Zanussi WDT 1085 User manual

WASHER-DRYER
WDT 1085
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

CONTENTS
Warnings
installation .
Unpacking
Positioning
Water inlet
Water drainage .
Levelling . :
Electrical connection
Getting to know your machine
Control panel
Washing and drying hints .
Wash care symbols
Energetic wash cycles .
Gentle wash cycles
- Use of detergent and additives .
Using your machine .
Washing 4 kg of white cotton at 95°C.
Washing 2 kg of synthetic fabrics at 40°C .
Drying 2.25 kg of cotton
Autodrying 1 kg of mixed fabrics .
Maintenance and cleaning .
Descaling, after each wash, external cleaning . :
Cleaning the dispenser drawer, cleaning the drawer recess, ‘the dangers of neezing ;
Cleaning the filter .
The water inlet filters .
Servicing
Peace of mind for twelve months (Zanussi guarantee conditions) .
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED
WATER PRESSURE
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
LOAD FOR WASHING
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
LOAD FOR DRYING
SPIN SPEED
Height
Width
Depth
Minimum (hot)
Minimum (cold)
Maximum
Cotton, linen
Synthetics, delicate fabrics
Wool
Cotton, linen
Synthetics
Maximum
85 cm (33.5")
60 cm (23.6")
57 cm (22.4")
220-240 V/50 Hz
2550 W (13A)
5 psi
7 psi
110 psi
4.5 kg (10 Ib)
2 kg (4.5 Ib)
1 kg (2.2 Ib)
2.25 kg (5 Ib)
1.5 kg (3 Ib)
1000 rom
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
These warnings have been provided in the interest
of safety. You MUST read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
It 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.
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 authorised
Zanussi Service Centre, and only genuine Zanussi
spare parts should be used.
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
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.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
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.
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.
Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between
washes to preserve the door seal.
Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the
clothes.
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
machine.
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.
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.
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
in large commercial machines because of their bulk.
Please check with the manufacturer of the item
before washing in a domestic machine.
The users should always check that they have not
left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in
their clothing.
Only tumble dry fabrics which are designed to be
tumble dried. If in doubt, consult the care label on the
clothes.
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 dry items which have been washed in water
or require airing.
Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the
drum during the drying cycle, as the plastic used is
not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to
‘wash-through-to-dry you should use the conven-
tional detergent dispenser drawer.
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 in order to aliow air to
circulate freely.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Zanussi Service
Centre. Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare
parts.

INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Before starting the machine up, the packing must be
removed as follows.
You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in
case the machine is to be transported again.
Unscrew and remove the
rear right bolt (using a
spanner). Lay the ma-
chine gently on its back,
making sure that the
hoses are not squashed.
Remove the polystyrene block from the bottom of the
machine.
Carefully slide out the right polythene bag (1), removing
it toward the centre of the machine.
Repeat the operation for the left polythene bag (2),
removing it toward the centre of the machine.
Remove the polystyrene
base, set the machine
upright and unscrew the
Slide out the 3 plastic spacers and plug the 3 holes with
the 3 plastic plugs supplied with the booklet.
two remaining rear bolts.
Positioning
Your new Zanussi washing machine 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.
The appliance has two inlet hoses, hot and cold, with
female %" BSP thread connectors. If this connection 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.
Water iniet
The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded,
blue for cold and 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. —
Installation should comply with local water authority and
building regulations’ requirements.
_The appliance must be given a separate coid water
supply and not be connected to a mixer tap, a single
outlet water heater or a booster pump. A minimum water
pressure of 7psi 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 5.02m (16 ‘it)
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 2.74m (9ft).
a Set the hoses correctly by
; loosening the ring nuts.
After positioning the inlet
hoses, be sure to tighten
' the ring nuts again to
prevent leaks.

