Zanussi FJ 1200 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
ZANUSSI
WASHING MACHINE
FJ 1200

CONTENTS
Warnings Page
Installation . Page
Unpacking Page
Positioning Page
Water inlet Page
Water drainage . Page
Levelling . Page
Electrical connection Page
Getting to know your machine Page
Control panel Page
Washing hints Page
Wash care symbols ; Page
Use of detergent and additives . Page
Energetic wash cycles . Page
Gentle wash cycles Page
Using your machine . Page
Washing 4 kg of white cotton at 90°C Pages
Washing 2 kg of synthetic fabrics at 40°C . Pages
Washing 1 kg of wool fabrics at 40°C Page
Maintenance and cleaning . Page
Descaling, after each wash, external cleaning . » 4. . . Page
Cleaning
the
dispenser
drawer,
cleaning
the
drawer
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recess,
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dangers
of
freezing
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Cleaning the filter é Page
The
water
inlet
filters
Page
Servicing
Page
Peace
of
mind
for
twelve
months
(Zanussi
guarantee
conditions)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Height
85
cm
(33.5")
Width
60
cm
(23.6")
Depth
57
cm
(22.4")
POWER
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
220-240
V/50
Hz
TOTAL
POWER
ABSORBED
2550
W
(13A)
WATER
PRESSURE
Minimum
(hot)
5
psi
Minimum
(cold)
7
psi
Maximum
110 psi
MAXIMUM
RECOMMENDED
Cotton,
linen
4.5
kg
(10
ib)
LOAD
Synthetics,
delicate
fabrics
2
kg
(4.5
Ib)
Wool
1
kg
(2.2
Ib)
SPIN
SPEED
Maximum
1200
rpm
This
appliance
complies
with
E.E.C.
directive
No.
87/308
of
2.6.87
relative
to
radio
interference
suppression.
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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.
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 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
machine.
Garments which have been in contact with volatile
petroleum preducts 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 commercia! 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.
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 allow 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.
This machine incorporates new Electronic
Technology and therefore may work differently
from a traditional product which you have
become accustomed to. If you are concerned
about the operation of the machine please study
the instruction book carefully, as it contains
advice about the way in which the new
technology affects the operation during normal
use.

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
two remaining rear bolts.
Slide out the 3 plastic spacers and plug the 3 holes with
the 3 plastic plugs which you find at the back of the
machine.
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 inlet
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 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 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 ‘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 2.74m (9ft).
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.

INSTALLATION
Waiter 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.
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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 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 loosening or
tightening the feet. Accu-
rate levelling prevents vi-
bration, noise and dis-
placement of the machine
during operation. After
levelling the machine, se-
cure the feet by tightening
the ring nuts.
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 44 ap 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.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Control panel
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1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Programme selector dial
3 Programme option lights
Detergent dispenser drawer
Symbols
UJ Pre-wash
lJ Wash
® Fabric softener
Programme selector dial
To select a programme depress the selector dial to
release and then turn to the required programme.
During a selected programme the programme selector
dial will remain in the same position. The programme
stage will be shown by the programme indicator lights.
To switch the machine off and to cancel a programme
already in progress turn the programme selector dial to
«OFF»,
Programme indicator lights
As the machine progresses through a selected
programme each phase will be indicated ie: WASH,
RINSE, SPIN, and END.
By depressing any of the buttons the machine will
emit an audible bleep indicating that the option
selected has been accepted.
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4 Programme option cover
5 Programme indicator lights
6 START/PAUSE button
Programme option cover
To display the programme options depress the button
on the programme cover.
Programme option lights
The programme option lights will illuminate if the PRE-
WASH, QUICK WASH or SUPER ECONOMY options
are selected. It will also indicate the selected SPIN
PEED.
START/PAUSE button
Once a programme has been selected press the
START/PAUSE button until the audible bleep stops,
then release. The programme will then commence.
NOTE: There may be a delay of up to 30 secs from
releasing the button until the programme commences
during which time the door lock light may flash.
If the machine emits 3 successive bleeps it means
that the chosen option is not compatible with the
selected programme.

