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| Post# 720743 , Reply# 1 12/12/2013 at 05:46 (3,782 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
Hi Dave,
Is this an XC series machine? In my experience, this series are very good quality - a million percent better than the current range. They do have quite long cycle times and the lower end, brushed motor models have quite loud, high pitched motors but they do wash very well. The 2 most common faults I've seen on this series are bearing failure and PCB failure. Of all the XC and IZ series machines I knew of bought new, it was those faults that caused their replacement. 1 example was that the machine would could down through the main wash, but would get stuck at the 51 minute mark and not advance beyond that point. Another example was on the base model 1000rpm AquaCycle machine, that was replaced due to bearing failure after about 5 years. Hope this helps. Chris | ||
| Post# 720820 , Reply# 2 12/12/2013 at 13:52 (3,781 days old) by lavamat_jon (UK) | ||
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This is the last of the timer-controlled Jetsystems, quite a rare version with a 1500rpm spin - a good buy by all means! | ||
| Post# 721069 , Reply# 4 12/13/2013 at 16:25 (3,780 days old) by Adamthemieleman (York) | ||
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If it's a Zanussi, won't the data plate be on the door rim, above the seal, think it's the left hand side. My nan had one similar to this, the basic one with only the timer dial. It was a good and quiet machine | ||
| Post# 721154 , Reply# 6 12/14/2013 at 11:56 (3,779 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 721671 , Reply# 7 12/17/2013 at 17:17 (3,776 days old) by DaveTranter (Central England) | ||
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Before Pic#1 Info from data plate (if this means anything to anyone)..... Type : P6298705 Product No. : 914787524 00 Still no chance to plumb in/test, so no idea if it works at all yet... :-( I suppose I should have got a shot of the gungy detergent drawer... 
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| Post# 721673 , Reply# 8 12/17/2013 at 17:21 (3,776 days old) by DaveTranter (Central England) | ||
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Before Pic#2 If it works, this machine will be replacing a Whirlpool AWM 822. Working apart from a dodgy door switch and drain pump. If anyone local wants it for spares, let me know.... 
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| Post# 721758 , Reply# 9 12/18/2013 at 04:42 (3,776 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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God, Dave, that's seen better days! I hope you get it up to full working order though, these are great machines! We had the older version with the square top and 1200 spin for years.
What is it that your other half doesn't like about the Whirlpool? Those Whirlpool Aqualine's are one of the best, is it being replaced because of the issues with the door and pump? | ||
| Post# 724171 , Reply# 11 12/31/2013 at 18:45 (3,762 days old) by DaveTranter (Central England) | ||
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Test Drive After delays caused by illness and Christmas, the Zanussi had a test run today (31st). Apart from being externally filthy, and internally full of grit(!!!??!!!) it seems to be working well..... :) More news to follow, as it becomes available....... All best Dave T | ||
| Post# 724480 , Reply# 13 1/2/2014 at 08:30 (3,760 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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Hi Dave,
Great to hear you've got the machine up and running and you're happy with it. Those old jetsystems are fantastic machines. My Mum had the older version with the flat top, FJ1295, for the best part of 11 years. Good call with the Almat powder - is it the bio you're using? It's great stuff, washes very well and you don't need to use much of it. Chris | ||
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