Zanussi FJS 974 N: Maintenance

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.

3. Drain filter

The drain filter collects threads and small objects

inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that

the filter is clean.

Open the filter door.

Place a container under the filter and unscrew it.

Pull out the filter.

Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it,

screwing it fully in.

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4. Water inlet filter

If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill,

check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not

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blocked.

Turn off the water tap.

Unscrew the hose from the tap and remove the filter.

Clean it with a stiff brush.

Refit the filter and screw the hose back onto the tap.

5. Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged (outlet pump is blocked,

filter or outlet 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;

• place a bowl on the floor;

• put the outlet hose end into the bowl and let the

water come out.

Should it not be possible to have access to the outlet

hose because, for example, the appliance is built in

the kitchen furniture, slightly loosen the outlet filter

after placing a bowl on the floor, to let the water come

out slowly.

At the end screw the filter again.

6. Frost precautions

If the machine is installed in a place where the

temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as

follows:

• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet

hose from the tap.

• Place the end of the outlet hose and that of the inlet

hose in a bowl placed on the floor.

• Select the draining programme Q and run it until the

machine stops.

• Switch the machine off.

• Remove the plug from the socket.

• Screw the water inlet hose back on and put the

outlet hose back in its place.

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.

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