Zanussi WDI9091 Use & Care Manual
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1. Dab with methylated spirit not on acetate or triacetate Rinse in clear water Oil If heavy stains from cycle 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 27 Servicing If having followed these instructions carefully your machine fails to work properly contact your local Zanussi Service Network Before you do that though it is worth making a few simple checks yourself If the machine won t start Ensure that the programme control knob on the machine is pulled out into the on position For the drying cycle make sure that the required time has been eas by means of the drying selector ial 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 your home s consumer unit or main fuse box If the machine won t fill Make sure that the supply hoses are not kinked Make sure that all water taps are turned on Check that there is suffi2. 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 distance of 5 02 m 16 5 ft between the appliance s inlet and the bottom of the tank There will be sufficient pressure for the hot water supply from the hot water cylinder if the height between the appliance s inlet and the bottom of the cold water storage cistern not between the appliance and hot water cylinder is at least 2 74 m 9 ft 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 In order to remove the restrictor first turn the water off and unplug the appliance Disconnect the water supply hose from the inlet valve pull out the mesh filter inside the valve Remove the restrictor which is a small round washer with the aid of thin nosed pliers Replace mesh filter and re fit 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 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
3. out more specific times from personal experience of the machine Load Irondry Store dry 5lbs 2 25kg 110 130 155 175 3lbs 1 45kg 75 95 90 110 cotton linen minutes minutes 3lbs 1 45kg 90 110 llb 0 45kg E 50 60 Synthetics minutes To prevent 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 with 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 synthetic curtains Foam rubber and similar items Fibre glass items 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 on pages 14 17 Check with the wash care label sewn to the garment or article this should have a number in a wash tub symbol which corresponds with the number shown on the charts For example if your sheets have a label with number 1 in the wash tub you can choose either programme B or C depending on whether the articles are lightly or heavily soiled If the garment has no label choose the appropriate programme for the fabric If you are uncertain what fabric this is always choose one of the gentle wash cycles such
4. screw them up or down figure 3 Some vibration is inevitable especially if mounted on a wooden floor Plumbing Your new Zanussi washing machine 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 has two inlet valves hot and cold with female 3 4 BSP thread connectors If this connection size is not compatible with the plumbing of the existing installation 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 The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded blue for cold red for hot Before connecting the hoses be sure to fit the mesh filters supplied as per diagram If only a cold water supply is available connect the two hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a Y connection piece 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 a mixer tap 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 cold water
5. should not be done however within the 20 0 minute period because during this time both the machine and the laundry must be allowed to cool off If there is a power failure or some other interruption during the drying cycle the laundry should be removed from the machine without delay This is because whilst the drum is standing still there could be a heat build up which may damage the more delicate fabrics being dried If you want to interrupt the drying cycle push in the programme control knob Wait for 1 2 minutes before trying to open the door to allow the door safety interlock to release it Auto dry It is possible when using the Half load button eg washing a half load programme the machine to run automatically from the wash programme through to the drying programme without pausing Leave the tap open and the drain hose hooked over the edge of the sink or in the drain Proceed as follows Load the machine Select wash programme required using control G Push the Half load pushbutton E Select the required drying time using control E After spinning the machine will automatically begin the drying cycle gt CO N m Drying times for fabrics The drying times of all fabrics and clothes will depend on the extent to which they have been spun as well as their distinctive characteristics The times given are a general indication only of the average drying times Each user will soon work
6. 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 in thus leaving an air gap between hose and pipe and should be designed in such a way that the water level within it never covers the end of the hose Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes 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 85cm 34in and no less than 50cm 20in above floor level figure 4 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 The electrical connections Warning THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted The cut off plug should be disposed of to prevent the
