User manual ZANUSSI ZWH5125

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Interrupting a programme Press the button 5 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Press the button again to restart the programme. Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to «Off» to cancel a programme which is running. Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 5. After some minutes, the door can be opened. If the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door, the door cannot be opened. If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to «Off». After few minutes the door can be opened (Pay attention to the water level and temperature!). After this procedure, it will be necessary to set the programme and the options again and then press the button 5. The selected delay can be modified only after you have turned the programme selector dial to the «Off» position and after you have selected the programme again. The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you need to open the door, you must first set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 5 and wait few minutes before opening the door. Cleaning the drawer recess Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme without any clothes in the drum. To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment should be removed. 18 Cleaning the pump The pump should be inspected if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. Proceed as follows: Disconnect the appliance. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Close the pump door. The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. [. . . ] The drain hose must not be kinked. Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 230240 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2. 2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. [. . . ]