Zanussi FA 522: Use

Use: Zanussi FA 522

Use

Control panel

1. Programme chart

5. Temperature selector

It will help you to choose the most suitable washing

This control allows you to select the temperature of

programme for your laundry.

the washing cycle in accordance with the kind of

clothes to be washed.

Turn the control until the required temperature

2. RINSE HOLD button

coincides with the marker.

(Easy iron. If you use this button it will be easier to

On the program table you will find the most apropriate

iron the fabrics later).

temperature for each kind of washing. Selecting

Pressing this button together with the programs for

any program can be run through with cold water. This

delicate fabrics, the water will hold up in the wash

will ensure a saving in electricity consumption.

tub at the end of the cycle. Press again to drain the

water and take out the clothes.

6. Program selector

To select the required program turn the control

3. button

clockwise until the marker on the top coincides with

Pressing this button before starting the intense

the letter of the required program (reference mark on

program there will be one rinse less which leads to

the control panel). If at any chance you pass by the

energy and water saving.

required letter NEVER TURN THE CONTROL

ANTICLOCKWISE just continue clockwise until the

required letter is reached again.

4. On/off lamp

It lights when the appliance is operating.

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B

A

P

N

M

C

L

K

90°

D

30°

80°

°

40

70°

50°

°

60

F

G

H

J

1 2 3 4 5 6

Laundry weights

Washing hints

The following weights are indicative:

bathrobe 1200 g

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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, woollens.

pillow case 200 g

tablecloth 250 g

Temperatures

towelling towel 200 g

90° for normally soiled white cottons and linen

tea cloth 100 g

(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths,

night dress 200 g

sheets...)

ladies’ briefs 100 g

60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments

man’s work shirt 600 g

(e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in

linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for

man’s shirt 200 g

lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).

man’s pyjamas 500 g

(cold)for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed

blouse 100 g

30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres and

men’s underpants 100 g

woollens.

Before loading the laundry

Removing stains

Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites

Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water

may lose their “whiteness” in the wash.

and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them

prior to washing.

New coloured items may run in the first wash; they

should therefore be washed separately the first time.

Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried

stains, soak overnight in water with a special

Make sure that no metal objects are left in the

detergent then rub in the soap and water.

laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).

Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain

Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks

remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the

and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.

stain; treat several times.

Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub

Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay

particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or

the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with

detergent paste.

the fingertips and a cotton cloth.

Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie

Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust

them up in a bag or net.

removing product used cold. Be careful with rust

stains which are not recent since the cellulose

Maximum loads

structure will already have been damaged and the

fabric tends to hole.

Recommended loads are indicated in the

programme charts.

Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites

and fast coloureds only).

General rules:

Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and

Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;

fast coloureds only).

Synthetics: drum no more than half full;

Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*),

Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than

lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.

one third full.

Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat

Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient

stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual

use of water and energy.

marks from white fabrics with bleach.

For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.

Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and

treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any

residual marks with bleach.

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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.

hardness of the water used.

Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated

Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of

spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.

hardness. Information on hardness of the water in

(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.

your area can be obtained from the relevant water

supply company, or from your local authority.

Detergents and additives

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on

quantities to use.

Good washing results also depend on the choice of

Use less detergent if:

detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid

waste and protect the environment. Although

you are washing a small load,

biodegradable, detergents contain substances

the laundry is lightly soiled,

which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate

large amounts of foam form during washing.

balance of nature.

The choice of detergent will depend on the type of

fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour,

Degrees of water hardness

washing temperature and degree of soiling.

All commonly available washing machine detergents

Degrees

may be used in this appliance:

Level Characteristic

powder detergents for all types of fabric,

German

French

powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max)

°dH

°T.H.

and woollens,

0- 7

0-15

liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature

1

soft

wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of

8-14

16-25

fabric, or special for woollens only.

2

medium

The detergent and any additives must be placed in

15-21

26-37

3

hard

the appropriate compartments of the dispenser

more than

more than

drawer before starting the wash programme.

4

very hard

21

37

If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a

programme without prewash must be selected.

The washing machine incorporates a recirculation

system which allows an optimal use of the

concentrated detergent.

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.

The bleaching agent (chlorine) can be used only for

white or fast coloured cotton and linen items.

Pour it into the compartment marked .

Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations

on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX»

mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.

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ENGLISH

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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

Delicate wash

wash

at all

Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach

Ironing Hot iron

Warm iron

Lukewarm iron

Do not iron

max 200°C

max 150°C

max 110°C

Dry cleaning Dry cleaning

Dry cleaning in

Dry cleaning

Do not

in all solvents

perchlorethylene,

in petrol,

dry clean

petrol, pure alcohol,

pure alcohol

R 111 & R 113

and R 113

high

temperature

low

temperature

Drying Flat On the line On clothes

Tumble dry

Do not

hanger

tumble dry

95

60

60

40

40

40

30

30

4. Select the temperature

Turn the dial to the required setting.

5. Select the option push button/s

6. Select the programme and start

the machine

Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the

required programme.

Before pulling the On/off programme selector check if:

The door is properly closed.

The appliance is plugged in.

The water supply tap is turned on.

The diaphragm lid is correctly screwed into place.

The drain hose is adequately positioned.

Pull the program dial up to you till it klicks.

The pilot light comes on and the program will begin.

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B

R0033 B

B

R0033

80

R0032S

Operating sequence

Before washing your first load of laundry, we

recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with

the machine empty, in order to remove any

manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.

Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash

compartment and start up the machine.

1. Place the laundry in the drum

Open the door.

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 recommended by the

manufacturer in a graduated cup 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 additives

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment

marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark.

R0070

R0071

P0004

7. At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. The mains on light

goes out.

ENGLISH

If you have selected a programme which ends with

the water of the last rinse left in the tub, drain the

water before opening the door. Select programme

P” (drain) or “G” (spin).

Wait one or two minutes before opening the door

to give the electric locking mechanism time to

release it.

Remove the laundry.

Turn the drum by hand to make sure it is completely

empty, so as to avoid any forgotten items being

damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or

their colour running into a load of whites.

Release any buttons which have been pressed.

Turn the water tap off and unplug the machine.

Leave the door ajar to air the machine.

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