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ALERT! ALERT! Rare Zanussi FLE 3000 on Ebay!

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Post# 366866 7/25/2009 at 11:18 (5,388 days old) by hooverkeymatic (England)
Checkrate/Likes Look at this.I think it was made before 1986 :). Somebody please get it lol. Any info about it? CLICK HERE TO GO TO hooverkeymatic's LINK on eBay

Post# 366868 , Reply# 1 7/25/2009 at 11:31 (5,388 days old) by hooverkeymatic (England)
Checkrate/Likes *Heres the machine:* Zanussi FLE 3000 1000 rpm Computawash i think

Post# 366885 , Reply# 2 7/25/2009 at 13:34 (5,387 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Checkrate/Likes Oh how cool is that??!!! I have only ever seen one in brochures.

Post# 366886 , Reply# 3 7/25/2009 at 13:36 (5,387 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)
Checkrate/Likes GAH! AWESOME!! I was outbid on one of these in newcastle some time back which is 3and a half hours away from me! They are wonderful machines!!!!!!!!! Darren

Post# 366887 , Reply# 4 7/25/2009 at 13:36 (5,387 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes Spotted it earlier this afternoon during a trawl. There are a number of nice older zannys on at the moment, including a jetsystem. Appears that they all come out of the woodwork in groups. Harpenden - a long way away. Will have to think long and hard about this one. Meanwhile, if anyone closer to it is more definite in going for it, let me know and I will step aside. One less thing for me to have a crisis over. Paul

Post# 366915 , Reply# 5 7/25/2009 at 15:04 (5,387 days old) by jonb ()
Checkrate/Likes A friend parents had one of these when we were kids, late 80's early 90's. Her Mum always used to cram it full, she was one of those who washes everything together, lights, darks, towels, you name it, it all went in lol.. If I remember rightly, she used to mostly use the quick wash programme, which, again if remember rightly, only took about half an hour. It used to count down the time on the display. From what I can remember,the Non fast coloureds cycle wash quite long, compared to other machines of the time. To operate the machine, you switched it on with the button in the middle of the facia, then I think it was the left hand button under the display that selected the programme, the buttons in the middle were options, sorry, cant remember what, I think one may have been half load, but not 100% sure and the red button to the right started/paused the programme. Theirs was the only one I have ever seen, I expect they were very expensive at the time. Jon

Post# 366943 , Reply# 6 7/25/2009 at 17:54 (5,387 days old) by favorit ()
Checkrate/Likes *indeed rare !* never seen it on italian market / brochures anyway it wasn't made before 1986. In mid eighties the styling was like the R800 / R900 - sorry Z800/ Z900 - like the Washcraft Z919 . This styling began with the earliest jestsystem Guys don't miss it

Post# 366972 , Reply# 7 7/25/2009 at 18:55 (5,387 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)
Checkrate/Likes *GET IT!!!* You think it is too far away from you.....think about me!

Post# 367157 , Reply# 8 7/26/2009 at 13:00 (5,386 days old) by fl1012 ()
Checkrate/Likes Hi Im new here so apologies if i shouldve posted somewhere else first to say hi, but 'hi everyone' :) I found the website by accident after Googling 'Hoover A3350', which id seen on Ebay! Im amazed there's so many other people as mad about washing machines as myself! Currently ive just the one washing machine of my own, a 1980s Zanussi FL1012, which i bought on Ebay for �15 in 2007. I got it for my first house but that's now rented out and the machine is in my parents garage whilst im back home. Gotta give it a run when i finally convince Mum to let me move her 20 month old Zanussi Essential into the garage! That FLE3000 looks a great machine, sadly i don't think i'll convince the parents to let me cram anything else into the garage, but someone from here MUST GET IT! Don't let it go to one of these little shops that give it a quick clean & sell it as 'recondtioned' for near the price of a new Indesit! Best Wishes guys, Liam

Post# 367170 , Reply# 9 7/26/2009 at 13:21 (5,386 days old) by hooverkeymatic (England)
Checkrate/Likes *FL1012..* I couldn't agree with you more! Somebody please get it! lol

Post# 367175 , Reply# 10 7/26/2009 at 13:35 (5,386 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes *Welcome to the club!* Hi Liam. Great to have another new UK member in the ranks. The Computawash is a really great looking machine. I missed out on the freaky looking, almost matching dryer, a few months ago. They really are different, to say the least! Darren - are you game for the machine? Having being foiled at the first attempt are you toying with the idea of a second go? Is anyone interested in it? I dont particularly want the three hour each way drive, especially as August is very hectic already, but as people have said - it needs saving. Cheers Paul p.s I am not promising to bid - still very much only considering.

