Zanussi WDJ 1074 User manual

WASHER DRYER
WDJ1074
ZANUSSI

INDEX
Page 2 Technical specifications
Page 3 Warnings
Page 4 The control panel
Page 6 Your machine
Page 7-10 Installation instructions
Page 11-13 Use of controls
Page 14-15 The washing and drying programmes
Page 16-17 Use of detergent and additives
Page 18-19 Washing 4 kg of white cotton at 95°C
Page 20-21 Washing 2 kg of delicate synthetic fabrics at 40°C
Page 22 Drying 2.25 kg (5 lb) of cotton
Page 23 Autodrying 1 kg (2.2 lb) of mixed fabrics
Page 25 Hints on washing and drying
Page 26 Maintenance
Page 27 Cleaning the filter
Page 28-30 Servicing
Page 31-35 Zanussi Service Force
Page 36 Zanussi guarantee conditions
Page 37 5 Year cover
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS j
DIMENSIONS
Width
60 cm (23.6*)
Height
85 cm (33.5")
Depth
57 cm (22.4")
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Voltage
220/240V - 50Hz
Maximum power absorbed
2550 W (13A)
Minimum (hot)
5 psi
WATER PRESSURE Minimum (cold) 7 psi
Maximum 110 psi
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
Cotton, linen
4.5 kg (10 lb)
LOAD FOR WASHING Synthetics, delicate fabrics
2 kg (4.5 lb)
Wool
1kg (2.2 lb)
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
Cotton, linen
2.25 kg (5 lb)
LOAD FOR DRYING
Synthetics
1.5 kg (3 lb)
SPIN SPEED
Maximum
1000 r.p.m.

WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred 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.
^This appliance is designed to be
operated by adults. Children should
not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
A I t is dangerous to alter the
specifications or attempt to modify
this product in any way.
^ Any electrical work required to
install this appliance should be
carried out by a qualified electrician
or competent person.
A Any plumbing work required to
install this appliance should be
carried out by a qualified plumber
or competent person.
^ This product should be serviced by
an authorized Zanussi Service
Centre, and only genuine spare
parts should be used.
^ Care must be taken to ensure that
the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable.
A Always unplug the appliance and
turn off the water after use.
Do not overload the appliance. See
relevant section in instruction book.
^ Always look.through the glass door
to check if water has drained before
opening the door. If water is
present do not open door before
draining the water. If in doubt,
refer to your instruction book.
A This appliance is heavy. Care should
be taken when moving it.
A All packing and transit bolts must be
removed before use. Serious damage
can occur to the product and to
property if this is not adhered to. See
relevant section in instructions.
^The glass door becomes very hot
during the washing cycle. Keep
children away from the vicinity of
the appliance whilst it is in
operation.
Leave the porthole door slightly
ajar between washes to preserve
the door seal.
A O nly wash fabrics which are
designed to be machine washed If
in doubt, consult the manufacturer
of that item.
^Before washing, ensure that all
pockets are empty and buttons and
zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or tom articles and treat
stains such as paint, ink, rust, and
grass before washing. Underwired
bras must not be machine washed.
^ Any objects such as coins, safety
pins, nails, screws, stones or any
other hard, sharp material can
cause extensive damage and must
not be placed into the appliance.
A Before selecting a programme or
changing an ongoing programme
the machine must be switched off
by depressing the ON/OFF push¬
button.
A Garments which have been in
contact with volatile petroleum
products should not be machine
washed. If volatile cleaning fluids
are used, care should be taken to
ensure that the fluid is removed
from the garment before placing in
the machine.
A Wash small items such as socks,
laces, washable belts 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.
A Only use the advised quantities of
fabric softener. Damage to the
fabric can ensue if you over-fill.
Refer to the manufacturer’s
recommendations of quantities.
^As some duvets and eiderdowns
should be washed/dried in large
commercial machines because of their
bulk, please check with the
manufacturer of the item before
washing in a domestic machine, even
if the dry weight of the item is within
the limit advised.
^ Only tumble dry fabrics which are
designed to be tumble dried. If in
doubt, consult the manufacturer of
that item.
A If it is necessary to open the door
during the drying cycle, take care not
to touch the inside of the glass
porthole as this gets very hot.
A Never tumble dry items that have
had contact with chemicals such as
dry cleaning fluid. These are of a
volatile nature and could cause an
explosion. Only tumble dp r items
which have been washed in water
or require airing.
^The users should always check that
they have not left their gas lighters
(disposable or otherwise) in their
clothing.
^Before the drying cycle always
remove reusable plastic detergent
dispenser designed to be placed
inside the drum with the clothes as
the plastic used is not designed to
withstand the heath of the drying
cycle.
A Pets and children have been known to
climb into washing machines. Please
check your drum before use.
^ If the machine is situated on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the
feet to ensure that air can circulate
freely.
A Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or more serious malfunc¬
tioning. Contact your local Zanussi
Service Centre. Always insist on
genuine ZANUSSI spare parts.
3

