User manual ZANUSSI FLS579C

[. . . ] Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. 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 appliance nor left in the pockets. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grease before washing. Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed. [. . . ] Once in the right position fix the feet by pushing the nuts against the base of the case. Accurate levelling will prevent vibration, noise and displacement of the appliance during operation. If posible always place the appliance on a solid floor. P0254 P0509 Hydraulic connection There should be a COLD WATER tap near the washing machine with a screwing on connection pipe of 3/4 gas for the water supply, a sink, a wash basin or a drainage system in the wall. If not, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. Place the enclosed rubber joint, delivered in a plastic bag together with the appliance (A), at the very end of the inlet hose and carefully screw the pipe to the tap taking care not to damage the screwdrive and fix the nut well on to the end in order to avoid leaking. If necessary turn the hose adequately by unscrewing the nut at the rear of the appliance. (Open the tap and asure that it does not leak and close it again. ) Place the discharging hose in a washbasin or sink with the aid of the bent piece delivered separately. The bent piece has to be entered into the tube's mouth in order to assure the support. Aforesaid piece allows the hose to be fixed to the wall by means of an opening on the upper part and that way the hose does not move and its falling is avoided. P0021 A AL013 P0022 43 IMPORTANT: The distance from the floor to the highest part of the hose should be between 60 to 90 cm. Should a prolongation of the discharging hose be unavoidable this must never surpass 1. 5 m and must be of the same diameter as the original hose. P0023 Electrical connections The applicable rules for electrical security require an adequate earthing. Select the temperature Tur n the dial clockwise to the desired temperature. AL022 5. Select the program Turn the dial clockwise until the marker reaches the desired program. 47 6. Start Before pulling the On/off knob check if: s The door is properly closed. s s s s The appliance is plugged in. The drain hose is adequately positioned. 2 Pull the program dial up to you till it klicks. Stop P0215 ALO26 The washing machine stops automatically once the cycle is finished, the pilot goes out. Open the door 2 to 3 minutes after the end of the program to give the safety device time to unlock. Leave the door ajar for a few minutes for the steam to get out. IMPORTANT REMARK: This appliance is provided with a security device to avoid opening during the cycles. Open it only when absolutely necessary and wait 2 to 3 minutes after you have stopped the machine to give the safety device time to unlock. 48 PROGRAMS Programs for cotton and linen Recommended load: max. 4, 5 kg. PROGRAM DEGREE OF SOIL heavy soil COMPARTMENTS TO USE MAXIMUN POSITION WATER PROGRAM TEMP. Damp laundry should be hung out to dry as soon as possible after finishing the wash. Knitwear and woollens should be dried flat, away from direct sunlight. [. . . ] This way you make sure now water at all remains in the appliance which could freeze and thus damage it and its surroundings. When you need to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C. 53 Cleaning the filters The drain filter A clean filter is important for correct functioning of the washing machine, and it should therefore be cleaned regularly. Small objects left in the pockets and yarn ist retained here. AL012 AL010 Unscrew the filter completely turning it anticlockwise. Attention Never remove the unloading filter while the washing machine is operating. [. . . ]