Zanussi Zwf 1238 User Manual

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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 data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  17
Consumption values _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  18
Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  18
Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  20
Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  24
Subject to change without notice
 Safety information
Important!  Read carefully and keep for future reference.
• The safety of your appliance complies with the indus-
try standards and with legal requirements on the safe-
ty of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel
it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.
• It is most important that this instruction book should
be retained with the appliance for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to anoth-
er owner, or should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied
with the appliance in order that the new owner can
get to know the functioning of the appliance and the
relevant warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before installing or us-
ing the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the appliance for any
damage incurred during transport. Never connect up
a damaged appliance . If parts are damaged, contact
your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months
when there are minus temperatures. Store it at room
temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
• During high temperature wash programmes the door
glass may get hot. Do not touch it!
• Make sure that small pets and children do not climb
into the drum. To avoid this, please check into the
drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws,
stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be placed into the ma-
chine.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and
detergent. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-
fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable
belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is pos-
sible for such items to slip down between the tub
and the inner drum.
• Do not use your washing machine to wash articles
with whalebones, material without hems or torn ma-
terial.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply after use, cleaning and maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexper-
ienced people may cause injury or serious malfunc-
tioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always in-
sist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
• When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the
Service Centre.
• All packing and transit bolts must be removed before
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant sec-
tion in the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance, check that it is
not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the work-
top is not pressing the electrical supply cable against
the wall.
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							• 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 install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or com-
petent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must
not be used for purposes other than those for which
it was designed.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the Washing Pro-
gramme Table.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty
and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras
must NOT be machine washed.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile pe-
troleum products should not be machine washed. If
volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be tak-
en to ensure that the fluid is removed from the gar-
ment before placing in the machine.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use the appliance if the power supply cable,
the control panel, the working surface or the base are
damaged so that the inside of the washing machine
is accessible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowl-
edge unless they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance by a per-
son responsible for their safety.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, poly-
styrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suf-
focation! Keep them out of children’s reach
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the
drum. To prevent children and pets becoming trap-
ped inside the drum this machine incorporates a spe-
cial feature.
To activate this device, ro-
tate the button (without
pressing it) inside the
door clockwise until the
groove is horizontal. If
necessary use a coin.To disable this device
and restore the possibili-
ty of closing the door, ro-
tate the button anti-clock-
wise until the groove is
vertical.
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							Product description
1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Rating plate
5Drain pump
6Adjustable feet
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3
4
5
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 liquid detergent pour it just be-
fore starting the programme.
 Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener,
starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on
quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in
the detergent dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or
starching additives must be poured into the compart-
ment before starting the wash programme.
Control panel
On the following page there is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as
the buttons, pilot lights and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages.
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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:
Night Cycle
By selecting this function the machine will not drain the
water of the last rinse and all spinning phases will be
suppressed, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. This wash-
ing cycle is very quiet and it can be selected at night or
in times with a more economical power rate. On some
programmes the rinses will be performed with more wa-
ter. Before opening the door it will be necessary to emp-
ty out the water. To empty out the water, please read the
paragraph «At the end of the programme».
Rinse hold
By selecting this function the water of the last rinse is
not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. Be-
fore opening the door it will be necessary to empty out
the water. To empty out the water, please read the para-
graph «At the end of the programme».
Prewash
By selecting this option the machine performs a pre-
wash cycle before the main wash phase. The washing
time will be prolonged. This option is recommended for
heavily soiled laundry.
Intensive
Select this option for heavily soiled laundry. The wash-
ing cycle intensity will be increased and the washing
time will be prolonged by a few minutes depending on
the type of fabric.
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							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 allows you to start or to interrupt the selec-
ted programme.
Delay Start
The programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min -
90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum
of 20 hours by means of this button.
Indicator pilot light (8)
8.1
8.2
8.3
After having pressed the
button 6 the light 8.1
(Wash) and 8.2 (Door) il-
luminate to indicate that
appliance is working and
the door is locked.
The light 8.2 (Door) indicates if the door can be opened:
• The light is on: the door cannot be opened.
• The light is off: the door can be opened.
• The light is flashing: the door is unlocking and
soon can be opened.
The light 8.3 (End) illuminates at the end of the wash-
ing cycle.
5 Display
5.2
5.3
5.1
The display shows the following information:
5.1:
•Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration is dis-
played in hours and minutes (for example 
 ).
The duration is calculated automatically on the basis
of the maximum recommended load for each type of
fabric. After the programme has started, the time re-
maining is updated every minute.
•Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm co-
des can be displayed, for example 
 (see para-
graph «What to do if...»).
•Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with the set
wash programme is selected, the message Err is dis-
played at the bottom of the display for a few seconds
and the integrated red light of button 6 start flashing.
•End of programme
When the programme has finished three flashing ze-
ros ( 
 ) are displayed, the pilot light 8.3 and
the pilot light of button 6 go out and the door can be
opened.
•Delayed start
The Selected delay set by pressing the relevant but-
ton appears on the display for a few seconds, then
the duration of the selected programme is displayed
again. The delay time value decreases by one unit ev-
ery hour and then, when 1 hour remains, every minute.
5.2:
•Heating phase
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							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 any laundry in the machine,to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum
and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the
main wash compartment and start the machine.
Personalisation
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which
sounds in the following cases:
• at the end of the cycle
• if there is a fault.
