User manual ZANUSSI FL522C

[. . . ] >PE<= polyethylene >PS<= polystyrene >PP<= polypropylene s Ecological hints In order to obtain water and energy savings and Washing machine scrapping to protect the environment, we advice you to follow these instructions: s Whenever possible, wash the maximum load for the selected programme, without overloading the drum. s Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, degree of soiling and quantity of laundry being washed. s Select "Quick wash" for lightly soiled laundry. When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device inoperative to avoid it becoming a death trap for a child. For correct disposal of the machine, contact your local authority department which provides for collection of urban solid refuse. The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning: Important information concerning the safety in the use of your machine. [. . . ] Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. P0850 6 Water inlet Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread after having inserted the small filter "A" supplied with the machine. The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. A P0003 P0021 Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. Run it along the floor; only the part near the drainage point must be raised. P0022 P0023 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (1. 8 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. 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. 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. 10 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 00-07 00-15 08-14 16-25 15-21 26-37 more than 21 more than 37 i International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash 95 Max. wash temperature 30°C Hand wash 60 40 40 30 Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200°C Warm iron max 150°C Lukewarm iron max 110°C Do not iron A Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents P Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene, petrol, pure alcohol, R 111 & R 113 F Dry cleaning in petrol, pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean high temperature low temperature Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry Do not tumble dry 11 ENGLISH Energetic programmes for cotton and linen Maximum load: 3. 5 kg Rated load: 3 kg Progr. Type of laundry Whites with prewash (heavy soiled) Whites without prewash (normally soiled) Coloureds with prewash (heavy soiled) Coloureds without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description Prewash Wash at 60°-95°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 60°-95°C 4 rinses Long spin Prewash Wash at 40°-60°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 40°-60°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 40°-60°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 30°-40°C 4 rinses Long spin 4 rinses with liquid additives, if required Long spin Possible options A B A B(*) C D F G 60°-95° 60°-95° 40°-60° 40°-60° 40°-60° Daily cycle lightly soiled laundry 30°-40° Quick wash lightly soiled laundry Rinses Spin Drain and short spin The temperatures indicated are the optimum temperatures for each programme and depend on the type of laundry and degree of soiling. (*) Consumptions for washing 3 kg cotton items at 60°C: Water 59 litres Energy 1. 03 kWh Time 135 mins These data have been calculated with a temperature of incoming water of 15°C. 12 Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fibres, delicates woollens Maximum load: 1 kg, woollens: 0. 7 kg Progr. Type of laundry Synthetics with prewash (heavy soiled) Synthetics without prewash (normally soiled) No-fast coloured synthetics with prewash (heavy soiled) Cycle description Prewash Wash at 30°-60°C 3 rinses Stop with water left in the drum Wash at 30°-60°C 3 rinses Stop with water left in the drum Prewash Wash at 30°-40°C 3 rinses Stop with water left in the drum Wash at 30°-40°C 3 rinses Stop with water left in the drum Wash at 30°-40°C 3 rinses Stop with water left in the drum Wash at 30°-40°C 3 rinses Stop with water left in the drum and Possible options H J H J K L M N 30°-60° 30°-60° 30°-40° 30°-40° Synthetics economy (normally soiled) 30°-40° Delicate fabrics - Silk 30°-40° Woollens Rinses 3 rinses with fabric softener Stop with water left in the drum Drain Draining of water The temperatures indicated are the optimum temperatures for each programme and depend on the type of laundry and degree of soiling. [. . . ] If you have selected a gentle programme which stops with water of the last rinse in the drum, drain the water before opening the door. It is normal to have to wait for about 2 minutes before being able to open the door to allow the safety lock to release. Turn the drum by hand to make sure it is completely empty, so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash (e. g. Leave the door ajar to air the machine. 15 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE 1. [. . . ]