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 speed 1200 rpm for model ZWF 12380W
(1400 for model ZWF 14380W )
Max. load 7 kg
White and fast coloured cotton. This programme can be selec-
ted for 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.SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE 2)
Cottons
60° - 40°
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
Coloured cotton (normally and lightly soiled items).SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
INTENSIVE
SUPER QUICK 
1)
EXTRA RINSE
 2)
Cottons Eco
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm for model ZWF 12380W
(1400 for model ZWF 14380W )
Max. load 7 kg
Coloured cotton. This programme can be selected for slightly
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the
washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good
washing efficiency by saving energy.SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE 2)
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							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 fabrics
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and
spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Fur-
thermore the machine will perform additional rinses.SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE 2)
Delicates
40° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load kg 3,5 - Reduced load kg 2
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
SUPER QUICK 
1)
EXTRA RINSE
 2)
Rinse
Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm for model ZWF 12380W
(1400 for model ZWF 14380W )
Max. load 7 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand. The machine per-
forms 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin.
Important!
The spin speed will automatically assume the setting for cot-
ton items. if required, reduce the spin speed.SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
Drain
Draining of water
Max. load 7 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes
with the option Rinse Hold or Night Cycle selected.  
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							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 spun.SPIN 
Wool
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool. Note  : A
single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the appliance
doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add more items, redis-
tribute the load manually and then select the spinning pro-
gramme.SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
Hand Wash
30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for delicate fabrics with «hand washing»
care symbol.SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
Mini
30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Ideal for laundry which is lightly soiled or which only needs
freshening up. 
Silk
30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed syn-
thetic items.NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
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							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 wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load: 2,5 kg
This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport
items. The appliance will add automatically a prewash phase
before the main wash to eliminate mud stains.
Important! We recommend that you DONT put the detergent
into the prewash compartment of the detergent drawer to
rinse the laundry before the main wash with water only.SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch
the machine off .  
1) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 3 , we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. Full
loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
What to do if ...
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance
or oversights, which can be solved easily without call-
ing out an engineer. Before contacting your local Serv-
ice Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the red pi-
lot light of button 6 blinks, one of the following alarm
codes appears on the display and some acoustic sig-
nals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the ma-
chine is not working:• : problem with the water supply.
•
 : problem with the water draining.
•
 : door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button
6 to restart the programme. If after all checks, the prob-
lem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
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							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 been selected.
• If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start.
The Child Safety Lock has been activated.
• Deactivate the Child Safety Lock.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. 
• Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. 
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter are blocked. 
• Clean the water inlet filters. (See Cleaning the water inlet filters for
more details).
The door is not properly closed. 
• Close the door firmly.
The machine does not empty and/
or does not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. 
• Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged. 
• Clean the drain filter.
An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a that
eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected.
• Select the draining or spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
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							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 not been replaced or the filter
has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action.
• Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose or screw the filter fully in.
Unsatisfactory washing results:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Reduce the laundry load.
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
• Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
• Wait until the pilot light 8.2  goes off.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water.
The machine vibrates is noisy:
The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.
• Check the correct installation of the appliance.
The support feet have not been adjusted
• Check the correct levelling of the appliance.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
• Load more laundry.
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							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 select the spin programme.
• Redistribute the laundry.
The load is too small.
• Add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select the spin-
ning programme.
The machine makes an unusual
noise:
The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise
compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer
start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning,
as well as increased stability of the machine.
No water is visible in the drum:Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using
very little water without affecting performance.
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, con-
tact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note
of the model, serial number and purchase date of your
machine: the Service Centre will require this information.
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Prod. No. ... ... ...
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Technical data
DimensionsWidth
Height
Depth
Depth (Overall dimensions)60 cm
85 cm
60 cm
63 cm
Electrical connection
Voltage - Overall power - FuseInformation on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate, on the
inner edge of the appliance door.
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa
Maximum LoadCotton7 kg
Spin SpeedMaximum1200 rpm (ZWF 12380W)
1400 rpm (ZWF 14380W)
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							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 consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on
the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature.
Care and cleaning
Warning!  You must DISCONNECT the appliance
from the electricity supply, before you can carry
out any cleaning or maintenance work.
Descaling
The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good
idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the
machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing,
and according to the softening powder manufacturers
instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of
lime deposits.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap
and water only, and then dry thoroughly.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer
should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the drawer by
pressing the catch down-
wards and by pulling it
out. Flush it out under a
tap, to remove any traces
of accumulated powder.To aid cleaning, the top
part of the additive com-
partment should be re-
moved.
Cleaning the drawer recess
Having removed the draw-
er, use a small brush to
clean the recess, ensur-
ing that all washing pow-
der residue is removed
from the upper and lower
part of the recess.
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							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 mains plug from
the socket.
Proceed as follows:
• Unplug the appliance.
• If it is necessary, wait until the water has cooled down.
Open the pump door.
Place a container close to
the pump to collect any
spillage.
Pull out the emergency
emptying hose, place it in
the container and remove
its cap.
When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump
cover by turning it anti-clockwise and remove the fil-
ter. Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a rag nearby
to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover.
Clean the filter under a tap, to remove any traces of fluff.
Remove foreign bodies
and fluff from the filter
seat and from the pump
impeller.
Check carefully whether the pump impeller rotates (it
rotates jerkily). If it doesn’t rotate, please contact your
Service Centre.
Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose
and place the latter back in its seat.
Replace the filter into the
pump by inserting it cor-
rectly into the special
guides. Screw the pump
cover firmly by turning it
clockwise.
Close the pump door.
Caution!  When the appliance is in use and
depending on the programme selected there can
be hot water in the pump.
Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle,
always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle,
and is empty. When refitting the pump cover, ensure it
is securely re-tightened so as to stop leaks and young
children being able to remove it.
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							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.
• Unscrew the hose from the machine. Keep a rag
nearby because some water may flow.
• Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or
with the piece of cloth.
35°
45°
• Screw the hose back to the machine and make
sure the connection is tight.
• Turn on the water tap.
Frost precaution
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C,
certain precautions should be taken.
• Turn off the water tap.
• Unscrew the inlet hose.
• Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and
that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor
and let water drain out.
• Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition
the emergency emptying hose after having put the
cap on again.
• When you intend to start the machine up again, make
sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to emp-
ty out the machine:
• pull out the plug from the power socket;
• close the water tap;
• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
• open the pump door;
• place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the
emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its
cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl.
When the bowl is full, put the cap back on the hose.
Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water
stops flowing out;
• clean the pump if necessary as previously described;
• replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after
having plugged it;
• screw the pump cover again and close the door.
Installation
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed before us-
ing the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they
can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported
again.
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