Zanussi Fcs 1020 C User Manual

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Washing machine
FCS 1020 C
 
						

							Contents
Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  2
Product description _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  3
Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  5
Before first use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  7
Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  7
Helpful hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  9
Washing programmes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  11Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  12
What to do if… _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  13
Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  16
Consumption values _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  16
Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  17
Environment concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  19
Subject to change without notice
 Safety information
Important!  Read carefully & keep for future reference.
• The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry
standards and with legal requirements on the safety of
appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is
our duty to provide the following safety notes.
• 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 ap-
pliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with
the appliance in order that the new owner can get to
know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant
warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before installing or us-
ing the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the appliance for any
damage incurred during transport. Never connect up a
damaged appliance . If parts are damaged, contact your
supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when
there are minus temperatures. Store it at room tem-
perature for 24 hours before using for the first time.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to
modify this product in any way.
• During high temperature wash programmes the door
glass may get hot. Do not touch it!
• Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum.
To avoid this, please check into the drum before using.
• 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 ma-
chine.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and
detergent. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-
fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
• 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.
• Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with
whalebones, material without hems or torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply after use, cleaning and maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexper-
ienced people may cause injury or serious malfunc-
tioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always in-
sist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
• When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the
Service Centre.
• All packing and transit bolts must be removed before
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section
in the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance, check that it is not
standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop
is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the
wall.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely
under the appliance.
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							• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from
hoses and their connections after the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost,
please read the “dangers of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or com-
petent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or com-
petent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must
not be used for purposes other than those for which it
was designed.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the Washing Pro-
gramme Table.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and
buttons and zips are 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.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile pe-
troleum 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.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug
from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use the appliance if the power supply cable, the
control panel, the working surface or the base are
damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is
accessible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by person (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowl-
edge unless they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, poly-
styrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suf-
focation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the
drum.
Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and
detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption
so saving energy.
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							Machine front
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2
3
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1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Adjustable feet (front)
Machine rear
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3
2
4
1Transit locking devices
2Drain hose
3Electrical lead
4Inlet hose
Detergent dispenser drawer
 Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for
main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before
starting the programme.
 Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener,
starch).
Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured
into the compartment before starting the wash pro-
gramme.
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							Control panel
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Henceforth, the programme selector dial, the spin selector dial, programme progress lights and different buttons
will be indicated in all the book with the relevant numbers given in this table.
1.Detergent drawer• Detergent drawer has 2 separate compartments for detergent and fabric
conditioner.
Prewash detergent is to be added straight into the drum.
2.Option button
Extra Quick
Quick• By means of this button, you can select only one of the options.
• The relevant light will light up.
3.Prewash button• By means of this button, the machine performs a prewash cycle before
the main wash phase.
• The relevant light will light up.
4.Economy button• By means of this button, the machine performs an energy saving cycle.
• The relevant light will light up.
5.Super Rinse button• By means of this button, the machine performs some additional rinses.
• The relevant light will light up.
6.Start/Pause button• This button allows to start the selected programme; the corresponding
indicator light is lit.
• This button interrupts also a programme which is running, the corre-
sponding indicator light starts to flash.
7.Programme progress display• The different pilot lights illuminate depending on the running programme
phase.
8.Spin speed selector• The spin speed selector dial allows for changing the spin speed. Turn the
spin selector, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from
the one proposed by the appliance or select «Rinse Hold» or No spin
option.
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							9.Programme selector dial and
ON/OFF switch• The programme selector dial allows to select a programme and/or to reset,
cancel the programme, switch the machine on/off.
• Programme selector dial is divided into following sections: Cotton, Syn-
thetic, Delicate, Wool, Special programmes. It can be turned either clock-
wise or anticlockwise.
Table of Symbols
= Extra quick= Washing= No Spin
= Quick= Rinses= Drain
=Prewash= Spin= Cold wash
= Economy= Cycle End= Wool
= Super Rinse= Door Locked= ON/OFF
= Start/Pause= Rinse Hold    
Functions
Options (button 2)
Extra Quick
Very short programme for lightly soiled laundry, except
for wool. The washing time will be reduced approx. 30
minutes for cotton and by 20 minutes for synthetic. The
machine will perform 1 rinse less.
