Hoover Performa Family User manual

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IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn
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Delivery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
UUnnppaacckkiinnggtthheePPrroodduucctt
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connection of the machine to the drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Moving the machine into position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TTeessttiinnggtthheeiinnssttaallllaattiioonn
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WWaasshhiinnggaaddvviiccee
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Loading your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sorting the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TThheeDDiissppeennsseerr
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Detergent dosage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dispensing instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TThheeCCoonnttrroollPPaanneell
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WWaasshhOOppttiioonnss
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Automatic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PPrrooggrraammmmeeSSeelleeccttoorr
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Special Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Daily Programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PPrrooggrraammmmeeGGuuiiddee
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AATTyyppiiccaallWWaasshh
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Selecting the wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Starting the wash cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CClleeaanniinnggaannddRRoouuttiinneeMMaaiinntteennaannccee
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TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg
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Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CCuussttoommeerrSSeerrvviiccee
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YYoouurrGGuuaarraanntteeee
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Hoovercare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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CCoonntteennttss
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IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn
PPlleeaasseerreeaaddaannddffoolllloowwtthheesseeiinnssttrruuccttiioonnssccaarreeffuullllyyaannddooppeerraattee
tthheemmaacchhiinneeaaccccoorrddiinnggllyy..TThhiissbbooookklleettpprroovviiddeessiimmppoorrttaanntt
gguuiiddeelliinneessffoorrssaaffeeuussee,,iinnssttaallllaattiioonn,,mmaaiinntteennaanncceeaannddssoommee
uusseeffuullaaddvviicceeffoorrbbeessttrreessuullttsswwhheennuussiinnggyyoouurrmmaacchhiinnee..
Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or
for any future owners.
DDeelliivveerryyiinnffoorrmmaattiioonn
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
●DDoonnoottttoouucchhtthheeaapppplliiaanncceewwhheennhhaannddssoorrffeeeettaarreeddaammpp
oorrwweett..
●DDoonnoottlleeaannoonntthheeddoooorrwwhheennllooaaddiinnggtthheemmaacchhiinneeoorr
uusseetthheeddoooorrttoolliiffttoorrmmoovveetthheemmaacchhiinnee..
●DDoonnoottuusseeaaddaapptteerrss,,mmuullttiipplleeccoonnnneeccttoorrssaannddoorr
eexxtteennssiioonnss..
●DDoonnoottaalllloowwcchhiillddrreennttooppllaayywwiitthhtthheemmaacchhiinneeoorriittss
ccoonnttrroollss..
●DDoonnoottttrryyttooooppeenntthheeddoooorrwwhheennwwaatteerriissvviissiibblleeiinntthhee
ddrruummoorrtthheeddoooorrlloocckkeeddiinnddiiccaattoorriissOONN..
3
CChheecckktthhaattnnooddaammaaggee
hhaassooccccuurrrreeddttootthhee
mmaacchhiinneedduurriinnggttrraannssiitt..
IIffiitthhaass,,ccaallllffoorrsseerrvviiccee
bbyyGGIIAASS..
CCaallll
0088770055440000660000
PPLLEEAASSEENNOOTTEE
TThhiissmmaacchhiinneeoonnllyy
rreeqquuiirreessaaccoollddwwaatteerr
ssuuppppllyy
IIfftthheeaapppplliiaanncceeiissnnoott
rruunnnniinnggpprrooppeerrllyyoorr
bbrreeaakkssddoowwnn,,sswwiittcchhiitt
ooffff,,ddiissccoonnnneecctttthheepplluugg
ffrroommtthheessoocckkeett,,ttuurrnn
oofffftthheewwaatteerrssuuppppllyy
aannddddoonnoottttaammppeerrwwiitthh
tthheeaapppplliiaannccee..
CCoonnssuullttGGIIAASSSSeerrvviicceeffoorr
ppoossssiibblleerreeppaaiirr..
CCaallll
0088770055440000660000
FFaaiilluurreettooccoommppllyywwiitthh
tthheeaabboovveeccaann
ccoommpprroommiisseetthheessaaffeettyy
oofftthheeaapppplliiaannccee..YYoouu
mmaayybbeecchhaarrggeeddffoorraa
sseerrvviicceeccaalllliiffaapprroobblleemm
wwiitthhyyoouurrmmaacchhiinneeiiss
ccaauusseeddbbyymmiissuussee..
