HOOVER AUTO-WASHER 800 AC154, AC156, AUTO-WASHER 1000 AC158, AC160, AUTO-WASHER 1100 AC162, AC164 washing machine User manual

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HOOVER LIMITED DRAGONPARC ABERCANAID MERTHYR TYDFIL MID-GLAMORGAN CF48 1PQ
56537-068/1 O 1992 ® REGISTERED TRADE MARK
AUTO~WASHER 800 AC154, AC156
AUTO-WASHER 1000 AC158, AC160
AUTO-WASHER 1100 AC162, AC164
Safety reminders 2
Quick reference 3
Quality, safety, environment 4
Soap drawer 5
Function buttons 6
Creaseguard 7
Step-by-step quide 8-10
Programs 11-15
Cleaning the machine 16
Calling for service 17
Emergency door opening 18
Guarantee 19
Service map 20
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
this appliance must be operated in accordance wi he instructions X}
given in this manual. It is for domestic use only in washing, rinsing ~~~
and spin drying of household textiles and garments, AS
Safety reminders
User's manual. This machine should
only be used for its intended purpose
as described in this manual. Ensure
that it is fully understood before
operating.
Machine vibration. Do not store
items on the worktop of this machine,
as minor machine vibration may
dislodge them.
A door interlock is fitted for safety. It
prevents the door being opened when
there is water in the drum or if the
drum is turning, If the door will not
open do not try to force it.
Garments freated with flammable
cleaning sprays or liquids, such as
petrol, must not be put in this
machine.
Lighters and matches must not be
left in pockets and NEVER use
flammable liquids near the machine.
Drum damage, As with all washing
machines, coins or similar small metal
objects can damage the drum.
Hoover will not accept responsibility
for damage caused by such items.
Heavy items such as bath mats,
cotton sheets and towels should
not be washed on their own, they
may cause excessive vibration and
noise. Always wash them as part
of a well balanced load.
Dispensing devices used for
concentrated washing powder and
liquid detergent must be removed
from the drum at the end of the wash.
Glass fibre curtains should never be
put in this machine. Skin irritation
may occur if other garments are
contaminated with the glass fibres.
Faults, Do not continue to use this
machine if it appears to be faulty.
After use, Turn off the water supplies
and remove the plug from the
electricity supply. Always remove the
plug before cleaning the appliance or
attempting any maintenance task.
Supply cord. If the supply cord on
this appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord which is
only obtainable from your local
Hoover Service Office or an
authorised Hoover Dealer.
Hoover Service. To ensure the
continued safe and efficient operation
of this appliance we recommend that
annual maintenance and any
servicing or repairs are carried out
only by an anthorised Hoover Service
Guarantee
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- © Genuine HOOVER spares
- | — Always: replace par ts with genuine
ВЕ “HOOVER spares, These are available >
- from your local Hoover dealer or direct
5 : o from Hoover. When ordering parts
© always quote your model number.
Should you require service at any time
please call your local HOOVER Service
5: Office listed on n the back page of this
book. _
Hoover have a computerised nationwide
service network of over 500 engineers
~~ who will respond quickly to your call
and guarantee your repair for 12 months.
‘Hoovercare
„To maintain your HOOVER product in
- peak condition you may also wish to take
“out a Hoovercare policy, which for an
“ annual payment provides a comprehen-
sive maintenance and repair scheme,
For further information telephone your
| - local HOOVER Service Office listed’
overleaf.
Free 5 Years Parts
(UK & Eire only)
— In the first year Hoover will replace and
fit any defective parts free of charge for
the part and labour. In Years 2-5 defective
parts will be supplied free only if fitted in
UK and Eire by Hoover and our standard
call out and labour charges paid.
YOUR
nearest HOOVER Service Office.
Hoover guarantees all parts of this product for 5 years from the date of
purchase. During that time HOOVER engineers will replace or repair all defective
parts free of charge, except for parts subject to fair wear and tear such as belts.
The engineers labour costs are chargeable after the first 12 months.
To qualify for benefits under the guarantee, you must be able to provide
proof of date of purchase and the appliance must have been supplied,
installed and used in accordance with Hoover instructions. Consequential losses
and accidental damage to the product are not covered by the guarantee.
If you have any trouble with your HOOVER product simply telephone your
This guarantee does not affect your statutory or common law rights.
Hoover cannot be responsible for the results of using this machine for any purposes
other than those described in these instructions,
Co - This appliance conforms to the requirements of EEC radio interference directive 87/308.
Emergency door opening
The operation of the machine may be
interrupted by a power failure,
If the machine stops and there is no
water in the drum, press the door open
button and remove the load.
However, 1f there 1s water left in the
drum the door cannot be opened.
