott wwaasshh iitteemmss

pprreevviioouussllyy ttrreeaatteedd wwiitthh

ssoollvveennttss..

DDeetteerrggeenntt ddoossaaggee

OOnnllyy uussee ddeetteerrggeennttss wwhhiicchh aarree ssuuiittaabbllee ffoorr uussee iinn aa wwaasshhiinngg
mmaacchhiinnee..

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:

●

WWaatteerr hhaarrddnneessss..
Depending on the hardness of the water and the type of
detergent used, it is possible to reduce the amount of
detergent.
TThhee ssoofftteerr tthhee wwaatteerr ssuuppppllyy,, tthhee lleessss ddeetteerrggeenntt iiss
rreeqquuiirreedd..

●

TThhee ddeeggrreeee ooff ssooiilliinngg..
It is possible to reduce the amount of detergent used
depending on the degree of soiling.
UUssee lleessss ddeetteerrggeenntt ffoorr lleessss ssooiilleedd iitteemmss..

●

AAmmoouunntt ooff llaauunnddrryy..
It is possible to reduce the amount of detergent when
washing only a small amount of laundry.
FFoorr ssmmaalllleerr llooaaddss uussee lleessss ddeetteerrggeenntt..

The dosages shown on the packaging of detergents for
washing delicates often already refer to a reduced wash size.
AAllwwaayyss ffoollllooww tthhee ddoossaaggee iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss oonn tthhee ddeetteerrggeenntt
ppaacckkaaggiinngg..

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TThhee DDiissppeennsseerr

DDOO NNOOTT eexxcceeeedd

tthhee mmaaxxiimmuumm

ddeetteerrggeenntt ddoossaaggee

CCOOMMPPAARRTTMMEENNTT II

PPrreewwaasshh ddeetteerrggeenntt
Maximum dosage 100ml of powder

CCOOMMPPAARRTTMMEENNTT IIII

MMaaiinnwwaasshh ddeetteerrggeenntt
Maximum dosage 200ml
of powder

CCOOMMPPAARRTTMMEENNTT

FFaabbrriicc CCoonnddiittiioonneerr
Maximum dosage 100ml

DDiissppeennssiinngg iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss

The detergent drawer 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.

● the third, labelled is for special additives such as
fabric softeners, fragrances, starch, brighteners etc.

DDiissppeennssiinngg iinn tthhee ddrruumm

Liquid detergents and some tablets are dispensed via the
machine drum using the recommended dispensing device
which is placed upright on top of the washload towards the
back of the drum. Some tablets are designed to be placed in
the dispenser drawer, check the detergent pack for details.

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DDoo nnoott ppuutt aannyy iitteemmss

iinnttoo tthhee ddrraawweerr ootthheerr

tthhaann ddeetteerrggeennttss tthhaatt

aarree ddeessiiggnneedd ttoo bbee

ddiissppeennsseedd ffrroomm tthhee

ddrraawweerr aass tthheeyy mmaayy

ccaauussee bblloocckkaaggee oorr

ddaammaaggee..

All the controls on your product's control panel are explained below. The button function is selected
when the button is pressed in. Carefully read the descriptions relatingto each button:

OOnn//OOffff bbuuttttoonn

After selecting the programme press the On/Off button to start the machine. At the end of the cycle
press again to reset the button and switch the appliance off.

DDoooorr LLoocckkeedd iinnddiiccaattoorr

The ‘Door Locked’ indicator light is illuminated when the door is fully closed and the machine is on. A
special safety device prevents the door from being opened immediately after the end of the cycle. Wait
two minutes after the wash cycle has finished for the Door Locked indicator to go out. Then check that
there is no water evident in the drum before opening the door.

SSuuppeerr RRiinnssee bbuuttttoonn

This option adds more water at the rinsing stage. This can help prevent skin irritation from detergent
residue that affects people with particularly sensitive skin. Selecting the Super Rinse 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.