7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE AND CARE OF ZANUSSI WASHER DRYER ZANUSS The Ld he appliance of science of science 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 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 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 Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use Do not overload the ap
8. ant to wash half loads 2kg 4 lb instead of the usual 4 5kg 101b of cotton or linen items By reducing the water consumption you will use less electricity The half load programme is not suitable for synthetic or mixed fabrics delicate articles or wool These fabrics all need a high water level to avoid creasing When using this pushbutton it is possible to programme the machine to run automatically from the wash programme to the drying programme without pausing This is because when washing a half load it is not necessary to remove any clothes before drying To do this first select the wash programme then push the economy half load button and then select the required drying time using control E After completing the washing cycle the machine will automatically begin the drying cycle F Drying time selector dial The drying time can be adjusted with this free running selector over a wide range of settings up to a total of 180 minutes G Programme control and on off control The selector dial is marked with letters corresponding to those on the chart To set the machine to the correct programme see programme chart and table on pages 14 17 push the dial in and turn it clockwise until the letter you want coincides exactly with the pointer Never attempt to turn the control dial in an anti clockwise direction Do not turn the programme selector knob when the machine is operating pilot lamp on To sta
9. appliance s works during transit 1 Using the plastic spanner provided remove the three large bolts from the back of the machine to free the washing drum figure 1 2 Each bolt leaves behind a plastic spacer inside the machine this should be worked loose by inserting a screwdriver into the bolt hole allowing the spacer 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 Pull first the band A then the other B to withdraw the remaining internal packing taking care not to catch and damage any of the appliance s internal components in the process 4 Finally lift the appliance off the polystyrene base packing and remove the plastic spacers you worked loose earlier These spacers together with the three large bolts and other internal packing should be kept in a safe place so they can be used if the machine has to be transported again Positioning and levelling To keep vibration noise and movement to a minimum it is essential that the machine is absolutely level Check this with the aid of a spirit level when the machine is in its permanent operating position Any adjustments needed can be made by using the open end of the spanner supplied to raise or lower the two adjustable feet at the front of the machine you merely
10. ary the quantities suggested on page 21 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 a 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 lkg 2lb of woollen articles at a time Wash only woollen articles marked machine washable For best results do not wash more than 1 5 2kg 8 5lb 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 20 Mend open seams and tears before washing Cloze zips secure buttons Collect laces washable belts etc and put them in a bag for washing Empty pockets This is important as should a coin become lodged between the tub and drum it can cause extensive damage See final paragraph page 28 Remove spots of rust paint ink and grass stains before washing see instructions page 27 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 district you can add water softening powder to the washing mac
11. as R or S Be cautious with coloured items unless they are labelled colourfast wash them separately by hand or use the programme for non fast coloureds For the best results wash a full load 4 5kg 101b of cottons 1 5 2ke 3 5lb synthetics 1kg 2lb machine washable woollens Until you are familiar with the size of a full load weigh the articles on the kitchen or bathroom scales Try to mix large and small items in each load If you cannot make up a full load of similar items eg cotton sheets and towels make up a load of any polycotton and cotton items and use one of the lower temperature washes Q 500 Remember however that white cotton and linen should be washed at a higher temperature 95C every third wash to keep them a good colour 20 The economy or half load programme is also useful if you cannot make up a full load of cottons and linens Loading the clothes Open the drum loading door by pulling the catch to the left and then forward figure 5 Put the sorted articles into the drum one by one shaking them out first Alternate large and small items Be sure all pockets are empty buttons and zips fastened Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing see page 27 Once the machine is loaded close the door firmly Then put the washing powder and conditioner if required into the dispenser Don t put laundry on the door Choosin
