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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
W ASHING
MACHINE
FJ 1296
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CONTENTS Important information ......................Page 3 Installation ..........................Page 4 Unpacking ..........................Page 4 Positioning ..........................Page 4 Water inlet ..........................Page 4 Water drainage .........................Page 5 Levelling ...........................Page 5 Electrical connection .......................Page 6 Getting to know your machine ....................Page 7 Control panel .........................Page 7 Washing hints ..
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION n It is most important that this instruction book should Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener. be retained with the appliance for future reference. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer Should the appliance be sold or transferred to to the manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities. another owner, or should you move house and leave n As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed the appliance, always ensure that the book is sup- in large co
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INSTALLATION Unpacking Positioning Before starting the machine up, the packing must be Your new washing machine has been designed to be removed as follows. permanently plumbed in to your home’s water supply and drainage system. However, if this is not possible, it You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in may be connected to suitable existing taps with the drain case the machine is to be transported again. hose discharging into a sink. Using a spanner unscrew The appliance has two
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Warning Water drainage The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile car- If you intend the drain hose from the machine to empty peting. into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and that the plug hole is not blocked. Note If the machine is permanently plumbed in, hook the end Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is of the hose into a standpipe installed for the purpose. easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a break- The standpipe must have an internal diameter
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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 appro- priate plug fitted. Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home. IMPORTANT The wire
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Control panel 1200 VARIABLE HEAVY RINSE QUICK SUPER ON-OFF SPIN SOIL HOLD WASH ECONOMY 12 3456789 1 Detergent dispenser drawer This prevents any creasing which may take place if the clothes are left damp in the drum. When it is convenient Symbols for you to empty the machine, simply press this button Prewash again so that the machine can proceed to drain and spin, or turn the dial to the drain programme "P". Wash If this button is not activated, the washing programme
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n Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are Washing hints difficult to remove and should be treated before Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the washing with specific products, which can be found in first few times you use the appliance. most household shops. In some cases it may help to soak the stain before washing with a special pre-soak The average weights of the most common items are product or biological detergent. listed below as a guide: n Only wool marked «Pure
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WASH CARE SYMBOLS Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL WASH ACTION FABRIC White Cotton or Linen Normal (Maximum) 95 without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maximum) 60 without Special Finishes Colourfast at 60°C. Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Vi
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Programmes for cotton and linen Recommended load: max. 4.5 kg (10 lb) Compartments Degree Programme Programmes to use ( if Description of soil dial position required) Extra prewash at 40 °C PREWASH Heavy Q Short spin ONLY Wash at 95 °C BOILWASH Normal 4 rinses A Spin Wash at 60 °C BOILWASH 4 rinses Normal A+ ECONOMY Spin Wash at 60 °C FAST (*) Normal 4 rinses B COLOUREDS Spin Wash at 40 °C NON-FAST Normal C 4 rinses COLOUREDS Spin Spin at 1200 rpm SPIN 1200 D (*) This 60°C programme is
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Programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Recommended load: max. 2 kg (4.5 lb); wool max. 1 kg (2.2 lb) Compartments Degree Programme Programmes to use ( if Description of soil dial position required) Wash at 50 °C MIXED Normal 3 rinses F FABRICS Short spin (*) Wash at 40 °C MIXED Normal 3 rinses G FABRICS Short spin (*) Wash at 40 °C DELICATES/ Normal 3 rinses H SYNTHETICS Short spin (*) WOOL Wash at 40 °C Normal 3 rinses J Short spin (*) Wash at 30 °C Light 3 rinses 30 WOR
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USE OF DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES And in which form? Which detergent? Not only are there different types of detergent, but To ensure you obtain the best wash results from they are also available in different forms. Whether your appliance, it is important to use the right deter- you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or com- gent in your everyday wash, and only detergents pact form is to own personal choice. recommended for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes a
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A USING YOUR MACHINE WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95°C 6 Select the required wash programme Suppose you have 4.5 kg of normally dirty laundry to Turn the programme wash. It is white cotton and is suitable for high tempera- selector dial clockwise to ture washing. the required programme. 1 Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Load the items one at a time and close the door. P0451 7 Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: P0004 n the appliance is p
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H WASHING 2 KG OF SYNTHETIC FABRICS AT 40°C 6 Select the required wash programme Suppose you have 2 kg of synthetic fabric laundry to Turn the programme wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be selector dial clockwise to washed at a high temperature. the required programme. 1 Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Load the items one at a P0527 time and close the door. 7 Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: P0004 n the appliance is pl
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you The dangers of freezing must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, supply. certain precautions should be taken. n Turn off the water taps. Descaling n Select a wash programme and run for a few sec- The water we normally use contains lime. It is a good onds. idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the n Unscrew the inlet hoses. machine. Do this
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Cleaning the filter The water inlet filters If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime de- posit, the water inlet filters may become clogged. The water drain filter It is therefore a good idea to clean them from time to A clean filter is important for the correct functioning of the time. machine, and should therefore be cleaned after every wash. Turn off the water taps. Unscrew the water inlet hoses. Remove and clean the fil- Open the filter door and ters using a hard bristle place a
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SERVICING If after the above checks, there is still a fault, call Before contacting your local ZANUSSI your local Zanussi Service Force Centre. Service Centre, please make the following In-guarantee customers should ensure that the checks: above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechani- The machine does not start up cal or electrical breakdown. Please note that n The ON/OFF button has not been depressed proof of purchase is required for any in-guaran
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PEACE OF MIND FOR TWELVE MONTHS Standard guarantee conditions Exclusions We, Zanussi Limited undertake that if, within 12 months This guarantee does not cover: of the date of the purchase, this Zanussi appliance or any n Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improp- part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of er use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, or removable parts of glass or plastic. repair or replac
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