Zanussi WD 2290 Operating and safety instructions

ZANUSSI
Instructions
for the use and care
of WD 2290
washing machine

Contents
Technical data
Installation
Unpacking
Page
3
Positioning & levelling
Page
3
Water connection
Page
4
Electrical connection Page 5
Operation
Controls description
Page
6
Loading the clothes
Page
7
Pilling with washing powder
Page 7
Use of additives
Page 7
Which powder?
Page
8
Selection of washing
programme
Page
8
Starting
Page 8
Stopping
Page 9
Drying
Page 9
Wash cycle
Page 10/11
Fabrics drying times
Page 12
Care and cleaning
Cleaning the machine
Page 12
Cleaning the drain filter
Page 12
Hints for care of washing
powder dispenser
Page 13
Helpful tips for washing
Page 13
Servicing
Page 14
Width
23.6 ins (600 mm)
Overall depth (excluding hose)
23.6 ins (600 mm)
Height
33.5 ins (850 mm)
Weight
198.5 lbs (90 kg)
Diy clothes capacity
(excluding synthetic fabrics and wool)
10 lbs (4,5 kg)^
Revolutions during spinning
800 r.p.m.
Total power absorbed
2740 W
Heater rating
2500 W
Heating drying
1350 W
Motor rating during washing
240 W
Motor rating during spinning
420 W
Water load; normal level
3.5 gals (16 1)
Water load: high level
5.7 gals (26 1)
Maximum water pressure
no p.s.i. - 759 kN/m^
Minimum water pressure
7 p.s.i. - 48 kN/m^
Supply voltage
220^240 V
Supply frequence 50 Hz
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Installation
Unpacking
After removing outer carton,
reinforcing angles and polythene
wrapping, proceed as follows:
undo the two winged screws A and B
on the back of the washing machine
(fig. 1);
remove the two rods fastened by the
winged screws A and B (fig. 2);
tilt the machine and remove
polystyrene base packing;
remove the four cardboard spacers
which will have fallen to the bottom of
the machine during the preceding
operation.
Positioning & Levelling
Move the washer to its permanent
operating location and carefully level
it by adjusting the feet and locking
them in position with the lock nut
(fig. 3).
It is recommended to perform this
work very accurately to avoid any
vibration, noise or shifting of the
appliance during operation.
Also make sure that the washing
machine does not touch walls,
furniture, etc. while working.
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Water connection
Water inlet hose: if a cold water tap
having a 3/4” gas thread spout is
available, the inlet hose fitted with the
rubber sealing washer (supplied with
the machine) should be connected as
shown (fig. 4).
IMPORTANT: To obtain the best
washing results, it is necessary to use
the cold water supply only.
If the water connection is made onto
new pipes or onto pipes which have not
been used for a long time, it is
advisable to run'off a certain amount
of water before connecting the
machine. This will avoid foreign matter
blocking the filters placed at the end of
the water inlet hose.
Water outlet connection
The drain pipe from this machine must
connect into the main drain from the
premises, but not into the rainwater
drain.
Information as to the type of drain
servicing your premises can be
obtained from a builder or the Local
Authority.
The curved end of the outlet hose
should be firmly hooked over the edge
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of a sink or connected to a suitable
drain pipe in the wall or under the sink;
however, such a drain pipe should
have a built-in air break in order to
avoid water syphoning from the
machine during draining.
The top of the drain hose (curved end)
should not be lower than 50 cms (20
ins) or higher than 85 cms (34 ins) from
floor level (fig. 5).
The water should be able to drain
freely and the end of the outlet hose
must not be under water.
It is, therefore, advisable that the drain
pipe, if used, has an internal diameter
of at least 4 cms (1,5 ins).
Also, ensure that the drain hose is not
choked or placed in such a way as to
obstruct the normal water flow.
If the drain hose is to be hooked over
the sink, ensure that the sink is empty
and that the sink plug is not blocking
the plug hole.
If an extension is required, its inner
diameter must be the same as that of
the original hose of the washer and its
length must not exceed 2 metres (6 ft).
Plumbed installation
It is important that work is carried out
by a qualified plumber.
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4

Electrical connection
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
The manufacturer declines to accept
any liability should this safety measure
not be observed.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the
terminal which is marked with the
letter «L» or coloured red.
If the plug is not suitable it
must be out off and the appropriate
plug fitted.
This appliance complies with E.E.C.
directive No. 76/889 of 4-ll>76 relative
to radio interference suppression.
