TL984C1 - Washing machine ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TL984C1 ZANUSSI

For the user CONTENTS For the installer Safety instructions 23/24 Technical information Description of the appliance 25 Installation Use of your appliance 26 Unpacking Operating instructions 27/28 Installation Programme chart 29/30 Levelling Hints & Tips 31-33 Moving of the appliance Cleaning and maintenance 34 Water connection If something doesn't work 35/36 Electrical connection Service 37 Guide to use the instruction

The following symbols will be found in the text to guid you throughout the instructions : G) Safety instructions VAN Hints and tips N/ Environmental information

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS You must read the whole of this instruction book before you use the appliance. Follow the advice carefully. Keep the book forfuture reference. Ifyou sellor give awaythe appliance, make sure thatthe book is passed to the new owner. The following warnings are provided in the interest of overall safety. You must read them before the appliance is installed or used. Use = This appliance is designed to be used by adults. Children should not be allowed to touch the controls or play with the product. m ltis dangerous to modify the specifications of this appliance in any way. = Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use. = Only wash fabrics with are designed to be machine washed. Ifin doubt, follow the instruc- tions you find on the label of the item itself. nm Place small metal rings or edged plastic rings in a netor bag. m Make sure that all pockets are empty. Hard, sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws orstones can cause extensive damage. m Do not machine wash fabrics which are saturated with petroleum products. If volatile cleaning fluids have been used, make sure that they are thoroughly removed from the fabrics before they are placed in the appliance.

m Small and delicate objects (e.g. baby socks, stockings) can be easily washed inside a small pillowcase with a zip fastener or in larger socks. = Use only the recommended quantities of fabric conditioner. = Before cleaning, care and maintenance, ensure thatthe machine is unplugged. Installation = Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. = Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. = Make sure that the appliance does not stand onits electrical supply cable. = This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. = Allpackagingandtransitbolts mustbe removed before the appliance is used. Serious damage may occur if this is not done. = fyour washing machine is in a room subjectto temperatures below freezing, the water must be removed from the machine. So, the danger of freezing should be expected. Read all instructions before using the appliance and save them for future reference.

Safeties = Lid : your washing machine is equipped with a safety avoidingthe switching ofthe appliance when the flapdoors of the drum are opened ; the closure of the lid is so impossible. An electromechanic safety prohibits the opening ofthe lid when the washing machine works and 2 minutes after the end of the programme. = Washing motor : in case of mechanic overloading, overvoltage, a thermic safety protects automatically the motor. m Heating : the heating can only begin when the water quantity necessary for the washing is in the tub. This safety is useful when there is a water break-up or if you forget to open the water inlet hose. m Anti-balanced system : This safety allows to the appliance to keep a perfect stability during the intermediary spinnings and during the final spinning. If you notice that your laundry is not spinned enough, the anti-balanced system has then detected a bad distribution of the laundry during the final spinning ; so it is adviced to realize a new spinning taking care to unpack handly the laundry before. N/ Environmental information All materials marked by the symbol {à are biodegradable. They can be disposed of without danger or burnt in rubbish incinerators. In order to realize water and energy savings and to act in an environmentally conscious manner, we advice to follow the below instructions : - use if possible the appliance with full loads instead of partial loads. Take care to do not overload the drum. - Use only the programmes with prewash for very soiled laundry. - Savings on detergent and for the environment may also be achieved if with medium to hard water you add sufficient detergent for soft water andthenaddseparately a softener.This relieves our waters of a certain amount of chemicals. m When disposing of the machine in a proper manner, destroy the door lock and cut off the power supply cord.

