Zanussi Electrolux FBU55 Instruction Booklet
Zanussi Electrolux FBU55 Instruction Booklet

Zanussi Electrolux FBU55 Instruction Booklet

Front-loading washing machine

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear customer, Transport damages Please read these operating instructions carefully When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not and pay particular attention to the safety notes damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you Service Centre.
  • Page 3: Warnings

    Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation • Always unplug the appliance and shut the water tap after use. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance.
  • Page 4: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging materials The symbol on the product or on its packaging The materials marked with the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as recyclable. household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of >PE<=polyethylene electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation 7. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will Unpacking find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet. 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.
  • Page 6: Water Drainage

    The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too Electrical connection short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, have to purchase a new, longer hose specially single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
  • Page 7: Your New Washing Machine

    Your new washer-dryer This new machine, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed. •...
  • Page 8: Use

    Control panel CYCLE 6 Rinse Hold button 1 Detergent dispenser drawer and programme guide By depressing this button on programmes H-J-K-L- M-N the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to avoid any creasing in the laundry. To drain water, depress RINSE HOLD button again. 2 Mains-on light To drain and spin, select programme G (short spin).
  • Page 9: Washing Hints

    Laundry weights Washing hints The following weights are indicative: bathrobe 1200 g Sorting the laundry napkin 100 g Follow the wash code symbols on each garment quilt cover 700 g label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: sheet 500 g whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates.
  • Page 10: Detergents And Additives

    Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric Quantity of detergent to be used first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any The type and quantity of detergent will depend on residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and rinse thoroughly.
  • Page 11: Operating Sequence

    4. Select the desired option(s) Operating sequence Depress the required button(s). 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 90°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
  • Page 12: Washing Programmes

    Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Programme/ Degree of soil Possible Max. Wash programme Description Temperature and type of laundry option load Prewash WHITES HALF LOAD For heavy soiled Wash at 60-90°C 5 kg COTTONS SUPER cotton items. 4 rinses 60°-90°...
  • Page 13 Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Degree of soil Programme/ Possible Max. Wash programme Description and type of laundry Temperature option load Heavy soiled synthetic Prewash or mixed fabrics, Wash at 30°-60° C SYNTHETICS 2 kg underwear, coloured RINSE HOLD 3 rinses...
  • Page 14: International Wash Code Symbols

    International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash temperature temperature temperature temperature 95°C 60°C 40°C 30°C Hand wash Do not...
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance 1. Bodywork Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a detergent used to handwash dishes. 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.
  • Page 16: Water Inlet Filter

    4. Water inlet filter 6. Frost precautions If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, If the machine is installed in a place where the check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as blocked.
  • Page 17: Something Not Working

    Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself without calling out an engineer. Problem Possible cause • The door is not firmly closed. • The machine does not start up: • The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket.
  • Page 18 Problem Possible cause • The machine, which is the result of modern • Water is not visible in the machine: technology, runs in a very economical way with low water consumption. Performance is nevertheless excellent. e re oder e er e o o o .
  • Page 19 From the Electrolux 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 sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.

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