Zanussi FL812 Operating and safety instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE USE AND CARE OF
ZANUSSI
WASHING MACHINES
The appliance of science

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.
Warnings - Washing Machines
THESE WARNINGS ARE 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 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 Network 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
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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.
Do not overload the appliance. See
relevant section in instruction book.
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 tom
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
appliance.
Garments which are saturated with
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.
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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
manufacturers’ recommendations of
quantities.
Pets have been known to climb into
washing machines. Please check your
drum before use.
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 Network Centre. Always
insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts.

Contents
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Installation
Getting to know your machine
Using your machine
Additional programmes
Looking after your machine
Helpful washing hints
How to wash...
Servicing
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Please note that the specifications of
your appliance may differ slightly from
those shown in this leaflet

Specifications
FL 812
Dimensions
Height
850mm
33.5”
Width 600mm
23.6”
Depth
550mm
22.7”
Weight 1761b
80kg
Capacity
101b
4.5kg
Revolutions
per minute
400/800
Power Absorbed
2730W
Heater Rating 2300W
Motor Rating
Wash 430W
Spin
450/650W
Voltage 220/240V
Frequency
50Hz
Water Load
Normal 2.9 gals
13 litres
High 4.4 gals
20 litres
Pressure psi
Maximum
110
Minimum (hot)
4
Minimum (cold) 7
5

Please note that the external appearance of your appliance
may differ slightly from that shown in this instruction book.
A - Programme chart
B - Detergent dispenser (handle)
C - Pilot light
D - Half load button
E - Economy button E)
F - Programme control and on/off control
G - Drain filter
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Installation
Unpacking
Having removed the outer carton,
reinforcing angles, and polythene
wrapping, you must take out the internal
packing which protected the appliance’s
‘works’ during transit.
1
Using the plastic spanner provided,
remove the three large bolts from the
back of the machine to free the washing
drum (figure 1).
2
Each bolt leaves behind a plastic spacer
inside the machine, this should be worked
loose by inserting a screwdriver into the
bolt hole, allowing the spacer to drop to
the bottom of the machine.
3
Lay the machine carefully on its back to
reveal two pieces of polythene bands in
the base (figure 2).
First pull band A, on left hand side then
pull band B on the right hand side to
withdraw the remaining internal packing,
taking care not to catch and damage any
of the appliance’s internal components in
the process.
4
Finally, lift the appliance off the
polystyrene base packing and remove the
plastic spacers you worked loose earlier.
These spacers, together with the three
large bolts and other internal packing
should be kept in a safe place so they can
be used if the machine has to be
transported again.
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Positioning and levelling
To keep vibration, noise and movement
to a minimum, it is essential that the
machine is absolutely level. Check this
with the aid of a spirit level when the
machine is in its permanent operating
position. Any adjustments needed can be
made by using the open end of the
spanner supplied to raise or lower the
two adjustable feet at the front of the
machine - you merely screw them up or
down (figure 3).
Plumbing
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 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.
Some vibration is inevitable, especially if
mounted on a wooden floor.
Please ensure that when the appliance
is installed it is easily accessible for the
engineer in the event of a breakdown.

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 p si is required for the 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 (16.5 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).
If you are operating the appliance on the
minimum pressure of 7 psi, it may fill
slowly. This flow can be increased by
removing the small restrictor contained
within the inlet valve. In order to remove
the restrictor, first turn the water off and
unplug the appliance. Disconnect the
water supply hose from the inlet valve,
pull out the mesh filter inside the valve.
Remove the restrictor (which is a small
round washer) with the aid of thin-nosed
pliers.
Replace mesh filter and re-fit hose.
If the water supply in your area is hard it
is possible that the filters situated in the
fill valves can become blocked with sand
or limestone deposits and in extreme
cases this can cause a breakdown of the
fill valves ie: no water fill or continuous
filling.
We would suggest that you install
supplementary strainers which should be
fitted on the fill hoses of your machine.
For information about the availability of
these supplementary strainers you should
contact your local plumber.
If you intend the drain hose from the
machine to empty into a sink, make sure
the sink is empty and that the plug hole is
not blocked.
Where the machine is permanently
plumbed in hook the end of the hose into a
standpipe installed for the purpose.
