User manual ZANUSSI ZWF-388

[. . . ] LAVADORA WASHING MACHINE ZWF388 35. 293. 017/1 MANUAL DE USO USER MANUAL E GB Child safety · Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation!Keep them out of children's reach. · Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach. [. . . ] Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. 37 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 manufacturer's instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: ­ you are washing a small load, ­ the laundry is lightly soiled, ­ large amounts of foam form during washing. Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. 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. 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 38 39 ENGLISH 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 of the normal amount of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum Open the door by pulling the handle outwards. [. . . ] · The drainage system pipes are blocked. 47 ENGLISH · 2 flashes = the water is not drained. Problems - Unsatisfactory washing results: Possible cause · Little detergent or an inappropriate one has been used. An insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey. · Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. · The correct wash programme has not been selected. [. . . ]