Zanussi Z919T Use & Care Manual
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1. Instructions for the use and care of Z919 washing machine Contents Installation Unpacking Page 5 Positioning amp levelling Page 6 Water connection Page 6 Electrical connection Page 8 Operation Controls description Page 9 Loading the clothes Page 10 Filling with washing powder Page 10 Use of additives Page 10 Which powder Page 11 Starting Page 11 Wash cycle Page 12 Stopping Page 14 Selection of washing programme Page 14 Care and cleaning Cleaning the machine Page 15 Cleaning the drain collector Page 15 Hints for care of washing powder dispenser Page 16 Helpful tips for washing Page 16 Servicing Page 18 Technical data Z919T Width 23 6 ins 600 mm Overall depth excluding hose 22 7 ins 550 mm Height 33 5 ins 850 mm Weight 178 5 Ibs 80 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 350 600 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 l 759 kN m Minimum water pressure cold 7 psi 48 kN m Minimum water pressure hot 4 p s i 27 kKN m Supply voltage 220 240 V Supply frequence 50 Hz Installation U2. 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 removed before washing Always turn off water taps fully when the machine is not in use even if it is plumbed in f after commencing a wash ou 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 the filters in the water inlet hoses periodically and clean if necessary 17 Servicing 18 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 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
3. pushing in 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 C fig 7 of the dispenser at the beginning of the programme These additives will be automatically used by the machine at the appropriate time Which powder Do not use ordinary powders like Ariel Radiant Daz ete 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 Bold Like all modern automatic machines the Z919T works at peak efficiency with a w lather product these products balanced lather specially designed to complement the cleaning action of these machines So use it regularly for trouble free washing and superb results Full Load or Heavy Soiling Small Load or Light Soiling Soft Water Soft Water 1 cup 1 2 cups Hard Water Hard Water 1 2 cups 2 2 5 cups 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 hardnes
4. the and of the wash cycle To drain the water turn the program selector knob to cycle V draining amp gentle spinning or cycle Z draining without spinning Position of Dispenser compartments to be used for Wash cycle 3 Wash cycle description selector washing fabric conditioner powder if any ites Prewash in water at 40 C normal level eavy soil MV a b c Main wash in water at 60 C high level i 3 cold eater rinses high level Main wash in water at 60 C high level Whites N b e 3 cold water rinses high level Minimum Main wash in water at 50 C high level iron P Ya b c 3 cold water rinses high level Main wash in water at 40 C high level Delicates Q w7 b c 3 cold in water rinses high level 4 Woollens R eal b e Main wash in water at 40 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level This is a special resistant cycle for washing wool garments bearing the woolmark label Pure New Wool washing shrink S U7 Main wash in water at 30 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Rinses T 8 cold water rinses high level Special U Intake of water mixed with liquid additive high treatments level Special treatments en y Water draining followed by a short spin Drain Z Water draining with a steady drum 13 Stopping When the program is completed pilot lamp goes out the ma
5. at 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 quantities suggested in this book according to experience To obtain the best results when washing wool do not wash more than 2 Ibs at a time In order to get good results when washing synthetic material use a maximum washing load of 4 to 5 Ibs 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 Clothes should be sorted according to fabric type degree of soil and colour fastness Tears and open seams should
6. chine stops automatically You should now press in the program control knob and wait for about 1 2 minutes after the wash cycle is completed before you open the door so as to allow the door safety 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 forget 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 To restart the appliance remember that the program control knob can only be pulled out when the reference index is positioned exactly on the starting point of a given wash cycle When the wash cycle is completed it is advisable to unplug the machine from the wall socket and to turn off the water tap 14 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 ete and incorporates the H L C C eare labelling scheme The appropriate programme must therefore be chosen according to the type of fabric to be washed 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 o
7. f 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 collector This machine incorporates a self cleaning drain collector of new design which does not require periodic cleaning like the conventional filters of other washing machines Only if a sizable object blocks the drain or obstructs the normal water flow should the collector be opened and cleaned To do this proceed as follows detach the drain hose from its hanger on the back of the appliance and place the free end of the hose at floor level in a basin to collect any excess water Open the small flap door fig 8 and then using the special wrench that comes with the machine unscrew and remove the collector fig 9 10 Eliminate the foreign body that blocks the drain then carefully replace and secure the collector When replacing the collector be sure to fit it exactly into its special guides Hints for care of washing powder dispenser We recommend th
8. has been used for normal domestic purposes and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions e The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us e The appliance is still in the possession of the original purchaser e Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property This guarantee does not cover any damage caused during transportation or the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Should you require service on your Zanussi appliance consult the enclosed list of service agents for your nearest Zanussi engineer If the product is under guarantee then you will be required to produce proof of date of purchase to the engineer Please ensure that the enclosed pre addressed card is stamped completed in full and forwarded to IAZ International UK Ltd to enable the guarantee to be recorded Also complete the space below as your own record of the guarantee GUARANTEE RECORD Appliance purchased from on Guarantee card no Serial no Your name Model no These details may be taken from your Guarantee Record Card Address 34 292 816 0 12 80 Made in Italy R 20