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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.
33. 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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UUnnppaacckkiinnggtthheepprroodduucctt
DDiissppoosseeoofftthheeppaacckkaaggiinnggssaaffeellyy..MMaakkeessuurreeiitt
iissoouuttoofftthheerreeaacchhooffcchhiillddrreenn,,iittiissaa
ppootteennttiiaallssoouurrcceeooffddaannggeerr..
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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.
5
WWeerreeccoommmmeennddyyoouukkeeeepptthheettrraannssiittbbrraacckkeett
aannddssccrreewwssttoopprrootteecctttthheemmaacchhiinneeffoorrffuuttuurree
ttrraannssiitt..
TThheemmaannuuffaaccttuurreerrsswwiillllnnoottbbeerreessppoonnssiibbllee
ffoorraannyyddaammaaggeettootthheemmaacchhiinneeccaauusseeddbbyy
nnoottffoolllloowwiinnggtthheeiinnssttrruuccttiioonnssrreellaattiinnggttoo
rreelleeaassiinnggtthheettrraannssiittpprrootteeccttiioonn..TThheeuusseerriiss
rreessppoonnssiibblleeffoorraalllliinnssttaallllaattiioonnccoossttss..
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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.
CChhoooosseeaallooccaattiioonn
●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
DDoonnoottpplluuggtthhee
mmaacchhiinneeiinnaannddsswwiittcchhiitt
oonnaatttthheemmaaiinnssuunnttiill
tthheeiinnssttaallllaattiioonniiss
ccoommpplleetteedd..
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EElleeccttrriicciittyyssuuppppllyy
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. IIfftthheeffuusseeccoovveerriisslloosstt,,ddoonnoottuusseetthheepplluugguunnttiill
iittiissrreeppllaacceedd..
EElleeccttrriicciittyyccaannbbeeeexxttrreemmeellyyddaannggeerroouuss..
TThhiisswwaasshhiinnggmmaacchhiinneemmuussttbbeeeeaarrtthheedd..
TThheessoocckkeettoouuttlleettaannddtthheepplluuggoonntthheeaapppplliiaanncceemmuussttbbeeooff
tthheessaammeettyyppee..
DDoonnoottuusseemmuullttiipplleeaaddaapptteerrssaanndd//oorreexxtteennssiioonnlleeaaddss..
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following codes:
BBlluueeNNEEUUTTRRAALL
BBrroowwnnLLIIVVEE
GGrreeeennaannddYYeelllloowwEEAARRTTHH
CE Appliance complies with European Directive 89/336/EEC,
73/23/EEC and subsequent amendments.
WWaatteerrssuuppppllyy
●The cold water pressure should be between 0.5 and 8 bar
(0.05-0.8 Mpa).
●DDoonnoottccoonnnneecctttthheemmaacchhiinneettooaassiinngglleeoouuttlleett
iinnssttaannttaanneeoouusswwaatteerrhheeaatteerr..
●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.
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YYoouummaayybbeecchhaarrggeeddffoorr
aasseerrvviicceeccaalllliiffaa
pprroobblleemmwwiitthhyyoouurr
mmaacchhiinneeiissccaauusseeddbbyy
iinnccoorrrreeccttiinnssttaallllaattiioonn..
IIfftthheemmaaiinnssccoorrddoonntthhiiss
aapppplliiaanncceeiissddaammaaggeedd,,iitt
mmuussttbbeerreeppllaacceeddbbyyaa
ssppeecciiaallccoorrddwwhhiicchhiiss
OONNLLYYoobbttaaiinnaabblleeffrroomm
tthheeHHoooovveerrssppaarreess
sseerrvviiccee..IIttmmuussttbbee
iinnssttaalllleeddbbyyaa
ccoommppeetteennttppeerrssoonn..
CCaallllGGIIAASS
0011220044555566111111
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CCoonnnneeccttiinnggttootthheeccoollddwwaatteerr
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.
Only use the new hose supplied to connect the machine and
ensure that the sealing washers are in place inside the hose
connectors.
DDoonnoottrree--uusseeoollddhhoosseesswwhhiicchhaarreeaattttaacchheeddttooeexxiissttiinngg
iinnssttaallllaattiioonnss..
DDoonnoottoovveerr--ttiigghhtteenntthheeccoonnnneeccttiioonnss..HHaannddttiigghhttiissssuuffffiicciieenntt..