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TThhee CCoonnttrrooll PPaanneell aanndd WWaasshh
OOppttiioonn bbuuttttoonnss

SUPER RINSE

BUTTON

CREASE GUARD

BUTTON

FAST WASH

BUTTON

ON/OFF

BUTTON

DOOR LOCKED

INDICATOR

PROGRAMME

SELECTOR

TThhee wwaasshh ooppttiioonnss sshhoouulldd bbee sseelleecctteedd BBEEFFOORREE pprreessssiinngg tthhee OOnn//OOffff bbuuttttoonn

FFaasstt WWaasshh BBuuttttoonn

This option can be used on cottons and synthetics. By selecting
the Fast Was option, the wash time may be reduced by up to
50 minutes, depending on the selected programme,
temperature and load, without affecting the quality of the
wash.

CCrreeaasseegguuaarrdd

This option is available on the Delicates and Woollens
programmes (8, 9 and 10). The machine will stop in the final
rinse stage and the load will be held in the water in the drum.
This reduces the potential for creasing, thus enabling easier
ironing.

Press the Creaseguard button to continue withthe programme.
The machine will then pump out the water and the
programme will conclude with a spin cycle at 800rpm.

AAuuttoommaattiicc FFeeaattuurreess

AAuuttoommaattiicc VVaarriiaabbllee CCaappaacciittyy ((HHaallff LLooaadd))

The washing machine is fitted with a self adjusting water level
system. This system enables the machine to use the optimum
amount of water needed to wash and rinse the laundry in
relation to the particular load. This results in a reduction of the
water and electricity used without in any way compromising
the washing and rinsing performance. The amount of water
and electricity used will always be appropriate for the clothes
load.

The washing machine automatically ensures excellent washing
results at minimum cost whilst respecting the environment.

OOuutt ooff BBaallaannccee pprrootteeccttiioonn

This model is fitted with an electronic sensor device that
checks if 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.

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For handling the various types of fabric and their level of
soiling in your laundry the washing machine has different
programme groups according to type of wash, temperature,
spin speeds and duration (see Programme Guide).

CCoottttoonnss

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.

SSyynntthheettiiccss

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

DDeelliiccaatteess

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

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

RRiinnssee aanndd SSppiinn

Individual programmes are available for rinsing, (including the opportunity to add fabric conditioner)
and spinning, where you can select either a fast spin for Cottons or a slow spin for Synthetics and
Delicates.

WWoooolllleennss

A programme dedicated to washing fabrics labelled with the woolmark symbol . The cycle comprises
of alternate periods of activity and pauses. Washing and rinsing are carried out using a high water level
to provide the best results. The programme has a maximum temperature of 40°C and concludes with 3
rinses, one for fabric conditioner, and a short spin.

QQuuiicckk PPrrooggrraammmmee

3322 MMiinnuuttee WWaasshh 5500°°CC

This programme allows a complete washing cycle to be carried out in 32 minutes. We recommended you
use this only for lightly soiled items and it is designed for a maximum load of 2kg. When selecting the 32
minute wash programme we also recommend you use only 20% of the detergent quantities advised on
the pack. Do not use fabric conditioner with this programme.

Prewash

Cottons Programme 1 can also be used as a Prewash programme. This is particularly useful for heavily
soiled loads and can be used independently of any main wash programme. Detergent for this
programme should be added to the first compartment of the soap drawer labelled "I" (please refer to
The Dispenser section of this manual). We recommend you use only 20% of the quantity used for the
main wash programme.