Important
The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
GREEN AND YELLOW -EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
Your appliance is fitted with a moulded
plug and cord. The plug moulded onto
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
the fuse. The plug must not be used if
the fuse cover/carrier is lost. A
replacement cover/carrier can be
obtained from your local Zanussi
Service Agent whose address is listed in
the enclosed «Zanussi Service Agents
Nationwide» leaflet.
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
in 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.

Operating
instructions
1. Handle dispenser
2. Drying time control knob
3. Temperature control knob
4. Special features control knob
5. Program selector control knob
6. Drying pilot lamp
7. Mains pilot lamp
Controls description
1 Handle dispenser
2 Drying Time Control Knob
The drying time can be adjusted with
this free-running selector over a wide
range of settings, up to a total of
180 minutes.
3 Temperature Control Knob
With the temperature control knob
(thermostat) you can select the washing
temperatures shown on the powder
dispenser.
This control knob is also free-
running, so that you may set to any
desired temperature, even between the
knob graduations.
4 Special Features Control Knob
This control knob has four settings
corresponding to the following
functions:
4.1 Anti-crease
The Non-Crease Feature, as explained
in the covering chapter above, can be
selected prior to starting a gentle-
action wash program (except program
«L» PURE NEW WOOL).
4.2 No-spin
By turning the control knob to this No-
Spin setting, the machine will carry out
all strong-action wash cycles without
any spinning whatsoever, which might
prove quite expedient when you wish
to wash heavily soiled robust whites in
nearly boiling water and without
spinning.
4.3 Half-load
Economy Load. This feature is for
reduced loads of clothes and saves both
electricity and water. Put up to 2 kgs -
4 lbs of normal clothes or 1 kg-2 lbs of
delicate clothes in the machine.
It is suggested that curtains or
woollens are not washed on this
programme as the low water level is
not suitable for the washing of these
types of fabrics.
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4.4 Normal
This setting cuts out all special-feature
programmes described under paragraph
4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 above.
All wash cycles selected with the
program control knob (5) are carried
out according to the respective strong-
action or gentle-action program.
5 Program selctor control knob
By turning this program control knob
clockwise, you select the required wash
cycle.
These wash cycles with the corresponding
programmes number are also shown inside
the fron door of the machine.
To start the washer/dryer, pull out the
program control knob. This control
knob (timer) inches forward step-by
step during the whole cycle and only
stops during the heating phase until
the required temperature is reached.
6 Dicing pilot lamp
The DRYING pilot lamp lights up
whenever the machine performs a
drying cycle (see relevant chapter
below).
7 Mains pilot lamp
The mains pilot lamp lights up to
indicate that the power is on and that
the machine is in operation.
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Loading the clothes
Open the front door.
Open the drum loading port by
operating the door catch (fig. 6).
Put the clothes into the drum in a
uniform manner and close the loading
port and the front door.
Filling with washing powder
The washing powder dispenser is
located on the fron left of the control
panel. It is very important to use a low
sudsing powder (see paragraph «Which
powder») such as Persil Automatic or
Bold.
Pull out the dispenser and add washing
powder. The amount of washing
powder for the prewash should be put
into section «a» (fig. 7) of the dispenser
and the powder for the main wash
should be put into section «b».
Once the dispenser is filled, close by
pushing in.
Use of additives
The washing machine is designed to
carry out special treatments such as
the addition of fabric conditioners
automatically at the end of some
washing programmes.
The conditioner liquids to be used
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should be put into compartment «C»
(fig. 7) of the dispenser at the
beginning of the programme. These
additives will be automatically used by
the machine at the appropriate time.
Take care to use the correct amount of
additive, following the manufacturer
instructions.
Which powder?
Do not use ordinary powders
like Ariel, Radiant, Daz etc. in your new
washing machine. The reason for this is
very simple, these powders produce so
much lather that clothes are prevented
from tumbling freely and cannot get
properly clean.
Do use the right powder. To get the
best results, we recommend Persil
Automatic or Bold.
Like all modem automatic machines
the WD 2290 works at peak efficiency
with a low lather product.
Both these products’ balanced lather is
specially designed to complement the
cleaning action of these machines.
So use it regularly for trouble free
washing and superb results.
The amount of powder in grams at full load
Hardness of water
in degrees French
(op)
Prewash
Main
wash
Soft: up to 12
25
100
Average: 12^25
65
160
Hard: 25^37
135
185
Very hard:
over 37
175
185
For hardness in ppm multiply indicated
hardness value by 10.
