Zanussi FL1025 Use & Care Manual
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1. See page 12 Half load programme Use this for smaller loads of cotton and linen items 2kg 4lb max Press in the pushbutton marked 1 2 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 V 22 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 thoroughly From time to time apply a little wax furniture cream with a soft cloth 23 Cleaning the drain filter Remove the bottom front panel by giving it a sharp tug Unscrew and pull out the filter figure 7 8 Underneath the fi2. 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 N 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 for this 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 D
3. commercial environment plus those which are the subject of rental agreements ZANUSSI The appliance of science Zanussi Ltd Zanussi House Newbury The information in this manual is correct at time of going to press Zanussi reserve the right to alter specifications without notice 789101112 90 34291 9382
4. 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 exiting 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 machine s integral worktop with a protective metal panel available from your dealer as an optional extra on application To do this 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 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 pages 6 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 29 Peace of mind for twelve months ZANUSSI STANDARD GUARANTEE CONDITIONS This guarantee is in addition to
5. 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 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 bow 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 ete 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 Building in instructions If desired this washing machine can be built
6. 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 or you could find your local agent by looking in your telephone directory under Z This appliance complies with E E C direc tive 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 Programme chart Detergent dispenser Pilot light Spin speed selector Mo Half load button 12 Economy button E Programme control and on off control Drain filter eoma gawe A Programme chart This chart will help you
7. 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 fig 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 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
8. 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 e see figure 6 page 20 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 Spin speed selector Mo Enables you to select the spin speed you require according to the type of laundry you are washing On the energetic cycles the spin speeds vary from 400 1000 r p m 12 On delicate programmes to protect the fabrics from damage caused by overspinning the spin speeds vary from 300 500 r p m only 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 Half load pushbutton 12 By pressing this before selecting a wash programme the intake of water is reduced This is useful if you want to wash half loads 2kg 4 Volb 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 del
9. vary the quantities suggested on page 19 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 1kg 2lb of woollen articles at a time Wash only woollen articles marked machine washable For best results do not wash more than 1 5 2X8 3 5Ib 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 18 Mend open seams and tears before washing Cloze zips secure buttons Collect laces washable belts socks ete 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 wash
10. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE AND CARE OF ZANUSSI WASHING MACHINE MODEL NO FL1025 ZANUSSI The appliance 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 Washing Machines 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 and 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 overloa
11. ab 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 giving the full 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 the White Pages phone book under Zanussi 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 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
12. aflet Specifications Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Capacity Revolutions per minute gentle energetic Power absorbed Heater rating Motor rating Wash Spin Voltage Frequency Water load Normal High Pressure psi Maximum Minimum hot Minimum cold FL 1025 850mm 33 5 600mm 23 6 600mm 23 6 178 51b 8ike 10lb 4 5kg 300 500 300 1000 2500W 2300W 200W 350W 220 240V 50Hz 2 9 gallons 13 litres 4 4 gallons 20 litres 110 S N coco P H Please note that the external appearance of your appliance may differ slightly from that shown in this instruction book A Programme chart B Detergent dispenser C Pilot light D Spin speed selector Mo E Half load button J F Economy button G Programme control and on off control H Drain filter behind panel 6 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 this should be worked loose by inserting a screwdriver into the bolt hole allowing the spacer to drop to the bottom of the machine 3 Lay the machine carefully on its back to reveal two pi
13. d the appliance 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 2 occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to See relevant section in instructions The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle Keep children away from the vicinity of the appliance whilst it is in operation Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to preserve the door seal Do not overload the appliance See relevant section in instruction book Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed 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 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 which are saturated with petroleum products should not be machine washed If volatile cleaning fluids are used care sho
14. e gentle wash cycles such as P or Q 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 2kg 3 5Ib synthetics ikg 21b 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 18 Dow t put laundry on the door Loading the clothes Open the drum loading door by pulling the catch 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 19 Choosing 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
15. eces of polythene bands 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 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 screw them up or down figure 3 Some vibration is inevitable especially if mounted on a wooden floor Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown 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 ho
16. etween 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 your local plumber i 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 38 mm 1 2in thus leaving an air gap between hose and pipe and should be designed in such a way
17. icate articles or wool These fabrics all need a high water level to avoid creasing F Economy push button 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 It is advisable to press in this pushbutton particularly when washing strong white fabrics which do not have stubborn stains 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 red pointer at the top of the dial Never attempt to turn the control dial in an anti clockwise direction To start the machine pull out the knob If the knob does not come out easily check that the pointer is in line with the selected letter if it is not reset the dial To stop the machine during a 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 The symbols around the dial indicate at what stage in the programme the wash has reached LJ Prewash UIJ Main wash ZA Rinses bitie H Drain filter This is situated beh
18. ind the removable panel 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 L R 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 spinning To complete the cycle turn the programme selector dial to cycle W for water draining followed by a short spin or to cycle X for drain only if you are washing drip dry articles The woollens programme S and quickwash programme T are both automatic taking the clothes through washing rinsing spinning and draining 18 Energetic wash cycle Fo
