Zanussi FC 1200W User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

WASHING MACHINE

FC 1200W

822 90 14-85

Contents

For the user

Important safety information 3
Description of the appliance 4-5

- Machine front

- Machine rear

- The control panel

Using your appliance 6

- Loading the machine

- Adding detergent and fabric conditioner

- Starting the machine

Hints & Tips 7
Programme chart 8-9
Wash symbols 10
Which detergent? 11
And in which form? 11
Maintenance and cleaning 12

- The cabinet

- The detergent dispenser

- Inside the opening for the detergent dispenser

- Cleaning inside the machine

- Descaling

- Protecting the machine against freezing

Something Not Working 13
Service 14

- Service and spare parts

- Customer care

Guarantee Conditions 15

For the installer

Technical specifications 16
Unpacking the machine 17

- If the machine is damaged

- When lifting the machine

- Transit locking devices

- Identification of materials

Installation 18-19

- Levelling the machine

- Water inlet

- Water drainage

- Power supply

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Guide to use the instruction book

The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions:

Safety instructions
Step by step instructions
Hints and tips
Environmental information

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822 90 14-85

Installation

■ All packaging and transit locking devices must be

removed before the machine is first used. If they are
not, the result may be damage to the machine or other
property. See the section

Transit locking devices.

■ All installation work and other work done on the product

must be carried out by a qualified technician. Work
performed by persons with inadequate knowledge
may adversely affect the satisfactory functioning of
the product and may cause personal injury or damage.

■ The machine is heavy, so take care when lifting it.

Never lift the machine by gripping its control panel,
door, or detergent dispenser.

■ Make sure that the power cord is not nipped or other-

wise damaged and that its hoses do not get crushed
or kinked when moving the machine in connection
with installation or cleaning etc.

■ If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced

by a special cable or assembly available from the
manufacturer or its service agent.

Child Safety

■ The washing machine should be used by adults only.

Do not allow children to play with it or touch its controls
and moving/movable parts.

■ When the machine is operating, the door glass will

get hot, so it should not be touched. Keep children
away from the machine when it is operating.

■ Before loading the machine, check that there are

no foreign objects or pets inside the drum.

During Use

■ This machine is intended only for normal domestic

washing and only in accordance with these instructions.
Using it for other purposes could lead to physical
injury or damage to property.

■ Only machine-washable items should be washed in

the machine. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer or
retailer of the item.

■ Follow the recommendations of the care label, and

make sure that pockets are empty and zips and buttons
are done up before washing.

■ Objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws and

other hard objects can cause serious damage to the
machine. Make sure that all pockets have been emptied
before putting garments into the machine.

■ Remove stains such as rust, dye, ink and grass before

machine-washing.

■ Avoid washing clothes which are frayed or excessively

worn.

■ Items which have been treated with chemicals such

as stain removal products, liquid domestic cleaning
products and similar must be rinsed thoroughly by
hand before they can be washed in the machine.

■ Wash small items such as thin socks, garment

ties/laces, lace items etc. in a special laundry net
to prevent them from getting between the inner
and outer drums.

■ Always follow the recommendations of the manu-

facturers of detergent and fabric conditioner concerning
the quantities of these products to use. Using too
much can damage your laundry items.

■ Do not overload the drum. Overloading impairs the

machine's performance and can damage laundry
items.

■ Before opening the door always check that the water

has been pumped out of the machine.

■ Do not leave the premises while the machine is

operating.

■ After using the machine, turn off its water supply and

disconnect it from the power supply. When removing
the electrical plug, grip the plug, not the lead.

■ Leave the door ajar when the machine is not in use,

to prevent any stale odour.

■ Make sure that the machine is disconnected from the

power supply during cleaning and maintenance work.

■ Servicing and repairs must be carried out by a service

company authorised by the supplier. Use only spare
parts supplied by these. Never try to repair the
machine yourself.

Conservation

In the interest of the environment:

■ At the end of the machine's useful life, disconnect

the electrical plug from the power supply, then cut
the electrical lead at the point where it enters the
machine. Make quite sure that children will not be
able to play with the severed lead and plug.

Important safety information

Before installing and first using the washing machine, read the instruction booklet carefull y, including
its hints and warnings. Doing so will ensure that your machine will perform properly and to best
advantage. Anyone using the machine should be thoroughly familiar with its instructions for use
and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure they remain with the machine if it is
moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life can be properly inf ormed on appliance use
and safety.