Quick
Short programme for lightly soiled white-/coloured and
synthetic laundry. The washing time will be reduced ap-
prox. 10 minutes. Max. recommended temperature 60°C.
This options can not be chosen together with the
Eco option and neither with the wool programme.
The washing time will be reduced depending on the type
of material and the selected temperature. Recommended
load for cotton is 2 kg.
Prewash (button 3)
If the laundry is heavily soiled, you can choose a pro-
gramme with prewash. Before the main wash the machine
runs a prewash up to 30° C. The washing time will be
prolonged approx. 20 minutes. The prewash ends with a
short spin in the programmes for cotton and synthetic
laundry. In the programme for delicate laundry the water
is only drained. The prewash option is not available for
the wool programme.
Economy (button 4)
Only for cottons and synthetic items lightly or normally
soiled at a temperature of 40°C or higher. The washing
time will be prolonged and the washing temperature will
be reduced. You can use this option if you want to wash
normally soiled laundry and at the same time save energy.
In order to be accounted as an energy class ”A” pro-
gramme, this button must also be pressed in the pro-
grammes ”Cotton 60 °C” and ”40 °C”. The main wash
will be extended with 20 minutes (60 °C) and 25 minutes
(40 °C).
Super rinse (button 5)
The machine performs some additional rinses during the
washing cycle. This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the
water is very soft. Can be used with all programmes except
for the wool programme.
Rinse hold or No spin (8)
Rinse hold
By selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not
emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When
the programme has finished, the lights End ( D ) and
Locked ( E ) are lit to indicate that the water must be
emptied out (See:  At the end of the programme).
No spin
By selecting this option all the spinning phases are ex-
cluded. To be used for extremely delicate material. The
machine will add some additional rinses to the cotton and
synthetic programmes.
Programme progress display (7)
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							(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
The light A illuminates when the machine is performing
the washing phase .
The light B illuminates when the machine is rinsing .
The light C illuminates when the machine is spinning .
The light D illuminates at the end of the washing cycle.
The light E indicates if the door can be opened:
• The light is lit: the door cannot be opened.
• The light is out: the door can be opened.
• The light is flashing: the door can soon be opened.
Before first use
Warning! 
Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply
with the installation instructions.
Important!  Remove any material from the drum.
Important!  We recommend you to run a wash programme
without any load, to clear any residues which may havebeen left by the manufacturing process. Pour approx. 100
ml of detergent straight into the drum and run a cotton
cycle at 60°C. When the programme is finished the
machine will be ready to use.
Daily use
Load the laundry
Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle out-
wards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,
shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door.
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener
Pull out the dispenser
drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it
into the larger compart-
ment on the left 
 .
If required, pour fabric
softener into the smaller
compartment marked 
(the amount used must not
exceed the «MAX» mark
in the drawer). Close the
drawer gently.
Select the required programme by means of the
programme selector dial (9)
Turn the programme selector dial to the required pro-
gramme. The selector can be turned either clockwise or
anticlockwise.
The green light of button 6 starts to flash
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							On programme progress display the pilot lights corre-
sponding to all phases composing the selected pro-
gramme are lit.
On position 
 the programme is reset and the machine
is switched OFF.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be
turned to position 
 to switch the machine off.
Important!  If you turn the programme selector dial to
another programme when the machine is working, the
lights in the programme progress display will start to flash
to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not
perform the new selected programme.
Select the spin speed, Rinse Hold or No spin option
(8)
Select the spin speed, Rinse Hold option or No Spin op-
tion by turning the spin speed selector.
For the maximum spin speed allowed by each pro-
gramme, refer to the chapter Washing programmes .
• The position 1000 is equivalent to 900 rpm/min for the
synthetic and wool programmes and 700 rpm/min for
the delicate wash programme.
• The position 500 is equivalent to 500 rpm/min for all
the wash programmes.
Select the desired option by means of buttons 2, 3,
4 and 5
Depending on the programme, different functions can be
combined. These must be selected after choosing the de-
sired programme and before pressing the button 6. The
relevant light will illuminate.
