Zanussi Zwf 1421 W Manual

							11 WASHING 2.5 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 40°C
Suppose you have 2.5 kg of lightly soiled mixed fabrics
to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not
be washed at a high temperature.
1. Load the laundry
Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle
outwards.
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,
shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door.
2. Measure out the detergent
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. 
Measure out the amount of detergent required and pour
it into the main wash compartment  .
If you wish to carry out the prewash phase, pour the
detergent into the compartment marked  .
3. Measure out the fabric
softener
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.





4. Select the required
programme
Turn the programme selector dial to the 40programme
in SYNTHETIC sector. The Start/Pauselight starts to
flash
.The pilot lights corresponding to the various
phases making up the programme come on.
5.  Select the spin speed or
option RINSE HOLD or NO
SPIN
Turn the selector dial to the required position.
6. Select the required option(s)
Select Daily  , Quick Wash  or Prewashor if
required, the corresponding light illuminates.


	




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7. Start the machine
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 corresponding light stops flashing.
The Washingpilot light illuminates.
The machine starts operating.





8.  At the end 
of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the phase
light “End” is on to indicate that the water must be
emptied out before opening the door.
To do this first turn the programme selector dial to “O”
and then to drain programme  or spin programme 
.
Reduce the spin speed if needed, by using the spin
speed selector dial.
Release of the lock is also indicated by the illumination
of the “End” light.
Turn the programme selector dial to “O” 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.
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Washing Hints
Do NOToverload the machine. Weigh the laundry the
first few times you use the appliance. 
The average weights of the most common items are
listed below as a guide:
1000g = 1 kg
Sheet 700-1000 g
Pillow case  100-200 g
Tablecloth 400-500 g
Serviette 50-100 g
Tea towel  70-120 g
Linen hand towel  100-150 g
Towelling hand towel  150-250 g
Towelling bath towel  700-1000 g
Bath robe  1000-1500 g
Man’s shirt  200-300 g
Apron 150-200 g

Load the laundry loosely alternating large items with
small ones.

Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric,
colour-fastness and how dirty it is.

Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they may
unravel.

Before washing, empty all pockets of small objects
which may have been left inside (coins, keys, screws
etc.) as these could damage the drain pump.

When washing curtains, remove the hooks.

Close poppers and zips and fasten loose buttons.

It is essential to wash new coloured items separately
when washing for the first time.

When washing fabrics requiring different wash
temperatures together, always select the lowest
temperature.

White items should not be washed with coloured
items.


Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks etc)
should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case.

Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic
washing machines.

Use the correct quantities of detergent.

For wool, use gentle detergent only in small
quantities.

Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care
and kept out of reach of children.

Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are
difficult to remove and should be treated before
washing with specific products, which can be found
in most household shops. In some cases it may help
to soak the stain before washing with a special pre-
soak product or biological detergent.

Only wool marked “Pure New Wool - washable,
preshrunk” can be washed in the machine using the
wool programme; other types of wool should be
washed in HANDWASH programme.

If you have used the machine to wash, rinse or spin
only non-colour fast garments, there may be dye left
in the sump. To ensure any subsequent wash is not
contaminated with the dye, select and carry out a
rinse and spin programme, without any garments, to
ensure that any dye is removed from the sump.