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Machine front

Description of the appliance

Control panel

Door

All feet adjustable

Door latch

Machine rear

Transit locking
devices

Discharge hose

Electrical lead

Inlet hose, cold fill

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Description of the appliance

Push-button switches

– After selecting the wash programme and
temperature, push this button in to start the machine.
(See 8, Indicator light).

– An optional function which increases the
volume of water for rinsing in Cotton programmes,
and adds one extra rinse.

– An optional function. When this button is
pressed in, the programme will stop at the end of
the last rinse, and the rinse water will be retained
in the machine. This function is available for the
Synthetics, Delicate, and Wool programmes, to
minimise creasing in synthetic fibres. Once the
programme has stopped on rinse-hold, if you wish
to end the wash with both emptying of water and
spinning of the load, press the option button again
so it pops out. If you wish to end the wash by
emptying the water without spinning, you have to
advance the programme control knob manually,
to programme setting L. Before you advance the
programme control knob manually, we recommend
that you first press the On/Off button to switch the
machine off (button pops out). Once the programme
control knob is set at L, press the On/Off button
again (button remains in) to complete the programme.

– An optional function which reduces the
maximum spin speed:
Cotton programme: 1100 ➔ 600 rpm.

Synthetics/Delicate programmes: 600 ➔ 400 rpm.

Knob controls and detergent dispenser

Temperature control – For setting temperatures

between and 90°. Follow care label recommen­dations.

Programme control – For setting programme
type.

See Programme Chart.

Detergent dispenser – With separate compartments
for detergent and fabric conditioner. Pre-wash
detergent is to be added straight into the drum,
using a dosing device.

Indicator light – Comes on approx. 5 seconds
after the ON/OFF button is pressed, when the
door is locked electrically and the machine starts.
The light goes out approx. 2–3 minutes after the
end of the programme and the door is unlocked.

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4

5

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8

7 8 1 432 5 6

The control panel

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Using your appliance

The very first time that the machine is used you should
run a wash programme with no load in the drum, to clear
any residues which may have been left by the manufac­turing process. Pour approx. 100 ml of detergent straight
into the drum and run programme G, 40° C.
When the programme has ended the machine will be
ready for use.

Loading the machine

Pull the door latch gently to open the door. Put the items
to be washed inside the drum. Large and small items can
be mixed. Try always to wash full loads: for maximum load
weights see the programme charts. You should only reduce
the load weight for heavily-soiled items and sensitive fabrics.
One way of achieving the maximum load size is to fill the
drum with dry items, but without forcing them in. Another
way is to weigh the first loads you wash, so you learn to
estimate the right load size. Close the machine door.

Adding detergent and fabric conditioner

The amount of detergent you use has an impact on the
performance of any washing machine. Both too much
and too little can cause problems. Use only detergent for
automatic washing machines, and follow the manufacturer's
instructions when measuring the quantity.
Increase the quantity of detergent if the load is heavily
soiled or if you have a hard water supply. Decrease the
amount for lightly soiled items or less than a full load.
Excessive foaming may indicate you have used too much
detergent.
The detergent dispenser is used for fabric conditioner and
detergent for the main wash. Put the detergent in the larger
compartment on the left (Fig 1) and the fabric conditioner
in the smaller one on the right (Fig. 2). Never fill the com­partment for fabric conditioner higher than the maximum
level marked on it. If using pre-wash, add the detergent
for this straight into the drum.

Starting the machine

Before starting the programme, check:

that the door is closed
that the machine is plugged in and switched on at
the wall socket
that the machine's water supply is turned on

Set the temperature (Fig. 3), select the programme (Fig. 4)
and press any option buttons you require. Then press the
ON/OFF button to start the wash. The indicator light will
come on and after 5 seconds the door locks shut electrically
and the machine starts working.

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Hints & Tips

For Best Washing Results

• Load the laundry loosely alternating large items with
small ones.

• Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric, colour
fastness and degree of soilage.

• White items should not be washed with coloured items.

• Wash new coloured items separately when washing
for the first time.

• Treat stains such as paint, ink, rust and grass before
washing.

• Avoid washing frayed or torn articles.

• When washing fabrics requiring different wash
temperatures, always select the lowest temperature.

• Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the
appliance.

The average weights of the most common items are
listed below as a guide:

1000g = 1kg

Sheet 700-1000 g
Pillow case 100-200 g
Tablecloth 400-500g
Serviette 50-100 g
Tea towel 70-120 g
Linen hand towel 100-150 g
Towelling hand towel 150-250 g
Towelling bath towel 700-1000 g
Bath robe 1000-1500 g
Man’s shirt 200-300 g
Apron 150-200 g

Always:

• Empty pockets.