DDoonnoottttrraappoorrkkiinnkktthheehhoossee..
11..Connect the elbow end of the hose provided to the
threaded inlet on the back of the machine.
GGrreeyyppiippeettootthheewwhhiitteetthhrreeaaddeeddiinnlleettoonntthheemmaacchhiinnee..
22..Hand tighten the connector.
33..Connect the straight ends of the pipes to the water
supply; eennssuurreetthhaatttthheerreeaarreennookkiinnkkss.
44..TTuurrnnoonntthheewwaatteerrssuuppppllyyaannddcchheecckkffoorrlleeaakkss..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.
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TThhiissAApppplliiaannccee
mmuussttbbee
ccoonnnneecctteeddttooaa
CCOOLLDDWWAATTEERR
ssuuppppllyyoonnllyy..
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CCoonnnneeccttiioonnoofftthheemmaacchhiinneettootthheeddrraaiinn
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.
OOppttiioonn11
WWaasstteeppiippeeccoonnnneeccttiioonn((wwaasstteettrraapp))
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.
OOppttiioonn22
IInnttooaassttaannddppiippee
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.
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AAllllmmaacchhiinneessaarreetteesstteeddwwiitthhwwaatteerrpprriioorrttoolleeaavviinnggtthheeffaaccttoorryyssooaassmmaallll
aammoouunnttooffwwaatteerrmmaayyrreemmaaiinniinntthheeddrruummaannddddrraaiinnhhoossee..
FFllooooddiinnggccoouullddooccccuurriiffaannyyppaarrttoofftthheeiinnssttaallllaattiioonniissnnoottccoommpplleetteeddccoorrrreeccttllyy..
800 mm
hose clip
hooked end support
sink
flexible
discharge hose
trap with hose
adaptor
100 mm
500 mm min
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MMoovviinnggtthheemmaacchhiinneeiinnttoo
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.
AAddjjuussttiinnggtthheeffeeeett
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.
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DDoonnoottddrraaggoorrlliifftttthhee
mmaacchhiinneebbyyiittssddoooorr..
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Refer to the ‘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 then press the
START/PAUSE button to start the machine. Allow the
programme to continue for one minute and then cancel
the programme by returning the selector to the OFF
position. 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
START/PAUSE 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 by turning
the programme knob to the OFF position.
66..Select the spin programme and press the
START/PAUSE button to start the machine. If the machine
takes longer than one minute to empty check the drain
hose for kinks.
IInnssttaallllaattiioonntteessttiinnggiissnnoowwccoommpplleettee..
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 90°C
programme and run the machine for a complete cycle using
only wash detergent and water.
TThhiisspprrooggrraammmmeewwiillllttaakkeeaapppprrooxxiimmaatteellyy22
hhoouurrssttooccoommpplleettee..
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TTeessttiinnggtthheeiinnssttaallllaattiioonn
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The following tips are designed to assist in getting the best
results from your machine whilst using 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.
LLooaaddiinnggyyoouurrwwaasshhiinnggmmaacchhiinnee
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.
DDoonnoottoovveerrllooaaddtthheemmaacchhiinneeaasstthhiisswwiillllrreedduucceetthheeqquuaalliittyyooff
tthheewwaasshhaannddmmaayyccaauusseeddaammaaggeettootthheemmaacchhiinneeaannddyyoouurr
llaauunnddrryy..
WWhheenniisspprreewwaasshhiinnggrreeaallllyynneeeeddeedd??
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.
WWhhiicchhwwaasshhtteemmppeerraattuurreesshhoouullddyyoouu
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%.
HHeeaavviillyyssooiilleeddllaauunnddrryy
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 better.
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WWaasshhiinnggaaddvviiccee
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SSoorrttiinnggtthheellaauunnddrryy
IItteemmssttooaavvooiidd
We recommend that you ddoonnoottwash underwired bras in the
machine. Should the wires become detached they 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
AAllwwaayyssffoolllloowwtthheewwaasshhccaarreellaabbeelllliinnggoonntthheeggaarrmmeennttss..
FFaasstteennzziippss,,ttiieessttrriinnggssaannddcclloosseepprreessssssttuuddssttoopprreevveenntt
ttaanngglliinngg..EEnnssuurreetthhaattppoocckkeettssaarreeeemmppttiieeddoofflloooosseecchhaannggeeaanndd
ootthheerrssmmaalllliitteemmss..
