ZANUSSI WASHING MACHINE TLS 592 C 146 1245 03 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
CONTENTS For the user Safety instructions For the installer 4/5 Technical information 19 Description of the appliance 6 Installation Use of your appliance 7 Unpacking 19 Operating instructions 8/9 Installation 20 Programme chart 10/11 Levelling 20 Hints & Tips 12-14 Moving of the appliance 20 Water connection 21 Electrical connection 21 Cleaning and maintenance If something doesn't work Service 15 16/17 18 Guide to use the instruction The following symbols will be found in the t
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS You must read the whole of this instruction book before you use the appliance. Follow the advice carefully. Keep the book for future reference. If you sell or give away the appliance, make sure that the 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.
Safeties Lid : your washing machine is equipped with a safety avoiding the switching of the appliance when the flapdoors of the drum are opened ; the closure of the lid is so impossible. An electromechanic safety prohibits the opening of the 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.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Programme selector Temperature selector Pushbuttons Control panel Control lamp Lid Handle for opening lid Lever for castors Trap door for lint filter Detergent dispenser Symbols ( ) Washing powder for programmes with pre-wash (1). ( ) Washing powder or liquid detergent for the main wash (2). ( ) Bleach compartment (3). ( ) Liquid additives (fabric softener and conditioner...) (4).
USE OF YOUR APPLIANCE The control panel Never turn the programme selector when the appliance is working. 1 2 3 1 ON/OFF pushbutton " 4 " 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. Select the "white 90°C" program without prewash. 3. Press the on/off button. The cycle starts. 1. Place the laundry in the drum lift up the lid of the machine.
6. Select the temperature Choose the temperature which corresponds to the chosen programme, with the help of the indications or the programme table, according to the fibers and the fastness of the colours. 7. Select the programme Choose the programme according to the nature and the degree of soil of the laundry. Turn the programme selector clockwise to select the chosen programme. 8. Starting of the programme The ON/OFF pushbutton " " enables to switch on your machine.
PROGRAMMES CHART Programmes for cotton/linen Maximum load : 5,0 kg (cotton) Programmes description Temperatures (°C) Detergent dispensers to use Water consumption in liters Time in minutes A White with prewash 60 - 90 83 150 B White 60 - 90 69 135 * C White 40 - 60 69 110 D Short programme 30 - 40 69 95 * F Rinsing 55 50 G Spinning 0 5 (*) If the laundry can withstand the bleaching treatment. When the selected programme is over, the washing machine stops automatically.
Programmes for synthetics/delicates/wool Maximum loads : 2,5 kg (synthetics), 1 kg (wool). Programmes description Temperatures (°C) Detergent dispensers to use Water consumption in liters Time in minutes H Synthetics with prewash 40 - 60 68 85 J Synthetics 40 - 60 55 75 K Delicate 30 - 40 55 55 L Wool - 40 60 45 M Rinsing 38 20 P Drain 0 5 When the selected programme is over, the washing machine stops automatically.
HINTS AND TIPS Washing hints You are advised not to leave your laundry too long, especially when damp. Damp laundry produces moult and unpleasant smells. Moult stains cannot be removed. Sort your laundry. Study carefully the chart in this booklet explaining the symbols used on clothes labels (see page 14).
To remove paint stains, for example, use a volatile substance such as turpentine: in this case, you should wait for it to 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 Damp laundry should be dried as soon as possible after finishing the wash. Knitwear and woollens should be dried flat away from direct sunlight.
Wasch code symbols These symbols appear on fabric label, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Strong wash Delicate wash Max. wash Temperature 60°C Temperature 40°C Temperature 30°C Temperature 95°C BLEACHING IRONING DRY CLEANING Dry cleaning in all solvents Do not wash at all Do not bleach Bleach in cold water Hot iron max 200°C Hand wash Warm iron max. 150°C Lukewarm iron max.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 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 neutral non-abrasive household detergent. Wipe with clean water and dry after cleaning. Important : do not use methylated spirit, diluents or similar products. It is advisable, from time to time, to carry out a complete cycle without a washing load, adding a decalcifying product.
IF SOMETHING DOESN'T WORK ? Problems Solutions The wash results are not as usual Check that : was the wrong quantity or the wrong detergent added ? Insufficient detergent leads to grey washes and scale deposits in the machine. Check the quantities more exactly. were special stains pre-treated ? were programme and temperature correctly chosen ? The washing cycle is very much too long. Check that : the water pression is sufficient. the pump filter is not obstructed. there has not been a power breakdown.
IF SOMETHING DOESN'T WORK ? Problems Solutions The machine vibrates or is too noisy Check that : all the transit bolts and packing have been removed. all the feet resting firmly on the ground, the lock nuts have been secrured. the machine does not touch something. the load is sufficent. The machine empties as it fills Check that : the end of the drain hose is not too low. There is water on the floor Check that : there is not too much detergent or unsuitable detergent.
SERVICE If you have unable to identify or solve the problem, consult our servicing department. Before telephoning, make a note of the make, model and date of purchase of your machine : the service department will require this information. 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.
FOR THE INSTALLER Technical information Dimensions height with panel height without panel width depth Power supply voltage / frequency Total power absorbed Heater rating Water pressure minimum maximum Maximum load cotton synthetics wool Spinning speed Electrical consumption (washing at 60°C) 895 mm 850 mm 397 mm 600 mm 230 V / 50 Hz 2300 W (10 A) 1950 W 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) 0,8 MPa (8 bar) 5,0 kg 2,5 kg 1,0 kg 500 rpm 1,30 kWh This appliance complies with the following EC Directive : - 72/23/EEC of 19.02.
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 not recommended, as the stability of the machine is no longer guaranteed. If the installation must be done on a carpeted floor, the openings located at the lower part of the back of the appliance must remain free.
Water connection Connect the water inlet hose to a cold water tap with a 3/4" gas threaded orifice, after having inserted 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. Place the curved end of the outled hose into a drain pipe having a height between 70 and 100 cm from floor level (fig.
From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No.1 Choice. 05/02 The Electrolux Group is the world largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vaccum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.
