Hoover SOFT WAVE MAXI, HSWF147 Instruction Book

Instruction Book

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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Unpacking the Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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

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

Connecting to the cold water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connection of the machine to the drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Moving the machine into position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Testing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Washing advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Loading your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sorting the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Detergent dosage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Dispensing instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Wash Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Automatic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Programme Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Special Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Daily Programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Programme Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

A Typical Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting the wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Starting the wash cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning and Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . 25

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Your Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hoovercare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Contents

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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.

Delivery information

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

Do’s

● 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.

Don’ts

● Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are damp or wet.

● Do not lean on the door when loading the machine or use the door to lift or move the machine.

● Do not use adapters, multiple connectors and or extensions.

● Do not allow children to play with the machine or its controls.

● Do not try to open the door when water is visible in the drum or the door locked indicator is ON.

Check that no damage

has occurred to the machine during transit. If it has, call for service

by GIAS.

Call

08705 400 600

PLEASE NOTE

This machine only

requires a cold water

supply

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 GIAS Service

for possible repair.

Call

08705 400 600

Failure to comply with

the above can

compromise the safety

of the appliance. You

may be charged for a

service call if a problem

with your machine is

caused by misuse.

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

1. Cut carefully around the base of the packaging.

2. 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.

3. Return the machine to the upright position, remove the remainder of the packaging and the central screw in the transit bar.

Unpacking the product

Dispose of the packaging safely. Make sure

it is out of the reach of children, it is a

potential source of danger.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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.

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7. 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.

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

European Directive 2002/96/EC

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Choose a location

● 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.

Installation

Do not plug the

machine in and switch

it on at the mains until

the installation is

completed.

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Electricity supply

Washing machines are supplied to operate at a voltage of 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. If the fuse cover is lost, do not use the plug until

it is replaced.

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.

Do not 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

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

Water supply

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

● Do not connect the machine to a single outlet instantaneous water heater.

● 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.

You may be charged for

a service call if a

problem with your machine is caused by incorrect installation.

If the mains cord on

this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special

cord which is ONLY

obtainable from the

GIAS spares service. It

must be installed by a

competent person.

Call GIAS

01204 556111

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Connecting to the cold water supply

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.

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

Do not re-use old hoses which are attached to existing installations.

Do not over-tighten the connections. Hand tight is sufficient.

Do not trap or kink the hose.

1. Connect the elbow end of the hose provided to the

threaded inlet on the back of the machine.

Grey pipe to the white threaded inlet on the machine.

2. Hand tighten the connector.

3. Connect the straight ends of the pipes to the water supply; ensure that there are no kinks.

4. Turn on the water supply and check for leaks. 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 Appliance

must be

connected to a

COLD WATER

supply only.

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Connection of the machine to the drain

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.

Option 1

Waste pipe connection (waste trap)

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.

Option 2

Into a standpipe

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.

All machines are tested with water prior to leaving the factory so a small

amount of water may remain in the drum and drain hose.

Flooding could occur if any part of the installation is not completed correctly.

800 mm

hose clip

hooked end support

sink

flexible

discharge hose

trap with hose

adaptor

100 mm

500 mm min

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Moving the machine into position

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.

Adjusting the feet

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.

Do not drag or lift the

machine by its door.

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