User manual ZANUSSI FLS434

[. . . ] To enable them to be recycled, they must be placed in the appropriate collection areas (or containers). >PE<= polyethylene >PS<= polystyrene >PP<= polypropylene s Washing machine scrapping When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device inoperative to avoid it becoming a death trap for a child. For correct disposal of the machine, contact your local authority department which provides for collection of urban solid refuse. 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 end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i. e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. Run it along the floor; only the part near the drainage point must be raised. P0022 P0023 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2. 25 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket, in accordance with current wiring regulations. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. 7 ENGLISH USE Control panel A B B C D F G 40º- 95º 30º- 60º 30º- 40º H J K L M N P 30º- 60º 30º- 40º 30º- 40º FLS 474CN 1 2345 6 7 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Anti-crease button By depressing this button on programmes H-JK-L-M-N the water of the last rinse is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing. To drain the water, depress this button again. If the laundry has to be gently spun after draining, select programme G (short spin). 5 ON/OFF button Depress this button to start the programme. Depress it again to stop the programme or to switch the machine off. Before selecting or changing an ongoing programme the machine must be switched off. 6 Operating pilot light This light is on whilst the machine is operating and goes out at the end of the programme. 3 Economy button By depressing this button on programme B the machine will wash at 60°C instead of 95°C: the duration of the programme will not alter. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 26-37 15-21 more than 21 more than 37 10 i International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. ENERGETIC WASH 95 Max. wash temperature 95°C DELICATE WASH 60 Max. wash temperature 30°C Hand wash 60 40 40 30 Do not wash at all BLEACHING Bleach in cold water Do not bleach IRONING Hot iron max 200°C Warm iron max 150°C Lukewarm iron max 110°C Do not iron A DRY CLEANING Dry cleaning in all solvents P Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene, petrol, pure alcohol, R 111 & R 113 F Dry cleaning in petrol, pure alcohol and R 113 high temperature low temperature Do not dry clean DRYING Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry Do not tumble dry 11 ENGLISH Energetic programmes for cotton and linen Maximum load: 4 kg Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Whites with prewash (heavy soiled) Whites without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description Prewash Wash at 95°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 95°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 60°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 60°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 40°C 4 rinses Long spin 4 rinses with liquid additive, if required Long spin Possible options A B B+ C D F G 95° 95° 60° Whites economy (normally soiled) 60° Fast coloureds (normally soiled) 40° No-fast coloureds (normally soiled) Rinses Spin Drain and short spin 12 Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fibres, delicates woollens Maximum load: 2 kg, woollens: 1kg Progr. Type of laundry Synthetics with prewash (heavy soiled) Synthetics without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description Prewash Wash at 60°C 3 rinses Drain Wash at 60°C 3 rinses Drain Wash at 40°C 3 rinses Drain Wash at 40°C 3 rinses Drain and Possible options H J K L M N P 60° 60° 40° Delicate fabrics - Silk 40° Woollens Rinses 3 rinses with fabric softener Drain Softeners 1 rinse with fabric softener Drain Drain Draining of water 13 ENGLISH i 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. [. . . ] s Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl. Run the draining programme until the selector dial is in the "Stop" position. s Screw the inlet hose and reposition the drain hose. s When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C. 17 ENGLISH SOMETHING NOT WORKING Problems which you can resolve yourself s s Problem The machine does not start up: s s s Possible cause Check that the door is firmly closed. [. . . ]