User manual ZANUSSI ZWQ5100

[. . . ] If you sell your washing machine or give it away, make sure that it is accompanied by its user's manual. The new user can then be informed of how the washing machine operates and read relevant warnings. These warnings have been written for your safety and for the safety of others. Please read these comments carefully before installing and using your washing machine. [. . . ] The corresponding light will stop flashing, the DOOR light will illuminate, and only the light relevant to the phase that is in progress will remain lit. If you choose the option DELAY TIME, the machine begins the conto alla rovescia. You can see the time of the programme or the delay selected on the display. When the cycle begins, the status of cycle is displayed by the corresponding led. Press the required pushbutton(s) ; the corresponding lights come on. · PREWASH : Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed before the main wash (not available for wool and hand-wash cycle). The prewash ends with a short spin at 650 rpm in programmes for cotton and synthetics fabrics, whereas in the programme for delicate fabrics the water is only drained. · ECO AA 40°-60° : This option can be selected for cotton and synthetics lightly or normally soiled with a temperature of 40°C or higher. - By selecting a temperature of 40 °C with the option ECO AA 40°-60°, the washing time will be prolonged : in cotton programme it allows to have the class A of energy efficacity and the class A of washing performance. - By selecting a temperature of 60 °C with the option ECO AA 40°-60°, the washing temperature decreases with cottons and synthetics : thanks to the longer time of the cycle the washing performance will be the same as the 60° cycle but with a consumption of energy reduced. - By selecting a temperature of 90 °C with the option ECO AA 40°-60°, the washing temperature decreases : thanks to the longer time of the cycle the washing performance l'efficacia di lavaggio will be the same as the 90° cycle but with a consumption of energy reduced. The washing time is reduced on the basis of the type of FABRICS and TEMPERATURE which have been selected. You can ask the water distribution company in your region or any other competent authority to find out the degree of hardness of your water. · · · · · · · 5. 2. Washing load depending on the nature of the material The quantity of washing that you put in your drum must not exceed the maximum capacity of your washing machine. Reduce the quantity of washing if it is very dirty or if you have terry cloth type materials. Not all textiles have the same volume and the same water retention capacity. This is why in general the drum should be filled: · · · completely, but without excessive pressure for cotton and linen, and for mixed washe, half full for treated cottons and synthetic fibers, about one third full for very delicate articles such as net curtains and wool. For a mixed wash, fill the drum as required for the most delicate material. 9 5. 4. International symbols for care of textiles NORMAL WASH Wash at 95°C DELICATE WASH Wash at 60°C Wash at 40°C Wash at 30°C Delicate wash by hand Do not wash JAVEL WATER Bleaching with chlorine (Javel water) allowed (only cold and with a dilute solution) Do not bleach with chlorine (Javel water) IRONING High temperature (max 200°C) Average temperature (max 150°C) Low temperature (max 100°C) Do not iron DRY CLEANING Dry cleaning (all usual solvents) Dry cleaning (all solvents except trichloroethylene) Dry cleaning (only oil solvents and R113) High temperature Moderate Temperature Do not dry clean DRYING Dry washing spread out Dry washing hung up Dry washing on hanger Drying in drum allowed Do not dry in drum 10 6. CARE AND CLEANING Do not do any cleaning operation until you have unplugged the washing machine. 6. 4. The drain filter Clean the filter at the bottom of the washing machine regularly. Descaling the washing machine Normally there is no need to descale the washing machine if the detergent was correctly proportioned. If descaling is necessary, use a special non-corrosive product specially designed for washing machines that you can find in the shops. Respect the proportion and frequency of descaling shown on your packaging. 6. 2. [. . . ] After installing your washing machine, make sure that it is not standing on its electrical power supply cable. When your machine is installed on a carpeted floor, make sure that the carpet does not close off the ventilation openings near the bottom of the machine. The power supply cable may be only replaced by the After Sales Service. Your manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from a nonconform installation. · · · · · 2. [. . . ]