Zanussi WD 9091 User manual

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ZANUSSI
Washer Dryer
Model No. WD 9091
Operating instructions

Contents
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Installation
Getting to know your machine
Using your machine
Looking after your machine
Helpful washing
How to wash...
Servicing
Building-in instructions
Please note that the specifications of
your appliance may differ slightly from
those shown in this leaflet.

Specifications
Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
Capacity for wash
Capacity for drying
Revolutions per minute
Total power absorbed
Heater rating (wash)
Heater rating (drying)
Motor rating
Wash
Spin
Voltage
Frequency
Water load
Normal
High
Pressure psi
Maximum
Minimum (hot)
Minimum (cold)
850mm
33.5”
600mm
23.6”
600mm
23.6”
178.5]b
8lkg
101b
4.5kg
5lb
2.25kg
500/1000
2650W
2300W
1350W
200W
400/550W
220/240V
50Hz
2.9 gallons
18 litres
4.4 gallons
20 litres
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A Programme chart (under the flap cover)
B Detergent dispenser
C Pilot light
D Economizer button
E Half load/Automatic drying button (v2)
F Drying time control
G Programme control and on/off control
H Drain filter

Installation
Unpacking
Having removed the outer carton,
reinforcing angles, and polythene
wrapping, you must take out the internal
packing which protected the appliance’s
“works” during transit.
1
Using the plastic spanner provided,
remove the three large bolts from the
back of the machine to free the washing
drum. (figure 1)
2
Each bolt leaves behind a plastic spacer
inside the machine, this should be
worked loose by inserting a screwdriver
into the bolt hole, and allowed to drop to
the bottom of the machine.
3
Lay the machine on its back to reveal
two pieces of string in the base
(figure 2). Pull first the string A,
then the other B to withdraw the
remaining internal packing, taking care
not to catch and damage any of the
appliance’s internal components in the
process.
4
Finally, lift the appliance off the
polystyrene base packing and remove the
plastic spacers you worked loose earlier.
These spacers, together with the three
large bolts and other internal packing
should be kept in a safe place so they
can be used if the machine has to be
transported again.

Positioning and levelling
To keep vibration, noise and movement
to a minimum, it is essential that the
machine is absolutely level. Check this
with the aid of a spirit level when the
machine is in its permanent operating
position. Any adjustments needed can be
made by using the open end of the
spanner supplied to raise or lower the
two adjustable feet at the front of the
machine — you merely screw them up or
down. (figure 3)
Some vibration is inevitable, especially if
mounted on a wooden floor, so make
sure there is a gap of at least 12mm (12”)
between the machine and any walls,
furniture and so on.
The plumbing connections
In order to make your new Zanussi
washing machine as convenient to use as
possible it has been designed to be
permanently plumbed-in to your home’s
water supply and drainage system.
However, if this is not possible it may be
connected to suitable existing taps, with
the drain hose discharging into a sink.
Tap connections
For 3%” diameter gas thread tap
connectors simply attach to 34” diameter
inlet hoses on the machine. For any other
diameter you will have to get special
adaptors, either from a plumber or a
good hardware store, to accept the
couplings on the machine’s inlet hoses.
The inlets in the back of the machine are
colour coded: red for hot, blue for cold.
Before operating the machine, be sure to
connect the hose to the hot inlet to the
hot tap, and the hose to the cold inlet to
the cold tap.
Plumbing in
Several firms now offer kits enabling you
to plumb-in a washing machine yourself.
Provided your home’s plumbing is
relatively modern, and you are reasonably
handy and careful to follow the
instructions supplied with the kit to the
letter, you should be able to do a
satisfactory job. However, if you are at
all unsure about your ability to carry out
the work correctly, don’t take risks with
your new machine — get a qualified
plumber to do the job for you.

