Zanussi ZF 623 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET | MODE D’EMPLOI
ZANUSSI
WASHING MACHINE
LAVE - LINGE
ZI 623
5

CONTENTS
Warnings
Installation instructions
Unpacking .
Positioning and connections
Levelling
Getting to know your machine
Control panel
Symbols and controls
Washing programmes
Using your machine .
Washing hints
Temperatures and detergents
International wash care symbols
Maintenance
Bodywork .
Washing powder dispenser drawer
Water drain filter
Water inlet filter
Something not working?
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS Height
Width
Depth
VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY
MAXIMUM POWER ABSORBED
FUSE MINIMUM POWER
WATER PRESSURE min.
max.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD _ Cotton, linen
Synthetics, delicate fabrics
Wool
SPIN SPEED Maximum
85 cm
60 cm
52 cm
220-230 V / 50 Hz
2250 W
10A
5 Nicm?
80 N/cm?
5 kg
2 kg
1 kg
600 rev./min.
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
CO NN DO OD FP HS OC
t
come, ©
11-12
13
13-14
15
16
1€
16
16
17
18

WARNINGS
it is most important that this instruction booklet be
retained with the appliance for future reference. If
the appliance is sold or transferred to another
owner, or if you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the booklet is
supplied so that the new owner can become
acquainted with the operation procedures and
warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of
safety. They must be read carefully before installing
or using the appliance.
m@ This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the machine.
m It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify the appliance in any way.
@ Any electrical work required to install the
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
m Any plumbing work required to install the
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
plumber or competent person.
m This product should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
m@ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the power supply cable.
m if the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet to ensure that air can
circulate freely.
m@ Always unplug the appliance and turn off the
water after use.
m Do not overload the appliance. See relevant
section in the instruction booklet.
m Always check through the glass door to see if
the water has drained before opening the door.
If water is present do not open door before
draining. If in doubt, refer to the instruction
booklet.
@ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
m@ All packing and transit bolts must be removed
before use. Serious damage can occur to the
appliance and to property if this is not done. See
relevant section in instructions.
m The glass door becomes very hot during the
washing cycle. Keep children away from the
appliance while in operation.
m Leave the glass door ajar between washes to
preserve the door seal.
Only wash fabrics which are designed to be
machine washed. If in doubt, consult the
manufacturer of the item.
Before washing, ensure that all pockets are
empty and buttons and zips 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.
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 in the appliance.
Garments 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 it in the machine.
Wash small items such as socks, laces,
washable belts etc. in a washing bag or pillow
case as they may slip down between the tub and
the inner drum.
Only use the recommended quantities of fabric
softener. Fabrics can be damaged if you over-fill.
Refer to the manufacturer’s quantity
recommendations.
Pets have been known to climb into washing
machines. Please check the 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
Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare
parts.

INSTALLATION
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed
before using the machine.
You are advised to keep all packing for re-use in
case you move house and the machine has to be
transported again.
Proceed as follows:
Using a spanner remove the screw on the right at
the rear of the machine.
Carefully lay the machine on its back making sure
that the hoses are not squashed.
Remove the polystyrene panel from underneath the
machine.
There is no need to keep this panel.
Carefully remove the polythene bag (on the right)
by pulling it towards the centre of the machine.
The left polythene bag can now also be removed
from the machine. ?

Set the machine upright and remove the remaining
two screws on the back.
Remove the three plastic pins from the holes whe-
re the screws were previously fitted.
Plug the holes with the plugs which you can find
on the back of the machine.
Positioning
Position the machine on a firm level surface. Rein-
force wooden floors with a solid wood 5 cm thick
panel or at least two boards. The supporting panel
must protrude a few centimetres beyond the edge
of the machine.
The machine must not touch the wall or other fur-
niture.
It is assumed that the tap, drainage point and soc-
ket are within easy reach of the machine hoses and
power supply cable. If not, you are advised to call
your fitter in order to move the tap and/or drainage
point and/or socket.
Water inlet
Fit the filter and connect the water inlet hose toa
tap with a %” gas thread spout.
Although the machine is provided with its own ae-
rator, your jocal water board may require the ma-
chine to be connected to a ventilated tap.
If you know that the mains water supply pressure
is often very high, fit a %4”’ 23x4x4 mm reducer at
the joint between the water inlet hose and the wa-
shing machine.
The inlet hose must not be extended. If it is too
short and you do not wish to move the tap, replace
it completely with a longer high pressure hose spe-
cifically designed to solve problems of this type.
The other end of the inlet hose connected to the ma-
chine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen
the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten.