• Ensure buttons and zips are fastened.

• Consult the care label on the garment. Only wash
fabrics wich are designed to be machine washed.

• Place small items such as socks, laces, hand­kerchiefs 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.

Items that should not be put in the machine:

• Underwired bras.

• Garments which have been in contact with volatile
or petroleum based products.

• Some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in
large commercial machines. Check with the manu­facturer of the item.

Help the Environment:

To save water, energy and help protect the environment.

• Do not use a pre-wash for normally soiled washing.

• Wash full loads.

• Pre-treat stains and then wash at a lower temperature.

• Only use the advised quantities of detergent and
fabric softener.

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Programme chart

Cotton (dry load weight: 3.0 kg)

Load

type

White

articles

White

articles

Fast

Coloureds

Quick

wash

Spin

Drain

Heavily

soiled

Normally

soiled

Normally

soiled

Lightly

soiled

A

C

B

D

E

L

90

90

60

40

~147

~135

~110

~91

~8

~2

90° programme with
pre-wash. 3 rinses and
spin at 1 100 rpm.

60° programme without
pre-wash.
3 rinses and spin at
1 100 rpm.

Non-fast

Coloureds

Normally

soiled

C 40

~110

40° programme without
pre-wash.
3 rinses and spin at
1 100 rpm.

90° programme without
pre-wash.
3 rinses and spin at
1 100 rpm.

Quick wash programme
30°-40° without pre­wash. 3 rinses and spin
at 1 100 rpm.

Draining and spin at
1 100 rpm.

Draining

Degree of

soiling

Temp.

setting

Progr.

selection

Progr. time

(min.) ❋

Programme

content

❋ The programme times are intended as a guide only. The actual time will vary depending on incoming water

pressure and temperature.

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- Rinse-hold is an optional function available for the Synthetics, Delicate, and Wool programmes. To select
rinse-hold, press the option button on the machine control panel. Rinse-hold means that the programme halts and
the water from the last rinse is retained in the machine to minimise creasing in synthetic fibres.
Once the programme has stopped on rinse-hold, if you wish to end the wash with both emptying of water and
spinning of the load, press the option button again so it pops out.
If you wish to end the wash by emptying the water without spinning, you have to advance the programme control
knob manually, to programme setting L. Before you advance the programme control knob manually, we recommend
that you first press the On/Off button to switch the machine off (button pops out). Once the programme control knob
is set at L, press the On/Off button again (button remains in) to complete the programme.

Synthetics and Delicate (dry load weight: 1.5 kg)
Wool (dry load weight: 1.0 kg)

Load

type

Synthetics

Drain

Synthetics

Delicate

fabrics

Woollens

Normally

soiled

Lightly

soiled

Normally

soiled

Lightly

soiled

F

L

F

G

H

60

40

30

40

~74

~2

~74

~56

~50

60° programme without
pre-wash.
3 rinses and spin at
600 rpm.

Draining

40° programme without
pre-wash.
3 rinses and spin at
600 rpm.

30°-40° programme
without pre-wash.
3 rinses and spin at
600 rpm.

-40° programme
without pre-wash.
3 rinses and spin at
600 rpm.

Degree of

soiling

Temp.

setting

Progr.

selection

Progr. time

(min.) ❋

Programme

content

Spin

K

~8

Emptying and spin at
600 rpm.

❋ The programme times are intended as a guide only. The actual time will vary depending on incoming water

pressure and temperature.

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Wash symbols

Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling
code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct
programme on your washing machine.

WASHING SYMBOL

BLEACHING

IRONING

DRY CLEANING

TUMBLE DRYING

WASH ACTION

Normal (Maximum)

Normal (Maximum)

Reduced (Medium)

Much Reduced (Minimum)

Hand wash only

Chlorine bleach may be used

Normal (Maximum)

Reduced (Medium)

White Cotton or Linen
without Special Finishes

Cotton, Linen or Viscose
Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C.

Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate,
Wool mixes, Polyester/wool

Wool, Wool mixtures, Silks

Do not machine wash

Hot Iron Cotton, Linen, Viscose

Warm Iron Polyester mixtures, Wool

Cool Iron

May be dry cleaned. Other letters and/or a bar beneath the circle
will indicate the required process to the dry cleaner.

