General delivery notes
Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance:
– Instruction manual
– Guarantee certificate
– Blanking plug
– Inlet hoses & bracket
– Base panel
– x2 push clips
Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. If it has, call
the manufacturer’s service by GIAS, Hoover service or an authorised Hoover
dealer. Please see Customer Service.
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Safety notes
Note: before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
of the washing machine please read the following
safety notes.
A) Disconnect the plug from the mains supply.
B) Turn off the water supply.
C) Hoover equips all its appliances with earthing. Ensure that the mains power supply
is earthed, if not, seek assistance from a qualified electrician.
D) Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are wet or damp. Do not use the
appliance when bare-footed.
E) The use of adapters, multiple connectors and/or extensions is not recommended.
F) Caution: water temperature can reach 90°C during
the whites wash cycle and as a result the door
glass may get very hot.
G) Check there is no water visible in the drum before opening the door.
H) Do not allow children or unauthorised persons to use the appliance without
supervision.
I) Do not pull the power cable or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the
socket.
J) The appliance must not be exposed to weather conditions (rain, direct sun, etc...)
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.