Water drainage
The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three
ways:
>————-
Over the edge of a basin: in this case you must en-
sure that the hose cannot move when the water is
drained. Secure it to the wall with a hook, for exam-
ple, or to the tap by means of a piece of string.
In a basin drainpipe branch: the branch must be
above the basin siphon so that the end of the hose
is at least 60 cm from ground level.
Directly in a drainpipe: you are advised to use a ver-
tical 65 cm high pipe; in any case it should never
be shorter than 60 cm or longer than 90 cm.
The end part of the drain hose must always be ven-
tilated, i.e. the internal diameter of the pipe must
be wider than the external diameter of the drain
hose.
The drain hose can be extended up to a maximum
length of 180 cm. Use an extension with an inter-
nal diameter at least equal to the diameter of the
original hose and a suitable fitting. The hose exten-
sion will run along the floor and only the part near
the drainage point will be raised.
Electrical connection
Check on the rating plate (inside the loading door)
that the machine is designed for a 220-230V / 50Hz
power supply.
The plug must be connected to a socket (connec-
ted up to the mains and in full working order) with
earth - the machine must be earthed.
The connection cable cannot be extended. If it is
too short, ask your fitter to replace it with a longer
cable or move the socket.
Extensions or three-way adapters must not be used.
In bathrooms or showers a ’’fixed connection” is
necessary - consult your fitter.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages or inju-
ry caused by failure to observe the above safety pre-
cautions.
Levelling
Position the appliance and level it by tightening or
loosening one or two of the adjustable feet. Ensu-
re that the machine is resting securely with all feet
on the ground: this is even more important than per-
fect levelling. Once the machine has been levelled,
tighten up the lock nuts on the feet.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
The control panel
1
Detergent
dispenser
drawer
and
5
No
spinning
button
rogramme guide
prog g 6 Temperature selector knob
2 Operating pilot lam
perating
p P
7
Programme
selector
knob
3 Anti-crease / Drain button
4 Half-lioad button

SYMBOLS AND CONTROLS
W
W
#
©
3
Pre-wash: left compartment in the detergent
dispenser drawer.
Wash: central compartment of the detergent
dispenser drawer.
Fabric softener - right compartment of the
detergent dispenser drawer.
IWS - programme for washing wool, for
garments in pure new wool with machine-
washable label.
Press this button with the washing
programmes for synthetic or delicate fabrics
in order to block the water drainage of the last
rinse. This avoids creasing when the laundry
is left inside the machine at the end of the
washing.
To drain the water you can select programme
Q or press button W again.
lf this button is not depressed, the washing
programme will end with a draining.
Depress this button when you wash a reduced
quantity (max. 2.5kg) of cotton or linen
clothes, in order to reduce the water
consumption.
The number of rinses is reduced from 5 to 4.
Press this button when you wash particularly
delicate cotton or linen fabrics, so as to
exclude all spinning phases.
BO
B|
Y
To select the required wash temperature,
press and turn the relevant knob to the left or
right. If you select the position «%», the
machine will wash at the temperature of the
water supplied by the mains.
With the programme selector knob you
choose the required programme.
Press the knob in and turn to the right.
To start the machine pull the knob outwards,
to stop it press the knob in.
This light will come on when the machine
Starts operating.

