Zanussi FCS 720C, Instruction And Installation Book

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If the machine is not working

The machine will not start.

The machine is not filling with water.

The machine is discharging water at
the same time as filling.

The machine will not empty or spin.

The machine is leaking or overflowing.

The machine is vibrating or noisy.

The machine door will not open.

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Have you pressed the ON/OFF button?

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Is there power to the machine?

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Has the fuse blow?

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Is the door closed properly?

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Have you set the programme control knob 
properly?

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Is the water tap turned on?

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Is the water tap turned on?

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Has your domestic water supply been cut off 
temporarily?

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Is the water intake hose kinked or blocked?

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Is the filter inside the intake hose blocked?

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Is the water pressure too low?

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Is the end of the discharge hose too low down? 
(See Installation)

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Is there a proper air gap between the end of the 
discharge hose and the wall standpipe? 

(See 

Installation)
If the machine needs to be emptied manually: 
release the discharge hose from the plastic clip 
on the machine rear. Lower the end of the hose 
to floor level, letting it empty into a suitable 
container.

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Have you used too much detergent?

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Have you been using the detergent for automatic 
machines?

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Are the hoses correctly installed? 

(See Installation)

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Is the detergent compartment blocked?

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Have you removed all the transit locking devices?

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Has the machine been installed on a suitable 
surface and levelled?

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Is the machine knocking against a wall?

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Is the machine standing firmly on all four feet?

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Did you wait 2-3 minutes after the end of the 
programme and has the indicator light gone out?
Read the section 

Loading the machine on door 

opening. Never try to force the door open. 
Contact service.

Symptom

Check

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Did you select a programme without drain and 
spin?

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Is the discharge hose kinked or blocked?

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Is the discharge hose extension not correct?

(See Installation)