Zanussi FL 574 CN User Manual

W ASHING MACHINE

STIRALWNAÅ MAfiINA

FL 574CN

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124975130

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

RUKOVODSTVO PO ÈKSPLUATACII

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YOUR NEW WASHING MACHINE

This new washing machine meets all
requirements for a modern washing of laundry
with reduced consumption of water, energy and
detergent.

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The temperature selector dial allows you to
choose personally the suitable washing
temperature for your laundry.

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The automatic cooling of the washing water
from 95°C to 60°C before draining will
prevent plastic pipes of your drainage system
from being deformed.

Ecological hints

In order to obtain water and energy savings and

to protect the environment, we advice you to
follow these instructions:

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Whenever possible, wash the maximum load
for the selected programme, without
overloading the drum.

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Use a programme with prewash only for
heavy soiled items.

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Measure out detergent according to the water
hardness, degree of soiling and quantity of
laundry being washed.

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Select “Quick wash” for lightly soiled laundry.

Environment protection

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Packaging recycling

Materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable. To enable them to be recycled, they
must be placed in the appropriate collection
areas (or containers). Check with your local
authorities.

>PE<= polyethylene
>PS<= polystyrene
>PP<= polypropylene

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Washing machine scrapping

When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off
the power supply cable and make the door
closing device inoperative to avoid it becoming a
death trap for a child.

For correct disposal of the machine, contact
your local authority department which provides
for collection of urban solid refuse.

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The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:

Important information concerning the
safety in the use of your machine.
Disregarding this information might
lead to damages.

Information for correct use of your
machine and to obtain the best
performance.

Important information concerning
environment protection.

Our contribution to the protection of the
environment: we use recycled paper.

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CONTENTS

Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Description of the appliance . . . . . .5

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Detergent dispenser drawer

and programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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Washing hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sorting the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Before loading the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Maximum loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Laundry weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Removing stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Detergents and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Quantity of detergent to be used . . . . . . . . 10

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International wash code symbols . . . . . . . .11

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Washing programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

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Operating sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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Emergency emptying out . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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The dangers of freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Something not working . . . . . . . .18-19

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Installation

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When unpacking the appliance, check that it
is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and
contact the Service Centre.

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All internal packing must be removed before
using the appliance. Serious damage may be
caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if
the protective transit devices are not
removed or are not completely removed.
Refer to the relevant paragraph in the
instruction book.

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Any electrical work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
electrician.

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Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
plumber.

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After having installed the machine, check
that it is not standing on its electrical supply
cable.

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If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,
ensure that air can circulate freely between
the adjustable feet and the floor.

Use

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This appliance is designed for domestic use.
It must not be used for purposes other than
those for which it was designed.

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Do not overload the appliance. Follow the
instructions in the instruction book.

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Only wash fabrics which are designed to be
machine washed. Follow the instructions on
each garment label.

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Make sure that all pockets are empty.
Objects such as coins, safety pins, pins and
screws can cause extensive damage.

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Do not machine wash garments saturated
with petroleum, methylated spirits,
trichlorethylene, etc. If such fluids have been
used to remove stains prior to washing, wait
until they have completely evaporated from
the fabric before placing garments in the
appliance.

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Place small items such as socks, belts, etc.
in a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them
getting trapped between the drum and the
tub.

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Use only the recommended quantities of
fabric softener. An excessive amount could
damage the laundry.

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Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when
the appliance is not in use. This preserves
the door seal and prevents the formation of
musty smells.

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Always check that water has emptied out
before opening the door. If not, drain the
water following the instructions in the
instruction book.

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Always unplug the appliance and shut the
water tap after use.

Service/repair

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In the event of a fault, do not attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause
damage.

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If repairs are needed, contact an authorised
service centre and ask for genuine spare parts.

Safety

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This appliance is designed to be used by
adults. Children must not be allowed to touch
the controls or play with the product.

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During high temperature wash cycles the glass
door becomes very hot. Do not touch it.

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Pets sometimes climb into washing
machines. Check the drum before each use.

It is important that this instruction book be kept with the appliance for future reference. If you sell or
give the appliance away, make sure that the book is passed to the new owners so that they can
familiarise themselves with its operation and relevant warnings.