Post# 367184 , Reply# 11 7/26/2009 at 13:42 (5,386 days old) by fl1012 ()
Checkrate/Likes Hi Paul Thanks for the welcome :) Im sooooo jealous of you and your fellas collection, i want my own garage to put some old machines in, grrr! Id never seen a Zanussi digital machine of that era, presumed they didn't exist, now ive seen it that's something else i want! I can't bid anyway as it ends next Saturday and i'm right in the middle of my weekend in Brighton, so someone more experienced will just have to come get it! Liam

Post# 367191 , Reply# 12 7/26/2009 at 13:47 (5,386 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes *Oooh* Hi Liam. Just noticed you own a Zanny Sensor Dryer. Not knowing much about the dryer I bid on, would it be one and the same model? If so, i knew it was more recent than the original FL's, but never knew it was that recent. I wonder what it was with Zanussi, that they appeared not to really push their top end models. I have never seen the Computawash, sensor dryer or the 1980's Input System machines in any Zanny brochures! Hoover did a similar thing with their last Keymatic (A3112) and last Selectamatic (A3114). The latter machine, so far, has never been seen in any official brochures. Myself, Mike King and Rob Stubbs sifted through 30 years worth of Good Housekeeping magazines 10 months or so ago and neither the A3114, or the preceeding model (A3064), appeared even once. Seems that all emphasis was placed on advertising the standard machines and if someone was convinced to buy the higher end models when they went to the showroom, so much the better. Annoying for appliance history fiends, like me. cheers paul p.s below is mine and robs Washcraft Z919T

Post# 367201 , Reply# 13 7/26/2009 at 13:53 (5,386 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Checkrate/Likes *Hi Liam* Welcome to the club. Paul

Post# 367206 , Reply# 14 7/26/2009 at 14:07 (5,386 days old) by fl1012 ()
Checkrate/Likes I do indeed Paul, however its one of the later designs of the same era as the first Aquacycle washing machine. It has a white facia with a clear dial with turqoise & blue markings on it, abit like the DW907 Multirack diswasher models, if that helps? The one you were going to bid on looks like it's just abit newer than my FL1012, sortof late 80s to early 90s? The reason i think it's a teeny bit newer to my FL1012 is that the door catch is flush to the front of the machine, whereas i think the slightly earlier machines of a similar design have a curve in the handle design. Unless of course the photo'd model has had a new catch! I have seen an Electronic Sensor dryer of this era on Ebay before, but it wasn't all digital like the one you pictured, it just had a dial & buttons, like my newer one. I LOVE your Z919T - was that the one on Ebay from Stoke on Trent?! If it is, i showed that to my parents coz i wanted it but i was convinced it wouldnt sell for the �50 starting bid - now i know why it went for that much ;) Agreed tho about the lack of high end models being pushed. I guess it's abit like today, people look at prices alot, so advertising the cheaper models will get customers into the brand. Shame tho, as you say. Liam.

Post# 367207 , Reply# 15 7/26/2009 at 14:09 (5,386 days old) by fl1012 ()
Checkrate/Likes *ooooh* *and thanks Paulc waves hello* :)**

Post# 367214 , Reply# 16 7/26/2009 at 14:21 (5,386 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes *Yep - we went a bit money mad with the Z919T!* Hi Liam That was the one in Stoke on Trent and we only paid that money because it was round the corner,so to speak, and because of the condition it was in. Or supposed to be in! Visually it is superb, electrically its fine too, but mechanically it has turned out to require work doing to it. It was a lot of money for what it turned out to be, so you can get your fingers burned with ebay purchases. Dont blame the machine for it though and it will, by year end with a bit of luck, have further money spent on it to get it back into fighting form. Paul

