User manual ZANUSSI ZW5531GLT

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Contents Warnings Disposal Tips for environmental protection Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection Door reversal 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 24-25 25 25 26 Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives International wash code symbols Operating sequence Washing programmes 29 29 29 29 29 29 29-30 30 31 32-33 34-35 Maintenance Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Drain filter Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 36 36 36 36 36-37 37 37 Your new washing machine Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer 27 27 27 Use Control panel Controls 28 28 28 Something not working? 38-39 21 ENGLISH Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. [. . . ] 15) Fit the flexible end of the door opening stop into the location provided in the door (1 - Fig. B). 6 7 2 5 8 1 93 1 5 4 A P0534 6 7 2 4 P0535 8 39 B Fitting a door panel The door of this washing machine has mouldings to allow fitting of a decorative panel (stainless steel sheet, laminated plastic, wood, etc. ) to match with the existing kitchen units. The dimensions of the panel must be as follows: Width Height Maximum thickness 588 mm 588 mm 4 mm To fit the panel, remove the moulding by unscrewing its fixing screws. Position the panel, then refit the moulding, making sure that it comes into contact with and firmly clamps the panel. 26 Your new washing machine This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. · The temperature selector dial will allow you to choose the most suitable temperature for your laundry. · The automatic cooling of the washing water from 90° to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes from being deformed. Description of the appliance 1 3 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme chart 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 5 Drain filter 6 Adjustable feet 4 2 ZWD 2100 5 6 Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener, starch Bleaching agent Cl Cl P0259 27 ENGLISH · The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin. Use Control panel BLANCOS COLORES ACLARADOS SUAVIZANTES CENTRIFUGADO A B 60°- 90° A B 40°- 60° C D F SINTETICOS LANA DELICADOS CENTRIFUGADO ACLARADOS DESCARGA G H 30°- 60° K 30°- 40° L 30°- 40° J M N ZWD 2100 1 1 Programme chart 2 3456 7 8 9 5 Anti-crease button Using this option the last rinse water is not emptied out, so as to avoid creasing if the laundry is not removed from the machine immediately after washing. The water can be emptied out by pressing the button again (emptying will be followed by a spin) or by selecting the drain programme "N". If the button is not pressed, the programmes end with a spin. It will help you to choose the most suitable washing programme for your laundry. 2 Spin speed selector dial This dial allows you to choose the desired spin speed or to exclude all the spinning phases by turning it to position . For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: bathrobe napkin quilt cover sheet pillow case tablecloth towelling towel tea cloth night dress ladies' briefs man's work shirt man's shirt man's pyjamas blouse men's underpants 1200 g 100 g 700 g 500 g 200 g 250 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 600 g 200 g 500 g 100 g 100 g Temperatures 90° 60° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e. g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets. . . ) for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e. g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas. . . . ) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e. g. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. ENGLISH stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. 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 and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. 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. Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: ­ you are washing a small load, ­ the laundry is lightly soiled, ­ large amounts of foam form during washing. Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. [. . . ] Refer to relevant paragraph in "water drainage" section. · The drain hose is squashed or kinked. or · The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. · The drain filter is clogged. · There is water on the floor: · Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. [. . . ]