Once you have finished using the machine, you are
advised to unplug it and turn off the water tap.
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And in which form?
Not only are there different types of detergent, but they
are also available in different forms. Whether you chose
a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is
your own personal choice.
TRADITIONAL POWDERS
Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do
not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum.
TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS
Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of
the detergent drawer marked with the symbol  , start
the machine immediately upon placing the detergent in
the dispenser drawer.
Alternatively the detergent is measured into the
specially designed dosing device* which should be
placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the
machine drum.
COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS
Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are also
known) are available in liquid or powder form, and
generally require a smaller dosage. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the most
economical usage. Pour the detergent directly into the
dispenser drawer, or alternatively measure the detergent
into the specially designed dosing device* which
should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back
of the machine drum.
*  If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer,
please ensure the dosing device/ball is removed
before carrying out a drying programme.
FABRIC CONDITIONERS
These are ideal for improving ‘softness’, and also
reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing
easier. They are available in two types:
For example Lenor liquid fabric 
softener, for use in the washing
machine/washer dryer. The
liquid fabric softener should be
poured into the compartment
marked with the symbol  .
Follow the manufacturer’s dosage
instructions and never exceed the
MAX level.
Bounce conditioning sheets for use 
in a tumble dryer. We recommend
the conditioning sheets are pinned
(using a safety pin) to an article
of laundry and placed in the 
tumble dryer.
Which detergent?....
To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your
appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in
your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended
for use in automatic machines.
To maintain the appearance of your clothes and
household textiles and to make them last longer you
should use different types of detergent for different
washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.
WHITES
We recommend the Ariel product
range which is biological and
designed to provide excellent
cleaning and stain removal even
at low temperatures.
NON BIOLOGICAL
If you prefer to use a non
biological detergent, which does
not contain enzymes we
recommend Fairy. Fairy provides
good cleaning and stain removal.
COLOUREDS
For coloured items you should use a
detergent which is designed to clean
while maintaining the original colour.
Ariel Color does not contain bleach 
and therefore helps to preserve
colours.
DELICATE ITEMS
When washing delicates such as
woollens, you should use a product
which is specially designed to care for
fine fabrics.
Dreft Automatic is suitable for
woollens and other delicates.
LAUNDRY BLEACH
For additional stain removal you may
wish to use a product such as Ace
Gentle Bleach which is used in addition
to your chosen detergent. Ace is
suitable for all washable fabrics
including silks, woollens and coloureds.
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Wash Care Symbols
Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling
code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct
programme on your washing machine.
WASHING SYMBOL
BLEACHING
IRONING
DRY CLEANING
TUMBLE DRYING
WASH ACTIONFABRIC
Hot iron
Warm iron
Cool ironCotton, Linen, Viscose
Polyester mixtures, Wool
Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester
Important Notes
For best results, always use the dispenser drawer for
dispensing detergents and liquid additives.
Once the dispenser has been filled, close it by pushing it
in gently. This is particularly important if you are usingfabric conditioner to avoid the conditioner entering the
machine prematurely.
When using liquid detergent and a prewash programme,
place the detergent into the correct compartment in the
dispenser drawer, after the prewash has finished.







Chlorine bleach may be used
May be tumble dried
with high heat setting
with low heat setting
A cross through any symbol means «DO NOT» May be dry cleaned. Other letters and/or a bar beneath the circle will 
indicate the required process to the dry cleaner.
Normal (Maximum)
Normal (Maximum)
White Cotton or Linen
without Special Finishes
Cotton, Linen or Viscose
without Special Finishes
Colourfast at 60°C.
Reduced (Medium)
Normal (Maximum)
Reduced (Medium)
Much Reduced (Minimum)
Hand wash only
Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose
with Special Finishes,
Cotton/Acrylic Mix.
Cotton, Linen or Viscose 
Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C.
Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool
mixes, Polyester/wool blends.
Wool, wool mixtures, Silks
Do not machine wash
X
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Wash at 60°- 40°
- 30 °C
3 rinses
Short spin
O Synthetics Synthetic or mixed
fabrics, underwear,
coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts,
blouses.
For cancelling the wash
programme which is
running and for
switching the machine
off2.5 kg /Prewash
Spin / Rinse
Hold/ No Spin
Half Load
90
Washing Programmes
Degree of soil
and type of laundryDescription Wash programme/
Washing symbolProgramme
dial positionPossible
optionsMax.
load
Colour care Coloureds
Economy Whites 
Economy Whites 
For heavy soiled cotton
items.
Coloured cotton or
linen fabrics, normally
soiled, shirts, blouses,
underwear.
Lightly soiled non-fast
coulored cotton items
White cotton, for
example normally soiled
work garments, sheets,
household linen,
underwear, towels.
60E(*)
Wash at 60 °C
3 rinses
Long spin
Wash at 40 °C
3 rinses
Long spin
Wash at 30 °C
3 rinses
Long spin
Wash at 95°C
3 rinses
Long spin
/
Prewash
Half Load
Spin / Rinse
Hold/ No Spin
Prewash
Half Load
Spin / Rinse
Hold/ No Spin
Prewash
Half Load
Spin / Rinse
Hold/ No Spin
/
Prewash
Half Load
Spin / Rinse
Hold/ No Spin
5 kg
6 kgProgr.
time
mins.
140
110 145
155
5 kg
5 kg
(*)This programme is the reference programme for the Energy label according to EEC Directive 92/75.
The programme times are intended as a guide only. The actual time will vary depending on incoming water
temperature and pressure.
Programmes for cotton and linen and synthetics
3090
E40
60 - 40
- 30
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Washing Programmes
Degree of soil
and type of laundryDescription Wash programme/
Washing symbolProgramme
dial position
DelicatesPossible
options
HandwashDelicate fabrics, for
example curtains
Specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing the
“Pure new wool, non-
shrink,machine
washable” label. Special programme for
hand washing fabrics
Wash at 30 °C
3 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 40 °C-
(cold)
3 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 30 °C
2 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 40 °C
3 rinses
Short spin
Drain Miniprogram 
For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold option.
Draining of water
Programmes for delicates  , handwash  wool  and Miniprogram 
Max.
loadProgr.
time
mins.
2.5 kg
2 kg
2 kg
-
Prewash
Spin / Rinse
Hold/ No Spin
Half Load
Spin / Rinse
Hold/ No Spin
Half Load
60
50
55
2 kg
30
2
Spin / Rinse
Hold/ No Spin
Half Load
Spin / Rinse
Hold/ No Spin
10/6SpinSeparate spin for 
all fabric Long or short *
spinSpin6 kg30 RinsesSeparate rinse cycle for
hand washed items of
all fabric 
3 rinses
Short spinSpin / Rinse
Hold/ No Spin6 kg
OFor cancelling the wash
programme which is
running and for
switching the machine
off
Special short
programme for lightly
soiled synthetic or
mixed fabrics
40 - 
*If the spin speed selector dial is on positions 1400 or 900 r.p.m. the machine performs a long spin. On positions
700 or 500 r.p.m. the machine performs a short spin.
40 
Wool  
Wool Cold  
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Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you
must DISCONNECTthe appliance from the electricity
supply.
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 manufacturer's
instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of
lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent
mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.
Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to
preserve the door seal.
Maintenance Wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to
get a build up of residues inside the drum. 
We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed
on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:

