Zanussi FR 1250 S manual

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    W ASHING MACHINE FR 1250 W -FR 1250 S FR 1450 W S P I N S P E E D PREWASH 1200 900 700 500 RINSE HOLD S T A R T / P A U S E R E S E T F A B R I C S T E M P E R A T U R E SYNTHETICS DELICATES COTTONS 60°C 50°C 95°C 40°C 30º C FR 1250 W O N / O F F WOOL 40 AA O P T I O N S SKIP HALF LOAD AQUA C Y C LE 1 200 X TRA C APACITY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 13[...]

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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 removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in inst[...]

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    3 Contents F or the User Important Safety Infor mation 2 Y our New W ashing Machine 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Door locked light 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Child safety feature 5 The Control Panel 6-8 Operating Sequence 9-1 1 Load the laundry 9 Measure out the detergent 9 Measure out the fabric softener 9 Switch the machine on 9 Select th[...]

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    4 Y our New W ashing Machine Y our new washing machine meets all moder n requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water , energy and detergent consumption. Even small loads are washed “economically” because the amount of water used is regulated automatically according to the load and type of fabric. ● Automatic cooling of the [...]

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    5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door locked light 4 Door opening handle 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet Door lock ed light (3) It stays on during the whole programme indicating that the door is locked. When the light goes out, the door can be opened (see page 1 1). Deter gent dispenser dr a w er Prewash [...]

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    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 F ABRICS button Press this button repeatedly to select the programme on the basis [...]

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    7 • Drain and Spin : - Choose the previously selected programme by means of the F ABRICS button, afterwards change the spin speed if needed, by means of the SPIN SPEED button and then press SKIP/RESET button twice until the light goes on and then depress ST AR T/P AUSE button. 6 OPTIONS button Press this button to select the following options: ?[...]

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    8 • DRAIN Depress RESET three times , the pilot lights W ASH , RINSES and SPIN go out. Example: In this case the machine will perform the rinses and spin. • If the machine is switched off: - depress ON/OFF button to switch it on; - select the type of fabric by means of the relevant button: - select the special programme as previously described.[...]

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    9 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, with the machine empty , in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the ma[...]

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    10 6. Select the temper atur e Press the TEMPERA TURE button if you wish to select a temperature value different from the one proposed by the washing machine. The relevant light will light up. 7. Select the spin speed or the RINSE HOLD option Press the SPIN SPEED button repeatedly , in order to select the desired spin speed or the RINSE HOLD option[...]

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    11 11. Ho w to cancel a pr o gr amme during its cycle T o cancel a programme that is being carried out, first pause the washing machine by pressing the ST AR T/P AUSE button, then press the SKIP/RESET button repeatedly , until the phase indicator lights go out. 12. Ho w to open the door during the cycle of a pr ogr amme Y ou can open the door, afte[...]

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    12 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[...]

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    13 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[...]

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    14 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[...]

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    15 W ashing pr ogrammes The “white/coloured cotton programme” at 60°C + 40AA is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. * This data is given purely as an indication: the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and type of laundry , the temperature of the water su[...]

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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 powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening po[...]

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    17 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. • Close the pump door . Wa r n i n g When the appliance i[...]

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    18 Emer gency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: • pull out the plug from the power socket; • close the water tap; • if necessary , wait until the water has cooled down; • open the pump door; • place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. R[...]

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    19 Something Not W orking Certain problems ar e due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your local Service For ce 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 b[...]

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    20 Symptom The door will not open Possible causes ● The water level is above the bottom edge of the door . ● The machine is heating the water . ● The drum is turning. The door can only be opened when the relevant light has gone out. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin ● The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in beca[...]

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    21 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 [...]

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    22 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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    23 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[...]

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    24 W ater inlet Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance to connect to the water supply . Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply . A minimum water pressure of 50 kPa (0.5 bar) is requ[...]

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    25 2. Onto a sink outlet spigot. If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove any blanking plug that may be in place. Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if required, ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine. The drain hose may be extended to [...]

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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 same[...]

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    27 The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked «N» or coloured black. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked «L» or coloured red. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath. W ARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 1[...]

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    © Electrolux plc 2004 From the Electr olux Gr oup. 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 so[...]