For information regarding the degree of
hardness in your area, enquire at
competent local authority.
For reduced load or light soiling, reduce
the quantities accordingly.
Do use enough powder. To get your
clothes really clean it is essential that
enough powder is used in the machine.
The correct amount will depend on a
number of things: the hardness of
water, the size of the load, and the
amount of soiling present. As a guide
we suggest you follow the table shown
and adjust the amounts in light of your
personal experience.
You may find it helps to use a
measuring cup at first.
Selection of washing programme
The washing machine carries out 12
washing programmes and 7 additional
programmes. Each programme has
been specially designed for a specific
type of fabric (e.g. cotton, synthetic
fibres, wool etc.) and incorporates the
H.L.C.C. care labelling scheme.
The appropriate programme must
therefore be chosen according to the
ts^pe of fabric to be washed.
Programme description is to be found
on the inside side of the front door.
Starting
After loading the clothes, the washing
powder..and the fabric conditioners into
the respective compartments, make
sure — before you start the machine —
that:
— the plug is in the wall socket
— the water tap is turned on (fully
open)
— the drain hose is correctly placed
— the loading door is correctly closed.
You may now select the required wash
cycle by turning the program control
knob clockwise after making sure that
it is pressed in; select the required
water temperature.
Selecte the required special features,
if any.
At this point, to start the washing
machine simply pull the programme
control knob (and the pilot lamp
lights up).
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Once it is started, the machine will
automatically carry out all phases of
the selected program.
Stopping
When the program is completed (pilot
lamp goes out), the machine stops
automatically.
You should now press in the program
control knob and wait for about 1^2
minutes after the wash cycle is
completed before you open the door, so
as to allow the door safety device
(interlock) to release it.
Open the door only after the wash cycle
is completed. In the case of the "gentle
wash cycles”, don't forget to drain the
water prior to opening the door.
If need be, you may stop the machine
at any given moment during the cycle
by pushing in the program control knob.
When the wash cycle is completed, it is
advisable to unplug the machine from the
wall socket and to turn off the water tap.
Drying
If you wish to machine dry your
laundry at the end of a wash cycle,
leave the tap open and the drain hose
hooked over the edge of the sink or in
the drain. During the drying cycle, the
machine requires approx. 0.5 liters (0.9)
pints) of water per minute.
Dampness is removed from the drained
laundry by means of a special heating
element. This dampness condenses in
the machine. However, the small cold
water supply causes the resulting
steam to condense and the condensate
is then drained together with the
cooling water and eliminated throught
the drain hose.
Consequently, you have no need to
worry about steamed-up windows and
walls, nor is there any need to provide
special ventilation of the room in which
the machine is set up.
Proceed as follows to carry out a
drying cycle:
1) Remove all spin-drained laundry
from the machine.
2) Sort the laundry to be ironed from
the laundry to be only dried and put
away.
3) Important! Load up to a maximum
of 2.5 kgs (5.5 lbs) of spin-drained
laundry into the drum and be careful
to fill it in loose, i.e.: not crammed
together.
In the case of easy-care clothes, load
only up to a maximum of 1 kg (2.2 lbs)!
4) Close the loading door.
5) Turn the program control knob to
«T» and pull out the control knob.
6) Set drying time control knob as
required. The DRYING pilot lamp also
lights up, in addition to the mains pilot
lamp, and the drying cycle starts.
In the meantime, till the first drying
cycle is completed, you might want to
hang out the other half of the damp
washing on the clothes-line, weather
permitting that is.
During the drying cycle, the preset time
(duration) may still be shortened or
extended, however under no
circumstances within the 20-to-O
minutes stretch because during this
lapse of time both the machine and the
laundry must be allowed to cool off.
If there is a power failure or some
other interruption during a drying
cycle, you should remove the laundry
from the machine without delay.
Durign the drum standstill there could
be a heat «build-up» which would result
in undue overheating, particularly of
the more delicate laundry
If you wish to interrupt the drying
cycle, instead, push in the program
control knob and open the loading door.
Fabrics drying times
The drying times of all fabrics and
clothes depend on the extet to which
they were spin-drained as well as on
their distinctive features. Consequently,
the times given are to be understood as
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Energetic wash cycles
For Cotton, Linen and Hemp Fabrics
Recommended wash load: 10 lbs (4,5 kgs) max.
