Zanussi WDT 1061/A Use & Care Manual
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1. Main wash at 60 C normal level 3 cold water rinses high level White nylon amp polyester cotton mixes Main wash at 60 C normal level 3 cold water rinses high level Coloured synthetic and mixed fabrics Main wash at 50 C normal level 3 cold water rinses high level Short main wash at 40 C normal level 3 cold water rinses high level Position of Wash programme Dispenser Wash cycle description programme selector compartment fabric guide Rinses P Synthetic and mixed fabrics Special 3 cold water rinses high level with treatments intake of water mixed with liquid additive such as fabric conditioner Short spin Q Synthetic and mixed fabrics 850 rpm Water draining followed by short spin Drain only R 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 clothes are held suspended in water until you turn the selector dial to Q when the water will be drained and the clothes will be given a gentle spin Or the selector dial can be turned to R 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 there will be a flood Drying low temperature Fabric type Programme Quantity Drying time 0 80 mins LOW Spin speed Ir2. shakedown of the wash Drying high temperature Fabric type Programme Quantity Drying time 0 120 mins HIGH Spin speed Tron dry Cupboard dry Cotton and H 2 25 kg 5 lb 60 70 mins 80 90 mins linen 2 00 kg 4 Ib 55 65 mins 70 80 mins 1 50 kg 3 Ib 40 50 mins 60 70 mins 1000 rpm 1 00 kg 2 Ib 30 40 mins 45 55 mins 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 3 4 lb maximum wool 1 2 Ib maximum Position of Wash programme Dispenser programme selector Woollens J bc Delicates K bc Mixed fabrics K bc Press button MIX Whites L abc heavy soil Whites M bc Minimum N bc iron Quickwash N bc Press button 4 18 compartment Wash cycle description and fabric guide Machine washable woollen and wool mixtures with cotton or viscose Main wash in water at 40 C high level with steady drum 3 cold water rinses high level Acrylics acetates triacetates and wool mixtures Main wash at 40 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Mixed fabrics lightly soiled Main wash at 40 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level White nylon amp polyester cotton mixes Prewash at 40 C normal level
3. device is activated When it goes off it means that it is possible to open the door K Pilot light Turbo dry It lights up during drying or when the Automatic drying pushbutton is depressed L Drain filter This is situated behind the small flap cover at the base of the cabinet It will need cleaning regularly See page 27 The wash programmes Each washing programme is designed for a specific type of fabric They follow the Textile Care Labelling Code 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 are completely automatic taking the clothes through washing rinsing spinning and draining On the gentle wash cycles the machine stops after the last rinse before the water draining and spinning The clothes are left suspended in water to prevent them from becoming creased by remaining in the bottom of the wash tub in a damp state after spinning The cycle is completed by turning the programme selector control to the spin or drain setting 15 Energetic wash cycles For cotton linen and viscose rayon fabrics Recommended wash load 4 5 kg 10 lb max Position of Wash programme Dispenser programme selector compartment Whites A abc heavy soil Whites B be Whites heavy A abc soil Economy Press button Whites B be Economy Pr
4. 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 31 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
5. 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 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 Guarantee Record Appliance purchased from Guarantee card no Serial no on Model no These details may be Your name taken from your Address Guarantee Record Card 33 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 456789101112 90 34290 138 1
6. 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 spacers to drop to the bottom of 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
7. 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 using both hands to pull the drawer out evenly 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 27 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 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 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 ikg 2lb of woollen articles at a time Wash only woollen artic
8. s directions Servicing If having followed these instructions carefully your machine fails to work properly contact your local Zanussi Service Centre giving the full model number and date of purchase if the appliance is under guarantee Details of your local Zanussi 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 On Off button has been pressed in For the drying cycle make sure that the required time has been selected by means of the drying selector dial 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 If the machine fill Make sure that the supply hoses are 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 If the machine won t drain or spin Unhook the drain hose
9. 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 Page 7 Installation 12 Getting to know your machine 22 Using your machine 26 Looking after your machine 28 Helpful washing hints 29 How to wash 31 Servicing 32 ZANUSSI guarantee conditions 33 ZANUSSI 5 year cover Please note that the specifications of your appliance may differ slightly from those shown in this leaflet Specifications WDT 1061 A Dimensions Height 850mm 33 5 Width 600mm 23 6 Depth 550mm 21 7 Weight 178 51 81 Capacity for wash 10lb 4 5kg Capacity for drying 5lb 2 25kg Revolutions per minute 450 1000 Total power absorbed 2550W Heater rating wash 2300W Heater rating drying 1750W Motor rating Wash 250W Spin 350W Voltage 220 240V Frequency 50Hz Water load Normal 2 9 gallons 18 litres High 4 4 gallons 20 litres Pressure psi Maximum 110 Minimum hot 4 Minimum cold 7 A Programme chart B Detergent dispenser C ON OFF button CD D Mixed Fabric button wy Quickwash button j F Economy button G Half load Automatic drying button W H Drying time control knob I Programme control knob J Pilot light Door locked K Pilot light Turbo dry L Drain filter behind the small cover Installation Unpacking Having
10. up to a maximum of 1 5 kg 31b 20 4 Close the loading door 5 Set the drying time control as required using the 0 80 minute sector LOW when drying synthetic items and the 0 120 minute sector HIGH when drying cotton fabrics 6 Press and turn the programme control to H when drying cotton fabrics and S 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 an 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 delicate fabrics being dried If you have to interrupt the drying cycle press again the On Off pushbutton 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
11. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE AND CARE OF ZANUSSI WASHER DRYER The appliance of science a 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 ov
12. e 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 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 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 5 1 500 min 850 Finally make sure that with the machine in position the drain hose is not obstructed blocked or bent so s
13. e 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 telephone your local agent by looking in your telephone directory under Z This appliance complies with E E C directive no 82 499 of 7 6 82 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 ON OFF button D D Mixed Fabric button Quickwash button WJ F Economy button E G Half load Automatic drying button H Drying time control knob I Programme control knob J Pilot light Door locked K Pilot light Turbo dry L Drain filter behind the small cover 12 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 to 19 B Detergent dispenser The dispenser has three compartments two for detergent a and b and one for fabric conditioner figure 7 page 23 The fabric conditioner compartment is fitted with a removable filter To open the dispenser push back the hinged front hook your hand around the top edge and pull C On Off Pushbut
14. e 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 80 minutes at a low heat for synthetic fabrics Never attempt to turn the selector in an anticlockwise direction F Economy push button By pressing in this push button prior to selecting wash cycle A or B 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 14 I Programme control knob 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 to 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 The symbols around the dial indicate what stage the programme has reached Wash Rinses Spin tW Drain 0 Drying J Pilot light Door locked This pilot light comes on when the door safety
15. erload 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 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 tough 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 extensi
16. ess button Fast be coloureds Non fast D bc coloureds Quickwash D bc Press button 4 16 Wash cycle description and fabric guide White cottons and linens without special finishes Prewash at 40 C normal level Main wash at 95 C normal level 4 cold water rinses spinning White cottons and linens without special finishes Main wash at 95 C normal level 4 cold water rinses spinning White cottons and linens without special finishes Prewash at 40 C normal level Prolonged main wash at 60 C normal level 4 cold water rinses spinning White cottons and linens without special finishes Prolonged main wash at 60 C normal level 4 cold water rinses spinning Cottons linens and viscose Main wash at 60 C normal level 4 cold water rinses spinning Cottons linens and viscose Main wash at 40 C normal level 4 cold water rinses spinning Short main wash at 40 C normal level 4 cold water rinses spinning Position of Wash programme Dispenser Wash cycle description programme selector compartment and fabric guide Special F Cottons linens and viscose treatments 1 cold water rinse high level with intake of water mixed with liquid additive such as fabric conditioner Special treatment spinning Spin only G Cottons linens and viscose Spinning for 6 minutes with simultaneous water draining This is preceded by slow rotations of the drum and followed by a final
17. h 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 choose programme F or P according to the fabric The wash symbols The familiar wash code symbols which and detergents and because people are are found on the care labels in most tending to use fewer wash programmes clothes will gradually disappear and a and mix fabrics in one load The change new set of codes will be introduced This will bring the codes into line with the change is due to changes in fabrics labelling used in the rest of Europe Old Symbol New Symbol Wash Action Fabric Normal Maximum White Cotton or Linen without Special Finishes 7 Normal Maximum Cotton Linen or Viscose without Special Finishes Colourfast at 60 C wy No longer used White Nylon Polyester Cotton mixtures now included in Reduced Medium Nylon Polyester Cotton Viscose with Special Finishes Cotton Mix Normal Maximum Cotton Linen or Viscose Wy Colourfast at 40 C but not 60 C 6 Reduced Medium Acrylics Acetate Triacetate Wool mixes Polyester wool blends Much Reduced Wool wool mixes Silks Minimum f No longer used Silk now included in za printed acetate included in No longer used The new symbols have been used on the Programme G
18. harply 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 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 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 Th
19. ilar items eg cotton sheets and towels make up a load of any polycotton and cotton items and use one of the lower temperature washes N 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 22 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 forward figure 6 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 30 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 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 with washing powder The washing powder dispenser has three compartments figure 7 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 f
20. ine It is not absolutely necessary to add washing powder to the dispenser for this however you can add it if you prefer 29 Stain removal Some stains will not be removed in the wash It is 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 afterwards to remove any residual stain Ballpoint and felt tip ink Dab with methylated spirit on cotton or 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 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 30 Gloss Dab with methylated spirit or proprietary paint brush cleaner Test 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 manufacturer
21. ing machine Set the selector dial to G fast spin to remove the excess solution Then wash the nappies on programme B whites Dry and air them thoroughly Blankets Only wash blankets which are labelled as suitable for machine washing Use wash programme J woollens followed by programme Q 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 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 P 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 manufacturers 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 B or M according to the fabric Then follow the instructions for the machine dyeing Immediately after you have removed the dyed material from the machine set it to programme D to clean all traces of dye from the mach
