Zanussi TLE 1116 W manual

INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL W ASHING MACHINE TLE 1116 W 146 4959 01 - 0 7 /0 6[...]

2 Contents For the User Important Safety Information 3 Your New Washing Machine 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Detergent Dispenser 5 The Control Panel 6-8 Operating Sequence 9-11 Before use 9 Load the laundry 9 Measure out the detergent 9 Add the fabric softener 9 Switch the machine on 9 Select the desired programme/fabric 9 Select the temperatur[...]

3 Impo rtant 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 [...]

4 Y our Ne w W ashing Machine Y our new w ashing machine meets all moder n requirements f or eff ectiv e treatment of laundr y with low w ater , energy and detergent consumption. 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 har[...]

5 Description of the Appliance Detergent Dispenser 1 Detergent compartment for pre-wash . 2 Detergent compartment for main wash . 3 Fabric softener . 4 Softener overflow Lid Handle for opening lid Trap door for lint filter Lever for castors 1 2 3 Start/pause button Programme phase indicator lights Skip/Reset button Programme selection buttons 4[...]

6 The Control Panel 1 ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the washing machine on. Press the ON/OFF button again to switch the machine off. 2 MAINS-ON light This light is connected to the ON/OFF button. It lights up when you press the button, and goes out when you press it again. 3 FABRICS button Press this button repeatedly to select the pro-[...]

7 RINSE HOLD position: when you choose this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse which could crease the laundry . At the end of the cycle, the light "END" will light to indicate that the water must be drained. To complete the cycle, choose one of the following options: • Draining and spin: - Choose a type of la[...]

8 To select RINSE and SPIN , press the SKIP button once, the W ASH LED goes out. T o select SPIN onl y , press the SKIP button twice. The W ASH and RINSE LED's go out. T o select DRAIN , press the SKIP button three times, the W ASH - RINSE - SPIN LED's go out. If you wish to cancel or advance the running pro- gramme to the required phase,[...]

9 Operating Sequence Before use Before using your appliance for the first time, we recommend you to run a 90°C cotton cycle without any laundry, to remove any manufacture residue from the drum and tub: - Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the "detergent dispenser" and start the machine. - Select the "90°C cottons" programme.[...]

10 7 Select the spin speed and the RINSE HOLD option Press the SPIN SPEED button repeatedly in order to select the desired spin speed or the RINSE HOLD option. The relevant light will illuminate. If you select the RINSE HOLD option, the machine will stop at the end of the programme with the water still in the tub. 8 Select the SOIL LEVEL Press the [...]

11 13 How to open the lid during the cycle of the programme Y ou can open the lid after you have pressed PA USE, provided the following conditions exist: • the appliance is not in the heating phase, • the level of the water is not high, • the drum is not turning. If these requirements are met when you pause the washing machine, the DOOR light[...]

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=1kg Sheet 700-1000 g Pillow case 100-200 g Tablecloth 400-500 g Serviette 50-100 g Tea towel 70-120 g Linen hand towel 100-150 g Towelling hand towel 150-250 g Tow[...]

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 dete[...]

14 WASHING SYMBOL WASH ACTION FABRIC Normal (Maximum) White Cotton or Linen without Special Finishes Normal (Maximum) Cotton, Linen or Viscose without Special Finishes, Colourfast at 60°C Reduced (Medium) Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose with Special Finishes, Cotton/Acrylic Mix Normal (Maximum) Cotton, Linen or Viscose, Colourfast at 40°C but no[...]

15 Washing Programmes Programmes ( ) This programme at 60°C is the reference programme for the Energy label according to EEC Directive 92/75. (*) The data is given purely as an indication: the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and type of laundr y , the temperature of the water supply and the ambient temperature . The data re[...]

16 Washing Programmes Special programmes (*) The data is given purely as an indication: the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and type of laundr y , the temperature of the water supply and the ambient temperature . The data refers to the highest temperature provided for each programme. Programme Temperature Type of laundry Des[...]

17 Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling The water we normally use contains lime. To help prevent the formation of lime deposits we recommend you periodically, particularly in hard water areas, use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any [...]

18 To drain the residual water : Place a shallow container beneath the trap door. Turn the filter handle anticlockwise until the filter cap handle is vertical, any residual water will be released (fig.8). To clean the filter : Unscrew the filter anticlockwise and remove (fig.9). Clean the filter carefully under a fast running tap. Replace the filte[...]

19 Something Not Working 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 belo w . IMPOR TANT : if you call out an engineer to a fault listed belo w , or to repair a fault caused by [...]

20 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE C AUSE SOLUTION The machine vibrates or is nois y . The internal packing and/or transit bolts have not been removed. Remove internal packing/transit bolts. The wash load is unevenly distributed. See hints and tips section. The machine is overloaded. Observe the maximum loads quoted for the programme. The lid does not open. The s[...]

21 In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare pa rts, please con- tact your local Service Force Centre b y telephoning: 08705 929929 Y our telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and fu rther in fo[...]

22 Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi-Electrolux, unde rtake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX appliance or any pa rt 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 la[...]

23 Installation Instructions It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any wa y . 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 competent person. Any plumb[...]

24 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig 4 Fig 6 Fig 3 Fig 5 Unpacking Packing used to protect internal parts of the washing machine during transport must be removed before the washing machine is used for the first time. Remove all packing from the washing machine. Tilt the washing machine sideways and then remove the packing under the motor, and straighten the washin[...]

25 Levelling the Appliance • The appliance must be levelled using the adjustable feet. • Adjust the feet so that the appliance is level. The appliance must not rock when weight is applied. • Check the appliance is level using a spirit level. Moving the Appliance To move the washing machine, release the wheels by pulling the lever at the botto[...]

26 W ater Connection This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home's water supply and drai- nage system. W ater Inlet Please install the water inlet hose onto the back of your washing machine : - Inser t the seal in the hole at the bottom of the back panel (fig. 1). - Screw on the bottom fitting of the water inlet hose as[...]

27 Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same[...]

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