Zanussi WD 2290 Use & Care Manual
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1. even if it is plumbed in m If after commencing a wash you find that the wrong programme has been selected push the control knob fully in turning the indicator knob clockwise to the correct programme Then pull control knob fully out again 13 Washing powder should only be placed in the dispenser immediately prior to the start of a programme Do not leave washing powder in the dispenser for any length of time as it may form lumps which can be difficult to dissolve It is advisable to inspect the filters in the water inlet hoses periodically and clean if necessary 14 Servicing Should servicing be required for this appliance contact your local Service Agent but before requesting service the following simple checks may save you inconvenience and expenses e The machine won t start Check that the plug is firmly in the wall socket and that there is an electricity supply by plugging in another appliance the door of the machine is firmly closed the programme control knob is actually pulled out make sure the fuses of your electrical installation have not blown e The machine won t fill Check that the water tap is turned on and that there is sufficient pressure the fill hose is not sharply bent e The machine fills but the water empties from the drain hose Check that the end of the drain hose is not placed too low from floor level The machine won t drain or spin Check that the drain hos2. Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Operating instructions 1 Handle dispenser 2 Drying time control knob 3 Temperature control knob 4 Special features control knob 5 Program selector control knob 6 Drying pilot lamp 7 Mains pilot lamp Controls description 1 Handle dispenser 2 Drying Time Control Knob The drying time can be adjusted with this free running selector over a wide range of settings up to a total of 180 minutes 3 Temperature Control Knob With the temperature control knob thermostat you can select the washing temperatures shown on the powder dispenser This control knob is also free running so that you may set to any desired temperature even between the knob graduations 4 Special Features Control Knob This control knob has four settings corresponding to the following functions 4 1 Anti crease The Non Crease Feature as explained in the covering chapter above can be selected prior to starting a gentle action wash program except program L PURE NEW WOOL 4 2 No spin By turning the control knob to this No Spin setting the machine will carry out all strong action wash cycles without any spinning whatsoever which might prove quite expedient when you wish to wash heavily soiled robust whites in nearly boiling water and without spinning 4 3 Half load Economy Load This feature is fo
3. CUSTOMER SERVICE LIBRARY i MASTER COPY CRE a a Instructions for the use and care of WD 2290 washing machine amp tumble dryer Contents Installation Unpacking Positioning amp levelling Water connection Electrical connection Operation Controls description Loading the clothes Filling with washing powder Use of additives Which powder Selection of washing programme Starting Stopping Drying Wash cycle Fabrics drying times Care and cleaning Cleaning the machine Cleaning the drain filter Hints for care of washing powder dispenser Helpful tips for washing Servicing Page Page Page Page tA OO CO Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 10 11 Page 12 CO CO CO OO N NND Page 12 Page 12 Page 13 Page 13 Page 14 Technical data Width 23 6 ins 600 mm Overall depth excluding hose 23 6 ins 600 mm Height 33 5 ins 850 mm Weight 198 5 Ibs 90 kg Dry clothes capacity excluding synthetic fabrics and wool 10 lbs 4 5 kg Revolutions during spinning 800 r p m Total power absorbed 2740 W Heater rating 2500 W Heating drying 1350 W Motor rating during washing 240 W Motor rating during spinning 420 W Water load normal level 3 5 gals 16 1 Water load high level 5 7 gals 26 1 Maximum water pressure 110 p s i 759 kN m Minimum water pressure 7 p s i 48 kN m Supply voltage 220 240 V
4. Supply frequence 50 Hz Installation Unpacking After removing outer carton reinforcing angles and polythene wrapping proceed as follows undo the two winged screws A and B on the back of the washing machine fig 1 remove the two rods fastened by the winged screws A and B fig 2 tilt the machine and remove polystyrene base packing remove the four cardboard spacers which will have fallen to the bottom of the machine during the preceding operation Positioning amp Levelling Move the washer to its permanent operating location and carefully level it by adjusting the feet and locking them in position with the lock nut fig 3 It is reeommended to perform this work very accurately to avoid any vibration noise or shifting of the appliance during operation Also make sure that the washing machine does not touch walls furniture etc while working Water connection Water inlet hose if a cold water tap having a 3 4 gas thread spout is available the inlet hose fitted with the rubber sealing washer supplied with the machine should be connected as shown fig 4 IMPORTANT To obtain the best washing results it is necessary to use the cold water supply only If the water connection is made onto new pipes or onto pipes which have not been used for a long time it is advisable to run off a certain amount of water before connecting the machine This will avoid foreign matter blocking the fil
5. arefully It is also advisable to clean the cabinet from time to time with a wax polish applied with a soft cloth Filter cleaning The filter fig 8 is located on the front of the washer in the bottom right hand corner Its purpose is to collect fluff and any small objects safety pins coins etc inadvertently left in the laundry The filter should be cleaned periodically If the articles washed are mainly woolen items then the frequency of filter cleaning should be increased At the en of a washing programme place the free end of the drain hose at floor level in a basin to collect any excess water Remove the lower panel of the cabinet by lifting it slightly and pulling it outwards Before removing the filter place a small bowl on the floor below the filter cover to collect any water that may come out Unscrew the filter knob anti clockwise and pull the filter out fig 8 Clean filter and refit ensuring that the filter knob is screwed tight Hints for care of washing powder dispenser We recommend that the washing powder dispenser is checked regularly to ensure that it is clean and dry Do wipe the dispenser after each wash Should the dispenser require special cleaning the drawer can be completely removed and the interior cleared of any deposit The drawer can be removed from the front of the appliance by giving a sharp pull outwards A sharp tap with the palm of the hand may be necessary when