Symbols provided on the control panel have the following meaning:
% Pilot light
\ | | Prewash compartment
■ Wash
(T) StarVStop
1 || | Wash compartment
A Rinses
ifl Quick wash
$3 Softener compartment
# Spin
hr) Rinse Hold
Dryer indicator light
Kyi Drain
Auto dry
%S Drying

QUICK
WASH
ON-OFF
1
1 Programme chart 8 Programme control
2 Dryer indicator light 9 Operating pilot light
3 Drying time control
4 Wash’n’ Dry push button
5 «Rinse Hold» push button
6 «Quick wash» push button
7 On/Off-push-button
5

YOUR MACHINE
1 Washing powder dispenser drawer
2 Control panel
3 Door locked light
4 Door catch
5 Drain Filter
6 Adjustable feet
7 Water inlet hoses
8 Mains lead with plug
9 Drain hose
10 Transport safety screws
11 Rollers

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Before starting the
machine up, the packing
must be removed as follows.
“ Remove the polystyrene
block from the bottom of the
machine.
Remove the polystyrene
base, set the machine upright
and unscrew the two
remaining rear screws.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Your new Zanussi washing
machine has been designed to
be permanently plumbed in to
your home’s water supply and
drainage system. How¬
ever, if this is not possible, it
may be connected to suitable
existing taps, with the drain
hose discharging into a sink.
The appliance has two inlet
valves, hot and cold, with
female 3/4” BSP thread
connectors. If this connection
size is not compatible with the
plumbing of the existing
installation, a variety of
connectors are available from
good hardware stores and
plumbers merchants to suit
most domestic plumbing. Any
alterations to your existing
plumbing must be carried out
by a competent person, or
qualified plumber.
10
The inlets on the back of the
appliance are colour coded,
blue for cold, red for hot.
Before connecting the hoses
be sure to fit the mesh filters
supplied as per diagram.
If only a cold water supply is
available, connect the two
hoses to a cold water outlet by
means of a «Y» connection
piece.
The internal heater in the
appliance will then heat the
water to the required
temperature.
Installation should comply
with local water authority and
building regulations’
requirements.
The appliance must be given
a separate cold water supply
and not be connected to a
mixer tap, a single outlet water
heater or a booster pump. A
minimum water pressure of 7
psi is required for safe
operation of the appliance.
If you cannot make the cold
water connection direct from
the rising mains, you may be
able to operate the appliance
from your cold water storage
system.
There should be a minimum
distance of 5.02 m (I 6 V 2 ft)
between the appliance’s inlet
and the bottom of the tank.
There will be sufficient
pressure for the hot water
supply from the hot water
cylinder if the height between
the appliance’s inlet and the
bottom of the cold water
storage cistern (not between
the appliance and hot water
cylinder) is at least 2.74 m (9 ft).
11
Set the hose correctly by
loosening the ring nut. After
positioning the inlet hose, be
sure to tighten the ring nut
again to prevent leaks.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
12
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.
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 V 2 in), in order that
there is an air gap between the
drain hose and 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 nor too low.
The top of the curve in the
hose’s end should be no more
than 90 cm (35.4”) and no less
than 60 cm (23.6”) above floor
level.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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 appropri¬
ate 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
1362 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/car¬
rier must be obtained from
Zanussi Service Agents whose
addresses are listed on the
attached «Zanussi Service
Force Directory* or you could
find your local agent by looking
in your telephone directory
under ”Z”.
This appliance complies
with E.E.C. directive
no. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative
to radio interference
suppression.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
14
Level the washing machine
by loosening or tightening the
feet. Accurate levelling
prevents vibration, noise and
displacement of the machine
during operation. After
levelling the machine, secure
the feet by tightening the ring
nuts.
Some vibration is inevita¬
ble, 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.
15
Special conditions
If the floor is carpeted with
a deep-pile carpet or covered
with crumbly or soft material,
insert a rigid support base
under the feet to prevent
noise, vibration or
displacement. The base should
protrude a few centimetres
beyond the edges of the
machine.
NOTE
Please ensure that when the
appliance is installed it is easily
accessible for the engineer in
the event of a breakdown.
All plumbing and electrical
work required to install this
appliance must be carried out
by competent persons or
qualified plumbers or
electricians.