Hoover Nextra 8 manual Introduction, Delivery information, Do’s, Don’ts

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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 & hooked end support (see Unpacking and Installation Instructions)

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 assistance.

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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Contents Instruction Book Contents Don’ts IntroductionDelivery information Do’sUnpacking the product Qxd 26/10/2006 1212 European Directive 2002/96/EC Water supply InstallationChoose a location Electricity supplyConnecting to the cold water supply This Appliance Must be Connected to aGrey pipe to the white threaded inlet on the machine Connection of the machine to the drain Option Waste pipe connection waste trapOption Into a standpipe Moving the machine into position Adjusting the feetTesting the installation Installation testing is now completeThis programme will take approximately 2 hours to complete Washing and Drying advice Loading your washing machineSorting the laundry Drying Sort the load for dryingThings to avoid Detergent dosage DispenserDispensing in the drum Dispensing instructionsPause Control PanelTurning the machine On Start PauseCancelling and changing the programme Door Locked indicatorCountdown display Wash and Dry Options Programme Description Drying SelectorOut of Balance protection Automatic FeaturesDrying Time Guide Automatic Variable Capacity Half LoadSpecial Programmes Programme SelectorTime Saving Programmes Load Dry Available Programme GuideLoading the laundry Typical Wash and Dry CycleSelecting the programme Preparing the laundryBe very careful as the load and door glass may be very hot When the programme has finishedStarting the cycle To test the laundry for drynessCleaning and Routine Maintenance Cleaning the soap dispenserCleaning the door glass Cleaning the filter Maintenance washThis wash will take approximately 2 hours to complete What might be the cause TroubleshootingClothes load is not dry… Problem with the dispenser…Programme takes a long time… Door will not open…Do not force open the door Power FailurePhone Gias on 08705 400 Customer ServiceFor service and repairs please call our national number Your GuaranteeGias Service Tel 08705 400 Support Service Eire 018301 Hoover Spares Service Tel 01204