Zanussi SL 227 T Use & Care Manual
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1. Operating instructions Preliminary check Carry out the following checks before using the machine is the plug in the socket and is the power switched on are the water inlet hoses connected to the taps and the taps turned on has the drain hose been placed over the edge of a sink or in a drain is the machine door properly closed Starting and stopping To start the machine select the programme required by turning the time control knob to the required number and pull out the control knob It should be noted that this knob freewheels in the on position therefore the programme selection cannot be changed without switching the machine off Once the machine is started it will automatically carry out all operations up to the end of the programme chosen and will automatically stop To switch the machine off or stop the machine in the course of a programme push in the timer control knob As a safety feature the door is automatically locked during the washing cycle and remains locked for a further 60 120 seconds after the machine finishes the programme or is switched off As an additional safety feature the door is also fitted with a double action catch To open the door pull the little handle to the left and at the same time rotate it towards the exterior fig 7 It should be noted that at the end of the washing programme a small amount of water collects in the folds of the door gasket this is normal and ca2. structions for the use and care of SL 227 T washing machine Index Technical data Installation Electrical connection Operating instructions Filling with washing powder Wash programmes Care and cleaning Helpful tips for washing Technical data page page page page page page 10 page 16 page 18 ono wh Width Overall depth excluding hose Height Weight Dry clothes capacity excluding synthetic fabrics and wool Heater rating Motor rating during washing Motor rating during spinning Water load normal level Water load high level Maximum water pressure Minumim water pressure cold Minimum water pressure hot Supply voltage 23 6 ins 600 mm 22 0 ins 560 mm 33 5 ins 850 mm 178 5 lbs 80 kg 9 lbs 4 5 kg 2500 W 300 W 600 e 3 1 gals 14 1 44 gals 20 1 110 psi 758 KN m 7 p s l 49 kN m 4 psi 27 kN m 220 240 V Installation Unpacking Remove the cardboard packing reinforcing angle pieces and polythene wrapping and proceed as follows Tilt the machine and remove base packing fig 1 Remove back panel and bracket securing motor to back of the appliance fig 2 Remove the screws securing the top of the machine and lift it off Remove the screws and nuts which fix the transit bar fig 3 to the cabinet Replace top and back panel Levelling Move the washing machine to its permanent ope
3. heats to approximately 40 C with a vigorous tumbling action Main Wash fills to low water level and heats to approximately 90 C with gentle tumbling action 4 rinses at high water level followed by a 5 minute spin Put the powder required for prewash into compartment A and for the main wash into compartment B If required pour the additive into compartment C taking care not to fill above the level of the filter incorporated in this compartment Main Wash fills to low water level and heats to approximately 90 C with gentle tumbling action 4 rinses at high water level followed by a 5 minute spin Prewash fills to low water level and to approximately 40 C with a ous tumbling action Mains Wash fills to low water level and heats to approximately 60 C with gentle tumbling action 4 rinses at high water level followed by a 5 minute spin Main Wash fills to low water level and heats to approximately 60 C with gentle tumbling action 4 rinses at high water level followed by a 5 minute spin Main Wash fills to low water level and heats to approximately 40 C with gentle tumbling action at high water level followed by ao minute spin 4 rinses in cold water at high water level followed by a 5 minute spin Put the powder required for the wash into compartment B If required pour the additive into compartment C taking care not to fill above the level of the filter incorporated
4. in the plug Check that the door is properly closed and the water taps are turned on Check that the drain filter or water inlets are not blocked Check that the drain hose is properly located and free from kinks and blockages 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 this guarantee 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 f ulty 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 e Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property This guarantee does not cover any damage caused during transportationgs the replacement of any light bulbs of r
5. followed by a 1 minute spin 15 Care and cleaning of 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 the 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 carefully It is also advisable to clean cabinet from time to time with a w4 polish applied with a soft cloth Filter cleaning The filter fig 9 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 periodically cleaned as follows At the end of a washing programme place the free end of the drain hose at floor level in a basin to collect any excess water 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 9 Clegm filter and refit ensuring
6. in this compartment Put the powder required for prewash into compartment A and for the main wash into compartment B If required the additive into compartment C taking care not to fill above the level of the filter incorporated in this compartment Put the powder required for the wash into compartment B If required pour the additive into compartment C taking care not to fill above the level of the filter incorporated in this compartment Put the powder required for the wash into compartment B If required pour the additive into compartment C taking care not to fill above the level of the filter incorporated in this compartment Synthetics wool delicates Note There is no water draining in the last rinse of the gentle action wash cycles to prevent the clothes from creasing if they are left in the machine at the end of the wash cycle To complete the cycle turn the timer knob centering it on the letter S to obtain the water draining followed by a 1 minute spin Do not forget to drain the water prior to opening the door 12 Special Treatments G Spin H White Nylon Heavy Soil 7 I White nylon 2 L Minimum Iron U7 M Delicates t67 N Rinse with cold water at low water level followed by a 5 minute spin 5 minute spin Prewash fills to high water level and heats to approximately 40 C with gentle tumbling action Main Wash f
7. that the fil nob 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 replacing the drawer 17 Helpful tips for washing Here are some practical hints to enable you to obtain the best washing results Use a low suds washing powder such as Persil Automatic 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 5 to 6 lbs If your water is hard it can be softened by adding special products such as Calgon to the washing powder in the appropriate compartment These products facilitate the action of the washing powder and help to give better results C
8. the wash into compartment B If required pour the additive into compartment C taking care not to fill above the level of the filter incorporated in this compartment 13 14 Woollens 1 WS P Drain S Purpose of the Economizing Cycle Pushbutton Il you require to wash a reduced load of clothes maximum 4 lbs by pressing in the pushbutton marked by the letter E all water loads will be effected only up to normal level This ensures a substantial saving in terms of time electric power consumption although it still gives very good washing results This pushbutton should not be used when washing woollens as these require a wash cycle and rinses with plenty of water Purpose of the Non Crease Pushbul When washing synthetics or drip dry materials on cycles I L M N we suggest to depress the pushbutton marked by the symbol oA The washing machine will thus operate in such a way as to avoid the creasing of synthetic fabrics Note The non crease pushbutton should not be selected when washing woollens a Main Wash fills to high water level and Put the powder required for the wash into heats to approximately 40 C with gentle compartment B tumbling action If required pour the additive into 3 rinses at high water level followed by compartment C taking care not to fill a 1 minute spin above the level of the filter incorporated in this compartment Water draining