9. 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 r 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 lb per square inch it will be necessary to fit the flow control device which is supplied with the washing machine 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 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 Electrical connection WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines to accept any liability should this safety measure not be observed Important The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE Your appliance is fitted with a moulded plug and cord The plug moulded onto the cord incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse O
10. nly ASTA approved fuses should be used The fuse cover carrier must be replaced in the event of changing the fuse The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost A replacement cover carrier can be obtained from your local Zanussi Service Agent whose address is listed in the enclosed Zanussi Service Agents Nationwide leaflet 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 8 Connect the brown live wire to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red This appliance complies with E E C directive No 76 889 of 4 11 76 relative to radio interference suppression Operating instructions 1 Handle dispenser 2 Pilot lamp 3 Half load pushbutton 3 4 Cold wash pushbutton Q9 5 Program chart 6 Program selector Controls description Half load pushbutton w3 when pressed in this pushbutton will provide only half of the normal water load in the tub This makes it possible when washing only a reduced load not more than half of the normal dry load t
11. npacking After removing outer carton reinforcing angles and polythene wrapping proceed as follows 1 Undo and remove the three screws from the back of the appliance Fig 1 2 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 3 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 4 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 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 operation Also make sure that the washing machine does not touch walls furniture ete while working Water connection The machine may either be plumbed in or connected to existing taps Details are given bel
12. o 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 d wash pushbutton 29 by sing 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 34 5 6 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 6 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 Bold Pull out the dispenser and add washing powder The amount of washing powder for the prewash should be put into section a fig 7 of the dispenser and the powder for the main wash should be put into section b Once the dispenser is filled close by
13. ow Water supply Separate supplies of hot and cold water are necessary Single outlet gas or electric heaters are not suitable Water outlet connection The drain pipe from this machine must connect into the main drain from 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 built in 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 84 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 cms 1 5 ins Also ensure that the drain hose is not choked or placed in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow If the drain hose is to be oked over the sink ensure that sink is empty and that the sink g is not blocking the plug hole If an extension is required its inner diameter must be the same as that of the original hose of the washer and its length must not exceed 2 metres 6 ft Plumbed
14. rmal level followed by a soaking phase the laundry is left soaking Extra prewash a in water To drain the water turn the program knob to cycle V drain with a gentle spin or Z Grain Whites Prewash in water at 40 C normal level Marara BY a b e Main wash in water at 90 C normal level Vy 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning g j Main wash in water at 90 C normal level Whites C WwW b e 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Fast i Prewash in water at 40 C normal level coloureds Dw a b c Main wash in water at 60 C normal level heavy soil 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Fast FW b c Main wash in water at 60 C normal level coloureds 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Non fast G 7 b Main wash in water at 40 C normal level coloureds c 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Rinses H 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Special I Intake of water mixed with liquid additive high treatments c level Special treatments Spinning Spinning for about 6 minutes with simultaneous Spin only L water draining This is preceded by slow rotations of the drum 12 Gentle wash cycles For Delicates Synthetics Mixed Fabrics and Woollens Recommended wash load max 3 5 lbs 1 5 2 Kgs wool max 2 lbs 1 Kg Note There is no water draining in th last rinse of the gentle wash cycles to prevent the clothes from creasing if they are left in the machine at
15. s 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 experience You may find it helps to use a measuring cup at first Starting 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 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 To ensure a correct program selection the knob can only be pulled out when the reference index is accurately positioned on the starting point of a given wash cycle Once it is started the machine will automatically carry out all phases of the selected program 11 Energetic wash cycle For Cotton Linen and Hemp Fabrics Recommended wash load 10 lbs 4 5 Kgs max Dispenser compartments to be used for Position of Wash cycle program Pe Wash cycle description selector abric neue conditioner p if any Prewash in water at 40 C no
16. water tap is actually turned on and that there is sufficient pressure the fill hose is not sharply bent 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 collector is not clogged 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 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 paragraph the washer is not too close to a wall or to the furniture ZANUSSI ELETTRODOMESTICI Industrie Zanussi spa ZANUSSI 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 enclosed card We IAZ International UK Ltd guarantee that if within twelve months 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 e The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on rating plate The appliance
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