DO NOT attempt to force open the
door.
To remove the load proceed as follows:
l. Switch off and remove the plug
from the electricity supply.
2. Pull out the machine so that the
back is accessible,
3. Unclip the drain hose from the
back panel and lower the end into
a bucket.
The water will drain out. 4.
WARNING!
THE WATER MAY 5
BE VERY HOT
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When the bucket becomes full
raise the end of the drain hose
above the top of the machine.
This will stop the flow of water
and enable the bucket to be
emptied, |
Repeat the procedure until the
drum 1s completely empty.
Clip the hose to the back of the
machine.
Press the door open button and
remove the load,
1. Sort laundry according to wash care labels.
2. Put correct weight of laundry in machine (as shown
in the Programs’ section) and close door.
3. Add detergent and fabric conditioner.
4. Select wash program.
5. Set function switches.
6. Turn on water supplies.
7. Plug in and switch on electricity supply.
8. Set ON/OFF switch to on.
9. When program ends set ON/OFF switch to off.
10. Open door and remove load.
ll. Switch off and unplug.
12. Turn off water supplies,
Quick reference
Quality, Safety &
Environment
As the owner of a new Hoover product
we would like to tell you more about
the high standards we have set in
Quality, Safety and the Environment.
Quality
BSI BS.5750
Hoover's UK factories have been
independently assessed for quality
assurance by the British Standards
Institution (BSI), and having met the
requirements are now listed in the
BSI Register of Firms of Assessed
Capability.
This means that our products are
made using a quality system which
meets the requirements of BS.5750
"Quality Systems". Regular audits
by BSI ensure this high quality
manufacturing system is maintained.
Safety
| Although safety certification of
electrical apphances 1s not required
by law in the UK, Hoover believe
that independent approval is the best
way of demonstrating safety in
design and manufacture,
The British Electrotechnical
Approvals Board (BEAB), the
independent UK national authority
for the safety of domestic electrical
appliances, ensure that European
Safety Standards are met and are
maintained throughout the
production life of an appliance.
All appliances which gain this
approval are permitted to carry the
BEAB mark of safety:
BEAB
Approved
Environmental Statement
Hoover has made a long term commitment, in all it's activities, to safeguarding
the environment. Our environmental policy can be simply stated:
"To adopt the best practicable environmental methods in the design,
production, packaging, use and disposal of its products, whilst continuing to
improve their benefits to the consumer."
The majority of materials in this appliance are recyclable. Please use the best
available disposal method to take advantage of this feature.
Calling for service
A charge will be made if the machine is
found to be in working order or has not
been installed in accordance with the
installation instructions or has been
used incorrectly.
Before calling a Hoover Service
Engineer run through the following
checklist.
1. Has all the transit packing been
removed?
2. Is there a working electricity
supply to the machine? Check
using another appliance such as a
table lamp.
3. Has the machine been correctly
jevelled using the adjustable feet?
This will reduce vibration.
4, Are the water supplies turned on?
Are the water inlet filters clean?
6. Has the machine been plumbed-in
correctly? Check for any leaks.
7. Are the drain hose or fill hoses
kinked?
8. Is the door fully closed? _
9. Has the program been set
correctly?
10. Has the machine paused at the
'Creaseguard' stage?
11. Has the drum stopped rotating for
static heating of the water?
12. Have you checked that there is no
water in the drum and 1t has
stopped turning before trying to
open the door?
If there 1s any doubt, call your local
Hoover Service Office for advice.
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Cleaning the machine
IMPORTANT: Always switch off and
remove the plug from the electricity
supply before cleaning this appliance,
Wipe the inside of the drum, window
and the folds in the door gasket. Leave
the door open to dry,
Wipe the cabinet and the glass window
with a soft cloth,
DO NOT use abrasive pads or cleaning
agents,
Soap drawer - removal and
cleaning
I. Pull out drawer as far as possible,
2. Gently but firmly pull out and
remove the complete drawer.
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Soap drawer
Pull off siphon tube cover from
fabric conditioner compartment,
Wash the drawer and siphon
tube under warm running water,
Clean the guides and drawer
housing, ;
Re-fit the siphon tube cover.
Re-position the drawer on its
runners and slide in.
This washing machine has been
designed to take the maximum
advantage of technical innovations.
These will give you lower electrical
running costs, lower water usage and
lower detergent quantity requirements
than conventional machines.
All this has been achieved whilst
maintaining, and in some instances
further improving, wash performance.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT upset the
balance of this system by overdosing
with detergent. Overdosing can lead
to excessive foaming along with loss
of performance and waste of money
on detergent.
