Zanussi FA 523: Maintenance

1. Bodywork

Clean the outside of the machine with warm water

and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent.

Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.

Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or

similar products to clean the bodywork.

2. Detergent dispenser drawer

After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave

deposits in the drawer.

Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under

a running tap. To remove the drawer from the

machine, press the button in the rear left-hand

corner.

To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive

compartments can be removed.

Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer

recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the

drawer after cleaning.

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3. Cleaning of the drainage area

The drainage area must be cleaned if the pump has

been blocked with objects such as buttons, safety

pins, coins, etc. , or if lint has built up because

clothes that generate lint have been washed at high

temperatures.

• Pull out the plug from the power socket.

• If necessary, wait until the water has cooled down.

• Open the drainage area door.

• Place a bowl to collect the water.

• Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in

the bowl and remove its cap, when the bowl is full

put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose.

• Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until you

have completely emptied the washing machine.

• To continue, unscrew the lid of the diaphragm by

turning it counter clockwise and pull it out.

• Remove the objects such as buttons, coins and the

lint that has been accumulated in the area of the

pump impeller by rotating it.

• Screw the lid of the diaphragm clockwise, be sure

is completely tighten.

• Replace the emergency emptying hose in its initial

position and close the drainage area door.

Maintenance

4. The water inlet hose filter

If it takes longer to fill up the washing machine it is

time to check the water inlet hose filter it may be

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clogged.

Turn off the water tap.

Unscrew the fixing nut of the inlet hose.

Remove the filter from the electrovalve and clean it

with a hard bristle brush and replace it.

Screw on the nut thoroughfully.

5. Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged (outlet pump is

blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), proceed as

follows to empty out the machine:

• pull out the plug from the power socket;

• close the water tap;

• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;

• open the drainage area door;

• place a bowl to collect the water;

• release the emergency emptying hose, place it in

the bowl and remove its cap, when the bowl is full

put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose;

• empty the bowl, repeat the procedure until you

have completely emptied the washing machine;

• replace the emergency emptying hose in its initial

position and close the drainage area door.

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6. Frost precautions

If the machine is installed in a place where the

temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as

follows:

• disconnect the appliance;

• close the water tap;

• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;

• open the drainage area door;

• place a bowl to collect the water that will flow out;

• release the emergency emptying hose, place it in

the bowl and remove its cap;

• when the water stops flowing out, put the cap back

on the emergency emptying hose, replace the

emergency emptying hose in its initial position and

close the drainage area door.

By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is

removed, avoiding the formation of ice and,

consequently, breakage of the affected parts.

When you use the machine again, make sure that

the ambient temperature is above 0°C.