9. water It is therefore advisable that the drain pipe if used has an internal diameter of at least 4 cms 1 5 ins Also ensure that the drain hose is not chocked or placed in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow If the drain hose is to be hooked over the sink e e that the sink is empty and that t k 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 lenght must not exceed 2 metres 6 ft Plumbed installation It is important that work is carried out by a qualified plumber Use from existing taps Mixer taps are unsuitable and must not be used Connect the red pipe connection to the hot tap and the other to the cold tap see note below Important If the rate of flow on the cold water valve is too slow remove the flow control device of the valve If the pressure on the hot tap exceeds approximately 10 lb per square inch it will be necessary to fit the flow control device which is supplied with the washing machine in the hot water valve Tap connections For taps with a 3 4 inch gas thread fit the washers to the inlet hoses and connect as shown fig 6 If the water supply is from new pipes or from 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 filters
10. Electrical connection Warning this appliance must be earthed 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 If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug this is what you have to do Connect the green and yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown live wire to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The plug moulded on to the cord incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13 Amp BS 1362 fuse Only ASTA approved or certified fuses should be used The fuse cover carrier must be replaced in the event of changing fuse The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from Zanussi Service Agents whose addresses are listed on the attached Zanussi Service Agents Nationwide This appliance complies with E E C directive No 76 889 of 4 11 76 relative to radio interference suppression
11. emovable 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 on Guarantee card no Model no Serial no Your name These details may be taken from your Guarantee Record Card Address P604 34292 7012 R 180
12. ills to high water level and heats to approximately 60 C with gentle tumbling action at high water level followed by a inute spin Main Wash fills to high water level and heats to approximately 60 C with gentle tumbling action 3 rinses at high water level followed by a 1 minute spin Main Wash fills to high water level and heats to approximately 48 C with gentle tumbling action 3 rinses at high water level followed by a 1 minute spin Mains Wash fills to high water level and heats to approximately 40 C with gentle tumbling action 3 rinses at high water level followed by a 1 minute spin Pour the additive into compartment C taking care not to fill above the level of the filter incorporated in this compartment Put the powder required for prewash into compartment A and for the main wash into compartment B If required pour the additive into compartment C taking care not to fill above the level of the filter incorporated in this compartment Put the powder required for the wash into compartment B If required pour the additive into compartment C taking care not to fill above the level of the filter incorporated in this compartment Put the powder required for the wash into compartment B If required pour the additive into compartment C taking care not to fill above the level of the filter incorporated in this compartment Put the powder required for
13. lothes 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 even if it is plumbed in If after commencing a wash you find that the wrong programme has beem selected push the control knob fully in turning the indicator knob clockwise to the correct programme Then pull control knob fully out again 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 18 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 Special cycle for washing wool garments bearing the Woolmark Label Pure New Wool including blankets and wool mixtures with cotton or rayon Silk eo u a 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 Check that the power supply is working by plugging in another appliance Check that the fuse has not blown
14. rating position and carefully level it by adjusting the feet locking them in position with the lock nut A fig 4 It is important that special care is taken in the levelling of the appliance in order to avoid any vibration or movement during operation When positioning the machine a small space must be allowed all round so that it cannot touch the walls or adjacent furniture while it is operating Water connection The machine may either be plumbed in or connected to existing taps Details are given below Water supply Separate supplies of hot and cold water are necessary Single outlet gas or electric heaters are not suitable 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 v As q o 2 a N 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 have a 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 The water should be able to drain freely and the end of the outlet hose must not be under
15. re should be taken to avoid dripping when opening the door This water anyway can easily be removed with the aid of a sponge Selection of washing programme The washing machine carries out 10 washing programmes and 3 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 Filling with washing powder The washing powder dispenser is located on the front left of the control panel It is very important to use a low sudsing powder see paragraph Which powder such as Persil Automatic Pull out the dispenser and add washing powder The amount of washing powder for the prewash 2 3 ozs should be put into section A of the dispenser fig 8 and the powder for the main wash 3 4 ozs 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 liquids to be used should be put into compartment C fig 8 of the dispenser at the beginning of the programme and will be automaticallyggmed by the machine at the appropriate ti Take care to use the correct amount of additive following the man
16. ufacturers instructions Which powder Do not use ordinary powders like Ariel Radiant Daz etc in your new Zanussi SL227T 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 from the SL227T we recommend Persil Automatic Like all modern automatic machines the SL227T works at peak efficiency with a low lather product Persil Automatic s balanced lather is specially designed to complement the cleaning action of these machines So use it regularly for trouble free washing and s b results se 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 below and adjust the amounts in light of your personal experience You may find it helps to use a measuring cup at first Small Load or Full Load or Light Soiling Heavy Soiling Soft Water Soft Water 1 cup 1 2 cups Hard Water Hard Water 1 2 cups 2 3 cups Washing programmes Cotton Linen 10 Whites heavy soil U7 A Whites B Fast Coloureds heavy soil C Fast Coloureds 2 D Non Fast Coloureds 57 E Rinses F Prewash fills to low water level and
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