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- Page 1 05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 1 ® Washing machine Instructions for use SIX.AAA WHISPER 1600 AAA 160 SIX.AAA WHISPER 1400 AAA 140 SIX.SPORTSWEAR 1300 AI 130...
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Page 2: Introduction
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 2 Introduction Please read and follow these instructions carefully and operate the machine accordingly. Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners. Note: this machine is solely for domestic use, i.e. to wash, rinse and spin dry household textiles and garments. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 3 Contents Page Introduction General Delivery Notes Safety Notes Quick Start Installation & Testing Useful Washing Advice Using Inter@ct for the first time Description of Controls Detergent Drawer Detergents, washing aids & amounts to use Programme Selector Auto Half Load Sorting the Laundry... -
Page 4: General Delivery Notes
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 4 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 and x2 push clips Check that no damage has occurred during transit. -
Page 5: Quick Start
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 5 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. -
Page 6: Installation & Testing
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 6 Installation & Testing 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 complete with the red spacer. - Page 7 05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 7 Note: we recommend you keep the transit bracket and Note: we recommend you keep the transit bracket and screws to protect the machine for future transit. screws to protect the machine for future transit. The Manufacturers will not be responsible for any The Manufacturers will not be responsible for any damage to the machine caused by not following the...
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Page 8: Water Supply Requirements
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 8 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. THIS MACHINE MUST BE CONNECTED IN THIS MACHINE MUST BE CONNECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WATER SUPPLY... -
Page 9: Testing The Installation
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 9 Testing the installation Refer to the programme guide for details of how to select programmes. For stopping each programme before its completion, the programme must be cancelled by holding down the START/PAUSE button for five seconds. The display will inform you that the programme has been cancelled. - Page 10 Blue – NEUTRAL Brown – LIVE Green & Yellow – EARTH If the mains cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is only available from the Hoover spares service, GIAS (01204 556111).
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Page 11: Useful Washing Advice
If the drum is not crammed full, the items will circulate more freely and will wash cleaner. ARIEL - Chosen and recommended by Hoover When we produce a new washing machine we subject it to ev ery test possible. -
Page 12: Using Inter@Ct For The First Time
When the machine is turned on and the programme dial is moved away from the “off” position to the programme selections a welcome message will appear. HOOVER INTER@CT WELCOME 11:06 This message is displayed for a short time while the machine recognises which programme has been selected. - Page 13 05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 13 ave entered your chosen language, the display will then ask for the When you h “Time-mode” to be set. Setting the time mode (default setting – ABSOLUTE) There are two ways to select the time mode. The first is if you wish programme end or delay start to be programmed by starting the actual time you want the programme to end or begin, e.g., programme to end 08.00.
- Page 14 05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 14 To enter your selection press the “Express Wash” button and the screen will then move to the next stage and ask you to “Set New Time” Set New Time This function needs to be set for two reasons – firstly to display the current time of day on the screen and secondly for the programme end/delay start settings to work correctly.
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Page 15: Description Of Controls
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 15 When you are completely satisfied with your menu selection, you may exit the menu and testing of the installation may now commence. If, after the initial installation you may want to change of any of the menu at a later date, again run through the menu options from the beginning and change the options you want to reset. - Page 16 05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 16 When you turn the programme selector dial and after the welcome message has disappeared, you will see a display showing the following details: Reading from left to right: 1. The programme number 2. The programme name 3.
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Page 17: Extra Rinse Button
6kg Wash Button This option can only be utilised for cotton programmes. Hoover has designed a special wash boost system specially for 6kg loads - by selecting the 6 kg option button, the volume of water within the selected wash cycle and the length of time of the programme is increased to improve the wash performance for the bigger load. - Page 18 05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 18 continuously pressing the select spin option the spin may be cancelled if desired. On selecting the required spin speed the display will then inform you of the chosen programme, its temperature and the newly selected spin speed. Programme Lock This is a useful feature to prevent children playing with the option buttons and tampering with the programme you have set.
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Page 19: Detergent Drawer
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 19 Note: this model is fitted with an electronic “sensor” Note: this model is fitted with an electronic device that device that checks the load is balanced correctly. If the checks the load is balanced correctly. If the load is load is slightly unbalanced the machine will re-balance slightly unbalanced the machine will re-balance it it automatically to then carry out the normal spin. -
Page 20: Detergents, Washing Aids & Amounts To Use
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 20 The machine is programmed to automatically take up additives during the final rinse stage for all wash cycles. Note: only put special additives, fabric softeners, Note: only put liquid detergents in the third fragrances, starch, brighteners, etc., in the third compartment compartment. - Page 21 05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 21 – Fabric softener, prevents static build-up in synthetic fabrics and softens fabrics. If you own a tumble dryer, clothes are softened even without the use of a fabric softener. Do not put solvents in the washing machine! Keep detergents and other laundry products out of children’s reach.