Programme FT Pushbuttons Light Detergent dispenser Symbols (LL) Washing powder for programmes with prewash (1). (M) Washing powder or liquid detergent for the main wash (2). (A) Bleach compartment (3). (&) Liquid additives (fabric softener and conditioner...) (4). (5) Overflow orifice

Temperature selector Control panel Lid Handle for opening lid Lever for castors Trap door for lint filter

USE OF YOUR APPLIANCE

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1 ON/OFF pushbutton "(" Press the ON/OFF pushbutton, the programme starts : the control lamp lights on. 2 Control lamp The control lamp lights on when the appliance is working (on/off pushbutton "©" pressed). It lights off when the on/off pushbutton "©" is pressed out. 3 Quick wash pushbutton "P}/' This pushbutton allows to reduce the time of the washing and rinsing phases for small loads of laundry on cotton and synthetics programmes. 4 Spinning speed reduction pushbutton "900/600" This pushbutton allows to reduce the spinning speed from 900 to 600 rpm on all the washing programmes. Thus, you can choose the spinning speed suiting bestto the nature ofyourlaundry and to the degree of humidity wished atthe end of the wash. 5 Rinse hold pushbutton "tj" Press this button to leave the water in the drum after the wash cycle is completed. This works on all programmes. The clothes are leftsuspended in water after the final rinse to prevent the formation of creases. 6 Programme selector Itenables to selectthe most adapted programme to the nature and degreees ofsoil of your laundry. Turn the programme selector clockwise to select the chosen programme. The programme selector indicates each pro- gramme phase as ittakes place. Atthe end ofthe programme, the appliance stops automatically on a position off "l" (rinse hold pushbutton not selected). Neverturn the programme selectoranticlockwise. 7 Temperature selector Itenables to choose the mosta adaptedtemperature between cold (X) and 95°C. Choosethe temperature which corresponds to the chosen programme, with the help of the indica- tions or the programme table, according to the fibers and the fastness of the colours.

OPERATING OPERATIONS Before using your appliance for the first time, we recommend that you do a preliminary wash with the machine empty, as a precaution to clean the drum, the tub and the detergent dispenser.

1. Pour a dose of detergent in the “washing” compartment.

2. Selectthe "whites 95°C" program without prewash.

3. Press the on/off button "DO". The cycle starts.

1. Place the laundry in the drum

= lift up the lid of the machine. ” open the drum with your two hands by pressing the button A and the two flapdoors till they disengage. …introduce the laundry into the drum ; close the drum and the lid ofthe machine. Be careful : before closingthe lidofyour machine, make sure that the drum flapdoors are correctly closed : a the two flapdoors fastened, = the button A pressed out.

2. Measure out the detergent ETS CTI

Measure out the amount of detergent [7 recommended by the manufacturer in the main wash compartment (LU). Ifyou wish to carry outa prewash, pourthe amount required into the prewash compartment (LL).

3. Add the bleach agent, if |

required Liquid detergent Powder detergent You may use a bleach agent in all the washing only compartment[ il} Compartment| L. programmes. However, make sure thatthe fabric

withstands the treatment. Bleach is automatically ComartmentL washed down into the drum. Pour 1/4 to 1 glass of (wesh) 12° chl bleach into compartment marked (A) before switching the machine on.

4. Add the fabric softener

Pourthe softener, ifrequired, into the compartment marked (#). Do not exceed the MAX level. Your washing machine has been conceived in order to save water and detergent products. Pleasetake carethefilling level ofthe detergent products do notexceed the MAX marks located near the display window of your detergent dispenser.

5. Press the quick wash pushbutton

6. Select the temperature

Choose the temperature which corresponds to . the chosen programme.

7. Select the programme

Choose the programme according to the nature and the degree of soil ofthe laundry. Turn the programme selector clockwise to select 7 the chosen programme. PT 9

8. Starting of the programme

The ON/OFF pushbutton "(|)" enables to switch on your machine. The control lamp lights on and the programme begins.

9. At the end of the programme

When the selected programme is over, the ma- [OP] # |Ü| chine stops automatically. The timer knob stops — on the position "l" for all the programmes. If the pushbutton "Ej" is selected, the chosen programme end by a rinse hold. You can finish this programme by a spinning by depressing the push- button "Ej" or by a draining (programme Q). Depress the on/off pushbutton "O" before doing your choice. After each wash, depress the on/off pushbutton "DO" Press off the pushbuttons if necessary ; unplug the machine from the wall socket ; turn off the water tap.

