Zanussi Fcs 725 Instruction And Installation Booklet

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Wool 1.0 kg dry load weight
Special programmes 3.0 kg dry load weight
Load 
type
Woollens
garments with wool
symbol or marked
with ”Machine
washable”.
Rinses
this programme can
be used for rinsing
hand washed
garments.
Cold
40°
Cold
Wash programme Cold,
40°C without pre wash.3 rinses and spin max.
900 rpm/min.
Spin
separate spin for
hand washed
items.
Reset
Draining and spin 
max. 900 rpm/min.
Reset the programme. 
Switches the machine
off.
3 rinses and spin 
max. 900 rpm/min.
Temperature
°COption
buttonsProgramme
content
Drain
emptying the last
rinse water in pro
grammes with the
rinse hold option.Draining
0,3545~ 50
0,0330~27
~1
Consumption *
~5

Energy
kWhTime
minutesWater
litres
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. directives:
–73/23/EEC, dated 19.02.1973 – lowvoltage directive.
–89/336/EEC, dated 03.05.1989 (incl. amendment
–92/31/EEC) – directive on electromagnetic compatibility.
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Using the appliance
Have you removed all the transit locking devices?
The very first time the machine is used, you should
run awash programme without any load, 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 a programme at 60°C.When the programme is finished, the machine will be
ready for use.
Starting a wash programme
Before starting up the machine, check that:
the door is properly closed
the appliance is plugged in
the water supply tap is turned on
To start the machine, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the door latch gently to open the door.
2. Fill the drum evenly with the laundry. Large and 
small items can be mixed.
Always try 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 materials.
3. Close the door.
4. Pull out the dispenser drawer.
5. Measure out the amount of detergent required and 
pour it into the larger compartment on the left (fig 1).
6. Pour fabric softener into the smaller compartment 
on the right without exceeding the max. level (fig. 2).
7. Close the drawer.
8. Select the required programme (fig. 3).
9. Turn the spin speed selector to the required 
position (fig. 4).
10. Select the required option. The corresponding 
light illuminates (fig. 5).
11. Press the Start/Pause button to start the required 
wash programme. The indicator lights ”Washing”
and ”Locked” comes on and the programme starts.
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Changing a wash programme
The programme can be changed as long as the Start/Pause
button hasn’t been depressed. If the programme has
started, you can only change it by turning the programme
selector to the ”Reset” position and cancel the programme.Select a new programme and press the Start/Pause button.
If you turn the programme selector to another 
programme when the machine is running, the 
lights in the programme progress display start to
flash. The machine will not perform the new
selected programme.
Interrupting a programme
Press the Start/Pause button to interrupt a programme
which is running. The corresponding light starts to flash.
After approx. 1 minute the door can be opened. The pro
gramme continues when you press the button again.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the programme selector to the ”Reset” position, to
cancel a preset programme. Now you can select a new
programme. 
Opening the door when the programme
has started
Press the Start/Pause button. The door can be opened
after approx. 1 minute, 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 it’s absolutely necessary to open the door and the con
ditions above have been observed, you must switch the
machine off by turning the programme selector to the
”Reset” position. After approx. 1 minute the door can be
opened.
Pay attention that there can be remaining water in
the machine.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
When the ”End” light is lit, the programme is finished.
The light ”Locked” goes out, the door can be opened
and the laundry can be removed. 
If the ”Rinse hold” option has been selected, the lights
”End” and ”Locked” continue to be lit to indicate that the
water must be drained before opening the door.
To drain the water:
1. Turn the programme selector to the ”Reset” 
position.     
2. Select the programme ”Draining” or ”Spinning”. 
You can reduce the spin speed by turning the 
selector to avoid synthetic, wool or other fragile 
materials becoming creased.
3. Press in the Start/Pause button.
4. When the light ”Locked” goes out, the door can 
be opened and the laundry can be removed. 
5. Turn the programme selector to the ”Reset” 
position.
If you do not intend to carry out any more laundry,
turn off the water supply and for safety reasons,
also disconnect the power supply to the machine.
Leave the door ajar, so that the remaining
moisture inside the drum can evaporate and
prevent any musty smells developing.
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Maintenance and cleaning
The cabinet
Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance using a mild
(nonabrasive) household cleaning product. Finish by re
moving 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 dispen
ser for cleaning, you need to press it inwards and pull it
upwards at the same time (Fig. 2). When you put it back,
press it downwards until you hear a distinct click.
Opening for the detergent dispenser
Detergent residues can also build up inside the opening
for the detergent dispenser. You can use an old tooth
brush for cleaning this area (Fig. 3). 
When you have finished and put back the dispenser, run
ashort programme with no wash load in the machine to
rinse it clean.
Cleaning inside the machine
If you mostly use your machine for lowtemperature 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 highest temperature with no wash load
in the machine.
Protecting against freezing
If the washing machine is placed in an environment where
the temperature sometimes falls below 0° C, there is a
risk that the small amount of water which remains inside
the parts of the machine will freeze and damage it. 
To prevent this you should:
1. Turn off the water supply and disconnect the 
water inlet hose from the supply tap.
2. Select a wash programme, start the machine 
and let the programme run for a short time.
