Zanussi Essential 6 Kg Manual

							Before Loading The Laundry
Important! Make sure that
no metal objects are left in
the laundry (e.g. hair clips,
safety pins, pins). Button
up pillowcases, close zip
fasteners, hooks and pop-
pers. Tie any belts or long
tapes. Remove any hooks
(e.g curtains).
• Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may
lose their «whiteness» in the wash.
• New coloured items may run in the first wash; they
should therefore be washed separately the first time.
• Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or
detergent paste.
• Treat curtains with special care.
• Wash the socks and the gloves inside the bag or a net.
Remove stubborn stains before washing:
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains,
soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub
in the soap and water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay
the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several
times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the gar-
ment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips
and a cotton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing
product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are
not recent since the cellulose structure will already have
been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast
coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast
coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone
1), lay the
garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains
with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks with
bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with
acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks
with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first
with acetone1), then with acetic acid; treat any residual
marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thor-
oughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits
or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle
outwards
Load the laundry
Place the laundry in the
drum, one item at a time,
shaking them out as much
as possible.
Maximum Loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the «Wash-
ing Programmes».
General rules:
•Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;
•Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
•Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one
third full.
Close the door gently
Warning! Make sure
that any fabrics were
not trapped when closing
the door.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of deter-
gent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and
protect the environment.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
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							Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances
which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance
of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric
(delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing
temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents may
be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric,
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics (40°C max) and
woollens,
• liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash
programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or spe-
cial for woollens only.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type
of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the
water used.
For the quantity of detergent, refer always to what is writ-
ten on the product packing.
Use less detergent if:
• you are washing a small load,
• the laundry is lightly soiled,
• large amounts of foam form during washing.
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of
hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your
area can be obtained from the relevant water supply com-
pany, or from your local authority.
If the water hardness degree is medium or high we sug-
gest you to add a water softener following always the
manufacturer’s instructions.
When the degree of hardness is soft, readjust the quantity
of the detergent.
Open the detergent dispenser drawer
 Compartment for
powder or liquid detergent
used for main wash. 
Compartment for liquid
additives (fabric softener,
starch).
Warning! If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour
the detergent among washing items into the drum.
Warning! Depending on the type detergent you use
(powder of liquid), ensure that the flap, placed in the
main wash compartment, is in the desired position.
Flap for powder or liquid detergent
UP- Flap position if using
POWDER detergentDOWN - Flap position if
using LIQUID detergent
during main wash
PUSHREMOVE
TO 
CLEANPUSHREMOVE
TO 
CLEAN
If the flap is not in the desired position:
• Remove the drawer. Push the drawer edge outwards
where indicated by the arrow (PUSH) to facilitate
drawer removal.
The flap is down and you wish to use powder detergent:
• Rotate the flap up-
wards. Ensure to fit the
flap completely in.
• Carefully put the drawer
back.
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							• Measure out the deter-
gent.
• Pour the powder deter-
gent into the main wash
compartment 
 .
The flap is up and you wish to use liquid detergent:
• Rotate the flap down-
wards.
• Carefully put the drawer
back.
• Measure out the detergent.
For the quantity of detergent, refer always to what
is written on the product packing and ensure that
the detergent can be poured in the drawer.
•
Pour the liquid detergent in the compartment 
without exceeding the limit indicated in the flap. The
detergent must be placed in the appropriate com-
partments of the dispenser drawer before starting the
wash programme.
Warning! Do not use the flap in DOWN position
with:
• Gelatinous detergent or thick detergent.
• Powder detergent.
• With programmes with prewash.
• Do not use liquid detergent if the washing programme
doesnt start immediately.
In all above listed cases, use the flap in UP posi-
tion .
Measure out the fabric softener
Pour fabric softener or any
additives into the compart-
ment marked 
 (do not
exceed the «MAX» mark
in the drawer). Any addi-
tives must be placed in the
appropriate compartments
of the dispenser drawer
just before starting the
wash programme.
Close the detergent dispenser drawer
Set your washing programme
The control panel permits to select a washing programmes and different options.
When an option button is selected, the corresponding pilot light is on. Otherwise it is off.
For compatibility among washing programmes and options, see the Washing Programme Chart. If an incorrect
option is selected, the integrated red pilot light of the button 6 flashes 3 times.
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1Programme selector dial
Specials CottonsCottons
+Prewash
Economy
Synthetics
Mixed Fabric
Delicates
Wool
Handwash Rinse Drain Spin Easy Iron5 ShirtsMini 30Jeans
Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The selector
dial can be turned either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The green pilot
light of the button 6 starts flashing: the appliance is now switched on.
If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when
the appliance is working, the red pilot light of the button 6 will flash 3
times to indicate a wrong selection. The appliance will not perform the new
selected programme.
