Zanussi Fcs 720 C Instruction And Installation Booklet

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Descaling
If your water supply is harder than 7¡ dH, you should
descale your washing machine at least once every
three months. Use approx. 150 ml of citric acid
instead of detergent and run a wash programme at
the highest temperature with no wash load in the
machine. Limescale deposits on components such
as the machines heating element will reduce their
service life. (Contact your water company to find
out the hardness level of your local water supply).
Protecting the machine against
freezing
If the machine is kept in a place where the temperature
may sometimes fall below 0¡C, there is a risk that
the small amount of water which remains inside
parts of the machine after normal use will freeze
and damage it. 
To prevent this you should:
¥ Turn off the water supply to the machine and dis-
connect the water intake hose from the supply pipe.
¥ Select a wash programme, start the machine and
let the programme run for a short time.
¥ Lower the tap end of the intake hose to floor level.
Use a container such as a bowl to catch water 
running out of it.
¥ Turn the programme control knob to an Emptying
programme, restart the machine and let that pro-
gramme run for a short time. 
¥ Release the discharge hose from the plastic clip 
on the machine rear. Put the end of the hose down
low, into the waste gully (floor drain) set into the 
floor, but make sure that the end of the hose does
not go below the water level in the gullys (drains)
water trap.
When you begin using the machine again, you will
need to reconnect the water intake and discharge
hoses.
NOTE! The appliance is only to be used and stored
indoors at normal room temperature. The manu-
facture is not responsible for any frost damage.
 
						

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If the machine is not working
The machine will not start.
The machine is not filling with water.
The machine is discharging water at
the same time as filling.
The machine will not empty or spin.
The machine is leaking or overflowing.
The machine is vibrating or noisy.
The machine door will not open.nHave you pressed the ON/OFF button?
nIs there power to the machine?
nHas the fuse blow?
nIs the door closed properly?
nHave you set the programme control knob 
properly?
nIs the water tap turned on?
nIs the water tap turned on?
nHas your domestic water supply been cut off 
temporarily?
nIs the water intake hose kinked or blocked?
nIs the filter inside the intake hose blocked?
nIs the water pressure too low?
nIs the end of the discharge hose too low down? 
(See Installation)
nIs there a proper air gap between the end of the 
discharge hose and the wall standpipe? 
(See 
Installation)
If the machine needs to be emptied manually: 
release the discharge hose from the plastic clip 
on the machine rear. Lower the end of the hose 
to floor level, letting it empty into a suitable 
container.
nHave you used too much detergent?
nHave you been using the detergent for automatic 
machines?
nAre the hoses correctly installed? (See Installation)
nIs the detergent compartment blocked?
nHave you removed all the transit locking devices?
nHas the machine been installed on a suitable 
surface and levelled?
nIs the machine knocking against a wall?
nIs the machine standing firmly on all four feet?
nDid you wait 2-3 minutes after the end of the 
programme and has the indicator light gone out?
Read the section Loading the machineon door 
opening. Never try to force the door open. 
Contact service.
SymptomCheck
nDid you select a programme without drain and 
spin?
nIs the discharge hose kinked or blocked?
nIs the discharge hose extension not correct?
(See Installation)
 
						

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Service
Service and spare parts
Servicing and possible repairs must be carried out
by a service company authorized by the supplier.
Use only spare parts supplied by these.
Before calling service, use the trouble shooting
table ÓIf the machine is not workingÓ to try to attend
to the fault yourself. If service is called in to solve a
problem that is in this list, there is a risk that you
will be responsible for the cost. This is also true if
you have used the appliance for a purpose other
than it is intended for. 
Note that electrical faults should always be rectified
by  a certified electrician.
Give the applianceÕs model designation, product-
and serial numbers according to the data plate.
You can record these details here:
TYPE ............................................................
MOD ............................................................
PROD.NO ............................................................
SER.NO ............................................................
Purchase date:............................................................
Technical specifications
DIMENSIONS Height 670 mm
Width 495 mm
Depth 515 mm
WEIGHT Net 54 kg
RECOMMENDED CAPACITY Cotton 3,0 kg
(DRY WEIGHT) Synthetics/Delicate 1,5 kg
Wool 1,0 kg
WATER PRESSURES Minimum 50 kPa (0.5 bar)
Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar)
DRUM VOLUME 27 litres
SPIN SPEED Maximum 700 rpm/min.
ELECTRICAL DATA Power supply 230 V - 50 Hz
Fuse 10 A
Power rating 1900 W
 
						