A cross through any symbol means ‘DO NOT’

Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester

May be tumble dried

With high heat setting

With low heat setting

X

Cotton, Linen or Viscose
without Special Finishes
Colourfast at 60°C

Nylon, Polyester/Cotton
Viscose with Special Finishes
Cotton/Acrylic Mix

FABRIC

P

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Which detergent?

To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your
appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in
your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended
for use in automatic machines.

To maintain the appearance of your clothes and house­hold textiles and to make them last longer you should use
different types of detergent for different washes, whether
for whites, colours or delicates.

Whites

We recommend the Ariel product
range which is biological and
designed to provide excellent
cleaning and stain removal even
at low temperatures.

Non Biological

If you prefer to use a non biological
detergent, which does not contain
enzymes we recommend Fairy.
Fairy provides good cleaning and
stain removal.

Coloureds

For coloured items you should use a
detergent which is designed to clean
while maintaining the original colour.
Ariel Color does not contain bleach and
therefore helps to preserve colours.

Delicate Items

When washing delicates such as
woollens, you should use a product
which is specially designed to care to
care for fine fabrics. Drefs Automatic
is suitable for woollens and other
delicates.

Laundry Bleach

For additional stain removal you
may wish to use a product such as
Ace Gentle Bleach which is used
in addition to your chosen detergent.
Ace is suitable for all washable
fabrics including silks, woollens
and coloureds.

And in which form?

Not only are there different types of detergent, but they
are also available in different forms. Whether you choose
a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is down
to personal choice.

Traditional Powders

Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do
not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum.

Traditional Liquids

Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of
the detergent drawer marked with the symbol , start
the machine immediately upon placing the detergent in the
dispenser drawer. Alternatively the detergent is measured
into the specially designed dosing device❋ which should

be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the
machine drum.

Compact Powders and Liquids

Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are also
known) are available in liquid or powder form, and generally
require a smaller dosage. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions to ensure the most economical usage.
Pour the detergent directly into the dispenser drawer, or
alternatively measure the detergent into the specially
designed dosing device❋ which should be placed on top

of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum.

❋ If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer,

please ensure the dosing device/ball is removed
before carrying out a drying programme.

Fabric Conditioners

These are ideal for improving ‘softness’ and also reduce
static cling on synthetics and make ironing easier.
They are available in two types:

For example Lenor liquid fabric
softener, for use in the washing
machine/washer dryer. The liquid
fabric softener should be poured into
the compartment marked with the
symbol .
Follow the manufacturer’s dosage
instructions and never exceed the
MAX level.

Bounce conditioning sheets for use
in a tumble dryer. We recommend the
conditioning sheets are pinned (using
a safety pin to an article of laundry and
placed in the tumble dryer).

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The cabinet

Clean the outside surfaces of the machine using a mild
(non-abrasive) household cleaning product. Finish by
removing remaining traces of the product with a damp cloth.

The detergent dispenser

In time, residues of detergent and fabric conditioner are
likely to build up inside the detergent dispenser. It should
be cleaned at regular intervals by flushing it out with water.
If necessary, the whole dispenser can be taken out of the
machine for cleaning. You need to pull it firmly outwards,
so that it comes free of a retaining stop (Fig. 1).
To remove the siphon (at the inside edge of the dispenser)
for cleaning, you need to press it inwards and pull it upwards
at the same time (Fig. 2). When you put it back, press it
downwards until you hear a distinct click.

Inside the opening for the detergent
dispenser

Detergent residues can also build up inside the opening
for the detergent dispenser. You can use an old toothbrush
for cleaning this area (Fig. 3). When you have finished and
put back the dispenser, run a short programme with no
wash load in the machine to rinse it clean.

Cleaning inside the machine

If you mostly use your machine for low-temperature washes
and/or if you use only very little detergent, you should clean
the inside of the machine about once a month. This will
prevent mould or stale odours from developing.
Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder
(such as Ariel Futur) and run a wash programme at the
highest temperature with no wash load in the machine.

Descaling

If your water supply is harder than 7° dH, you should descale
your washing machine at least once every three months.
Use approx. 150 ml of citric acid instead of detergent and
run a wash programme at the highest temperature with no
wash load in the machine. Limescale deposits on compo­nents such as the machine's heating element will reduce
their service life. (Contact your water company to find out
the hardness level of your local water supply).

Protecting the machine against
freezing

If the machine is kept in a place where the temperature
may sometimes falls below 0° C, there is a risk that the
small amount of water which remains inside parts of the
machine after normal use will freeze and damage it.
To prevent this you should:

Turn off the water supply to the machine and dis­connect the water intake hose from the supply pipe.

