User manual ZANUSSI ZWG-3101

[. . . ] 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 Tips for environmental protection Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Hidraulic conection Levelling Electrical connection 4-5 5 5 6 7-8 7 7 8 8 Maintenance Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Drain pump Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 21 21 21 21-22 22 22 22 Something not working? 23-24 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 International wash code symbols Operating sequence Programme tables 10-12 10 10-12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13-14 14 15 16-18 19-20 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. [. . . ] (spin) comes on during the drain or the spin programme. At the end of the programme the light FIN (end) illuminates again. 9 Programme selector dial The selector is divided into 5 sections: · Cotton · Synthetic · Hand wash / Delicate · Wool · Special programmes O Reset programme/OFF The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position 60E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme and position to "cold wash". At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position "O" to switch the machine off. If during a washing programme the selector dial is turned to another programme, the pilot lights of the programme progress display start to flash. The machine will not perform the new selected programme. 12 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. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. 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 700 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 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. 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. 13 ENGLISH 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] · The or option has been selected. · The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. · There is water on the floor: · Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. · Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp. [. . . ]