User manual ZANUSSI FLS896V

[. . . ] 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. 22 Contents Warnings Disposal 24-25 25 Maintenance Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Drain filter Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 38 38 38 38 39 39 38 Tips for environmental protection 25 Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 Something not working? 40-41 Your new washing machine Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer 29 29 29 Use Control panel Controls 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 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 32 33 34-35 36-37 23 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. [. . . ] To start the programme pull the dial outwards. To switch the machine off depress the dial. 4 Half load button Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of cottons or linens (max. load size=2. 25 kg). 5 Anti-crease button Use only with "gentle" programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool. 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 short spin) or by selecting the drain programme "Q". If the button is not pressed, the programmes end with a short spin. 30 Washing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. 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 500 g 200 g 250 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 600 g 200 g 500 g 100 g 100 g 700 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. underwear). (cold)for delicate items (e. g. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. 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. 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 32 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 60 Max. wash temperature 95°C Delicate wash 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 33 ENGLISH 95 30 4. Select the temperature 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. Turn the dial to the required setting. 90 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. Select the required option Depress spin speed reduction and/or half load and/or intensive rinse or anti-crease button, if desired. P0004 2. Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. [. . . ] · The programme selector dial is not positioned correctly and pulled outwards. · 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. · The door is not properly closed. · The machine fills then empties immediately: · The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: · The end of the drain hose is too low. [. . . ]