The drum should be empty of laundry.

Select the hottest cotton wash programme.  

Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a
powder (such as Ariel Futur).
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with mild
washing up liquid 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 downwards
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
compartment should be removed.
Cleaning the drawer recess
Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean
the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is
removed from the upper and lower part of the recess.
Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme
without any clothes in the drum.
Cleaning the pump
The pump should be inspected if
• the machine does not empty and/or spin 
• the machine makes an unusual noise during draining
due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking
the pump. 
Proceed as follows:
• Disconnect the appliance. 
•  If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 
• Open the pump door.
•  Place a container close to the pump to collect any
spillage. 


	


	

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							19 •  When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump
cover and remove it. Always keep a cloth nearby to
dry up spillage of water when removing the cover.
•Remove any objects from the pump impeller by
rotating it.
• Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and
place the latter back in its seat.
•  Screw the pump cover fully in.
• Close the pump door.
Wa r n i n g
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 replacing the cover, ensure it is
securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young
children being able to remove it.
Cleaning the water inlet filter
If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime
deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged.
It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time.
Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose. 




Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush.
Tighten up the inlet hose.
The dangers of freezing
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.
Important!
Every time you drain the water through the emergency
emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the
main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and
then run the drain programme. This will activate the
ECO valve avoiding that part of the detergent remains
unused at next washing.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to
empty 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.

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Something Not Working 
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out
an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the “End” light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working. 
• 4 flashes = door open
• 2 flashes = the water is not drained
• 1 flash = there is no water filling
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pausebutton to restart the programme. If after all checks, the
problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Symptom
The machine does not start
Possible causes

 The door has not been closed.

The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.

There is no supply at the socket

The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.

The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the Start/Pausebutton
has not been depressed.

The delay start has been selected. 
The machine does not fill
Ensure the water tap is open. 

The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. 

The inlet hose may be squashed or kinked. 

The door has not been closed.
The machine fills then empties
immediately
The end of the drain hose is too low.  

The end of the drain hose is submerged in water.

There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.
The machine does not empty and/or
does not spin 
The drain hose may be squashed or kinked.

The option RINSE HOLD or NO SPIN has been selected.

The drain pump  may be blocked.

The drain hose extension, if fitted, is not correct. Follow the
instructions for connecting to the waste.

The drainage system pipes are blocked.

The wash load is unbalanced: redistribute the clothes inside the drum to
allow the machine to spin.
There is water on the floor
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used (creates too
much foam).

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.

The drain hose may be damaged or not securely positioned.

The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after
cleaning the pump or not fully screwed up.

The drainage system pipes are blocked.
Unsatisfactory washing results
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. An
insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey and
causes lime scale to form.

Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing

The correct wash programme has not been selected.

Too much laundry has been placed in the drum.
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