12. cient 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 s The bucket should fill in about one minute 28 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 bowl is 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 the end of the drain hose is not less than 50cm 20in above floor level If the machine vibrates badly or is too noisy Check that the machine is absolutely level Check that there is sufficient clearance between the machine and nearby 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 IN GUARANTEE CUSTOMERS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THE ABOVE CHECKS HAVE BEEN MADE AS THE ENGINEER WILL MAKE A CHARGE IF THE FAULT IS NOT A MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL BREAKDOWN Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in guarantee service calls Door reversal amp building under Door assembly instructions This machine is pre arranged for assembly of a reversible door right or left side opening so a
13. er amp electricity connection please follow the rules given in this operator s handbook Furthermore we strongly recommend that the water amp electricity supply cut off controls remain easily accessible l 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 32 All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Zanussi Network Service Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property Exclusions Damage or calls resultin
14. g 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 or five years 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 Guarantee Record Appliance purchased from Guarantee card no Serial no Your name Address 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 on Model no These details may be taken from your Guarantee Record Card 33 ZANUSSI The appliance of science Zanussi Ltd Zanussi House Newbury The information in this manual is correct at ti
15. g the right washing powder Always use a low lather powder This is important as too much lather prevents the articles from tumbling freely and being properly cleansed 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 below Be sure to use enough powder this is essential to get the clothes really clean Once the dispenser is filled close it by pushing it in gently This is particularly important if you are using a fabric conditioner because if the drawer is slammed it will cause the conditioner to enter the machine prematurely To allow use of liquid detergents instead of powder special dispensers are available These accessories are obtainable on request Amount of wash powder in grammes for a full load Hardness Pre wash Main wash Main wash following pre wash Average Hard Very hard For half loads use about 3 4 of quantity 230 For information regarding the degrees of hardness of water in your area ask the local Water Authority 2l Using fab
16. ge and must not be placed into the appliance Garments which 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 The user should always check that they have not left their gas lighters disposable or otherwise in their clothing Wash small 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 manufacturers recommendations of quantities Pets have been known to climb into washing machines Please check your drum before use Before the drying cycle always remove re usable plastic detergent dispensers designed to be placed inside the drum with the clothes as the plastic used 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 Ne
17. gh level Spinning With these wash programmes you may use the Economizer pushbutton if so required See the relevant paragraph 14 Wash cycle Dispenser compartments Position of ab c programme washing fabric Wash cycle description selector powder conditioner and fabric guide G b c Cottons linens and viscose Non fast Coloureds Main wash in water at 40C normal level t7 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning H c Cottons linens and viscose Rinses A cold water rinses high level Spinning J c Cottons linens and viscose Special treatments Intake of water mixed with liquid additive such as fabric conditioner high level Special treatments Spinning K Spinning for about 6 minutes with Spin only simultaneous water draining This is preceded by slow rotations of the drum It is important when selecting this programme that the selector dial is accurately lined up with the programmer letter K This is because the spin cycle has to be preceded by a slow drum rotation to enable spin start up Warning In the event of a break in the power supply to your appliance while operating on the spin phase it is necessary to reset the machine to the beginning of the spin cycle _ before restoring the supply Failure to do so could result in damage to the motor within your appliance Water filling 30 40 50 C programmes cold water filling 60 C programmes hot and cold filling 95 C prog
18. hazard of electric shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug this is what you have to do Connect the green and yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown live wire to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The plug moulded on to the cord incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13 Amp BS 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 are listed on the attached Zanussi Service Agents Nationwide This appliance complies with E E C directive no 87 308 of 2 6 87 relative to radio
19. hine in compartment b For the quantity of water softener to use see packet directions 25 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 and rinse by hand in cold 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 K fast spin to remove the excess solution Then wash the nappies on programme C whites Dry and air them thoroughly Blankets Only wash blankets which are labelled as suitable for machine washing Use wash programme S woollens followed by programme X drain and spin which will remove the excess water and leave the blanket ready to tumble dry or hang out on a line Curtains Check that the fabric is washable Remove all the curtain hooks and if the heading is drawn up by means of 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 26 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 H or V according to the fabric After draining start the suitable wash programme Dyeing You can dye fabrics successfully in the machine but it is essential to buy a good p