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PREWASH button
For heavily soiled laundry. Depress this button to
carry out a prewash at a 40°C temperature.
This option cannot be used in conjunction with
ECONOMY or QUICK WASH as these are not com-
patible.
The prewash option cannot be selected for wool.
The prewash light will illuminate together with an
audible bleep to show the option has been accepted.
QUICK WASH button
Depress this button to reduce the wash time on
cotton programmes by 20 mins and synthetic pro-
grammes by 15 mins. It is ideal for fabrics which are
lightly soiled.
This option cannot be used in conjunction with
ECONOMY or PREWASH as these are not compat-
ible.
The QUICK WASH light will illuminate together with
an audible bieep to show the option has been ac-
cepted.
SUPER ECONOMY button
This programme gives you the option of reducing the
wash temperature by increasing its duration.
It is particularly useful when the items require an
intensive wash and the fabric does not allow a higher
temperature. The wash programme will be increased
by approx. 20 mins for cotton and 15 mins for syn-
thetic programmes.
The temperature reduction will be:
COTTON 95°C will be reduced to 60°C
COTTON 60°C will be reduced to 40°C
SYNTHETICS 50°C will be reduced to 40°C
This option cannot be used with PREWASH or
QUICK WASH.
The super economy light will illuminate together with
an audible bleep to show the option has been se-
lected.
By depressing any of the buttons the machine will
emit an audible bleep indicating that the option
selected has been accepted.
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SPIN SPEED button
The machine selects automatically the spin speed
compatible to the selected programme.
lf you wish to select another speed or exclude all
spinning, depress this button until the required spin
speed is displayed and the relevant light will illumi-
nate.
In the gentle wash programmes the spinning
cycle will not automatically follow the wash pro-
gramme (see programme chart).
To drain the water depress the START/PAUSE but-
ton: the clothes will be spun at 850 rpm, unless you
have selected another spin speed.
RINSES
This machine incorporates a sensor rinse system to
ensure optimum rinsing results. The number and
type of rinses is dependent upon the type of laundry
and quantity of detergent in the rinse water. It is
therefore not uncommon for the appliance to carry
out up to 5 rinses which may incorporate short spin
between the rinse phases.
IMPORTANT: If you select 850 rpm or less on pro-
grammes for cotton and linen, the machine will carry
out automatically an extra rinse.
lf you select 650 rpm or less on a synthetic wash
programme, the machine will automatically increase
the water level on each rinse.
To switch the machine off or cancel a programme
turn the programme selector dial to the OFF position.
The door can be opened after 2 mins allowing for the
door lock mechanism to be released, providing the
water level is not above the base of the door.
Note: If in doubt select the drain programme prior to
opening the door.
If the machine emits 3 successive bleeps it
means that the chosen option is not compatible
with the selected programme.

Washing 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
Tablecloth 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 loosely 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.
= It is 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.
a White items should not be washed with coloured
items.
= Very small 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 gentle 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.
= Once you have finished using the machine, you are
advised to unplug it and turn off the water tap.

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 New Symbol Wash Action
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
1
Normal (Maximum) White Cotton or Linen without
Special Finishes
Normal (Maximum)
Cotton, Linen or Viscose without
Special Finishes
Colourfast at 60°C.
No longer used. White Nylon, Polyester/Cotton mixtures now included in
E+ Ee (§ 2
Reduced (Medium) Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose with
= Special Finishes:
Cotton/Acrylic Mix.
5 Normal (Maximum) Cotton, Linen or Viscose
Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C.
6 ; ‘ ‘
Reduced (Medium) Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool
mixes, Polyester/wool blends.
Much Reduced Wool, wool mixes. Silks.
(Minimum)
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printed acetate included in
No longer used. Silk now included in
No longer used.
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The new wash symbols appear on the side of Washing Powder packets.
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