Zanussi WDJ1015/A Use & Care Manual
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1. Normal Maximum Bi Ge Ee GP Ge gt Ee No longer used Normal Maximum Reduced Medium Normal Maximum Reduced Medium Much reduced Minimum and because people are tending to use fewer wash programmes and mix fabrics in one load The change will bring the codes into line with the labelling used in the rest of Europe Fabric White Cotton or Linen without Special Finishes Cotton Linen or Viscose without Special Finishes colourfast at 60 C No longer used White Nylon Polyester Cotton mixtures Now included in Nylon Polyester Cotton Viscose with Special Finishes Cotton Acrylic mix Cotton Linen or Viscose Colourfas at 40 C but not at 60 C Acrylics Acetate Triacetate Wool mixes Polyester wool blends Wool Wool mixes Silks No longer used Silk now included in ae7 printed acetate now included in aJ 7 The new wash symbols have been used on the Programme Guide of this machine and are listed with reference to the old symbols in the Programme Charts on pages 14 and 17 The new wash symbols will also appear on the side of Washing Powder packets 24 Looking after your machine Important Make sure that the machine is unplugged and that the water taps are turned off before undertaking any kind of maintenance General care and cleaning Wipe around the rubber door seal to remove the water which collects in it From time to time clean polished pla2. BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed Before switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate located inside the cabinet This appliance comes complete with either a moulded on or re wireable 13 amp BS1363 plug protected by a 13 amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse If you have to change the fuse in the plug supplied a replacement 13 amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse must be used For a moulded on plug the fuse cover MUST be refitted after changing the fuse If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug MUST NOT be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement covers are available from your local electricity shop or nearest Customer Service Centre The colour of the replacement fuse cover must match the coloured insert or emboss on the base of the plug For a re wireable plug care must be taken to ensure that the top cover is refitted without causing damage to either the top cover or base If the plug becomes damaged or cracked it must be replaced with an equivalent 13 amp BS1363 plug Fig 1 and re wired using the following procedure IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE The wire coloured green and yellow earth must be connected to the termi
3. Only tumble dry fabrics which are designed to be tumble dried If in doubt consult the manufacturer of that item Always look through the glass door to check if water has drained before opening the door If water is present do not open the door before draining the water If in doubt refer to your instruction book All packaging and transit bolts must be removed before use Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to See relevant instructions Do not overload the appliance See relevant section in instruction book This appliance is heavy Care must be taken when moving it Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to preserve the door seal The glass door becomes very hot during the washing and drying cycle Keep children away from the vicinity of the appliance Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed If in doubt consult the manufacturer of that item Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and Zips are fastened Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Underwired bras must not be machine washed or tumble dried Any objects such as coins safety pins nails screws stones or any other hard sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the appliance Garments w
4. cases this can cause a breakdown of the fill valves i e 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 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 Where the machine is permanently plumbed in hook the end of the hose into a standpipe installed for the purpose It should have an internal diameter of at least 38mm 1 1 2 leaving an air gap between hose and pipe and should be designed in such a way that the water level in it never covers the end of the hose Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or 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 Whether discharging into a sink or a standpipe 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 85 cm 34 and no less than 50cm 20 above floor level figure 5 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 10 Electrical Connections WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST
5. direction D Spin speed selector Mo Enables you to select the spin speed you require according to the type of laundry you are washing On energetic cycles the spin speeds vary from 500 1000 rpm On delicate programmes to protect the fabrics from damage caused by over spinning the speeds vary from 450 850 rpm A high spin speed is particularly recommended for laundry to be dried in a tumble dryer after the wash programme is complete The lower spin speeds are recommended for delicate laundry made from natural or synthetic fabric E Auto dry button By depressing this pushbutton when washing only half a load or less it is possible to programme the machine to run automatically from the wash programme to the drying programme without pausing To do this first select the required wash programme Depress the Auto dry button and then select the required drying time Finally select the temperature suitable for the wash After completing the washing cycle the machine will automatically begin the drying cycle The button is operating on cotton and F Quickwash pushbutton wy Press this button when using programme B for cotton or L for synthetics to reduce the wash times Ideal for washing lightly soiled items quickly G Temperature and ON OFF control T In addition to starting and stopping this machine this contro is used to select the wash temperature according to the programme which has been selected The pr
