User manual ZANUSSI ZWF1621W

WASHING MACHINE ZWF 1021 W - ZWF 1221 W ZWF 1221 S - ZWF 1421 W ZWF 1421 S - ZWF 1621 W ZWF 1621 S Spin Whites Whites Economy Coloured Economy Colour care Synthetics Synthetics Synthetics Delicates Quick 95° 60° 40° 30° 60° 40° 30° 40° Programme ZWF 1021 W Handwash Wool Wool Cold Miniprogram Rinses Drain Spin Off Daily 30° 40° 30°/30 O Options Prewash Half Load Start/ Pause Delay Start 12 H 8H 4H 2H Washing AQUAC YCLE E SSENTIAL 1200 6 kg End Quick Installation Guide: visit our WEB SITE to view an install video www.video.uk.electrolux.com 132983920 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET GB 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. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation 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. Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation. Child Safety 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. Use Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section in the 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. 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 Service Force Centre. Always insist on genuine Zanussi/Electrolux spare parts. Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use. 2 Contents For the User Important Safety Information Your New Washing Machine Description of the Appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Child safety feature 2 4 5 5 5 6-7 8 9-12 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 Washing Hints Which detergent?.... And in which form? 13-14 14 14 15 16-17 18-19 18 18 18 18 18 18 18-19 19 19 19 20-21 21-22 22 Wash Care Symbols Washing Programmes Maintenance and Cleaning Descaling After each wash Maintenance Wash External cleaning Cleaning the dispenser drawer Cleaning the drawer recess Cleaning the pump Cleaning the water inlet filter The dangers of freezing Emergency emptying out The Control Panel Programme information Operating Sequence Washing 5 kg of white cotton at 95°C Load the laundry Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Select the required programme Select the spin speed or option "RINSE HOLD" or "NO SPIN" Select the required option Select the delay start Start the programme Altering an option or a running programme Interrupting a programme Cancelling a programme Opening the door after the programme has started At the end of the programme Washing 2.5 kg of mixed fabrics at 40°C Load the laundry Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Select the required programme Select the spin speed or option "RINSE HOLD" or "NO SPIN" Select the required option(s) Start the programme At the end of the programme Something Not Working Service and Spare Parts Guarantee Conditions For the Installer Installation Instructions Technical Specifications Unpacking Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Levelling Special conditions In the interest of the environment Electrical connection 23 23 24 24 25 25-26 26 26 26-27 27 Guide to use the Instruction Book The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions: Safety instructions Hints and tips Environmental information 3 Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme. The programme progress display shows the delay start, the functioning of the machine and the end of the programme . The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care. The ECO VALVE allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. In the interest of the environment Ecological hints To save water and energy and help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these hints: Adjust the quantity of detergent according to the hardness of your water supply, the amount of laundry and the degree of soiling. A programme without prewash is sufficient for normally soiled laundry. The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded. With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature, so saving energy. 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 lock device unusable to prevent young children from being trapped inside. Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. How do we help to protect the environment? We use recycled paper! Important Your machine is fitted with a balance control device, which ensures the machine is stable during the spin. If the wash load appears not to have been spun sufficiently at the end of the wash cycle, because it is not evenly distributed in the drum, the balance control device may have operated. It will therefore be necessary to redistribute the wash load manually and select a spin programme. For more detailed information see the section headed "Something Not Working". 4 Description of the Appliance 1Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Control panel 4 Door opening handle 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet 1 3 Spin Whites Whites Economy Coloured Economy Colour care Synthetics Synthetics Synthetics Delicates Quick 95° 60° 40° 30° 60° 40° 30° 40° Programme ZWF 1021 W Handwash Wool Wool Cold Miniprogram Rinses Drain Spin Off Daily 30° 40° 30°/30 O Options Prewash Half Load Start/ Pause Delay Start 12 H 8H 4H 2H Washing AQUAC YCLE E SSENTIAL 1200 6 kg End 2 4 5 6 Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener C0063 Child safety feature This machine incorporates a special child safety feature to prevent small children from being trapped inside the machine. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin. To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until the groove is vertical. P1131 5 The Control Panel ZWF 1021W Whites Whites Economy Coloured Economy Colour care Synthetics Synthetics Synthetics Delicates Quick 95° 60° 40° 30° 60° 40° 30° 40° Handwash Wool Wool Cold Miniprogram Rinses Drain Spin Off Daily 30° 40° 30°/30 Spin Programme ZWF 1021 W O Options Prewash Half Load Start/ Pause Delay Start 12 H 8H 4H 2H Washing AQUAC YCLE ESSENTIAL 1 0 0 0 6 kg End 1 2345 6 7 8 9 1 Detergent dispenser drawer Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the Start/Pause button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option is selected, the corresponding pilot light flashes for about 2 seconds. The prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the programme for delicate fabrics the water is only drained. 4 "Half Load" button Select this option to reduce water consumption on the rinse phase when washing a smaller load of laundry (maximum load size = 3 kg). The machine will perform 2 rinses instead of 3. 5 "Start / Pause" button After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine; the corresponding pilot light stops flashing. To interrupt a programme which is running, depress the Start/Pause button: the corresponding pilot light starts to flash. To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the Start/Pause button again. 2 "Options" button By depressing this button you can select two different options: DAILY: to be used for lightly soiled cotton or synthetic items in order to obtain good washing performance in a short time. QUICK: a very short cycle for cotton, synthetic or delicate items that have been used or worn for a short time. These options cannot be used with the Economy programme 60E and E40. The light corresponding to the selected option illuminates. If an option is chosen that is not allowed with the selected programme, both lights will flash 3 times. Max. recommended load 3.5 kg. 6 "Delay Start" button This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing programme by 12, 8, 4 and 2 hours. The delay you have selected is indicated by the illumination of the corresponding light. You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the Start/Pause button. You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the Start/Pause button. If you have already pressed the Start/Pause button, and you wish to cancel the delay time, proceed as follows: · set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start/Pause button; 3 "Prewash" button Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed before the main wash (not available for wool, handwash and Miniprogram). 6 · press the Delay Start button once, the light relevant to the selected delay goes off . · press the Start/Pause button again to start the programme. Important! The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again. The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you need to open the door, you must first set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start/Pause button and then wait about 2 minutes before opening the door. After you have closed the door, press the Start/Pause button again. The speeds on the dial refer to "cotton" programmes. Position 1000 (or 1200, 1400 or 1600 depending on the model) corresponds to: 900 r.p.m. for synthetics, wool and handwash or 700 r.p.m. for delicates and Miniprogram. Position 500 (or 700 depending on the model) corresponds to: 450 r.p.m. for delicates and Miniprogram or 500 r.p.m. for synthetics, wool and handwash. The delay start can not be selected with Spin Drain programmes. and NO SPIN: by selecting this option all the spinning phases are suppressed. To be used for extremely delicate items. The machine will add 3 rinses on cotton programmes and 1 rinse on synthetic programmes. 7 Programme progress display When you choose the delayed start, the light relevant to the selected delay lights up. After the machine has started, the remaining time is shown by the corresponding indicator light. At the beginning of the programme, only the "Washing" light stays on. When the programme has finished, the "End" pilot light comes on. 8H 4H 2H Washing End RINSE HOLD (anti-crease): by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished the phase light "End" is on, the Start/Pause button light is off, and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To do this: turn the programme selector dial to "O" select the Drain or Spin programme. Using the spin speed selector dial you can choose the desired spin. If the dial remains on position RINSE HOLD or NO SPIN the machine will perform the spin speed at 400 rpm. depress Start/Pause button. 9 Programme selector dial The selector dial is divided into following sections: COTTON and linen SYNTHETIC DELICATE and Handwash WOOL Miniprogram Special programmes: (Rinses), (Drain) and (Spin) Programme The "End" light flashes in the event of operating problems: 4 flashes: door open 2 flashes: problem with water draining 1 flash: problem with water supply For more information see paragraph "Something not working"? 8 Spin speed selector dial This dial allows you to reduce the final and the intermediate spin speeds or to select the NO SPIN or RINSE HOLD (anti-crease) option. 