Wash cycle
Position of
program selector
and thermostat
Dispenser
compartment
to be used
Wash cycle description
Whites
heavy soil
^ A
UJ 90°
a b (c)
Prewash in water at 40°C (normal level). Main wash in
water at 90°C (normal level). 4 cold water rinses (high
level). Spinning.
Whites
B
\T7 9o°
b (c)
Main wash in water at 90°C (normal level). 4 cold water
rinses (high level). Spinning.
White
polycotton
B
\T7 90°
b(c)
Special features position control knob: NO-SPIN.
Main wash in water at 90°C (normal level). 4 cold water
rinses (high level). Draining without spinning.
Fast coloureds
heavy soil
\17 60°
a b (c)
Prewash in water at 40°C (normal level). Main wash in
water at 60°C (normal level). 4 cold water rinses (high
level). Spinning.
Fast coloureds
B
\j7 60°
b(c)
Main wash in water at 60°C (normal level). 4 cold water
rinses (high level). Spinning.
Non fast
coloureds
heavy soil
A
\1740°
a b (c)
Prewash in water at 40°C (normal level). Main wash in
water at 40°C (normal level). 4 cold water rinses (high
level). Spinning.
Non fast
coloureds
40°
b (c)
Main wash in water at 40°C (normal level). 4 cold water
rinses (high level). Spinning.
Rinses
D
(c)
4 cold water rinses (high level). Spinning.
Special
treatments
E
c
Intake of water mixed with liquid additive (high level).
Special treatments. Spinning.
Spin only
F
Spinning for about 5 minutes with simultaneous water
draining. This is preceded by slow rotations of the
drum.
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Gentle wash cycles
For Delicates, Synthetics, Mixed Fabrics and Woollens
Recommended wash load: max. 3-5 Iby (1,5-2 Kgs); wool max. 2 lbs (1 Kg).
NOTE: There sis no water draining in the last rinse of the gentle wash cycles with the exception of the special wool
program, to prevent the clothes from creasing if they are left in the machine at the end of the wash cycles.
To drain the water, turn the program selector knob to cycle «P» (draining & gentle spinning) or cycle «R» (draining
without spinning).
Wash cycle
Position of
program selector
and thermostat
Dispenser
compartment
to be used
Wash cycle description
White nylon
heavy soil
G
\X7 60°
a b (c)
Prewash in water at 40°C (high level). Main wash in wa¬
ter at 60°C (high level). 3 cold water rinses (high level).
White nylon
H
W60°
b(c)
Main wash in water at 60°C (high level). 3 cold water
rinses (high level).
Delicates
G
\1740°
a b (c)
Prewash in water at 40°C (high level). Main wash in wa¬
ter at 40°C (high level). 3 cold water rinses (high level).
Special
treatments
H
30°
\27 30°
Main wash in water at 30°C (high level). 3 cold water
rinses (high level).
Short main wash in water at 30°C (high level). 3 cold
water rinses (high level). Spinning.
3 cold water rinses (high level).
Intake of water mixed with liquid additive (high level).
^ Special treatments.
Water draining followed by a short spin.
Extra prewash
Water draining with a steady drum.
Prewash in water at 40°C (high level) followed by a soa¬
king phase (the laundry is left soaking in water).
To drain the water, turn the program knob to cycle «P»
(drain with a gentle spin) or «R» (drain).
T^-rTnncr T relevant paragraph.
1 Don’t forget to «unfold» the clothes before you start this drying cycle!
‘ Special cycle for washing wool garments bearing the woolmark label «Pure New Wool washing shrink resistant».
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being a general indication only and, as
a matter of fact, each housewife will
soon work out specific times from her
own personal experience.
Here, then is a general indication of
these average drying times:
with a drum load of normal laundry (up
to 2,5 kgs. = 5.5 lbs): approximately
80^100 minutes for ironing dry, and
approx. 120^140 minutes for ready-to-
put-away drying.
With a drum load of easy-care clothes,
(up to 1 kg = 2.2 lbs): approximately
40-7-60 minutes for ready-to-put-away
drying.
To prevent the formation of wrinkles
and creases, all clothes should be
removed from the drum without delay
after completion of a drying cycle.
Care and
cleaning
Cleaning the machine
Important: Make sure that the plug has
been removed from the socket prior to
undertaking any kind of maintenance.
From time to time, carry out a
complete cycle without a washing load,
adding 1 oz of «Calgon».