6. part replaced shall become our property 34 Exclusions Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic 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 of rental agreements ZANUSSI The appliance of Science ZANUSSI Ltd Zanussi House Hambridge Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 SEP The information in this manual is correct at time of going to press Zanussi reserve the right to alter specifications without notice
7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE AND CARE OF ZANUSSI WASHER DRYER Model no ZANUSSI WDJ1015 A The appliance of science Cae oP cr meg nw a I INE I E EE LT A a EB a RAE E ET a EE EE TE EL IEE LEI It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner or should you move house and leave the appliance always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings Warnings Washer Dryers These warnings are provided in the interest of safety You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product l It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person This product should be serviced by an authorised Zanussi Network Service Centre Only genuine Zanussi spare parts should be used Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable
8. agram The other end of the hose which is connected to the appliance can be turned in any direction by first loosening the ring nut Once the hose has been re positioned this must be re tightened to prevent leakages Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations requirements The appliance must be given a separate cold water supply and not be connected to mixer taps a single outlet water heater or a booster pump A minimum water pressure of 7 psi is required for the safe operation of the appliance If you cannot make the connection direct from the rising mains you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system There should be a minimum of 5 02 m 16 5 ft between the appliance s inlet and the bottom of the tank If you are operating the appliance on the minimum pressure of 7 psi it may fill slowly This flow can be increased by removing the small restrictor contained within the inlet valve To remove the restrictor first turn the water off and unplug the appliance Disconnect the water supply hose from the inlet valve and pull out the mesh filter inside the valve Remove the restrictor a small round washer with the aid of thin nosed pliers Replace the mesh filter and re fit the hose If the water supply in your area is hard it is possible that the filters situated in the fill valves can become blocked with sand or limestone deposits and in extreme
9. ast B bc Cottons linens and viscose coloureds 40 C Jetsystem wash at 40 C Ge 3 cold water rinses spinning Quickwash D bc Short Jetsystem wash at 60 C Press 30 60 4 cold water rinses spinning button C4 The automatic drying can be obtained by means of programs A B C D by depressing the button and setting the drying time 16 Position of programme Wash selector and Dispenser programme thermostat compartment Wash cycle description Special C c 3 cold water rinses high level with treatments intake of water mixed with liquid additive such as fabric conditioner Special treatment spinning Spin only D Spinning for 6 minutes with simultaneous water draining This is preceded by slow rotations of the drum and followed by a final shakedown of the wash Energetic drying programmes 0 120 high Fabric type Programme Quantity Drying time Spin Speed Iron dry Cupboard dry mins mins Cotton and F 2 25 kg 5lb 60 70 80 90 linen 2 00 kg 4 b 55 65 70 80 1 50 kg 3Ib 40 50 60 70 1000 rpm 1 00 kg 2Ib 30 40 45 55 The drying times indicated in this table are for drying cotton towels By varying the composition of the load the drying times indicated will vary 17 Gentle wash cycles For delicates synthetics including acrylics acetates triacetates machine washable woollens and wool mixes Recommended washload 1 5 2 Kg 3 4 Ib maximum wool 1 Kg 2 Ib maximum Position of Pro
10. at the machine is absolutely level Ch ck this with 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 1 2 between the machine and any walls furniture and so on Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Plumbing cold water fill only Your new Zanussi appliance 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 The appliance a cold water inlet valve with a female 3 4 BSP thread connector If this connection size is not compatible with your existing plumbing a variety of connectors are available from good hardware stores and plumbers merchants to suit most domestic plumbing Any alterations to your existing plumbing must be carried out by a competent person or qualified plumber Before connecting the hoses be sure to fit the mesh filters supplied as per figure 4 Before connecting the hose be sure to fit the mesh filter supplied as per di