30 E40 60 COT TO 6 N 0 HETIC 0E 95 O SP EC IA L WO OL 7 0 DE L I C AT E 40 30 SY NT 4 4 The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position 60E and E40 corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme for cotton, position to cold wash and position O to Reset programme/Switching OFF of the machine. At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O, to switch the machine off. ATTENTION! If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the lights of the programme progress display start to flash. The machine will not perform the new selected programme. Spin Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with RINSE HOLD option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to "O". You can choose the speed by means of the relevant selector dial to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun. Note: if the spin speed selector dial is on positions 1600, 1400, 1200, 1000 or 900 r.p.m. the machine performs a long spin. On positions 700 or 500 r.p.m. the machine performs a short spin. Miniprogram This is a complete programme to be used for lightly soiled laundry or for laundry which needs freshening up. Max load: 2. kg. Washing temperature: 30°C Number of rinses: 2 . Programme duration: 30 minutes. Short spin at 700 r.p.m max. Handwash 30° Particularly delicate washing suitable for articles of clothing whose label indicates that they must be handwashed . Programme information Wool The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark products provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. M9604. Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final short spin at the speed selected by means of the relevant dial. Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the RINSE HOLD option. Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select Drain programme and depress the Start/Pause button. 8 Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 95°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 5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95°C Suppose you have 5 kg of heavy soiled laundry to wash. It is white cotton and is suitable for high temperature washing. 3. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial to the 95 programme. The light Start/Pause starts to flash. Programme 95 60E 0 TO N O SP EC 60 40H E T I C 30 E CO 4 0 SYNT T IA L 1. Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door. 4. Select the spin speed or option RINSE HOLD or NO SPIN Turn the selector dial to the required position. ZWF 1021 W ZWF 1221 W - S Spin Spin 90 700 700 90 rins holde 0 1000 P0004 ZWF 1421 W - S Spin ZWF 1621 W -S Spin 2. Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out the prewash phase, pour it into the compartment marked . 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. 700 90 0 1400 900 12 0 0 1600 5. Select the required option(s) Select Daily , Quick or Prewash option, if required, the corresponding light illuminates. Options C0064 C0065 Prewash Half Load 9 no spin no spin 500 700 no spin no spin W OO 40 L DE LI C A T 40 500 500 E 3 0 1200 rins holde rins holde rins holde 6. Select the Delay Start Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the Delay Start button repeatedly, to select the desired delay. The relevant light illuminates. 9. Interrupting a programme Depress the Start/Pause button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Depress the button again to restart the programme. 10.Cancelling a programme 12 H 8H 4H 2H Washing End Delay Start Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme. 11.Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start/Pause button. If the door does not open in 2 minutes, this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning. 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". After about 2 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!). 7. Start the programme Before starting up the machine check that: the appliance is plugged in the water supply tap is turned on the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. To start the selected programme, press the Start/Pause button; the corresponding light stops flashing. The "Washing" light illuminates. The machine starts operating. 12. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the "start pause" light goes off, the phase light "End" illuminates and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door. To do this first turn the programme selector dial to "O" and then to drain programme or spin programme Reduce the spin speed if needed, by using the spin speed selector dial. Release of the lock is also indicated by the coming on of the "End" light. Turn the programme selector dial to "O" to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells. Start/ Pause If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown. 8. Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the Start/Pause button. Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to "O" and then to the new programme position. Start the new programme by depressing the Start pause button. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out . 10 WASHING 2.5 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 40°C Suppose you have 2.5 kg of lightly soiled mixed fabrics to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 4. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial to the 40 programme in SYNTHETIC sector. The Start/Pause light starts to flash. Programme 40 30S Y N T H E T I60 C 1. Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door. 40 AT E 3 0 60E 95 E40T O N OT IC C W OO L 40 DEL P0004 5. Select the spin speed or option RINSE HOLD or NO SPIN Turn the selector dial to the required position. ZWF 1021W Spin 2. Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required and pour it into the main wash compartment . If you wish to carry out the prewash phase, pour the detergent into the compartment marked . 700 90 0 1000 6. Select the required option(s) C0064 Select Daily , Quick Wash or Prewash or if required, the corresponding light illuminates. 3. Measure out the fabric softener 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. Options Prewash C0065 11 O rins holde no spin SPECIAL 500 Half Load 7. Start the programme Before starting up the machine check that: the appliance is plugged in the water supply tap is turned on the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. To start the selected programme, press the Start/Pause button; the corresponding light stops flashing. The Washing pilot light illuminates. The machine starts operating. 8. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the "start pause" light goes off, the phase light "End" illuminates and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door. To do this first turn the programme selector dial to "O" and then to drain programme or spin programme . Reduce the spin speed if needed, by using the spin speed selector dial. Release of the lock is also indicated by the illumination of the "End" light. The door can then be opened. Turn the programme selector dial to "O" to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells. Start/ Pause 12 Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance. The average weights of the most common items are listed below as a guide: 1000g = 1 kg Sheet Pillow case Tablecloth Serviette Tea towel Linen hand towel Towelling hand towel Towelling bath towel Bath robe Man's shirt Apron 700-1000 g 100-200 g 400-500 g 50-100 g 70-120 g 100-150 g 150-250 g 700-1000 g 1000-1500 g 200-300 g 150-200 g Load the laundry loosely alternating large items with small ones. Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric, colour-fastness and how dirty it is. Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they may unravel. Before washing, empty all pockets of small objects which may have been left inside (coins, keys, screws etc.) as these could damage the drain pump. When washing curtains, remove the hooks. Close poppers and zips and fasten loose buttons. It is essential to wash new coloured items separately when washing for the first time. When washing fabrics requiring different wash temperatures together, always select the lowest temperature. White items should not be washed with coloured items. Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks etc) should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case. Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic washing machines. Use the correct quantities of detergent. For wool, use gentle detergent only in small quantities. Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care and kept out of reach of children. Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are difficult to remove and should be treated before washing with specific products, which can be found in most household shops. In some cases it may help to soak the stain before washing with a special presoak product or biological detergent. Only wool marked "Pure New Wool - washable, preshrunk" can be washed in the machine using the wool programme; other types of wool should be washed in HANDWASH programme. If you have used the machine to wash, rinse or spin only non-colour fast garments, there may be dye left in the sump. To ensure any subsequent wash is not contaminated with the dye, select and carry out a rinse and spin programme, without any garments, to ensure that any dye is removed from the sump. Once you have finished using the machine, you are advised to unplug it and turn off the water tap. 13 Which detergent?.... To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates. And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum. WHITES We recommend the Ariel product range which is biological and designed to provide excellent cleaning and stain removal even at low temperatures. TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer marked with the symbol , start the machine immediately upon placing the detergent in the dispenser drawer. Alternatively the detergent is measured into the specially designed dosing device* which should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the machine drum. NON BIOLOGICAL If you prefer to use a non biological detergent, which does not contain enzymes we recommend Fairy. Fairy provides good cleaning and stain removal. COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are also known) are available in liquid or powder form, and generally require a smaller dosage. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure the most economical usage. Pour the detergent directly into the dispenser drawer, or alternatively measure the detergent into the specially designed dosing device* which should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the machine drum. * If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer, please ensure the dosing device/ball is removed before carrying out a drying programme. COLOUREDS For coloured items you should use a detergent which is designed to clean while maintaining the original colour. Ariel Color does not contain bleach and therefore helps to preserve colours. DELICATE ITEMS When washing delicates such as woollens, you should use a product which is specially designed to care for fine fabrics. Dreft Automatic is suitable for woollens and other delicates. FABRIC CONDITIONERS These are ideal for improving `softness', and also reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing easier. They are available in two types: For example Lenor liquid fabric softener, for use in the washing machine/washer dryer. The liquid fabric softener should be poured into the compartment marked with the symbol . Follow the manufacturer's dosage instructions and never exceed the MAX level. Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a tumble dryer. We recommend the conditioning sheets are pinned (using a safety pin) to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer. 14 LAUNDRY BLEACH For additional stain removal you may wish to use a product such as Ace Gentle Bleach which is used in addition to your chosen detergent. Ace is suitable for all washable fabrics including silks, woollens and coloureds. Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL 95 60 WASH ACTION Normal (Maximum) Normal (Maximum) FABRIC White Cotton or Linen without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose without Special Finishes Colourfast at 60°C. Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose with Special Finishes, Cotton/Acrylic Mix. Cotton, Linen or Viscose Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C. Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool mixes, Polyester/wool blends. Wool, wool mixtures, Silks Do not machine wash 50 Reduced (Medium) Normal (Maximum) Reduced (Medium) Much Reduced (Minimum) Hand wash only 40 40 40 BLEACHING Chlorine bleach may be used IRONING Hot iron Warm iron Cool iron DRY CLEANING May be dry cleaned. Other letters and/or a bar beneath the circle will indicate the required process to the dry cleaner. TUMBLE DRYING with high heat setting with low heat setting May be tumble dried Cotton, Linen, Viscose Polyester mixtures, Wool Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester X A cross through any symbol means «DO NOT» fabric conditioner to avoid the conditioner entering the machine prematurely. When using liquid detergent and a prewash programme, place the detergent into the correct compartment in the dispenser drawer, after the prewash has finished. 15 Important Notes For best results, always use the dispenser drawer for dispensing detergents and liquid additives. Once the dispenser has been filled, close it by pushing it in gently. This is particularly important if you are using Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen and synthetics Wash programme/ Washing symbol Degree of soil and type of laundry Programme dial position Description Wash at 95°C 3 rinses Long spin Possible options / Prewash Half Load Spin / Rinse Hold/ No Spin Max. Progr. time load mins. Whites For heavy soiled cotton items. 95 6 kg 150 Whites Economy White cotton, for example normally soiled work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels. Coloured cotton or linen fabrics, normally soiled, shirts, blouses, underwear. 60E(*) Wash at 60 °C 3 rinses Long spin Prewash Half Load Spin / Rinse Hold/ No Spin Prewash Half Load Spin / Rinse Hold/ No Spin / Prewash Half Load Spin / Rinse Hold/ No Spin 6 kg 155 Coloureds Economy E40 Wash at 40 °C 3 rinses Long spin 6 kg 145 Colour care Lightly soiled non-fast coulored cotton items 30 Wash at 30 °C 3 rinses Long spin 6 kg 113 Synthetics Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. 60 - 40 - 30 Wash at 60°- 40° - 30 °C 3 rinses Short spin For cancelling the wash programme which is running and for switching the machine off / Prewash Half Load 2.5 kg Spin / Rinse Hold/ No Spin 90 Off O (*)This programme is the reference programme for the Energy label according to EEC Directive 92/75. The programme times are intended as a guide only. The actual time will vary depending on incoming water temperature and pressure. 16 Washing Programmes Programmes for delicates Wash programme/ Washing symbol , handwash Programme dial position wool and Miniprogram Possible options Max. Progr. time load mins. Degree of soil and type of laundry Delicate fabrics, for example curtains Description Wash at 40 °C 3 rinses Short spin Wash at 30 °C 3 rinses Short spin Delicates 40 Prewash 2.5 kg Half Load Spin / Rinse Hold/ No Spin Half Load Spin / Rinse Hold/ No Spin 60 Handwash Special programme for hand washing fabrics Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the "Pure new wool, nonshrink, machine washable" label. Special short programme for lightly soiled synthetic or mixed fabrics Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items of all fabric For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option. Separate spin for all fabric For cancelling the wash programme which is running and for switching the machine off 2 kg 50 Wool Wool Cold 40 - Wash at 40 °C(cold) 3 rinses Short spin Spin / Rinse Hold/ No Spin Half Load