If an incorrect option is selected, the corresponding in-
dicator lamp flashes for about 2 seconds. For the com-
patibility of the options with the washing programmes,
refer to the chapter «Washing programmes» .
Start the programme by pressing button 6
To start the selected programme, press this button; the
corresponding pilot light stops flashing and remains lit.
On programme progress display the pilot lights A and E
illuminate to indicate that the appliance starts operating
and the door is locked.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change any option before the programme
carries it out.
Before you make any change, you must pause the washing
machine by pressing the button 6 .
The programme can be changed as long as the button 6
has not been pressed. Changing a running programme is
possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector
dial to 
 and then to the new programme position. Start
the new programme by pressing the button 6 again.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 6 to interrupt a programme which is
running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Press the
button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to  position to cancel a pro-
gramme which is running. Now you can select a new pro-
gramme.
Opening the door after the programme has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 6 .
After some minutes, the door can be opened, when the
following conditions are observed:
• The water temperature is below 55°C.
• The water level is below the bottom edge of the door.
• The machine doesn’t spin.
If you cannot open the door but it is absolutely necessary
to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning
the selector dial to 
 . After few minutes the door can be
opened
(Pay attention to the water level and temperature!).
After this procedure, it will be necessary to set the pro-
gramme and the options again and then press the button
6 .
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
The pilot light D illuminates to indicate that the pro-
gramme has finished. The pilot light E goes out, the door
can be opened and the laundry can be removed.
If at the end of a programme there is water in the tub (when
Rinse hold option has been selected), to empty out the
water follow the following instructions :
•
turn the programme selector dial to 
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							• select the «Drain» or «Spin» programme
• press button 6
When the pilot light E goes out, the door can be opened
and the laundry can be removed.
At the end of the cycle, turn the programme selector dial
to 
 to switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check
that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out
another wash, close the water tap.
Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew
and unpleasant smells.
Helpful hints and tips
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and
the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry
as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, wool-
lens.
Temperatures
95° or 90°
for normally soiled white cottons
and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, ta-
blecloths, sheets...)
60°/50°
for normally soiled, colour fast gar-
ments (e.g. shirts, night dresses,
pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or syn-
thetic fibres and for lightly soiled
white cotton (e.g. underwear)
40°-30°- Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net curtains),
mixed laundry including synthetic
fibres and woollens bearing the la-
bel «pure new wool, machine wash-
able, non-shrink»
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may
lose their «whiteness» in the wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should
therefore be washed separately the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry
(e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and
poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or
detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them
up in a bag or net.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the washing pro-
gramme charts.
General rules:
•Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;
•Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
•Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one
third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use
of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe1200 g
quilt cover700 g
man’s work shirt600 g
sheet, man’s pyjamas500 g
tablecloth250 g
pillow case, towelling towel, night
dress, man’s shirt200 g
tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, napkin,
blouse, men’s underpants100 g
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and
detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to
washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains,
soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub
in the soap and water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay
the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several
times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the gar-
ment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips
and a cotton cloth.
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							Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing
product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are
not recent since the cellulose structure will already have
been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast
coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast
coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone
1), lay the
garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains
with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks with
bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with
acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks
with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first
with acetone
1), then with acetic acid; treat any residual
marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thor-
oughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits
or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of de-
tergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste
and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances
which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance
of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric
(delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing
temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents may
be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and
woollens
• liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash
programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or spe-
cial for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in the
appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before
starting the wash programme.
Prewash detergent is to be added straight into the
drum
If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash
must be selected. Pour the liquid detergent into the de-
tergent compartment immediately before you start the
programme.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which
allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on
quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in
the detergent dispenser drawer .
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of
hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your
area can be obtained from the relevant water supply com-
pany, or from your local authority.
A water softener must be added when water has a
medium-high degree of hardness (from degree of
hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The
quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to de-
gree of hardness I (= soft).
LevelCharacter-
isticDegrees of water hardness
German
°dHFrench
°T.H.
1soft0-70-15
2medium8-1416-25
3hard15-2126-37
4very hard> 21> 37
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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