Zanussi FJ1224/A User manual

INSTRUCTION E
WASHING MACHINE
FJ 1224/À
ZANUSSI

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 27 Servicing
Page 34 Zanussi guarantee conditions
Page 35 5 Year cover
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS Width
Height
Depth
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Voltage
Maximum power absorbed
Minimum (hot)
WATER PRESSURE Minimum (cold)
Maximum
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED Cotton, linen
LOAD Synthetics, delicate fabrics
Wool
SPIN SPEED Maximum
60 cm (23.6")
85 cm (33.5")
57 cm (22.4")
220/240V - 50Hz
2550 W (13A)
5 psi
7 psi
110 psi
4.5 kg (10 1b)
2 kg (4.5 1b)
1 kg (2.2 Ib)
1200 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.

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 produet 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.
AThis 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 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.
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.
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 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 spare parts.

THE CONTROL PANEL
Keep this page open while
reading the booklet
SYMBOLS um | |
Symbols provided on the control panel have the following meaning:
fy Pilot light UJ Prewash compartment B Wash
(D Start/Stop button UJ Wash compartment A Rinses
10 Fast spin 8 Softener compartment e Spin
( Rinse Hold ti Drain
Ø Quick wash

1
2
3
4
s
6
7
Programme chart
Start/Stop button
«Fast Spin» push button
«Rinse Hold» push button
«Quick wash» push button
Programme control
Pilot light

a C N om
Washing powder dispenser drawer
Control panel
Adjustable feet
Water inlet hose
5 Mains lead with plug
6 Drain hose
7 Transport safety screws
8 Rollers

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 AUA IG
Remove the polystyrene
block from the bottom of the
Remove the polystyrene
base, set the machine
upright and unscrew the two
remain ning rear screws
Carefully slide out the right
polythene bag, removing it
towards the centre of the
machine.
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.
Repeat the operation for
the left polythene bag,
removing it towards the centre
of the machine.

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.
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 eold 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 (16/2 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 nut. After
positioning the inlet hose, be
sure to tighten the. ring nut
again to prevent leaks.

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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
The manufacturer declines any
liability should this safety
measure nof 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 — 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.
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.
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.