Zanussi 436 Washer/Dryer User Manual
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1. CONTENTS Warnings Page 3 Your appliance Page 4 Installation Page 5 Positioning ik Page 5 Door reversal instructions Page 5 Levelling Page 6 Electrical connections Page 7 Getting to know your machine Page 8 Control panel Page 8 Drying times Page 9 Drying Page 10 Useful hints Page 10 Maintenance and cleaning Page 11 External cleaning Page 11 Cleaning the filter Page 11 Cleaning the air condenser Page 11 Emptying the water reservoir Page 11 Servicing Page 12 Peace of mind for twelve months Page 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS with worktop without worktop DIMENSIONS 85 cm 82 cm 60 cm 60 cm 60 cm 57 cm WEIGHT 45 kg ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Max power absorbed 220 240 V 50 Hz 2700 W DRYING CAPACITY Stacking kit 5 kg 11 Ib 2 kg 4 5 Ib A special stacking kit is available through your nearest ZANUSSI Centre to enable the dryer to be mounted on top of a front loading washing machine WARNINGS It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or trans ferred 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 get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings These warnings have been provided in the inter est of safety You MUST read them carefully before installing o2. mended for tumble drying shrinking could still occur but once the garment is worn again it should regain its shape Starched Laundry Starched laundry can also be dried in the tumble dryer Make sure that the time selected is for iron dry After completion of the programme wipe out the drum with a damp cloth and dry to remove any traces of starch MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Important You must disconnect the appliance from the elec tricity supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work External cleaning Use only soap and water Rinse and dry thoroughly Important Never use abrasive or caustic products Cleaning the filter The tumble dryer cannot operate efficiently with a clogged filter The filter collects all the fluff which forms during drying and it is therefore essential to remove and clean this fil ter after each drying pro gramme You should not be alarmed by the amount of fluff which collects on the filter this is due to normal wear ing of the fabrics dried and not to incorrect operation of your machine Rubbing of the fibres during normal wear and washing forms fluff If laundry is dried on a line this fluff simply flies away whereas inside the tumble dryer it collects together and swells consider ably as a result of the drying action Cleaning the condenser unit Clean the air condenser periodically 3 or 4 times a year depending on how frequently the dryer is used Pull out
3. dryer to the same socket as your washing machine or any other appliance by means of an adapter Have an extra socket installed if necessary by a qualified electrician C This appliance complies with the following E E C Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 2 73 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent modifications 89 336 EEC of 3 5 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and subsequent modifications Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Control panel ZANUSSI 1 Programme chart 2 Water Full Indicator Light red RA This light illuminates when the reservoir is full or improperly fitted The programme will be interrupted 3 Door Open Button Q Depress this button to open the door The door of the machine can be opened at any time during the programme if you want to feel the dryness of the fabrics DRYING TIME 4 Mains On Light green f The pilot light indicates operating status 5 On OffDial Time Selector Dial Turn the dial clockwise to the right to select the time for drying see Chart page 9 At the same time the machine is switched on and the programme starts This dryer has two drying cycles of up to 120 and 80 minutes giving a high or low heat temperature accord ing to the fabric type When selecting the drying time you should remembe
4. is applica ble but subject to the owner s responsibility and cost to ensure the appliance meets the standards set by the country to which the product is taken The Zanussi company in the country concerned will be pleased to advise further Sight of your purchase receipt will be required by them 13 125997261
5. then 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 the mains lead are coloured in accor dance 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 To fit the plug proceed as follows GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE Connect the green and yellow earth wire to the termi nal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured 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 in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The plug moulded on to the lead incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13 Amp BS1362 fuse Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from your local ZANUSSI Service Centre whose address is listed in the Customer Care Booklet which accompa nies your instruction manual Avoid connecting the tumble
6. EPAIR Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or seri ous malfunctioning Refer to your local Zanussi Service Centre Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts GENERAL SAFETY a Itis dangerous to modify or try to modify the speci fications of this appliance in any way This appliance is designed to be used by adults Children should not be allowed to touch the con trols or play with the product a Pets and small children may climb into tumble dry ers Check your appliance each time before use ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION a The materials used on this appliance marked with the symbol are recyclable This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection contain ers a If you take your appliance to a refuse disposal site cut off the power cable flush with the appli ance to avoid the danger of the appliance being re used and disable the door catch to prevent children becoming trapped inside YOUR APPLIANCE 9 10 Worktop Reservoir Full Indicator Light Door Open Button Mains On Light On Off Dial Time Selector Dial Programme Chart Fluff Filter Door Catch Rating Plate 10 Ventilation Grille 11 Condenser Unit 12 Water Reservoir 13 Height Adjustable Feet oOoONOOVPOD INSTALLATION Positioning The appliance may be placed on any typ