‘ The recommended amounts shown on
‘the detergent pack are for full loads in
Hoover recommend:
Ariel Ultra, Ariel Liquid, Bold 3,
Ariel Automatic, Fairy Automatic and
Fairy Automatic Liquid for washing.
Lenor fabric conditioner for rinsing.
Pre-wash powder Fabric
conditioner
(If required)
, =
Main wash
powder
large machines - these can be DISPENSING
significantly reduced for smaller DEVICES
machines and lesser loads, particularly
in soft water supply areas.
Recommendations for this machine are:
DETERGENT Full Load Half Load Small Loads
Hard Water/ Soft Water | Hard Water/ Soft Water | Hard Water/ Soft Water
Powder 150/100 grams 120/80 grams 80/40 grams
Conc. Powder 100/80ml 80/00ml 50/30ml
Liquid 120/100ml 95/80ml 70/60ml
Conc. Liquid 80/60ml 65/50ml 45/35ml
These doses are for normally soiled wash loads.
For powders 1 cup = 150 grams.
For concentrated powders and liquids the milli-litre (ml) measurements are
usually shown on the scoop or container provided with the product.
As a guide, 1 level tablespoonful = 16m,
Concentrated powders and liquids should be put into the dispensing
devices supplied by the manufacturer, NOT in the soap drawer.
Function buttons
Standard programs can be adapted to
suit your particular needs by switching
on one or more of the function buttons.
Certain programs must have a function
selected in order to operate.
The Programs’ section in this book
shows which functions are optional and
which must be selected.
To select a function press in the bottom
(arrowed end) of the switch.
To cancel press in the top of the switch.
Half load
Wool
Switch on this function when washing
small loads (ie. half weight) to save
water and electricity.
DO NOT use this function when
washing woollens
Programs
COOL WASH
Delicate fabrics not colourfast at 40°C.
program Compulsory functions: Maximum wash load:
11 None 2.1kg (4.51b)
Soap drawer Optional functions: Wash time:
EL GE Creasequard approximately 35 minutes
1 ® u Half load Program includes 500rpm
un spin.
SYNTHETICS RINSE
Separate rinse for man-made fibres.
Select Fabric conditioner may be added.
program Compulsory functions: Maximum wash load:
12 None 2.1kg (4.51b)
Switch on to provide a super gentle
wash action for machine washable
woollens.
DO NOT tumble dry woollens.
Soap drawer
Optional functions:
Wash time:
se Creaseguard approximately 8 minutes
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1 © 11 Program includes 500rpm
spin.
SLOW SPIN (500RPM)
Separate spin dry program for any 'Hand-wash' articles
which need a slow spin.
Select
program Compulsory functions: Maximumwash load:
1 3 None 2.1kg (4.51b)
Soap drawer | a
Optional functions: Spin time:
ESEL
None
approximately 5 minutes
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Creaseguard
Soap drawer
Optional functions:
WHITE NYLON
White nylon or white polyester cotton.
Select
program Compulsory functions: Maximum wash load:
2 None 2.1Ка (4.50)
Wash time:
qe Creaseguard approximately 1 hour 5 mins
1 1H Half load Pp ,
Ze Program includes 500rpm
spin.
MINIMUM IRON
'Creaseguard' helps to minimise the
creasing of fabrics.
Switch on CREASEGUARD to
incorporate it into these programs:
White Nylon
Minimum Iron
Delicates
Cool Wash
Synthetics rinse
The machine will stop full of water,
holding the wash in the final rinse until
you are ready to spin dry.
Coloured nylon, polyester cotton and viscose articles with
special finishes; acrylic/cotton mixtures, polyester cottons.
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Soap drawer
Optional functions:
Creaseguard
Half load
Select
program Compulsory functions: Maximum wash load:
3 None 2.1kg (4.51b)
Wash time:
approximately 50 minutes
Program includes 500rpm
spin.
DELICATES
Acrylics, acetates, triacetates including mixtures
with wool, polyester/wool blends.
Optional functions:
Creaseguard
Select
program Compulsory functions: Maximum wash [oad:
10 None 2.1Ка (4.515)
Wash time:
approximately 40 minutes
Program includes 500rpm
spin.
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The indicator will light to show that
the program is at the Creaseguard stage.
DO NOT attempt to open the door.
Switch off CREASEGUARD to
complete the program.
The machine will complete the rinse
and then spin dry (at 500rpm).
Step-by-step guide
Programs
1 Sori the laundry
Sort articles into groups according to
the wash care labels.
Remove everything from the
pockets and folds of clothes.
Close all zips.
Shake out items as much as possible
instead of leaving them crumpled.
2 Choose the program
Choose the program from the Program
Guide on the machine or the Programs’
section in this book as shown by the
wash care labels on the garments.
