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Most housewives dream of a small and inexpensive washing machine. When choosing the ideal home assistant, users look at the spin speed, what additional programs and other functions are available. But for many, it is enough for the machine to wash, and do it efficiently, and at the same time cost little. Washing machine Zanussi Aquacycle 800, the instruction manual which proves that this model can satisfy the most picky buyer is a very interesting choice. Let's look at its characteristics and how to use it.
Pros and cons of Zanussi Aquacycle
Budget Zanussi Aquacycle washing machines are distinguished not only by their affordable price, but also by characteristics that allow them to compete with more expensive models. For example, thanks to double moistening, the detergent is able to penetrate deeper into the structure of the fabric to better clean it.
Advantages:
- Low cost;
- Small size;
- High quality spin (usually 1000 rpm);
- High-quality washing;
- Various washing programs;
- Safety system.
Important! The disadvantages of the Zanussi Aquacycle washing machine are lower energy efficiency and small load volume, which can be found in the instructions from the manufacturer.
Typical faults
Despite the low cost, this model is still quite reliable and breakdowns do not occur so often. According to user reviews, the machine can work for many years without a single complaint, which means that it is quite reliable.
But sometimes the Zanussi Aquacycle 800 washing machine stops working and needs to be repaired. But first of all, you should understand what exactly is faulty:
- The collection of water occurs very slowly, the process itself can last for hours, and the liquid is also slowly drawn into the tray with the powder. The reason for this is poor operation of the water supply tap or a clogged filter. You need to either change the faucet, or clean and replace the dirty filter.
- If there is difficulty in rotating or stopping the drum, a clearly audible hum of the engine, or an extraneous knock, you should pay attention to the bearings. Most likely they need replacement.
- If the water does not drain out after washing, check the drain valve. It may be clogged. But if the valve turns out to be in order, then the cause may be a pump failure. It is better to call a professional to replace or repair it.
- If water is normally poured into the unit, but instead of washing the drum stands still and a strong knock is heard, the reason is a torn drive belt. In this case, the spare part only needs to be changed, otherwise rotation will not be transferred from the rotor to the washing drum.
Operation of the Zanussi / Zanussi washing machine
How to connect a Zanussi washing machine to an outlet
The main requirement of the manufacturer is a stable voltage in the electrical network of your household. In principle, there is nothing difficult in connecting the washing machine to an electric current, but it is advisable to fulfill some conditions. What needs to be done for this, read below
- Separate wiring → Let's compare a washing machine with a boiler, oddly enough, in almost any house or apartment there is a separate wiring to the boiler from the meter, and for the washing machine there is a carrying case in which an adapter is plugged in (from a Euro to a Soviet socket) and into this adapter The plug from the SM is turned on, guys, under no circumstances should you do this. Now let's see how much the boiler consumes - up to a maximum of 2 kW, and the washing machine consumes up to 3 kW. Now ask yourself if you need separate wiring for your washing machine.
