The FL1012 is plumbed in & sounding abit rough :S

[newwave1]

Hey liam!
Yea i love my zanussi's!!! I'm not happy with 3! lol. I've got the wdt1061/a, the fj1033 & the zwf12070G1!! I want a mid ninties jetsystem, i've wanted a zanussi IZ for a while too i like all the unusual models like the Directa's & inputs!! Aswell as just about every 80s zanussi I've been holding out for an opaque doored electrolux for ages!!!

Darren

 

[matchboxpaul]

Take the 'pi$$' Liam, take the 'pi$$'.....

Hi Liam.

The outer drum on the WD1012 is metal and i see what you mean about the small rust spot, under the powder drawer, being a regular thing with this bodystyle of Zanny. Even Darren's WDT has one too! Bit of an issue with them then.

Back to ebay ...... go for both of them! They are both great looking machines, although i agree that the cost could head higher with that Ecologic.
Seems strange that Joe and Jemima Public appear to quite like 1980s and early 1990s machines at the moment.

The Ecologic is in great looking condition and the facia has maintained its whiteness too, which is surprising, as they usually yellow terribly.

The electra is lovely too, sporting that smart grey-ee blue facia colouring of the late 80s and early 90s. Its a lovely scheme and me and rob are on the lookout for a matching electra/Creda pair, in this colour scheme.

Whichever one you go for, or indeed if you go for both, fingers crossed for your success!

let us know how it goes.
paul

 

[fl1012]

Darren....

I'm rather jealous of you having an 80s Jetsystem, Gail Platt stylie. I saw one the other week online & it only went for about £48, shouldve grabbed it while i had the chance. I had a 90s Jetsystem Excel (Turbodry) in a flat i rented & it never seemed to do anything exciting so i thought this 80s Jetsystem mightve been similar, so never bothered to buy it. Then i saw the videos of yours in action & realised what id just walked away from

Ive just the two Zanussis at the moment, my FL1012 & Mums Essential ZWF14170W, which is similar to your cool looking Graphite one, tho seems to use less water, which im not happy about (i watched ur videos)!

The Zanussis id like to get are a Washcraft like Paul & Robs, a Jetsystem like yours (to go with the FL1012), one of the first Jetsystem RSI machines, a Jetsystem which looked like the IZI but without the tilted drum (tho im not fussed) & i'll try & hang onto Mums Essential when it dies. Not so fussed about the Jetsystem Excel or subsesquent yellow buttoned machines as they seem to lack the character of the other versions i feel.

Id also like a couple of Hoovers including the New Wave with its wicked fill flume & an old Energy Control Series machine. Also fancy a Whirlpool AquaLine & a Servis Quartz, plus an 80s Hotpoint like the 95450 (the washer my Mum bought when i was born & that i spent hours sat on the floor in front of). I can see from watching your videos that you own alot of the machines id like - my God id be grinning like a dog with two di*ks in your garage ;-)

Liam

 

[fl1012]

Not forgetting....

....Paul.... ;-)

Ooh, i wonder if my FL has a metal tub too then. I dare not guess as yours has an induction motor and mine a brush one!

It's really weird having the rust spot as mine doesn't leak there at all and ive not heard anyone else mention leaking issues from this area either.

I really wish i could take the p*ss and get both lol, but somehow i think im close to being evicted already (lost my job in April & havn't got a new one yet) so i best not push it, annoyingly. Im really undecided on which to get. I dunno whether to forget the Electra and wait for a proper Quartz example, or whether to forget the Ecologic in the hope a few more are still lurking in peoples kitchens. Hmmmmmm!

Any help regarding a choice from anyone would be VERY welcome as im really undecided.

Thanks,
Liam.

 

[hotpoint9534]

Gail's Jetsystem

Hi Liam,
Gail Platt's Jetsystem is early 90s, this is an 80s Jetsystem owned by myself and the one that matches your FL1012.

Tom.

 

[hotpoint9534]

By the way, your FL1012 does have the metal tub, as do any with the old style drum.

 

[fl1012]

Wicked, thanks Tom

Your Jetsystem looks immaculate - not even the tiny patch of rust under the powder draw like several models of this era seem to have!

