User manual ZANUSSI FL444

[. . . ] Use a programme with prewash only for heavy soiled items. Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, degree of soiling and quantity of laundry being washed. Use a short programme when washing lightly soiled laundry and an "economy" programme for normally soiled laundry. n n n The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning: Important information concerning the safety in the use of your machine. Disregarding this information might lead to damages. i Information for correct use of your machine and to obtain the best performance. [. . . ] The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. 26 USE Control panel Temp. Tecla Temp. Tecla Blancos Blancos economía Colores Sintéticos Sintéticos economía Delicados Lana B B C J J K L 60º- 90º 40º- 60º 30º- 60º 40º- 60º 30º- 40º 30º- 40º 30º- 40º Blancos con prelav. Lavado rápido Aclarados Suavizantes Centrifugado Descarga A H B DM FN GP Q 60º- 90º 40º- 60º 30º- 60º 1 234567 8 9 10 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Spin reduction button By depressing this button the spin speed is reduced as follows: from 1200 to 900 rpm for cottons and linen and from 650 rpm to 550 rpm for synthetics, delicates, wool. 6 Economy button To be used on programmes B (cotton) and J (synthetics) by selecting 40°-60° instead of 60°90° and 30°-40° instead of 40°-60°: a considerable saving in power consumption will be obtained. Equally good results will be achieved because the reduced temperature cycle maintains the full washing time. 3 Rinse hold button Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the synthetic or delicate wash cycles. This prevents any creasing which may take place if the clothes are left damp in the drum. When it is convenient for you to empty the machine, simply press this button again so that the machine can proceed to drain and spin, or turn the dial to the drain programme "R". If the button has not been depressed, the programme will end with a short spin. 7 START/STOP button Press this button to start the machine: the «pilot» light will come on. The same button is used to switch the machine off. Before selecting a programme or changing an ongoing programme the machine must be switched off by depressing the same button. 8 Temperature selector dial Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. Depress the dial to pop it out. 4 "Quick wash" button With this option there is a reduction of the washing time. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. The bleaching agent (chlorine) can be used only for white or fast coloured cotton and linen items. Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0, 0-15 00-07 16-25 08-14 26-37 15-21 more than 21 more than 37 29 ENGLISH Water hardness is classified in so-called "degrees" of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority. Energetic programmes for cotton and linen Maximum load: 4. 5 kg Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Whites with prewash (heavy soiled) Whites without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description Prewash at 40°C Wash at 60°-90°C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 60°-90°C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 40°-60°C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 30°-60°C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 30°-60°C 3 rinses Long spin 3 rinses with liquid additives, if required Long spin 1 rinse with liquid additive, if required Long spin Possible options A B B+ B+ C(·) D F G 60°-90° 60°-90° 40°-60° Whites economy (normally soiled) 30°-60° Quick wash (lightly soiled) 30°-60° Coloureds (normally soiled) Rinses Softener Spin Drain and long spin The temperatures indicated are the optimum temperatures for each programme and depend on the type of laundry and degree of soiling. (·) This programme at 60°C is the reference programme for the Energy label according to the EEC Directive 92/75: water 63 litres energy 1. 2 kWh time 120 mins 30 Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fibres, delicates and woollens Maximum load: 2 kg, woollens: 1kg Progr. Type of laundry Synthetics with prewash (heavy soiled) Synthetics without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description Prewash at 40°C Wash at 40°-60°C 3 rinses Short spin Wash at 40°-60°C 3 rinses Short spin Wash at 30°-40°C 3 rinses Short spin Wash at 30°-40°C 3 rinses Short spin Wash at 30°-40°C 3 rinses Short spin Possible option H J 40°-60° 40°-60° J+ K L M N P Q 30°-40° Synthetics economy (normally soiled) 30°-40° Delicate fabrics - Silk 30°-40° Woollens ( ) Rinses 3 rinses with fabric softener Short spin Softener 1 rinse with fabric softener Short spin Short spin Draining of water and short spin Drain Draining of water The temperatures indicated are the optimum temperatures for each programme and depend on the type of laundry and degree of soiling. 31 ENGLISH Operating sequence Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment . [. . . ] Check that the inlet hose is not squashed or kinked. Check that the filter in the inlet hose is not blocked. Refer to relevant paragraph in "water drainage" section. Check that the drain hose is not squashed or kinked. [. . . ]