INSTRUCTION BOOKLET W ASHING MACHINES FL 850 - FL 850 AL FL 1085 - FL 1085 AL CONTENTS Important information Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 18 Unpacking . . . Positioning . . . Water inlet . . . Water drainage . . Levelling . . . . Electrical connection Getting to know your machine . Control panel . . . . . . . . . Washing hints . . . . . . . . . Wash care symbols . . . . . . . . Programmes for cotton and linen . . . . Programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Use of detergent and additives .... Using your machine . . . . . . . . . . Washing 4.5 kg of white cotton at 95°C . Washing 2 kg of synthetic fabrics at 40°C Maintenance and cleaning . . . . Descaling, after each wash, external cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the dispenser drawer, cleaning the drawer recess, the dangers of freezing Cleaning the filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The water inlet filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zanussi guarantee conditions TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth 85 cm (33.5") 60 cm (23.6") 57 cm (22.4") 220-240 V/50 Hz 2750 W (13A) Minimum (hot) Minimum (cold) Maximum Cotton, linen Synthetics, delicate fabrics Wool Maximum 005 psi (3.5 N/cm2) 007 psi (4.8 N/cm2) 110 psi (76 N/cm2) 4.5 kg (10 lb) 2 kg (4.5 lb) 1 kg (2.2 lb) 800 rpm (FL850-FL850 AL) 1000 rpm (FL1085-FL1085 AL) POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE TOTAL POWER ABSORBED WATER PRESSURE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD SPIN SPEED This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives: - 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications; - 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications. 2 IMPORTANT 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 warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. INSTALLATION s s Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer's recommendations of quantities. As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in large commercial machines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a domestic machine. The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing. Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to preserve the door seal. s s s This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in instructions. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely. SERVICE/REPAIR s s Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Zanussi Service Centre. Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts. s GENERAL SAFETY s s It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product. Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check your drum before use. The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the appliance whilst it is in operation. When disposing of your old washing machine, the electric cable must be cut off and the door catch must be made unusable. s s s s USE s s Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use. Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section in instruction book. Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the clothes. Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed. Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine. Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine. Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum. s s s s s s s 3 INSTALLATION Unpacking Before starting the machine up, the packing must be removed as follows. You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the machine is to be transported again. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the rear right bolt. Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the hoses are not squashed. Positioning Your new washing machine has been designed to be permanently plumbed in to your home's water supply and drainage system. However, if this is not possible, it may be connected to suitable existing taps with the drain hose discharging into a sink. The appliance has two inlet hoses, hot and cold, with female 3/4" BSP thread connectors. If this connection is not compatible with the plumbing of the existing installation, a variety of connectors are available from good hardware stores and plumbers merchants to suit most domestic plumbing. Any alteration to your existing plumbing must be carried out by a competent person, or qualified plumber. P0255 Water inlet The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded, blue for cold and red for hot. Before connecting the hoses be sure to fit the mesh filters supplied as per diagram. 2 1 P0234 P0233 Remove the polystyrene block from the bottom of the machine. Carefully slide out the right polythene bag (1), removing it toward the centre of the machine. Repeat the operation for the left polythene bag (2), removing it toward the centre of the machine. Remove the polystyrene base, set the machine upright and unscrew the two remaining rear bolts. P0003 If only a cold water supply is available, connect the two hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a «Y» connection piece. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations' requirements. The appliance must be given a separate cold water supply and not be connected to a mixer tap, a single outlet water heater or a booster pump. A minimum water pressure of 7 psi is required for safe operation of the appliance. If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system. There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m (161/2 ft) between the appliance's inlet and the bottom of the tank. There will be sufficient pressure for the hot water supply from the hot water cylinder if the height between the appliance's inlet and the bottom of the cold water storage cistern (not between the appliance and hot water cylinder) is at least 2.74m (9ft). Set the hoses correctly by loosening the ring nuts. After positioning the inlet hoses, be sure to tighten the ring nuts again to prevent leaks. P0256 P0001 P0002 Slide out the 3 plastic spacers and plug the 3 holes with the 3 plastic plugs which you can find at the back of the machine. P0021 4 Water drainage If you intend the drain hose from the machine to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and that the plug hole is not blocked. If the machine is permanently plumbed in, hook the end of the hose into a standpipe installed for the purpose. The standpipe must have an internal diameter of at least 40 mm (1 1/2") in order that there is an air gap between the drain hose and the standpipe. Make sure, that it is designed in such a way, that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water. Warning The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting. Note Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown. All plumbing and electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by competent persons or qualified plumbers or electricians. In the interest of the environment 3 pin 40 mm inside dia min 600 mm min 900 mm max P0376 Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. Whether discharging into a sink or a standpipe check that the end of the drain hose is neither too high nor too low. The top of the curve in the hose's end should be no more than 90 cm (35.4"), and no less than 60cm (23.6") above floor level. Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river. It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution. If you require any further advice please contact your local authority drainage department. Levelling Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut, but the machine MUST be level. Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanP0850 ner. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a wooden floor. Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible, always place the machine on a solid floor. Special conditions If the floor is carpeted with a deep-pile carpet or covered with crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid support base under the feet to prevent noise, vibration or displacement. The base should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of the machine. SHOWER SINK BATH TOILET BIDET WASHING MACHINE RAINWATER 'RUN-OFF' DISHWASHER FOUL DRAIN SURFACE WATER DRAINS & SEWERS FOUL SEWERS UNTREATED DISCHARGE SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS TREATED DISCHARGE RIVER RIVER P0987 5 Electrical connections WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow Blue Brown - Earth - Neutral - Live If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the marki ...