6. e Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property This guarantee does not cover any damage caused during transportation or the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Should you require service on your Zanussi appliance consult the enclosed list of service agents for your nearest Zanussi engineer If the product is under guarantee then you will be required to produce proof of date of purchase to the engineer Please ensure that the enclosed pre addressed card is stamped completed in full and forwarded to IAZ International UK Ltd to enable the guarantee to be recorded Also complete the space below as your own record of the guarantee GUARANTEE RECORD Appliance purchased from Guarantee card no Serial no Your name Address on _ Model no These details may be taken from your Guarantee Record Card pe maaa ae aaa IaIIIIaIaIIIIaIaIIaIaIaIIIaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa iaIaaaaaeaaiaaaaaaaaeaaauausuluastulululu 34292 7490 456789101112 81 R 220
7. e is not sharply bent kinked or placed in such a way as to obstruct a normal water flow the drain filter is not clogged The machine vibrates or is too noisy Check that the inner packing transit security was correctly removed as described in paragraph Unpacking the machine is correctly levelled as described in the relevant paragraph the washer is not too close to a wall or to the furniture ZANUSSI ELETTRODOMESTICI Industrie Zanussi spa ZANUSSI 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 the enclosed card We IAZ International UK Ltd guarantee 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 e The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on rating plate e The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions e The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us e The appliance is still in the possession of the original purchaser
8. if they are left in the machine at the end of the wash cycles To drain the water turn the program selector knob to cycle P draining amp gentle spinning or cycle R draining without spinning Position of Dispenser Wash cycle program selector compartment Wash cycle description and thermostat to be used Prewash in water at 40 C high level Main wash in wa ter at 60 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Main wash in water at 60 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level G Prewash in water at 40 C high level Main wash in wa ter at 40 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Main wash in water at 30 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Short main wash in water at 30 C high level 3 cold water rinses high level Spinning Rinses 3 cold water rinses high level pw fo Special N Intake of water mixed with liquid additive high level treatments Cc Special treatments Short spin only os foe Water draining followed by a short spin Water draining with a steady drum Extra prewash Special cycle for washing wool garments bearing the woolmark label Pure New Wool washing shrink resistant Prewash in water at 40 C high level followed by a soa king phase the laundry is left soaking in water To drain the water turn the program knob to cycle P drain with a gentle spin
9. o be found on the inside side of the front door Starting After loading the clothes the washing powder_and the fabric conditioners into the respective compartments make ue before you start the machine that the plug is in the wall socket the water tap is turned on fully open the drain hose is correctly placed the loading door is correctly closed You may now select the required wash cycle by turning the program control knob clockwise after making sure that it is pressed in select the required water temperature Selecte the required special features if any At this point to start the washing machine simply pull the programme control knob and the pilot lamp lights up Once it is started the machine will automatically carry out all phases of the selected program Stopping When the program is completed pilot lamp goes out the machine stops automatically You should now press in the program control knob and wait for about 1 2 minutes after the wash cycle is completed before you open the door so as to allow the door safety device interlock to release it Open the door only after the wash cycle is completed In the case of the gentle wash cycles don t forget to drain the water prior to opening the door If need be you may stop the machine at any given moment during the cycle by pushing in the program control knob When the wash cycle is completed it is advisable
10. o the mains pilot lamp and the drying cycle starts In the meantime till the first drying cycle is completed you might want to hang out the other half of the damp washing on the clothes line weather permitting that is During the drying cycle the preset time duration may still be shortened or extended however under no circumstances within the 20 to 0 minutes stretch because during this lapse of time both the machine and the laundry must be allowed to cool off If there is a power failure or some other interruption during a drying cycle you should remove the laundry from the machine without delay Durign the drum standstill there could be a heat build up which would result in undue overheating particularly of the more delicate laundry If you wish to interrupt the drying cycle instead push in the program control knob and open the loading door Fabrics drying times The drying times of all fabrics and clothes depend on the extet to which they were spin drained as well as on their distinctive features Consequently the times given are to be understood as 9 Energetic wash cycles For Cotton Linen and Hemp Fabrics Recommended wash load 10 Ibs 4 5 kgs max Wash cycle Whites heavy soil Whites White polycotton Fast coloureds heavy soil Fast coloureds Non fast coloureds heavy soil Non fast coloureds Special treatments Spin only 10 Position of program selector and the