PROGRAMMES CHART Programmes for cotton/linen Maximum load : 4,5 kg (cotton) Programmes Temperatures Detergent Water Time description (°C) dispensers consumption in minutes to use in liters A “rievi 60°.95° ann! 75 150 prewash B vwrie 60°.95° 59 130 ess () C Resistant coloured 40°-60° 59 100 = 7) D Delicate coloured 30°-40° 59 85 F Rinsings . 50 45 G Spinning 0 12 €) Ifthe laundry can withstand the bleaching treatment. The temperatures given in the programs table are provided as a guide. You can vary them using the thermostat knob on your washing machine. Always scrupulously respectthe temperature shown on the label on each item of washing. Program times given in the above table are provided as a guide and may vary depending on the water supply temperature and pressure, and your electricity power supply mains voltage. BE CAREFUL : THE LID CAN ONLY BE OPENED 2 MINUTES AFTER THE MACHINE HAS STOPPED.

The temperatures given in the programs table are provided as a guide. You can vary them using the thermostat knob on your washing machine. Always scrupulously respectthe temperature shown on the label on each item of washing. Program times given in the above table are provided as a guide and may vary depending on the water supply temperature and pressure, and your electricity power supply mains voltage. BE CAREFUL : THE LID CAN ONLY BE OPENED 2 MINUTES AFTER THE MACHINE HAS STOPPED.

Washing hints Youare advised notto leave yourlaundrytoo long, especially when damp. Damp laundry produces moult and unpleasant smells. Moult stains cannot be removed. Sort your laundry. Study carefully the chartin this bookletexplaining the symbols used on clothes labels (see page 14). The following points are particularly important : - à line under the bowl means that the garment cannotbe washed using programmes forresistant fabrics such as cotton and linen; - do not mix coloured garments with whites; -anticrease materials like polyester/cotton should be treated as synthetics; -non-resistantfabrics like acrylic and mostcurtain materials should be treated as delicate fabrics; - the wool programme is designed specifically for pure new wool. Other types of wool and wool mixtures may shrink or felt if machine-washed. Woollen garments should be spun briefly immediately after washing. Prewash Prewash is not normally necessary. Your new washing machine combined with modern detergents will give perfectwashing results without prewash, thus saving energy, time, water and detergent. However, when the laundry is particularly dirty (for example if you have to wash mechanics" overalls or butchers' aprons), you are advised to use prewash with a biological detergent. Temperatures We suggest that white cotton and linen, ifitis not excessively soiled, can be washed at 60° instead of 90°C. There should be no reduction in perfor- mance, but there will be an energy saving of approximately 30%. The same applies to a lesserextentto fastcoloured garments. They usually require a temperature of 60°C but if they are not excessively dirty, you will have satisfactory results at 40°C. Garments with non-fast colours should not be washed at temperatures above 40°C. If fast and non-fastcolours are washed together, they should be treated as non-fast colours and therefore the temperature should not exceed 40°C.

Resistant white and coloured synthetics can normally be washed at 60°C but also in this case 40°C is sufficient if the laundry is not excessively dirty. Delicate synthetics, synthetics with non-fast colours and woollen garments must never be washed above 40°C. As you already know, your washing machine can also wash with cold water. However, it must be remembered that the detergents currently on the market have not been designed for cold washes and that in winter, when the water is very cold, they may not dissolve adequately. We suggest the use of liquid detergents. How much laundry can be washed in one load? Strictly speaking you should always weigh your laundry. The drum willtake a maximum of 4,5 kg of cotton and linen. For synthetics and delicate fabrics, the maximum load is 2,0 kg and for wool, 1 kg. As weighing can be complicated, we suggest you estimate the weightaccording to how fullthe drum is: cotton and linen : drum full nottoo tighty packed resistant synthetics : no more than 2/3 of the drum delicate fabrics and wool : no more than 1/2 of the drum. Before placing the laundry in the machine: - mend all tears, holes and ladders; - secure loose buttons and close poppers and zips; - do not wash frayed garments - mend hems before washing; - remove all small objects from pockets. Nails, pins, clips and similarobjects can seriously damage your washing machine and laundry; - remove curtain hooks; - wash coloured garments and in particular those with non-fastcolours separately when washing for the firsttime. They are likely to lose colourthe first time they are washed. - treat obstinate stains such as grass, rust, tar, paint, inketc. with a stainremover before washing.