20. interference suppression 11 Getting to know your machine The controls and how to use them Programme chart Detergent dispenser Pilot light Economy button Half load Automatic drying button v2 Drying time selector dial Programme control and on off control Drain filter QmnmOQm gt a A Programme chart This chart will help you to select the correct wash programme The letter and wash programme numbers correspond to those used in the detailed charts on pages 14 17 B Detergent dispenser The dispenser has three compartments two for detergent a and b and one for fabric conditioner c see figure 6 page 21 The fabric conditioner compartment is fitted with a removable filter To open the dispenser pull the handle which is at the lower half gently C Pilot light The pilot light comes on when the machine is set to start D Economy push button EJ By pressing in this push button prior to selecting wash cycle B or C you will obtain a reduction of the wash temperature from 95 C to 60 C whilst the duration of the programme will remain practically unchanged This will ensure a substantial saving in electricity consumption 12 It is advisable to press in this pushbutton particularly when washing strong white fabrics which do not have stubborn stains E Half load Automatic drying button L2 By pressing this before selecting a wash programme the intake of water is reduced This is useful if you w
21. level 3 cold water rinses high level Wash cycle Position of programme selector 7 Quick wash U Silks V Rinses W Special treatments X Short spin only Z Drain Dispenser compartments a b washing powder b Cc fabric conditioner Cc Wash cycle description and fabric guide Delicates lightly soiled Main wash in water at 30C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Silks and printed acetate fabrics Main wash in water at 30C high level 3 cold water rinses high level 3 cold water rinses high level Intake of water mixed with liquid additive high level Water draining followed by a short spin at 500 r p m Water draining with a steady drum Note There is no water draining after the last rinse of the gentle wash cycles This prevents the clothes from creasing if they are left in the machine at the end of the wash cycle The clothes are held suspended in water until you turn the selector dial to X when the water will be drained and the clothes will be given a gentle spin Or the selector dial can be turned to Z when the water will drain away without spinning Warning Do not open the machine door until one of the draining programmes has been completed If you do there will be a flood In the event of a break in the power supply to your appliance while operating on the spin phase it is necessary to reset the machine to the beginning of the spin cycle before
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23. ne has been switched off You can then open the door and unload the machine If you have been using a gentle wash cycle do not forget to set the machine to drain the water programme X or Z before opening the door Additional programmes Half load programme Automatic drying Use this for smaller loads of cotton and linen items 2kg 4lb max Press in the pushbutton marked 12 then select the appropriate programme Do not however use any of the gentle action programmes as these need a higher water level than is allowed for the half load programme See page 12 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 15 and 17 Special treatments If you want to treat an article with fabric conditioner without washing it first you can do this on either programme J or W Looking after your machine Important Make sure that the machine is unplugged and the water taps turned off before undertaking any kind of maintenance General care and cleaning Wipe round the rubber door seal to remove the water which collects in it From time to time clean plated polished 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 a mild liquid cleaner rinse and dry thoroughl
24. pliance See relevant section in instruction book Always look through the glass door to check if water has drained before opening the door If water is present do not open door before draining the water If in doubt refer to your instruction book This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use Serious damage can oceur to the product and to property if 2 this is not adhered to See relevant section in instructions 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 If it is necessary to open the door during the drying cycle take care not to touch the inside of the glass porthole as this gets very hot Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed If in doubt consult the manufacturer of that item Only tumble dry fabrics which are designed to be tumble dried If in doubt consult the manufacturer of that item 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 dama
