Zanussi FJ 831 User manual

1 INDEX
Page 2
Technical specifications
Page 3
Warnings
Page 4
The control panel
Page 6
Your machine
Page 7
Installation instructions
Page 11
Use of controls
Page 14-15
The washing programmes
Page 16
Use of detergent and additives
Page 18
Washing 4 kg of white cotton at 95°C
Page 20
Washing 2 kg of delicate synthetic fabrics at 40°C
Page 22
Washing hints
Page 23
Maintenance
Page 24
Cleaning the filter
Page 25 Servicing
Page 32 Zanussi guarantee conditions
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
2600 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
800 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 ap¬
pliance 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 Sendee
Centre, and only genuine Zanussi
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 w y ater. 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 w y hich 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 Before selecting a programme or
changing an ongoing programme
the machine must be switched off
by depressing the START/STOP
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.
AWash 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.
A 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 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 machi¬
ne yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or more serious mal¬
functioning. 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 1
Pilot light
UJ
Prewash comp
Start/Stop button
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Wash compart]
Rinse Hold
Softener comp
Super economy
following meaning:
artment I Wash
nent A Rinses
artment 0 Spin
tjd Drain

1 Programme chart
2 «Super economy» push button
3 <• Rinse Hold» push button
4 Start/Stop button
5 Programme control
6 Pilot light

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Before starting the
machine up, the packing
must be removed as follows.
You are advised to keep all
the packing for re-use in case
the machine has to be
transported again.
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.
Using a spanner unscrew
and remove the rear right
Carefully slide out the right
polythene bag, removing it
towards the centre of the
machine.
Slide out the 3 plastic pins.
Lay the machine on its back
making sure that the hoses are
not squashed.
Repeat the operation for the
left polythene bag, removing it
towards the centre of the
machine.
U Plug the 3 holes with the
3 plastic plugs w r hich you can
find on the back of the
machine.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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).
Set the hose correctly by
loosening the ring nuts. After
positioning the inlet hose, be
sure to tighten the ring nut
again to prevent leaks.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
Remove the fuse from the
cut off plug. The plug should
then be disposed of to pre¬
vent 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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
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