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Page 22: Programme Selector
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 22 When using water softeners, first put in the detergent, then add the softener to compartment II. For highly concentrated detergents not in single dose format, follow exactly what is shown on pack with regards to type and amount of dosage. To avoid the difficulty of checking if the detergent has been taken up, use the dosage aids provided in the detergent packaging. - Page 23 30°C, rinses twice (once is for fabric conditioner) and spins slowly for the best care of your heavily soiled, delicate garments. Hoover has given sports items their own wash care programme.
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Page 24: Auto Half Load
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 24 Auto half load 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. - Page 25 05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 25 Note: when sorting laundry – check there are no metal objects in the laundry (such as paper clips, safety pins, pins, coins etc...); In the event of a machine failure during the warranty period and foreign objects are found to be the cause of the failure a labour charge may be made for the call out of an engineer.
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Page 26: Selecting The Wash Programme
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 26 Selecting the wash programme Refer to the programme guide or the programme descriptions on the front of the machine to select the most suitable programme. The programme is selected by turning the programme selector clockwise and aligning the programme number with the indicator. -
Page 27: Consumption Data
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 27 Water and electricity consumption and approximate length of programmes selected Program Water Electricity Duration consumption consumption in mins* in litres Whites normal 90˚C, full load Coloureds fast 60˚C, full load 0.95 Coloureds non-fast 3.5 kg load 0.55 Mixed fabrics 60˚C;... -
Page 28: Programme Guide
05651106 22/11/00 8:30 pm Page 28 Programme guide PROGRAMME FABRIC TYPE PROGRAMME FOR LOAD WATER DETERGENT TEMP ˚C Whites Colourfast fabrics Intensive - heavily 90˚ * * * Cotton, linen, hemp soiled up to 6 Coloureds Cotton, mixed fabrics Intensive - heavily 60˚... - Page 29 05651106 22/11/00 8:31 pm Page 29 Programme guide PROGRAMME FABRIC TYPE PROGRAMME FOR LOAD WATER DETERGENT TEMP ˚C Acrylics Synthetics (Nylon) Normal - Light 30˚ Coloured mixed fabrics soiling Acrylics Synthetics (Nylon) Normal - Lighty 15˚ Coloured mixed fabrics soiling (cold) Delicates Delicates Synthetics...
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Page 30: Cleaning And Routine Maintenance
05651106 22/11/00 8:31 pm Page 30 Cleaning and routine maintenance Do not use alcohol-based scourers and /or thinners on the outside of your washing machine, just a wipe with a damp cloth will suffice. The washing machine needs very little maintenance: –... - Page 31 05651106 22/11/00 8:31 pm Page 31 Transporting or storing the appliance for long periods when appliance is not in use If the appliance is being transported or is out of use for long periods in unheated places, all remaining water must be completely removed from all hoses.
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Page 32: Trouble Shooting
05651106 22/11/00 8:31 pm Page 32 Trouble shooting What might be the cause of... Defects you can remedy yourself Before calling GIAS Service for technical advice please run through the following checklist. A charge will be made if the machine is found to be working or has been installed incorrectly or used incorrectly.If the problem persists after completing the recommended checks, please call the GIAS Service (tel: 08705 400 600), they may be able to assist you over the telephone. -
Page 33: Power Failure
05651106 22/11/00 8:31 pm Page 33 It is unlikely that water will be visible in the drum! This is due to the latest technology that achieves the same standard of washing and rinsing but with far less water consumption. Note: The use of environmentally-friendly, phosphate-free detergents (check detergent information on pack) can have the following effects: –... -
Page 34: Technical Data
05651106 22/11/00 8:31 pm Page 34 When the bowl is full raise the end of the drain pipe to a height higher than the top of the appliance to stop the flow of water. Empty and replace the bowl and continue draining the machine until empty. -
Page 35: Customer Service
Your Guarantee Hoover guarantees all parts of this product for 5 years from the date of purchase. During that time Hoover will replace or repair all defective parts free of charge, except for parts subject to fair wear and tear such as belts. - Page 36 Tel : 01204 556111 Tel : 01204 556111 Hoovercare To maintain your Hoover product in peak condition you may wish to take out a Hoovercare policy, which for an annual payment provides a comprehensive maintenance and repair scheme. For more information please call 08705 400 600.