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If the machine is damaged
If the machine has been damaged during transportation,
you should immediately notify the company responsible for
delivering it. Check that the washing machine is undamaged.
If you discover any damage, faults or that anything is missing,
you should notify the seller immediately. 
Never leave packaging material in a place where
children may play with it.
When lifting the machine
Take care when lifting the machine. Incorrect methods of
lifting can cause physical injuries, and also increase the
risk of damage to the machine. Open the door and take
hold of it inside the top of the door opening. You can also
grasp the rear overhang of the machine top to lift this
machine. Never lift the machine by gripping its control
panel, the door itself, or its detergent dispenser (Fig. 1).
Transit locking devices
When supplied the washing machine is packed using a
number of locking devices/packing pieces to prevent drum
and motor from damage in transit. These must all be removed
before the washing machine is installed.
Spread some of the polystyrene packaging materials on the
floor behind the machine and then lay the machine carefully
rearside down on them. Make sure that no hoses are crushed
in the process (Fig. 2). 
Remove the polystyrene base the machine was transported on.
Then return the machine to its normal upright position and
undo the three screws and transit locking devices below on
its rear (Fig. 3). 
The three holes must then be plugged with the plastic
plugs supplied with the machine in the plastic bag inside
the drum (Fig. 4).
Identification of materials
All materials used in packaging this machine are environ-
mentally-friendly. The various plastics used  are identified
and can be recycled:
¥ PE stands for polyethylene, which is used for the bag 
around the machine and the bag in which these instruc-
tions were supplied.
¥ PS stands for polystyrene (moulded), which is used for 
the sections of packaging needed to cushion the machine.
The cardboard components of the packaging are made from
recyclable paper and should be taken to a collection point
for recycling. The machine contains plastic and rubber
components. These have identifying marks to show what
they are made from, so they can be recycled or disposed of
properly at the end of the machines life. The materials are
identified according to international standards.
Unpacking the machine
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Installation
Levelling the machine
The machine must be installed on a sound and firm
surface and must not be touching walls or furniture.
Adjust the feet to level the machine. Make sure the
machine is resting on all four  feet (Fig. 1).
Some vibration is normal and unavoidable when
the machine is spinning the load, particularly if 
the floor is not a concrete one.
When the appliance location is on carpet
floors, attention must be paid so as to ensure
that there is no obstruction to the bottom vents.
Water inlet
Connect the inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4 pipe
thread. If necessary, use the restrictor (1/2Ó)
supplied (Fig. 2).
The inlet hose must not be joined onto any form 
of extension hose. If it is too short, the entire hose
must be replaced with a longer high-pressure hose,
specially designed for the purpose.
The machine end of this hose can be turned in any
direction. Loosen the retaining nut, turn the hose,
then retighten the nut (Fig. 3).
Check that the nut is tightend before the
machine is moved into position.
Use only the inlet hose supplied with the
machine, do not reuse the old inlet hose.
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Installation
Water discharge
These three alternatives are possible for the dis-
charge hose:
Over the top edge of a washtub:
If you intend the drain hose from the machine to
empty into a sink, make sure that the hose will not
move when the machine is emptying. The hose can
be fixed to the wall on a hook or tied to a tap with
string (Fig. 1).
Directly into a waste pipe with a trap:
The discharge pipe can be connected directly into
the pipe (e.g. one beneath a washtub or kitchen
sink), above the water trap. The discharge hose
must be arranged so that some part of its length is
routed up to a level corresponding to the top edge
of the tub and fixed in place there (Fig. 2).
Directly into a wall standpipe:
This standpipe should be vertical. The height above
the floor should be between 450 and 800 mm.
There must be an air gap around and below the end
of the discharge hose. This means that the internal
diameter of the standpipe must be greater than the
outer diameter of the hose (Fig. 3). 
The hose must not be sticked into the standpipe
more than 50 mm and it has to be fixed in this
position with help of the elbow supplied.
The discharge hose can be extended up to total
3,5 m. For the extension piece use a hose with an
internal diameter at least as large as that of the
machines own hose. Use a suitable hose connector.
The hose should always be routed at floor level,
rising up only where it meets the waste pipe (Fig. 4).
Power supply
The washing machine is supplied with a lead and
electrical plug for connection to a 230 V, 10 A
earthed wall socket. If the machine is installed in a
wet area (bathroom, laundry) but without fixed
wiring to the electrical supply, an earth leakage
circuit breaker (or RCD) must be used.
Before any work is carried out on the machine,
it must be isolated from the electric mains
supply, for example by removing the plug
from the wall socket.
Permanent electrical installation must be
carried out by an authorised electrician. 
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