It should have an internal diameter of at
least 38 mm (lVain) thus leaving an air
gap between hose and pipe, and should be
designed in such a way that the water
level within it never covers the end of
the hose.
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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 nor too low. The
top of the curve in the hose’s end should
be no more than 85cm (34”) and no less
than 50 cm (20”) above floor level.
(figure 4).
The 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
appropriate 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.
Finally, make sure that with the machine
in position, the drain hose is not
obstructed, blocked or bent so sharply that
water cannot flow freely.
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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
-^r 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/carrier must be obtained from
Zanussi Service Agents whose addresses
are listed on the attached «Zanussi
Service Agents Nationwide» or you could
find your local agent by looking in your
telephone directory under ”Z”.
This appliance complies with E.E.C.
directive no. 82/499 of 7.6.82 relative to
radio interference suppression.

Getting to know your machine
The controls and how to use them
A Programme chart
B Detergent dispenser
C Pilot light
D Half load button
E Economy button (E3
F Programme control and on/off control
G Drain filter
A Programme chart
This chart will help you to select the
correct wash programme. The letter and
wash programme numbers correspond to
those used in the detailed charts on
pages 14—17.
B Detergent dispenser
The dispenser has three compartments-
two for detergent (a and b) and one for
fabric conditioner (c), (see figure 6
page 19).
The fabric conditioner compartment is
fitted with a removable filter. To open
the dispenser, push back the hinged front,
hook your hand around the top edge
and pull.
C Pilot light
The pilot light comes on when the
machine is set to start.
D Half load button l!£l
By pressing this before selecting a wash
programme the intake of water is
reduced. This is useful if you want to
wash half loads, 2kg (4 V 2 lb) instead of
the usual 4.5kg (101b) of cotton or linen
items.
By reducing the water consumption you
will use less electricity.
The half load programme is not suitable
for synthetic or mixed fabrics, delicate
articles or wool. These fabrics all need a
high water level to avoid creasing.
E Economy button E)
By pressing in this push-button prior to
selecting wash cycle B or C, you will
obtain a reduction of the wash
temperature from 95°C to 60°C whilst
the duration of the programme will
remain practically unchanged.
This will ensure a substantial saving in
electricity consumption.
It is advisable to press in this
pushbutton particularly when washing
strong white fabrics which do not have
stubborn stains.
F Programme control and
on/off control
The selector dial is marked with letters
corresponding to those on the chart.
To set the machine to the correct
programme (see programme chart and
table on pages 14-17) push the dial in and
turn it clockwise until the letter you want
coincides exactly with the red pointer at
the top of the dial. Never attempt to turn
the control dial in an anti-clockwise
direction.
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To start the machine, pull out the knob. If
the knob does not come out easily check
that the pointer is in line with the
selected letter - if it is not, reset the dial.
To stop the machine during a cycle, push
the dial in. At the end of the programme
push the knob in and the pilot light will
go out The machine will have stopped
automatically.
The symbols around the dial indicate at
what stage in the programme the wash
has reached:
UJ Prewash
uu Main wash
Rinses
© Spin
bp) Drain
G Drain filter
This is situated behind the small flap
door at the base of the cabinet. It will
need cleaning from time to time.
(See pages 23).
The washing programme
The washing machine has 12 programmes
and 8 additional programmes such as
"rinse” or "spin only” (see charts pages
14-17). Each washing programme is
designed for a specific type of fabric, for
example cotton, nylon mixed fabrics such
as polycotton, etc.
They follow the International Textile
Care Labelling Code (ITCLC) which is
used for wash labels on garments and
household linen as well as. on washing
powder packets. This makes it simple to
choose the right programme for the fabric
you are washing.
The energetic wash cycles for robust
fabrics (B-G) are completely automatic
taking the clothes through washing,
rinsing, spinning and draining.
The Gentle wash cycles (L-S) are for
minimum iron, drip dry and delicate
fabrics. The machine stops after the last
rinse before the water draining and
spinning.
The clothes are left suspended in water to
prevent them becoming creased by
remaining in the bottom of the wash tub
in a damp state after spinning.
To complete the cycle, turn the
programme selector dial to cycle V for
water draining followed by a short spin,
or to cycle Z for drain only if you are
washing drip dry articles.
