Zanussi Fcs 720 C Instruction And Installation Booklet

							INSTRUCTION- AND INSTALLATION BOOKLET
RUKOWODSTWO PO USTANOWKE I |KSPLUATACII
WASHING MACHINE
STIRALXNAQ
MA{INA
FCS 720C
822 90 14-97
 
						

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Contents
For the User
Safety information 3
Description of the appliance 4-5
-Machine front, Machine rear
-Control panel
Programme chart 6-7
General washing information 8
-Detergent and fabric conditioner
-Textile care labelling
Using your appliance 9
-Loading the machine
-Adding detergent and fabric conditioner
-Starting the machine
Maintenance 10-11
-The cabinet
-The detergent dispenser
-Inside the opening for the detergent dispenser
-Cleaning inside the machine
-Descaling
-Protecting the machine against freezing
If the machine is not working 12
Service 13
-Service and spare parts
For the Installer
Technical specifications 13
Unpacking the machine 14
-If the machine is damaged
-When lifting the machine
-Transit locking devices
-Identification of materials
Installation 15-16
-Levelling the machine
-Water intake
-Water discharge
-Power supply
Rukowodstwo po \kspluatacii17
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73(Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89(Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.
 
						

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Safety information 
Before installing and first using the washing machine, read the instruction booklet carefully, including its
hints and warnings. Doing so will ensure that your machine will perform properly and to best advantage.
Anyone using the machine should be thoroughly familiar with its instructions for use and safety features. 
Save these instructions and make sure they remain with the machine if it is moved or sold, so that everyone
using it through its life can be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
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Installation and servicing
lAll packaging and transit locking devices must be 
removed before the machine is first used. If they are 
not, the result may be damage to the machine or other
property. See the section 
Transit locking devices.
lAll installation and service work done on the product 
must be carried out by a qualified technician. Work 
performed by persons with inadequate knowledge may
adversely affect the satisfactory functioning of the 
product and may cause personal injury or damage. 
Before any work is carried out on the dishwasher, it 
must be isolated from the electrical supply, by un-
plugging the power cord or removing the fuse.
lThe machine is heavy, so take care when lifting it. 
Never lift the machine by gripping its control panel, 
door, or detergent dispenser.
lAvoid installing the machine in a room where there is 
no waste gully (floor drain) set into the floor.
lThe power cord must be plugged into an earthed 
socket, which need to be easily accessible. Permanent
installation must only be carried out by an authorized 
electrician.
lIf the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced 
by a special cord or assembly available from the 
manufacturer or its service agent.
lMake sure that the power cord is not nipped or other-
wise damaged and that its hoses do not get crushed 
or kinked when moving the machine in connection 
with installation or cleaning etc.
lWhen the appliance location is on carpet floors, 
attention must be paid so as to ensure that there is 
no obstruction to the bottom vents.
lServicing and possible repairs must be carried out by
a service company authorized by the supplier. Use 
only spare parts supplied by these. Never try to repair
the machine yourself.
Child Safety
lThe washing machine should be used by adults only. 
Do not allow children to play with it or touch its controls
and moving/movable parts.
lRemember that the plastic bags included in the 
packaging can be fatal playthings for small children.
lBefore loading the machine, check that there are 
no foreign objects or pets inside the drum.
lWhen the machine is operating, the door glass will 
get hot, so it should not be touched. Keep children 
away from the machine when it is operating.
Use
lThis machine is intended only for normal domestic 
washing and only in accordance with these instructions.
Using it for other purposes could lead to physical 
injury or damage to property.
lOnly machine-washable items should be washed in 
the machine. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer or 
retailer of the item.
lFollow the recommendations of the care label and 
make sure that pockets are empty and zips and 
buttons are done up before washing.
lObjects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws and 
other hard objects can cause serious damage to the 
machine. Make sure that all pockets have been emptied
before putting garments into the machine.
lRemove stains such as rust, dye, ink and grass 
before machine-washing.
lAvoid washing clothes which are frayed or exces-
sively worn.
lWash small items such as thin socks, garment ties/laces,
lace items etc. in a special laundry net to prevent them
from getting between the inner and outer drums.
lItems which have been treated with chemicals such 
as stain removal products, liquid domestic cleaning 
products and similar must be rinsed thoroughly by 
hand before they can be washed in the machine.
lUnderwired bras, if washed in the machine at all, 
should be washed in a laundry net.
lUse only detergents which are intended for use in 
automatic washing machines.
lAlways follow the recommendations of the manu-
facturers of detergent and fabric conditioner concerning
the quantities of these products to use. Using too much
can damage your laundry items.
lDo not overload the drum. Overloading impairs the 
machines performance and can damage laundry items.
lBefore opening the door always check that the water 
has been pumped out of the machine.
lDo not leave the premises while the machine is 
operating.
lAfter using the machine, turn off its water supply and 
disconnect it from the power supply. When removing 
the electrical plug, grip the plug, not the lead.
lLeave the door ajar when the machine is not in use, 
to prevent any stale odour.
lMake sure that the machine is disconnected from the 
power supply during cleaning and maintenance work.
 
