Zanussi Fa 1032 User Manual

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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.
Temperatures
90°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....

12 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...

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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
Delicate washMax. wash
temperature
95°CMax. wash
temperature
60°CMax. wash
temperature
40°CMax. wash
temperature
30°C
Hand wash Do not
wash
at all
BleachingBleach in cold water Do not bleach
IroningHot iron
max 200°CWarm iron
max 150°CLukewarm iron
max 110°CDo not iron
Dry cleaningDry cleaning
in all solventsDry cleaning in
perchlorethylene,...

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4. Select the temperature
Turn the dial to the required setting.
5. Select the option push button/s
and the spin speed.
6. Select the programme and start
the machine
Turn the programme selector dial clockwiseto 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...

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7. At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. The mains on light
goes out.
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...

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Programme table
Washing programmes for cotton and linen 
Load: 4,5 kg
In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the energy label refer to the 60°C
wash programme for cotton (programme “B”) with a wash load of 4.5 kg.
(*)When this button is pressed, the last rinse water of these programmes is not emptied out, so as to avoid
creasing if the laundry is not removed from the machine immediately after washing. To drain the water
select programme “G” (spin) or “P” (drain)....

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Programme table
(*)When this button is pressed, the last rinse water of these programmes is not emptied out, so as to avoid
creasing if the laundry is not removed from the machine immediately after washing. To drain the water
select programme “G” (spin) or “P” (drain).
Washing programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates  and wool
Load: 2 kg, wool 1 kg
Programme
SYNTHETICS WITH PREWASH, for
example underwear, coloured items,
shirts, blouses
SYNTHETICS WITHOUT PRE-
WASH, for example...

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1. Bodywork
Clean the outside of the machine with warm water
and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent.
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
After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave
deposits in the drawer.
Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under
a running tap. To remove the drawer from the
machine, press the button in the rear...

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4. The water inlet hose filter
If it takes longer to fill up the washing machine it is
time to check the water inlet hose filter it may be
clogged. 
Turn off the water tap. 
Unscrew the fixing nut of the inlet hose. 
Remove the filter from the electrovalve and clean it
with a hard bristle brush and replace it. 
Screw on the nut thoroughfully.
5. Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged (outlet pump is
blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), proceed as
follows to empty out the...

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Something not working?
Problems which you can resolve yourself.
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 socket.
• The main fuse has blown.
• The programme selector is not positioned correctly or
the programme selector knob has not been pulled out.
• The machine does not fill:• The water tap is closed.
• The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
• The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
• The door...