11. cate fabrics being dried If you have to interrupt the drying cycie switch the Temperature and On Off control to 0 off position Wait for 1 2 minutes before trying to open the door when the Door Safety Interlock will be released Note Do not interrupt the drying operation when the programme has started running A temporary power failure or lack of water may erase the ongoing drying programme When this occurs turn off the machine set up the programme again and turn on the machine Auto Dry It is possible to programme the machine to run automatically from the wash programme through to the drying programme without pausing In this case the wash load must be reduced to a maximum of 2 25 kg 5ib for cottons and a maximum of 2 5 kg 2 2 Ib for synthetics This is possible on all programmes except the Wool Silk and Delicates programmes Leave the tap open and the drain hose hooked over the edge of the sink or in the waste pipe Proceed as follows 1 Load the machine 2 Select the Wash Programme 3 Depress the Auto Dry Button 4 Select the Drying Time required using the 0 80 minute low sector for synthetics and the 0 120 minute high sector for cottons After spinning the machine wili automatically begin the drying cycle 5 Select the wash temperature required and the machine will automatically start Fabric Drying Times The drying times of all fabrics will depend on the extent to which the
12. d up with the red pointer The Operation indicator light will go light up and after that the machine will automatically perform all of the selected operations If necessary you can stop the machine at any point during the programme by simply pressing and turning the temperature control dial to the OFF position in this case wait 1 2 minutes before opening the door to allow time for automatic disconnection of the electrical door lock Unloading the clothes At the end of the programme press and turning the temperature control dial to the OFF position If you have been using a gentle wash cycle do not forget to set the machine to drain the water programme N or P before opening the door You can then open the door and unload the machine Additional programmes 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 17 and 19 Special treatments if you want to treat an article with fabric conditioner without washing it first you can do this on either programme C or M according to the fabric 23 The wash symbols The familiar wash code symbols which are found on the care labels in most clothes will gradually disappear and a new set of codes will be introduced This change is due to changes in fabrics and detergents Old Symbol New Symbol Wash Action
13. dirt or stains there are to clean what type of fabric the clothes are made of and how hard your water is The following table gives you a guideline of how much detergent to use We recommend you first try these amounts of detergent but remember if the clothes are very dirty or there are stubborn stains add a bit extra use less if it is a smaller load don t be afraid to experiment with different amounts of detergent until you find the best level to give you satisfactory wash results 21 Amount of wash powder in grammes Main Wash Hardness Load Dry fabric ot ventet 45Kg 3 5Kg 2 25Kg 1Kg Soft 85g 75g 55g 40g 0 7 degrees Clark Medium 120g 110g 80g 60 g 8 14 degrees Clark Hard 165g 145g 110g 75g 15 21 degrees Clark Very hard 180g 160g 120g 80g 21 degrees Clark For information regarding the degrees of hardness of water in your area ask the local Water Authority If you use a pre wash or soak programme a half measure of washing powder should be placed in compartment a For only lightly soiled loads the amount of washing powder or detergent should be reduced accordingly 22 Liquid detergents Liquid detergents may be very useful above all for the low and medium temperature washing of delicate items or those which are not very dirty The dispenser drawer also allows the use of liquid detergents In this case you must select programmes without prewash The liquid detergent should be poured
14. drawn up by means of a curtain tape release the strings to allow the fabric to spread flat Weigh the curtains and decide if you can wash them in one or more loads Select the correct programme for the fabric If the curtains have not been washed for some time they may be dusty in which case it is a good idea to rinse them on programme C or M After draining start the suitable wash programme Dyeing You can dye fabrics successfully in the machine but it is essential to buy a good proprietary dye and to read the manufacturer s instructions carefully The dye instructions will guide you on this point Then wash the article to make sure it is thoroughly clean using a suitable programme according to the fabric Then follow the instructions for machine dyeing Immediately after you have removed the dyed material from the machine set it to a 40 programme to clean all traces of dye from the machine It is not absolutely necessary to add washing powder to the dispenser for this however you can add it if you prefer Stain removal Some stains will not be removed in the wash Itis wise to treat them before laundering The following are simple but effective treatments to use on any washable fabric Treat the stain as soon as possible and launder soon afterwards to remove any residual stain Ballpoint and felt tip ink Dab with methylated spirit on cotton wool not on acetate or triacetate fabric Test an inconspicuous corn
