Zanussi FLS 1084 User Manual

WASHING MACHINE

FLS 1084

Temp

Temp.

40º

95º

Whites

AB

M

Delicates

40º

60º

Fast coloureds

C

F

Quick

30º

40º

Non-fast coloureds

D

N

wash

50º

Synthetics

J

G

P

Worn once

40º

Mixed fabrics

K

H

Q

Rinses

Wool

L

R

Spin

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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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Your New Washing Machine

Your new washing machine meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low
water, energy and detergent consumption.

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Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C

before draining, with the 95°C programme, prevents
distortion of plastic pipes in the domestic water
system due to the high temperature of the water.

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The special wool programme with its new delicate
wash system treats your woollen with extreme
gentleness.

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The anti-unbalance device ensures that the washing
machine remains stable when spinning.

Ecological hints

To save water and energy and help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow these
hints:

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Adjust the quantity of detergent according to the
hardness of your water supply, the amount of
laundry and the degree of soiling.

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Select a “quick” programme for lightly soiled
laundry.

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A programme without prewash is sufficient for
normally soiled laundry.

In the interest
of the environment

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Materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.

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Check with your local Council or Environmental
Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area
for re-cycling this appliance.

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When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
power supply cable and make the door lock device
unusable to prevent young children from being
trapped inside.

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Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised
disposal sites for your old appliance.

How do we help to protect the environment?
We use recycled paper!

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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.

These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully
before installing or using the appliance.

Istallation

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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.

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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.

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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 instructions.

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Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
competent person.

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Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.

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Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does
not stand on the electrical supply cable.

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If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.

Child Safety

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This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.

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Pets and children have been known to climb into
washing machines. Please check your drum before
use.

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The glass door becomes very hot during the washing
cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the
appliance whilst it is in operation.

Keep all packaging well away for children.

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Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s

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reach.

Use

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Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply after use.

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Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section
in the instruction book.

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Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the
clothes.

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Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty
and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras
must NOT be machine washed.

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Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws,
stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be placed into the
machine.

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Garments which have been in contact with volatile
petroleum products should not be machine washed.
If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be
taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the
garment before placing in the machine.

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Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable
belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is
possible for such items to slip down between the tub
and the inner drum.

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Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill.
Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.

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As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in
large commercial machines because of their bulk,
please check with the manufacturer of the item
before washing in a domestic machine.

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Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes
to preserve the door seal.

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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
Force Centre. Always insist on genuine Zanussi
spare parts.

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Contents

For the User

Your New Washing Machine
Important Safety Information
Description of the Appliance

Door locked light 5
Detergent dispenser drawer 5

The Control Panel
Operating sequence

Washing 4.5 kg of withe cotton at 95°C 7
Load the laundry 7
Measure out the detergent 7
Measure out the fabric softener 7
Select the required option 7
Select the required programme 8
Start the machine 8
At the end of the programme 8

Washing 2 kg of mixed fabrics at 40°C 9
Load the laundry 9
Measure out the detergent 9
Measure out the fabric softener 9
Select the required option 9
Select the required programme 10
Start the machine 10
At the end of the programme 10

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For the Installer

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Installation Instructions

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Technical Specifications

Unpacking 22

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Positioning 22
Water inlet 23
Water drainage 23

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Levelling 24
Special conditions 24
In the interest of the environment 24
Electrical connection 25

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Washing Hints

Which detergent to use?.... 12

And in which form? 12
Use of detergent and additives 12

Wash Care Symbols
Washing Programmes
Maintenance and Cleaning

Descaling 16
After each wash 16
External cleaning 16
Cleaning the dispenser drawer 16
Cleaning the drawer recess 16
Cleaning the filter 17
The dangers of freezing 17

Something Not Working
Service and Spare Parts
Peace of Mind for Twelve Months

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14-15
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Guide to use the Instruction Book

The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions:

Safety instructions

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Hints and tips
Environmental information

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Description of the Appliance

1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Programme guide
3 “Options” buttons
4 “Mains-on” light
5 Programme selector dial/ON/OFF switch
6 Door opening handle
7 Filter
8 Adjustable feet

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1

8

543

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7

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash
Wash
Fabric softener

C0006

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The Control Panel

Whites
Fast coloureds
Non-fast coloureds
Synthetics
Mixed fabrics
Wool

Temp.

95º

B

A

C
D

J
K
L

Delicates

60º

Quick wash

40º

Worn once

50º

Rinses

40º

Spin
Drain

Temp.

40º

M

40º

F

30º

N
G

P

H

Q
R

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1 Programme guide

2 Half load button

Select this button to reduce water consumption on the
rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of cottons or
linens (maximum load size = 2.25 kg).
The machine will perform 3 rinses instead of 4.

3 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. When it is convenient
for you to empty the machine, simply press this button
again so that the machine can proceed to drain and short
spin, or turn the dial to the drain programme “R”.
If this button is not activated, the washing programmes
will end with a short spin.
Do not press this button for woollens: wool items should
be gently spun.

5 Extra Rinse button

By depressing this button the machine will perform the
rinses with high water level.
This is recommended for people who are allergic to
detergents and in areas where the water is very soft.

6 Mains-on light

This light illuminates when the machine starts working
and goes out at the end of the programme.

7 Programme selector dial/ON/OFF

switch

With the programme selector dial you choose the
desired washing programme. Turn it clockwise.

To start the programme, pull the dial outwards.
To switch the machine off, push the dial inwards.

Before setting the dial to any position the machine must
be switched off by depressing the dial.

4 Spin Speed Reduction button

By depressing this button the spin speed will be reduced
as follows:

- cotton and linen: from 1000 to 500 rpm

- synthetics, delicates and wool: from 600 to 400 rpm.

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Operating Sequence

Before the 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.

WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95°C

Suppose you have 4.5 kg of normally dirty laundry to
wash. It is white cotton and is suitable for high
temperature washing.

1. Load the laundry

Open the door by pulling the catch outward.
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,
shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door.

2. Measure out the detergent

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent required and pour
it into the main wash compartment .
If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent into
the appropriate compartment marked .

3. Measure out the fabric
softener

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment
marked (the amount used must not exceed the
“MAX” mark in the drawer).
Close the drawer gently.

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C0005

4. Select the required option(s)

Depress HALF LOAD , SPIN REDUCTION ,
and/or EXTRA RINSE button, if required.

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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:

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the appliance is plugged in

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the water supply taps are turned on

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the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned

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the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are
closed.

Pull the programme selector dial outwards: the mains-on
light will illuminate and the machine starts operating.

B

P0215

B

P0216

7. At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically and the mains-on light
goes out.

The door is controlled by a safety device which releases
2 minutes after the end of the programme.

Switch the machine off by depressing the programme
selector dial.

When the programme has finished you are advised to
unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps.

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