• To switch the appliance off, turn the programme selector dial to the posi-
tion 
 .
• To cancel or change a running programme, switch the appliance off by
turning the programme selector dial to the position 
 . Select the new
programme by turning the selector to the desired programme. Start the
new programme by pressing the button 6 again. The water in the tub will
be not emptied out.
2Temperature buttonPush the temperature button to select the most suitable temperature for
washing your laundry .
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							3Automatic Spin reduction and
Rinse Hold
Spin
By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes automatically the maxi-
mum spin speed provided for that programme.
By selecting Automatic Spin reduction ( 
 ) the spin speed is reduced to a
half, but not less than 400 rpm. The relevant light illuminates.
 Rinse Hold
By selecting this function the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to
prevent the fabrics from creasing. Before opening the door it will be neces-
sary to empty out the water.
To empty out the water, please read the paragraph «At the end of the pro-
gramme».
4Super Quick
Super
Quick
By pressing this button the corresponding pilot light illuminates.
Short cycle for lightly soiled items or for laundry which needs only freshen-
ing up.
With this option, a reduced load of laundry is recommended:
• Cottons 3 kg
• Synthetics and delicates 1,5 kg
3
+
4
Extra Rinse
SpinSuper
Quick
This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with very
delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry
using an extra quantity of water.
Press simultaneously the buttons 3 and 4 for some seconds: the pilot light
7.2 comes on. This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the
same buttons again until the pilot light 7.2 goes off.
5Delay Start
3h
6h
9hDelay Start
The start of the programme can be delayed by 9, 6 or 3 hours by means of
this button. The relevant light illuminates.
You must select this option after you have set the programme and before
you start the programme.
Select a delayed start:
• select the programme and the required options;
• select the delay start by pressing the button 5;
• press the button 6:
– the appliance starts its hourly countdown.
– The programme will start after the selected delay has expired.
  Cancelling the delayed start after having started the programme:
• set the appliance to PAUSE by pressing the button 6;
• press the button 5 once, the light relevant to the selected delay goes off;
• press the button 6 again to start the programme.
The DELAY START cannot be selected with the drain programme.
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							  Important! The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the wash-
ing programme again. The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If
you need to open the door, you must set the appliance to PAUSE (by press-
ing the button 6) and then wait a few minutes. After you have closed the
door, press the button 6 again.
6Start/Pause
Start /Pause
Start the programme by pressing the button 6
• To start the selected programme, press the button 6, the corresponding
green pilot light stops flashing. The pilot light 7.1 illuminates to indicate
that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked. If you have
chosen a delayed start, the appliance will begin the countdown.
• To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 6: the cor-
responding green pilot light starts flashing. It is possible to change some
options of a running programme before the programme carries them out.
• To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted,
press the button 6.
    • After the programme has started the door is locked. If, for any reason,
you need to open the door, set firstly the appliance to PAUSE by pressing
the button 6. After a few minutes it will be possible to open the door.
If the door remains locked, this means that the appliance is already heat-
ing or that the water level is too high. In any case, do not try to force the
door!
If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch
the appliance off by turning the selector dial to 
 . After a few minutes
the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and tempera-
ture!). After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme and
options again and to press the button 6.
,
.
7.1
7.2
7.3
Indicator pilot lights• When you start the programme by pressing the button 6, the washing
phase pilot light (7.1) illuminates. This means that the appliance is oper-
ating.
• The additional rinses pilot light (7.2) illuminates when the appliance per-
forms an extra rinse.
• When the programme has finished the end cycle pilot light (7.3) comes
on.
At the end of the programme
The appliance stops automatically. The pilot light of the
button 6 and the pilot light corresponding to the just fin-
ished washing phase go off. The light 7.3 illuminates.
If a programme or an option that ends with water left in the
tub has been selected and the door remains locked to in-
dicate that the water must be emptied out before opening
the door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out the water:
•
Turn the programme selector dial to 
 .
• Select the draining or spinning programme.
• Reduce the spin speed if needed, by pressing the rele-
vant button.
• Press the button 6.
At the end of the programme, the door can be now
opened. Turn the programme selector dial to 
 to switch
the appliance off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check
that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out
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							another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to
prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.
Warning! If there are children or pets in the house,
activate the child safety device in the inner side of
the door frame (for more details read  Child safety in the
chapter Safety Information).
Stand by: during programme setting up and once
the programme has finished, if the programme se-
lector dial and any button are not touched, after a few mi-
nutes the energy saving system is enabled. The pilot
lights go off. The green pilot light of the button 6 flashes
with a low frequency. By pressing any button the appli-
ance will come out of the energy saving status.Door seal
At the end of every cycle,
check from the door seal
and remove objects that
could be trapped in the
fold.