15. dry programmes Page 16 Gentle wash amp dry programmes Page 18 Using your machine Page 20 Additional programmes Page 23 Looking after your machine Page 25 Helpful washing hints Page 27 How to wash Page 28 Servicing Page 30 Building in instructions Page 31 Zanussi guarantee conditions Page 34 Please note that the specifications of your appliance may differ slightly from those shown in this leaflet This appliance is easy to use To get the best out of it you should read this booklet and carefully follow all instructions before using the appliance for the first time The booklet provides not only instructions on installation use and maintenance but also gives some very useful hints li EA EF 2 SS FS SS SSE SESS AEF ee St il SSR SAS Specifications WDJ1051 Dimensions Height 850 mm 33 5 Width 600 mm 23 6 Depth 600 mm 23 6 Weight 82 kg 180 Ib Capacity for wash 4 5 kg 10 Ib Capacity for drying 2 25 kg 5 Ib Revolutions per minute 450 1000 Variable Total power absorbed 20090 W Heater rating washing 1800 W Heater rating drying 1750 W Motor rating Washing 200 W Spinning 350 W Voltage 220 240 V Frequency 50 Hz Pressure psi Maximum 110 Minimum 7 gt an sot e Please note that the external appearance of your appliance may differ slightly from that shown in this instruction book AGCT ITQ M IOANY Programme chart Detergent dispenser Drying time control Spin speed selector Auto
16. drying pushbutton Quickwash button Temperature and ON OFF control Programme selector dial Pilot light Operation Pilot light Drying 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 these should be worked loose by inserting a screwdriver into the bolt hole and allowing the spacers to drop to the bottom of the machine Then close the three open holes by means of the three plastic caps provided with the machine 3 Lay the machine carefully on its back to reveal two pieces of polythene band in the base figure 2 First pull band A then band 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 packaging 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 th
17. e you do that though it is worth making a few simple checks yourself if the machine won t start Ensure that the thermostat dial is not in the O position Make sure that the door of the machine is firmly shut Make sure that the appliance is properly plugged in and that the socket switch if any is in the On position Check that there is power at the socket by plugging in an appliance you know to be working a small lamp for example If this too fails to work check the main circuit fuses in you home s consumer unit or main fuse box If the machine won t fill Make sure that the supply hose is not kinked Make sure that all water taps are turned on Check that there is sufficient water pressure A way to check this is to place a two gallon bucket under the water feed pipe to the appliance and turn on the tap The bucket should fill in about one minute if the machine won t drain or spin Unhook the drain hose from the drain pipe or sink and hold the hose over a bowl on the floor The water should drain by gravity into the bowl If the bow an becomes full hook the hose back up and empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until the water has drained from the machine Then check that the drain filter in the machine is not clogged if the machine empties as it fills Make sure that the end of the drain hose is not less than 50cm 20 above floor level if the machine vibrates badly o
18. ed 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 dried from the load 3 Important Load only up to a maximum of 2 25 kg Sib of spun laundry into the drum Place it in loosely the load must be able to move freely inside the drum When drying synthetic clothes load only up to a maximum of 1 kg 2 2Ib 14 t 4 Close the loading door 5 Set the drying time control as required using the 0 80 minute low sector when drying synthetic items and the 0 120 minute high sector when drying cotton fabrics 6 Turn the programme control to F when drying cotton fabrics and Q when drying synthetic items Lastly press the On Off pushbutton The pilot light will come on and the drying cycle will start The drying temperature is constantly controlled by a thermostat in order to avoid and excessive increase in temperature The duration of the preset drying time 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 for any reason the power fails during the drying cycle it is advisable to remove the clothes as soon as possible This is because whilst the drum is standing still there could be a heat build up which could damage the more deli
19. em in a bag for washing This is important as should a coin become lodged between the tub and drum it can cause extensive damage Remove spots of rust paint ink and grass stains before washing see instructions page 30 Don t wash light coloured fabrics with dark ones One may leave specks of fluff on the other Don t risk washing coloured articles unless you are sure they are colourfast It s worth hand washing the article to find out If you live in a hard water area you can add water softening powder to the washing machine in compartment b For the quantity of water softener to use see packet directions 27 How to wash Nappies Leave the soiled nappies soaking in a solution of proprietary nappy cleaner When there are sufficient for a wash drain off the water this is advisable as some nappy cleansers have an adverse effect on the rubber door seal then transfer the nappies to the washing machine Set the selector dial to programme D fast spin to remove excess solution Then wash the nappies on programme A whites Ory and air them thoroughly Blankets Only wash blankets which are labelled as suitable for machine washing Use wash programme H woollens followed by programme N drain and spin which will remove the excess water and leave the blanket ready to tumble dry or hang out ona line 28 Curtains Check that the fabric is washable Remove all the curtain hooks and if the heading is