Post# 367221 , Reply# 17 7/26/2009 at 14:42 (5,386 days old) by fl1012 ()
Checkrate/Likes Hey Paul Yeah had it been just round the corner id have paid that too, as just collecting appliances can prove pricey with fuel etc, so with it being nearby it's a far more attractive proposition. It does look immaculate i must say. I shouldnt think you couldve found one in better cosmetic condition than that. It needs new bearings doesn't it? That's not too expensive to sort is it? That should go for years once youve spent some more time on it i should think. I think my FL must be needing some parts soon, the couple i bought it off said it'd never had a repair since they got it around 1988! It makes this descreet squeak during the 500/600rpm spin, but it doesn't sound severe & my great aunts washer drer of the same design has made a far more horrific squeak for years with no consequences, so God knows. You & Rob fancy a few more Zanussis then Paul? Liam

Post# 367233 , Reply# 18 7/26/2009 at 15:06 (5,386 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes How do Liam. Visual condition is great and yep the rest should be sortable. We are hoping that it is just bearings and they are readily available. the more awkward is the wobbly timer. Should be simple to solve as, it appears, the simple tightening of a screw should solve it. Difficult thing is that it requires the removal of the programme dial. This is removed by popping off the front cap, but ours refuses to budge and we dont want to damage it. Will get sorted, when we get brave enough, and when we have a spare in case the original cracks. Re: a few more Zanussi's - not counting any chickens yet! Paul

Post# 367238 , Reply# 19 7/26/2009 at 15:29 (5,386 days old) by servisslimline (England, Brighton & Hove)
Checkrate/Likes *zanussi* that is one of the best looking zanussi's i have ever seen

Post# 367262 , Reply# 20 7/26/2009 at 16:30 (5,386 days old) by hooverkeymatic (England)
Checkrate/Likes I know it looks so cool doesnt it lol!

Post# 367549 , Reply# 21 7/27/2009 at 14:36 (5,385 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)
Checkrate/Likes Rob! I would love to prize this little beauty out of its current owners hands, distance is the problem hear. I dont think i'd be allowed lol. nor could i face the treck really. You all know how ridiculously biased i am toward zanussi and this model is certainly no acception! Not to dissimilar from its current electronic counterparts! The display reminds me of the current ZWF displays!! Thought i'd throw a pic of my WDT1061 in for good measure:-) Darren

Post# 367551 , Reply# 22 7/27/2009 at 14:45 (5,385 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)
Checkrate/Likes And welcome to the group liam!!! Its great here! I've loved every moment for the last 5years:D Darren

Post# 367605 , Reply# 23 7/27/2009 at 17:58 (5,385 days old) by fl1012 ()
Checkrate/Likes Cheers Darren - i've had two sleepless nights reading stuff on here already! :S Im VERY biased towards Zanussi, so i think we'll get on :) You gotta get the ComputaWash tho (even tho its only bout 90 mins from me). I just cant see the parents agreeing to any more Zanussis in the garage! It probably uses very similar wash cycles to my FL1012 aswell, so mebbe i'll wait till another Z series comes up. Do you think it'll go to the general public for its �39 starting price? Im hoping itll be reslisted if knowone off here gets it. Liam

Post# 368627 , Reply# 24 7/31/2009 at 14:54 (5,381 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes *tomorrow at 12 noon!* How do everyone. well, finally someone has placed a bid on the above beastie - and it isnt me. so, before i make a final decision tomorrow morning, on whether to fight for it or not, can i just enquire as to whether anyone here has bid/is going to bid on it. I dont mind who gets/wants it, but i do want it to go to a safe home and i just want to try and get an idea as to whether i would be bumping up the price for someone on here (which i dont want to do) or whether its Joe or Jemima Public who is involved. As far as I am concerned I would rather it went to someone more local to it, to be honest, as i need the drive and cost of petrol like a hole in the head. Drop me a private e-mail, if you dont want to advertise the fact that you are bidding on it - i dont want to make it more expensive for you or me. Cheers Paul p.s i am not promising that i will definately bid!