INSTALLATIO
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.
600 mm min
900 mm max
Important
Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to
pipework that has not been used for some time, run offa
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 90cm (35.4"), and no less than 60cm (23.6")
above floor level.
Levelling
Level the washing ma-
chine by raising or lowe-
ring the feet.
The feet may be tight to
adjust as they incorpo-
rate a self locking nut,
but the machine MUST
be level.
Any adjustment can be
made by hand or with
the spanner. Accurate
levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement
of the machine during operation.
Some vibration is inevitable, 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.
' 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 displace-
ment. The base should protrude a few centimetres
beyond the edges of the machine.
Warning
The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile
carpeting.
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.

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 appropri-
ate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent
the hazard of 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 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, pro-
ceed as follows:
GREEN & 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 Force Centre whose address is -
listed in the Customer Care Booklet which accompanies
your instruction manual.
CE This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
s 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;
s 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibi-
lity Directive) and subsequent modifications.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Control panel
HALF WASH'N' HEAVY ECONOMY
LOAD DRY SOIL
1 Detergent dispenser drawer
Symbols
L!J Prewash
UU) Wash
&® Fabric softener
2 Wash’n dry button/Half load button (1/2) Wy
AUTO
This button allows you to wash and dry a half load.
To do this, first select the required wash programme.
Depress the wash’n dry button and then select the
drying time. After completing the wash cycie, the
machine will automatically begin the drying phase.
The wash’n dry option can be used on programmes A,
B, C, D, H and J.
Rinses will be reduced when using wash’n dry option on
programmes for cotton and linen.
Do not use detergent ball dispensers when using
wash’n dry programmes.
3 Heavy soil button &
By pressing the heavy soil button, the machine will take
in cold water only on programmes with a water tempera-
ture of 60°C and 95°C (programmes A-B-C).
These would normally be hot and cold, or hot fill only.
The water is then gradually heated to the required tem-
perature. 5
The effect is to improve the overall wash performance,
~ particularly on biological stains such as egg, blood and
grass stains, and heavily soiled fabrics, since the longer
«cool-soak» phase as the water heats up provides the
right conditions for the powder and the water temperatu-
re to interact, and achieve the best possible resulis.
DRYING
DRYING TIME
4 Economy button &
Depress this button prior to selecting wash cycles A and
B. The wash temperature will be reduced from 95°C to
60°C; the duration of the wash programme will be
reduced by10 mins. —
This will ensure a substantial saving in electricity
consumption.
It is advisable to depress in this button particularly when
washing white fabrics which do not have stubborn
stains.
5 On/off button 84
By depressing this button the machine starts opera-
ting. When depressing it again, the machine stops. The
push button is provided with a child-proof safety lock.
Move the small slider placed in the middle of the but-
ton downwards to lock the button in the «off» position.
6
Drying
indicator
light
WSS)
This
light
will
ituminate
when
the
machine
is
drying.
7 Drying time selector
This control allows you to choose the desired drying .
time according to the type and quantity of the load to be
dried.
It can also be adjusted whilst the machine is in operation
to either increase or reduce the drying time. The control
incorporates a drying cycle of up to 90 minutes duration.
Never attempt to turn the knob in an anticlockwise
direction.
8 Mains on light &
This light will iliuminate when the machine starts
working. |
9 The programme selector knob
With the programme selector knob you choose the
desired .washing or drying programme by turning it
clockwise.