25. rammes hot water filling only Should you need to check the water filling temperature use the above information for guidance 15 Gentle wash cycle For delicates synthetics including acrylics acetates triacetates machine washable woollens and synthetics mixed with polyester and wool Recommended wash load 1 5 2kg 3 51b wool max 1kg 21b Wash cycle Dispenser compartments Position of ab c programme washing fabric selector powder conditioner M b c White Special cottons N ab c Whites heavy soil es P b c Whites E Q b c Minimum Iron YI Wash cycle description and fabric guide Cotton articles with special finishes Main wash in water at 95C high level 3 cold water rinses high level White nylon and polyester cotton mixtures Prewash in water at 40C normal level Main wash in water at 60C high level 3 cold water rinses high level White nylon and polyester cotton mixtures Main wash in water at 60C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Coloured synthetics and mixed fabrics Main wash in water at 50C high level 3 cold water rinses high level R b c Delicates S b c Woollens E7 16 Acrylics acetates triacetates and wool mixtures Main wash in water at 40C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Machine washable woollens and mixtures with cotton or viscose blankets Main wash in water at 40C with a steady drum high
26. restoring the supply Failure to do so could result in damage to the motor within your appliance 17 Drying Drying cycle If you wish to machine dry your laundry at the end of a wash cycle leave the tap open and the drain hose hooked over the edge of the sink or in the drain During the drying cycle the machine requires approximately 0 5 litres 0 9 pints of water per minute Dampness is removed from the drained laundry by means of a special heating element This dampness turns to steam in the machine the cold water supply causes the steam to condense and the condensate is then drained away together with the cooling water through the drain hose therefore there is no need to provide special ventilation of the room in which the machine is installed To carry out a drying cycle 1 Remove all spun laundry from the machine 2 Sort the laundry to be ironed from the laundry to be dried Important Load only up to a maximum of 2 25kg 5 5lb of spun laundry into the drum Take care to put it in loosely do not cram it in In the case of easy care non iron clothes load only up to a maximum of 1kg 2 21b 3 Close the loading door 4 Set the drying time control as required 5 Turn the programme control to L and pull out the control knob The pilot light will come on and the drying cycle starts 18 The duration of the preset drying cycle may be shortened or extended during the drying cycle This
27. ric conditioners When you want to use a conditioner put the measured amount follow manufacturers instructions into 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 see above To start the machine Check that the main switch is on the door is properly closed the water is turned on Select the programme required by turning the programme selector dial clockwise to the required letter Pull out the knob The pilot light will then come on and the machine will start When selecting the drying cycle you also have to set the required drying time by turning the selector dial The machine will automatically carry out all the operations up to the end of the chosen programme Then it will stop The pilot light will not go out until the selector knob is pushed in to switch the machine off If after the start of a programme you find you have selected the wrong one push the selector knob in to stop the machine Then turn the dial clockwise to the correct position and pull the knob out to restart the washing cycle At the end of the programme push the knob in to switch the machine off 22 Unloading the clothes The drum door remains automatically locked for 1 2 minutes after the machi
28. roprietary dye and to read the manufacturer s instructions carefully Make sure that the fabric is suitable The dye instructions will guide you on this point Then wash the article to make sure it is thoroughly clean using programme C or Q 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 programme G to clean all traces of dye from the machine It is not absolutely necessary to add washing powder to the dispenser however you can add it if you prefer Stain removal Gloss Some stains will not be removed in the Dab with methylated spirit or proprietary wash It is wise to treat them before paint brush cleaner Test fabric first laundering Rust iron mould The following are simple but effective Rub with lemon juice and then sprinkle treatments to use on any washable salt over the stain and leave for an hour fabric Treat the stain as soon as If subsequent washing does not remove possible and launder afterwards to the stain use a proprietary rust cleaner remove any residual stain following manufacturer s directions Ballpoint and felt tip ink Dab with methylated spirit on cotton wool not on acetate or triacetate fabric 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
29. rt the machine pull out the knob If the knob does not come out easily check that the pointer is in line with the o letter if it is not reset the ial To stop the machine during a wash cycle or drying cycle push the dial in At the end of the programme push the knob in and the pilot light will go out The machine will have stopped automatically H Drain filter This is situated at the base of the cabinet It will need cleaning from time to time See page 24 The washing programme The washing machine has 13 programmes and 8 additional programmes such as rinse or spin only see charts pages 14 17 Each washing programme is designed for a specific type of fabric for example cotton nylon mixed fabrics such as polycotton etc They follow the International Textile Care Labelling Code ITCLC which is used for wash labels on garments and household linen as well as on washing powder packets This makes it simple to choose the right programme for the fabric you are washing The Energetic wash cycles for robust fabrics B G are completely automatic taking the clothes through washing rinsing spinning and draining The Gentle wash cycles M U are for minimum iron drip dry and delicate fabrics The machine stops after the last rinse before the water draining and spinning The clothes are left suspended in water to prevent them becoming creased by remaining in the bottom of the wash tub in a damp state after
