Hoover HP 16 E User manual

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Washing machine Instructions for use
HP 16 E
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English 2
Nederlands 31
Contents Page
Introduction 3
General delivery notes 4
Safety notes 4
Quick start 5
Installation & testing 6
Useful advice for the user 11
Description of controls 12
Detergent drawer 14
Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use 15
Programme selector 17
The main wash 18
Programme Table 22
Cleaning and routine maintenance 24
Trouble shooting 26
Power failure 28
Technical data 29
Customer service 30
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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.
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Note: this machine is solely for domestic use, i.e. to
wash, rinse and spin dry household textiles and
garments.
Notes on disposal
All packaging materials used are environmentally-friendly and recyclable. Please
help dispose of the packaging via environmentally-friendly means.
Your retailer or local council will be able to give you
details of current means of disposal.
Appliances that have reached the end of their useful life are not worthless
rubbish! Valuable materials can be salvaged from an old appliance via scrap
reprocessing.
Note: 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.
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General delivery notes
Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance:
– Instruction manual
– Guarantee card
– Blanking plug
– Inlet hoses & bracket
– Base panel & x2 push clips
Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. If it has, call
the GIAS Service, Hoover Service or an authorised Hoover dealer. Please see
Customer Service.
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Safety notes
Note: before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
of the washing machine.
A) Disconnect the plug from the mains supply.
B) Turn off the water supply.
C) Ensure that the mains power supply is earthed, if not, seek assistance from a
qualified electrician.
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.
F) Caution: water temperature can reach 90°C during
the whites wash cycle and as a result the door
glass may get very hot.
G) Check there is no water visible in the drum before opening the door.
H) Do not allow children or unauthorised persons to use the appliance without
supervision.
I) Do not pull the power cable or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the
socket.
J) The appliance must not be exposed to weather conditions (rain, direct sun,
etc...).
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K) When moving the appliance never lift it by the controls, the detergent drawer,
the hoses or the power cable.
To avoid damaging the door when moving the appliance never rest the door
against objects e.g a trolley.
L) IMPORTANT!
If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor ensure that the ventilation
through the base of the appliance is not obstructed.
M) When lifting the machine always use two people to help avoid injuries.
N) 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 Hoover Service or GIAS Service for possible repair. Failure to comply
with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance.
O) If the appliance’s power cable is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord
which is only available from GIAS Service, Hoover Service or an authorised
Hoover dealer.
P) After the machine has been installed, ensure that the mains plug and water
supply valves are easily accessible.
Q) Glass fibre curtains should never be put into this machine.
R) Lint or fluff must not be allowed to collect on the floor around the outside of this
machine.
S) Always ensure that the door locked indicator neon has switched itself off before
opening the door. By doing so the machine is allowed to cool down before the
laundry is handled.
T) Always ensure to fit the base panel to the machine.
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Quick start
Washing
– Open the door by pressing the “Deur Open” button.
– Select the laundry and put it in the machine.
– Close the door.
– Put the detergent in the dispenser compartments.
– Select programme by turning the programme knob.
– Select any function buttons required and then press the START/PAUZE
button. The button functions are selected when the button neon is lit.
After washing
– Wait about two minutes for the door locking device
to disengage. The “Deur Beveiligd” neon will go out.
– Switch off the washing machine by turning the
programme knob to the “OFF” position.
– Open the door and remove the laundry.
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Remove the machine from the packaging - close to where it will finally
be positioned - and proceed as follows:
On the back of the machine
1) Remove the central screw A and
side screws B and pull out the transit
bracket C along with the red locator.
2) Tilt the machine forward and remove
the polystyrene spacers.
3) Cover the central hole using the cap
enclosed in the instructions bag.
4) Adjust the two feet at the front to
level the machine.
5) Tilt the machine forward and locate
the base panel by (1) removing the
paper backing from the adhesive tape,
(2) locate the base panel in the front of the
machine, (3) offer the base panel up to the
base of the washing machine and locate
the two push clips.
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Installation & testing
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Note: 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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Connecting the fill hose
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 washer is in place inside the hose connector.
Do not re-use old hoses which are attached to existing installations.
Do not over-tighten the connection. Hand tight is sufficient.
Do not trap or kink the hose.
1. Connect the elbow end of the hose to the
back of the machine.
2. Connect the straight end of the hose to the
stop taps.
Acqua-stop (fitted to certain models)
The fill hose supplied with this machine has a
double skin and incorporates a water valve (A). If
the inner hose bursts the valve will automatically
shut off the water supply to prevent flooding. The
indicator turns red (B).
Should this happen, turn off the water supply
immediately and have a new fill hose fitted by
Hoover Service.
B
A
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If the inlet hose’s connection point is changed, check that the 3/4” threaded ferrule
on the inlet hose is firmly attached to the electrovalve connector.
Water supply requirements
Connect the machine to the drainage system used by household sinks.
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THIS MACHINE MUST BE CONNECTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE WATER SUPPLY
REGULATIONS.
No other appliance should be plumbed into the standpipe.
There are two possible arrangements which can be seen below:-
DRAIN HOSE
HOSE SUPPORT
CROOK
12-15 cm
32 mm
min
60-80 cm
HOSE SUPPORT CROOK
ATTACH HOSE
SECURELY TO
WASTE OUTLET
DRAIN HOSE
FIX SECURELY
ABOVE OVERFLOW
OUTLET OF SINK
For the washing machine to function properly the outlet end of the drain
hose must be at a minimum of 60 cm and a maximum of 80 cm from the
ground.
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Testing the installation
Refer to the programme guide for details of how to select programmes.
1. Turn on the water supply and check for leaks from fill hoses.
2. Switch on the electricity supply.
3. Select a spin programme and then press the START/PAUZE button to start the
machine.
Allow the programme to continue for one minute and then cancel the
programme (please refer to “Description of Controls” section for cancelling the
programme). This will remove any water remaining in the machine from factory
testing.
4. To check for cold water filling to the machine:
Select a rinse programme and press the START/PAUZE 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.
5. Switch off the machine at the end of the cycle by turning the programme knob
to the “OFF” position.
6. If the machine takes longer than one minute to empty check the drain hoses
for kinks.
Installation testing is now complete.
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To ensure the drum is thoroughly clean after testing and storage, select
programme 1 and run the machine for a complete cycle using only wash
detergent and water.
If the machine is not to be used immediately, switch off the mains power supply
and remove the plug from the power socket. We also recommend that the water
stop taps are turned off.
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Note: it is advisable to isolate the washing machine
from the water and electricity supplies after each wash.
Electricity supply and safety advice
Washing machines are supplied to operate at a voltage of 230V, 50 Hz single-
phase. Check that the conductor is powerful enough to supply at least 3.0 kW,
then connect the plug to an earthed socket.
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.
It is not advisable to 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
If the mains cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special
cord which is only obtainable from the Hoover spares service, GIAS Service or an
authorised Hoover dealer.
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