Zanussi F 1203 W manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET W ASHING MACHINE F 1203 W F 1203W ON-OFF QUICK WASH HALF LOAD RINSE HOLD A SHORT SPIN WHITES + PREWASH WHITES FAST COLOUREDS NON FAST COLOUREDS HAND RINSES LONG SPIN D C B F G MIXED FABRICS WOOL CARE DELICATES FRESHEN UP WORN ONCE H L M J N K DRAIN P AQUACYCLE 1 200 132991210 GB 132991210.qxd 29/07/2003 16:15 Pagina 1 (Nero/Proc[...]

2 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 inst[...]

3 Contents F or the User Important Safety Infor mation 2 Y our New W ashing Machine 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Child safety feature 5 The Control Panel 6 Operating sequence 7-10 W ashing 4.5 kg of white cotton at 95°C 7 Load the laundry 7 Measure out the detergent 7 Measure out the fabric softener 7 Select the re[...]

4 Y our New W ashing Machine Y our new washing machine meets all moder n requir ements for ef fective tr eatment of laundry with low water , energy and detergent consumption. ● Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C before draining, with the 95°C programme. This reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing. ● The special[...]

5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Control panel 4 Door opening handle 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet Deter gent dispenser dr a w er Prewash Main wash Fabric softener Child safety f eatur e This machine incorporates a special child safety feature to prevent small children from being trapped inside the ma[...]

1 Deter gent dispenser dr a w er and Pr ogr amme guide 2 On/Off button By depressing this button the machine starts operating. When depressed again, the machine stops. 3 Mains-on light This light illuminates when the machine starts working and goes out when the ON/OFF button is released. 4 QUICK W ASH Button By depressing this button on programmes [...]

7 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 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 [...]

8 6. Star t the machine Before starting up the machine check that: ● the appliance is plugged in ● the water supply taps are turned on ● the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned ● the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Depress the ON/OFF button: the mains-on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating.[...]

9 4. Select the r equir ed option Depress the QUICK W ASH or RINSE HOLD button if required. 5. Select the r equir ed pr ogr amme T urn the programme selector dial clockwise to the programme H . 6. Star t the machine Before starting up the machine check that: ● the appliance is plugged in ● the water supply taps are turned on ● the drain hose [...]

10 7. At the end of the pr ogr amme After the last rinse, the machine stops with the water left in the wash tub, to prevent the fabric from creasing. T o drain the water, select programme “ K ” (short spin) or “ P ” (drain). The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme. Switch the machine[...]

11 W ashing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. W eigh 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 700-1000 g Pillow case 100-200 g T ablecloth 400-500 g Serviette 50-100 g T ea towel 70-120 g Linen hand towel 100-150 g T owelling hand towel 150-2[...]

12 And in which f orm? Not only are there different types of deter gent, 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. TR[...]

13 W ash Car e Symbols W ash 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. W ASHING SYMBOL BLEACHING IRONING DR Y CLEANING TUMBLE DR YING[...]

14 W ashing Pr ogrammes Degree of soil and type of laundry Description W ash programme/ W ashing symbol Programme dial position Possible options Max Load NON- F AST COLOUREDS F AST COLOUREDS WHITES WHITES + PREW ASH For heavy soiled cotton items. Fast coloured cotton or linen fabrics, shirts, underwear , towels. Non fast coloured cotton or linen fa[...]

15 W ashing Pr ogrammes Degree of soil and type of laundry Description W ash programme/ W ashing symbol Programme dial position MIXED F ABRICS Possible options SHOR T SPIN WOOL CARE DELICA TES Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear , coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the “Pure new w[...]

16 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply . Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening po[...]

17 • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover . • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. • Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. • Screw the pump cover fully in. • Clos[...]

18 Something Not W orking Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below . IMPOR T ANT : if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below , or to r epair a fault caused by[...]

19 Symptom The door will not open Possible causes ● The programme is still running. ● The door lock has not yet released. ● W ater in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in the tub. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin ● The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly di[...]

20 Guarantee Conditions Standar d guar antee conditions W e, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this ZANUSSI ELECTROLUX appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for [...]

21 Installation Instructions T echnical Specifications It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way . Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or co[...]

22 Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Y ou are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the machine is to be transported again. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins. Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the hoses are[...]

23 W ater inlet The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded, blue for cold and red for hot. Connect the hoses to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Do not use already employed inlet hoses. If only a cold water supply is available, connect the two hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a «Y» connection piece. Installation should comply wit[...]

24 If you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece” supplied. The drain hose must not be kinked. Important ● Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water t[...]

25 Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. W ARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EAR THED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same[...]

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