Zanussi ZJ 1218 manual

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    INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 132985450 GB Quick Installation Guide: visit our WEB SITE to view an install video www .video.uk.electr olux.com W ASHING MACHINE ZJ 1218 START PAUSE EASY IRON QUICK WASH DELAY START 95º E 60º 40º 30º 60º 40º 30º 40º 30º X 40º COTTON DELICATES SYNTHETICS WOOL 60º SPECIAL 40º E 60º E SUPER RINSE SPIN SPEED PREWASH DA[...]

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    2 Installation ● This appliance is heavy . Care should be taken when moving it. ● It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way . ● 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 inst[...]

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    3 Contents F or the User Important Safety Information 2 Y our New W ashing Machine 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Child safety feature 5 The Control Panel 6-10 Programme information 10 Operating sequence 1 1-12 Load the laundry 1 1 Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 1 1 Switch the machine on 1 1 Select [...]

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    4 Y our New W ashing Machine Y our new washing machine fitted with the Zanussi “JET SYSTEM”, meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water , energy and detergent consumption. Even small loads are washed “economically” because the amount of water used is regulated automatically according to the load and type[...]

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    5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Control panel 4 Door opening handle 5 Filter 6 Adjustable feet Deter gent dispenser dr a w er Prewash Main wash Fabric softener Child safety f eatur e This machine incorporates a special child safety feature to prevent small children from being trapped inside the machin[...]

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    1 Deter gent dispenser dr a w er 2 Mains-on light This light comes on when the ON/OFF button is pressed, and goes out when it is pressed again. 3 ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the machine on. Press it again to switch the machine off. Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be [...]

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    7 6 D AIL Y button This option can be used for lightly soiled cotton or synthetic items in order to obtain a good washing performance in a short time. This option cannot be used with the Economy programmes 60 ° E and E ° 40 and Mini-Programme and also not in combination with QUICK W ASH option. 7 QUICK W ASH button This option can be used for lig[...]

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    8 Dur ation of the selected pro gramme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes ( for example 2.05 ). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. Dela y ed star t The sele[...]

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    9 The ( D OOR ) pilot light indicates if during the washing cycle the door can be opened: • Light on : the door can be opened (when the washing machine is set to P AUSE, the ( D OOR ) pilot light will go off). • Light off : the door cannot be opened (when the washing machine is set to P AUSE, the ( D OOR ) pilot light will start to flash) The ([...]

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    Opening the door after the programme has started Y ou can open the door , after having set the washing machine to P AUSE, provided the following conditions exist: • the washing machine has not heated beyond 55°C; • the level of the water is not high; • the drum is not turning. If these requirements are met, the ( D OOR ) pilot light will be [...]

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    11 Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment of the dispenser drawer and start the machine. 1. Load the laundr y Open the door by pulling the[...]

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    12 6. Select the r equir ed options The light corresponding to the depressed button illuminates. 7. Select the DELA Y ST AR T T o delay starting of the programme, press the DELA Y ST AR T button. The figures corresponding to the selected delay will be displayed for about 3 seconds, after which the duration of the selected programme will appear on t[...]

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    13 W ashing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. W eigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance. The average weights of the most common items are listed below as a guide: 1000g = 1 kg Sheet 700-1000 g Pillow case 100-200 g T ablecloth 400-500 g Serviette 50-100 g T ea towel 70-120 g Linen hand towel 100-150 g T owelling hand towel 150-2[...]

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    14 And in which f orm? Not only are there different types of deter gent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer . Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum. TR[...]

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    15 W ash Car e Symbols W ash 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. W ASHING SYMBOL BLEACHING IRONING DR Y CLEANING TUMBLE DR YING[...]

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    16 W ashing Pr ogrammes * The “ Cotton Whites Economy ” programme at 60°E C is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EC 92/75 standards. This data is given purely as an indication: the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and type of laundry , the temperature of the water supply[...]

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    17 This data is given purely as an indication: the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and type of laundry , the temperature of the water supply and the ambient temperature. SPIN SPEED SPIN SPEED/ RINSE HOLD SUPER RINSE EASY IRON SPIN SPEED/ RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED SPIN SPEED/ RINSE HOLD Selector dial position Programme Additional[...]

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    18 Cleaning the dr a w er r ecess Having removed the drawer , use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme without any clothes in the drum. Cleaning the filter The water drain filter A clean filter is important f[...]

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    19 Unscrew and remove the filter . Clean carefully under a fast running tap. Wa r n i n g When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the filter . Never remove the filter during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty . When replacing the filter , ensure i[...]

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    20 Something Not W orking Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below . IMPOR T ANT : if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below , or to repair a fault caused by [...]

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    21 Symptom The door will not open Possible causes ● The water level is above the bottom edge of the door . ● The machine is heating the water . ● The drum is turning. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin ● The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry[...]

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    22 Guarantee Conditions Standar d guar antee conditions W e, Zanussi, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this Zanussi appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour , materials or[...]

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    23 Installation Instructions T echnical Specifications It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way . Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or co[...]

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    24 Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Y ou are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the machine is to be transported again. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the rear right bolt. Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the hoses are not squashed. Remove the polystyrene b[...]

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    25 If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system. There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m (16.5 ft) between the appliance’ s inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank. Set the hoses correctly by loosening the ring nuts. After positio[...]

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    26 Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if required, ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine. The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre. The joi[...]

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    27 Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. W ARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EAR THED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same[...]

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    28 Building-in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A. When installing the appliance into the kitchen furniture ensure, if possible, the hoses are placed in either of the two recesses on the back of the appliance. This will help to prevent the hoses from beco[...]

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    29 If the door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the plates (7), the magnet (4) and the plate (5) (Fig. B and E). Mount the countermagnet (6) and the hinges (1) as previously described. Recommendations r egar ding the construction and fitting of a base when the installa tion r equires an integr ated appliance to be r aised[...]

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    From the Electrolux Group. The world’ s No. 1 choice . The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value o[...]