Washing and drying hints
Do NOT overload the machine. 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 = 1 kg
Sheet . 700-1000 g
Pillow case 100-200 g
Tablecioth 400-500 g
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
= Load the laundry oe alternating large items with
small ones.
« Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric,
colour-fastness and how dirty it is.
=» Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they may
unravel.
= Before washing, empty all pockets of small objects
which may have been left inside (coins, keys, screws
etc), as these could damage the drain pump.
« When washing curtains, remove the hooks.
= Close poppers and zips and fasten loose buttons.
w tis essential to wash new coloured items separately
when washing for the first time.
= When washing fabrics requiring different wash
temperatures together, always select the lowest tem-
perature.
s White items should not be washed with coloured
items.
s Very smail items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks etc)
should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case.
= Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic
washing machines.
= Use the correct quantities of detergent.
=» For wool, use gentie detergent only in small
quantities.
= Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care
and kept out of reach of children.
Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are
difficult to remove and should be treated before
washing with specific products, which can be found
in most household shops. In some cases it may help
to soak the stain before washing with a special pre-
soak product or biological detergent.
Only wool marked “Pure New Wool - washable,
preshrunk" can be washed in the machine using the
wool programme; other types of wool should be
washed by hand or dry cleaned.
lf you have used the machine to wash, rinse or
spin only non-colour fast garments, there may be
dye left in the sump. To ensure any subsequent
wash is not contaminated with the dye, select
and carry out a rinse and spin programme,
without any garments, to ensure that any dye is
removed from the sump.
When drying always load well spun laundry. The
higher the spin speed the lower is electric energy
consumption during drying and the shorter is the
drying time.
Do not leave the damp laundry load in a heap too
long before drying.
Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy
items such as towels as these can attract the fluff.
If you overdry the laundry, besides wasting energy,
any subsequent ironing may become more difficult
because the fabric could be heavily crumpled.
Remove the laundry when the appliance has finished
drying.
To avoid a static charge when drying is compieted,
use either a fabric softener when you are washing
the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for
tumble dryers.
For drying, follow the indications given on the
manufacturers’ labeis.
fs] Drying at high temperature
Drying at reduced temperature
Ky Do not tumble dry
Once you have finished using the machine, you are
advised to unplug it and turn off the water taps.

Wash care symbols
The familiar wash code symbols which are found on the
care labels in most clothes are disappearing ad a new
set is introduced. The change is due to changes in
Old Symbol
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New Symbol Wash Action
' Normal (Maximum)
Normal (Maximum)
fabrics and detergents and because people are tending
to use fewer programmes and mix fabrics in one load.
The change brings the codes into line with the labelling
_ used in the rest of Europe.
Fabric
White Cotton or Linen without
Special Finishes
Cotton, Linen or Viscose without
Special Finishes
~ . Colourfast at 60°C.
No longer used. White Nylon, Polyester/Cotton mixtures now included in
Reduced (Medium)
| Normal (Maximum
ena
Reduced (Medium)
Much Reduced
(Minimum)
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No longer used. Silk now included in
Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose with
Special Finishes:
Cotton/Acrylic Mix.
Cotton, Linen or Viscose
Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C.
Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool
mixes, Polyester/wool blends.
Wool, wool mixes. Silks.
printed acetate included in
[zl
No longer used.
The new wash symbols appear on the side of Washing Powder packets.

Programmes for cotton and linen
Washing programmes
Recommended load: max. 4.5 kg (10 Ib)
PROGRAMMES
PREWASH
g
BOILWASH
BOILWASH
COLOUREDS
* NON-FAST.
COLOUREDS
SPIN 1000
DEGREE
OF SOIL
Heavy
Normal
Normal
Normal
COMPARTMENTS
TO USE (& if
required)
WRB
Water filling: 40°/50° programmes: cold water filling
60° programmes: hot and cold filling
95° programmes: hot water filling only
Drying programme UY
Fabric type/
spin speed
Cotton and linen
(following long
spin at 1000 rpm)
Quantity
Ibs. (kg)
75-85
65-75
55-65
40-45
Cupboard dry Iron dry
PROGRAMME
DIAL POSITION
A
Programme
G
DESCRIPTION
Prewash at 40°C
Wash at 95°C
Rinses
Spin
Wash at 95°C
Rinses
Spin
Wash at 60°C
Rinses
Spin
Wash at 40°C
Rinses
Spin
Long spin at 1000 rpm
Drying can be selected as a
separate programme, or you can
wash’n dry by depressing the
button (v2) US and setting a dry-
ing time at the beginning of the
wash programme. Please re-
member that the drying capacity
is half the washing capacity.
Do NOT use ball dispensers
on Wash’n Dry programmes.
The washing programme “B” at 60°C with depressed E-button and the drying programme “Cupboard dry” are the
reference programmes for the Energy Label, according to the EEC Directive 92/75.
Consumptions to wash and dry a maximum load of cotton items: 4.70 kWh, 133 litres.
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