User manual ZANUSSI ZWF-1651

[. . . ] 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 Detergent dispenser drawer Cleaning of the drainage area Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 Tips for environmental protection 5 Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Hydraulic connection Levelling Electrical connection 6 7-8 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. [. . . ] · The temperature selector dial will allow you to choose the most suitable temperature for your laundry. Description of the appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme chart 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 5 Drainage area door 6 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener, starch R0001 3D 9 ENGLISH Use Control panel 1. Programme chart It will help you to choose the most suitable washing programme for your laundry. 6. Temperature selector This control allows you to select the temperature of the washing cycle in accordance with the kind of clothes to be washed. Turn the control until the required temperature coincides with the marker. On the program table you will find the most apropriate temperature for each kind of washing. Selecting any program can be run through with cold water. This will ensure a saving in electricity consumption. 2. If you use this button it will be easier to iron the fabrics later). Pressing this button together with the programs for delicate fabrics, the water will hold up in the wash tub at the end of the cycle. Press again to drain the water and take out the clothes. 7. Program selector To select the required program turn the control clockwise until the marker on the top coincides with the letter of the required program (reference mark on the control panel). Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc. ), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: ­ powder detergents for all types of fabric, ­ powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens, ­ liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. 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. [. . . ] By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding the formation of ice and, consequently, breakage of the affected parts. 5. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged (outlet pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), 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 drainage area door; · place a bowl to collect the water; · release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the bowl and remove its cap, when the bowl is full put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose; · empty the bowl, repeat the procedure until you have completely emptied the washing machine; · replace the emergency emptying hose in its initial position and close the drainage area door. When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C. 19 ENGLISH Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself. Problem · The machine does not start up: Possible cause · The door is not firmly closed. · The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket. · The programme selector is not positioned correctly or the programme selector knob has not been pulled out. · The machine does not fill: · The water tap is closed. [. . . ]