Zanussi ZI959T Use & Care Manual
Contents
1. Costs incurred for calls to put right machines improperly installed or calls to machines outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are the subject or rental agreements Television receivers routine adjustment or poor reception resulting from a source outside of the receiver ZANUSSI 9YEAR COVER ZANUSSI 5 YEAR COVER CONDITIONS For a once only payment you can extend your Standard Guarantee to 5 years All the conditions and exclusions of the Standard Guarantee apply Notes 1 Products supplied as seconds refurbished damaged or shop soiled are not eligible for Zanussi 5 year cover 2 The issue of a cover does NOT by virtue of our having done so nullify the exclusions 3 The Engineer will need to check the details of your Cover card and may make a charge for his services if it is not presented to him at the time of his call 4 The date of purchase or the date of initial payment deposit of the appliance will be deemed the date of commencement of cover 5 Covers issued are not refundable or transferable ZANUSSI The appliance of science R9062. Like all modern automatic machines the Z1959T works at peak efficiency with a low lather product These products balanced lather is specially designed to complement the cleaning action of these machines So use it regularly for trouble free washing and superb results The amount of powder in grams at full load Wash when preceded by Hardness of Prewash water in degrees French F For hardness in ppm multiply indicated hardness value by 10 For information regarding the degree of hardness in your area enquire at competent local authority For reduced load or light soiling reduce the quantities accordingly Do use enough powder To get your clothes really clean it is essential that enough powder is used in the machine The correct amount will depend on a number of things the hardness of water the size of the load and the amount of soiling present As a guide we suggest you follow the table above and adjust the amounts in light of your personal experiences You may find it helps to use a measuring cup at first Selection of washing programme The washing machine carries out 11 washing programmes and 7 additional programmes Each programme has been specially designed for a specific type of fabric e g cotton synthetic fibres wool etc and incorporates the H L C C care labelling scheme The appropriate programme must therefore be chosen according to the type of fabric to be washed The appropriat
3. a reduced load not more than half of the normal dry load to obtain a reduced water consumption and a considerable saving in electric power consumption This pushbutton should not be pressed in when washing synthetics or woollens 1 Handle dispenser 2 Pilot lamp 3 Half load pushbutton U3 4 Cold wash pushbutton WW 5 Program selector Cold wash pushbutton J by pressing in this pushbutton prior to selecting a wash cycle the program will be carried out with cold water only A cold water program is particularly suitable to wash very delicate synthetic fabrics curtains amp draperies and other lightly soiled fabrics Program selector this permits selection of the required wash cycle by turning the knob clockwise until the letter corresponding to the desired program coincides exactly with the pointer Furthermore by pulling it or pushing it it lets you start or stop the machine Loading the clothes Open the door of the machine by pulling the small double action catch fig 7 to the left first and then outwards Load the clothes spreading them out evenly and then close the door again Filling with washing powder The washing powder dispenser is located on the front left of the control panel It is very important to use a low sudsing powder see paragraph Which powder such as Persil Automatic or Ariel Automatic Pull out the dispenser and add washing powder The amount of washing powder for th
4. incorporates a mechanical filter located in the front side of the cabinet the purpose of which is to collect lint and any small object inadvertently left in the articles to be washed If this filter is allowed to clog it could make water draining difficult It should therefore be cleaned regularly as follows Unscrew and remove the filter fig 9 10 Clean the filter thoroughly and then replace it making sure that it is screwed down firmly into its housing 13 Hints for care of washing powder dispenser We recommend that the washing powder dispenser is checked regularly to ensure that it is clean and dry Do wipe the dispenser after each wash Should the dispenser require special cleaning the drawer can be completely removed and the interior cleared of any deposit The drawer can be removed from the front of the appliance by giving a sharp pull outwards A sharp tap with the palm of the hand may be necessary when replacing the drawer Helpfull tips for washing Here are some practical hints to enable you to obtain the best washing results Use a low suds washing powder specially made for front loading washing machines An excessive formation of suds will cause unsatisfactory operation The quantity of washing powder required depends on the amount of laundry and on how soiled it is It may therefore be necessary to vary the quantites suggested in this book according to experience In order to get good result
