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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
W ASHING
MACHINES
FL 850 - FL 850 AL
FL 1085 - FL 1085 AL
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CONTENTS Important information ......................Page 3 Installation ..........................Page 4 Unpacking ..........................Page 4 Positioning ..........................Page 4 Water inlet ..........................Page 4 Water drainage .........................Page 5 Levelling ...........................Page 5 Electrical connection .......................Page 6 Getting to know your machine ....................Page 7 Control panel .........................Page 7 Washing hints .
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION n It is most important that this instruction book should Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener. be retained with the appliance for future reference. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer Should the appliance be sold or transferred to to the manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities. another owner, or should you move house and leave n As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed the appliance, always ensure that the book is sup- in large co
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INSTALLATION Unpacking Positioning Before starting the machine up, the packing must be Your new washing machine has been designed to be removed as follows. permanently plumbed in to your home’s water supply and drainage system. However, if this is not possible, it You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in may be connected to suitable existing taps with the drain case the machine is to be transported again. hose discharging into a sink. Using a spanner unscrew The appliance has two
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Warning Water drainage The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile car- If you intend the drain hose from the machine to empty peting. into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and that the plug hole is not blocked. Note If the machine is permanently plumbed in, hook the end Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is of the hose into a standpipe installed for the purpose. easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a break- The standpipe must have an internal diameter
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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 appro- priate 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 wire
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L A M GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Control panel ' ' ' ' WASH NON-FAST WHITES & RINSE SPECIAL COLOUREDS COLOUREDS PROGRAMMES HALF RINSE 450 rpm ECONOMY ON - OFF + A COTTON / LINENS C FRESHEN UP M M PREWASH D LOAD HOLD HAND RINSES L L BOILWASH B MIXED FABRICS J G SPIN WOOL H SPIN (800 rpm) F F WORN ONCE K J J DELICA TES / SYNTHETICS SPIN (600 rpm) N DRAIN P SUPER WASH QUICK WASH FL 850 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE 18234567 1 Detergent dispenser drawer
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n Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are Washing hints difficult to remove and should be treated before Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the washing with specific products, which can be found in first few times you use the appliance. most household shops. In some cases it may help to soak the stain before washing with a special pre-soak The average weights of the most common items are product or biological detergent. listed below as a guide: n Only wool marked «Pure
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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 WASH ACTION FABRIC White Cotton or Linen Normal (Maximum) 95 without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maximum) 60 without Special Finishes Colourfast at 60°C. Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Vi
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Programmes for cotton and linen Recommended load: max. 4.5 kg (10 lb) Compartments Degree Programme Programmes to use ( if Description of soil dial position required) Prewash at 40°C PREWASH Wash at 95 °C & Heavy A 4 rinses BOILWASH Spin Wash at 95 °C BOILWASH Normal 4 rinses B Spin WHITES (•) Wash at 60 °C & Normal 4 rinses C FAST Spin COLOUREDS Wash at 40 °C NON-FAST Light 4 rinses D COLOUREDS Spin Spin at: SPIN 800 rpm (FL850-FL850AL) F 800 or 1000 1000 rpm (FL1085-FL1085AL) Water fil
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Programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Recommended load: max. 2 kg (4.5 lb); wool max. 1 kg (2.2 lb) Compartments Degree Programme Programmes to use ( if Description of soil dial position required) Wash at 50 °C MIXED Normal 3 rinses G FABRICS Short spin (*) WOOL Wash at 40 °C WASH Normal 3 rinses H Short spin (*) Wash at 40 °C DELICATES/ Normal 3 rinses J SYNTHETICS Short spin (*) Wash at 30 °C 30 3 rinses WORN ONCE Light K Short spin (*) 3 rinses, with fabric HAND RINSES softe
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USE OF DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES And in which form? Which detergent? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your are also available in different forms. Whether you chose appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is to your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended own personal choice. for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and h
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B B USING YOUR MACHINE WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95°C 6 Select the required wash programme Suppose you have 4.5 kg of normally dirty laundry to Turn the programme wash. It is white cotton and is suitable for high tempera- selector dial clockwise to ture washing. the required programme . 1 Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Load the items one at a time and close the door. P0215 7 Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: P0004 n the appliance i
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J J WASHING 2 KG OF SYNTHETIC FABRICS AT 40°C 5 Select the required wash programme Suppose you have 2 kg of synthetic fabric laundry to Turn the programme wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be selector dial clockwise to washed at a high temperature. the required programme. 1 Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Load the items one at a P0215a time and close the door. 6 Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: n the appliance is plugg
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you The dangers of freezing must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, supply. certain precautions should be taken. n Turn off the water taps. Descaling n Select a wash programme and run for a few sec- The water we normally use contains lime. It is a good onds. idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the n Unscrew the inlet hoses. machine. Do this
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Cleaning the filter The water inlet filters If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime de- posit, the water inlet filters may become clogged. The water drain filter It is therefore a good idea to clean them from time to A clean filter is important for the correct functioning of the time. machine, and should therefore be cleaned after every wash. Turn off the water taps. Unscrew the water inlet hoses. Open the filter door and place a container under- Remove and clean the fil- neath t
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SERVICING Before contacting your local ZANUSSI The door does not open Service Centre, please make the following n The safety device has locked it checks: n Water in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in the tub The machine does not start up n The door is not closed properly If after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your n No water is entering the machine (see: the machine local Zanussi Service Force Centre. does not fill) In-guarantee customers should ensure th
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PEACE OF MIND FOR TWELVE MONTHS Standard guarantee conditions Exclusions We, Zanussi Limited undertake that if, within 12 months This guarantee does not cover: of the date of the purchase, this Zanussi appliance or any n Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improp- part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of er use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, or removable parts of glass or plastic. repair or replac
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