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PPrrooggrraammmmee SSeelleeccttoorr

17

PPrrooggrraammmmee GGuuiiddee

CCoottttoonnssSSyynntthheettiiccssDDeelliiccaatteessQQuuiicckk

Whites and
Prewash

Whites

Coloureds Fast

Coloureds
Non-Fast

Rinses

Fast Spin

Mixed Fabrics

Coloureds

Acrylics

Rinses

Slow Spin

Delicates

Woollens

Woollens

Rinses

Slow Spin

32 Minute
Wash

11

22

33

44

55

66

77

88

99

1100

QQ

MMaaxxiimmuumm

LLooaadd

SSiizzee ((kkgg))

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

2

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

FFaabbrriicc TTyyppee

Whites, colourfast fabrics,
cotton, linen

Whites, cottons, colourfast

Cottons, colour fast mixed
fabrics

Cottons, non-colour fast mixed
fabrics

Cottons, Linen and mixed
fabrics

Cottons, Linen and mixed
fabrics

Mixed and synthetic fabrics,
colourfast mixed fabrics

Mixed fabrics and synthetics

Synthetics, acrylics and
coloureds

Synthetics and mixed fabrics

Synthetics and mixed fabrics

Synthetics and delicates

Machine washable woollens
and synthetic knits

Machine washable woollens
and synthetic knits

Machine washable woollens
and synthetic knits

Machine washable woollens
and synthetic knits

Mixed Fabrics

MMaaxxiimmuumm

WWaatteerr

TTeemmpp ((°°CC))

90

60

50

40

-

-

60

50

40

-

-

40

40

30

-

-

50

Energy label data based on Colourfast programme tested in accordance with CENELEC EN60456

PPrrooggrraammmmee

This section summarises the main points when completing a
wash cycle. For detailed explanations of features, options and
details of the machine refer to the relevant section in the
instruction manual.

PPrreeppaarriinngg tthhee llaauunnddrryy

Select and sort the laundry according to the wash care labels
found on each garment. Always check the care labels.

LLooaaddiinngg tthhee llaauunnddrryy

Open the door.

Put the laundry in the washing machine. Close the door by
pushing it until it clicks, ensuring that no items of laundry are
obstructing the lock or door seal.

PPuuttttiinngg ddeetteerrggeenntt iinn mmaacchhiinnee

Open the drawer, choose the detergent and put in the
recommended amount.

DDoo nnoott eexxcceeeedd tthhee ddoossaaggee ssttaatteedd bbeellooww

Close the drawer again.

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AA TTyyppiiccaall WWaasshh

LLiiqquuiidd ddeetteerrggeennttss aanndd

ssoommee ccoonncceennttrraatteedd

ppoowwddeerrss aanndd ttaabblleettss

tthhaatt aarree ttoo bbee ppllaacceedd

ddiirreeccttllyy iinnttoo tthhee ddrruumm

sshhoouulldd uussee tthhee

rreeccoommmmeennddeedd

ddiissppeennssiinngg ddeevviiccee..

MMaaxxiimmuumm
qquuaannttiittyy ooff
ppoowwddeerr//lliiqquuiidd

100ml

200ml

100ml

WWaasshh

Prewash

Main Wash
(all programmes)

Fabric Conditioner

CCoommppaarrttmmeenntt

I

II

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SSeelleeccttiinngg tthhee wwaasshh pprrooggrraammmmee

Refer to the Programme Guide or the programme descriptions
on the front of the machine to select the most suitable
programme.

The programme is selected by turning the programme selector
and aligning the programme number with the indicator.

Add detergent to the dispenser drawer or directly to the drum
using the recommended dispensing device. Add fabric
conditioner to the drawer if required.

Check that the door is properly closed.

Check that the tap is turned on and that the discharge hose is
positioned correctly.

SSeelleecctt tthhee rreeqquuiirreedd wwaasshh ooppttiioonnss

SSttaarrttiinngg tthhee wwaasshh ccyyccllee

Press the ON/OFF button. The door locked indicator will
illuminate, within a few seconds the programme will begin.

DDoo nnoott ttrryy ttoo ooppeenn tthhee ddoooorr wwhheenn tthhee DDoooorr LLoocckkeedd iinnddiiccaattoorr iiss
oonn..