20. er of the fabric first Fountain pen ink Sponge with cold water to flush out as much ink as possible or hold the fabric under running cold water Launder and treat any remaining stains with lemon juice Grass stains Dab with methylated spirit not on acetate or triacetate fabric Rinse in clear water Oil If heavy stains from cycle chain or car oil do not come out in the wash treat them with a proprietary grease solvent Paint Emulsion Sponge immediately with cold water and then launder If the stain has dried soften it with methylated spirit or a proprietary paint brush cleaner Test an inconspicuous corner of the fabric first Paint Gloss Dab with methylated spirit or proprietary brush cleaner not on acetate or triacetate fabric Test an inconspicuous corner of the fabric first Rust iron mould Rub with lemon juice and then sprinkle salt over the stain and leave for an hour If subsequent washing does not remove the stain use a proprietary rust cleaner following carefully the manufacturer s directions 29 Servicing If having followed these instructions carefully your machine fails to work properly contact your local Zanussi Service Network giving the fuli model number and date of purchase if the appliance is under guarantee Details of your local Zanussi Network Service Centre can be found by looking in your local British Telecom phone book under Z for Zanussi Befor
21. f the decor panel should be as follows Width 588 mm Height 588 mm Max thickness 4mm To fit the decor panel it is necessary to release the decor frames by removing the fastening screws Fit the decor panel and re assemble all the parts ensuring that the decor panel is secured within the frames 33 Peace of mind for twelve months 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 this guarantee card We ZANUSSI Ltd undertake 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 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 Any appliance or defective
22. 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 N for water draining followed by a short spin or P for drain only if you are washing drip dry articles when using a Jetsystem programme the water intake for the wash is totally variable The machine regulates the amount of water it uses according to the wash load For example the machine will use more water for a full load of absorbent fabric than a small load of absorbent fabric 13 Drying Drying The dryer part of this Washer Dryer is a Turbo Condenser Dryer 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 sink or the stand pipe During the drying cycle the machine uses a small amount of water In this appliance the clothes are dried by means of a continuous flow of hot air produced by a turbine which as it passes through the drum gradually carries away the moisture in the freshly washed load This moisture is then condensed within the machine when it comes into contact with the cold water The condensed water is then drained away together with the cooling water through the drain hose There is therefore no ne
23. gaging tooth is facing towards the right side e Remove the door by unscrewing the two screws fastening the bottom hinge 3 figure 10 Keep the hinge for possible future use if it is required to return the door to its original opening position 32 f Remove the stop hook 4 figure 10 after having removed the fixing screws from the cabinet Take out stud 5 figure 10 pulling it outwards from the bottom and then rotate it by 90 Refit the stop hook 4 figure 11 and stud 5 figure 11 on the opposite side Displace door closure 8 figure 10 bending the two fastening wings in the direction of the arrows on the closure itself Turn the closure upside down and push it till fastening of the two wings g Fasten the door on the opposite side by means of hinge 6 figure 11 provided as an attachment and using the two previously removed screws Check that the door is aligned with the cabinet to make this operation easy it is advisable to unioose the screw 7 figure 11 provided next to the hinge s fastening holes by two turns then tighten the screw again h Fit into the seating provided on the door the flexible end of the door closing catch 1 figure 11 Instructions for fitting decor panel on door panel The door of this washing machine is provided with frames for fitting a decor panel kitchen laminates etc to match the washing machine s appearance with that of the kitchen furniture The overall dimensions o
24. gramme Wash selector and Dispenser programme thermostat compartment Wash cycle description Whites K be White nylon amp polyester cotton mixes 60 Main wash at 60 C 2 cold water rinses Minimum iron K bc Coloured synthetic and mixed fabrics 50 Main wash at 50 C 2 cold water rinses Quickwash L bc Short main wash at 30 60 C Press 30 60 2 cold water rinses high level button USJ Woollens H bc Machine washable woollen and wool 40 mixtures with cotton or viscose Wash in water at 40 C high level 3 cold water rinses Delicates J bc Acrylics acetates triacetates and wool 40 mixtures Wash in water at 40 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Silks J bc Silks and printed acetate fabrics 30 C Wash in water at 30 C high level 3 cold water rinses The automatic drying can be obtained by means of programs K L M N by depressing ff button and setting the drying time 18 Position of programme Wash selector and Dispenser programme thermostat compartment Wash cycle description Rinses M c 3 cold water rinses high level with Special intake of water mixed with liquid additive such as fabric conditioner Short Spin N Water draining followed by a short spin Drain only P Water draining with a steady drum There is no water draining after the last rinse of the gentle cycles This prevents the clothes from creasing if they are left in the machine at the end of the wash cycle The clothe