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Energetic wash cycle
For cotton, linen and viscose (rayon) fabrics
Recommended wash load: 4.5 kg (101b) max
Wash cycle Dispenser compartments
Position of a b c
programme
washing
fabric
Wash cycle description
selector powder
conditioner and fabric guide
A
Pre-wash
a
Cottons and linens
Prewash in water at 40 °C (normal
level) followed by a soaking phase -
the laundry is left soaking in
the water. To drain the water,
turn the programme knob to cycle V
(drain with a gentle spin) or Z
(drain only).
B*
a b c
White cottons and linens without
Whites - heavy soil
special finishes.
Prewash in water at 40 °C (normal
level).
Main wash in water at 95 °C (normal
level).
\d
4 cold water rinses (high level).
Spinning.
c*
b c
White cottons and linens without
Whites
special finishes.
Main wash at 95 °C (normal level).
\d
4 cold water rinses (high level).
Spinning.
D
Fast Coloureds -
heavy soil
a b c
Cottons, linens and viscose
with special finishes
Prewash in water at 40 °C (normal
level).
Main wash in water at 60 °C (normal
level).
4 cold water rinses (high level).
Spinning.
\d
F b c
Cotton, linens and viscose
Fast Coloureds
with special finishes.
Main wash in water at 60 °C (normal
level).
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4 cold water rinses (high level).
Spinning.
‘With these wash programmes you may use the “Economy” pushbutton, if so required. See the relevant paragraph.
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Wash cycle
Position of
programme
selector
Dispenser compartments
a b c
washing fabric
powder conditioner
Wash cycle description
and fabric guide
G
Non-fast Coloureds
W
b c
Cottons, linens and viscose.
Main wash in water at 40°C (normal
level).
4 cold water rinses (high level).
Spinning.
H
Rinses
c
Cottons, linens and viscose.
4 cold water rinses (high level).
Spinning.
J
Special treatments
c Cottons, linens and viscose.
Intake of water mixed with liquid
additive such as fabric conditioner
(high level).
Special treatments.
Spinning.
K
Spin only
Spinning for about 6 minutes with
simultaneous water draining. This is
preceded by slow rotations of the
drum.
Water filling
30°/40°/50°C programmes - cold water filling
60 °C programmes - hot and cold filling
95°C programmes - hot water filling only.
Should you need to check the water filling temperature, use the above information for
guidance.
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Gentle wash cycle
For delicates, synthetics including acrylics, acetates,
triacetates, machine-washable woollens and synthetics mixed with polyester and wool.
Recommended wash load: 1.5-2kg (3-51b);
wool max: 1kg (21b)
Wash cycle
Position of
programme
selector
Dispenser compartments
a b c
washing fabric
powder conditioner
Wash cycle description
and fabric guide
L
White
Special cottons
k/
b c
Cotton articles with special finishes. *
Main wash in water at 95° C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
M
Whites - heavy soil
\rl
a b c
White nylon and
polyester/cotton mixtures
Prewash in water at 40°C (normal
level).
Main wash in water at 60 °C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
N
Whites
\jd
b
c White nylon and
polyester/cotton mixtures
Main wash in water at 60 °C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
P
Minimum Iron
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b c
Coloured synthetics and mixed fabrics
Main wash in water at 50°C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
Q
Delicates
W
b c
Acrylics, acetates, triacetates
and wool mixtures
Main wash in water at 40°C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
R
Woollens
b c
Machine washable woollens and
mixtures with cotton or*viscose;
blankets
Main wash in water at 40 °C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
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Wash cycle
Position of
programme
selector
Dispenser compartments
a b c
washing fabric
powder conditioner
Wash cycle description
and fabric guide
S
Silks
Vri
b
c
Silks and printed acetate fabrics
Main wash in water at 30°C (high level).
3 cold water rinses (high level).
T
Rinses
c
3 cold water rinses (high level).
U
Special treatments
c
Intake of water mixed with liquid
additive such as fabric conditioner
(high level).
V
Short spin only
Water draining followed by a
short spin at 400 r.p.m.
Z
Drain
Water draining with a steady druip.
Note: There is no water draining after the last rinse of the gentle wash cycles. This
prevents the clothes from creasing if they are left in the machine at the end of the
wash cycle.
The clothes are held suspended in water until you turn the selector dial to V when the
water will be drained and the clothes will be given a gentle spin. Or the selector dial
can be turned to Z when the water will drain away without spinning.
