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WASHING MACHINE
F 1203 W
GB
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
132991210
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:15 Pagina 2 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warn
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:15 Pagina 3 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents For the User For the Installer Important Safety Information 2 Installation Instructions 21 Your New Washing Machine 4 Technical Specifications 21 Description of the Appliance 5 Unpacking 22 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Positioning 22 Child safety feature 5 Water inlet 23 Water drainage 23-24 The Control Panel 6 Levelling 24 Special conditions 24 Operating sequence 7-10 In the interest of the environment 24 Was
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:15 Pagina 4 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. ● Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C In the interest before draining, with the 95°C programme. This of the environment reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing. ● Materials marked with the symbol are ● The special wool program
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:15 Pagina 5 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Control panel
4 Door opening handle
5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:15 Pagina 6 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) The Control Panel
1 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 RINSE HOLD button and Programme guide Press this button to make the machine stop with water i
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:15 Pagina 7 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 3. Measure out the fabric litres of water into the main wash compartment of softener the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment Then run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in marked (the amount used must not exceed the the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue fr
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:15 Pagina 8 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 6. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: ● the appliance is plugged in ● the water supply taps are turned on ● the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned ● the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Depress the ON/OFF button: the mains-on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating. 7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically.
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:15 Pagina 9 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C 4. Select the required option Suppose you have 2 kg of mixed fabrics to wash. They Depress the QUICK WASH or RINSE HOLD button if are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a required. high temperature. 1. Load the laundry
Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:15 Pagina 10 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 7. At the end of the programme After the last rinse, the machine stops with the water left in the wash tub, to prevent the fabric from creasing. To drain the water, select programme “K” (short spin) or “P” (drain). The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme. Switch the machine off by depressing the ON/OFF button again. The mains-on light goes out. When the progra
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:15 Pagina 11 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Washing Hints ● Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the For wool, use gentle detergent only in small first few times you use the appliance. quantities. ● Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care The average weights of the most common items are and kept out of reach of children. listed below as a guide: ● Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are 1000g = 1 kg difficult to remove and
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:16 Pagina 12 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) And in which form? Which detergent?.... Not only are there different types of detergent, but they To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your are also available in different forms. Whether you chose appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended your own personal choice. for use in automatic mach
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:16 Pagina 13 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL WASH ACTION FABRIC White Cotton or Linen Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maxim
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:16 Pagina 14 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Progr. Wash programme/ Degree of soil Programme Possible Max Description time Washing symbol and type of laundry dial position options Load mins. Prewash at 40 °C WHITES QUICK WASH For heavy soiled cotton Wash at 95°C 145 4.5 kg + HALF LOAD A items. 3 rinses RINSE HOLD PREWASH Long spin White cotton, for example normally soiled Wash at 95 °C QUICK WASH work garments,
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:16 Pagina 15 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Progr. Wash programme/ Degree of soil Programme Possible Max time Description Washing symbol and type of laundry dial position options Load mins. Synthetic or mixed Wash at 50 °C fabrics, underwear, MIXED 3 rinses coloured garments, RINSE HOLD 2 kg 60 H FABRICS Stop with water in non-shrink shirts, tub blouses. Wash at 30 °C 3 rinses WORN
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:16 Pagina 16 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's Cleaning the drawer recess instructions. Th
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:16 Pagina 17 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump Clean the filters using a hard bristle brush. cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry Tighten up the inlet hoses. up spillage of water when removing the cover. The dangers of freezing • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, rotating it. certain precautions should be taken. ● Turn off th
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:16 Pagina 18 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is und
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:16 Pagina 19 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Symptom Possible causes ● The programme is still running. The door will not open ● The door lock has not yet released. ● Water in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in the tub. ● The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the Spinning starts late or the machine laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry
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132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:16 Pagina 20 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Customer Care Department Customer Care Department Zanussi Electrolux For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi Electrolux appliance or for further information on 55-77 High Street Zanussi Electrolux products, please contact our Slough Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the Berkshire address below or visit our website at www.zanussi.co.uk SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 727727* * calls to this number may be recor
