General delivery notes

On delivery check that there is the following with the appliance:

–Instruction manual

–Certificate of guarantee

–Caps

–Inlet hose

and check that no damage has occurred during transit, and if so, call your nearest Authorised Technical Support Service agent (see Customer Service)

Safety notes.

Note: for any cleaning or maintenance procedure for the washing machine

A)Pull out the plug

B)Turn off the tap

C)Hoover equips all its appliances with earthing. Ensure that the mains supply is earthed, and if it is not, seek assistance from a qualified person.

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.

Note:water temperature can reach 90°C during the wash cycle

F)Check there is no water left in the drum before opening the door.

G)This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

H)Do not pull the power cable or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the socket.

I)The appliance must not be exposed to weather conditions (rain, direct sun, etc...)

L)When moving the appliance never lift it by the controls or by the detergent drawer. When in transit never rest the door against the trolley or transport the appliance without the polystyrene base.

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M)N.B!

If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor ensure that the ventilation holes on the base of the appliance are not obstructed.

N)If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down, switch it off, turn off the tap and do not tamper with the appliance.

Consult only the Authorised Technical Support Service for possible repair and ask them to use original spare parts.

Failure to comply with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance.

O)If the appliance’s power cable should ever need replacing, consult the Authorised Technical Support Service

Quick start

Washing

-Open the door by using the button “A” (Fig. 1, page 6)

-Select laundry and put it in the machine

-Close the door

-Put detergent in the compartments as indicated in the programme guide in this instruction manual

-Select programme

-The display will show the settings for the programme selected.

-Adjust the wash temperature if necessary.

DRYING

If you would like the drying cycle to begin automatically after washing, select the programme required using the Drying Selection button.

Otherwise it is possible to finish the wash and then decide on the drying programme and load.

Press additional function buttons (if required)

-Press the “Start/Pause” button (page 8)

-The programme starts.

After washing-The word “End” will appear on the display.-Wait for the door lock to be released

(about 2 minutes after the programme has finished). The “Door Security” indicator light will go out.

-Switch off the washing machine by turning the selector to “OFF” position.-Open the door and remove the laundry.

Ensure that the machine is correctly installed in line with the instructions found on page 33.

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