25. hich are saturated with petroleum products should not be machine washed If volatile cleaning fluids are used care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine Never tumble dry items that have had contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid These are of a volatile nature and could cause an explosion Only tumble dry items which have been washed in water or require airing Wash smail items such as socks laces washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over fill Refer to the manufacturer s recommendations of quantities Pets have been known to climb into washing machines Please check your drum before use Before the drying cycle always remove reusable plastic detergent dispensers designed to be placed inside the drum with the clothes as the plastic is not designed to withstand the heat of the drying cycle Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning Contact your local Zanussi Network Service Centre if a fault occurs Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts Contents Installation Page 7 Getting to know your machine Page 12 Energetic wash amp
26. into the compartment b immediately before starting the programme To allow use of liquid detergents instead of powder special dispensers are available Check the instructions given with the liquid detergent as some brands do not require a dispenser These accessories are obtainable as an optional extra from authorized Zanussi Service Centres at a reasonable cost Using fabric conditioners When you want to use a conditioner put the measured amount follow the manufacturer s instructions into the compartment c 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 To start the machine Check that the appliance is plugged into the wall socket and the mains is switched on the door is properly closed the water tap is turned on Select the programme required by pushing in the central grip and turning the Programme selector dial clockwise so that the required letter is lined up with the red pointer Select any options such as Quickwash if appropriate and the required spin speed Set the drying times if you are using the autodry programme Next set the temperature control to the required temperature and the machine will automatically start When the programme has finished a white bar will be line
27. l extra on application To change the worktop proceed as follows 1 To remove the integral worktop undo the retaining screws at the rear of the machine push the worktop back slightly and lift it clear 2 Remove the two brackets that helped secure the worktop by undoing the screws holding them to the cabinet 3 Carefully position the protective metal panel on top of the machine and fix in place by driving home the four screws supplied with the panel Having made the necessary electrical and plumbing connections as already described see page 7 8 you can now simply manoeuvre the machine into position Take care though that in the process the fill and drain hoses are not kinked in such a way as to obstruct the flow of water and ensure that you can still easily reach the power socket into which the machine is plugged 31 Instructions for door reversal The door of this washing machine is suitable for door reversal To carry out this operation proceed as follows a Bend and disengage the end of the closing catch from the door 1 figure 10 then rotate it 90 to remove it from its seating b Using a screwdriver rotate the plastic cap 2 figure 10 90 and remove it c Fit the cap 2 figure 11 in the hole left free by the closing catch and rotate it 90 so as to lock it in position d Fit the closing catch and rotate 90 1 figure 11 in the hole left free by the cap making sure that the en
28. nal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow The wire coloured blue neutral must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire coloured brown live must be connected to the termina in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut loose or stray stands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath i If a 13 amp BS1363 plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet the plug should be removed cut off in the case of a moulded on plug and an appropriate plug fitted NOTE Moulded plugs cannot be re used and should be discarded if cut from a mains lead as insertion into a 43A socket could prove fatal If a non fused plug is fitted Fig 2 the wiring must follow the above procedure and the appliance must be protected by the use of a 15 amp fuse either in the adapter or at the distribution board If at any time a replacement supply cord is required the cross sectional area of its conductors must not be less than 0 75mm and the cable clamp must be tightened so as to fully retain the new cord We recommend that this type of installation be checked by a fully qualified electrician Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown This appliance complies