This should also be done when the
washer has been out of use for a long
time.
Leave the door ajar for about 2 hours
after the wash to allow air to circulate
freely inside th machine.
Plated, polished and plastic parts and
the glass door should be cleaned with a
soft damp cloth, never with an abrasive
cleaning powder.
For the cabinet exterior use a
lukewarm solution of mild soap, then
rinse and dry carefully.
It is also advisable to clean the cabinet,
from time to time, with a wax polish
applied with a soft cloth.
Filter cleaning
The filter (fig. 8) is located on the front
of the washer in the bottom right hand
corner. Its purpose is to collect fluff
and any small objects (safety-pins,
coins, etc) inadvertently left in the
laundry.
The filter should be cleaned
periodically.
If the articles washed are mainly
woolen items, then the frequency of
filter cleaning should be increased.
At the en of a washing programme
place the free end of the drain hose at
floor level in a basin to collect any
excess water.
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Remove the lower panel of the cabinet,
by lifting it slightly and pulling it
outwards.
Before removing the filter, place a
small bowl on the floor below the filter
cover to collect any water that may
come out.
Unscrew the filter knob anti-clockwise
and pull the filter out (fig. 8).
Clean filter and refit, ensuring that the
filter knob is screwed tight.
Hints for care of washing powder
dispenser
We recommend that the washing
powder dispenser is checked regularly
to ensure that it is clean and dry.
Do wipe the dispenser after each wash.
Should the dispenser require special
cleaning, the drawer can be completely
removed, and the interior cleared of any
deposit.
The drawer can be removed from the
front of the appliance by giving a sharp
pull outwards. A sharp tap with the
palm of the hand may be necessary
when replacing the drawer.
Helpfiill tips for washing
Here are some practical hints to enable
you to obtain the best washing results:
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Use a low suds washing powder
specially made for front loading
washing machines. An excessive
formation of suds will cause
unsatisfactory operation
The quantity of washing powder
required depends on the amount of
laundry and on how soiled it is.
It may therefore be necessary to vary
the quantities suggested in this book
according to experience.
To obtain the best results when
washing wool do not wash more than
2 lbs. at a time.
In order to get good results when
washing synthetic material use
a maximum washing load of
4 to 5 lbs.
This is a special cycle for washing wool
garments bearing the woolmark label
«Pure New Wool washing shrink
resistant».
If your water is hard it can be softened
by adding special products such as
«Calgon» to the washing powder in the
compartment B (fig. 7).
These products facilitate the action of
the washing powder and help to give
better results.
Clothes should be sorted according to
fabric type, degree of soil and colour
fastness.
Tears and open seams should be
mended, loose buttons secured, zippers
closed and laces or belts collected in a
cotton bag. Articles without a hem
should not be washed.
Ensure pockets are emptied and spots
of rust, paint, ink etc., removed before
washing.
Always turn off water taps fully when
the machine is not in use, even if it is
plumbed in.
If, after commencing a wash, you find
that the wrong programme has been
selected, push the control knob fully in
turning the indicator knob clockwise to
the correct programme. Then pull
control knob fully out again.
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Washing powder should only be placed
in the dispenser immediately prior to
the start of a programme. Do not leave
washing powder in the dispenser for
any length of time as it may form
lumps which can be difficult to
dissolve.
It is advisable to inspect the filters in
the water inlet hoses periodically and
clean if necessary.
Servicing
Should servicing be required for this
appliance contact your local Service
Agent but before requesting service the
following simple checks may save you
inconvenience and expenses:
• The machine won’t start
Check that:
the plug is firmly in the wall socket
and that there is an electricity supply
by plugging in another appliance;
the door of the machine is firmly
closed:
the programme control knob is actually
pulled out:
make sure the fuses of your electrical
installation have not blown.
• The machine won’t fill
Check that:
the water tap is turned on and
that there is sufficient pressure;
the fill hose is not sharply bent.
• The machine fills, but the water
empties from the drain hose
Check that:
the end of the drain hose is not placed
too low from floor level.
• The machine won’t drain or spin
Check that:
the drain hose is not sharply bent
(kinked) or placed in such a way as to
obstruct a normal water flow;
the drain filter is not clogged.
• The machine vibrates or is too noisy
Check that:
the inner packing (transit security) was
correctly removed, as described in
paragraph «Unpacking»;
the machine is correctly levelled as
described in the relevant paragraph the
washer is not too close to a wall or to
the furniture.
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