User manual ZANUSSI FL622C

[. . . ] Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, degree of soiling and quantity of laundry being washed. Use a short programme when washing lightly soiled laundry. s s s 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. Disregarding this information might lead to damages. i Information for correct use of your machine and to obtain the best performance. Important information concerning environment protection. Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use recycled paper. 21 ENGLISH The temperature selector dial allows you to choose personally the suitable washing temperature for your laundry. Packaging recycling Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. [. . . ] 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. P0022 In a sink drain pipe branch. 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. P0023 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220230 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. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. 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. The bleaching agent (chlorine) can be used only for white or fast coloured cotton and linen items. Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0, 0-15 00-07 16-25 08-14 26-37 15-21 more than 21 more than 37 29 ENGLISH 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. Energetic programmes for cotton and linen Maximum load: 4. 5 kg Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Whites with prewash (heavy soiled) Whites without prewash (normally soiled) Fast coloureds without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description Prewash Wash at 60-90C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 60-90C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 40-60C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 30-40C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 30-40C 4 rinses Long spin 4 rinses with liquid additives, if required Long spin 1 rinse with liquid additive, if required Long spin Possible options A B 60-90 60-90 B() 40-60 C D F G H 30-40 No fast coloureds (normally soiled) 30-40 Quick wash lighty soiled laundry Rinses Softener Spin Drain and long spin The temperatures indicated are the optimum temperatures for each programme and depend on the type of laundry and degree of soiling. () This programme at 60C is the reference programme for the Energy label according to the EEC Directive 92/75: water 72 litres energy 1. 3 kWh time 130 mins 30 Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fibres, delicates and woollens Maximum load: 2 kg, woollens: 1kg Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Synthetics with prewash (heavy soiled) Synthetics without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description Prewash Wash at 30-60C 3 rinses Short spin Wash at 30-60C 3 rinses Short spin Wash at 30-40C 3 rinses Short spin Wash at 30-40C 3 rinses Short spin J K L M N P Q R 30-60 30-60 30-40 Delicate fabrics - Silk 30-40 Woollens ( ) Rinses 3 rinses with fabric softener Short spin Softener 1 rinse with fabric softener Short spin Spin Drain and short spin 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. 31 ENGLISH Possible option Operating sequence Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment . If you wish to carry out a prewash, pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked . 3. [. . . ] Detergent can also eventually accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Refit the filter and screw the hose back onto the tap. P0041 35 ENGLISH 4. Drain filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. [. . . ]