User manual ZANUSSI FL864VM

[. . . ] Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol. Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use recycled paper. 2 Contents Warnings Disposal 4-5 5 Maintenance Bodywork Door seal Detergent dispenser drawer Drain pump Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 Tips for environmental protection 5 Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 Something not working? 20-21 Your new washing machine Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer 9 9 9 Use Control panel Controls Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Quantity of detergent to be used International wash code symbols Operating sequence Washing programmes 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 13 14-15 16-17 3 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. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book. [. . . ] This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. 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. P0023 8 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. · The anti-unbalance device ensures that the washing machine remains stable when spinning. Description of the appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme chart 3 Control panel 4 Adjustable feet B 60°- 95° B 30°- 60° C 30°- 40° A 60°- 95° D F G J 30°- 60° K 30°- 40° L 30°- 40° H 30°- 60° M N P FL 504 NN 1 3 2 4 Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener, starch P0427 9 ENGLISH Use Control panel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 ON/OFF button By depressing this button the machine is switched on. By depressing it again the machine is switched off. 5 Door opening button Depress it to open the door. 6 Temperature selector dial Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. Position = cold wash. 3 Half load button Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a half load of cottons or linens. 7 Mains on light This light is on whilst the machine is operating and goes out at the end of the programme. 4 Spin speed reduction button By depressing this button the spin speed is reduced as follows: - from 700 or 900 rpm to 500 rpm on programmes for cotton and linen - from 550 to 400 rpm on programme "N" (short spin). 8 Programme selector dial To select the required programme, turn this dial clockwise until the programme letter is exactly opposite the pointer. Before selecting a programme or changing a programme in progress the machine must be switched off by depressing ON/OFF button. 10 Washing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. 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. The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. 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 and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Degrees of water hardness Degrees Level Characteristic German °dH French °T. H. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0- 7 8-14 15-21 0-15 16-25 26-37 more than more than 21 37 12 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 Do not dry clean high temperature low temperature Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry Do not tumble dry 13 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. 4. Select the desired option(s) Depress one or more buttons, depending on the selected programme. 1. [. . . ] · The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket. · The programme selector dial is not positioned correctly and the ON/OFF button has not been depressed. · The machine does not fill: · The water tap is closed. · The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. · The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. [. . . ]