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Post# 757714   5/17/2014 at 16:11 (3,602 days old) by zanussi1989 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Hey guys, some pictures of my new zanussi washing machine. Bought it for thirty pound of gumtree! I think it was a old lady that had it last, it's in very good condition! |
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Post# 757715 , Reply# 1   5/17/2014 at 16:14 (3,602 days old) by zanussi1989 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 757716 , Reply# 2   5/17/2014 at 16:16 (3,602 days old) by zanussi1989 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 757718 , Reply# 3   5/17/2014 at 16:19 (3,602 days old) by zanussi1989 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Wee bit of mould on the door seal but I've ordered a new one. |
Post# 757720 , Reply# 4   5/17/2014 at 16:20 (3,602 days old) by zanussi1989 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 757736 , Reply# 6   5/17/2014 at 17:05 (3,602 days old) by miele4life (UK )   |   | |
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looks lovely, like it's only just been brought lol. But yeah I'm with hotpoint9534 regarding serial numbers so it'd be interesting to know when this 1 came off the production line. :) |
Post# 757833 , Reply# 8   5/18/2014 at 06:56 (3,602 days old) by zanussi1989 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 757839 , Reply# 10   5/18/2014 at 07:47 (3,602 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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just a thought but before you go to the bother of swapping thermostats run a descaler through a 90c cycle as it may have a build up on the heater, Also take into consideration the heater is getting on a bit so may not be as effective.
You may want to check that the solenoid on the timer is holding it still while it heats as that will make it move on before the correct temp has been achieved, sometimes they just need a few boil washes and a quick squirt of WD40 or similar on the clocks moving bits. keep us posted as to how it goes. Austin |
Post# 757923 , Reply# 13   5/18/2014 at 12:26 (3,601 days old) by electron1100 (England)   |   | |
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Hello Tom
Well done on getting a solid sensible well built machine, no problems with low water levels or long washes either it just gets on with the job, easy to service and should last years and years. Maybe invest in a digital thermo thingy off ebay I bought one for about £7 and it is ideal for checking water temps. And as already said worth giving it a good boilwash clean out, beware of some limescale removers as they can attack enamelled tubs, I am not sure if this range had them Gary |
Post# 757926 , Reply# 14   5/18/2014 at 12:49 (3,601 days old) by fido ()   |   | |
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As said, a very well made machine. The only weak point was the timer knob assembly so treat it gently when selecting the wash. The plastic teeth break off until eventually the knob turns without turning the timer. |
Post# 757956 , Reply# 16   5/18/2014 at 16:06 (3,601 days old) by zanussi1989 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Tom that would be good if you could, drop me a email if you like. Lamont |
Post# 757991 , Reply# 17   5/18/2014 at 18:17 (3,601 days old) by dascot (Scotland)   |   | |
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Ah, I really like these machines. They seemed to last and last and were quiet too. |
Post# 758182 , Reply# 18   5/19/2014 at 18:52 (3,600 days old) by zanussi1989 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Tom is there any chance you could tell me the part I need and forward the relevant diagrams to fix it.... Am going try and give it a go.. It can't be that hard! Lamont |
Post# 758288 , Reply# 21   5/20/2014 at 04:37 (3,600 days old) by hotpoint9534 (UK)   |   | |
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Also, make a note of any wires you disconnect so you know where to put them back, and be sure to remove the mains plug from the wall before doing the work. Of course this is mainly common sense! Tom |
Post# 758428 , Reply# 22   5/20/2014 at 17:51 (3,599 days old) by statomatic (France)   |   | |
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Post# 758431 , Reply# 23   5/20/2014 at 18:16 (3,599 days old) by statomatic (France)   |   | |
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Now it is almost fixed (installed a new door handle and cleaned some parts), but it is leaking by the drain pump filter cap, I bought a new cap and seal, but there are a few different versions and of course I got the wrong ones!
Here is a picture of induction motor with its large pulley, this machine uses a small (but reliable) electronic control unit for soft start to spin: I love this motor design because you get the best of both worlds: Induction motor, so no need to brushes, so better reliability and lower noise. Electronic speed control, so high spin speed with soft start. |
Post# 758658 , Reply# 27   5/21/2014 at 17:07 (3,598 days old) by statomatic (France)   |   | |
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@Tom, yes it is made in Spain.
There is a few Whirlpool washer/dryer (made in Italy, by Ignis I think) with this induction motor/electronic control design. The tub is not enameled, it is stainless steel:
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Post# 758945 , Reply# 28   5/22/2014 at 16:14 (3,597 days old) by zanussi1989 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Had it on again tonight with a new door seal and I think it was at 40 degrees! Or dam near it! Am thinking it's maybe because it's not been used in a while! Which one would I be changing if I was to change it? Lamont |
Post# 759250 , Reply# 31   5/24/2014 at 09:04 (3,596 days old) by zanussi1989 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 759258 , Reply# 32   5/24/2014 at 09:54 (3,595 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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