WASHING MACHINE FLA 801 W INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 35.292.630/0 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. This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation s s During Use s s s s s s s s This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. 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. The washing machine must be unplugged when removing the interior transit bolts. Do not plug in the appliance before finishing the removal of the transit bolts and the fixing of the caps in the holes where the security bolts were s s s s s s s Child Safety s s s s s 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. Keep all packaging well away from children. Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach. s s s s Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use. Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section in instruction book. Always look through the glass door to check if water has drained before opening the door. The user should always check that they have not left their gas lighter (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing 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. 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. Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to preserve the door seal. 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. 2 Contents For the User Important Safety Information Your New Washing Machine Description of the Appliance The Control Panel Operating sequence Washing 4,5 kg of white cotton at 90 °C Load the laundry Measure out the detergent Measure out the additive Select the required programme Start the machine At the end of the programme Washing 2 kg of mixed fabrics at 50 °C Load the laundry Measure out the detergent Measure out the additive Select the required option Select the required programme Start the machine At the end of the programme 2 4 5 6 7-10 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 11-13 12 13 13 13 14 15-16 17-18 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 19-20 20 20 21 22-23 For the Installer Installation Instructions Technical Specifications Unpacking Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Levelling Special conditions In the interest of the environment Electrical connections Permanent connection 24 24 25 26 26 27 28 28 28 29 29 Washing Hints Which detergent to use?.... And in which form? How much detergent and fabric softener? Using a water softening agent Wash Care Symbols Washing Programmes Maintenance and Cleaning Descaling After each wash External cleaning Cleaning the dispenser drawer Cleaning the drawer recess Cleaning the filter The dangers of freezing Maintenance Wash Something Not Working Service & Spare Parts Customer Care Guarantee conditions Zanussi Service Force Addresses Guide to use the Instruction Book The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions: Safety instructions i Hints and tips 3 i Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. s s s Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C before draining, with the 90°C programme. This reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent any creasing. The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme gentleness. The anti-unbalance device ensures that the washing machine remains stable when spinning. In the interest of the environment s s s Ecological hints To save water and energy and help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these hints: s Adjust the quantity of detergent according to the hardness of your water supply, the amount of laundry and the degree of soiling. s Select an "economy" programme for normally soiled laundry and a "quick" programme for lightly soiled laundry. s A programme without prewash is sufficient for normally soiled laundry. s Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for re-cycling this appliance. When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device unusable to prevent young children from being trapped inside. Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. How do we help to protect the environment? We use recycled paper! 4 Description of the Appliance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Detergent dispenser drawer Programme guide "Mains-on" light "Options" buttons Program selector dial & ON/OFF switch Door opening handle Filter Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main Wash Fabric softener AL035 5 The Control Panel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme Guide 3 Mains-on light This light illuminates when the appliance is operating. 5 Economy button By depressing this button prior to selecting wash programmes "B", "C" and "H", you will obtain a reduction of the temperature from 90°C to 60°C and from 60°/50°C to 40°C. The duration of the programme will not alter. This will ensure a substantial saving in electricity consumption. Use Economy when washing fabrics which are lightly soiled. 4 Rinse hold button Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the synthetic or delicate wash cycles. This prevents any creasing which may take place if the clothes are left damp in the drum. When it is convenient for you to empty the machine, simply press this button again so that the machine can proceed to drain and short spin, or turn the dial to the drain programme "N". If this button is not activated, the washing programmes will end with a short spin. Do not press this button for woollens: wool items should be gently spun. 6. Programme Selector To select the required program turn the control clockwise until the marker on the top coincides with the number of the required programme (reference mark on the control panel).If you pass the required number NEVER TURN THE CONTROL ANTICLOCKWISE just continue clockwise until the required number is reached again. 6 Operating Sequence Before your first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine. WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 90°C Suppose you have 4.5 kg of heavily soiled laundry to wash. It is white cotton and is suitable for high temperature washing 1. Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking out as much as possible. Close the door. P0004 2. 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 compartment marked (*) Prewash is available in programme "A". AL025 3. Add the fabric softener (if required) If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently AL023 4. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial CLOCKWISE to the required programme. AL038 7 5. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: s the appliance is plugged in s the water supply taps are turned on s the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Pull the programme selector dial outwards The operating pilot light will illuminate and the machine will start operating 6. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically and the mains-on light goes out. The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 3 minutes after the end of the programme. Before opening the door ensure there is no water in the drum. Switch the machine off by pushing in the programme selector dial. When the programme has finished, you are advised to unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells. 8 WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50 °C Suppose you have 2 kg of MIXED FABRICS to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 1. Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking out as much as possible. Close the door. P0004 2. 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 . AL025 3. Add the fabric softener (if required) If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. AL023 4. Select the required option(S) Depress Rinse Hold button ,if required 9 5. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial CLOCKWISE to the required programme AL038 6. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: s the appliance is plugged in s the water supply taps are turned on s the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Pull the programme selector dial outwards The mains-on light will illuminate and the machine will start operating 7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically and the mains-on light goes out. If you have depressed the Rinse Hold button , the machine will stop with the water left in the tub, to prevent the fabric from creasing. To drain the water release the same button ( the clothes will be gently spun) or select programme "N" The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 3 minutes after the end of the programme. Before opening the door ensure there is no water in the drum. Switch the machine off by pushing in the programme selector dial. When the programme has finished, you are advised to unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells. 10 i Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the ...