Post# 368826 , Reply# 25 8/1/2009 at 07:30 (5,381 days old) by mark1973 ()
Checkrate/Likes Anybody here win the machine? Mark xx

Post# 368846 , Reply# 26 8/1/2009 at 09:56 (5,381 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes Fraid not me. Outbid! Mixed emotions in that i would have liked it, but am relieved that i dont have to collect it. The cost, with petrol added, would have been circa �80 to �90 ish and, what with picking up a couple of machines in a fortnights time (wont tell what they are just yet!), that money will be useful in paying for those instead. One of us will save one one day i am sure. Third time lucky for me? Paul

Post# 368857 , Reply# 27 8/1/2009 at 10:23 (5,381 days old) by mark1973 ()
Checkrate/Likes Hi Paul You must not have been meant to get it. Lets hope it has gone to a good home. I have done the same thing in the past when I have been outbid on something but then realised that actually it was a good thing really. The 2 machines you will be picking up soon will make up for it im sure. All good things come to those who wait! Mark x

Post# 368861 , Reply# 28 8/1/2009 at 10:33 (5,381 days old) by hotpoint9534 (UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Computawash* It's great to see one of these still in working order. There were some problems with the early ones, I have the service bulletins somewhere if they are ever needed by anyone. There were actually two models of grey style Computawash, The FLE3000 and the later FE4000. I'm not too sure of the differences but the FE4000 is likely to have some of the earlier glitches removed. Manuals for both machines are available on serviceforce. If anyone would like some more information please let me know and I'll do some digging. Tom.

Post# 368895 , Reply# 29 8/1/2009 at 14:21 (5,380 days old) by sajid6952 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Just seen the latter ends of this thread......* It's me thats got it. I went to pick it up this afternoon. Just running it through a trial cycle as we speak. I will update on its progress..!!

Post# 368896 , Reply# 30 8/1/2009 at 14:29 (5,380 days old) by sajid6952 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Apologies Paul...* if I'd have been a little more pro active in reading your posts I would have emailed you prior to bidding. Fear not - it's gone to a good home :-) Saj

Post# 368920 , Reply# 31 8/1/2009 at 15:42 (5,380 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes *How do Saj* Dont apologise at all - I am just over the moon that its preserved. That is the main thing and what is most important to me. I was resigned to the thought that Joe and Jemima Public had won it and that, in the end, it would go the way of many a vintage machine. Can we expect some piccies of it at all? Have fun with it, treat it gently and keep it safe and dont ever scrap it. You got a goodun there. Really pleased Paul

Post# 368927 , Reply# 32 8/1/2009 at 16:14 (5,380 days old) by sajid6952 ()
Checkrate/Likes Piccies will soon follow. I'm amazed at the chronic amount of limescale that is being pumped out after each rinse following a good old 95c wash with some Bold. It still needs a bit of spit and polish but generally is in very good order. Its been very well looked after and the bloke who had it, purchased it from new and also had the matching dryer which wasnt for sale! Works splendidly, even down to the distribution during emptying the rinse water (Hotpoint/Hoover style except anticlockwise of course.) And absolutely no bearing rumbles at all. The brush motor is fairly smooth during washing and rinsing and it is incredibly stable (sat in the middle of my mothers kitchen!!! :-)) There is however one issue with it which needs tackling. The armature I think is worn in the motor. There was a little arcing on an interim 500rpm spin and there is a lot of speed fluctuation at higher revs (really noticable at the magic 1000rpm end)I shall check the motor brushes first though. Piccies within the next 60 mins.

