Zanussi FJ 1033 User manual

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Technical specifications
Warnings
The control panel
Your machine
Installation instructions
Use of controls
The washing programmes
Use of detergent and additives
Washing 4 kg of white cotton at 95°C
Washing 2 kg of delicate synthetic fabrics at 40°C
Washing hints
Maintenance
Cleaning the filter
Servicing
Zanussi guarantee conditions
5 Year cover
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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
Synthetics, delicate fabrics
2 kg (4.5 lb)
Wool
1 kg (2.2 lb)
SPIN SPEED
Maximum
1000 r.p.m.
This appliance conforms to the E.E.C. directive No. 87/308 of 2/6/87 regarding the suppression of radio interference.
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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 be acquainted with 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.
A 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 It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or attempt to
modify this product in any way.
A 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.
A This product should be serviced
by an authorized Zanussi Service
Centre, and only genuine spare
parts should be used.
A 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.
A Do not overload the appliance.
See relevant section in
instruction book.
A 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.
A The glass door becomes very hot
during the washing cycle. Keep
children away from the vicinity
of the appliance whilst it is in
operation.
A Leave the porthole door slightly
ajar between washes to preserve
the door seal.
A Only wash fabrics which are
designed to be machine washed.
If in doubt, consult the
manufacturer of that item.
A 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.
A 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 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.
A Pets have been known to climb
into washing machines. Please
check your drum before use.
A Under no circumstances should
you attempt to repair the
machine yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons
may cause injury or more serious
malfunctioning. Contact your
local Zanussi Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine Zanussi
spare parts.
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SYMBOLS
Symbols provided on the control panel have the following meaning:
Pilot light ID Prewash compartment
Start/Stop button ULI Wash compartment
Rinse Hold Softener compartment
Quick wash
■ Wash
A Rinses
# Spin
tjd Drain
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1 Programme chart
2 Start/Stop button
3 «Rinse Hold» push button
4 «Quick wash» push button
5 Programme control
I Pilot light

YOUR MACHINE
1 Washing powder dispenser drawer
2 Control panel
3 Door pilot 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
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Unscrew and remove the
rear right screw (using a
screwdriver or spanner.
Lay the machine on its
back making sure that the
hoses are not squashed.
IB
Remove the polystyrene
block from the bottom of the
machine.
Carefully slide out the right
polythene bag, removing it
towards the centre of the
machine.
B
Repeat the operation for
the left polythene bag,
removing it towards the centre
of the machine.
□
Remove the polystyrene
base, set the machine
upright and unscrew the two
remaining rear screws.
□
Slide out the 3 plastic pins.
Plug the 3 holes with the 3
plastic plugs which you can
find on the back of the
machine or in the envelope
containing the booklet ...

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.
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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.
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).
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Set the hoses correctly by
loosening the ring nut. After
positioning the inlet hoses be
sure to tighten the ring nut
again to prevent leaks.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
12
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 drain hose into
a standpipe installed for the
purpose.
The standpipe must have an
internal diameter of at least
30 mm (1 1/2 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.
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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 -Ar 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 inter¬
ference suppression.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Level the washing machine
by raising or lowering the feet.
Accurate levelling prevents
vibrations, noises and
displacement of the washing
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.
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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
noises, vibrations or
displacement. The base should
protrude a few centimetres
beyond the edges of the
washing machine.
NOTE
Please ensure that wher
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 oi
qualified plumbers oi
electricians.
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USE OF CONTROLS
The user must be familiar
with the machine controls and
use them correctly for best
washing results.
WASHING POWDER
DISPENSER DRAWER
The washing powder and
additives must be placed in
this drawer before starting
the programme.
There is also a brief guide
to the washing programmes
on the drawer itself.
B
START/STOP DUTTON©
By depressing this button
the machine starts operating.
When depressing it again, the
machine stops.
The push button is
provided with a child-proof
safety lock.
Push the small slider placed
on the button to lock it in the
«off» position.
□
RINSE HOLD
DUTTON tfl
Press this button to hold the
water in the wash tub.
This is particularly useful
for synthetics and delicates.
The clothes are left
suspended in water after the
final rinse to prevent the
formation of creases.
Press again to drain the
water.
□
QUICK WASH
RUTTON [frj
Ideal for quick washing of
fabrics which are not very
dirty (programmes A - B - C
-F).
B
PROGRAMME CONTROL
To select the required
programme press the knob to
pop it out.
Turn the knob clockwise
until the marker at the top of
the dial coincides with the
required programme letter.
Press the knob again if you
wish to return it to its original
position.