Toremove paintstains, forexample, use a volatile substance such as turpentine: in this case, you should waitforitto dry completely before washing. The manufacturer of your washing machine is not responsible for any damage deriving from the use of volatile, inflammable or toxic substances. At the end of the washing Damplaundry should be dried as soon as possible after finishing the wash. Knitwear and woollens should be dried flat away from direct sunlight. Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protectthe environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which in large quantities can damage the delicate ecological balance of nature. Always use good quality detergents suitable for use in washing machines. Follow the indications given by the detergent ma- nufacturer according to the weight of laundry, the degree of soil and the hardness of the water in your area; if you do not know how harditis, ask your local Water Authority. Powder detergents. The washing powder should be placed in the appropriate compartments ofthe dispenser drawer before starting the programme. S pecial detergents are availaible forcoloured and delicate fabrics and for wool. "Concentrated" powder detergents Pour the concentrated powder detergent into the main wash (y) compartment. Avoid selecting programmes including prewash when concentrated detergents are used. Water hardness Liquid detergents Using the new automatic dispenser for liquid detergents, itis possible to use a liquid detergent for main wash phases if you start the washing machine immediately. Liquid detergents can be used instead of powder detergents particularly for lightly soiled laundry and for medium or low temperature washing pro- grammes, while it is better to use a powder detergentfor high temperature washing program- mes. Liquid additives Any liquid additives for softening the laundry must be pouredinto the compartmentéofthe detergent dispenser drawer before starting the programme. The addition ofwatersofteneris particularly useful when drying the clothes in a tumble dryer after washing to avoid a static charge. Make surethatthe levelofthe liquidneverexceeds the MAX level. Bleach À You may use a bleach agent in all the washing programmes. However, make sure thatthe fabric withstands the treatment. Bleach is automatically washed down into the drum. P our 1/4 to 1 glass of 12° chl bleach into compartment "A" before switching the machine on. Make surethatthe levelofthe liquidneverexceeds the MAX level. Level Characteristic German degrees French degrees °dH m mol TH. 1 Soft 0-7 0 -1,3 0 -15 2 medium 8 -14| 1,4 -2,5 16 -25 3 hard 15 -21| 2,6 -3,8 26 -37 4 very hard > 21 > 3,8 > 37

Wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric label, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. WASH temperature 95°C |temperature 60°Citemperature 40°C|temperature 30°C ou | t9 cg |uy | * Delicate wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash 21 (607 A À À BLEACHING Bleach in cold water Do not bleach ra Ces . Es) IRONING Hot iron max. 200°C Warm iron max. 150°C _ |Lukewarm iron max. 10°C Do not iron : Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in Dry cleaning in petrol, Do not dry clean DRY CLEANING in all solvents perchlorethylene petrol, | pure alcohol, and R 113 pure alcohol, R 111 & R high temperature low temperature DRYING Flat On the line On clothes hanger| Tumble dry Do not tumble dry Symbols identification on the panel of your washing machine : : prewash detergent compartment : wash detergent compartment : soften detergent compartment : spinning for cotton programmes () : short spinning for synthetics programmes (Â\) : rinse hold : draining S{iCOBEE : wool symbol