19. ing machine 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 with a short 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 U 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 proprietary dye
20. lter 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 This 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 Turn off the water taps 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 wire 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 Don t 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
21. on or viscose blankets J Main wash in water at 40 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Short spin T b c Delicates lightly soiled Quick wash Main wash in water at 30 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Short spin U c 3 cold water rinses high level Rinses Short spin V c Intake of water mixed with liquid Special treatments additive high level Short spin VV Short spin only X Drain Water draining followed by a short spin Water draining with a steady drum 17 Using your machine Sorting the wash lower temperature washes P 50 C Sort the clothes and household linen Remember however that white cotton according to fabric colour fastness and and linen should be washed at a higher degree of soiling following the charts on temperature 95 C every third wash to pages 14 17 Check with the wash care keep them a good colour label sewn to the garment or article this The half load programme is also useful should have a number in a wash tub if you cannot make up a full load of i symbol which corresponds with the cottons and linens 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 th
22. r 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 7 C Whites WwW D Fast Coloureds heavy soil 27 F Fast Coloureds 7 Dispenser compartments ab c washing fabric powder conditioner a ab c b c ab c b c Wash cycle description and fabric guide Cottons and linens Prewash 30 mins in water at 40 C high level followed by a soaking phase the laundry is left soaking in the water To drain the water turn the programme knob to cycle W drain with a gentle spin or X drain only White cottons and linens without special finishes Prewash in water at 40 C normal level Main wash in water at 95 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning White cottons and linens without special finishes Main wash at 95 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Cottons linens and viscose Prewash in water at 40 C normal level Main wash in water at 60 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Cotton linens and viscose Main wash in water at 60 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning With these wash programmes you may use the Economy pushbutton if so required See the relevant paragraph 14 Wash cycle Dispenser compartments Position of ab c programme wa
23. shing fabric Wash cycle description selector powder conditioner and fabric guide G c Cottons linens and viscose Non fast Coloureds Main wash in water at 40 C normal level Vs 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning H c Cottons linens and viscose Rinses 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning J c Cottons linens and viscose Special treatments K Spin only Water filling 30 40 50 C programmes cold water filling 60 C programmes hot and cold filling 95 C programmes hot water filling only Intake of water mixed with liquid additive such as fabric conditioner high level Special treatments Spinning Spinning for about 6 minutes with simultaneous water draining This is preceded by slow rotations of the drum 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 2Eg 3 5Ib wool max 1kg 2Ib Wash cycle Dispenser compartments Position of ab c programme washing fabric Wash cycle description selector powder conditioner and fabric guide L b c i ee White ee aie with SSE GEE i Special cottons ain wash in water at 95 C high level ey 3 cold water rinses high level M ab c White nylon and polyester cotton Whites heavy soil mixt
24. t 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 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 b
25. t 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 pushing in the programme selector dial and turning it clockwise to the required letter Pull out the knob The pilot light will then come on and the machine will start The machine will automatically carry out all the operations up to the end of the chosen programme Then it will stop The pilot light goes out 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 Unloading the clothes The drum door remains automatically locked for 1 2 minutes after the machine 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 W or X before opening the door 21 Additional programmes Economy programme Use this programme for lightly soiled loads of cotton or linen Press in the pushbutton marked and then select either programme B or C
26. uld be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine 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 As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed dried in large commercial machines because of their bulk please check with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a domestic machine even if the dry weight of the item is within the limit advised Pets have been known to climb into washing machines Please check your drum before use 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 Centre Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts Contents Page 7 12 18 22 23 25 26 28 29 30 31 Installation Getting to know your machine Using your machine Additional programmes Looking after your machine Helpful washing hints 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 le
27. ures Prewash in water at 40 C normal 37 level Main wash in water at 60 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level N b c White nylon and polyester cotton Whites mixtures Main wash in water at 60 C high level 7 3 cold water rinses high level P b c Coloured synthetics and mixed fabrics Minimum Iron Main wash in water at 50 C high level 7 3 cold water rinses high level b c Acrylics acetates triacetates and Delicates wool mixtures Main wash in water at 40 C high level Ve 3 cold water rinses high level R b c Silk and printed acetate fabrics Silks Main wash in water at 30 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Note There is no water draining after the last rinse of the gentle wash cycles L R 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 W when the water will be drained and the clothes will be given a gentle spin Or the selector dial can be turned to X 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 16 Wash cycle Dispenser compartments Position of ab c programme washing fabric Wash cycle description selector powder conditioner and fabric guide b c Machine washable woollens and Woollens mixtures with cott
28. 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 e 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 next page 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 For information regarding the degrees of hardness of water in your area ask the local Water Authority 20 Amount of wash powder in grammes for a full load Hardness Pre wash Main wash Main wash following pre wash Soft 120 130 Average 135 160 Hard 185 230 Very hard 235 270 For half loads use about 3 4 of quantity To allow use of liquid detergents instead of powder special dispensers are available These accessories are obtainable on request Using fabric conditioners When you want to use a conditioner put the measured amount follow manufacturers instructions into compartment ec in the washing powder dispenser at the same time as you put in the washing powder Be careful no
29. 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 30 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 This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic 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
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