User manual ZANUSSI FLS823C

[. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ] 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 Temp. Tecla Temp. Blancos Blancos economa Colores Sintticos Sintticos economa Delicados Lana B B C J J K L 60- 90 40- 60 30- 60 40- 60 30- 40 30- 40 30- 40 Blancos con prelav. Lavado rpido Aclarados Suavizantes Centrifugado Descarga A H M DN FP GQ R 60- 90 40- 60 30 1 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Spin speed selector dial 2 34 5 6 7 4 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. This dial has the following positions: s 800 = MAX to 450 = MIN For linen and cotton items you can select a spin speed from 800 to 450 rpm. In the intermediate positions the machine will spin at decreasing speeds. 5 Temperature selector dial Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. Depress the dial to pop it out. 3 Economy button To be used on programmes B (cotton) and J (synthetics) by selecting 40-60 instead of 6090 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. 6 Operating pilot light This light is on whilst the machine is operating and goes out when the START/STOP button is released. 7 Programme selector dial To select the required programme, turn this dial clockwise until the programme letter is exactly opposite the pointer. Depress the dial to pop it out. 27 ENGLISH i Washing hints delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. At the end of these programmes, the last rinse water is not emptied out, so as to avoid creasing of the fabrics. To empty out the water, select programme Q or R. 31 ENGLISH Operating sequence Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60C, 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 . P0444 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. P0445 4. Select option the spin speed if desired and 450 50 550 0 800 600 75 0 32 700 650 5. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]