Zanussi WD 9091 User manual

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ZANUSSI
Washer Dryer
Model No. WD 9091
Operating instructions

Contents
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Installation
Getting to know your machine
Using your machine
Looking after your machine
Helpful washing
How to wash...
Servicing
Building-in instructions
Please note that the specifications of
your appliance may differ slightly from
those shown in this leaflet.

Specifications
Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
Capacity for wash
Capacity for drying
Revolutions per minute
Total power absorbed
Heater rating (wash)
Heater rating (drying)
Motor rating
Wash
Spin
Voltage
Frequency
Water load
Normal
High
Pressure psi
Maximum
Minimum (hot)
Minimum (cold)
850mm
33.5”
600mm
23.6”
600mm
23.6”
178.5]b
8lkg
101b
4.5kg
5lb
2.25kg
500/1000
2650W
2300W
1350W
200W
400/550W
220/240V
50Hz
2.9 gallons
18 litres
4.4 gallons
20 litres
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A Programme chart (under the flap cover)
B Detergent dispenser
C Pilot light
D Economizer button
E Half load/Automatic drying button (v2)
F Drying time control
G Programme control and on/off control
H Drain filter

Installation
Unpacking
Having removed the outer carton,
reinforcing angles, and polythene
wrapping, you must take out the internal
packing which protected the appliance’s
“works” during transit.
1
Using the plastic spanner provided,
remove the three large bolts from the
back of the machine to free the washing
drum. (figure 1)
2
Each bolt leaves behind a plastic spacer
inside the machine, this should be
worked loose by inserting a screwdriver
into the bolt hole, and allowed to drop to
the bottom of the machine.
3
Lay the machine on its back to reveal
two pieces of string in the base
(figure 2). Pull first the string A,
then the other B to withdraw the
remaining internal packing, taking care
not to catch and damage any of the
appliance’s internal components in the
process.
4
Finally, lift the appliance off the
polystyrene base packing and remove the
plastic spacers you worked loose earlier.
These spacers, together with the three
large bolts and other internal packing
should be kept in a safe place so they
can be used if the machine has to be
transported again.

Positioning and levelling
To keep vibration, noise and movement
to a minimum, it is essential that the
machine is absolutely level. Check this
with the aid of a spirit level when the
machine is in its permanent operating
position. Any adjustments needed can be
made by using the open end of the
spanner supplied to raise or lower the
two adjustable feet at the front of the
machine — you merely screw them up or
down. (figure 3)
Some vibration is inevitable, especially if
mounted on a wooden floor, so make
sure there is a gap of at least 12mm (12”)
between the machine and any walls,
furniture and so on.
The plumbing connections
In order to make your new Zanussi
washing machine as convenient to use as
possible it has been designed to be
permanently plumbed-in to your home’s
water supply and drainage system.
However, if this is not possible it may be
connected to suitable existing taps, with
the drain hose discharging into a sink.
Tap connections
For 3%” diameter gas thread tap
connectors simply attach to 34” diameter
inlet hoses on the machine. For any other
diameter you will have to get special
adaptors, either from a plumber or a
good hardware store, to accept the
couplings on the machine’s inlet hoses.
The inlets in the back of the machine are
colour coded: red for hot, blue for cold.
Before operating the machine, be sure to
connect the hose to the hot inlet to the
hot tap, and the hose to the cold inlet to
the cold tap.
Plumbing in
Several firms now offer kits enabling you
to plumb-in a washing machine yourself.
Provided your home’s plumbing is
relatively modern, and you are reasonably
handy and careful to follow the
instructions supplied with the kit to the
letter, you should be able to do a
satisfactory job. However, if you are at
all unsure about your ability to carry out
the work correctly, don’t take risks with
your new machine — get a qualified
plumber to do the job for you.

