User manual ZANUSSI F1003W

[. . . ] WASHING MACHINE F1003 W 35. 292. 832/0 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET GB Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation q q q q q q q q This appliance is heavy. [. . . ] To run a maintenance wash: q The drum should be empty of laundry. q Select the hottest cotton wash programme. q Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder (such as Ariel Futur). P0038 Cleaning the pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if · the machine does not empty and/or spin · the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. Proceed as follows: · Disconnect the appliance. · If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. · Open the pump door. External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly. Cleaning the dispenser drawer The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder. To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment should be removed. P1114 · Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. · Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. 16 · When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. Clean the filters using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hoses. P1090 P1115 · Remove any objects from the pump impeller by The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. q Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hoses in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. q Screw the water inlet hoses back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again. q When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C. Important! rotating it. · Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. P1117 Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme. This will activate the ECO valve avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing. · Screw the pump cover fully in. · Close the pump door. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: · pull out the plug from the power socket; · close the water tap; · if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; · open the pump door; · place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, put the cap back on the hose. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out; · clean the pump if necessary as previously described; · replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it; · screw the pump cover again and close the door. 17 Warning When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump circuit. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. [. . . ] Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a wooden floor. Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. If possible, always place the machine on a solid floor. P0254 P0509 Special conditions If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid support base under the feet to prevent noise, vibration or displacement. The base should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of the machine. [. . . ]