Post# 368931 , Reply# 33 8/1/2009 at 16:32 (5,380 days old) by bertrum ()
Checkrate/Likes if your worried the motor armature is worn don't use it until youve checked it and the brushes, you will do serious damage to it if the carbon is too low! CLICK HERE TO GO TO bertrum's LINK

Post# 368941 , Reply# 34 8/1/2009 at 17:20 (5,380 days old) by sajid6952 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Photos....* A bit crappy - I will do some better ones tomorrow during the day. CLICK HERE TO GO TO sajid6952's LINK

Post# 368947 , Reply# 35 8/1/2009 at 17:59 (5,380 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes *Wonderful to see Saj* The machine looks a real treat and cant wait to see what you get upto tomorrow with it. Be sure to report back all your findings. Am really interested to know more about the machine. What were the sellers reasons for getting rid of the machine? Also, you mention the matching dryer he had! Was it a 'computadry' at all or a top of the range dial control machine? Am really interested to hear whether they did the full matching dryer or not. Just reposting a link to your photos - took me a while to realise I needed to click elsewhere. Congratulations on a great buy! Have fun tomorrow Paul CLICK HERE TO GO TO matchboxpaul's LINK

Post# 368955 , Reply# 36 8/1/2009 at 18:21 (5,380 days old) by sajid6952 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Paul....* It was the TOL dial controlled dryer. Also immaculate. Plastic tinted door. The washer and dryer didn't really go with the rest of the kitchen which was an early 80's brownish tint....divine! Reason for getting rid of it was purely updating. The blokes 94 year old mother has recently moved to a care home so theyre having her AEG, so it was either sell hers or sell the Zanussi. The couple have had the Zanussi from new and have generally cared very well for it. It's totally riddled with limescale and the dispenser drawer and housing do not warrant discussion (they're a bit of a state.) Thats tomorrows job. Weather permitting I'm hoping to get her outside tomorrow and check this motor out because it is a bit of a worry and I'd rather sort it than leave it to drag on longer than it needs to. The original owners have never had anything done to it mechanically before anyway so its probably time something needed a little TLC.

Post# 368957 , Reply# 37 8/1/2009 at 18:29 (5,380 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)
Checkrate/Likes Looks great and what a rather unique Zanussi...

Post# 368973 , Reply# 38 8/1/2009 at 20:18 (5,380 days old) by hotpoint9534 (UK)
Checkrate/Likes *FLE3000* Hi Saj, From the rating plate I can see that this machine was manufactured in the 5th week of 1987. With regards to the motor, they are officially no longer available although I know of one or two sources if needed as a last resort. The brushes are easily available, although they vary depending on whether you have an AEG, Sole or ZEM motor. All three makes were used on this model. Tom.

Post# 369023 , Reply# 39 8/2/2009 at 03:38 (5,380 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes Hi Tom. How do you date Zanussi machines? Probably me being blind, but i cant see anything on the ratings plate to show he date. I take it that its like Hotpoint and is in the form of a code, with an associated reference table. Hi Saj. Yep the powder drawer area does/did look a tad gunky in your pics. I wonder if they ever did a full 'computadry' machine to match? Tommmmmm!!! Enjoy the day Paul

Post# 369038 , Reply# 40 8/2/2009 at 07:54 (5,380 days old) by hotpoint9534 (UK)
Checkrate/Likes Hi Paul. There were two numbering systems used for Zanussi machines. The old system was used before January 1987. Here the first four digits of the serial number (F.Nr.) gave the date. For example 8603 would be March 1986. The first two being the year and the last being the month. In 1987 the Electrolux numbering system was adopted, whereby the first digit of the serial number (F.Nr.) would give the year (in this case 7, meaning 1987), and the next two giving the production week number (in this case 05, meaning week 5). I'll have a look at the dryer range for you later! Paul, did you get the message about the timer knob on the Z919T thread? Tom.

Post# 369045 , Reply# 41 8/2/2009 at 08:56 (5,380 days old) by hotpoint9534 (UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Old date code* Here is the rating plate from my Z9191T. This shows the old numbering system. My machine was made in April 1986.