DDoo nnoott ooppeenn tthhee ddiissppeennsseerr ddrraawweerr dduurriinngg tthhee wwaasshh
pprrooggrraammmmee..

If you wish to pause the programme press the ON/OFF button
and after 2 minutes the door can be opened. To cancel the
programme switch the machine off, select a new programme
and then turn the machine ON to start.

WWhheenn tthhee pprrooggrraammmmee hhaass ffiinniisshheedd

Wait for the door lock to be released. The door locked
indicator will go out after approximately 2 minutes and then
the door can be opened.

Switch off the machine before selecting the next programme.

Open the door.

Remove the laundry.

Disconnect the plug from the mains power supply and turn off
the water supply after every use.

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CClleeaanniinngg aanndd RRoouuttiinnee MMaaiinntteennaannccee

The washing machine needs very little maintenance, but
regular attention to a few small details will ensure the
continued performance of your washing machine.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, solvent based
cleaners or polishes; wiping the outside of the machine with a
damp cloth will suffice.

CClleeaanniinngg tthhee ssooaapp ddiissppeennsseerr

11..

Clean the compartments occasionally to remove
detergents and additives.

22..

To do this you just need to pull the drawer out firmly
from the machine, but without forcing it.

33..

Clean the compartments and the syphon cap and cover
under warm running water.

44..

Clean the outlet of the soap dispenser to remove any
residue of soap powder

55..

Replace the drawer.

CClleeaanniinngg tthhee ddoooorr ggllaassss

Regularly clean the door glass with a damp cloth. A build up
of soiling and residues from the water may result in water
leaking from the door.

Do not use abrasive cleaners as they can scratch the surface.

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CClleeaanniinngg tthhee ffiilltteerr

The washing machine is fitted with a special filter to prevent
items such as coins, buttons, etc. blocking the discharge hose.
These may be retrieved by:

11..

Removing the kickplate by gently pulling it from the
bottom in an outwards and upwards direction.

22..

Use the kickplate to collect the water still in the filter.

33..

Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw holding the filter,
turn the filter anticlockwise until it stops, remove it and
clean it. After cleaning it, reassemble following the above
instructions in reverse order.

Replace the kickplate.

WWee rreeccoommmmeenndd tthhaatt tthhee ffiilltteerr bbee cclleeaanneedd ffrreeqquueennttllyy,, aatt lleeaasstt
oonnccee aa mmoonntthh..

MMaaiinntteennaannccee wwaasshh

Using small quantities of detergent and low temperature wash
programmes can cause the gradual build up of grease, dirt and
scale. Over time these deposits can damage your laundry and
your machine. They can also cause your machine to smell. We
recommend that you carry out a maintenance wash a couple
of times per year to keep your machine and pipe work clean
and free of these deposits. Simply run the Whites and Prewash
programme (Programme 1) without a load and with the
normal quantity of detergent.

TThhiiss wwaasshh wwiillll ttaakkee aapppprrooxxiimmaatteellyy 22 hhoouurrss ttoo
ccoommpplleettee..

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TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg

WWhhaatt mmiigghhtt bbee tthhee ccaauussee ooff......

DDeeffeeccttss yyoouu ccaann rreemmeeddyy yyoouurrsseellff

Before calling GIAS Service for technical advice please run
through the following checklist. A charge will be made if the
machine is found to be working or has been installed
incorrectly or used incorrectly. If the problem persists after
completing the recommended checks, please call the GIAS
Service (tel: [phone]), they may be able to assist you
over the telephone.

TThhee mmaacchhiinnee wwiillll nnoott ssttaarrtt……

● Close the door. Check that there is power to the machine.
Select a programme and press the On/Off button to
switch the machine on. Check if the door lock light is
illuminated.

IIff iitt iiss nnoott,, cchheecckk tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg::

11..

Is the machine connected to the electrical supply?

22..

Is the electrical supply OK, check another socket?

33..