Plumbing technicalities
In addition to complying with the wishes
of the Water Authority and Building
Control Officer, there are a few other
technicalities you must bear in mind if
your new machine is to work properly.
1
The machine must be given a separate
hot and cold water supply. You should
not connect it to a mixer tap, or to a
single outlet water heater. If only cold
water supply is available connect the two
hoses to a cold water outlet by means of
“Y” connection piece.
2
A certain amount of water pressure is
needed for the machine to fill with
reasonable speed. If you cannot make the
cold water connection direct to the rising
main — and many water authorities will
object if you do — check that the height
between the machine’s inlet and the
bottom of the cold water storage cistern
is at least 4.25m (14ft). As for the hot
water supply from a hot water storage
cylinder, you will have sufficient pressure
if the height between the machine’s inlet
and the bottom of the cold water storage
cistern — (not between machine and hot
water cylinder, as many people think) is
at least 2.4m (8ft). If there is insufficient
cold water or hot water pressure, you
may still be able to operate the machine
successfully by removing the small
restrictor contained in the hot or cold
water inlets to the machine. To get at
this, simply disconnect the water supply
hose from the inlet, pull out the inlet’s
mesh filter to gain access to the
restrictor which can be removed with the
aid of a pair of thin nosed pliers.
3
If you intend the drain hose from the
machine to empty into a sink, make sure
the sink is empty and that the plug hole
is not blocked.
4
Where the machine is permanently
plumbed in, it is best to hook the end of
the hose into a drain-pipe installed for
the purpose. It should have an internal
diameter of at least 38mm (1 ⁄2in) thus
leaving an air gap between hose and
pipe, and should be designed in such a
way that the water level within it never
covers the end of the hose.

Important: Before connecting up the
machine to new pipework or to pipework
that has not been used for some time,
run off a reasonable amount of water to
flush out any debris that may have
collected in the pipes.
5
Whether discharging into a sink or a
drain-pipe check that the end of the drain
hose is neither too high nor too low. The
top of the curve in the hose’s end should
be no more than 85cm (34in) and no less
than 50cm (20in) above floor level.
(figure 4).
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500mm min
| 850mm max
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Finally, make sure that with the machine
in position, the drain hose is not
obstructed, blocked or bent so sharply
that water cannot flow freely.
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The electrical connections
Warning:
THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
The manufacturer declines any liability
should this safety measure not be
observed.
If the plug that is fitted to your
appliance is not suitable for your socket
outlet, it must be cut off and the
appropriate plug fitted.
The cut off plug should be disposed of to
prevent the hazard of electric shocks in
case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp
socket in another part of your home.

IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
GREEN AND YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
If you fit your own plug, the colours of
the wires in the mains lead of your
appliance may not correspond with the
markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, this is what you have to do:
Connect the green and yellow (earth)
wire to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter «E» or the earth
— symbol or coloured green, or green
and yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter «N» or coloured black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the
terminal which is marked with the letter
«L» or coloured red.
The plug moulded on to the cord
incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use
a 13 Amp BS 1862 fuse. Only ASTA
approved fuses should be used.
The fuse cover/carrier must be replaced
in the event of changing fuse.
The right fuse cover/carrier colour is the
one shown by the coloured insert at the
base of the plug.
The plug must not be used if the fuse
cover/carrier is lost. A replacement
cover/carrier must be obtained from
Zanussi Service Agents whose addresses
are listed on the attached «Zanussi
Service Agents Nationwide».
This appliance complies with E.E.C.
directive no. 82/499 of 7.6.82 relative to
radio interference suppression.