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully
before installing or using the appliance.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

01 Detergent dispenser drawer
02 Programme chart
03 Option buttons
04 Door opening button
05 Temperature selector dial
06 Operating pilot light
07 Programme selector dial / ON-OFF switch
08 Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer and
programme chart

Symbols

Prewash
Main wash
Fabric softener

There is a programme guide in symbols on the
handle of the detergent dispenser drawer.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm
Depth 32 cm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230V/50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 1750 W
MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 N/cm

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Maximum 80 N/cm

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MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 3.5 kg

Synthetics, delicate fabrics 1.0 kg
Woollens 0.7 kg

SPIN SPEED 500 rpm

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:
73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage
89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility

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INSTALLATION

Unpacking

You are advised to keep all transit devices so
that they can be refitted if the machine ever has
to be transported again.

1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the
rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on
its back, taking care not to squash the hoses.
This can be avoided by placing one of the
corner packing pieces between the machine
and the floor.

2. Release the two plastic bags by removing the
adhesive strip.

3. Carefully remove the right-hand bag (1) then
the left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards
the centre of the machine.

4. Set the machine upright and remove the two
remaining bolts from the back.

5. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the
holes into which the bolts were fitted.

6. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you
will find in the plastic bag containing the
instruction booklet.

Positioning

Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the
machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc.
Check that the machine does not touch the wall
or other kitchen units.
Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in
or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar
materials under the machine to compensate for
any unevenness in the floor.

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P0648

P0233

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P0256

P0020

P0850

All transit bolts and packing must be
removed before using the appliance.

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Water inlet

Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4"
thread after having inserted the small filter “A”
supplied with the machine.

The other end of the inlet hose which connects
to the machine can be turned in any direction.
Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and
retighten the fitting, making sure there are no
water leaks.

The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is
too short and you do not wish to move the tap,
you will have to purchase a new, longer hose
specially designed for this type of use.

Water drainage

The end of the drain hose can be positioned in
three ways:

Hooked over the edge of a sink using the
plastic hose guide supplied with the
machine. In this case, make sure the end

cannot come unhooked when the machine is
emptying.
This could be done by tying it to the tap with a
piece of string or attaching it to the wall.

In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must
be above the trap so that the bend is at least
60 cm above the ground.

Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not
less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.

The end of the drain hose must always be
ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain
pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of
the drain hose.

The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along
the floor; only the part near the drainage point
must be raised.

Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on a
220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical installation
can take the maximum load required (1.75 kW),
also taking into account any other appliances in
use.

Connect the machine to an earthed socket.

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P0003

P0022

P0023

P0021

The manufacturer declines any
responsibility for damage or injury
through failure to comply with the above
safety precaution.

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USE

Control panel

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1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Anti-crease button

By depressing this button on programmes
H-J-K-L-M-N the water of the last rinse is not
emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from
creasing. To drain the water, depress this button
again. If the laundry has to be gently spun after
draining, select programme G (short spin).

3 Half load button

Select this button to reduce water consumption
on the rinse cycle when washing a half load of
cottons or linens.
The machine will carry out 3 rinses instead of 4.

4 Spin suppression button

Depress this button when you have to wash
particularly delicate cotton or linen items in order
to exclude all the spinning phases.

5 Door opening button

Depress it to open the door.

6 Temperature selector dial

Turn this dial to select the washing temperature.
Position = cold wash.

7 Operating pilot light

This light is on whilst the machine is operating
and goes out at the end of the programme.

8 Programme selector

dial / ON-OFF switch

To select the required programme, turn this dial
clockwise until the programme letter is exactly
opposite the pointer.

Pull the dial outwards to start the machine.
Depress the dial to interrupt a programme and
to switch the machine off.

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Washing hints

Sorting the laundry

Follow the wash code symbols on each garment
label and the manufacturer’s washing
instructions.

Sort the laundry as follows:
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.

T emperatures
95°

for normally soiled white cottons and
linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels,
tablecloths, sheets...)

60° for normally soiled, colour fast

garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses,

pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or

synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled
white cotton (e.g. underwear)

(cold)

30°-40°

for delicate items (e.g. net curtains),
mixed laundry including synthetic
fibres and woollens bearing the label
«pure new wool, machine washable,
non-shrink».

Before loading the laundry

Never wash whites and coloureds together.
Whites may lose their “whiteness” in the wash.

New coloured items may run in the first wash;
they should therefore be washed separately the
first time.

Make sure that no metal objects are left in
the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).

Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,
hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.

Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub
particularly soiled areas with a special detergent
or detergent paste.

Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks
or tie them up in a bag or net.

Maximum loads

Recommended loads are indicated in the
programme charts.