29. ogramme charts show the most appropriate temperature for each type of wash In the O position the machine is off In the I position the machine is on Adjustable temperatures also makes it possible for both cotton and synthetic washes to be washed at lower temperatures than suggested or to be washed in cold water For the latter the thermostat control should be set at I Remember to press the dial in before turning it and to switch the machine off turn the dial in an anticlockwise direction H Programme selector dial The selector dial is marked with letters corresponding to those on the programme chart To set the machine to the correct programme see charts from page 16 19 push the dial in and turn it clockwise until the letter you want coincides exactly with the pointer at the top of the dial Never attempt to turn the control dial in an anticlockwise direction Pilot light operation 4 The pilot light comes on when the machine is set to start K Drain filter This is situated behind the small flap cover at the base of the cabinet It must be cleaned from time to time see page 26 J Pilot light drying The pilot light comes on when the machine is performing a drying programme The wash programmes The Energetic wash cycles A and B for robust fabrics fabrics are completely automatic taking the clothes through washing rinsing spinning and draining The Gentle wash cycles H L are
30. oloured items unless they are labelled colourfast wash them separately by hand or use the programme for non fast coloureds With the Jetsystem machine you can divide the wash into the correct care labe codes and wash them according to the labels recommendations confident that you are not being extravagant and that the optimum results are achieved since the washing machine uses only the amount of water necessary to wash each load Similarly the system allows you to wash individual items since the machine will use only the amount of water necessary to wash that particular item This means that you no longer have to mix wash codes together to ensure that you make the best use of the water being taken into the machine which inevitable results in 20 some of the wash not being cleaned at the most suitable temperature to ensure the best results Loading the clothes To open the front door push it on the right inside Open the drum loading door by pulling the catch to the left and then forward figure 6 Place the sorted articles into the drum one by one shaking them out first Alternate larger and small items Never hang any laundry on the door Once the machine is loaded close the door firmly Then put the washing powder and conditioner if required into the dispenser Warning The glass porthole door can reach high temperatures during washing or drying phases Please ensure that young children do not t
31. ouch this area of the appliance Be sure all pockets are empty buttons and zips fastened Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as pain ink rust and grass before washing see page 29 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 being properly cleansed and tumbling freely Ariel Automatic is 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 c 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 on page 22 Be sure to use enough powder This is essential to get the clothes really clean Once the dispenser is filled close it by pushing 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 The amount of detergent you should use for your wash depends on a number of factors how dirty the clothes are what type of
32. r is too noisy Check that the machine is absolutely level Check that there is sufficient clearance between the machine and wall furniture etc Check that all the internal packing plastic spacers and transit security bolts have been removed as described at the start of these instructions If the machine does not dry Check that the drying programme has been correctly selected the cold water tap is open the drainage filter is not clogged the laundry does not exceed the maximum weight 2 25 Kg 5 Ib max for cotton 1 5Kg 3 Ib max for synthetics the programmed drying time is adequate for the purpose If the door does not open Select the draining cycle Failure to observe these checks could result in your being charged for the service call when requested Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in guarantee service calls Building in instructions If desired this washing machine can be built in to a run of kitchen units in place of a unit 600mm wide and 600mm deep This will leave the integral worktop at a height of 850mm which is compatible with most modern units however if you prefer the machine can be inserted beneath an existing worktop In this case there must be at least 820mm between the floor and the underside of the existing worktop and it is necessary to replace the worktop with a protective metal panel available from your dealer as an optiona
33. rp tap with the palm of your hand 26 Helpful tips for successful washing Here are some practical hints to help you get the best washing results Don t overload the machine The clothes will not move around freely and the washing powder may not dissolve properly Always use a low lather washing powder specially made for front loading machines Excessive foaming gives an unsatisfactory wash and my even harm the machine The quantity of washing powder required depends on the amount of laundry and how soiled it is it may therefore be necessary to vary the quantities suggested on page 23 You will be able to tell if you need to do this when you are used to the machine Don t put washing powder into the dispenser until just before starting the programme If the powder is left for any length of time in the dispenser it may form lumps which are difficult to dissolve For best results do not wash more than 1Kg 2 ib of woollen articles at any time Wash only woollen articles marked machine washable For best results do not wash more than 1 5Kg 3 5 Ib of synthetic fabrics in one load Synthetic fabrics need plenty of room to move around or they tend to crease Clothes should be sorted according to the fabric colour fastness and degree of soiling see page 22 Mend open seams and tears before washing Close zips empty pockets and secure buttons Collect laces washable belts socks etc and put th