Select a wash programme, start the machine and let
the programme run for a short time.

Lower the tap end of the intake hose to floor level.

Use a container such as a bowl to catch water running
out of it.

Turn the programme control knob to an Drain pro­gramme, restart the machine and let that programme
run for a short time.

Release the discharge hose from the plastic clip
on the machine rear. Place the end of the hose in
a bowl or bucket.

When you begin using the machine again, you will need
to reconnect the water intake and discharge hoses.

Do not use cleaning products which contain
alcohol (spirits), thinners and similar substances.

Maintenance and cleaning

3

2

1

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Something Not Working

The machine will not start.

The machine is not filling with water.

The machine is discharging water at
the same time as filling.

The machine will not empty or spin.

The machine is leaking or overflowing.

The machine is vibrating or noisy.

The machine door will not open.

■ Have you pressed the ON/OFF button?

■ Has the machine no power supply?

■ Check circuit-breakers/fuses (start with fuse in electrical plug).

■ Is the door closed properly?

■ Have you set the programme control knob properly?

■ Is the machine's water tap turned on?

■ Is the machine's water tap turned on?

■ Has your domestic water supply been cut off temporarily?

■ Is the water intake hose kinked or blocked?

■ Is the filter inside the intake hose blocked?

■ Is the water pressure too low?

■ Is the end of the discharge hose too low down?

(See Installation)

■ (If discharge hose empties into wall standpipe:) is there

still a proper air gap between the end of the discharge
hose and the wall standpipe?

(See Installation.)

If the machine needs to be emptied manually:
release the discharge hose from the plastic clip on the
machine rear. Lower the end of the hose to floor level,
letting it empty into a suitable container.

■ Is the programme one which pauses with rinse-hold?

(Must be advanced manually to empty or spin.)

■ Is the discharge hose kinked or blocked?

■ Has the hose been lengthened according to the instructions?

(See Installation.)

■ Have you used too much detergent?

■ Have you been using the detergent for automatic machines?

■ Are the hoses correctly installed?

(See Installation.)

■ Is the detergent compartment blocked?

■ Have you removed all the transit locking devices?

■ Has the machine been installed on a suitable surface

and levelled?

■ Is the machine knocking against a wall?

■ Is the machine standing firmly on all four feet?

■ Did you wait 2-3 minutes after the end of the programme and

has the indicator light gone out?

Read the section Loading the machine on door opening.

Never try to force the door open. Contact service.

Symptom Check

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling
out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.

Never attempt to repair the washing machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by unauthorised or inexperienced
persons can cause injury or serious malfunctioning.

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Service and Spare Parts

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish
to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Service
Force Centre by telephoning:

08705 929929

Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service
Force Centre covering your post code area.

For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further
information about Service Force, please visit the website at
www.serviceforce.co.uk

For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us at
the address below:

Zanussi Electrolux
Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd
Long Mile Road
Dublin 12
Republic of Ireland
Tel: + 353 (0)1 4090751
Email: [e-mail]

Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read
the details under the heading ”Something Not Working”.

When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to
give the following details:

1. Your name, address and post code

2. Your telephone number

3. Clear and concise details of the fault

4. The model and serial number of the appliance
(found on the rating plate)

5. The purchase date

Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee
documentation is required for in-guarantee service calls.

Customer Care Department

For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi Electrolux
appliance or for further information on Zanussi Electrolux
products, please contact our Customer Care Department by
letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at
www.zanussi.co.uk

Customer Care Department
Zanussi Electrolux
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
Tel: [phone] *

* call to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

Service

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Guarantee Conditions

Standard guarantee conditions

We, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this ZANUSSI ELECTROLUX
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 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
instructions

• The appliance has not been serviced, maintained repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not
authorised by us

• All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Zanussi Electrolux Service Force Centre

• Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company’s property

• This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights

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.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

• Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or
removable parts of glass or plastic

• Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the
United Kingdom

• Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are the subject to rental
agreements

• Products of Zanussi Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi Electrolux

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject
to the following qualifications:

• The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product

• The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country
of use for this brand or range of products

• This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user

• Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area

• The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household

• The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country

Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your new
home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you
and your appliances.