CChheecckktthhaatttthheerreeaarreennoommeettaalloobbjjeeccttssiinntthheellaauunnddrryyaasstthheessee
mmaayyddaammaaggeetthheellaauunnddrryyaannddtthheemmaacchhiinnee..
PPllaacceessmmaalllliitteemmssiinnaawwaasshhbbaagg..
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DDoonnoottuusseetthheemmaacchhiinnee
ttoowwaasshhiitteemmsstthhaattddoo
nnootthhaavveeaawwaasshhllaabbeell..
DDoonnoottwwaasshhiitteemmss
pprreevviioouussllyyttrreeaatteeddwwiitthh
ssoollvveennttss..
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DDeetteerrggeennttddoossaaggee
OOnnllyyuusseeddeetteerrggeennttsswwhhiicchhaarreessuuiittaabblleeffoorruusseeiinnaawwaasshhiinngg
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:
●WWaatteerrhhaarrddnneessss..
Depending on the hardness of the water and the type of
detergent used, it is possible to reduce the amount of
detergent.
TThheessoofftteerrtthheewwaatteerrssuuppppllyy,,tthheelleessssddeetteerrggeennttiiss
rreeqquuiirreedd..
●TThheeddeeggrreeeeooffssooiilliinngg..
It is possible to reduce the amount of detergent used
depending on the degree of soiling.
UUsseelleessssddeetteerrggeennttffoorrlleessssssooiilleeddiitteemmss..
●AAmmoouunnttooffllaauunnddrryy..
It is possible to reduce the amount of detergent when
washing only a small amount of laundry.
FFoorrssmmaalllleerrllooaaddssuusseelleessssddeetteerrggeenntt..
The dosages shown on the packaging of detergents for
washing delicates often already refer to a reduced wash size.
AAllwwaayyssffoolllloowwtthheeddoossaaggeeiinnssttrruuccttiioonnssoonntthheeddeetteerrggeenntt
ppaacckkaaggiinngg..
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TThheeDDiissppeennsseerr
DDOONNOOTTeexxcceeeedd
tthheemmaaxxiimmuumm
ddeetteerrggeennttddoossaaggee
CCOOMMPPAARRTTMMEENNTTII
PPrreewwaasshhddeetteerrggeenntt
Maximum dosage 100ml of powder
CCOOMMPPAARRTTMMEENNTTIIII
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When we produce a new washing machine we subject it to
every test possible. One of the most important tests is the one
that enables our experts to identify the most suitable
detergent for solving laundry problems. Ariel Quick Wash
Action was able to meet our needs: to make the washing
machine function efficiently; not compromise the machine’s
lifespan; and produce the best wash results. Consistently
excellent results, which was the main aim of the test we
carried out, determined our choice and our recommendation.
The prime function of a detergent that answers all washing
requirements is to work with the water to remove dirt from
fabrics, holding it in suspension, until it is removed when the
water is pumped out, and to control the amount of foam
forming in the washing machine, without damaging the fibres
of the items being washed. Ariel Quick Wash Action fully
satisfies all these requirements, as it contains high quality
elements, the result of the most advanced research, ensuring
excellent results under all conditions.
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The detergent drawer is split into 3 compartments:
●the first, labelled "I", is for detergent used during
Prewash.
●the second, labelled "II", is for detergent used during the
main wash.
●the third, labelled is for special additives such as
fabric softeners, fragrances, starch, brighteners etc.
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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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Turn the machine ON by selecting a programme using the
programme selector. This status will be indicated by the STOP
indicator light flashing, this light will continue to flash until
the cycle has started or the machine is returned to the OFF
position.
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After selecting the programme and the required options (see
the Wash Options section of this manual) press the
START/PAUSE button once to start the cycle. The STOP light
will stop flashing and START light will illuminate and there will
be a short time delay to the start of the programme while the
machine sets the wash parameters for the selected programme
and options. If the duration of the programme you have
selected is shorter than 60 minutes, then the time remaining
indicator will illuminate accordingly. The door lock indicator
light will also illuminate a few seconds after pressing the
START/PAUSE button.
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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 time
remaining for the programme in the TIME TO RUN indicator
and option buttons will flash. The door lock indicator light will
remain illuminated for approximately 2 minutes. The door can
be opened when this indicator goes out. To restart the
programme, press the START/PAUSE button once again.