30. s to match it perfectly with the rest of the kitchen furniture Tne machine is originally pre arranged for assembly of a door with right side opening In this case it s sufficient to assemble on the door the two hinges 1 fig 9 provided with the machine taking care to comply with the dimensions given in fig 10 Note that dimension A 3 to 6 mm may vary according to door thickness For subsequent fastening of door to the machine use the four M5 screws supplied therewith To align the door perfectly it may sometimes be necessary to adjust height of plates 2 fig 9 To do this loosen temporarily approx two turns the plastic screw 3 fig 9 which is located next to the plate In cases in which it s necessary to assemble the door for a left side opening fig 11 its necessary to fit the hinge fastening plates on the right side of the machine in place of the plastic plugs 4 fig 9 Obviously these latter must be fitted on the left side where plates were previously located 29 Instructions for building in under a counter This washing machine is designed to be built into a kitchen unit due to its standard dimensions Height 82 cms Width 60 cms Depth 55 ems 30 The machine should be inserted into a recess having the dimensions shown in fig 12 making sure that the fill and drain hoses are not bent or kinked in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow As for wat
31. spinning To complete the cycle turn the programme selector dial to cycle X for water draining followed by a short spin or to cycle Z for drain only if you are washing drip dry articles 13 Energetic wash cycle For cotton linen and viscose rayon fabrics Recommended wash load 4 5kg 101b max Wash cycle Position of programme selector A Pre wash B Whites heavy soil Aer C Whites C7 D Fast Coloureds heavy soil 7 F Fast Coloureds 7 Dispenser compartments k a ab c washing fabric powder conditioner a b c b C a b c b c Wash cycle description and fabric guide Cottons and linens Prewash 30 mins in water at 30C normal level followed by a soaking phase the laundry is left soaking in the water To drain the water turn the programme knob to cycle X drain with a gentle spin or Z drain only White cottons and linens without special finishes Prewash in water at 40C normal level Main wash in water at 95C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning White cottons and linens without special finishes Main wash at 95C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Cottons linens and viscose Prewash in water at 40C normal level Main wash in water at 60C normal level A cold water rinses high level Spinning Cotton linens and viscose Main wash in water at 60C normal level 4 cold water rinses hi
32. twork Service Centre if a fault occurs Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts Contents Page 7 12 20 23 25 26 28 29 32 33 Installation Getting to know your machine Using your machine Looking after your machine Helpful washing How to wash Servicing Building in instructions ZANUSSI guarantee conditions ZANUSSI 5 year cover Please note that the specifications of your appliance may differ slightly from those shown in this leaflet Specifications Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Capacity for wash Capacity for drying Revolutions per minute Total power absorbed Heater rating wash Heater rating drying Motor rating Wash Spin Voltage Frequency Water load Normal High Pressure psi Maximum Minimum hot Minimum cold 320mm 39 3 600mm 23 6 550mm 21 7 178 5lb 8lkg 101b 4 5kg 5lb 2 25kg 500 1000 2650W 2300W 1350W 200W 400 550W 220 240V 50Hz 2 9 gallons 13 litres 4 4 gallons 20 litres 110 4 7 gt J agoma A Programme chart under the flap cover B Detergent dispenser C Pilot light D Economy button E Half load Automatic drying button 1 2 F Drying time control G Programme control and on off control H Drain filter Installation Unpacking Having removed the outer carton reinforcing angles and polythene wrapping you must take out the internal packing which protected the
33. y From time to time apply a little wax furniture cream with a soft cloth 23 Cleaning the drain filter see diagram Unscrew and pull out the filter figure 7 8 Remove any object or fluff and replace the filter ae filter should be checked after every wash Cleaning inlet filters These are situated at the back of the machine and should be inspected from time to time Unscrew the hoses and remove the mesh filter lodged just inside the hose Run them under a fast running tap to remove any sediment Replace the mesh filters and the hoses 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 When you replace it if you find that it doesn t slide right in again give it a sharp tap with the palm of your hand 24 Helpful tips for successful washing Here are some practical hints to help you get the best washing results Dont overload the machine The clothes will not move round freely if there are too many of them and the washing powder may not dissolve properly Always use a low suds washing powder specially made for front loading machines Excessive foaming gives an unsatisfactory wash and may 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 v
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