5. operating Water connection The machine may either be plumbed in or connected to existing taps Details are given below Water supply Separate supplies of hot and cold water are necessary Single outlet gas or electric heaters are not suitable If only cold water supply is available connect the two hoses to a cold water tap Water outlet connection ipt The drain pipe from this machine must connect into the main drain of the premises but not into the rainwater drain Information as to the type of drain servicing your premises can be obtained from a builder or the Local Authority The curved end of the outlet hose should be firmly hooked over the edge of a sink or connected to a suitable drain pipe in the wall or under the sink however such a drain pipe should have a builtin air break in order to avoid water syphoning from the machine during draining The top of the drain hose curved end should not be lower than 50 cms 20 ins or higher than 85 cms 34 ins from floor level fig 4 The water should be able to drain freely and the end of the outlet hose must not be under water It is therefore advisable that the drain pipe if used has an internal diameter of at least 4 ems 1 5 ins Also ensure that the drain hose is not chocked or placed in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow If the drain hose is to be hooked over the sink ensure that the sink is empty and that the sink plug is not blo
6. with simultaneous water draining This is preceded by slow rotations of the drum 10 Gentle wash cycle For Delicates Synthetics Mixed Fabrics and Wollens Recommended wash load 3 5 Ibs 1 5 2 Kgs wool max 2 lbs 1 Kg Important There is no water draining in the last rinse of the gentle wash cycles to prevent the clothes from creasing if they are left in the machine at the end of the wash cycle To drain the water turn the program selector knob to cycle U draining amp gentle spinning or cycle V draining without spinning Wash cycle Position of Dispenser compartments Wash cycle description Wash cycle to be used for selector washing fabric powder conditioner if any Whites _ Prewash in water at 40 C normal level heavy soil L a b c Main wash in water at 60 C high level 7 3 cold water rinses high level Whites M b Main wash in water at 60 C high level 7 C 3 cold water rinses high level Minimum iron N b Main wash in water at 50 C high level Ya c 3 cold water rinses high level Delicates P b Main wash in water at 40 C high level 7 c 3 cold in water rinses high level Wollens Q b Main wash in water a 40 C high level with c a steady drum 3 cold water rinses high level W7 Silks R b Main wash in water at 30 C high level C 3 cold water rinses high level Rinses S C 3 cold water rinses high level Special T Intake of water mixed with liquid additive treatments c high l
7. LA ZANUSSI Instructions for the use and care of ZI959T washing machine Contents Installation Unpacking Positionin amp levelling Water connection Electrical connection Operation Controls description Loading the clothes Filling with washing powder Use of additives Which powder Selection of washing programmes Wash cycles Starting Stopping Care and cleaning Cleaning the machine Cleaning the drain filter Hints for car of washing powder dispenser Helpful tips for washing Servicing page 3 page 3 page 3 page 4 page 6 page 7 page 7 page 8 page 8 page 8 page 9 page 9 page 10 11 page 12 Page 12 page 13 page 13 page 14 page 14 page 15 Technical data Width 23 6 ins 600 mm Overall depth excluding hose 23 6 ins 600 mm Height 32 3 ins 820 mm Weight 180 lbs 82 kg Dry clothes capacity excluding synthetic fabrics and wool 10 lbs 4 5 kg Revolutions during spinning 500 1000 r p m Total power absorbed 2500 W Heater rating 2300 W Motor rating during washing 200 W Motor rating during spinning 350 700 W Water load normal level 2 9 gals 13 1 Water load high level 4 4 gals 20 1 Maximum water pressure 110 p s i 759 kN m Minimum water pressure cold 7 p s i 48 kN em Minimum water pressure hot 4 p s i 27 kN m Supply voltage 220 240 V Supply frequency 50 Hz fig 3 Installation Unpacking After removi
8. afety device interlock to release it Open the door only after the wash cycle is completed In the case of the gentle wash cycles don t froget to drain the water prior to opening the door If need be you may stop the machine at any given moment during the cycle by pushing in the program control knob If the machine stops during a spinning phase it is absolutely necessary to restart it that you reset the machine on the programme immediately preceding the stopping point When the wash cycle is completed it is advisable to unplug the machine from the wall socket and to turn off the water tap fig 9 Care and cleaning Cleaning the machine Important Make sure that the plug has been removed from the socket prior to undertaking any kind of maintenance From time to time carry out a complete cycle without a washing load adding 1 oz of Calgon This should also be done when the washer has been out of use for a long time Leave the door ajar for about 2 hours after the wash to allow air to circulate freely inside the machine Plated polished and plastic parts and the glass door should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth never with an abrasive cleaning powder For the cabinet exterior use a lukewarm solution of mild soap then rinse and dry carefully It is also advisable to clean the cabinet from time to time with a wax polish applied with a soft cloth Cleaning the drain filter This machine
