User manual ZANUSSI ZWF685

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 5. Cancelling the delayed start: You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 5. If you have already pressed the button 5, and you wish to cancel the delay time, proceed as follows: set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 5; press the button 7 once, the light relevant to the selected delay goes off. IMPORTANT! Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some option before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the button 5. Turn the programme selector dial to «O» and then to the new programme position. Interrupting a programme Press the button 5 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to «O» 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. 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 «O». Close the pump door. The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again. When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C. Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme. This will activate the ECO VALVE device avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: pull out the plug from the power socket; close the water tap; if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; open the pump door; place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out; clean the pump if necessary as previously described; replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it; screw the pump cover again and close the door. IMPORTANT!When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. [. . . ] So as to avoid more severe damage, the defect must be brought to our attention immediately. Applying the guarantee is subject to the consumer providing proof of purchase showing the purchase and/or delivery date. The guarantee will not apply if damage caused to delicate parts, such as glass (vitreous ceramic), synthetic materials and rubber, is the result of inappropriate use. The guarantee cannot be called on for minor faults that do not affect the value or the overall reliability of the appliance. The statutory warranty does not apply when defects are caused by: ­ a chemical or electrochemical reaction caused by water, ­ abnormal environmental conditions in general, ­ unsuitable operating conditions, ­ contact with harsh substances. [. . . ]