Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
Contents For the User Important Safety Information Your New Washing Machine Description of the Appliance Door locked light Detergent dispenser drawer Child safety feature The Control Panel Operating Sequence Load the laundry Measure out the detergent Measure out the fabric softener Switch the machine on Select the required programme/fabric Select the temperature...
Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern 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 wash water to 60°C before draining, with the 95°C programme.
Description of the Appliance This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The temperature selector dial will allow you to choose the most suitable temperature for your laundry. •...
The Control Panel 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.
• Drain and Spin - Choose the previously selected programme by means of the FABRICS 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 START/PAUSE button.
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•DRAIN Depress RESET three times, the pilot lights WASH , RINSES and SPIN 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...
Operating Sequence Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment 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.
If you select the RINSE HOLD option, the machine will stop at the end of the programme with the water still in the tub. FR 1250 W FR 1250 S FR 1450 W 8. Select the desired options If your laundry is very dirty, it may be advisable to select the PREWASH option.
11. How to cancel a programme during its cycle To cancel a programme that is being carried out, first pause the washing machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button, then press the SKIP/RESET button repeatedly, until the phase indicator lights go out. 12.
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...
Which detergent?... 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.
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.
Washing programmes FR 1250 W - FR 1250 S - FR 1450 W Type of laundry and Programme/ Load symbols on temperature labels 5 kg Cottons White cotton: 60°-95°C e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen 5 kg Cottons 60°-50°-40°- Coloured 30°C cotton: e.g.
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.
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.
Emergency 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; •...
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 local 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 under guarantee.
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk. For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us at the address below: Zanussi Electrolux Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel: +353 (0)1 4090751 Email: service.eid@electrolux.ie...
Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, 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...
Maximum 800 kPa (8 bar) Cotton, linen 5 kg Synthetics 2.5 kg Delicate fabrics 2.5 kg Wool 2 kg Maximum 1200 rpm 1400 rpm Energy 0.95 kWh Water 49 litres (FR 1250 W - FR 1250 S) (FR 1450 W)
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 machine is to be transported again. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws.
Water 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.
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.
In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river. It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution.
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.
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