PROGRAMMES FOR COTTON AND LINEN
Recommended load: max. 5 kg
DEGREE COMPARTMENTS THERMOSTAT PROGRAMME
PROGRAMMES Seni TO USE ( ® if DIAL DIAL DESCRIPTION
required) POSITION POSITION
Prewash
WHITES [ } re) Wash at 90°C
: Heavy .
with prewash ite 90 A ie
Wash at 90°C
WHITES a 0 ,
without prewash name | ule 90 B aa
O.AnoO
WHITES aes a 40°-60° B ee wash at 40°-60°C
ECONOMY ll le} ain
Wash at 60°C
FAST a .
COLOUREDS Normal | il 60 C ag
Wash at 40°C
NON-FAST [ ,
COLOUREDS lal | ll 40 D a
a F 5 rinses with additive,
RINSES | | if required. |
Spin.
SOFTENER a . : pacanen erent
RINSE Spin .
SPIN H Draining and long spin.
(*) For an economy wash, if your laundry is not heavily soiled, you can select 40-60° instead of 90°.
This will ensure a substantial saving in electricity consumption.

PROGRAMMES FOR SYNTHETICS, DELICATES AND WOOL
Recommended load: max. 2 kg (wool 1 kg)
PROGRAMMES
SYNTHETICS
with prewash
SYNTHETICS
without prewash
LS hl yer aS yy yey
SYNTHETICS
ECONOMY
$$$ Ly hihi SSD
WOOL
RINSE
LL i LS yes
DEGREE OF
SOIL
Normal
COMPARTMENTS
TO USE ( ® if
required)
(*) If the es button has not been depressed.
(**) For an economy wash, if your laundry is not heavily soiled, you can select 30°-40° instead of 60°.
This will ensure a substantial saving in electricity consumption.
10
THERMOSTAT PROGRAMME
DIAL DIAL
POSITION POSITION
60° J
30°-40°
fe K
40° L
40° Mi
DESCRIPTION
Prewash
Wash at 60°C
3 rinses
Drain (*)
Wash at 60°C
3 rinses
Drain (*)
Prolonged wash at 30°-40°C
3 rinses
Drain (*)
Wash at 40°C
3 rinses
Drain (*)
Wash at 40°C
3 rinses
Drain (*)
Special programme for
«pure new wool» garments -
washing shrink resistant
3 rinses with additive,
if required.
Drain (*)
1 rinse, with additive,
if required.
Drain (*)
Draining of water

USING YOUR MACHINE
1. Place the laundry in the drum
Open the loading door. Place the garments to be
washed inside the drum one by one laying them as
flat as possible. Close the door ensuring that the
catch clicks into place.
2. Measure out the detergent into the
dispenser drawer.
Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer from the
contro} panel.
Measure out the amount of detergent required in
a graduated glass and pour into the main wash
compartment LI].
If you have selected a programme with prewash,
pour a certain amount of detergent in the prewash
compartment (IJ.
3. Add the fabric softener if required.
Pour the softener, if required, into the compartment
marked [SJ .
Do not exceed the MAX level.
4. Select the temperature.
Press in and turn the temperature selection dial to
the required setting.
5 Press the button(s) required.
Press one or more buttons, if required, depending
on the programme selected.
11

6. Select the required programme.
Press the dial and turn clockwise until the marker
coincides with the required programme.
7. Start the machine up.
Plug into the mains.
Turn on the water tap.
Check that the drain hose is correctly positioned.
Pull the programme selector dial outwards.
The pilot light comes on and the washing machine
Starts up.
12
8. The machine has finished the
programme.
The machine stops automatically and the pilot light
goes off.
Press the programme selector dial in.
Wait two minutes before opening the door to give
the electric locking mechanism time to release it.
Turn the water tap off and unplug the machine from
the mains.
Open the loading door and remove the laundry.
Ensure that the drum is completely empty by
rotating it with one hand.
Leave the door ajar for a while to eliminate the
steam.

