Zanussi FLS 1186 W manual

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    W ASHING MA CHINES FL S 1186 W FL S 1386 W A UTOMATIC H ALF L OAD 1386W FLS RINSE SENSOR IMPORTANT : PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE 1250 Extra prewash Whites Fast coloureds Non-fast coloureds Hand rinses Spin 1250 A B C D F G Mixed fabrics Worn once Wool care Delicates Freshen up Short spin Drain H J K L M N P RINSE HO[...]

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    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 remov ed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relev ant section in in[...]

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    3 Contents F or the User Important Safety Information 2 Y our New W ashing Machine 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 The Control Panel 6 Operating sequence 7-10 W ashing 4.5 kg of withe cotton a t 95°C 7 Load the laundry 7 Measure out the detergent 7 Measure out the fabric softener 7 Select the required option 7 Select [...]

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    4 Y our New W ashing Machine i ■ A utomatic Half Load Y our machine uses w ater sensing technology to automatically adjust the water consumption on a half load. ■ A utomatic cooling of the w ash water to 60°C before draining, with the 95°C programme. This reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to pre vent creasing. ■ The special wool pro[...]

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    5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 ON/OFF button 4 “Option” buttons 5 “Mains-on” light 6 Programme selector dial 7 Door opening handle 8 Filter 9 Adjustable feet Deter gent dispenser dr a w er Pre wash Main wash Fabric softener 13 5 6 7 8 9 2 A UTOMATIC H ALF L OAD 1386W FLS RINSE SENSOR IMPORTAN[...]

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    1 On/Off button By depressing this button the machine starts operating. When depressed again, the machine stops. 2 Quick w ash button By depressing this button on programmes B, C, D and H the wash time is reduced. This is suitable only for garments which are lightly soiled. 3 Rinse Hold Plus button Press this button to make the machine stop with wa[...]

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    7 Operating Sequence Before the first w ash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remov e any manuf acturing residue from the drum and tub . Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine. W ASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE CO TTON A T 95°C Suppose you hav e 4.5 kg of norm[...]

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    8 5. Select the r equir ed pr ogr amme T urn the programme selector dial clockwise to the programme B. 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 dra wer are c[...]

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    9 P0004 P0222 Cl QUICK WASH RINSE HOLD PLUS W ASHING 2 KG OF MIXED F ABRICS A T 50°C Suppose you hav e 2 kg of Mixed f abrics to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 1. Load the laundr y Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking th[...]

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    10 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 is correctly and securely positioned ■ the door and the detergent dispenser dra wer are[...]

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    11 W ashing Hints i Do NO T ov erload the machine. W eigh the laundry the first fe w times you use the appliance. The av erage 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 to we[...]

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    12 And in which f orm? Not only are there different types of deter gent, but the y are also av ailable in dif ferent forms. Whether you chose a po wder or liquid in traditional or compact f orm is to o wn personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser dra wer . Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine dru[...]

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    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 cor rect programme on your washing machine. W ASHING SYMBOL BLEA CHING IR ONING DR Y CLEANING TUMBLE DR Y[...]

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    14 W ashing Pr ogrammes Degree of soil and type of laundry Description W ash programme Programme dial position Possible options Max. load NON- F AST COLOUREDS F AST COLOUREDS WHITES EXTRA PREW ASH For hea vy soiled cotton items (whites and coloureds). Fast coloured cotton or linen fabrics, shirts, underwear , to wels. Non fast coloured cotton or li[...]

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    15 W ashing Pr ogrammes Degree of soil and type of laundry Description W ash programme 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 ool, non- shrink[...]

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    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 po wder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry w ashing, and according to the softening [...]

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    17 Cleaning the filter The water drain filter A clean filter is important for the correct functioning of the machine, and should therefore be cleaned after ev ery washing programme. Open the filter door and place a container underneath to catch any spillage. If the filter is block ed and the machine is unable to drain you will need to drain the wat[...]

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    18 Something Not W orking Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solv ed 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 repair a fault caused by[...]

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    19 Symptom The door will not open Possible causes ■ The programme is still running. ■ The door lock has not yet released. ■ There is water 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 ev enly distrib uted in the drum. The laundry is redistribut[...]

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    20 Peace of Mind for Twelve Months Standar d guar antee conditions W e, Zanussi Limited undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this Zanussi appliance or any part thereof is pro ved to be defecti ve by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for l[...]

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    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[...]

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    22 P0233 2 1 P0255 P0234 P0020 P0256 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 remo ve the rear right bolt. Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the hoses are not[...]

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    23 W ater inlet The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded, blue for cold and red for hot. Before connecting the hoses be sure to fit the mesh filters «A» supplied as per diagram. If only a cold water supply is a vailable, connect the two hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a «Y» connection piece. Installation should comply w[...]

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    24 The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is av ailable from your local Service Force Centre. The joining piece must hav e an internal diameter of 18mm. 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 ?[...]

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    25 In the inter est of the en vir onment W ashing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sew age works for treatment before being discharged safely into a ri ver . It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is dischar[...]

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    26 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 sam[...]

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