- Separate outlet → If you have done separate wiring and installed a separate outlet, this does not mean that this outlet can be used by other household appliances or anything else. Understand that if you constantly pull the plug out of the socket and then insert it back in, the insides of the socket become loose, rendering it unusable. After several hundred such operations, you will not even see that the socket is broken, that is, when you connect the washing machine, the contacts spark or heat up. In general, the washing machine must have its own wiring
- Install machines → In the paragraph above, I said that every time you pull the plug out of the socket you render it unusable, to avoid this, it is advisable to install machines with a capacity of at least 16 amperes. Thanks to this, you can disconnect the washing machine from the network without removing the plug from the socket. The fact is that when you turn off the washing machine with the button, you do not turn it off completely, it will simply be in standby mode, and if your power supply goes to 380, and this very often happens in the vast post-Soviet space, then the control module may simply burn out. In short, it is advisable to do everything to protect your equipment from electrical surges
- Grounding → If you live in a private house, then grounding will practically not cause problems; as for an apartment, then everything is more difficult. Grounding is necessary so that your machine does not receive an electric shock; in addition, thanks to grounding, you can avoid such crap as electrolysis in the washing machine tank. Probably everyone has noticed that their washing machine shocks, at least a little, so it is advisable to carry out this step
In principle, these are all the requirements that the manufacturer makes. If the grounding point can be omitted and in some cases it is simply not feasible, then all other points are mandatory, and how long your washing machine will work will depend on this. Now I want you to read one example from life, or rather a question that is often heard on my channel
Please help, I have a top-loading Zanussi washing machine, the problem is that in 5 years I have replaced two control modules. The network voltage is unstable, we live next to a bakery. In general, when they bake bread, the current drops to 200 volts, and when the process stops, it rises to 250-260 volts and this is on average, it could be worse
In order to avoid voltage surges and ensure that your equipment operates in normal mode, you need to install a current stabilizer with a power of at least 3.5 kilowatts. Understand that a washing machine consumes about 2.7 kW. You ask where this figure comes from, I will answer this way
- Heating element → that is, heating element, consumes from 2 to 2.5 kW, depending on the model of the washing machine
- Motor → that is, the engine consumes from 100 Watt to 500 Watt, and when starting to move, the consumption is even greater
- The rest of the periphery → this includes the brains of the washing machine, valves, drain pump (usually 40W) and other bells and whistles
Now calculate all these indicators and select a stabilizer specifically for your model. If the washing machine weighs 7-10 kg, then it is advisable to set it to no less than 4 kW; if the CMA load is less than 7 kilograms, then you can get by with 3.5 kW. In general, the point is to leave 0.5 kilowatts in reserve
How to connect a Zanussi washing machine to the sewer
It seems that nothing is simpler, but even here it is advisable to follow some rules. Firstly, the drain hose must be raised to a height of at least 70 cm, this is necessary in order to avoid self-draining. I am often asked why the washing machine uses so much water, or why it constantly washes and does not go to rinse. One of the reasons for this behavior may well be an incorrect connection to the sewer. In the photo below you can see how high the drain hose should be raised
The photo shows the height of the drain hose for a Zanussi washing machine
One more nuance, often on trips I see a picture when the drain hose is raised to the required height, then lowered to the floor and finally raised by 50-60 cm and stuck into the pipe. Firstly, the hose should not exceed a length of more than 4 meters, and secondly, it is undesirable to lower it to the floor and if you do this, the end of the hose should also be raised to the required height
Please tell me, on my Zanussi washing machine, water often drains randomly. This usually happens at the very beginning of the wash. And one more question, why when you turn on the washing machine, water first fills in, then the pump turns on, and after the pump turns off, water starts pouring in again. It seems to me that this is precisely why the self-draining occurs, is it possible to fix this glitch of the control unit with your own hands?
Dear user, this is not a glitch of your equipment, this is normal testing of parts failure, that is, before starting the wash, the control module checks all the main components for functionality, including the pump. Therefore, the following happens: you turn on the washing machine, first of all the valve is tested, that is, water is drawn in for 5-6 seconds, at the end the pump is tested, it throws out the water that remains after testing the valve. The pump starts for 3-4 seconds and often does not have time to pump out all the water. Now the most interesting thing is that the pump began to throw out water and did not throw it out completely, and if the hose is lowered low, then after turning off the pump, the water begins to flow by gravity and then the water inlet valve for the main wash turns on. So you get a self-drain, in short, raise the drain hose to a height of at least 70 cm and then everything will be okay
How to use a Zanussi washing machine correctly
I didn’t talk about connecting the washing machine to the water supply, here I think everything is quite simple, for this there is a water inlet hose that you can tighten by hand. It’s better to talk about the rules for using the SM, this is where there is something to talk about, especially if we are talking about Zanussi
- Citric acid and calgon → It’s not for nothing that I put this item number one. Understand that there are already impurities in the washing powder that help clean the washing machine, and all kinds of acids corrode aluminum, especially if there is such garbage as electrolysis, believe me, electrolysis is present in almost every Zanussi washing machine. In general, acid + electrolysis is an explosive mixture, it especially has a detrimental effect on the drum supports in top-loading washing machines
- Extensions and adapters → This crap cannot withstand the load that is present in washing machines. At the very beginning of this article, I told you how much such equipment consumes, if it’s not clear, read it again
- Separate socket → Be sure to do this, or better yet install circuit breakers so that the SM can be disconnected from the network
- Spin mode → Understand normal spinning starts at 600 rpm, everything above 800 rpm is already an advertising ploy by the manufacturer. If you use a normal spin speed of no more than 800 rpm, the bearings and seal will last much longer
- Rubber mat → It seems like what’s wrong with that, but thanks to the mat the vibration will be reduced and the washing machine will not come to your bed to say hello.