						

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Machine front
Description of the appliance
Control panel 
Door
Door latch
Machine rear
Transit locking
devices
All feet adjustable
Discharge hose
Electrical lead
Inlet hose
 
						

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The control panel
Pushbuttons
Ð After selecting the wash programme
and temperature, push this button in to start 
the machine. (See also, Indicator light).
Ð An optional function. When this button 
is pressed in, the programme will halt at the 
end of the last rinse, and the rinse water will 
be retained in the machine. This function is 
available for the Synthetics, Delicate and 
Wool programmes, to minimise creasing in 
synthetic fibres. Once the programme has 
halted on rinse-hold, if you wish to end the 
wash with both emptying of water and spinning
of the load, press the option button again so 
it pops out. If you wish to end the wash by 
emptying the water without spinning, you 
have to advance the programme control knob
manually, to programme setting L. Before you
advance the programme control knob manually,
we recommend that you first press the On/Off
button to switch the machine off (button pops 
out). Once the programme control knob is set
at L, press the On/Off button again (button 
remains in) to complete the programme.
Knob controls and detergent dispenser
Temperature controlÐ For setting tempera-
tures between and 90¡. Follow care label 
recommendations.
Programme controlÐ For setting programme
type. See 
Programme Chart.
Detergent dispenser Ð With separate compart-
ments for detergent and fabric conditioner.
Pre-wash detergent is to be added straight
into the drum.
Indicator lightÐ Comes on approx. 5 seconds
after the ON/OFF button is pressed, when the
door is locked electrically and the machine 
starts. The light goes out approx. 2-3 minutes
after the end of the programme and the door 
is unlocked.
Space for program chart(Self-adhesive label)
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Programme chart
Cotton (dry load weight: 3.0 kg)
Load 
type
White
articles
White
articles
Coloured
articles
Coloured
articles
Quick
wash
Spin
DrainHeavily
soiled
Normally
soiled
Normally
soiled
Normally
soiled
Lightly 
soiled
A
B
B
C
D
E
L90
90
60
40
30-40
~ 147
~ 135
~ 135
~ 110
~ 91
~ 8
~ 2
90¡ C programme with
pre-wash. 
3 rinses and spin at
700 rpm/min.
60¡ C programme
without pre-wash. 
3 rinses and spin at
700 rpm/min.
90¡ C programme
without pre-wash. 
3 rinses and spin at
700 rpm/min.
40¡ C programme
without pre-wash. 
3 rinses and spin at
700 rpm/min.
30¡-40¡ C quick wash
programme without
pre-wash. 3 rinses and
spin at 700 rpm/min.
Emptying and spin at
700 rpm/min.
Draining
Degree of
soilingTemp.
setting (C)Progr.
selectionProgr.
time(min.)Programme
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Ð Rinse-hold is an optional function available for the Synthetics, Delicate and Wool programmes. 
To select rinse-hold, press the option button on the machine control panel. Rinse-hold means that the
programme halts and the water from the last rinse is retained in the machine to minimise creasing in
synthetic fibres.
Once the programme has stopped on rinse-hold, if you wish to end the wash with both emptying of water
and spinning of the load, press the option button again so it pops out. 
If you wish to end the wash by emptying the water without spinning, you have to advance the programme
control knob manually, to programme setting L. Before you advance the programme control knob
manually, we recommend that you first press the On/Off button to switch the machine off (button pops
out). Once the programme control knob is set at L, press the On/Off button again (button remains in) to
complete the programme.-30¡ C programme
without pre-wash. 
3 rinses and spin at
600 rpm/min.
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Synthetics and Delicate (dry load weight: 1.5 kg)
Wool (dry load weight: 1.0 kg)
Spin Load 
type
Synthetics
Synthetics
Delicate
fabrics
Woollens
DrainNormally
soiled
Lightly 
soiled
Normally
soiled
Lightly 
soiled
F
G
F
H
K
L
60
40
30 - 40
~ 74
~ 74
~ 56
~ 50
~ 8
~ 2
60¡ C programme
without pre-wash. 
3 rinses and spin at
600 rpm/min.
30¡- 40¡ C programme
without pre-wash. 
3 rinses and spin at
600 rpm/min.
40¡ C programme
without pre-wash. 
3 rinses and spin at
600 rpm/min.
Emptying and spin at
600 rpm/min.
Draining
Degree of
soilingTemp.
setting (C)Progr.
selectionProgr.
time(min.)Programme
content
 
						