Getting to know your machine
The controls and how to use them
Programme chart
Detergent dispenser
Pilot light
Economizer button
Half load/Automatic drying button (v2)
Drying time selector dial
Programme control and on/off control
Drain filter Dogga w>
A Programme chart
This chart will help you to select the
correct wash programme. The letter and
wash programme numbers correspond to
those used in the detailed charts on
pages 12-15.
B Detergent dispenser
The dispenser has three compartments —
two for detergent (a and b) and one for
fabric conditioner (ce), (see figure 6
page 19).
The fabric conditioner compartment is
fitted with a removable filter. To open
the dispenser, pull the handle, which is
at the lower half, gently.
C Pilot light
The pilot light comes on when the
machine is set to start.
D Economizer push-button (EJ
By pressing in this push-button prior to
selecting wash cycle B or C, you will
obtain a reduction of the wash
temperature from 95°C to 60°C whilst
the duration of the programme will
remain practically unchanged.
This will ensure a substantial saving in
electricity consumption.
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It is advisable to press in this
pushbutton particularly when washing
strong white fabrics which do not have
stubborn stains.
E Half load/ Automatic drying button w2
By pressing this before selecting a wash
programme the intake of water is
reduced. This is useful if you want to
wash half loads, 2kg (4'%lb) instead of
the usual 4.5kg (101b) of cotton or linen
items.
By reducing the water consumption you
will use less electricity.
The economy programme is not suitable
for synthetic or mixed fabrics, delicate
articles or wool. These fabrics all need a
high water level to avoid creasing.
When using this pushbutton, it is
possible to programme the machine to
run automatically from the wash
programme to the drying programme
without pausing. This is because when
washing a half load, it is not necessary
to remove any clothes before drying.
To do this: first select the wash
programme, then push the economy half
load button and then select the required
drying time using control F
After completing the washing cycle, the
machine will automatically begin the
drying cycle.
F Drying time selector dial
The drying time can be adjusted with
this free-running selector over a wide
range of settings, up to a total of
180 minutes.