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To cancel the programme the programme selector should be
rotated to the OFF position.
Select a new programme and start as detailed above.
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The DOOR LOCKED indicator light is illuminated when the
door is fully closed and the machine is ON.
When START 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.
A special 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 Locked light has
gone out before opening the door. As a safety measure, check
that there is no water evident in the drum. At the end of the
cycle turn the programme selector to OFF.
If the programme is paused, the door locked indicator will go
out after 2 minutes and the door can be opened. Check there
is no water evident in the drum before opening the door.
TTIIMMEETTOORRUUNN
In order to better manage your time, this washing machine
features an indicator light system that keeps you constantly
informed on the remaining cycle time.
Indicator light Start: Remaining time above 60 minutes
Indicator light 60: Remaining time less than 60 minutes
Indicator light 30: Remaining time less than 30 minutes
Indicator light 15: Remaining time less than 15 minutes
Indicator light Stop: End of the programme
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This option is available on the Cottons and Synthetics programmes. Prewash is set automatically on the
SSppoorrttssprogramme. This option is particularly useful for heavily soiled loads and can be used
independently of the main wash programme. Detergent for this programme should be added to the first
compartment of the soap drawer labelled "I" (please refer to the section of this manual entitled ‘The
Dispenser’). We recommend you use only 20% of the quantity used for the main wash programme.
TTiimmeeSSaavveerr
This option can be used on the Cotton programmes only. By selecting this option, the machine will wash
a small quantity of fabrics (1-2kg), avoiding every kind of waste. The water consumption is reduced by up
to 55%, the energy consumption is cut by up to 60% and the time needed is reduced.
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This option is available on the cottons programmes. The option increases the number of rinses to five
(including the final conditioned rinse). This can help prevent skin irritation from detergent residue, which
can affect people with particularly sensitive skin. Selecting the Extra 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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This option is oonnllyyavailable on Synthetics, Acrylics, Woolmark and Silk programmes.
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Synthetics
Acrylics
Woolmark
Silk
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The programme is completed by a
short spin of very low speed.
The machine stops in the final rinse
stage and the option indicators blink.
The load is held in the water in the
drum, thus reducing creasing and
enabling easier ironing.
The machine stops in the final rinse
stage and the option indicators blink.
The load is held in the water in the
drum, thus reducing creasing and
enabling easier ironing.
The machine stops in the final rinse
stage and the option indicators blink.
The load is held in the water in the
drum, thus reducing creasing and
enabling easier ironing.
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To select a full spin cycle please turn the dial
to the required spin programme.
Press the FAST IRON button to continue with
the programme. The machine will then pump
out the water and the programme will
conclude with a short spin. Finally, the
programme carries out a brief tumbling
action to loosen the items in the load.
Press the FAST IRON button and the machine
will pump out the water and complete the
cycle with a short spin cycle.
Press the FAST IRON button and the machine
will pump out the water to complete the
cycle. The load will nnoottbe spun and will
therefore be very wet.
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TTeemmppeerraattuurreeSSeelleeccttoorr
The washing machine is equipped with a Temperature Selector
knob to set the temperature you require. Greater energy
savings can be achieved by using the lower temperature
settings around the dial between and 40°C. By selecting
the position, the wash temperature is equivalent to the
water inlet temperature, thus reducing energy consumption
further. We recommend that the temperature shown on wash
care garments should never be exceeded.
In the case where the temperature has been accidentally set
higher than that of the chosen programme, (see Programme
Guide table), the machine will lower the temperature
automatically to protect the fabrics.
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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.
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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).
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The Cottons 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.
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Washing and rinsing performance is optimised through drum
rotation speeds and water levels. The delicate spin action
minimises creasing.
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This is a new concept in washing, with a cycle that consists of
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.
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Individual programmes are available for rinsing, (including the
opportunity to add fabric conditioner), spinning, at 800rpm or
less if selected via the Spin Speed Selector, and draining the
water from the machine.
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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 30°C and
concludes with 3 rinses, one for fabric conditioner, and a short
spin.
SSiillkk
This washing machine also has a gentle Silk and Hand Wash
programme cycle. This programme allows a complete washing
cycle for garments specified as 'Hand Wash only' and laundry
items made from silk or specified “Wash as silk” on the fabric
label.
The programme has a maximum temperature of 30°C and
concludes with 3 rinses, one for fabric conditioner, and no final
spin.
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