Zanussi Zwf 1238 User Manual

Washing programmes
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle
Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics
Load - Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent drawer
Cottons
90°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm for model ZWF 12380W
(1400 for model ZWF 14380W )
Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3,5 kg
White and fast coloured cotton (heavily or normally soiled
items).SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
INTENSIVE
SUPER QUICK 
1)
EXTRA RINSE
 2)
Cottons Eco
60°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin...

Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle
Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics
Load - Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent drawer
Synthetics
50° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 3,5 kg - Reduced load 2 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts, blouses.SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
SUPER QUICK 
1)
EXTRA RINSE
 2)
Easy Iron
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Synthetic or mixed...

Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle
Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics
Load - Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent drawer
Spin
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm for model ZWF 12380W
(1400 for model ZWF 14380W )
Max. load 7 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after pro-
grammes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option selected.
You can reduce the spin speed to the required level by press-
ing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be...

Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle
Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics
Load - Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent drawer
Sport Shoes
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load: 1 pair of shoes
With this programme it is possible to wash one pair of sport
shoes (or 2 pairs if they are small). The shoes would be gen-
tly washed and spun
Dont wash your sport shoes together with laundry.SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE 2)
Sport
40°
Prewash - Main...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not start:
The door has not been closed. 
• Close the door firmly.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.
• Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 6 has not been
pressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the button 6 again.
The delay start has...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has
been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is
not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if
it is damp.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain or inlet hose is damaged.
• Replace it with a new one.
The cap on the emergency emptying hose has...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
Spinning starts late or the machine
does not spin:
The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is
not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse
rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance
disappears and normal spinning can resume. If, after 10 minutes, the laun-
dry is still not evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will not spin. In
this case, redistribute the load manually and...

Consumption values
ProgrammeEnergy consumption
(KWh)Water consumption (litres)Programme duration
(Hours.Minutes)
White Cottons 90°2,265
For the duration of the pro-
grammes, please refer to
the display on the control
panel.
Cottons 60°1.462
Cotton ECO 60° 1)1,1952
Cottons 40°1,257
Synthetics 40°0.544
Delicates 40°0.5558
Wool/ Handwash 30°0.2552
1) « Cotton Eco » at 60°C with a load of 7 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance
with EEC 92/75 standards.
The...

Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme with-
out any clothes in the drum.
Cleaning the pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and particular-
ly if:
• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;
• the appliance makes an unusual noise during drain-
ing due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc.
blocking the pump;
• a problem with water draining is detected (see chap-
ter “What to do if...” for more details).
Warning!  Before opening the pump door, switch
the appliance off and remove the...

Cleaning the water inlet filters
Important!  If the appliance doesnt fill, takes long to fill
with water, the starting button blinks yellow or the
display (if available) shows the relevant alarm (see
chapter What to do if... for more details), check if the
water inlet filters are blocked .
To clean the water inlet filters:
• Turn off the water tap.
• Unscrew the hose
from the tap.
• Clean the filter in the
hose with a stiff brush.
• Screw the hose back onto the tap. Make sure the
connection is tight.
•...