Has the fuse on the machine blown? If so, replace it.

● If the door locked light is illuminated and the machine
does not start this means that the machine cannot fill
with water, check the following:

11..

Check the programme dial is correctly aligned with
the programme.

22..

Is the water supply to the machine switched on?

33..

Are the pipes kinked or restricted in any way?

WWaatteerr ddooeess nnoott ddrraaiinn aawwaayy……

● Ensure that there is not a blockage in the drain hose or
the hose is not kinked.

● Is the drain hose installed correctly? If connected to the
sink waste make sure you have cut the membrane or
removed the bung from the under sink drainage unit.

● Check for foreign bodies in the filter. If present, clean the
filter.

IIff yyoouu hhaavvee ffoouunndd aannyy ooff tthhee aabboovvee pprroobblleemmss ccoorrrreecctt tthheemm aanndd
rruunn tthhee mmaacchhiinnee tthhrroouugghh aa ssppiinn ccyyccllee ttoo ddrraaiinn tthhee wwaatteerr..

● Is the Crease Guard function selected? If so, deselect the
option and the programme will complete.

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WWaatteerr oonn tthhee fflloooorr aarroouunndd tthhee wwaasshhiinngg
mmaacchhiinnee……..

● Is the fill hose tightened? If so, replace the rubber
washers and re-tighten.

● Is the standpipe or the household drain blocked? If so,
clear the blockage yourself or call a plumber.

● Is there clothing or dirt between the door gasket and the
door glass? Ensure that the door glass and gasket are
kept clean and free of laundry when loading the machine.

TThhee mmaacchhiinnee ddooeess nnoott ssppiinn……

● Water has not drained from the machine? Check the
points highlighted above.

● Have you selected an option that changes the spin profile
(Crease Guard)? Check the feature in the description of
the controls.

● Is the load unbalanced? To reduce noise and vibration and
improve the machine’s reliability and life, the machine is
fitted with an electronic sensor that detects if the load is
unbalanced. To improve the spin performance the load
can be re-distributed by hand at the end of the cycle and
then re-spun.

TThhee mmaacchhiinnee iiss nnooiissyy oorr vviibbrraatteess aa lloott dduurriinngg
tthhee ccyyccllee……

● Has the transit system been fully removed? Check that the
bracket and the polystyrene packing have been taken off
the machine.

● Are there any loose items in the pockets of clothing that
can rattle in the drum and cause damage?

● Is the load unbalanced? Stop the programme, re­distribute the load and restart.

TThhee pprrooggrraammmmee ttaakkeess aa lloonngg ttiimmee……

● Some programmes do take a long time (over 2 hours).
Low water pressure can increase the length of the
programme.

TThhee ddoooorr wwiillll nnoott ooppeenn……

● Has the programme finished?
Has the door locked light gone out? If not wait a further
couple of minutes and the light will go out and you will
be able to open the door.

● If water remains in the drum refer to 'Water does not
drain away…' above.

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PPrroobblleemm wwiitthh tthhee ddiissppeennsseerr……

● Not all the detergent has been flushed away.

11..

Check the water supply tap is fully turned on.

22..

Check the inlet hose is not kinked.

● The dispenser drawer will not close properly.

11..

Check the drawer is aligned properly

22..

Check the drawer is not clogged with detergent (see
Cleaning and routine maintenance)

● Steam is coming from the dispenser.
The machine is designed to vent through the drawer, this
is nothing to worry about.

Remember, you may be charged for the service call if incorrect
installation or misuse causes a problem with your machine.

NNoottee::

The use of environmentally-friendly, phosphate-free
detergents (check detergent information on pack) can have
the following effects:

● Waste water from rinsing may be cloudier because of the
presence of a white powder (zeolites) held in suspension,
without the rinse performance being adversely affected.

● Presence of white powder on laundry after washing,
which is not absorbed by the fabric and does not alter the
colour of the fabric.