22. les marked machine washable For best results do not wash more than 1 5 2kg 8 510 of synthetic fabrics in one load Synthetic fabrics need plenty of room to move around or they tend to crease 28 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 secure buttons Collect laces washable belts socks 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 31 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 district you can add water softening powder to the washing machine in compartment b For the quantity of water softener to use see packet directions 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 wash
23. llation 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 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 becom
24. machine set up again the programme and then turn on again 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 5 Ib for cottons and a maximum of 1 5 kg 310 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 secotr LOW for synthetics and the 0 120 minute sector for cottons After spinning the machine will automatically begin the drying cycle Depress the On Off pushbutton and the machine will automatically start Fabric Drying Times The drying times of all fabrics will depend on the extent to which they 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 sol
25. on dry Cupboard dry Synthetics 5 1 5 kg 3 Ib 65 75 mins Short spin 1 0 kg 2 lb 45 55 mins at 850 rpm 0 5 kg 1 0 35 45 mins The drying times given 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 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 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 dried from the load 3 Important Load only up to a maximum of 2 25 kg 510 of spun laundry into the drum Put it in loosely the load must be able to move freely inside the drum When drying synthetic clothes load only
26. 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 authorized 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 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 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
27. or 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 Amount of wash powder in grammes for a full load Pre wash wash Main wash following pre wash Hardness Average Very hard For half loads use about 3 4 of quantity For information regarding the degrees of hardness of water in your area ask the local Water Authority 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 into the compartment b immediately before starting the programme Using fabric conditioners When you want to use a conditioner put the measured amount follow manufacturers instructions into compartment e in the washing powder dispenser at the same time as you put in the washing powder Be careful not to fill the compartment ab
28. ove 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 Press in the on off pushbutton 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 If after the start of a programme you find you have selected the wrong one push the on off button in to stop the machine Then turn the dial clockwise to the correct position and press the on off button again to restart the washing cycle At the end of the programme push the same button in to switch the machine off 24 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 Q or R before opening the door Additional programmes Spin only This programme can be used to remove water from hand washed articles or any laundry whic
29. the front of the machine you merely screw them up or down figure 3 After levelling the machine lock the feet by means of the securing ring nuts Some vibration is inevitable especially if mounted on a wooden floor so make sure there is a gap of at least 12mm 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 8 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 figure 4 If only a cold water supply is available connect the two hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a Y connection piece Insta
30. ton To start the machine once a programme has been selected press this button in To stop the machine during a cycle press the button again At the end of the programme the machine stops automatically D Mixed Fabric Pushbutton Press this button when using programme K 40 to increase the wash times Ideal for washing together different types of fabrics such as cotton and synthetics E Quickwash Pushbutton 4 Press this button when using programme D for cotton or N for synthetics to reduce the wash times Ideal for washing lightly soiled items quickly G Automatic drying button Half load 4 This is useful if you want to wash half loads 2kg 4 1b instead of the usual 4 5kg 101 of cotton or linen items 1kg 2 lb instead of 2kg 4 Ib of synthetic items 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 Furthermore in the energetic programmes the number of rinses is reduced from 4 to 3 To do this first select the wash programme then push the Automatic dry button and then select the required drying time using control H After completing the washing cycle the machine will automatically begin the drying cycle 13 H Drying time control knob This selector allows you to choos
31. uide of this machine and are listed in the Programme Charts on pages 16 and 18 The new wash symbols will also appear on the side of Washing Powder packets 25 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 26 Cleaning the drain filter Open the small flap door figure 8 Unscrew and pull out the filter figure 8 9 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 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 Unscrew the hoses and remove the mesh filter lodged just inside the hose Run them under a fast
32. ve 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 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 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 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 Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
33. vents Woollens or mixed woollens which will shrink with heat Extremely delicate fabrics such as silk and synthetic curtains Sponge rubber and similar items Fibre glass items Fabrics tending to fray as for example carding wool cotton wool or excessively frayed carpets 21 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 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 with the number shown on the charts For example if your sheets have a label with number 95 in the wash tub you can choose either programme A or B 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 as J or K 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 10lb of cottons 1 5 2kg 3 4lb synthetics 1kg 210 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 sim
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