Ive done some videos of my FL1012 so ive just gotta try & locate my USB cable for my mobile & i'll have them online.

Sadly i think the FL will be going back in the garage over the weekend, sooner than planned. Was running it on a hot wash tonight and when it drained after the wash and the first rinse, the pump made that same noise again, but it continued to do so for around 15 seconds each time, whereas the first time it did it, it was only for around 2-3 seconds. I think the pump must either have something stuck in it or (more likely since ive lost no socks etc) is needing replacement. Ive caught the noise on camera as i was already filming so all will become more apparant when i upload the videos.

Bit sad that the lil fella is feeling ill, i hoped i could leave him plumbed in for a few weeks, but i don't wanna cause any more damage just for the sake of me being able to watch it do the washing.

On a happier note, it might give me a better excuse to buy another machine off Ebay to put in the parents garage, wohooo

Liam

 

[fl1012]

FL1012 Videos.....

are now on YouTube. I know some of you have already subscribed to the videos which is great, but for those of you that wanted to have a look, here is one of the videos - the others should be easily located from here.



This video shows the grinding noise at its most clearest. Any suggestions to the cause of this noise are most welcome as im quite worried about the ole chap.

Cheers,
Liam.

 

[fl1012]

After taking the back off the machine and reaching the conclusion that the noise appears to be from the motor rather than the drum, i've phoned a local engineer & he's coming to look at the machine next Tuesday afternoon. £59 callout, though this also allows as long as it takes to repair, excluding parts obviously. Any thoughts?

He wasn't phased by the age of it at all, he said he would be keen to keep it running aswell, as some of the new machines are 'pretty awful', so fingers crossed.

In the meantime, the Essential is back in situe! Ive done a video of this & will be uploading it to YouTube later, should people wish to see.

Liam.

 

[fl1012]

Advice anyone? Im feeling rather ignored!

 

[hotpoint9534]

Hi Liam,

Yes I have some advice, get it repaired! You might need to run a load through a rinse or something so the engineer can hear the noise. Are you going to get the pump changed as well?

The callout fee is fairly standard these days, with the price of fuel etc.

Tom.

 

[newwave1]

Hi liam!
I'm glad your going to get it looked at and not give up on it!! I'm sure it's something simple.

I'd like to see that essential model video too

Your videos you've uploaded so far are great. Make me want to strike up the WDT1061/A Its been ignored since i got the ZWF12070G1!

Darren

 

[fl1012]

Cheers guys

I definately don't wanna just give up on it, it's so clean & tidy. The powder draw has no limescale or mold whatsoever, the original door seal is unmarked, and it runs so well with the exception of the recent strange noises that it'd just be a waste to let it go to ruin.

Tom - If the engineer finds the cause of the grinding noise & it looks reasonable to repair, then i will ask about the pump aswell. It all depends on how severe the suspected motor noise is really, with motors being expensive for it etc.

Darren - That's reminded me about the Essential video, will get that uploaded now. I definately prefer watching the FL1012 though - the Essential never seems to get going, it's all very lethargic, like its cycle times! kinda wish we'd got the Jetsystem version - more to watch!

So does everyone think £59 is about right for a callout fee for the engineer? I really havn't any idea about how much these things cost as weve not needed an engineer visit for years - all Electrolux Group products in our house ya see ;-)

Cheers,
Liam

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hi Liam.

Just been and watched some of your vids.
The machine looks wonderful - in great condition.

They really were a smart looking series of machines and good that, from the first series of washcraft replacement machines, there is a representative of the core types in safe hands - you have an FL, Tom has a Jetsystem, me and rob have a WD and Saj has the computawash.

Paul

 

[fl1012]

Paul...how are ya?

Thanks for the kind comments, i'm really proud of my little FL - i guess it's now abit more apparant why i've been abit anxious about it feeling ill.

It looks like it was very well cared for in its original home in Berkshire - the couple i bought it from wheeled it out to my Dads van, on a sack truck, wrapped in carpet, with the original manual. They said it was 'rather industrious' trying to move it, as it'd never been out in all the years they'd owned it, which has probably helped prevent scratched & marks to the casing.