Plumbing technicalities
In addition to complying with the wishes
of the Water Authority and Building
Control Officer, there are a few other
technicalities you must bear in mind if
your new machine is to work properly.
1
The machine must be given a separate
hot and cold water supply. You should
not connect it to a mixer tap, or to a
single outlet water heater. If only cold
water supply is available connect the two
hoses to a cold water outlet by means of
“Y” connection piece.
2
A certain amount of water pressure is
needed for the machine to fill with
reasonable speed. If you cannot make the
cold water connection direct to the rising
main — and many water authorities will
object if you do — check that the height
between the machine’s inlet and the
bottom of the cold water storage cistern
is at least 4.25m (14ft). As for the hot
water supply from a hot water storage
cylinder, you will have sufficient pressure
if the height between the machine’s inlet
and the bottom of the cold water storage
cistern — (not between machine and hot
water cylinder, as many people think) is
at least 2.4m (8ft). If there is insufficient
cold water or hot water pressure, you
may still be able to operate the machine
successfully by removing the small
restrictor contained in the hot or cold
water inlets to the machine. To get at
this, simply disconnect the water supply
hose from the inlet, pull out the inlet’s
mesh filter to gain access to the
restrictor which can be removed with the
aid of a pair of thin nosed pliers.
3
If you intend the drain hose from the
machine to empty into a sink, make sure
the sink is empty and that the plug hole
is not blocked.
4
Where the machine is permanently
plumbed in, it is best to hook the end of
the hose into a drain-pipe installed for
the purpose. It should have an internal
diameter of at least 38mm (1 ⁄2in) thus
leaving an air gap between hose and
pipe, and should be designed in such a
way that the water level within it never
covers the end of the hose.

Important: Before connecting up the
machine to new pipework or to pipework
that has not been used for some time,
run off a reasonable amount of water to
flush out any debris that may have
collected in the pipes.
5
Whether discharging into a sink or a
drain-pipe check that the end of the drain
hose is neither too high nor too low. The
top of the curve in the hose’s end should
be no more than 85cm (34in) and no less
than 50cm (20in) above floor level.
(figure 4).
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Finally, make sure that with the machine
in position, the drain hose is not
obstructed, blocked or bent so sharply
that water cannot flow freely.
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The electrical connections
Warning:
THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
The manufacturer declines any liability
should this safety measure not be
observed.
If the plug that is fitted to your
appliance is not suitable for your socket
outlet, it must be cut off and the
appropriate plug fitted.
The cut off plug should be disposed of to
prevent the hazard of electric shocks in
case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp
socket in another part of your home.

IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
GREEN AND YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
If you fit your own plug, the colours of
the wires in the mains lead of your
appliance may not correspond with the
markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, this is what you have to do:
Connect the green and yellow (earth)
wire to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter «E» or the earth
— symbol or coloured green, or green
and yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter «N» or coloured black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the
terminal which is marked with the letter
«L» or coloured red.
The plug moulded on to the cord
incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use
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 fuse.
The right fuse cover/carrier colour is the
one shown by the coloured insert at the
base of the plug.
The plug must not be used if the fuse
cover/carrier is lost. A replacement
cover/carrier must be obtained from
Zanussi Service Agents whose addresses
are listed on the attached «Zanussi
Service Agents Nationwide».
This appliance complies with E.E.C.
directive no. 82/499 of 7.6.82 relative to
radio interference suppression.

Getting to know your machine
The controls and how to use them
Programme chart
Detergent dispenser
Pilot light
Economizer button
Half load/Automatic drying button (v2)
Drying time selector dial
Programme control and on/off control
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A Programme chart
This chart will help you to select the
correct wash programme. The letter and
wash programme numbers correspond to
those used in the detailed charts on
pages 12-15.
B Detergent dispenser
The dispenser has three compartments —
two for detergent (a and b) and one for
fabric conditioner (ce), (see figure 6
page 19).
The fabric conditioner compartment is
fitted with a removable filter. To open
the dispenser, pull the handle, which is
at the lower half, gently.
C Pilot light
The pilot light comes on when the
machine is set to start.
D Economizer push-button (EJ
By pressing in this push-button prior to
selecting wash cycle B or C, you will
obtain a reduction of the wash
temperature from 95°C to 60°C whilst
the duration of the programme will
remain practically unchanged.
This will ensure a substantial saving in
electricity consumption.
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It is advisable to press in this
pushbutton particularly when washing
strong white fabrics which do not have
stubborn stains.
E Half load/ Automatic drying button w2
By pressing this before selecting a wash
programme the intake of water is
reduced. This is useful if you want to
wash half loads, 2kg (4'%lb) instead of
the usual 4.5kg (101b) of cotton or linen
items.
By reducing the water consumption you
will use less electricity.
The economy programme is not suitable
for synthetic or mixed fabrics, delicate
articles or wool. These fabrics all need a
high water level to avoid creasing.
When using this pushbutton, it is
possible to programme the machine to
run automatically from the wash
programme to the drying programme
without pausing. This is because when
washing a half load, it is not necessary
to remove any clothes before drying.
To do this: first select the wash
programme, then push the economy half
load button and then select the required
drying time using control F
After completing the washing cycle, the
machine will automatically begin the
drying cycle.
F Drying time selector dial
The drying time can be adjusted with
this free-running selector over a wide
range of settings, up to a total of
180 minutes.