Zanussi Z468TX Use & Care Manual
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1. NOTE There is no water draining in the last rinse of the gentle wash cycles with the exception of the special wool program to prevent the clothes from creasing if they are left in the machine at the end of the wash cycles To drain the water turn the program selector knob to cycle M draining amp gentle spinning or cycle L draining without spinning Position of Dispenser Wash cycle description Prewash in water at 40 C high level Main wash in water at 60 C high level 3 cold water rinses Prewash in water at 40 C high level Main wash in water at 40 C high level 3 cold water rinses Wash cycle program selector compartment and thermostat to be used G o Strong synthetics 609 a be i Heavy soil high level 2 Delicates G a be heavy soil 40 high level AO Wash amp wear cotton Strong synthetics normal soil Delicates normal soil Main wash in water at 90 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Main wash in water at 60 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Main wash in water at 40 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Very delicate fabrics Main water wash in water at 30 C high in level 3 cold water rinses high level to Gentle spin Water draining followed ba a short spin aldose lige Tak Ak Rinses J 3 cold wate2. ZANUSSI Washing machine Z 468 TX Operating Instructions Operation Impuls pushbutton Ma By depressing the Ma button at the beginning of a gentle wash cycle the water wile drain at the end of the cycle A short spin will follow which allows you to remove from the machine an almost completely drip dried laundry without any marked creasing Half load pushbutton 3 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 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 Economizer pushbutton E By pressing in this pushbutton and then setting the thermostat knob on a 60 C instead of a 90 C temperature prior to starting a wash cycle suitable for strong white fabrics you will obtain a substantial saving in electric power consumption Good washing results are ensured at any rate inasmuch as the lower temperature is compensated by an inerease in the eyele duration Controls description 1 Programme selector 2 Thermostat 3 Pushbutton Gentle spin push button Q If pressed at the beginning of a strong washing cycle a short final spin of two minutes and at 400 r p m is obtained Start stop pushbutton CD By pressin
3. unplug the machine from the wall socket and to turn off the water tap Wash cycles The following charts give a description of the various wash cycles carried out by this machine These programmes differ both in the drum rotation speed which can be either energetic with spinning or delicate without spinning Therefore the energetic cycles with normal water level are suitable to wash strong fabrics cotton linen hemp whereas the delicate cycles with high water level are suitable to wash synthetic fabrics woollens and silk fabrics Safety devices This machine incorporates a number of special devices which ensure an even safer operation i e The electric delayying decive interlock which automatically locks the door during a wash cycle and furthermore delays opening of the door for 1 2 minutes after the program is completed to prevent it from being opened while the drum is still revolving The cooling of the wash water before it is pumped out which in addition to having a crease preventing effect on the fabrics reduces the temperature of the drained water which could otherwise damage the drain pipes The steam recycle feature which prevents the machine from releasing any steam The thermostatic control which ensures that the water always has the right temperature ENERGETIC WASH CYCLES For Cotton Linen and Hemp Fabrics Recommended Wash load 5 kgs max Position of Dispenser of Wash cyc
4. asin to collect any excess water to remove the bottom panel from the cabinet grip it from underneath and pull it outwards Then using the special wrench that comes with the machine unscrew and remove the filter ig 9 10 fig 9 Clean the filter thoroughly and then replace it making sure that it is screwed down firmly into its housing When replacing the filter be sure to fit it exactly into its special guide Something not working If your washing machine does not work l properly this might be due to some minor fault eliminated e g 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 START STOP pushbutton is actually pressed in make sure th fuses of your electrical i 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 hose ig not sharply bent 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 coll ctor is not clogged The machine vibrates or is too noisy Check that the in
5. d 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 td 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 for re use in case the machine has to be transported again ig 1 Positioning amp Levelling Set up the machine in its permanent operating positign and then carefully level it adjusting the levelling feet fig 3 by meang of the special small wrench 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 li pi Water connection Water inlet hose connect the water inlet hose to a cold water tap having a 3 4 gas thread spout or to a water tap having a quick coupling connector after fitting the rubber sealing washer B fig 4 supplied with the machine into the threaded locking ring A at the end of the water inlet hose The other end of the water inlet hose which is connected to the appliance can be turned in any required direction by loosening its ring nut After setting the inlet hose as desired be sure to
6. g it in the machine starts pilot lamp lights up When pressed in again it stops the machine pilot lamp goes off Thermostat By pressing it and turning the knob it permits selection of the washing water temperature according to the type of laundry to be washed On the cycles chart the most appropriate temperatures are indicated however you can choose intermediate temperatures according to your own requirements and experience It is algo possible to carry out all the washing cycles with cold water by centering the thermostat knob on the relevant symbol Program selector This permits selection of the required wash cycle by pressing it and turning the knob clockwise until the pointer is accurately centered on the letter corresnondine ta the dectred evele Loading the clothes Open the doorjof 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 theh close the door again Filling with washing powder additives The powder dik penser has 3 compartments marked by the letters a nb and c y Into compartment a should be put the washing powder for the pre wash i e approx 60 80 grams Compartment Yb is for the main wash powder i e approx 100 120 grams Compartment fc is for liquid fabric conditioners if required such as starching blueing and softening products etc The amoun