11. on Connect the brown live wire to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red WARNING If the plug is not suitable it THIS APPLIANCE rae ae Aa off and the appropriate plug fitted MUST BE BARTHED This appliance complies with E E C directive No 76 889 of 4 11 76 relative to radio interference suppression The manufacturer declines to accept any liability should this safety measure not be observed Important The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE Your appliance is fitted with a moulded plug and cord The plug moulded onto the cord incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13 amp BS 1862 fuse Only ASTA approved fuses should be used The fuse cover carrier must be replaced in the event of changing the fuse The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost A replacement cover carrier can be obtained from your local Zanussi Service Agent whose address is listed in the enclosed Zanussi Service Agents Nationwide leaflet 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 in marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow
12. or R drain See the relevant paragraph Don t forget to unfold the clothes before you start this drying cycle 11 being a general indication only and as a matter of fact each housewife will soon work out specific times from her own personal experience Here then is a general indication of these average drying times with a drum load of normal laundry up to 2 5 kgs 5 5 lbs approximately 80 100 minutes for ironing dry and approx 120 140 minutes for ready to put away drying With a drum load of easy care clothes up to 1 kg 2 2 lbs approximately 40 60 minutes for ready to put away drying To prevent the formation of wrinkles and creases all clothes should be removed from the drum without delay after completion of a drying cycle 12 Care and cleaning Cleaning the machine Important Make sure that the plug has been removed from the socket prior to undertaking any kind of maintenance From time to time carry out a complete cycle without a washing load adding 1 oz of Calgon This should also be done when the washer has been out of use for a long time Leave the door ajar for about 2 hours after the wash to allow air to circulate freely inside th machine Plated polished and plastic parts and the glass door should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth never with an abrasive cleaning powder For the cabinet exterior use a lukewarm solution of mild soap then rinse and dry c
13. r reduced loads of clothes and saves both electricity and water Put up to 2 kgs 4 lbs of normal clothes or 1 kg 2 lbs of delicate clothes in the machine It is suggested that curtains or woollens are not washed on this programme as the low water level is not suitable for the washing of these types of fabrics 4 4 Normal This setting cuts out all special feature programmes described under paragraph 4 1 4 2 and 4 3 above All wash cycles selected with the program control knob 5 are carried out according to the respective strong action or gentle action program 5 Program selctor control knob By turning this program control knob clockwise you select the required wash cycle These wash cycles with the corresponding programmes number are also shown inside the fron door of the machine To start the washer dryer pull out the program control knob This control knob timer inches forward step by step during the whole cycle and only stops during the heating phase until the required temperature is reached 6 Drying pilot lamp The DRYING pilot lamp lights up whenever the machine performs a drying cycle see relevant chapter below 7 Mains pilot lamp The mains pilot lamp lights up to indicate that the power is on and that the machine is in operation Loading the clothes Open the front door Open the drum loading port by operating the door catch fig 6 Put the clothes into the drum in a uniform manner and clo
14. replacing the drawer Helpfull tips for washing Here are some practical hints to enable you to obtain the best washing results 8 Use a low suds washing powder specially made for front loading washing machines An excessive formation of suds will cause unsatisfactory operation The quantity of washing powder required depends on the amount of laundry and on how soiled it is It may therefore be necessary to vary the quantities suggested in this book according to experience To obtain the best results when washing wool do not wash more than 2 lbs at a time In order to get good results when washing synthetic material use a maximum washing load of 4 to 5 Ibs This is a special cycle for washing wool garments bearing the woolmark label Pure New Wool washing shrink resistant If your water is hard it can be softened by adding special products such as Calgon to the washing powder in the compartment B fig 7 These products facilitate the action of the washing powder and help to give better results Clothes should be sorted according to fabric type degree of soil and colour fastness Tears and open seams should be mended loose buttons secured zippers closed and laces or belts collected in a cotton bag Articles without a hem should not be washed Ensure pockets are emptied and spots of rust paint ink etc removed before washing Always turn off water taps fully when the machine is not in use