G Programme control and on/off
control
The selector dial is marked with letters
corresponding to those on the chart.
To set the machine to the correct
programme (see programme chart and
table on pages 12-15) turn the dial
clockwise until the letter you want
coincides exactly with the pointer. Never
attempt to turn the control dial in an
anti-clockwise direction.
Do not turn the program selector knob
when the machine is operating (pilot
lamp “on”).
To start the machine, pull out the knob.
If the knob does not come out easily
check that the pointer is in line with the
selected letter — if it is not, reset the
dial.
To stop the machine during a wash cycle
or drying cycle, push the dial in. At the
end of the programme push the knob in
and the pilot light will go out.
The machine will have stopped
automatically.
H Drain filter
This is situated at the base of the
cabinet. [t will need cleaning from time
to time. (See page 22).
The washing programme
The washing machine has 13
programmes and 8 additional
programmes such as “rinse” or “spin
only” (see charts pages 12-15). Each
washing programme is designed for a
specific type of fabric, for example
cotton, nylon mixed fabrics such as
polycotton, etc. They follow the
International Textile Care Labelling Code
(ITCLC) which is used for wash labels on
garments and household linen as well as
on washing powder packets. This makes
it simple to choose the right programme
for the fabric you are washing.
The Energetic wash cycles for robust
fabrics (B-G) are completely automatic,
taking the clothes through washing,
rinsing, spinning and draining.
The Gentle wash cycles (M-U) are for
minimum iron, drip dry and delicate
fabrics. The machine stops after the last
rinse before the water draining and
spinning. The clothes are left suspended
in water to prevent them becoming
creased by remaining in the bottom of
the wash tub in a damp state after
spinning. To complete the cycle, turn the
programme selector dial to cycle X for
water draining followed by a short spin,
or to cycle Z for drain only if you are
washing drip dry articles.
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Energetic wash cycle
For cotton, linen and viscose (rayon) fabrics
Recommended wash load: 4.5kg (101b) max
Wash cycle Dispenser compartments
Position of ab c
programme washing fabric Wash cycle description
selector powder conditioner and fabric guide
A a Cottons and linens
Universal wash Prewash (30 mins.) in water at 40C
(normal level) followed by a soaking
phase — the laundry is left soaking
in the water. To drain the water,
turn the programme knob to cycle X
(drain with a gentle spin) or Z
(drain only).
B* ab c White cottons and linens without
Whites - heavy soil special finishes.
Prewash in water at 40C (normal
Lor level).
Main wash in water at 95C (normal
level).
4 cold water rinses (high level).
Spinning.
CG” b c White cottons and linens without
Whites special finishes.
Main wash at 95C (normal level).
7 A eold water rinses (high level).
Spinning.
D ab c Cottons, linens and viscose.
Fast Coloureds - Prewash in water at 40C (normal
heavy soil level).
Main wash in water at 60C (normal
7 level).
4 cold water rinses (high level).
Spinning.
F b c Cotton, linens and viscose.
Fast Coloureds Main wash in water at 60C (normal
level).
Ye] A cold water rinses (high level).
Spinning.
* With these wash programmes you may use the “Economizer” pushbutton, if so required. See the relevant paragraph.
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Wash cycle
Position of
programme
selector
G
Non-fast Coloureds
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H
Rinses
J
Special treatments
K *
Spin only
Dispenser compartments
ab
washing
powder
b
c
fabric
conditioner
C
Wash cycle description
and.fabric guide
Cottons, linens and viscose.
Main wash in water at 40C (normal
level).
4 cold water rinses (high level).
Spinning.
Cottons, linens and viscose.
A cold water rinses (high level).
Spinning.
Cottons, linens and viscose.
Intake of water mixed with liquid
additive such as fabric conditioner
(high level).
Special treatments.
Spinning.
Spinning for about 6 minutes with
simultaneous water draining. This is
preceded by slow rotations of the
drum.
* It is important when selecting this programme that the selector dial is accurately
lined up with the programmer letter “K”. This is because the spin cycle has to be
preceded by a slow drum rotation to enable spin start up.
Water filling
30°/40°/50°C programmes — cold water filling
60°C programmes — hot and cold filling
95°C programmes — hot water filling only.
Should you need to check the water filling temperature, use the above information for
guidance.
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Gentle wash cycle
For delicates, synthetics including acrylics, acetates, triacetates, machine-washable
woollens and synthetics mixed with polyester and wool.
Recommended wash load: 1.5-2kg (3-51b);
wool max: 1kg (21b)
Wash cycle
Position of
programme
selector
M
White
Special cottons
te
N
Whites — heavy soil
es
P
Whites
G7
Q
Minimum Iron
a
R
Delicates
7
S
Woollens 6
Ea)
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Dispenser compartments
ab
washing
powder
b
ab
c
fabric
conditioner
c
Wash cycle description
and fabric guide
Cotton articles with special finishes
drip-drying.
Main wash in water at 95C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
White nylon and polyester/cotton
mixtures.
Prewash in water at 40C (normal
level).
Main wash in water at 60C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
White nylon and polyester/cotton
mixtures.
Main wash in water at 60C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
Coloured synthetics and mixed fabrics.
Main wash in water at 50C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
Acrylics, acetates, triacetates and
wool mixtures.
Main wash in water at 40C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
Machine washable woollens and
mixtures with cotton or viscose;
blankets.
Main wash in water at 40C with a
steady drum (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).