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Â\ Make sure that the machine is unplugged and the water tap turned off before undertaking any kind of maintenance. Bodywork The outside or the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a neutralnon-abrasive household detergent. Wipe with clean water and dry after cleaning. Important: do notuse methylated spirit, diluents or similar products. Itis advisable, from time to time, to carry out a complete cycle without a washing load, adding a decalcifying product. The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser is very easy to remove. Exerta pressure on the brooches located on each side ofthe detergent dispenser and pullitup (fig.1 and fig.2). Cleanthe detergentdispenserunderrunning water with a brush ora piece ofrag (fig.3). Checkthatthe siphons located at the back of the detergent dis- penser are not obstructed (fig.4). Replace the detergent dispenser in the notches until the hanging (fig.5). The drain filter The machine has got a mecanic filter located on the front part to collect lint and small objects (toothpins, coins, pins, etc) inadvertently leftin the clothes. It is essential that this filter is cleaned regularly. Frequency of cleaning depends on the type of articles washed (cleaning should be more frequent if the articles have no hem and tend to fray). m Open the flapdoor (fig.1) m To drain the residual water: Place below a container not very high up with straight edges. To complete the draining, turn the cap ofthe drain filter untilits vertical position and the residual water will be released (fig.2). m Tocleanthefilter: Tum the filter anticlockwise and get it away (fig.3). Clean it with current water. Replace the filter and screw down itclockwise. Then, close fig.8 the flapdoor. fg.7

IF SOMETHING DOESN'T WORK ? Problems The wash results are not as usual The washing cycle is very much too long. The washing machine stops during a washing cycle. The machine does not start up The machine does not drain and/or does not spin The machine does not fill Check that: = was the wrong quantity or the wrong detergent added ? Insufficient detergent leads to grey washes and scale deposits inthe machine.Check the quantities more exactly. swere special stains pre-treated ? “were programme and temperature correctly chosen? Check that: sthe water pression is sufficient. athe pump filter is not obstructed. s there has not been a power breakdown. Check that: sthe water pression is sufficient. athe pump filter is not obstructed. athe mains fuse is intact. athere is not a rinse hold ending a washing programme (see page 28). Check that: athe mains fuse is intact. the appliance is plugged in. athe lid is firmly shut. sthe programme selector dial is correctly positioned. the beginningofthe programme has been ordered (on/off pushbutton pushed on). sthere has not been a power breakdown. Check that: the drain hose is not squashed or bent. s the drain filter is not clogged. Check that: the inlet water hose is opened and the water pression is sufficent. athe lid of the appliance is closed. athere has not been a breakwater.

IF SOMETHING DOESN'T WORK (continue) Problem Solutions The machine vibrates or is too noisy The machine empties as it fills There is water on the floor Softener detergent flows out the overflow orifice Check that: sall the transit bolts and packing have been removed. mallthe feetresting firmly on the ground, the lock nuts have been secured. athe machine does not touch something. athe load is sufficent. Check that: athe end ofthe drain hose is not too low. Check that: athere is not too much detergent or unsuitable detergent. The formation offoamcan cause water leaks. mone ofthe detergentdispenseris notobstructed. sthe drain hose is well hanged. mifone of the joints or the tap leaking ? Itis not always easy to see as the leak often runs along the hose. sis the drain filter cover properly closed ? Check that: =you have respected the adviced quantities scheckthatthe siphons located atthe back ofthe detergent dispenser are not obstructed.

SERVICE Ifyou have unable to identify or solve the problem, consult our servicing department. Before telephoning, make a note ofthe make, model and date of purchase of your machine : the service department will require this information. (f) Data plate You will find these informations on the data plate {at the back of the appliance) and on a sticker placed on the internal door filter.

