Zanussi Electrolux F550 Instruction Booklet - Description of The Appliance

Manual is about: washing machine FBU55

Summary of F550

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents controls 8 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 operating sequence 11 washing programmes 12-13 international wash code symbols 14 maintenance 15 bodywork 15 detergent...

  • Page 3: Warnings

    English 3 installation • 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. • any ...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    Dimensions height 85 cm width 60 cm depth 54 cm maximum load cotton 5 kg synthetics 2 kg delicates 2 kg wool 2 .0 kg spin speed 550 rpm max. Power supply voltage/frequency 220-230 v/50 hz total power absorbed 2250 w minimum fuse protection 10 a water pressure minimum 0.05 mpa maximum 0.8 mpa this ap...

  • Page 5: Installation

    English installation 5 unpacking all transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. 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 two rear bottom screws. Slid...

  • Page 6

    6 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 pl...

  • Page 7: Description of The Appliance

    English 7 description of the appliance a white cottons with prew. B white cottons a coloured cottons with prew. B coloured cottons b cottons economy c short cycle d rinses f spin 60°c - 90°c 60°c - 90°c 30°c - 60°c 30°c - 60°c 40°c - 60°c - 40°c g synthetics with prew. H synthetics h synthetics econ...

  • Page 8: Use

    1 detergent dispenser drawer and programme guide 2 mains-on light this light illuminates when the machine starts working and goes out at the end of the programme. 3 on/off button by depressing this button the machine starts operating. When depressed again, the machine stops. 4 half load button selec...

  • Page 9: Washing Hints

    English 9 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. Temperatures 90°-60° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.G. Tea cloths, towels...

  • Page 10

    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 ...

  • Page 11: Operating Sequence

    English 11 4. Select the desired option(s) depress the required button(s). 5. Select the temperature turn the dial to the required setting. 6. Select the programme and start the machine turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required programme and press the on/off button: the mains on lig...

  • Page 12: Washing Programmes

    12 washing programmes degree of soil and type of laundry description wash programme programme/ temperature possible option max. Load coloured cottons (without prewash) white cottons (without prewash) whites cottons with prew. For heavy soiled cotton items. Coloured shirts, blouses, terry cloths, und...

  • Page 13: Washing Programmes

    English 13 washing programmes degree of soil and type of laundry description wash programme programme/ temperature synthetics with prew. Possible option delicates wool heavy soiled synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Specially tested programme for wo...

  • Page 14

    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 delicate wash max. Wash temperature 95°c max. Wash temperature 60°c max. Wash temperature 40°c max. Wash temperature 30°c hand wash do not wash at all...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    English 15 maintenance 1. Bodywork clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a detergent used to handwash dishes. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork. 2. Detergent dispenser drawer a...

  • Page 16

    16 4. Water inlet filter if you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter with a stiff brush. Screw the hose back onto the tap. 5. Emergency emptying out if t...

  • Page 17: Something Not Working?

    English • the door will not open: • the programme is still running. • the door lock has not yet released. • water in the tub. 17 something not working? Problem possible cause • the machine does not start up: • the door is not firmly closed. • the machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the...

  • Page 18

    18 if you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the service centre will require this information. Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... Ser. No. ......... M od . ...........

  • Page 19

    Made in italy from the electrolux group. The world’s no. 1 choice . The electrolux group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million electrolux group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, cha...