Post# 369088 , Reply# 42 8/2/2009 at 14:38 (5,379 days old) by lavamat_jon (UK)
Checkrate/Likes Hey Saj, Brilliant machine. Looks fantastic, didn't realise it had a time remaining display, I onl thought these machines displayed the programme number a la Servis Quartz or hotpoint Microtronics. Will have to check it out for myself soon now you live fairly local again :-) Take care, Jon

Post# 369116 , Reply# 43 8/2/2009 at 16:49 (5,379 days old) by sajid6952 ()
Checkrate/Likes *A little update...* Firstly - a few more piccies have been added of the machine (see link) I've been out in my mothers back yard all day tinkering with it and having a play. Firstly I did another 95c cottons wash following on from the one last night except this time I added some commercial descaler. Lordie! I checked the filter afterwards and you could seriously have built something that wouldn't have fallen down with the contents of it. I then decided to give her a whirl with some laundry. Around 1/2 to 2/3rds of a load of cottons and polyester mixes on programme 2 (Cottons 60c) which yielded excellent results - the motor fluctuation has settled down slightly when I did the cycle with some washing in - but it's still an area of concern which I will come back to! Wash and rinse levels are both the same (high!) Even for a cottons 95 or 60c wash the machine fills almost half way up the door - with a sensible load in the machine due to absorbency, its more like 1/3 up the door once the load is saturated but even so, plenty of water used! Likewise rinsing is of the same water levels with tumbling commencing during filling as the pressure switch engages at the first level about 2 inches above the level of the door gasket. Interim spins are 500rpm and last for 90 secs or so after rinses 2 and 3 (it does 4.) Final spin is in 3 stages which appears to be 2 mins at 500rpm 3 mins at somewhere about 800-850rpm (ish) and then the final minute at 1000rpm followed by some "fluffing" action involving 3 or 4 anticlockwise tumbles of about 10 seconds each before the end of the cycle. So all in all - a great buy of which I'm thrilled with. It's now been tucked away into my mothers shed where is sits covered in egyptian cotton towels with its transit bolts back in which is where it will stay for a short time until I can convince my other half that theres no reason why it can't go home and sit alongside the Miele in the utility! :-) I have had a good look beneath the surface - had the back cover off and had a look underneath and noted a few areas of concern which I intend to get sorted once I get the machine home. 1a) Despite my efforts in descaling it today, there is so much limescale deposit, it's going to take time to shift it, if the door gasket is pulled back you can see it about 5mm thick stuck to the other side of the drum. That will be a work in progress to get it to the standard I'd personally be happy with as there are also limescale deposits still inside the drum. I haven't looked at the heater element yet!! 1b) The dispenser drawer and it's housing. The main wash compartment is stained black and it will not come off - I've tried everything, it's a lost cause as is the fabric conditioner compartment underneath the insert. It is however markedly better than what it was. The recess is caked in years worth of detergent residue which has hardened to form something that won't shift too easily. Still, I have removed the black gunk from it so the deposits aren't really harming anything in the meantime while the machine is tucked away. 2) There is a little surface corrosion on the underside but nothing too worrying though the motor looks a little oxidised on the outside. I have peeled back the sound insulation on the motor and from what I can see at first glance it seems like the motor brushes may have worn unevenly so this of course will be a priority job when I get the machine at home to sort at leisure. 3) The drive belt has seen better days. It's starting to crack in places and is rather dry and brittle. I did some videos (poor quality as I did them with my mobile) which I will upload to Youtube and provide the link in due course. I'll shut up for now but will update on developments made. :-) Saj. CLICK HERE TO GO TO sajid6952's LINK

Post# 369194 , Reply# 44 8/3/2009 at 04:43 (5,379 days old) by hooverkeymatic (England)
Checkrate/Likes Here is a video of the FLE 3000.This isnt my video: CLICK HERE TO GO TO hooverkeymatic's LINK

Post# 369195 , Reply# 45 8/3/2009 at 04:45 (5,379 days old) by hooverkeymatic (England)
Checkrate/Likes *sajid6952..* Did you buy the machine on ebay?