7. e of flat floor It must be perfectly level use a spirit level if neces sary Adjust the feet to compensate for any uneven ness in the floor To ensure correct operation the surrounding area must be kept clean free of dust and fluff Air must be able to circulate freely all round the appli ance Do not obstruct the front ventilation grille or the air intake grilles in the back of the machine Do not remove the feet Do not reduce the clearance between the appliance and the floor by placing it on deep pile carpet or rugs as this could lead to a build up of heat which would adversely affect operation of the machine Important The hot air emitted by the tumble dryer can reach temperatures of up to 60 C The appliance must therefore not be installed on floors which are not resis tant to high temperatures The ambient temperature must not exceed 35 C even when the appliance is working If it does open the door or window Door Reversal Instructions The appliance is supplied with the door opening from right to left If you wish to change the opening direc tion proceed as follows see picture A 1 Unhook door stopper A from its seat a and loosen from hole b by a 90 rotation 2 Remove the plastic plug from hole c by a 90 rotation and re fix in hole b 3 Unscrew hinge B loosen the 2 screws holding the door securely and lower the door from the top pivot 4 Re insert pin F from t
8. for your usual laundry loads Do not start by selecting a long drying time It is better to determine the required degree of dryness by gradually increasing the drying time For a mixed load cotton and resistant synthetics for example select the time for the most delicate fibres and increase it by 10 mins Drying 1 Load the laundry Open the door by press ing button Y Load the items one at a time shaking them out loosely and close the door Check the laundry does not get caught between the door and filter Turn the selector dial clockwise to the required minute setting in the high or low temperature range according to the fabric The mains on light will il luminate and the dryer will start to work P0627 3 When drying is completed The machine stops automatically and the mains on light goes out If the laundry is still too damp select a further brief drying time bearing in mind that during the last 12 mi nutes the dryer carries out the cooling and anticrease treatment phase Remove the clothes from the machine Clean the filter after every drying programme A clean filter ensures correct functioning of the appliance 10 Useful hints Try to load to the maximum capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical For information here is a list of the average weights of some common laundry items Sheet 700 1000 g Tablecloth 400 500 g Kitchen towel 70 120
9. g Table napkin 50 100g Hand towel 150 250 g Bathrobe 1000 1500 g Man s shirt 200 300g Pillowcase 100 200 g Man s pyjamas 400 500 g Ladies nightdress 200 250g a Never tumble dry the following Particularly delicate items such as net curtains woollen silk fabrics with metal trim nylon tights bulky materials such as anoraks blankets eider downs sleeping bags feather quilts and any items containing rubber foam or materials similar to rub ber foam a Always follow the instructions on garment labels O Tumble dry normal high temperature O Tumble dry delicate low temperature E Do not tumble dry a Close pillowcases and covers with fasteners to prevent small laundry items getting tangled inside them Close press studs zips and hooks and tie belts and apron strings a Sort laundry according to type and degree of dry ing required Do not over dry laundry this avoids creasing and saves energy a Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as they could attract the fluff a Remove the laundry when the dryer has finished drying a To avoid a static charge when drying is completed use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers Laundry Shrinkage Certain fabrics such as woollens and silks are gener ally not suitable for tumble drying Due to the struc ture of some woollen garments which are recom
10. he door above and below on opposite sides respectively 5 Loosen door catch C by pressing both lugs together see small illustration 6 Loosen opposite plastic part D as in step 5 you may need to use a screwdriver to assist in both steps 5 and 6 7 Interchange and insert parts C and D 8 Remove screws E and refit on the opposite side Fix hinge B on the right handside Do not fully tighten the screws 9 To mount door see picture B Levelling First locate into upper right hand hole with upper Level the tumble dryer pin F into place by screwing or unscrewing the feet as required a Then place lower pin into the hinge B at the bot tom of the door a Align door before tightening hinge Accurate levelling will Tighten hinge gt keep vibration and AR noise to a minimum 10 Remove the plug from hole d and refix in gt de when the dryer is in hole a Fig A P0046 use 11 Fix door stopper A in hole c by 90 rotation 12 Hook door stopper A into hole d 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 Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should
