User manual ZANUSSI ZK73-34EF

[. . . ] To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean and maintenance. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. [. . . ] After about 2 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!). At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. The Start/Pause and «wash» lights go off and the «end» phase light illuminates. The door can be opened (the Door light is off). If the «Rinse Hold» or «No spin» option has been selected, the «end» and «door» lights illuminates but the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door. To empty out the water please read the steps on the Rinse Hold option paragraph. Turn the programme selector dial to «Off» to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells. 43 126. 2936. 33. . . ZWF615. qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 44 Care and cleaning IMPORTANT!You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder. 44 126. 2936. 33. . . ZWF615. qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 45 Screw the lid of the diaphragm clockwise, be sure is completely tighten. Close the drainage area door. The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. Screw the water inlet hose back on When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C. Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme. This will activate the ECO VALVE device avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: pull out the plug from the power socket; close the water tap; if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; open the pump door; clean the pump if necessary as previously described; screw the pump cover again and close the door. IMPORTANT!When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. Cleaning the water inlet filter If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. [. . . ] The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the appliance. Permanent connection In the case of permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations. The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point. 54 126. 2936. 33. . . ZWF615. qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 55 Environmental concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. [. . . ]