Ive also been very careful to pack sheets around the door seal when transporting it from my parents house in Oxfordshire to where i was living in Manchester (and back again), so that the drum didn't move too much during the drive.

Ive not had to do anything much to it, just given it a good wipe over with warm water and kept the filter & powder draw cleaned out at all times, plus cleaned round the door seal to remove any build up, tho there is never anything there, probably owing to decent water useage and selection of longer hotter washes.

Tom kindly let me know the other night that it was made during the 25th week of 1988, so it's just had its 21st Birthday )

Would be great to know when the Jetsystem, WD1012 & Computawash were all made too, they all look so good. When are you giving the WD the run in the kitchen that it deserves? ;-P

Liam

 

[newwave1]

Ooooh thought i'd share this with ya liam! I live on a newish housing estate made in the last 5years and the people on the corner from us leave there door open occasionally and they have the exact same machine as you sat next to the back door! With a modern fridge freezer next to it lol!! And 4 of them live there! And the farmer down the road who also leaves there door open...yes i'm nosey lol have a washcraft zanussi and 2 massive boxes of ariel on top of it

ps liam i would've loved to have gotten the jetsystem model too but funds and all. Shame they don't do several models of the jetsystem like they used 2 instead of just one. I just used to hate how the jet always throws suds from the last rinse onto the next rinse! Aggh! drives me mad when mums AEG does that!!!!

Darren

 

[fl1012]

I love new housing estates, many people hate them but i love the roads that weave and wind around for no reason, and the little block paved areas etc!

Thats impressive that your neighbours FL is still serving all 4 of them, and even more so that the farmers Washcraft is STILL going - mind you, he may not wash that often, that might be the reason for that ones survival, lol

You gonna let them know youre interested when theyre getting rid of them?!

I thought Zanussi had dropped alot of the Jetsystems, had a look in Currys and thought i only saw the one, an 8kg version with a large LCD screen, similar to the Electrolux Insight. That'll also answer why some Essential models have gained an LCD screen that they did without before.

That does seem abit silly that the Jetsystem sprays abit of foam onto the clothes instead of rinsing through some fresh water during the spin/drain phase. They must do a better job than the Essentials tho - Mums Essential finished the other day and was still full of foam. I couldn't believe how much was left. That is my main gripe with Zanussis from the late 90s onwards, they don't use enough water, especially for rinse cycles.

Liam

 

[fl1012]

Wohooo it's fixed )

Just had the engineer visit to look at the machine. From the noise he couldnt tell if it was the belt or the motor, we listenned to it at various stages of the cycle - wash, distribute & spin & then he said he might aswell try a new belt, even though we both agreed the old belt looked fine.

Much to our amazement the old belt looked alot bigger than the new one, to the point he wondered if it was the right replacement belt. Anyway, it went on and we tried the machine, and the noise had all but gone, so it looks like it just wanted a new belt.

Bonus was, he'd originally said itd be £59 for callout, then any parts on top, but he only charged £40 & gave me the belt for nothing, so i was well pleased.

If anyone's in the South Midlands area & wants his details, i'll let you know. Didn't wanna post them on here straight away as i'm not sure if its allowed.

But anyway, me a very happy bunny

Liam

 

[matchboxpaul]

How do Liam.

Yep - its really useful being able to date Zanny's - cheers Tom!

Me and Rob were sorting out the storage unit on saturday and unfortunately the Zanny wont be out and plugged in any time soon.
It really does weigh and absolute ton and is a menace to move about the place. also dont really like moving machines on their sides, even though its an accepted evil.

The WD1012 is sat underneath the Bendix 7448 autodrier - roll on the lottery win!

Great news on your FL repair. Useful to know too for the rest of us, that squeeking noisey could be just for the want of a new tighter belt.
Great that you also got it for a reduced tarif too.

in anticipation of quietr vids! lol.
enjoy your machine.
Paul

 

[paulc]

Great news Liam

The FL1012 is a fantastic machine, I had one for years, was then given to my sister. Unfortunately the spokes on the wheel at the back of the drum cracked, my sister ended up getting a new machine as she had a baby on the way. Hope yours gives you many more years of use.