Zanussi Zwf 1421 W Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
WASHING MACHINE
ZWF1421W
35.293.010/1GB
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Installation

This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.

It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.

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 section
in instructions.

Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
competent person.

Any electrical work required to install...

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Contents
For the User
Important Safety Information2
Your New Washing Machine4
Description of the Appliance5
Detergent dispenser drawer 5
The Control Panel6-7
Programme information  8
Operating Sequence9-12
Washing 5 kg of white cotton at 90°C 9
Load the laundry 9
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 9
Select the required programme 9
Select the spin speed or 
option “RINSE HOLD” or “NO SPIN” 9
Select the required option 10
Select the delay start  10
Start the machine 10
Altering a programme...

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Your New Washing Machine
Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

The programme selector dialcombines the
function of programme and temperature selection,
making it easier to set the programme.

The programme progress displayshows the delay
start, the functioning of the machine and the end of
the programme .

The special wool programmewith its new delicate
wash system treats your woollens with extreme...

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Description of the Appliance
1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Programme guide
3 Control panel
4 Door opening handle
5 Drain pump
6 Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Prewash
Main wash
Fabric softener


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1 Detergent dispenser drawer
Programme Option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions can
be combined. These must be selected after choosing the
desired programme and before depressing the
Start/Pausebutton.
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot
lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot
lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the corresponding
pilot light flashes for about 2 seconds.
2 “Options” button
By depressing this button you can select...

7 • set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the
Start/Pausebutton;
• press the Delay Startbutton once, the light relevant to
the selected delay goes off .
• press the Start/Pausebutton again to start the
programme.
Important!

The selected delay can be changed only after
selecting 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
washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the
Start/Pausebutton. Wait 2 or 3 minutes before...

Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with RINSE HOLDoption. Before
selecting this programme the selector dial must be
turned to “O”. You can choose the speed by means of
the relevant selector dial to adapt it to the fabrics to be
spun.
This is a complete programme to be used for lightly
soiled laundry or for laundry which needs freshening up.
Max load: 2. kg.
Washing temperature: 30°C
Number of rinses: 2 .
Programme duration: 30 minutes.
Short spin at 700 r.p.m max.
Particularly...

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Operating Sequence
Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2
litres of water into the main wash compartment  of
the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve.
Then run a cotton cycle at 90°C, 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 dispenser
drawer and start the machine.
WASHING 5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 90°C
Suppose you have 5 kg of heavy soiled laundry to wash.
It is white cotton and is...

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6. Select the Delay Start
Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay
the start, press the Delay Startbutton repeatedly, to
select the desired delay. The relevant light illuminates.
7. Start the programme
Before starting up the machine check that:

the appliance is plugged in

the water supply tap is turned on

the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned

the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are 
closed.
To start the selected programme, press the Start/Pause
button; the...