15. rmostat Dispenser compartment to be used Wash cycle description Prewash in water at 40 C normal level Main wash in water at 90 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Main wash in water at 90 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Special features position control knob NO SPIN Main wash in water at 90 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Draining without spinning Prewash in water at 40 C normal level Main wash in water at 60 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Main wash in water at 60 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Prewash in water at 40 C normal level Main wash in water at 40 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Main wash in water at 40 C normal level 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning 4 cold water rinses high level Spinning Intake of water mixed with liquid additive high level Special treatments Spinning Spinning for about 5 minutes with simultaneous water draining This is preceded by slow rotations of the drum Gentle wash cycles For Delicates Synthetics Mixed Fabrics and Woollens Recommended wash load max 3 5 lby 1 5 2 Kgs wool max 2 lbs 1 Kg NOTE There sis no water draining in the last rinse of the gentle wash cycles with the exception of the special wool program to prevent the clothes from creasing
16. se the loading port and the front door Filling with washing powder The washing powder dispenser is located on the fron left of the control panel It is very important to use a low sudsing powder see paragraph Which powder such as Persil Automatic or Bold Pull out the dispenser and add washing powder The amount of washing powder for the prewash should be put into section a fig 7 of the dispenser and the powder for the main wash should be put into section b Once the dispenser is filled close by pushing in Use of additives The washing machine is designed to carry out special treatments such as the addition of fabric conditioners automatically at the end of some washing programmes The conditioner liquids to be used should be put into compartment C fig 7 of the dispenser at the beginning of the programme These additives will be automatically used by the machine at the appropriate time Take care to use the correct amount of additive following the manufacturer instructions Which powder Do not use ordinary powders like Ariel Radiant Daz etc in your new washing machine The reason for this is very simple these powders produce so much lather that clothes are prevented from tumbling freely and cannot get properly clean Do use the right powder To get the best results we recommend Persil Automatic or Bold Like all modern automatic machines the WD 2290 works at peak efficiency
17. ters placed at the end of the water inlet hose Water outlet connection The drain pipe from this machine must connect into the main drain from the premises but not into the rainwater drain Information as to the type of drain servicing your premises can be obtained from a builder or the Local Authority The curved end of the outlet hose should be firmly hooked over the edge of a sink or connected to a suitable drain pipe in the wall or under the sink however such a drain pipe should havea built in air break in order to avoid water syphoning from the machine during draining The top of the drain hose curved end should not be lower than 50 ems 20 ins or higher than 85 ems 34 ins from floor level fig 5 The water should be able to drain freely and the end of the outlet hose must not be under water It is therefore advisable that the drain pipe if used has an internal diameter of at least 4 ems 1 5 ins Also ensure that the drain hose is not choked or placed in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow If the drain hose is to be hooked over the sink ensure that the sink is empty and that the sink plug is not blocking the plug hole If an extension is required its inner diameter must be the same as that of the original hose of the washer and its length must not exceed 2 metres 6 ft Plumbed installation It is important that work is carried out by a qualified plumber Electrical connecti
18. to unplug the machine from the wall socket and to turn off the water tap Drying 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 approx 0 5 liters 0 9 pints of water per minute Oo Dampness is removed from the drained laundry by means of a special heating element This dampness condenses in the machine However the small cold water supply causes the resulting steam to condense and the condensate is then drained together with the cooling water and eliminated throught the drain hose Consequently you have no need to worry about steamed up windows and walls nor is there any need to provide special ventilation of the room in which the machine is set up Proceed as follows to carry out a drying cycle 1 Remove all spin drained laundry from the machine 2 Sort the laundry to be ironed from the laundry to be only dried and put away 3 Important Load up to a maximum of 2 5 kgs 5 5 lbs of spin drained laundry into the drum and be careful to fill it in loose i e not crammed together In the case of easy care clothes load only up to a maximum of 1 kg 2 2 Ibs 4 Close the loading door 5 Turn the program control knob to T and pull out the control knob 6 Set drying time control knob as required The DRYING pilot lamp also lights up in addition t
19. with a low lather product Both these products balanced lather is specially designed to complement the cleaning action of these machines So use it regularly for trouble free washing and superb results The amount of powder in grams at full load Main Hardness of water in degrees French F Soft up to 12 Average 12 25 Hard 25 37 Very hard over 37 For hardness in ppm multiply indicated hardness value by 10 For information regarding the degree of hardness in your area enquire at competent local authority For reduced load or light soiling reduce the quantities accordingly 8 Do use enough powder To get your clothes really clean it is essential that enough powder is used in the machine The correct amount will depend on a number of things the hardness of water the size of the load and the amount of soiling present As a guide we suggest you follow the table shown and adjust the amounts in light of your personal experience You may find it helps to use a measuring cup at first Selection of washing programme The washing machine carries out 12 washing programmes and 7 additional programmes Each programme has been specially designed for a specific type of fabric e g cotton synthetic fibres wool etc and incorporates the H L C C care labelling scheme The appropriate programme must therefore be chosen according to the type of fabric to be washed Programme description is t
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