Zanussi FLA 801 W Instruction Booklet

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WASHING MACHINE

FLA 801 W
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
35.292.630/0

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  • Page 1: Washing Machine

    WASHING MACHINE FLA 801 W INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 35.292.630/0...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Zanussi Service Centre. Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Something Not Working Service & Spare Parts Customer Care Guarantee conditions Zanussi Service Force Addresses Guide to use the Instruction Book The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions: For the Installer Installation Instructions...
  • Page 4: Your New Washing Machine

    Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C before draining, with the 90°C programme. This reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent any creasing.
  • Page 5: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 “Mains-on” light 4 “Options” buttons 5 Program selector dial & ON/OFF switch 6 Door opening handle 7 Filter 8 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main Wash Fabric softener AL035...
  • Page 6: The Control Panel

    The Control Panel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme Guide 3 Mains-on light This light illuminates when the appliance is operating. 4 Rinse hold button Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the synthetic or delicate wash cycles. This prevents any creasing which may take place if the clothes are left damp in the drum.
  • Page 7: Operating Sequence

    Operating Sequence Before your first wash, we recommend that you 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 dispenser drawer and start the machine.
  • Page 8: Start The Machine

    5. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: the appliance is plugged in the water supply taps are turned on the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Pull the programme selector dial outwards The operating pilot light will illuminate and the machine will start operating 6.
  • Page 9: Washing 2 Kg Of Mixed Fabrics At 50 °C

    WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50 °C Suppose you have 2 kg of MIXED FABRICS to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 1. Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking out as much as possible.
  • Page 10: Select The Required Programme

    5. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial CLOCKWISE to the required programme 6. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: the appliance is plugged in the water supply taps are turned on the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed.
  • Page 11: Washing Hints

    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 = 1 kg Sheet Pillow case Tablecloth Serviette Tea towel Linen hand towel...
  • Page 12: Which Detergent To Use

    Which detergent to use?... 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 detergent for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.
  • Page 13: And In Which Form

    And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you choose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is down to personal choice. Traditional Powders Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum.
  • Page 14: Wash Care Symbols

    Wash Care Symbols Wash 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.
  • Page 15: Washing Programmes

    Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Degree of soil and type Wash programme White example heavy soiled Whites+Prewash work garments, sheets, household underwear, towels. White example normally soiled Whites sheets and household linen. White cotton economy, Whites+ for example lightly soiled sheets and household Economy linen.
  • Page 16: Washing Programmes

    Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Degree of soil and type Wash programme Synthetic or mixed fabrics, Mixed Fabrics coloured garments, non- shrink shirts, blouses. (Normally soiled) Synthetic or mixed Mixed Fabrics fabrics, coloured garments, non- +Economy shrink shirts. blouses. Specially Wool Care programme for wool...
  • Page 17: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply Descaling The water we normally use contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically run a high temperature wash with detergent or use a descaler in the machine.
  • Page 18: Cleaning The Filter

    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 every washing programme. Open the filter door and place a container underneath to catch any spillage. If the filter is blocked and the machine is unable to drain you will need to drain the water manually from the machine at this stage.
  • Page 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 Zanussi Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. Important:If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made even if the appliance is in guarantee.
  • Page 20: Service & Spare Parts

    Customer care For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi appliance or for further information on Zanussi products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www.zanussi.co.uk...
  • Page 21: Guarantee Conditions

    This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights. We, Zanussi, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this ZANUSSI appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of...
  • Page 22: Zanussi Service Force Addresses

    To contact your local Zanussi Service Centre telephone CHANNEL ISLANDS GUERNSEY Guernsey Electricity PO Box 4 Vale, Guernsey Channel Islands JERSEY Jersey Electricity Company PO Box 45 Queens Road St Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE4 8NY SCOTLAND ABERDEEN 54 Claremont Street...
  • Page 23 To contact your local Zanussi Service Centre telephone MIDLANDS BIRMINGHAM 66 Birch Road East (M18) Wyrley Road Ind. Estate Witton Birmingham B6 6DB BOURNE Manning Road Ind. Estate (M44) Pinfold Road Bourne PE10 9HT BRIDGNORTH 68 St. Mary’ s Street...
  • Page 24: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions 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 competent person.
  • Page 25: Unpacking

    Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the appliance has to be transported again. Unscrew and remove the three rear transit bolts (using a spanner).
  • Page 26: Positioning

    Positioning Your new Zanussi washing machine has been designed to be permanently plumbed in to your home’s water supply and drainage system. However, if this is not possible, it may be connected to suitable existing taps, with the drain hose discharging into the sink.
  • Page 27: Water Drainage

    Water drainage This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home's water supply and drainage system. The appliance drain hose should hook (use the plastic “U-piece” supplied) into a standpipe with an internal diameter of approximately 38mm (see diagram) thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe.
  • Page 28: Levelling

    Levelling Level the washing machine by loosening or tightening the feet. Once in the right position fix the feet by pushing the nuts against the base of the case Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. After levelling the machine, secure the feet by tightening the ring nuts with the aid of a screwdriver.
  • Page 29: Electrical Connections

    The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local Zanussi Service Centre, whose address is listed in the Customer Care Booklet which accompanies your instruction manual WARNING: a cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
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