Wash cycle Dispenser compartments
Position of ab c
programme washing fabric Wash cycle description
selector powder conditioner and fabric guide
T b c Delicates, lightly soiled.
Quick-wash Main wash in water at 30C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
U b c Silks and printed acetate fabrics.
Silks Main wash in water at 30C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
V 3 cold water rinses (high level).
Rinses
W c Intake of water mixed with liquid
Special treatments additive (high level).
X Water draining followed by a short
Short spin only spin at 500 r.p.m.
Z Water draining with a steady drum.
Drain
Note: There is no water draining after the last rinse of the gentle wash cycles. This
prevents the clothes from creasing if they are left in the machine at the end of the
wash cycle.
The clothes are held suspended in water until you turn the selector dial to X when
the water will be drained and the clothes will be given a gentle spin. Or the selector
dial can be turned to Z when the water will drain away without spinning.
Warning
Do not open the machine door until one of the draining programmes has been
completed. If you do, there will be a flood.
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Drying
Drying cycle
If you wish to machine dry your laundry
at the end of a wash cycle, leave the tap
open and the drain hose hooked over the
edge of the sink or in the drain. During
the drying cycle the machine requires
approximately 0.5 litres (0.9 pints) of
water per minute.
Dampness is removed from the drained
laundry by means of a special heating
element.
This dampness turns to steam in the
machine, the cold water supply causes
the steam to condense and the
condensate is then drained away
together with the cooling water through
the drain hose, therefore, there is no
need to provide special ventilation of the
room in which the machine is installed.
To carry out a drying cycle:
1. Remove all spun laundry from the
machine.
2. Sort the laundry to be ironed from the
laundry to be dried.
Important: Load only up to a
maximum of 2.25kg (5.5lb) of spun
laundry into the drum. Take care to
put it in loosely; do not cram it in.
In the case of easy care (non-ron)
clothes, load only up to a maximum of
ikg (2.2Ib).
3. Close the loading door.
4. Set the drying time control as
required.
5. Turn the programme control to “L’
and pull out the control knob.
The pilot light will come on and the
drying cycle starts.
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The duration of the preset drying cycle
may be shortened or extended during the
drying cycle. This should not be done
however, within the 20-0 minute period
because during this time both the
machine and the laundry must be
allowed to cool off.
If there is a power failure or some other
interruption during the drying cycle, the
laundry should be removed from the
machine without delay. This is because
whilst the drum is standing still there
could be a heat build-up which may
damage the more delicate fabrics being
dried.
If you want to interrupt the drying cycle,
push in the programme control knob.
Wait for 1-2 minutes before trying to
open the door to allow the door safety
interlock to release it.
Auto dry
It is possible, when using the “Half-load”
button (eg. washing a half-load)
programme the machine to run
automatically from the wash programme
through to the drying programme
without pausing. Leave the tap open and
the drain hose hooked over the edge of
the sink or in the drain.
Proceed as follows:
1. Load the machine.
2. Select wash programme required,
using control G.
3. Push the “Half load” pushbutton (E).
4. Select the required drying time, using
control F After spinning, the machine
will automatically begin the drying
cycle.

Drying times for fabrics
The drying times of all fabrics and
clothes will depend on the extent to
which they have been spun as well as
their distinctive characteristics.
The times given are a general indication
only of the average drying times. Each
user will soon work out more specific
times from personal experience of the
machine.
Load Irondry Store-dry
2.25ke (5lb) 110-130 155-175
normal laundry minutes minutes
1kg (2.21b) 60-80
easy-care clothes minutes
To prevent creasing, all clothes should be
removed from the drum as quickly as
possible after completion of a drying
cycle.
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Using your machine
Sorting the wash
Sort the clothes and household linen
according to fabric, colour fastness and
degree of soiling, following the charts on
pages 12-15. Check with the wash care
label sewn to the garment or article; this
should have a number in a wash tub
symbol which corresponds with the
number shown on the charts. For
example, if your sheets have a label with
number 1 in the wash tub you can
choose either programme B or C
depending on whether the articles are
lightly or heavily soiled. If the garment
has no label, choose the appropriate
programme for the fabric. If you are
uncertain what fabric this is, always
choose one of the gentle wash cycles
such as R or S. Be cautious with
coloured items unless they are labelled
colourfast, wash them separately by
hand, or use the programme for non-fast
coloureds.
For the best results wash a full load.
4.5kg (10lb) of cottons
1.5-2kg (3-5lb) synthetics
ikg (2lb) machine washable woollens
Until you are familiar with the size of a
full load, weigh the articles on the
kitchen or bathroom scales. Try to mix
large and small items in each load.
If you cannot make up a full load of
similar items (eg cotton sheets and
towels) make up a load of any polycotton
and cotton items, and use one of the
lower temperature washes Q (500).
Remember, however, that white cotton
and linen should be washed at a higher
temperature (95C) every third wash to
keep them a good colour.
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The economy or half load programme is
also useful, if you cannot make up a full
load of cottons and linens.
Loading the clothes
Open the drum loading door by pulling
the catch to the left and then forward
(figure 5). Put the sorted articles into the
drum one by one, shaking them out first.
Alternate large and small items.
Be sure all pockets are empty, buttons
and zips fastened. Avoid washing frayed
or torn articles, and treat stains such as
paint, ink, rust and grass before washing
(see page 25).
Once the machine is loaded close the
door firmly. Then put the washing
powder and conditioner (if required) into
the dispenser.

