User manual ZANUSSI ZWF-260

[. . . ] LAVADORA WASHING MACHINE ZWF 260 35. 293. 031/0 MANUAL DE USO USER MANUAL E GB Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning: The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance. The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance. [. . . ] 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. 6. Program selector 3 ECONOMY button Pressing this button before starting the intense program there will be one rinse less which leads to energy and water saving. 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). If at any chance you pass by the required letter NEVER TURN THE CONTROL ANTICLOCKWISE just continue clockwise until the required letter is reached again. 4 On/off lamp It lights when the appliance is operating. 30 Washing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only). Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. 31 Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. ENGLISH Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Water hardness is classified in so-called "degrees" of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority. Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use. [. . . ] When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C. 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. 39 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. [. . . ]