User manual ZANUSSI FLC844

[. . . ] Use a short programme when washing lightly soiled laundry. 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. s s s 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. Important information concerning environment protection. Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use recycled paper. 21 ENGLISH The temperature selector dial allows you to choose personally the suitable washing temperature for your laundry. Packaging recycling Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. [. . . ] Run it along the floor; only the part near the drainage point must be raised. P0023 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2. 2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. 26 USE Control panel Blancos Colores Sintéticos Delicados Lana 60º40º40º30º30º90º 60º 60º 40º 40º B B H J K PRELAVADO Blancos con prelavado Colores con prelavado Ciclo breve Sintéticos con prelavado LAVADO 60º- 90º A 40º- 60º A 30º- 40º C 40º- 60º G SUAVIZANTE Aclarados Centrifugado largo Aclarados Centrifugado breve Descarga D F L M N BLANQUEANTE 1 234 5 6 7 8 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 No spin button Depress this button when you have to wash particularly delicate items in order to exclude all the spinning phases. 5 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. 3 Half load button Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of cottons or linens (max. The machine will carry out 3 rinses instead of 4. 6 Temperature selector dial Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. Depress the dial to pop it out. 4 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 "N". 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) Cycle description Prewash Wash at 60°-90°C 4 rinses Long spin Prewash Wash at 40°-60°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 60°-90°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 40°-60°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 30°-40°C 4 rinses Long spin 4 rinses with liquid additives, if required Long spin Possible options A A B 60°-90° 40°-60° Coloureds with prewash (heavy soiled) 60°-90° Whites without prewash (normally soiled) Coloureds without prewash (normally soiled) B(·) 40°-60° C D F 30°-40° Quick wash lighty soiled laundry Rinses 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 72 litres energy 1. 3 kWh time 130 mins 30 Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fibres, delicates and woollens Maximum load: 2 kg, woollens: 1kg Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Synthetics with prewash (heavy soiled) Synthetics without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description Prewash 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 G H J K L M N 40°-60° 40°-60° 30°-40° Delicate fabrics - Silk 30°-40° Woollens Rinses 3 rinses with fabric softener Short spin Spin Drain 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 Possible option 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 . If you wish to carry out a prewash, pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked . 3. Measure out the additives If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked and the bleaching agent into the compartment marked without exceeding the «MAX» mark. P0444 P0445 4. Select the temperature Turn the selector dial to the required temperature setting. 90° P0450 32 6. Select the programme and start it Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required wash programme and press the start/stop button : the operating pilot light comes on and the machine starts to operate. B P0465 P0471 7. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]