● The presence of foam in the final rinsing water is not
necessarily an indication of poor rinsing. Carrying out
more rinse cycles does not serve any purpose in such cases.

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PPoowweerr FFaaiilluurree

If there is a power failure the wash cycle will be interrupted,
and the wash programme and functions will be suspended.
When the power is restored, the wash programme and
functions will re-start from the same point and complete the
programme.

During a power failure the water can be drained and the load
can be removed from the machine as follows:

11..

Switch off the machine both via the On/Off switch and
the mains power supply. Remove the plug from the mains
power supply socket.

22..

Carefully move the machine so the rear of the machine is
accessible. Please follow the safety precautions which we
recommend under the Safety Notes section of this
manual.

33..

Unclip the drain hose from the rear panel of the machine
and lower the hose into a bowl on the floor. When the
bowl is full raise the end of the drain pipe to a height
higher than the top of the appliance to stop the flow of
water. Empty and replace the bowl and continue draining
the machine until empty.

44..

Once the machine is fully drained of water, clip the hose
to the rear of the machine. Open the door and remove
the load.

The door can be opened approximately 2 minutes after the
power failure.

DDoo nnoott ffoorrccee ooppeenn tthhee ddoooorr..

For a period of one year from the date of purchase the
appliance is covered by a guarantee which allows you to call
Hoover Service free of charge (except for the price of the call).

Remember to send off the guarantee certificate for validation
within 10 days of the date of purchase.

You should retain the receipt issued by the retailer when you
purchased the machine to show to the call out engineer,
should you need to consult one.

If your washing machine shows signs of a defect or is not
working properly, before you contact GIAS Service we
recommend you carry out the checks detailed within the
Troubleshooting section.

If the problem with the machine persists after completing all
the recommended checks, please dial the GIAS Service number.

You will be connected directly to GIAS. It is important you tell
the GIAS advisor your product's model number and serial
number, which you will find on the rating label (16 characters,
beginning with the number 3), found on the front of the
washing machine (door area). By doing this, your enquiry will
be responded to more efficiently.

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CCuussttoommeerr SSeerrvviiccee

PPhhoonnee GGIIAASS oonn

0088770055 440000 660000

27

YYoouurr GGuuaarraanntteeee

Hoover guarantees all parts of this product for 5 years from
the date of purchase. During that time Hoover will replace or
repair all defective parts free of charge, except for parts
subject to fair wear and tear such as belts. The call out fee and
labour costs are chargeable after the first 12 months. To
qualify for benefits under the guarantee, you must be able to
provide proof of date of purchase and the appliance must
have been installed and used in accordance with the
instructions described in this manual. Consequential losses and
accidental damage to the machine is not covered by the
guarantee.

Hoover cannot be responsible for the results of using this
machine for any purposes other than those described in this
manual.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory or common law
rights.

FFoorr sseerrvviiccee aanndd rreeppaaiirrss pplleeaassee ccaallll oouurr nnaattiioonnaall nnuummbbeerr::

AAllwwaayyss uussee ggeennuuiinnee HHoooovveerr ssppaarreess,, aavvaaiillaabbllee ddiirreecctt ffrroomm GGIIAASS
SSeerrvviiccee::

HHoooovveerrccaarree

To maintain your Hoover product in peak condition you may
wish to take out a Hoovercare policy, which for an annual
payment provides a comprehensive maintenance and repair
scheme. For more information please call 08705 400 600.

The Hoovercare scheme is not available in Eire.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of any
printing mistakes in this booklet. The manufacturer also
reserves the right to make appropriate modifications to its
products without changing the essential characteristics.

GGIIAASS SSeerrvviiccee -- TTeell:: 0088770055 440000 660000

SSuuppppoorrtt SSeerrvviiccee [[EEiirree 001188330011 666666]]

HHoooovveerr SSppaarreess SSeerrvviiccee

TTeell:: 0011220044 555566111111

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