Zanussi Zwf 1431 S Manual

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Operating Sequence
Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a
cotton cycle at 95°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 main wash
compartment  of the dispenser drawer  and start the
machine.
WASHING 5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95°C
Suppose you have 5 kg of laundry to wash. It is white
cotton and is suitable for high temperature washing.
1. Load the laundry
Open the door.
Place the laundry in the...

12 The relevant light will light up.
7. Select the spin speed or the
Rinse Hold option
Press the “Spin” button repeatedly, in order to select the
desired spin speed or the Rinse Hold option. The
relevant light will light up.
If you select the Rinse Holdoption, the machine will
stop at the end of the programme with the water still in
the tub.
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8. Select the desired options
If your laundry is heavily soiled, it may be advisable to
select the “Prewash”option.
If is...

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12. How to change an option or 
a programme during its cycle
Before you make any change, you must pause the
machine by pressing the “Start/Pause” button.
It is possible to change the temperature or any option
before the programme carries it out.
Changing a running programme is possible only by
cancelling it and selecting a new programme. 
The machine will resume the cyclefrom the beginning
and the washing water in the tub will not emptied out.
If it is necessary to drain the water, proceed as...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Washing programmes
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*This data is given purely as an indication: the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and type
of laundry, the temperature of the water supply and the ambient temperature. The data refers to the highest
temperature provided for each programme.
**Only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
***The “Coloured cotton programme” at 60°C with the option 40° AAselected is the reference programme for
the data entered in the...

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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 manufacturers
instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of
lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to...

19 •  When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump
cover and remove it. Always keep a rag 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...

20 The door will not open
●The water level is above the bottom edge of the door.
●The machine is heating the water.
●The drum is turning.
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.
IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation,...