Warning
Do not open the machine door until one of the draining programmes has been
completed. If you do, there will be a flood.
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Using your machine
Sorting the wash
Sort the clothes and households linen
according to fabric, colour fastness and
degree of soiling, following the charts on
pages 14-17. Check with the wash care
label sewn to the garment or article; this
should have a number in a wash tub
symbol which corresponds with the
number shown on the charts. For
example, if your sheets have a label with
number 1 in the wash tub you can choose
either programme B or C depending on
whether the articles are lightly or heavily
soiled. If the garment has no label, choose
the appropriate programme for the
fabric. If you are uncertain what fabric
this is, always choose one of the gentle
wash cycles such as P or Q.
Be cautious with coloured items
unless they are labelled colourfast, wash
them separately by hand, or use the
programme for non-fast coloureds.
For the best results wash a full load.
4.5kg (101b) of cottons
1.5-2kg (3-51b) synthetics
lkg (21b) machine washable woollens
Until you are familiar with the size of a
full load, weigh the articles on the
kitchen or bathroom scales. Try to mix
large and small items in each load. If you
cannot make up a full load of similar
items (eg cotton sheets and towels) make
up a load of any polycotton and cotton
items, and use one of the lower
temperature washes P (50 °C).
Remember, however, that white cotton and
linen should be washed at higher
temperature (95°C) every third wash to
keep them a good colour.
The half load programme is also useful,
if you cannot make up a full load of
cottons and linens.
Loading the clothes
Open the drum loading door by pulling the
catch forward (figure 5). Put the sorted
clothes into the drum one by one, shaking
them our first.
Alternate large and small items.
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Be sure all pockets are empty, buttons and
zips fastened. Avoid washing frayed or
tom articles, and treat stains such as
paint, ink, rust and grass before washing
(see page 28).
Once the machine is loaded close the door
firmly. Then put the washing powder and
conditioner (if required) into the
dispenser.
Choosing the right washing powder
Always use a low lather powder. This is
important as too much lather prevents
the articles from tumbling freely and
being properly cleansed. Ariel Automatic
is specially designed to complement the
cleaning action of the machine.
Filling with washing powder
The washing powder dispenser has three
compartments (figure 6). Compartment
‘a’ is for the prewash powder, ‘b’ for the
main wash powder, and ‘c’ for fabric
conditioner. The same wash powder can
be used for the pre and main wash cycles.
Pull out the dispenser and add the
measured amount of powder, following
the directions on the wash powder packet
(see also Table which follows). Be sure to
use enough powder - this is essential to
get the clothes really clean. 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 prematurely.
For information regarding the degrees of
hardness of water in your area, ask the
local Water Authority.
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Amount of wash powder in grammes for a
full load.
Hardness Pre-wash Main wash
following
pre-wash
Main wash
Soft
30
120
130
Average
60 135 160
Hard 90
185
230
Very hard
125 235 270
For half loads use about 3/4 of quantity.
To allow use of liquid detergents,
instead of powder, special dispensers
are available.
These accessories are obtainable on
request.
Using fabric conditioners
When you want to use a conditioner, put
the measured amount (follow
manufacturers’ instructions) into
compartment ‘c’ in the washing powder
dispenser at the same time as you put in
the washing powder. Be careful not to fill
the compartment above the level of the
filter. The conditioner will be
automatically used by the machine at the
appropriate time. Remember to close the
drawer (fig. 6) gently.
Select the programme required by
pushing in the programme selector dial
and turning it clockwise to the required
letter. Pull out the knob. The pilot light
will then come on and the machine will
start. The machine will automatically
carry out all the operations up to the end
of the chosen programme. Then it will
stop. The pilot light will not go out until
the selector knob is pushes in to switch
the machine off.
If, after the start of a programme, you
find you have selected the wrong one,
push the selector knob in to stop the
machine. Then turn the dial clockwise to
the correct positions and pull the knob out
to restart the washing cycle.
At the end of the programme push the
knob in to switch the machine off.
Unloading the clothes
The drum door remains automatically
locked for 1-2 minutes after the machine
has been switched off. You can then open
the door and unload the machine. If you
have been using a gentle wash cycle do not
forget to set the machine to drain the
water (programme V or Z) before opening
the door.
To start the machine
Check that:
the main switch is on;
the door is properly closed;
the water is turned on.
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