Choosing the right washing powder
Always use a low lather powder. This is
important as too much lather prevents
the articles from tumbling freely and
being properly cleansed. Persil
Automatic and Ariel Automatic are
specially designed to complement the
cleaning action of the machine.
Filling with washing powder
The washing powder dispenser has three
compartments (figure 6). Compartment
“a” is for the prewash powder, “b” for the
main wash powder, and “ec” for fabric
conditioner. The same wash powder can
be used for the pre and main wash
cycles. Pull out the dispenser and add the
measured amount of powder, following
the directions on the wash powder
packet (see also Table below). Be sure to
use enough powder — this is essential to
get the clothes really clean. Once the
dispenser is filled, close it by pushing it
in gently. This is particularly important if
you are using a fabric conditioner
because if the drawer is slammed it will
cause the conditioner to enter the
machine prematurely.
To allow use of liquid detergents, instead
of powder, special dispensers are
available.
These accessories are obtainable on
request.
Amount of wash powder in grammes for
a full load.
Hardness Pre-wash | Main wash! Main wash
following
pre-wash
I |
Soft 20 85 95
Average 60 135 160
a E
Hard 90 2 185 230
Very hard 125 Ia 235 270
For half loads use half quantity.
For information regarding the degrees of
hardness of water in your area, ask the
local Water Authority.
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Using fabric conditioners
When you want to use a conditioner, put
the measured amount (follow
manufacturers’ instructions) into
compartment “e” in the washing powder
dispenser at the same time as you put in
the washing powder. Be careful not to
fill the compartment above the level of
the filter. The conditioner will be
automatically used by the machine at the
appropriate time. Remember to close the
drawer gently (see above).
To start the machine
Check that:
the main switch is cn;
the door is properly closed;
the water is turned on.
Select the programme required by
turning the programme selector dial
clockwise to the required letter. Pull out
the knob. The pilot light will then come
on and the machine will start. When
selecting the drying cycle, you also have
to set the required drying time by
turning the selector dial. The machine
will automatically carry out all the
operations up to the end of the chosen
programme. Then it will stop.
The pilot light will not go out until the
selector knob is pushed in to switch the
machine off.
If, after the start of a programme, you
find you have selected the wrong one,
push the selector knob in to stop the
machine. Then turn the dial clockwise to
the correct position and pull the knob
out to restart the washing cycle.
At the end of the programme push the
knob in to switch the machine off.
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Unloading the clothes
The drum door remains automatically
locked for 1-2 minutes after the machine
has been switched off. You can then open
the door and unload the machine. If you
have been using a gentle wash cycle do
not forget to set the machine to drain
the water (programme X or Z) before
opening the door.
Additional programmes
Half-load programme/ Automatic drying
Use this for smaller loads of cotton and
linen items — 2kg (4lb) max. Press in the
pushbutton marked 1%, then select the
appropriate programme. Do not, however,
use any of the gentle action programmes
as these need a higher water level, than
is allowed for the halfload programme.
See page 10.
Spin only
This programme can be used to remove
water from hand washed articles or any
laundry which may have got wet but
does not need washing. For example,
washing left on the line during a
rainstorm. See pages 13 and 15.
Special treatments
If you want to treat an article with
fabric conditioner without washing it
first, you can do this on either
programme J or W.