WASHING HINTS
You are advised not to leave your laundry too long,
especially when damp. Damp laundry produces
mould and unpleasant smells.
Mould stains cannot be removed.
Sort your laundry.
Study carefully the chart in this booklet explaining
the symbols used on clothes labels.
The following points are particularly important:
M@ a line under the bowl means that the garment
cannot be washed using programmes for
resistant fabrics as cotton and linen;
do not mix coloured garments with whites;
i
M anticrease materials like polyester/cotton
should be treated as synthetics;
@ non-resistant fabrics like acrylic and most
curtain materials should be treated as delicate
fabrics;
mM the wool washing programme is designed
specifically for pure new wool. Other types of
wool and wool mixtures may shrink or felt if
machine-washed.
Pre-wash
Pre-wash are not normally necessary. Your new
washing machine combined with modern
detergents will give perfect washing results without
pre-wash, thus saving energy, time, water and
detergent.
When the laundry is particularly dirty, for example
if you have to wash mechanics’ overalls or butchers’
aprons, you are advised to use pre-wash with a
biological detergent.
Temperatures
We advise you to wash white cottons and linen at
60°C instead of 90°C. If the laundry is not
excessively dirty, it will come out just as clean and
provide a saving on energy of approximately 30%.
The same applies to a lesser extent to fast coloured
garments.
They usually require a temperature of 60°C but if
they are not excessively dirty, they will come out
clean even at 40°C.
Garments with non-fast colours should not be
washed at temperatures above 40°C. If fast and
non-fast colours are washed together, they should
be treated as non-fast colours and therefore the
temperature should not exceed 40°C.
Resistant white and coloured synthetics can
normally be washed at 60°C but also in this case
40°C is sufficient if the laundry is not excessively
dirty.
Delicate synthetics, synthetics with non-fast
colours and woollen garments must never be
washed above 40°C. If only one of the labels
specifies 30°C, this temperature must be selected
for the whole wash. In most cases these garments
can withstand 40°C but the manufacturer of your
washing machine cannot be held responsible for
any damage caused by washing at temperatures
higher than those specified.
As you already know, your washing machine can
also wash with cold water. However, it must be
remembered that the detergents currently on the
market have not been designed for cold washes and
that in winter, when the water is very cold, they do
not dissolve or only partly dissolve.
owner laundry can be washed in one
oad‘
The laundry should always be weighed.
As far as cotton and linen are concerned (white and
coloured fabrics), you must not load more than 5 kg
of dry laundry.
Not more than 2 kg of synthetic fabrics and not
more than 1 kg of wool.
Since it is difficult to weigh the laundry, it is
advisable to follow a different method:
HM Cotton, linen, mixed linen: drum full, without
pushing.
mM Resistant synthetics: not more than two thirds
of the drum.
HM Delicate fabrics and wool: not more than half of
the drum.
Before placing the Jaundry in the machine:
mend all tears, holes and ladders;
secure loose buttons and close poppers and Zips;
do not wash frayed garments - mend hems before
washing;
remove all small objects from pockets. Nails, pins,
clips and similar objects can seriously damage your
washing machine and laundry;
remove curtain hooks;
wash coloured garments and in particular those
with non-fast colours separately when washing for
the first time. They are likely to lose colour the first
time they are washed.
treat obstinate stains before washing such as
grass, rust, tar, paint, ink etc. with a stain remover.
To remove paint stains, for example, use a volatile
substance such as turpentine: in this case, you
should wait for it to dry completely before washing.
The manufacturer of your washing machine is not
responsible for any damage deriving from the use
of volatile, inflammable or toxic substances.
13

