Zanussi FL 828 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
WASHING MACHINE
FL 828
ZANUSSI

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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
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS Width 60 cm (23.6”)
Height 85 em (33.5”)
Depth 57 em (22.4”)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Voltage 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 Ib)
Wool 1 kg (2.2 Ib)
SPIN SPEED Maximum 800 r.p.m.
This appliance
interference.
conforms to the E.E.C. directive No. 87/308 of 2/6/87 regarding the suppression of radi:

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.
Alt 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.
AOnly 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.
AGarments 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 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 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.

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(E) Economy |
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Programme chart
Pilot light
«Economy» push button
«Rinse Hold» push button
«Half load» push button
«Heavy soil» push button
Programme control and on/off control

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Washing powder dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door catch
Drain Filter
Adjustable feet
Water inlet hoses
Mains lead with plug
Drain hose
Transport safety screws
Rollers

NSTALLATION 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.
Using a spanner unscrew
and remove the rear right
screw.
Lay the machine on its back
making sure that the hoses are
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.
Repeat the operation for the
left polythene bag, removing it
towards the centre of the
machine.
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Remove the polystyrene
base, set the machine upright
and unscrew the two
remaining rear screws.
Slide out the 3 plastic pins.
Ed Plug the 3 holes with the
3 plastic plugs which you can
find on the back 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 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 (16Y2 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
eylinder) 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.

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 con-
necting 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 em (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.
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 interference
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.