For mixed loads select the program
which corresponds to the lowest wash
temperature and least vigorous wash
and spin action.
3 Load the machine
Press button to open the door.
Put the laundry into the machine.
Refer to the 'Programs' section and do
not put into the machine more than the
maximum recommended wash load.
Close the door ensuring that 1t latches
correctly.
WOOLLENS
Machine washable wool only.
Select Wool mixtures with cotton or viscose
program Compulsory functions: Maximum wash load:
О Wool 2kg (41D)
Soap drawer Optional functions: Wash time:
I 2 Il None approximately 55 minutes
e Program includes a fast spin.
COTTONS RINSE
Select
Separate rinse for natural fibres.
Fabric conditioner may be added.
program Compulsory functions: Maximum wash load:
3 None Up to 4.5kg (101b)
Soap drawer Optional functions: Rinse time:
Wool approximately 12 minutes
Program includes a fast spin.
FAST
SPIN
Select
program
Separate spin dry programme
which need a fast spin.
for any 'Hand-wash' articles
Compulsory functions: -
Maximum wash load:
7 None 4.5kg (101b)
Soap drawer Optional functions: Spin time:
None approximately 7 minutes
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Programs Step-by-step guide
WHITES * 4 Add detergent and fabric 5 Select the program
Cotton or linen articles which are white or colour-fast - conditioner
Select to boiling. Wash temperature 85°C.
program Compulsory functions: Maximum wash load:
2 None 4.5Ко (1016) *
Soap drawer Optional functions: Wash time:
I S IT Half load approximately 1 hour 45 mins Push on the centre of the program knob
o Program includes a fast spin and release so that it 'pops' out.
FAST COLOUREDS
Cotton, linen or viscose (rayon) articles without special
finishes, colour-fast at 60°C.
Select Pull out drawer and add right amount
ions: . f der and fabri ditioner, as
program Compulsory functions: Maximum wash load: | ope и de , 8 1 © oe re 5 Tum the selector until the number
3 None 4.5Ка (1016) ** Pag corresponding to the chosen wash
Soap drawer | DO NOT put concentrated powder ог program appears in the window.
— Optional functions: Wash time: liquid detergent into the soap drawer. * Push the knob back in again.
1 O H Half load approximately 1 hour 25 mins Gently close the drawer to avoid 6 Switch on functions
В Program includes a fast spin. spilling fabric conditioner.
DO NOT put powder into the fabric
conditioner compartment.
NON-FAST COLOUREDS > DO NOT fill fabric conditioner
compartment above “MAX” line.
Cotton, linen or viscose (rayon) articles which are
Select colour-fast at 40°C but not at 60°C. % Fabric conditioner could be lost if Refer to the Р section in (hi
OUT | drawer is opened during the wash. cier lo inc rrograms section In this
program Compulsory functions: Maximum wash load: Р 5 book to see which functions must be
4 | None 4.5kg (101b) ** - | : Concentrated powder and liquid selected and which are optional.
detergent
Soap drawer Optional functions: Wash time: В |
E Half load | Fill the dispensing device with the
Ï és IT altfoa approximately 55 mins amount recommended on page 5.
© Program includes a fast spin. Place the dispensing device upwards. on
top of the laundry in the drum.
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7 Start the program
Turn on the water supplies.
Plug into the electricity supply and
switch on,
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Set the ON/OFF switch to on to start
the program.
The indicator will light.
8 The wash cycle
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On certain programs (see page 7), if
CREASEGUARD is switched on the
machine will stop during the final rinse.
The indicator will hght.
Switch off CREASEGUARD to
continue the program.
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9 Remove the load
As long as there is no water in the
drum and it has stopped turning press
the button to open the door.
10 Switching off
Turn off the water supplies.
Sei the ON/OFF switch to off and
remove the plug from the electricity
supply.
These are safety measures to ensure
that no harm can occur electrically
or by water leakage. -
Programs
Program notes
The Fast spin speed varies according to model and is either 800rpm,
1000rpm or 1100rpm.
* Modem detergents operate well at low temperatures. Hoover have reduced
the temperature of the "Whites' wash program to 85°C giving the benefit of
significant savings in electricity whilst maintaining a good wash
performance.
* * Reduce the load to 2.5 kg (5.51b) for highly absorbent materials, such as
towels and nappies.
If the load becomes out of balance during the spin drying stage the machine will
| automatically reduce to a safe spin speed.
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PREWASH
Separate wash at 30°C for heavily soiled articles.
Select Use before main wash program.
program Compulsory functions: Maximum wash load:
1 None 4.5kg (1015)
Poap drawer Optional functions: Wash time:
I ES Il None approximately 16 mins
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