9. cking the plug hole fig 5 If an extension hose is required it should not exceed a length of 180 cms 6 ft its diameter should not be smaller than that of the original drain hose and the extension hose should not be choked kinked in any way The hose is to be positioned at floor level and only the terminal part should be placed at the requisite drain level previously indicated A failure to comply with these requirements may result in a malfunction of the drain pump To correctly carry out the extension of the drain hose it is advisable to use the special connector with hose clamps which are be supplied as an optional attachment Plumbed installation It is important that work is carried out by a qualified plumber Use from existing taps 1 Mixer taps are unsuitable and must not be used 2 Connect the red pipe connection to the hot tap and the other to the cold tap see note below Important If the rate of flow on the cold water valve is too slow remove the flow control device of the valve If the pressure on the hot tap exceeds approximately 10 Ib per square inch it will be necessary to fit the flow control device in the hot water valve Tap connections For taps with a 3 4 inch gas thread fit the washers to the inlet hoses and connect as shown fig 5 The other end of the water inlet hoses which are connected to the appliance can be turned in any required direction by unloosing the
10. e prewash should be put into section a fig 8 of the dispenser and the powder for the n in wash should be put into section b Once the dispeuser is filled close by pushing in To allow use of liquid detergents instead of powder special dispensers are available These accessories are obtainable on request Use of additives The washing machine is designed to carry out special treatments such as the addition of fabric conditioners automatically at the end of some washing programmes The conditioner liquids to be used should be put into compartment e fig 8 of the dispenser at the beginning of the programme These additives will be automatically used by the machine at the appropriate time Take care to use the correct amount of additive following the manufacturer s instructions under no circumstances should the level of the liquid additive exceed the level of the grid in compartment e fig 8 If this level is exceeded the liquid additive is wasted because it flows directly into the wash tub and could originate cloggings inside the machine 8 COOTER fig 7 fig 8 Which powder Do not use ordinary powders in your new washing machine The reason for this is very simple these powders produce so much lather that clothes are prevented from tumbling freely and cannot get properly clean Do use the right powder To get the best results we recommend Persil Automatic or Ariel Automatic
11. e programme must therefore be chosen according to the type of fabric to be washed Energetic wash cycle For Cotton Linen and Hemp Fabrics Recommended wash load 10 lbs 4 5 Kgs max Wash cycle Position of program selector Dispenser compartments to be used for Wash cycle description Prewash in water at 40 C normal level Universal wash Whites heavy soil WW Whites 7 Fast coloureds heavy soil G7 Fast eoloureds 127 Non fast coloureds Ys Rinses Special treatments Spin only washing fabric powder conditioner if any a a b c followed by a soaking phase the laundry is left soaking in water To drain the water turn the program knob to cycle U drain with a gentle spin or V drain Prewash in water at 40 C normal level Main wash in water at 95 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Main wash in water at 95 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Prewash in water at 40 C normal level Main wash in water at 60 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Main wash in water at 60 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Main wash in water at 40 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning 4 cold water high level Spinning Intake of water mixed with liquid additive high level Special treatments Spinning Spinning for about 6 minutes
12. evel Special treatments Short U Water draining followed by a short spin spin only at 500 r p m Drain Water draining with a steady drum 11 Starti After loading the clothes the washing powder and the fabric conditioners into the respective compartments make sure before you start the machine that the plug is in the wall socket the water tap is turned on fully open the drain hose is correctly placed the loading door is correctly closed You may now select the required wash cycle by turning the program control knob clockwise after making sure that it is pressed in To enable the spin only cycle to operate correctly it is essential that care is taken to ensure correct indexing Failure to do this could result in damage to the appliance Having selected programme K or U ensure that the reference points on the timer knob are exactly in line with the reference points on the fascia panel Press in the required pushbutton if any At this point to start the washing machine simply pull the program control knob and the pilot lamp lights up Once it is started the machine will automatically carry out all phases of the selected program 12 Stopping When the program is completed the machine stops automatically You should now press in the program control knob pilot lamp goes out and wait for about 1 2 minutes after the wash cycle is completed before you open the door so as to allow the door s
13. he filters in the water inlet hoses periodically and clean if necessary Servicing Should servicing be required for this appliance contact your local Service Agent but before requesting service the following simple checks may save you inconvenience and expenses The machine won t start Check that the plug is firmly in the wall socket and that there is an electricity supply by plugging in another appliance the door of the machine is firmly closed the required programme is correctly selected the program control knob is actually pulled out make sure the fuses of your electrical installation have not blown The machine won t fill Check that the water tap is actually turned on and that there is sufficient pressure the fill hoses are not bent or kinked in such a way to prevent normal water flow the filter in the fill valve is not clogged by foreign matter The machine fills but the water empties from the drain hose Check that the end of the drain hose is not placed too low from floor level The machine won t drain or spin Check that the drain hose is not sharply bent kinked or placed in such a way as to obstruct a normal water flow the drain filter is not clogged The machine vibrates or is too noisy Check that the inner packing transit security was correctly removed as described in paragraph Unpacking the machine is correctly levelled as described in the relevant paragra