□
PILOT LIGHT %
This lights up when the
start/stop button is depressed
and goes out when the button
is pressed again.
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HOW AND WHEN TO USE THE CONTROLS
START
After loading the laundry,
place the washing powder and
additives into the appropriate
compartments. Before starting
up the machine, check that:
— the appliance is plugged in
— the water supply taps are
turned on
— the drain hose is correctly
and securely positioned
— the door and the washing
powder dispenser drawer are
closed.
Depress the required,
pushbutton(s).
Select the required
programme by pressing and
turning the programme dial
clockwise.
At this stage, press the
«start/stop» button to start
the programme up.
The pilot light comes on
and the programme starts up.
STOP
When the programme has
finished, the programme dial
will be in the «l» position and
the washing machine will
automatically stop.
If you have depressed the
«Rinse Hold» button, the water
remaining in the wash tub must
be drained by pressing again the
same button before opening the
door.
Open the door only at the
end of the programme when
the pilot light beside the door
catch goes out.
If necessary, stop the
machine by pressing the
«start/stop» button ® again.
At the end of the
programme, all the buttons
should be reset to the «rest»
position (not depressed).
THE WASHING
PROGRAMMES
This washing machine
incorporates the «Jet System»
washing for a rapid and
economical wash, since the
machine uses only the
amount of water necessary to
wash each load. This allows
substantial savings of
electricity, detergent and
time, ensuring at the same
time optimum washing
results for all types of fabrics.
The following pages
illustrating all the pro¬
grammes provide a guide to
the choice of the most
suitable programme for your
laundry.
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The familiar wash code symbols which are
found on the care labels in most clothes will
gradually disappear and a new set of codes
will be introduced. This change is due to
changes in fabrics and detergents and
because poeple are tending to use fewer
programmes and mix fabrics in one load. The
change will bring the codes into line with the
labelling used in the rest of Europe.
Old Symbol
New Symbol
Wash Action
Fabric
xki
Normal (Maximum)
White Cotton or Linen without
Special Finishes
vXy
\607
Normal (Maximum)
Cotton, Linen or Viscose without
Special Finishes
Colourfast at 60° C.
vJLy
\607
No longer used. White Nylon, Polyester/Cotton mixtures now included in Vso^
\kl
Xx?/
Reduced (Medium)
Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose
with Special Finishes:
Cotton/Acrilyc Mix.
vJLy
\4q7
Normal (Maximum)
Cotton, Linen or Viscose
Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C.
vJLj
-- 1
\4o7
Reduced (Medium)
Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool
mixes, Polyester/wool blends.
xk/
W
Much Reduced
(Minimum)
Wool, wool mixes. Silks.
\ 30°/
No longer used. Silk now included
printed acetate included in X^ff .
in^4a fj ;
9
\E/
No longer used.
The new symbols have been used on the Programme Guide of this machine, and are listed
in the Programme Charts on page 14 and 15.
The new wash symbols will also appear on the side of Washing Powder packets.
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PROGRAMMES FOR COTTON AND LINEN
Recommended load: max. 4.5 kg (10 lb)
DEGREE COMPARTMENTS PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME OF TO USE DIAL DESCRIPTION
SOIL ($ if required) POSITION
PREWASH
P
Prewash at 40°C
Short spin
WHITES
A
Wash at 95°C
4 rinses
Spin
WHITES
Light
soil
B
Wash at 60°C
4 rinses
Spin
|-~^4 FAST
l 6 0 J COLOUREDS
Normal
soil
Wash at 60°C
4 rinses
Spin
NON - FAST
COLOUREDS
Normal
soil
Wash at 40°C
4 rinses
Spin
LONG SPIN
SHORT SPIN
D
Long spin approx. 6 min.
Always preceded by a
low-speed draining
phase
G
Short spin approx. 2 min.
Always preceded by a
low-speed draining
phase
Water filling
30°/40°/50°C programmes - cold water filling
60°C programmes - hot and cold filling
95°C programmes - hot water filling only.
