Zanussi FC800 User manual

WASHING
MACHINE
FC800
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

WARNINGS AND GUIDANCE
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
left
with
the
appliance
in
order
that
the
new
owner
can
get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings are 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 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 the instruction book.
Always check the Rinse Hold Programme
has completed before opening the door.
Always check that the water has drained
before opening the door. If water is present
do not open the 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 has not been
adhered to. See relevant section in the
instruction book.
The glass door becomes very hot during the
wash cycle. Keep children away from the
vicinity of the appliance whilst it is in operation.
Leave the porthole slightly ajar between
washes to preserve the door seal.
Only 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
torn 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.
Before selecting a programme or changing an
ongoing programme the machine must be
switched off by depressing the ON/OFF button.
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 belis 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 shouid be
washed/dried in large commercial machines
because of their bulk, please check with the
manufacturer of the item before washing ina
domestic machine, even if the dry weight of the
item is within the limit advised.
Pets and children have been known to climb
into washing machines. Please check your
drum before use.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury
or serious malfunctioning of the machine.
Contact your local Zanussi Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts.

CONTENTS
Your Machine
Technical Specifications
Installation
Electrical Connections
Use Of Controls
How And When To Use The Controls
Programmes For Cotton And Linen
Programmes For Synthetics, Mixed Fabrics
Use Of Detergent And Additives
Washing 3 Kg Of White Cotton At 95°C
Washing 1 Kg Of Synthetic Fabrics At 40°C
Washing Hints
Maintenance And Cleaning
Cleaning The Filter
Servicing
Service Agent Directory
Peace Of Mind For Twelve Months
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
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Page 15
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Drain Filter
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Drain Hose
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
WATER
PRESSURE
MAXIMUM
RECOMMENDED
LOAD
SPIN SPEED
Width
Height
Depth
Voltage
Max. Power Absorbed
Minimum (hot)
Minimum (cold)
Maximum
Cotton, Linen
synthetics, delicate fabrics
Wool
Maximum
49.5cm
65cm
5icm
220/240V - 50Hz
1910W
5 psi
5 psi
110 psi
3 Kg (6.6lb)
1 Kg (2.2\b)
0.7 Kg
800 r.p.m.

INSTALLATION
Caution
Before starting the machine up, the packing
must be removed as follows:
Note
You are advised to keep all the packing
for re-use in case the machine has to
be transported again.
Lay the machine gently on its back, making
sure that the hoses are not squashed.
Remove the polystyrene block from the
bottom of the machine. Fig. 1.
Fig 1
Place the machine in the upright position,
with the rear of the machine facing you.
Fig. 2. (Transit bars marked ‘A’).
Unscrew the 4 large bolts holding the transit
bars, with the spanner provided. Fig. 3.
B Fig 3
Unscrew the 8 small screws holding the
transit bars to the cabinet. These must be
refitted into the machine after the removal
of the transit bars, Fig. 4, see also Fig. 6.
Fig 4
Remove the transit bars and slide out the
4 plastic pins. See Fig. 5.

Replace the 8 small screws, Fig. 6.
(Small screws marked ‘B).
Plug the 4 holes with the 4 plastic plugs
which you can find on the back of the
machine or in the envelope containing
the instruction booklet. Fig. 7.
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 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.
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, see Fig. 8.
If only a cold water supply is available,
connect the two hoses to cold water
outlet by means of a ‘Y’ connection
piece.
Installation should comply with local water
authority and building regulations’
requirements.
The appliance must not be connected to a
mixer tap, a single outlet water heater or a
booster pump. A minimum water pressure
of 5 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
3.6m (12ft) 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 tank
(not between the appliance and the hot
water cylinder) is at least 3.6m (12ft).

Set the hose correctly by loosening the rin<
nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sun
to tighten the ring nut again to prevent
leaks. Fig. 9.
E neoeersrr
Fig 9
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.
lf 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. See Fig. 10.
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.
Level the washing machine by loosening or
tightening the feet. Accurate levelling will
prevent vibration, oise and displacement
of the machine dt “ing operation.
See Fig. 11.
Fig 11
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
displacement, this also allows air to
circulate around the appliance. The base
should protrude a few centimetres beyond
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.

10
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.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The
plug should then be disposed of to prevent
the hazard of electric shocks in case itis
plugged into a 13amp 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
Biue - 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 terminalsiin your plug,
proceed as follows:
GREEN&
YELLOW
13
AMP
FUSE
CORD CLAMP
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 and yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with
the letter ‘N’ or coloured black.
Gonnect 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
13amp BS1362 fuse.
Only ASTA 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 can be
obtained from your local Zanussi Service
Centre whose address is listed in the
directory on the pages at the back of this
instruction book.
This appliance complies with E.C.C.
Directive no. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to
radio interference suppression.
* Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed it is easily accessible for the
engineer in the event of a breakdown.