Detergents
Under no circumstances use detergents such as
soap or hand-wash detergents which are not
suitable for use in a washing machine.
They can badly damage your washing machine and
laundry.
A liquid detergent can be used in the middle
compartment of the dispenser drawer as long as
you start the machine up straight away without pre-
wash.
«Concentrated» powder detergents can also be
used.
Measure out the concentrated powder detergent
directly into the machine drum, before loading the
laundry.
The washing machine incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Avoid selecting programmes including prewash
when concentrated detergents are used.
For pre-wash you are advised to use a specific
biological detergent in powder form. Use an
ordinary powder detergent for normal washing.
Special detergents are available for delicate fabrics
and wool.
Here again, only detergents designed for use in
washing machines must be used.
It may be advisable to use a liquid fabric softener
when you are going to dry synthetic garments in the
tumble dryer for example.
This prevents the fabrics becoming charged with
static electricity.
14
How much detergent?
Initially you are advised to use the quantities
specified by the manufacturer. Subsequently it is
worth experimenting to see if your laundry comes
out clean with smaller quantities. You should also
take into account the hardness of the water in your
area; if you do not know how hard it is, ask your
local water board.
If the drum is only half-full, you can obviously use
less detergent: try with % less.
The lime present in the water will in the long run
cause fabrics to go grey and felt, especially at high
temperatures.
Detergents contain substances which absorb the
lime and therefore you should increase the doses
if your water is hard. You can, however, use less
detergent and compensate for the difference by
using a specific water softening product.

INTERNATIONAL WASH CARE SYMBOLS
The labels with symbols you find on every fabric can help you to choose the best way to treat
your laundry.
Strong wash i
Max. wash
temperature
Delicate
wash
Bleaching Bleach in cold water
ax
Hot iron Warm iron Lukewarm iron Do not iron
max 200°C max 150°C max 110°C
aa
Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in Dry cleaning Do not
Dry cleaning in all solvents perchlorethylene, in petrol, dry clean
petrol, pure alcohol, pure alcohol
R111&R 113 and R 113
(+*) high
\_A temperature
| low
| temperature Ry
On the line On clothes Tumble dry Do not
hanger tumble dry
15

MAINTENANCE
Bodywork
The outside of the machine can be cleaned,
according to requirements, with warm water and a
neutral non-abrasive household detergent. Wipe
with clean water and dry after cleaning.
Important: Do not use methylated spirit, thinners or
similar products.
Detergent dispenser drawer
After a while detergents and fabric softeners leave
a deposit in the drawer.
It should be cleaned from time to time with a jet of
running water.
If necessary it can be removed completely from the
machine by pressing the catch down at the top on
the left.
The drain filter
The drain filter collects threads and small objects
left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is
clean to ensure smooth running of your machine.
Open the filter door.
To facilitate cleaning, the upper part of the fabric
softener compartment can be removed.
Place a bowl underneath and unscrew the filter by
turning it to the left.
The drawer recess
Detergent can also accumulate inside the recess
which should be cleaned with an old toothbrush.
Once you have finished cleaning, replace the
drawer and run an rinse cycle without laundry.
16

Remove
the
filter.
The
water
inlet
filter
When you notice that the machine requires longer
to fill with water even though the tap is fully on and
the pressure is normal, the inlet filter may be
clogged.
Turn off the water tap.
Unscrew the water inlet hose.
Check that the tap is working normally (fill a
bucket).
Remove the filter using a pair of pliers.
Clean it with a toothbrush and refit.
Tighten up the inlet hose.
17

SOMETHING NOT WORKING?
The machine does not start up:
M@ check that the door is firmly shut;
M check that the mains fuse is intact:
The machine does not fill even though the pilot light
is on:
BM is the tap on?
MH is water coming out of the tap? Check.
M@ is the inlet hose squashed or bent?
M@ is the filter of the inlet hose clogged?
The machine empties as it fills:
M the end of the drain hose is too low.
The machine does not drain and/or does not spin:
M@ is the drain hose squashed or bent?
M@ is the drain filter clogged?
There is water on the floor:
M@ too much detergent or unsuitable detergent?
The formation of foam can cause water leaks.
M@ is one of the joints or the tap leaking? It is not
always easy to see as the leak often runs along
the pipe.
The machine vibrates or is too noisy:
M@ have all the transit bolts and packing been
removed?
M is the machine touching something?
M@ are ail the feet resting firmly on the ground?
Have the lock nuts been secured?
18
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem,
consult our servicing department. Before
telephoning, make a note of the make, model and
date of purchase of your machine: the servicing
department will require this information.
Rating plate
Mod. ....
Prod. No. ........