34. s are held suspended in water until you turn the selector dial to N when the water will be drained and the clothes will be given a gentle spin Or the selector dial can be turned to P when the water will be drained away without spinning Warning Do not open the machine door until one of the draining programmes has been completed If you do the water will flood out of the machine Delicate drying programmes 0 80 minutes low Fabric type Programme Quantity Drying time Spin speed lron dry Cupboard dry mins mins Synthetics Q 1 50 kg 3b 65 75 short spin at 1 00 kg 2Ib 45 55 850 rpm 0 50 Kg 1 Ib 35 45 The drying times indicated in this table are an indication of the average drying times More specific times can soon be worked out from personal experience of the machine 19 Using your machine Sorting the wash Sort the clothes and household linen according to fabric colour fastness and degree of soiling following the charts from page 16 19 Check with the wash care label sewn to the garment or article this should have a number in a wash tub symbol which corresponds to the wash temperature shown on the charts For example if your sheets have a label with number in the wash tub you can choose programme A If the garment has no label choose the appropriate programme for the fabric If you are uncertain what the fabric is always choose one of the gentle wash cycles such as J or H Be cautious with c
35. ted and plastic parts and the glass porthole door with a soft damp cloth Never use abrasive powders Wipe over the exterior cabinet with a lukewarm solution of mild liquid cleaner rinse and dry thoroughly From time to time apply a little wax furniture cream with a soft cloth 25 25 Cleaning the drain filter The drain filter should be inspected after each wash Open the small flap door figure 7 Unscrew and pull out the filter figure 7 8 Underneath the filter there is a small extractable gutter which makes it easier to collect any residual water that might flow out when the filter is removed Remove any object or fluff and replace the filter Make sure that all holes in the filter are clear Special care should be taken with the fine ones at the base of the filter Cleaning the inlet filter This is situated at the back of the machine and should be inspected from time to time Turn off the water tap Unscrew the hose and remove the mesh filter lodged just inside the hose Run it under a fast running tap to remove any sediment Replace the mesh filter and the hose firmly Cleaning the washing powder dispenser Wipe it out after every wash From time to time it will need more thorough cleaning to clear out all the deposit Remove the drawer completely with a sharp pull outwards using both hands to pull the drawer out evenly When you replace tt if you find that it doesn t slide right in again give it a sha
36. with E E C directive No 87 308 of 2 6 87 relative to radio interference suppression 11 Getting to know your machine The controls and how to use them A Programme chart B Detergent dispenser C Drying time control f D Spin speed selector Ma E Auto dry button F Quickwash button amp G Temperature control and ON OFF control C H Programme selector dial Pilot light Operation 4 J Pilot light Drying K Drain filter behind the small cover 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 from page 16 19 B Detergent dispenser The dispenser has three compartments two for detergent a and b and one for fabric conditioner c figure 6 page 21 The fabric conditioner compartment is fitted with a removable filter To open the dispenser gently pull the handle which is at the lower half C Drying Time Control Knob This selector allows you to choose the desired drying time according to the type and quantity of the load to be dried It can also be adjusted whilst the machine is in operation to either increase or reduce the drying time The control incorporates two drying cycles one of up to 120 minutes at a high heat for natural fabrics and one of up to 12 f 80 minutes at a low heat for synthetic fabrics Never attempt to turn the selector in an anticlockwise
37. y have been spun as well as the fabric characteristics The higher the spin speed the shorter the drying time To alleviate creasing all clothes should be removed from the drum as quickly as possible after completion of a drying cycle Important Only laundry washed in water should be dried in this machine In particular the following fabrics should not be loaded into the dryer Clothes which were dry cleaned or cleaned with chemical solvents Woollens or mixed woollens which will shrink with heat Extremely delicate fabrics such as silk and some synthetic curtains Sponge rubber and similar items Fibre glass items Fabrics which tend to fray as for example carding wool cotton wool or excessively frayed carpets 15 Energetic Wash Cycles For cotton linen and viscose rayon fabrics Recommended washload 4 5 Kg 10 Ib maximum Position of programme Wash selector and Dispenser Programme thermostat compartment Wash cycle description Pre wash G a Cottons and linens prewash in water at 30 40 C 30 40 C normal level followed by soaking phase laundry is left soaking in water To drain the water turn programme control to N drain with gentle spin or P drain only Whites A bc White cottons and lines without special 95 C finishes Jetsystem wash at 95 C 3 cold water rinses spinning Fast A bc Cottons linens and viscose coloureds 60 C Main wash at 60 C 3 cold water rinses spinning Non f
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