By pressing the 2 and 3 buttons simultaneously for
about 6 seconds , the acoustic signal is deactivated (ex-
cept if there is a fault). By pressing these 2 buttons
again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unatten-
ded so you do not need to worry that children might be
injured by or cause damage to the appliance. This func-
tion remains enabled also when the washing machine is
not working.
There are two different ways to set this option:
1. Before pressing button 6 : it will be impossible to
start the machine.
2. After pressing button 6 : it will be impossible to
change any other programme or option.
To enable or disable this option press simultaneously
for about 6 seconds buttons 3 and 4 until on the dis-
play, the icon 
 appears or disappears.
Daily use
Load the laundry
Open the door by careful-
ly pulling the door handle
outwards. Place the laun-
dry in the drum, one item
at a time, shaking them
out as much as possible.
Close the door.
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener
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							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 selector dial to the required pro-
gramme. The green pilot light of the button 6 starts to
flash.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or coun-
terclockwise. Turn to position « Off » to reset pro-
gramme/ switch the machine off.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be
turned to position «Off» , to switch the machine off.
Caution!  If you turn the programme selector dial
to another programme when the machine is
working, the red  pilot light of button 6 will blink 3
times to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will
not perform the new selected programme.
Select the spin speed, the Night Cycle or the
Rinse Hold option by pressing button 2
The washing machine will automatically select the max-
imum spin value provided for the programme you have
chosen. (See Washing programmes for the maximum
allowed spin speed).
Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if
you want your laundry to be spun at a different speed.
The relevant light will light up.
Select the available options by means of buttons 3
and 4
Depending on the programme, different options can be
combined. These must be selected after choosing the de-
sired programme and before starting the programme.
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pi-
lot lights illuminate. When they are pressed again, the
pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option is selected, the
integrated red pilot light of the button 6 flashes 3 times
and the message Err is displayed.
For the compatibility among the washing programmes
and the options see chapter «Washing programmes» .
Select the Delay Start by pressing button 7
Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the
start, press this button to select the desired delay.
The selected delay time value will appear on the display
for a few seconds, then the duration of the programme
will appear again.
You must select this option after you have set the pro-
gramme and before you start the programme.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at any moment,
before you press button 6 .
Selecting the Delay Start:
1. Select the programme and the required options.
2. Select the delay start by pressing button 7 .
3. Press button 6 :
- the machine starts its hourly countdown.
- the programme will start after the selected delay
has expired.
Cancelling the Delay Start after having started the pro-
gramme:
1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing but-
ton 6 .
2.
Press button 7 once until symbol 
  appears on
the display.
3. Press button 6 again to start the programme.
Important! 
• The selected delay can be changed only after select-
ing the washing programme again.
• The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If
you need to open the door, you must first set the wash-
ing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 6 and wait
a few minutes before opening the door. After you
have closed the door, press the same button again.
Important!  The Delay Start cannot be selected with
DRAIN  programme.
Start the programme by pressing button 6
To start the selected programme, press this button; the
corresponding green pilot light stops blinking.
The pilot light Wash ( 8.1 ) and Door ( 8.2 ) illuminate
to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the
door is locked.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will be-
gin the countdown.
Important!  If an incorrect option is selected, the
message 
Err is displayed for a few seconds and the red
pilot light of this button blinks 3 times.
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							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 to interrupt a programme which is
running, the corresponding green pilot light starts blink-
ing.
Press the button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to Off position to cancel a pro-
gramme which is running. Now you can select a new pro-
gramme.
Opening the door
After the programme has started the door is locked. If,
for any reason, you need to open it, set firstly the ma-
chine to PAUSE by pressing the button 6 . After a few
minutes the pilot light 8.2 goes off and the door can be
opened.
If the door remains locked, this means that the machine
is already heating or that the water level is too high. In
any case, do not try to force the door open!
If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you
have to switch the machine off by turning the selector
dial to Off position. 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 pro-
gramme and options again and to press button 6 .
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. The three blinking ze-
ros ( 
 ) appear on the display, the pilot light of
button 6 goes off and after a few minutes the 8.2 pilot
light goes off. The light 8.3 illuminates and some acous-
tic signals sound. The door can be opened.
If a programme or an option that ends with water left in
the tub has been selected, the light 8.2 illuminates and
the door remains locked to indicate that the water must
be emptied out before opening the door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out the water:
1. Turn the programme selector dial to Off .
2. Select the draining or spinning programme.
3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by pressing the
relevant button.
4. Press button 6 .
At the end of the programme, the door can be now
opened. Turn the programme selector dial to Off to
switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check
that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out
another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open
to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.
Stand by : once the programme has finished after a few
minutes the energy saving system will be enabled. The
brightness of the display is reduced. By pressing anybutton the appliance will come out of the energy saving
status.
Helpful hints and tips
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label
and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the
laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, deli-
cates, woollens.
Before loading the laundry
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.
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and
poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or
detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie
them up in a bag or net.
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							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 with the finger-
tips and a cotton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust remov-
ing 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 acetone
1), then with acetic acid; treat any resid-
ual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse
thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spi-
rits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of de-
tergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste
and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances
which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate bal-
ance 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 (60°C max)
and woollens
• liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature
wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric,
or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in the
appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer be-
fore starting the wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme without pre-
wash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system
which allows an optimal use of the concentrated deter-
gent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on
quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in
the detergent dispenser drawer .
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.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quan-
tities to use.
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 suggest you to add a wa-
ter softener following always the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. When the degree of hardness is soft, readjust the
quantity of the detergent.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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