Technical information Dimensions height with panel heightwithoutpanel width depth Power supply voltage / frequency Totalpowerabsorbed Heaterrating Water pressure minimum maximum Maximum load cotton synthetics wool Spinning speed 895 mm 850 mm 397 mm 600 mm 230 V/50 Hz 2300 W (10A) 1950W 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) 0,8 MPa (8 bar) 4,5 kg 2,0 kg 1kg 900/600 rpm This appliance complies with the following EC Directive : -72/23/EEC of 19.02.1973 - Low-Voltage Directive - 89/336/EEC of 03.05.1989 (including Amentment Directive 92/31/EE C) -EMV Directive. Installation Unpacking The parts protecting the inner components of the machine during transit are red. They must all be removed before using your machine for the first time. These parts and their securing means should be keptin case the machine has to be transported again. @ Unpack the appliance. Tilt the appliance backwards. Give to one of the back corners a quarterturn. The appliance comes free naturally outthe polystyrene basis. Take away this basis (fig. 1). © Open the lid of the appliance and remove the polystyrene and gummi wedges which block the drum. Close the lid (fig. 2). © Onthe back part and with a spanner, remove the two red loosened spacers (A) (fig. 3). © Theholes which are now visible mustbe closed with the plugs (B) provided with the appliance (fig. 4). © Please ensure that these parts have been removed from the machine and keep them in case of next transport (fig. 5). @ lf you want to keep the alignment of your appliance with the adjacent cupboards, you have the possibility to cutthe crossbar holding the hoses located atthe back of your washing machine (fig. 6).

Installation The floor must be clean and dry, free from floor polish and other greasy substances, so that the machine does not slide about. Do not use any grease as lubrification. Installation on deep pile carpets and floor coverings with foam backings is notrecommended, as the stability ofthe machine is no longer guaran- teed. Ifthe installation mustbe done on a carpeted floor, the openings located atthe lower partofthe back of the appliance must remain free. These openings ensure a good ventilation of your appli- ance. In case of small format tiles, place a stan- dard rubber mat under the machine. With sprung floors, in particular wooden plank floors with yielding floor boards, screw down a waterproof wooden base at least 15 mm thick, across atleast2 floor boards. Wherever possible, place the appliance inthe cornerofthe room -there wooden floors are most secure and least liable to resonance vibrations. Never compensate for small unevennesses in the floor by placing wood, pasteboard or such like. The front adjustable feet must be blocked after installation of the appliance by means ofthe lock- ing nuts. Levelling Itis essentialthatyour machine is absolutely level. Raise orlowerthe frontfeetofthe machine; tighten the nuts of the feet with an adjustable wrench. Also make sure that the machine does not touch the wall, the furnitures etc. during the functioning. This in orderto avoid vibrations, noise or displace- ments of the appliance during operation. Moving of the appliance To move your washing machine, put it on its wheels by turning from the right to the left the special lever situated at the bottom of the ma- chine. Once the machine placed at the chosen place, bring back the lever to its initial original position.

Water connection Connect the water inlet hose to a cold water tap with a 3/4" gas threaded orifice, afterhavinginserted the rugger sealing washer into the hose collar (fig.1). If the water connection is made onto new pipes or onto pipes which have not been used for a long time, it is advisable to run off a certain amount of water before connecting the machine. Placethe curved end ofthe outled hoseinto a drain pipe having a height between 70 and 100 cm from floor level (fig.2) or secure itto a sink (fig.3). Make sure thatthe drain hose is firmly secured so thatit will not slip out or fall down from its position. The water should drain freely and, consequently, the drain hose should not be choked or placed in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow. Ifan extension hose is required, remember that it might cause a malfunction in the drain pump, particularly ifthe extension has a length in excess of 1 meter or if the diameter of the extension is smallerthanthe diameterofthe original drain hose. Electrical connection Before you fitthe plug into the wall socket, check the following points : 1)The supply voltage ofthe domestic wiring system does not fluctuate by more that 10%, plus or minus, from 230 V. 2)The meter, the fuses, the supplyline andthe wall socket are suitable to carry the maximum load required by the machine (2,3 KW). Very important : Thewashing machineis provided with afeeding wire with earth connection: it must be connected to a plug like thatis provided with a good earth connection. The wall plug must be easily accessible. The replacing of the power cord must only be realized by the After Sales Service in order to avoid any danger. The manufacturer declines any responsibility where the previous recommendations are not followed.