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Textile care labelling
These are the commonest symbols used on garments and textiles, plus brief explanations.
The letters inside the dry-cleaning symbol provide information for the dry-
cleaner, so that the correct solvents and cleaning procedures can be used.
DRYING WASHING
hand washcan not wash 
in water
wash 90¡
BLEACHING
IRONING
DRY-CLEANcan be bleached in cold watercan not bleach
ironing max. 200¡
can not dry-cleans ironing max. 150¡ironing max. 100¡can not iron
flat dry drip dry hang dry
can not tumble drycan be tumble dried
wash 60¡wash 40¡wash 30¡
normal temp.
low temp.
APF
delicate wash
normal wash
Detergent and fabric conditioner
The type and the quantity of detergent you use both
have an impact on the results you achieve with your
washing machine. Using too much detergent is
unnecessary and increases overall impact on the
environment quite needlessly. Even biodegradable
detergents contain substances which can disturb
the balance of the environment.
Use only good-quality detergents which are
intended for use in automatic washing
machines.
In determining exactly how much to use, follow the
detergent manufacturers recommendations, taking
into account the size of the wash load, the degree of
soiling and the hardness of your water supply. If you
are unsure of exactly how hard the water is in your
area, the water company should be able to tell you.
Detergent
Pour the detergent into the left-hand compartment
of the detergent dispenser before starting the pro-
gramme. Special types of detergent are available
for coloureds, delicates and wool.
Liquid detergent
A suitable liquid detergent can be used instead of
powder detergent for programmes with low or medium
wash temperatures. In these cases you should select
a programme without pre-wash. Pour the liquid de-
tergent into the detergent compartment immediately
before you start the programme.
Fabric conditioner
If you are using fabric conditioner, pour it into the
right-hand compartment of the detergent dispenser.
Fabric conditioner is particularly useful if the load
will later be dried in a tumble dryer, as it counteracts
static electricity.
General washing information
 
						

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Using your appliance
The very first time that the machine is used you should
run a wash programme with no load in the drum, to
clear any residues which may have been left by the
manufac-turing process. Pour approx. 100 ml of
detergent straight into the drum and run programme
G, 40¡ C. When the programme has ended the
machine will be ready for use.
Loading the machine
Pull the door latch gently to open the door. Put the
items to be washed inside the drum. Large and small
items can be mixed. Try always to wash full loads,
for maximum load weights see the programme charts.
You should only reduce the load weight for heavily-
soiled items and sensitive fabrics.
One way of achieving the maximum load size is to
fill the drum with dry items, but without forcing them
in. Another way is to weigh the first loads you wash,
so you learn to estimate the right load size. Close
the machine door.
Adding detergent and fabric conditioner
The amount of detergent you use has an impact on
the performance of any washing machine. Both too
much and too little can cause problems. Use only
detergent for automatic washing machines and follow
the manufacturers instructions when measuring the
quantity. Increase the quantity of detergent if the load
is heavily soiled or if you have a hard water supply.
Decrease the amount for lightly soiled items or less
than a full load. Excessive foaming may indicate you
have used too much detergent.
The detergent dispenser is used for fabric conditioner
and detergent for the main wash. Put the detergent
in the larger compartment on the left (Fig 1) and the
fabric conditioner in the smaller one on the right (Fig. 2).
Never fill the compartment for fabric conditioner higher
than the maximum level marked on it. If using pre-wash,
add the detergent for this straight into the drum.
Starting the machine
Before starting the programme, check:
¥ that the door is closed
¥ that the machine is plugged in and switched on at
the wall socket
¥ that the machines water supply is turned on
Set the temperature (Fig. 3), select the programme
(Fig. 4)and press any option buttons you require.
Then press the ON/OFF button to start the wash.
The indicator light will come on and after 5 seconds
the door locks shut electricallyand the machine starts
working.
 
						

							Maintenance
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The cabinet
Clean the outside surfaces of the machine using a
mild (non-abrasive) household cleaning product.
Finish by removing remaining traces of the product
with a damp cloth.
Do not use cleaning products which contain
alcohol (spirits), thinners and similar substances.
The detergent dispenser
In time, residues of detergent and fabric conditioner
are likely to build up inside the detergent dispenser.
It should be cleaned at regular intervals by flushing
it out with water. If necessary, the whole dispenser
can be taken out of the machine for cleaning. You
need to pull it firmly outwards, so that it comes free
of a retaining stop (Fig. 1). 
To remove the siphon (at the inside edge of the
dispenser) for cleaning, you need to press it in-
wards and pull it upwards at the same time (Fig. 2).
When you put it back, press it downwards until you
hear a distinct click.
Inside the opening for the detergent
dispenser
Detergent residues can also build up inside the
opening for the detergent dispenser. You can use
an old toothbrush for cleaning this area (Fig. 3). 
When you have finished and put back the dispenser,
run a short programme with no wash load in the
machine to rinse it clean.
Cleaning inside the machine
If you mostly use your machine for low-temperature
washes, and/or if you use only very little detergent,
you should clean the inside of the machine about
once a month. This will prevent mould or stale odours
from developing. Use the full recommended quantity
of detergent and run a wash programme at the hig-
hest temperature with no wash load in the machine.
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