11. o 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 a The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate a The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufac turer s operating and maintenance instructions a The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any per son not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be under taken by a Zanussi Service Force Centre Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property Exclusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic a Costs incurred for calls to put right machines improperly installed or calls to machines outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial or similar environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Zanussi manufacture which are NOT marketed by Zanussi Ltd a EEC Countries The standard guarantee
12. r that it includes a 12 minute cooling phase position 4 on the dial This phase should not be shortened stopped or avoid ed as this could cause skin burns or damages to the laundry Additional drying If at the end of the programme the laundry is still too damp set the dial for a further period of drying remembering to take into account the cooling period DRYING TIMES Cotton and Linen blue section Selector dial up to 120 minutes high temperature section Degree of drying required Degree of spin given Quantity Drying times and labels on articles rpm kg 1 mins 5 90 100 800 2 5 55 65 Store dry 5 75 90 1000 1200 2 5 45 55 5 65 80 800 2 5 45 55 Iron dry 5 60 75 1000 1200 25 35 45 high temperature Synthetics green section Selector dial up to 80 minutes low temperature section Degree of drying required Degree of spin given Quantity Drying times and labels on articles kg mins 2 40 50 Store dry Short spin 1 30 40 0 5 20 25 reduced temperature 1 Never overfill the drum do not load large quilts for example The laundry must be suitably spin dried in your washing machine before being placed in the tumble dryer 500rpm minimum Drying times vary according to The type of laundry The size of the load The degree of spinning prior to drying Drying times are given as a guide only Experience will soon enable you to estimate the drying time needed
13. r using the appliance INSTALLATION Any electrical work required to install this appli ance should be carried out by a qualified electri cian or competent person a Make sure that the appliance does not stand on its electrical supply cable a If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely USE a Always unplug the appliance after use a Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer Always load well spun laundry The higher the spin speed the lower the electricity consumption and the shorter the drying times a Never tumble dry items that have been in contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid These are of a volatile nature and could cause an explo sion a As some bulky items such as duvets and eider downs should be dried in large commercial machines because of their bulk check with the manufacturer of the item if it is suitable for drying in a domestic machine even if the dry weight of the item is within the limit advised a Always check that no cigarette lighters have been left in pockets a Leave the door slightly ajar when not in use to pre serve the door seal a The fluff filter must be cleaned after every use a Do not operate the appliance with a damaged filter or with no filter at all as this may cause a fire Do not overload the appliance Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the dryer SERVICE R
14. the condenser holding it at the top and remove all fluff Clean it with a brush and rinse it under the shower if necessary Also clean the outside removing all fluff Clean the rubber seal round the porthole door and the seal of the condenser in the inner door with a damp cloth Emptying the water reservoir Water extracted from the laundry condenses inside the machine and is collected in a reservoir The reservoir must be emptied after each drying cycle to ensure efficient operation when the machine is next used If this is not done a safety device trips pilot light LY on the control panel comes on and the programme stops leaving the laundry damp The reservoir can be emptied even in the middle of a programme The reservoir must be re inserted correctly Handy tip The condensed water may be used in a steam iron or to top up a battery etc In this case it must be filtered e g through a coffee filter 11 SERVICING Before contacting your local Zanussi Service Centre please make the following checks The tumble dryer will not start a door not closed properly appliance not plugged in a blown fuse power cut a selector dial incorrectly positioned water reservoir full or not properly inserted In this case pilot light L comes on Poor drying results a has the correct time been selected a do the filter and air condenser need cleaning is the drum over loaded is the
15. water reservoir empty and properly insert ed 12 If after the above checks there is still a fault call your local Zanussi Service Centre whose address can be found in the accompanying Customer Care Booklet and can also be found in your local tele phone directory under Z Please make sure you give the model and serial number of the appliance This information can be found on the rating plate or on the guarantee certificate Original spare parts can be purchased from Zanussi Service Centres 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 Service details adhesive label When you return your guarantee card to Zanussi Ltd you will receive a Appliance Guarantee And Maintenance Record together with an adhesive label containing the telephone number of your local Zanussi Service Centre The label can be adhered to the machine or adjacent furniture 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 t
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