Washing programmes
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle De-
scription - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type
of Laundry
OptionsDetergent Com-
partment
COTTONS
90°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
White, coloured cotton and linen. Normally soiled items.AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
RINSE HOLD
SUPER QUICK
1)
EXTRA RINSE
DELAY START
COTTONS + PREWASH 2)
90°- Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
White, coloured cotton and linen. Heavy soiled items.
AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
RINSE HOLD
SUPER QUICK 
1)
EXTRA RINSE
DELAY START
COTTONS ECONOMY
60° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
White and coloured cotton. This programme can be selected for
slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will de-
crease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain
a good washing efficiency by saving energy.
AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
DELAY START
SYNTHETICS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1,5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-
shrink shirts, blouses . Normally soiled items.AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
RINSE HOLD
SUPER QUICK 
1)
EXTRA RINSE
DELAY START
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle De-
scription - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type
of Laundry
OptionsDetergent Com-
partment
MIXED FABRICS
Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Max. load 3 kg
Highly energy efficient cold wash programme for lightly soiled
laundry. This programme requires a detergent which is active in
cold water.
AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
DELAY START
DELICATES
40°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load kg 3 - Reduced load 1,5 kg
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester . Normally soiled
items.AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
RINSE HOLD
SUPER QUICK 
1)
EXTRA RINSE
DELAY START
WOOL / HANDWASH
40°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Machine washable wool, hand washable woollens and delicate fab-
rics with «hand washing» care symbol. Note: A single or bulky item
may cause imbalance. If the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin
phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually and then se-
lect the spinning programme.
AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
RINSE HOLD
DELAY START
RINSE
Rinse - Short spin speed at 700 rpm.
Max. load 6 kg
To rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by
hand. Select the EXTRA RINSE option to intensify the rinsing ac-
tion. The appliance adds additional rinses.AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
DELAY START,
DRAIN
Draining of water
For emptying out the water left in the drum in the programmes with
Rinse Hold option.  
SPIN
Drain and long spin at maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes
with the Rinse Hold option selected. If the Automatic Spin reduction
is selected, by pressing the relevant button, the appliance performs
a short spin.
AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
DELAY START
 
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle De-
scription - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type
of Laundry
OptionsDetergent Com-
partment
EASY IRON
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
In order to obtain the best anti-creasing result, reduce the load of
synthetics items. (Recommended load 1 Kg)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics. Gentle wash and spin to avoid any
creasing. The appliance performs additional rinses.
AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
DELAY START
5 SHIRTS
30°
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Synthetics and mixed fabrics. Suitable for 5 - 6 shirts lightly soiled.AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
DELAY START
MINI 30
30°
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Synthetics and delicates. Lightly soiled items or which only needs
freshening up.
AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
DELAY START
JEANS
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Max. load 3 kg
Trousers, shirts or jackets in denim and jersey realized with hi-tech
materials. The Extra Rinse option is activated automatically.
AUTOMATIC SPIN RE-
DUCTION
RINSE HOLD
DELAY START
1) If you select the SUPER QUICK option by pressing button 5, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. Full
loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
2) In case of prewash phase, put the detergent directly into the drum.
Consumption values
ProgrammeEnergy consumption
(KWh)1)Water consumption
(litre)1)Programme duration
(Minutes)1) 
White Cottons 90 °C2.178175
Cottons 60 °C1.272170
Cottons 40 °C0.7572145
Synthetics 40 °C0.65795
Delicates 40 °C0.66575
Wool/ Handwash 30 °C0.34855
1) The consumption information shown in this chart is indicative. It can vary depending on the quantity and the type of laundry, on the
temperature of the water supply and on the ambient temperature.
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							Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption
values
The cotton 60 °C economy and cotton 40 °C economy are
the standard cotton programmes for normally soiled cot-
ton laundry. They are suitable to clean normally soiled
cotton laundry and they are the most efficient programmesin terms of combined energy and water consumption for
washing that type of cotton laundry.
They agree with EN60456.
The actual water temperature may differ from the de-
clared cycle temperature.
Care and cleaning
Warning! Switch the appliance off and remove the
mains plug from the socket before any cleaning
action.
Maintenance Wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to
get a build up of residues inside the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on
a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash programme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder
with biological properties.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer
should be cleaned regularly.
• Remove the drawer.
• To aid cleaning, the top
part of the additive
compartment should be
removed.
• Use a stiff brush to clean and remove all washing
powder residue.
• Clean all the removed parts of the dispenser drawer
under a tap to remove any traces of accumulated
powder.
• Use the previous brush
to clean the recess, en-
suring that upper and
lower part of it is well
cleaned.
After having cleaned the dispenser and the drawer re-
cess, replace it.
Cleaning the drain filter
The filter permits to hold fluff or foreign bodies left un-
awares in the laundry.
The pump must be cleaned regularly.
To clean the filter, proceed as follows:
•
turn programme selector dial to position 
 ;
• unplug the appliance;
• open the door;
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