14. ir ring nuts After setting the inlet hoses as desired be sure to tighten their ring nuts again to prevent leakages fig 6 If the water supply is from new pipes or from 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 This will avoid foreign matter blocking the filters Additional hints for connection of water inlet hose If the water supply in your area is hard it is possible that the filters situated in the fill valves can be become blocked with sand or limestone deposits and in extreme cases this can cause a breakdown of the fill valves ie no water fill or continuous filling We would suggest that you install supplementary strainers which should be fitted on the fill hoses of your machine For information about the availability of these supplementary strainers you should contact your local plumber Electrical Connection are listed on the attached Zanussi WARNING Service Agents Nationwide THIS APPLIANCE This appliance complies with E E C MUST BE EARTHED directive no 76 889 of 4 11 76 relative to The manufacturer declines to accept any radio interference suppression 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 sh
15. ng outer carton reinforcing angles and polythene wrapping proceed as follows Unscrew and remove by means of the special spanner that comes with the machine the three big screws to be found on the back of the appliance fig fig 1 The spanner supplied with the machine is provided with an hexagonal insert should be used for this purpose Insert a screwdriver into the free holes left after removing the screws and tilt it as required to cause the three plastic spacers inside the machine to fall down Rest the washing machine on its back and remove the two inner angle packings by pulling the left string A first and then the right string B fig 2 This operation should be carried out very carefully to prevent the angle packings from damaging the internal components of the machine Remove the polystyrene base packing and the three plastic spacers that fell down during the preceding operations Note It is advisable to keep all parts of the inner packing including the three big screws removed from the back of the appliance for re use in case the machine has to be transported again Positioning amp Levelling Set up the machine in its permanent operating position and then carefully level it adjusting the two levelling feet fig 3 by means of the special small wrench that comes with the machine It is recommended to perform this work very accurately to avoid any vibration noise or shifting of the appliance during
16. ocks 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 1362 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 6 Controls description Half load pushbutton 3 when pressed in this pushbutton will provide a reduced load in the tub This makes it possible when washing only
17. ph 15 APPLIANCE GUARANTEE ZANUSSI STANDARD GUARANTEE CONDITIONS This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights which will not be excluded or in any way diminished by the return of the guarantee card We IAZ International UK Ltd undertake that if within twelve months 24 months for TV sets of the date of the purchase this ZANUSSI appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials we will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us The appliance is still in the possession of the original purchaser All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Zanussi Network Service Centre or the Zanussi Authorised TV Service Dealer Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property Exclusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic
18. s when washing synthetic material use a maximum washing load of 4 to 5 Ibs The cycle Q is a special cycle for washing wool garments bearing the woolmark label Pure New Wool washing shrink resistant To obtain the best results when washing wool do not wash more than 2 Ibs at a time If your water is hard it can be softened by adding special products such as Calgon to the washing powder in the compartment b fig 8 These products facilitate the action of the washing powder and help to give better results 14 Clothes should be sorted according to fabric type degree of soil and colour fastness Tears and open seams should be mended loose buttons secured zippers closed and laces or belts collected in a cotton bag Articles without a hem should not be washed Ensure pockets are emptied and spots of rust paint ink etc are removed before washing Always turn off water taps fully when the machine is not in use even if it is plumbed in If after commencing a wash you find that the wrong programme has been selected push the control knob fully in turning the indicator knob clockwise to the correct programme Then pull control knob fully out again Washing powder should only be placed in the dispenser immediately prior to the start of a programme Do not leave washing powder in the dispenser for any length of time as it may form lumps which can be difficult to dissolve It is advisable to inspect t
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search