Washing machine TL 543 C Instruction manual GB Removal of the internal packing Fig 1 The parts protecting the inner components of the machine during transit are red. They must all be removed before using your machine for the first time. These parts and their securing means should be kept in case the machine has to be transported again. 1. Unpack the appliance. Tilt the appliance backwards. give to one of the back corners a quarter turn. The appliance comes free naturally out the polystyrene basis. Take away this basis (fig.1). 2. Open the lid of the appliance and remove the polystyrene wedge which blocks the drum. Close the lid (fig.2). 3. On the back part and with a spanner, remove the two red loosened spacers (A) (fig.3). 4. The holes which are now visible must be closed with the plugs (B) provided with the appliance (fig. 4). Fig 2 Fig 3 A Fig 4 5. Please ensure that these parts have been removed from the machine and keep them in case of next transport (fig.5). Fig 5 B Be careful : when the machine is installed on carpeted floor, ensure that the carpet do not obstruct the openings, located at the base of the machine, which are provided for ventilation. Fig 6 If you want to keep the alignment of your appliance with the adjacent cupboards, you have the possibility to cut the crossbar holding the hoses located in the back of your washing machine (fig. 6). Electrical connection Before you plug the appliance into the wall socket, · The supply voltage of the domestic wiring system does not fluctuate by more than 10% plus or minus from the value shown on the rating plate. · The meter, the fuses, the supply line and the wall socket are all suitable to carry the maximum load required by the washing machine (2,2 kW). The existing safety rules call for the appliance to be connected to an efficient ground wire. The manufacturer disclaims any liability whatsoever if this accident prevention rule is not complied with. This appliance complies with E.E.C. directive n° 87308 of 06.1987 relative to radio interference suppression and with E.E.C. directive n° 73-23 relative to electrical safety. make sure that : The replacing of the power cord must only be realized by the After Sales Service. Water connection · The end of the water inlet hose must be connected to a cold water tap having 3/4" gas thread spout or to a water tap having a quick-coupling connector after having introduced in the hose ring nut a rubber sealing washer also provided with the machine. · The curved end of the outlet hose should be inserted into a drain pipe not less than 70 cm and not more than 1,0 m from floor level. Make sure that the drain hose is always safely secured so that it will not become loose or fall down from its position. The water should drain freely and consequently, the drain hose should not be chocked or placed in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow. If an extension is required, remember that it might cause a malfunction in the drain pump, particularly if the extension has a length in excess of 1 meter or if the diameter of the extension is smaller than the diameter of the original drain hose. Water pressure : minimum : 5 N/cm2 (0,5 kg/cm2) - maximum : 80 N/cm2 (8 kg/cm2) Levelling Level the appliance by screwing or by unscrewing the adjustable feet. Accurate levelling reduces vibrations, noises and displacement of the washing machine during operation. After levelling, block the adjustable feet by tightening the collars manually or with a screwdriver. Cleaning the drain filter Clean regularly the filter located at the front bottom behind a small flapdoor. If you wash laundry with a lot of fluffs, clean it at each wash. Pull down the drain hose above a receptacle put on the floor in order to empty completely the washing Fig. 3 Fig. 2 Fig. 1 machine, then : - open the flapdoor covering the filter by pressing the left hand side of the filter door (fig. 1 & 2). Place a container underneath to catch any spillage. According to the models, complete the draining of the appliance by taking away the yellow cap and by extracting the little hose located on the left of the filter (fig. 3). - turn the filter anticlockwise and clean it thoroughly with running water. - refit the filter in the guides and turn it clockwise. - refit the little hose and the yellow cap, then close the flapdoor. Subject to technical alterations. ZANUSSI TL 543 C Before first use, remove the internal packing of your washing machine ! Technical data · Dry clothes loading capacity : cotton synthetics wool · Dimensions : height 850 mm width 397 mm depth 600 mm · Voltage : 230 V · Heater rating : 1950 W · Power absorbed : 2300 W · Spinning speed : 500 rpm 5 kg 2,5 kg 1 kg Before each wash, make sure that : · the drain hose is correctly placed · the water tap is turned on (fully open) · the plug is in the wall socket · the timer knob is on the "off" position (pressed out) Your washing machine is ready to operate : · lift up the lid of the machine · open the drum with your two hands by pressing the button A and the two flapdoors till they disengage · introduce the laundry into the drum ; close the drum and the lid of the machine Be careful : before closing the lid of your machine, make sure that the drum flapdoors are correctly closed : - the two flapdoors fastened - the button A pressed out The detergent dispenser 1 2 1 prewash powder compartment ( ) 2 main wash powder compartment ( ) 3 bleach compartment ( ) 4 softener compartment ( ) wash liquid detergent Pour the recommended quantities of detergent into the corresponding compartments. A 34 Control panel TL 543 C A B C 90° 90° 60° D F G 40° 1 Select the programme 2 if necessary Press the pushbuttons · choose the programme according to the nature and the degree of soil of the laundry. · turn the timer knob clockwise to select the chosen programme. · Cold wash pushbutton " " : if pressed at the beginning of any programme, the water entering into the tub is not heated. · Half load pushbutton "1/2" : if pressed in at the beginning of a wash programme, it allows to wash economically small quantities of laundry, up to 2,5 kg of resistant laundry (cotton-linen) and to 1 kg of delicate laundry (synthetics). This pushbutton cannot be used with the wool programme (L). H J K L 60° 60° 40° 40° M N P 3 Press the pushbutton " " · The programme starts. The control lamp lights on. Programmes COTTON - LINEN Prog. Temp. C A B C D F G SYN THE T IC S Prog. Temp. C H J K L M N P 60 60 40 40 Synthetics + Synthetics Short programme Wool 3 rinsings 2,5 kg 1 rinsing Draining 5 kg Draining Products White and coloured + White White Max. load End of prog. 90 90 60 40 5 kg Short programme 4 rinsings Spinning () Products Max. load End of prog. 2,5 kg Rinse hold 1 kg When the selected programme is over, the machine stops automatically. The timer knob stops on the position "I". The wash programmes for cotton and linen end automatically by a spinning phase. The wash programmes for synthetics end by a rinse hold to avoid the creasing of the laundry if it is not taken away from the drum just after the wash. You can end these programmes with a draining (programme P). Be careful : The lid can only be opened 1 to 2 minutes after the machine has stopped. After each wash : · press out the on/off pushbutton ; the control lamp lights off. · press out the pushbuttons if necessary. · unplug the machine from the wall socket. · turn off the water tap. Spinning The products (see the leaflet "Washing guide") Prewash and main wash powder compartment Follow the manufacturer's instructions for recommended quantities. If the water is soft, decrease the quantity. If the water is hard or if the laundry is very soiled or stained, increase the detergent quantity a little. For information regarding the degree of hardness in your area, enquire with your local authorities. Liquid detergent wash ( ) Follow the manufacturer's instructions for recommended quantities. Make sure that the level of the liquid never exceeds the max level. Bleach You may use a bleach agent in all the washing programmes. However, make sure that the fabric withstands the treatment. Bleach is automatically washed down into the drum. " before switching the Pour 1/4 to 1 glass of 12° chl bleach into compartment "c machine on. Make sure that the level of the liquid never exceeds the max level. Softener Compartment allows automatic addition to the last rinse of a liquid softener. Follow the quantities recommended on the bottle. Make sure that the level of the liquid never exceeds the max level. Cleaning the detergent dispenser Your washing machine is equipped with a detergent dispenser located under the lid ; it is removable in order to make its cleaning easier. 1 - Dismantling Turn the two screws round a quarter with a screwdriver or a coin in order to take away the detergent dispenser. The detergent dispenser is very easy to remove, you just have to slide it towards the top. Clean the detergent dispenser under running water with a brush or a twisted rag. 2 - Reassembly Reposition the detergent dispenser at its place proceeding the opposite way. This appliance complies with the following EC Directives : - 72/23/EEC of 19.02.1973 - Low-Voltage Directive - 89/336/EEC of 03.05.1989 (including Amentment Directive 92/31/EEC) - EMV Directive. 129 2118 22 ...