Post# 369295 , Reply# 46 8/3/2009 at 13:50 (5,378 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes Hi Tom. Thanks for the Zanny dating information. Really very appreciated and should come in useful with future acquisitions. Thought I had responded with a 'thankyou', or the like, on the other thread for the washcraft dial info, but just been and checked and hadnt. So apolgies for that one Tom - your info hadnt gone unnoticed and is safely added to my favourites. Again, thanks for the info. Regards Paul

Post# 369296 , Reply# 47 8/3/2009 at 13:54 (5,378 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes Hi Saj. Thanks for the updates and the pictures. Great that the sellers included the filter spanner too. Our Z919T came with its one as well - hadnt realised you needed a tool to undo the filter and wondered what the hell Rob was holding, when he came out of the sellers house with it. The computawash really is wonderful and cant wait for further updates, as and when they are ready. all the best with the maintainance regime. paul

Post# 370007 , Reply# 48 8/6/2009 at 11:14 (5,376 days old) by sajid6952 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Finally....* Got round to uploading the videos to Youtube which I made when I had the machine in action on Sunday. Hopefully taking it home within the next few weeks (fingers crossed) so I can get down to the nitty gritty of attending to what needs doing to the machine. Saj CLICK HERE TO GO TO sajid6952's LINK

Post# 370013 , Reply# 49 8/6/2009 at 11:33 (5,376 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes Have saved to my favourites! Lovely machine it is (yoda speak there!). Good luck with the tinkering and keep the updated coming. Really appreciate the info. Paul

Post# 370023 , Reply# 50 8/6/2009 at 11:59 (5,376 days old) by fl1012 ()
Checkrate/Likes Great machine - the jealousy is immence! Does this have an induction motor?

Post# 370025 , Reply# 51 8/6/2009 at 12:06 (5,376 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes *Posted these in the blue forum.* Thought they should be posted here too - the forerunner of the FLE3000.... The Zanussi Z2001IZ. Your FLE3000 Saj, replaced this style of totl Zanussi. Paul

Post# 370026 , Reply# 52 8/6/2009 at 12:07 (5,376 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes Unfortunately I think only about four people bought one of these! On all my kitchen and utility room raids I performed, as a kid, I never saw one ever. Paul

Post# 370034 , Reply# 53 8/6/2009 at 12:34 (5,376 days old) by sajid6952 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Motor...* Hi Liam The FLE3000 has a brush motor. Back in the day it was virtually unseen to combine "computerised" technology with an induction motor due to the incompatibility at the time. Of course these days, it's now changed somewhat. Even though it's a brush motor, it retains the classic Zanussi quality of being stable and smooth even at full tilt on final spin. :-). Paul The Z2001IZ - Can't say I've ever seen one in the flesh either but they do look magnificent don't they?! Well you never know....one day...!!

Post# 370036 , Reply# 54 8/6/2009 at 12:39 (5,376 days old) by zanussi_lover (Nottingham, UK)
Checkrate/Likes *congratulations saj* congrats on the FLE3000 =] its a fantastic machine, loves it =] make sure you do a boilwash with loads of suds =] would love to see a sudslock on this machine Kyle

Post# 370054 , Reply# 55 8/6/2009 at 13:34 (5,375 days old) by fl1012 ()
Checkrate/Likes Aah right, i guess my FL1012 must have a brush motor aswell then - mine sounds exactly like your FLE3000 on the YouTube videos. They are amazingly smooth & easy on the ears. None of the gritty sounds that you get from newer machines with brush motors. I love listening to mine whiring away. Have you got any other old Zanussis in your collection?

Post# 370066 , Reply# 56 8/6/2009 at 13:57 (5,375 days old) by hotpoint9534 (UK)
Checkrate/Likes Hi FL1012, your machine does indeed use a brush motor. The Z2001IZ used an induction motor, however. Tom

Post# 370070 , Reply# 57 8/6/2009 at 14:03 (5,375 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)
Checkrate/Likes *Z2001IS* I am pleased to say I have seen a Z2001IS in the flesh. My neighbour had one. It looked amazing and was very solid. Alas I never saw it in operation as it wasn't a house I was in very often. I wonder what happened to it. Imagine if one popped up on ebay. There would no doubt be a stampede! Lol Steve

Post# 370151 , Reply# 58 8/6/2009 at 18:07 (5,375 days old) by fl1012 ()
Checkrate/Likes Thanks Tom, it had been bugging me - Im not quite at the stage where im happy to start dismantling the machines to find these things out! I must try & clear some space in the garage so i can get to the information plate & try & work out the date of manufacture. So far i know it was between 1986 & 1989, but other than that, not sure as id not seen how the Zanussi dating system worked until a few days ago.

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