- Hatch glass → If you carry out the procedure of wiping the door glass after each wash, then scale will not accumulate on it. Usually, after three to four years of operation, so much scale sticks to the glass that it turns into sandpaper and begins to render the rubber of the hatch unusable, as a result, water will flow from under the cuff
- Powder container and hatch door → At the end of washing, be sure to open them 3-4 cm, thanks to this the washing machine will not suffocate, that is, it will be ventilated
If you follow all these tips, your equipment will last 3-4 years longer. All this has been verified by life experience and practice. I did not write about high temperature, the fact is that opinions here are very different. The only thing I can say, as a master, is that it is better not to overuse washing at 90°C, since it is not only a matter of scale, but also that the heating element will fail faster, and at high temperatures, there is quite a serious load on the brain. In general, if there is no great need, then set the temperature no higher than 70 degrees
Download the instruction manual for the Zanussi / Zanussi washing machine
Next we’ll talk about the operating instructions for the Zanussi washing machine, you can download it by following the links below, but first I would like to tell you why you need a manual for a washing machine. The operating instructions for the Zanussi washing machine tell you how to install the SMA, how to connect it, what to do if the SMA does not drain water or, on the contrary, does not fill, and much more. In addition, many manuals contain error codes that help not only the technician, but also the owner, to repair the washing machine with his own hands. The error code is usually displayed on the panel; if there is an electronic display (LCD display) on the control panel, it can be seen in the form of numbers or letters; if there is no display, the error code is calculated by the blinking of the indicators. From the operating instructions you can learn how to choose the right program if you have difficulty choosing a washing mode for the laundry you are going to wash. All instructions are uploaded to Yandex disk and are absolutely freely available, that is, you can download the instructions for free and without SMS. Downloading the manual from Yandex disk is quite simple and I won’t dwell on this, I think you are adults and will figure it out yourself. The only thing I want to add is that on the Yandex disk you can not only download the manual, but also just watch it online, everything has been checked by an antivirus, so you can download it without fear. In general, follow the links below and download as much as you like
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General recommendations:
- To wash clothes, it is better to use a temperature below 65 degrees and a special powder.
- When adding detergent, you should take into account the type and volume of laundry and how dirty it is.
- When treating stains before washing, you can use a lower temperature setting.
- Very often the washing machine uses an incomplete load. Usually one shirt is enough to correct the situation.
- When the machine is not washing, it must be turned off. This way, excess energy is not wasted.
- Filters and pumps require regular inspection and cleaning.
Zanussi Aquacycle 800
This model is considered quite simple, easy to turn on and use. It has virtually no modern technology, but it will do a high-quality wash. The instructions for the Zanussi Aquacycle 800 contain all the necessary information about its operation.
Despite its simplicity, this model has the following advantages:
- High quality washing;
- Special programs (super rinse, delicate wash, etc.);
- The optimal load of laundry is 4.5 kg, which is quite enough for the average family;
- Availability of drum balance control, overfill protection and other safety functions.
Important! As an alternative, consider these models:
- Indesit wisl 82.
- Indesit iwsb 5085.
- Bosch wlg 20160.
- Bosch wlg 2426 woe.
- Samsung wf8590nmw8.
Despite all these advantages, there are also a number of disadvantages that you should also think about if you are thinking about buying a Zanussi Aquacycle 800 washing machine and are already familiar with its instructions:
- Spinning does not guarantee a minimum percentage of humidity;
- The machine still wastes a lot of energy and detergent;
- The device is not equipped with a display, control is only mechanical;
- Many protective mechanisms are still missing.
Important! Zanussi Aquacycle Aquacycle 800 is the basic model for consumers who are looking for a quality washing machine for little money.
