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Zanussi ZWG 3142 manual

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    G G B B GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING NOTICE D’UTILISA TION GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG USER MANUAL 132986270 D D F F N N L L W ASAUTOMAA T LA VE-LINGE W ASCHAUTOMA T W ASHING MACHINE ZWG 3142 Synthetica Synthetica Synthetica Rinçage/Spoelen Vidange/Afpompen Essorage/Zwieren G H J 60° 40° 30° P Q R Blanc - Couleurs/ Witte - Bonte was Blanc/Witte was Économique/[...]

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    60 Dear customer , Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. T ransport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt,[...]

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    61 Installation • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book. • Any electrical work required to install this appliance mu[...]

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    62 ENGLISH Disposal Tips for envir onmental pr otection Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE< =polyethylene >PS< =polystyrene >PP< =polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for[...]

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    63 Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins. 2. Lay the machine on its back, taking car[...]

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    64 ENGLISH The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer ho[...]

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    65 This new 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 special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your wooll[...]

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    66 ENGLISH Use 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 incorre[...]

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    67 Attention! Before selecting Q “ Drain ” programme, or R “ Spin ” programme the selector dial has to be positioned on “ O” . 4 “Demi-charge/Halve belading” (Half load) button Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a half load of cottons or linens (A-B-C-D-F). 5 “Départ/Pause / Start/Pauze[...]

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    68 ENGLISH The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O. Attention! If during a washing programme the selector dial is turned to another programme, the pilot lights of the programme progress display start to flash. The machine will not perform the new s[...]

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    69 Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood : treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. Oil based paint : moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garm[...]

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    70 ENGLISH International wash code symbols These symbols appear on f abric labels, in order to help you choose the best w a y to treat your laundry . Energetic wash Delicate wash Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max. wash temperature 30°C Hand wash Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water[...]

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    71 The light of the START/PAUSE button starts to flash. 5. Select the spin speed or option or Turn the selector dial to the required position. 6. Select the requir ed options The light corresponding to the depressed button illuminates. 7. Start the programme Depress START/PAUSE-button, the corresponding pilot light stops flashing. The Prélavage/La[...]

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    72 ENGLISH 8. Altering an option or a 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 th[...]

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    73 Pr ogramme table In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the energy label refer to the B “Cotton 60°C” wash programme: Energy: 0.85 kWh Water: 49 lt Duration: 135 min. * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of lau[...]

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    74 ENGLISH Pr ogramme table WASHING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. Programme P Rinses Temperature/ Programme Programme description Additional functions[...]

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    75 1. Bodywork Clean the outside of the machine with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork. 2. Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. 3. Det[...]

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    76 ENGLISH • Place a bowl on the floor to collect any spillage. • Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the bowl and remove its cap. • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. • Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the l[...]

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    77 Problems which you can resolve yourself, before calling the After Sales Service. During machine operation it is possible that the END (Fin/Einde) light starts to flash: 4 flashes= the door has not been closed 2 flashes= the machine does not empty 1 flash= the machine does not fill. At the same time the buzzer sounds. Once the problem has been el[...]

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    78 ENGLISH If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... Ser . No. ......... M o d . .. . .. .. ... P r o d . N o . . .. . .. ... .. [...]

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    © Electrolux plc 2005 From the Electr olux Group. The world’ s No. 1 choice . The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sol[...]