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Hoover 8144 D manual

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    Instruction Book Instructions for installation and use[...]

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    Contents Introduction 3 Deliver y Information 3 Guarantee 3 Customer Ser vice 4 Caring for the Environment 5 W arning and Safety Instructions 6 Unpacking the Product 8 Installation 9 Electricity Supply 9 W ater Supply 10 Connecting the Cold W ater Supply 11 Connecting the Drainage Pipe 12 Levelling the Machine 13 T esting the Installation 13 Descri[...]

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    Customer Service At Hoover , we aim to make appliances that are reliable and long lasting. However , should your appliance need to be ser viced during its working life, no one is more qualified to maintain your appliance than our own Hoover Ser vice engineers. T o book a ser vice call or to ask our customer ser vice advisors for help on using your[...]

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    W arning and Safety Instructions This machine is solely for domestic use, i.e. to wash, rinse and spin dr y household textiles and garments. 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 tr y to open the door when water is visible i[...]

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    Unpacking the Product Remove the machine from its packaging close to the final location of the machine. Step 1 . Remove all outer packaging from the machine. Check there is no damage to the machine before continuing the installation process. Step 2 . Carefully cut through the hose-retaining clip at the rear of the machine, taking care not to cut t[...]

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    W a ter Suppl y This machine should only be connected to a cold-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 . Before connecting the fill hose, check that the water is running from the water supply tap to be used. Let the water flow [...]

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    Connecting the drainage pipe This machine must be connected in accordance with the water supply regulations. W ater bylaws prohibit connection to a surface water drain. Decide which plumbing option suits you best then follow the instructions below: Option 1 - W aste pipe connection (waste trap) Fit the hooked end support to the outlet pipe and posi[...]

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    Description of the Machine The Hoover washing machine details are indicated below: Step 5 . Switch off the machine at the end of the cycle by tur ning the Programme Selector to the OFF position. Step 6 . Select the spin programme and press the Start Pause button to star t the machine. If the machine takes longer than one minute to empty check the d[...]

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    The Control P anel T ur ning the Machine On T urning the Programme Selector to your chosen programme will turn the machine on. The Programme Selector must be returned to the OFF position between each wash cycle in order to reset the controls. Star t Pause Button ST AR T After selecting the programme and the required options press the Start Pause bu[...]

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    Spin Speed When a programme is selected the maximum spin speed allowed for that programme appears on the display . Pressing the Spin Speed button will reduce the speed by 100rpm each time the button is pressed. The minimum speed is 400rpm, or continuing to press the button will eliminate the final spin completely . Delay Star t This indicator show[...]

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    Automa tic Fea tures KG Mode (Half Load) Available on the Cottons and Synthetics cycles, the intelligent sensor adjusts the water level and programme length throughout each phase of the cycle according to how much laundr y you load into the machine. The KG Mode indicator will light up when the intelligent sensor is weighing the laundr y . The washi[...]

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    Programme Descriptions For handling the various types of fabric and their level of dirtiness in your laundr y the washing machine has different programme groups according to type of wash, temperature, spin speed and duration (see Programme Guide). Once the programme is selected, the intelligent sensor will weigh the laundr y using the KG Mode and a[...]

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    Programme Guide 24 25 Programme Fabric T ype W ater T emp Recommended (C°) W ater T emp MAX (C°) Spin Speed MAX (RPM) Max Load Size (kg) Cottons, Colourfast and linen Cottons, Non- fast Coloureds, mixed fabrics Mixed fabrics and synthetics Delicate fabrics - - - Silk and “Machine washable wool” garments Cottons, Colourfast and linen Mixed fab[...]

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    Detergent Only use detergents that are suitable for use in a washing machine. Y ou will obtain the best results from your wash with the minimum use of chemical products, and the best care for your laundr y if you take into consideration the level of dirtiness as well as the type of detergent to choose. The amount of detergent to use depends on: ●[...]

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    W ashing Advice 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 laundr y , to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of your machine. Loading your washing machine T[...]

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    the wash cycle, the KG Mode will weigh the clothes and update the wash time remaining on the display ever y five seconds until the weight has been determined. Do not tr y to open the door when the door locked indicator is on, nor open the dispenser drawer during the wash programme. If you wish to pause the programme press the Start Pause button; a[...]

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    Step 4 . T urn the filter anti-clockwise until it stops in the ver tical position. Remove the filter and clean. Step 5 . Replace the filter and turn in a clockwise direction until locked in position. Replace the stopper in the hose and close the filter cover . W e recommend that the filter be cleaned frequently , at least once a month. Mainten[...]

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    W ater on the floor around the washing machine... ● 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 gas[...]

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    Power Failure 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 [...]

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    The guarantee excludes: ● Any faults which occur due to bad installation or misuse of the machine. ● Repair of, or interference with, the machine by any person not authorised by the manufacturer . ● Any parts which are fitted to the machine that are not original manufacturer’ s parts. ● Non-domestic use of the machine. ● Operation at i[...]

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    1 1.05 - 41035233 - www .graficaestampa.it - Printed in Italy - Imprimé en Italie EN ® Note: Hoover policy is one of continuous development and accordingly we reser ve the right to alter specification without notice. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for errors printed in this instruction manual. Hoover Ltd. Pentrebach, Merthyr T yd?[...]