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PROGRAMMES FOR SYNTHETICS, MIXED FARRICS
SILK AND WOOL
Recommended load: max. 2 kg (4.5 lb); wool max. 1 kg (2.2 lb)
DEGREE
COMPARTMENTS
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
OF
TO USE DIAL DESCRIPTION
SOIL ($3 if required)
POSITION
MIXED
FABRICS
Normal
soil
F
Wash at 50°C
3 rinses
Short spin
DELICATES/
SYNTHETICS
Normal
soil
J
Wash at 40°C
3 rinses
Short spin
WOOL
Normal
soil
H
Wash at 40°C
3 rinses
Short spin
WORN
ONCE Light
soil
K
Wash at 30°C
3 rinses
Short spin
HAND RINSES
L
3 rinses with
additive if required
Short spin
FRESHEN UP
M
1 rinse with
additive if required
Short spin
DRAIN
N
Draining of water

USE OF DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
Choosing the right washing
powder. Always use a low
lather powder. This is
important as too much lather
prevents the articles from
being properly cleansed and
you may damage the machine.
Ariel Automatic is specially
designed to complement the
cleaning action of the machine.
USE OF WASHING
POWDER
The washing powder
should be placed in the
appropriate compartments in
the washing powder
dispenser drawer before
starting the programme.
The compartment marked
with the symbol |JJ is for
the prewash powder (if
required by the programme).
The compartment marked
with the symbol UU is for
the main wash powder.
The table here-below
indicates the amount of the
detergent (in percent) to be
used in comparison with the
quantities recommended by
the detergent manufacturer
for programmes without
prewash according to the
amount of laundry and water
hardness.
The amount in percent
relevant to synthetics, woo]
and silk refer to special
detergents for machine
washing these fabrics.
Your local water authority
will be able to tell you how
hard your water is.
WASH LOAD
KG
QUANTITIES OF WASHING POWDER
COTTON
SYNTHETICS
WOOL AND
DEL1CATES
4-5
100%
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3-4
85%
—
—
2-3
70%
—
—
1.5-2
55%
55%
—
<3 1.5
40%
40%
70%
For pre-wash, you are advised to place a small quantity c
powder in compartment «a».
Avoid using too much washing powder: it is wasteful and also harmfu
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USE OF LIQUID
ADDITIVES
Any liquid additives for
softening or dressing the
laundry must be poured into
the appropriate compartment
of the washing powder
dispenser drawer before
starting the programme.
The compartment marked
with the symbol 00 is for
softeners and dressing
agents; never exceed the
MAX level.
USE OF LIQUID
DETERGENT
Suitable liquid detergent
such as Ariel can be used
instead of washing powder.
In this case a programme
without prewash must be
selected.
Pour the liquid detergent
into the compartment ULI in
the dispenser drawer
immediately before starting the
wash programme. If the
detergent has its own dispenser
ball, this should be used
according to the manu¬
facturer’s instructions.
NOTE
Once the dispenser is filled,
close it by pushing it in
gently. This is particularly
important if you are using
fabric conditioner because if
the drawer is slammed it will
cause the conditioner to
enter the machine pre¬
maturely.
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WASHING 4 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95° C
Suppose you have 4 kg of
normally dirty laundry to
wash. It is white cotton and is
suitable for high temperature
washing.
THE
LAUNDRY
Open the door by pulling
the catch outwards. Load the
items to be washed one at a
time and close the door.
MEASURE OUT THE
WASHING POWDER
Following the table (page
16), measure the required
quantity of washing powder
and pour into the com¬
partment Uli , the main wash
compartment.
□
MEASURE OUT
THE ADDITIVES
Pour the softener, if
required, into the com¬
partment marked ® ; do not
exceed the MAX level.
Close the drawer gently.
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WASHING 4 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95° C
Turn the programme dial
clockwise until letter A on the
dial coincides with the red
marker line.
Check that:
— the appliance is plugged
in,
— the water taps are on,
— the drain hose is correctly
positioned.
Then push in the «start/stop»
button ©.
The pilot lamp comes on and
the washing machine starts
to work.
The machine automatically
stops.
The door is controlled by a
safety device which releases
1 - 2 minutes after the end of
the programme.
Open the door only when
the pilot light, which is
situated next to the door
handle, is off.
Push the «start/stop» button
0 again and the pilot lamp
goes out.
When the programme has
finished you are advised to
unplug the appliance and
turn off the water taps.
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WASHING 2 KG OF SYNTHETIC FABRICS AT 40°
P
Suppose you have 2 kg of
synthetic fabric laundry to
wash. They are rather
delicate fabrics and should
not be washed at a high
temperature.
MEASURE OUT _
THE WASHING POWDER
Following the table (page
16), measure the required
quantity of washing powder
and pour into the com¬
partment UU , the main wash
compartment.
MEASURE OUT
THE ADDITIVES
Pour the softener, i
required, into the com
partment marked ® ; do no
exceed the MAX level.
Close the drawer gently.
Open the door by pulling
the catch outwards. Load the
items to be washed one at a
time and close the door.
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