Zanussi Zwf 1238 User Manual

ENUser manual
Washing Machine
ZWF 12380W
ZWF 14380W
 

Contents
Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  2
Product description _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  7
Personalisation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  7
Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  7
Helpful hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  9Washing programmes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  11
What to do if ... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  14
Technical...

• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely
under the appliance.
• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from
hoses and their connections after the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location subject to
frost, please read the “dangers of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or com-
petent person.
• Any electrical work required to...

Product description
1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Rating plate
5Drain pump
6Adjustable feet
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6
Detergent dispenser drawer
 Compartment for detergent used for prewash and
soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain
action phase (if available). The prewash and soak deter-
gent is added at the beginning of the wash programme.
The stain remover is added during the stain action phase.
 Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used
for main wash. If using...

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1Programme selector dial
2SPIN reduction button
3OPTIONS button
4EXTRA RINSE button
5Display
6START/PAUSE button
7DELAY START button
8Indicator pilot lights
Table of symbols
Night Cycle
Rinse Hold
Child Safety Lock
Programme selector dial, spin speed button and available options
Programme Selector Dial
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off and/or to se-
lect a programme.
Spin Reduction
By pressing this button you can change the spin speed
of the selected programme.
Available options:...

Super Quick
A very short cycle for lightly soiled items or for laundry
which needs only freshening up. We recommend that
you reduce the amount of fabric you load.
Extra Rinse
This appliance is designed to save energy. If it necessa-
ry to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water
(extra rinse), select this option. Some additional rinses
will be performed. This option is recommended for peo-
ple who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where
the water is very soft.
Start Pause
This button...

During the washing cycle the display shows a temper-
ature icon to indicate that the appliance has started
the heating phase of the water in the tub.5.3:
•Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unat-
tended during its functioning.
First use
• Ensure that the electrical and water connec-
tions comply with the installation instructions.
• Remove the polystyrene block and any material from
the drum.
• Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle at the high-
est temperature without...

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure
out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the
main wash compartment 
 or in the appropriate com-
partment if the selected programme/option it requires
(see more details in Detergent dispenser drawer).
If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment
marked 
 (the amount used must not exceed the
«MAX» mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently.
Select the required programme by turning the
programme selector dial (1)
Turn the programme...

Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change some options before the pro-
gramme carries them out.
Before you make any change, you must PAUSE the ap-
pliance by pressing the button 6 .
Changing a running programme is possible only by re-
setting it. Turn the programme selector dial to Off and
then to the new programme position. Start the new pro-
gramme by pressing the button 6  again. The washing
water in the tub will be not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 6...

Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and
detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to
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 sev-
eral times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the gar-
ment on a soft surface and dab the stain...