7. le ogram selector compartment Wash cycle description and thermostat to he used gt Whites A Prewash in water at 40 C normal level Main heavy soil 90 a b wash in water at 90 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning n A Prewash in water at 40 C normal level Main ng reds 60 a be wash in water at 60 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning ae A Prewash in water at 40 C normal level Main cOoureds 40 a be wash in water at 40 C normal level 4 cold water non fast rinses high level Spinning heavy soil Whites B b Main wash in water at 90 C normal level 4 cold normail soil 90 water rinses high level Spinning Fast coloureds B b Main wash in water at 60 C normal level 4 cold normail soil 60 water rinses high level Spinning es A Main wash in water at 40 C normal level 4 cold non fast water rinses high level Spinning normal soil Rinses 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Sizing Water load and additive intake Sizing high level Spinning Spinning for about 6 minutes with simultaneous Spinning water draining This is preceded by slow rotations of the drum With these wash programs you may use the economizer pu hhntton if so required See the relevant paragraph GENTLE WASH CYCLES For Delicates Synthetics Mixed Fabrics and Woollens Recommended wash load max 1 5 2 kgs wool max 1 kg
8. ner packing transit security was correctly removed as described in paragraph Unpacking the machine is correctly levelled as descrived in the relevant paragraph the washer is not too close to a wall or to the furniture Technical data Width ic ata a Boe as be DON eae Bins 60 i Dept Maxi 6 5 ecco hae aa ae eee SiO ata 60 E A teat eos wed eek ened SRE OS orb ae eee oe 85 Dryclothesloading capacity ooooooo eee ete 5 Revolutions during BDINNIN Go e ae be tea Stoo aS 400 800 Totalpowerabsorbed 0 0 0 cc eee ee eee eee ees 2520 PICA ter PATE cee see a Rw Boe La Hel adele ae gin An co Su Be esas Beas 2300 Motorrating washing 0 0 ce ee ee ee eee eens 220 Motorrating spinning 0 2 ee ee ee eee 320 550 Water load with empty drum normallevel ic a hb enact rt Sewing b s Bee tee Bs 13 Water load with empty drum high level 2 0 etal die oes ie aw aye a a ae eis eee we ode es 20 Water pressure minimum cay Steet ALM Adora cal GME SE So gute Pa aa 5 Water pressure maximum 0 ce ee ee ee teens 80 Supply voltage eran eia saree a Dea Se ae das 220 240 Supplyfrequency 6 ee eee eee nets This wrench is to be found underneath the lower panell of the cabinet Insert a screwdriver into the free holes left after removing the screws and tilt it as required tq cause the three plastic spacers inside the machine to fall down Rest the washing machine on its back an
9. r rinses high level TES a K Water load and additive intake Softening high Softening c level Drain L Water draining and tumbling H a lt A Short main wash in water at 30 C high level 3 Woollens 30 b lt cold water rinses high level Spinning a particularly if the extension has a length in exceds of 1 meter or if the diameter of th extension is smaller than the diameter of the original drain ose Electrical connection Before you plug the appliance into the wall socket make sure that 1 The supply voltage of the domestic wiring system does not fluctuate by more than 10 plus or minus from the value shown on the rating plate K 2 The meter the fuses the supply line and the wall socket are all suitable to carry the maximum load required by the washing machine 2 52 kW The existing safety rules call for the appliance to bei connected to an efficient ground wire The manufacturer disclaims any prevention rule is not complied with Helpful tips Some practical advice is given to help you obtain the best washing results sort your laundry by type of fabric colour fastness and degree of soil close all zippers and collect very small items in a small cloth bag do not machine wash articles io hems or articles that are apt to get frayed use only low lather wash powder for washing machines for wollens use a neutral mild a po
10. tighten its ring nut again to prevent leakages fig 5 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 This will avoid foreign matter blocking the filter placed at the ends o a the water inlet hose Drain hose this is secured to the back of the machine by means of a special plastic support which should be cut off when installing the appliance The curved end of the outlet hose should be inserted into a drain pipe or firmly hooked and secured by means of the plastic ring left on the hose over the edge of a sink or bath tub not less than 50 ems and not more than 90 cms from floor level fig 6 Make sure at any rate that the drain hose is always safely secured so that it will not become loose or fall down from its position The water should drain freely and consequently the drain hose should not be choked or placed in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow If an extension hose is required remember that it might cause a moalfonetion in the drsin oppo
11. ts df washing powder given above are to be taken merely as a guide insofar ds they depend on a number of variable factors like the wash load the degree of soil the water hardness etc Therefore both for washing powders and fabric conditioners it is advisable Starting fig 8 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 choose the desired wash cycle then select the water temperature and if required press in the pushbutton or pushbuttons whichever the case may be At this point to start the washing machine symply press in the START START STOP pushbutton the pilot lamp lights up Once it is started the machine will automatically carry out all phases of the selected program Stopping When the programme is completed pilot lamp goes out the machine stops automatically At the end of the wash cycle press in the START STOP pushbutton again and wait for about 1 2 minutes before lifting the door so as to allow the safety interlocking device 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 necessary you may stop the machine at any given moment during the cycle by pressing in the START STOP pushbutton When the wash cycle is completed it is advisable to
12. wder when washing woollens it is ad to carry out a short spin after completion of the wash cycle when selecting 4 wash cycle take into account also the symbols of the labels to be found on the garments to obtain the best washing results be sure above all to select the most Care and cleaning Cleaning the machine It is advisable from time to time to carry out a complete cycle without a washing load adding a decalcifying product Leave the door open for a while after the wash to allow air to circulate freely inside the machine The cabinet should be cleaned only with some soap suds and then rinsed and dried carefuly All polished chromium plated and plastic parts should only be cleaned with a damp cloth It is also advisable to clean the detergent dispenser every so often To do this simply extract the dispenser completely from its receptacle and then flush it in a jet of running water Replace the dispenser in its housing Cleaning the drain filter This machine 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 cou make water draining difficult It should therefore be cleaned regularly 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 into a b
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