General rules:
cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly

packed

synthetics: drum no more than half full
delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more

than one third full.

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Washing a maximum load makes the most
efficient use of water and energy.

For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe 1200 g

napkin 100 g
quilt cover 700 g
sheet 500 g
pillow case 200 g
tablecloth 250 g
towelling towel 200 g
tea cloth 100 g
night dress 200 g
ladies’ briefs 100 g
man’s work shirt 600 g
man’s shirt 200 g
man’s pyjamas 500 g
blouse 100 g
men’s underpants 100 g

Removing stains

Stubborn stains may not be removed by just
water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to
treat them prior to washing.

Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For
dried stains, soak overnight in water with a
special detergent then rub in the soap and
water.

Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain
remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab
the stain; treat several times.

Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine,
lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the
stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.

Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust
removing product used cold. Be careful with rust
stains which are not recent since the cellulose
structure will already have been damaged and
the fabric tends to hole.

Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).

Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites
and fast coloureds only).

Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone
(*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the
stain.

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Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then
treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any
residual marks from white fabrics with bleach.

Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse
and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.

Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the
fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid;
treat any residual marks on white fabrics with
bleach and then rinse thoroughly.

Tar stains: first treat with stain remover,
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with
detergent paste.

(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk

Detergents and additives

Good washing results also depend on the
choice of detergent and use of the correct
quantities to avoid waste and protect the
environment. Although biodegradable,
detergents contain substances which, in large
quantities, can upset the delicate balance of
nature.

The choice of detergent will depend on the type
of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the
colour, washing temperature and degree of
soiling.

All commonly available washing machine
detergents may be used in this appliance:

– powder detergents for all types of fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C

max) and woollens,

– liquid detergents, preferably for low

temperature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for woollens
only.

The detergent and any additives must be placed
in the appropriate compartments of the
dispenser drawer before starting the wash
programme.

If using concentrated powder or liquid
detergents, a programme without prewash
must be selected.

Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer
compartment marked just before starting
the programme.

Any fabric softener or starching additives must
be poured into the compartment marked
before starting the wash programme.

Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use.

Quantity of detergent to be used

The type and quantity of detergent will depend
on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling
and hardness of the water used.

Water hardness is classified in so-called
“degrees” of hardness. Information on hardness
of the water in your area can be obtained from
the relevant water supply company, or from your
local authority.

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions
on quantities to use.

Use less detergent if:
– you are washing a small load
– the laundry is lightly soiled
– large amounts of foam form during washing.

00-15

16-25
26-37

more than 37

Level

1
2
3
4

soft

medium

hard

very hard

00-07
08-14

15-21

more than 21

Characteristic

Degrees

German

°dH

French

°T.H.

Degrees of water hardness

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Max. wash

temperature

30°C

Max. wash

temperature

40°C

Max. wash

temperature

95°C

Max. wash

temperature

60°C

International wash code symbols

These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.

DELICATE

WASH

Hand wash Do not wash

at all

BLEACHING

Bleach in cold water Do not bleach

IRONING Hot iron

max 200°C

Warm iron

max 150°C

Lukewarm iron

max 110°C

Do not iron

DRYING Flat On the line On clothes

hanger

Tumble dry

high
temperature

low
temperature

Do not

tumble dry

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ENERGETIC

WASH

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CLEANING

Dry cleaning

in all solvents

Dry cleaning in

perchlorethylene,

petrol, pure alcohol,

R 111 & R 113

Dry cleaning

in petrol,

pure alcohol

and R 113

Do not

dry clean

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60

40

40

30

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Energetic programmes for cotton and linen

Maximum load: 3.5 kg

Progr.ATemp. Type of laundry Cycle description

Possible

options

40°-95°

Whites
with prewash
(heavy soiled)

Prewash
Wash at 40°-95°C
4 rinses
Long spin

B

Whites
without prewash
(normally soiled)

Wash at 40°-95°C
4 rinses
Long spin

B

Coloureds
without prewash
(normally soiled)

Wash at 30°-60°C
4 rinses
Long spin

C

Softener

D

F

Wash at 30°-40°C
4 rinses
Long spin

30°-40°

Quick wash
lightly soiled laundry

The temperatures indicated are the optimum temperatures for each programme and depend on the
type of laundry and degree of soiling.

40°-95°

30°-60°

G

1 rinse with liquid
additive, if required
Long spin

Spin Drain and short spin

4 rinses with liquid
additives, if required
Long spin

Rinses