France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nurnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]
Ireland Dublin [phone]

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Installation instructions

DIMENSIONS Height 67 cm

Width 49.5 cm
Depth 51.5 cm

WEIGHT (net) 54 kg

RECOMMENDED CAPACITY Cotton 3.0 kg
(DRY WEIGHT) Synthetics/Delicate 1.5 kg

Wool 1.0 kg

WATER PRESSURES Minimum 50 kPa (0.5 bar)

Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar)

DRUM VOLUME 27 litres

SPIN SPEED Maximum 1 100 rpm

ELECTRICAL DATA Power supply 230 V - 50 Hz

Fuse 13 A
Power rating 1900 W

Technical specifications

Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.

Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
competent person.

This appliance complies with the requirements of the following EU directives:
– 73/23/EEC, dated 19.02.1973 – low-voltage directive.
– 89/336/EEC, dated 03.05.1989 (incl. amendment

92/31/EEC) – directive on electromagnetic compatibility.

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Unpacking the machine

If the machine is damaged

If the machine has been damaged during transportation,
you should immediately notify the company responsible
for delivering it.
Check that the washing machine is undamaged. If you
discover any damage, faults or that anything is missing, you
should notify the seller immediately. Never leave packaging
material in a place where children may play with it.

When lifting the machine

Take care when lifting the machine. Incorrect methods of
lifting can cause physical injuries, and also increase the
risk of damage to the machine. Open the door and take
hold of it inside the top of the door opening. You can also
grasp the rear overhang of the machine top to lift this
machine. Never lift the machine by gripping its control
panel, the door itself, or its detergent dispenser (Fig. 1).

Transit locking devices

When supplied the washing machine is packed using a
number of locking devices/packing pieces to prevent drum
and motor from damage in transit. These must all be
removed before the washing machine is installed.

Spread some of the polystyrene packaging materials on
the floor behind the machine and then lay the machine
carefully rear-side-down on them. Make sure that no
hoses are crushed in the process (Fig. 2).

Remove the polystyrene base the machine was transported
on.Then return the machine to its normal upright position
and undo the three screws on its rear (Fig. 3).

The three holes must then be plugged with the plastic
plugs supplied with the machine in the plastic bag inside
the drum (Fig. 4).

Identification of materials

All materials used in packaging this machine are

environmentally-friendly. The various plastics used

are identified and can be recycled:

• PE stands for polyethylene, which is used for the bag
around the machine and the bag in which these instructions
were supplied.

• PS stands for polystyrene (moulded), which is used for
the sections of packaging needed to cushion the machine.

The cardboard components of the packaging are made
from recyclable paper and should be taken to a collection
point for recycling.
The machine contains plastic and rubber components.
These have identifying marks to show what they are
made from, so they can be recycled or disposed of
properly at the end of the machine's life.
The materials are identified according to international
standards.

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The machine must be installed on a sound and
firm surface and must not be touching walls or
furniture.

Levelling the machine

Adjust the feet to level the machine. Make sure
the machine is standing on all four feet. Accurate
levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement
of the machine during operation. (Fig. 1).

Some vibration is normal and unavoidable when
the machine is spinning the load, especially if
mounted on a wooden floor.

Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible
to vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible,
always place the machine on a solid floor.

When the appliance location is on carpet
floors, attention must be paid so as to
ensure that there is no obstruction to
the bottom vents.

Water inlet

Connect the inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" pipe
thread (Fig. 2).

The inlet hose must not be joined onto any form
of extension hose. If it is too short, the entire hose
must be replaced with a longer high-pressure hose,
specially designed for the purpose.

The machine end of this hose can be turned in
any direction. Loosen the retaining nut, turn the
hose, then retighten the nut (Fig. 3).

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Installation

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Water drainage

If you intend the drain hose from the machine to
empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty
and that the plug hole is not blocked.

If the machine is permanently plumbed in, hook the
end of the hose into a standpipe installed for the
purpose. The standpipe must have an internal dia­meter of at least 40 mm (1 1/2”) in order that there is
an air gap between the drain hose and the standpipe.
Make sure, that it is designed in such a way, that the
end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water.

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 not too low. The top of the curve in the hose’s
end should be no more than 800 mm (31.5”), and
no less than 450 mm (17.8”) above floor level.

The discharge hose can be extended up to total
3,5 m. For the extension piece use a hose with an
internal diameter at least as large as that of the
machine's own hose. Use a suitable hose connector.
The hose should always be routed at floor level,
rising up only where it meets the waste pipe.

Power supply

The washing machine is supplied with a lead and
electrical plug for connection to a 230 V, 13 A
earthed wall socket. Before any work is carried out
on the machine, it must be isolated from the electric
mains supply, for example by removing the plug
from the wall socket.

Permanent electrical installation must be
carried out by an authorised electrician.

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