3. Interrupt the programme by turning the pro
gramme selector to the ”Reset” position.
4. Place the end of the inlet and discharge hoses 
down low, into the waste gully (floor drain) set 
into the floor. Make sure that the end of the 
hose does not go below the water level in the 
gullys (drains) water trap.5. Select the programme ”Drain” and let that run 
until it is finished.
6. Turn the programme selector to the ”Reset” 
position.
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.
• Is the door closed properly?
• Have you pressed the Start button?
• Is the water tap turned on?
• Is the machine plugged in?
• Has the fuse blown?
• Have you set the programme selector properly?
• Is the water tap turned on?
• Has your domestic water supply been cut off temporarily?
• Is the water inlet hose kinked or blocked?
• Is the filter inside the inlet hose blocked?
•Is the water pressure too low?
• Did you select a programme without drain and spin?
•Is the discharge hose kinked or constricted?
•Have any extensions to the outlet hose been done correctly? 
(See Installation).
•Have you used too much detergent?
•Have you been using the detergent for automatic machines?
•Are both hoses correctly installed? (See Installation)
•Is the detergent compartment blocked?
•Have you removed all three transit locking devices?
•Has the machine been installed on a suitable surface and 
levelled?
•Is the machine knocking against a wall?
•Is the machine standing firmly on all four feet?
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Did you wait approx. 1 minute after that the programme had 
finished and has the indicator light for locked door gone out?
Read the chapter ”Maintenance” on door opening. 
Never try to force the door open. Contact service.
FaultCheck
Spinning starts late or the machine 
does not spin.• The electronic unbalance detection system has cut in be
cause the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. 
The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. 
This may happen several times before the unbalance disap
pears and normal spinning can resume. If, after 10 minutes, 
the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum, the 
machine will not spin. In this case, redistribute the load 
manually and select the spin programme.
The ”End” indicator light flashes:
1flash 
= the machine does not fill
2flashes= the machine will not drain
4flashes= the door is opened
• Is the water tap turned on?
• Is the filter inside the inlet hose blocked?
•Is the discharge hose kinked or constricted?
• Is the door closed properly?
Before calling out an engineer, please check through the details below because some faults can be rectified easily
without the need to call out an engineer. If an engineer is called to resolve a problem listed below or to repair a fault
caused by incorrect installation or misuse a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
•Is the end of the discharge hose too low down? (See 
Installation)
•Is there a proper air gap between the end of the discharge 
hose and the wall standpipe? (See Installation)
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Service
Service and spare parts
Servicing and possible repairs must be carried out by 
a service company authorised by the supplier. Use only
spare parts supplied by these. 
Before calling service, use the trouble shooting table 
”If the machine is not working” to try to attend to the fault
yourself. Note that electrical faults shall always be
rectified by a certified electrician.
Give the appliance’s 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:
......................................................
Under what circumstances does the fault occur?
Never attempt to repair the washing machine
yourself.Repairs carried out by unauthorised
or inexperienced persons can cause injury or
serious malfunctioning.
Technical specifications
DimensionsHeight 67 cm
Width 49,5 cm
Depth 51,5 cm
WeightNet 54 kg
RecommendedCotton 3.0 kg
capacitySynthetics/Delicate1.5 kg
dry weightWool/Handwash1.0 kg
Water pressuresMinimum 50 kPa (0,5 bar)
Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar)
Drum volume27 litres
Spin speedMaximum 700 rpm/min
Electrical dataPower supply230V / 50 Hz
Fuse10 A
Power rating 1600 W 
Installation instructioners
Any electrical work required to install this appliance,
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Any plumbing work required to install this appliance,
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
competent person.
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Unpacking
Damages
If the machine has been damaged during transport, you
should immediately notify the company responsible for
delivering it.
Check that the machine is undamaged. If you discover
any damage, faults or that anything is missing, you should
notify the dealer immediately.
Never leave packaging material in a place
where children may play with it.
When lifting the machine
Be careful 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 the top inside of the door opening. You can also
lift the machine by gripping the rear overhang of the top. 
Never lift the machine by gripping it’s control
panel,  door, or 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 installed the washing machine.
1. 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).
2. Remove the polystyrene base and the support 
bar which the machine rests on.
3. Return the machine to it’s normal upright position
and remove the three screws and their spacers 
on it’s rear (Fig. 3). 
4. The three holes must then be plugged with the 
plastic plugs supplied, which can be found in a 
plastic bag inside the drum (Fig. 4). 
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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 two front feet to level themachine. 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 (1/2”)
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 highpressure
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
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Installation
Water discharge
The discharge hose can be placed in these three ways:
Over the top edge of a washtub:
Use this option only if you can be sure that the hose will
not move when the machine is draining. The hose can
be fixed to the wall on a hook or tied to the tap with a
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 it’s 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 650 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.
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 (Fig. 4).
In order for the machine to function properly,
the drain hose must be hooked on the factory
fitted support piece situated on top of the
back side of the appliance.
Electrical connection
The washing machine is supplied with a lead and elect
rical plug for connection to a 230 V earthed wall socket,
which should be easily accessible and protected by a
10 A fuse. 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 authorized electrician.
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