Zanussi Zwf 1631 W 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 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, pour detergent into
the appropriate compartment marked  .
3. Measure out the fabric
softener
If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment
marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark.
	
	
Close the drawer gently.
4. Switch the machine on
Press the “On/Off” button to switch the machine on.
The display will show three flashing dashes or a flashing
zero. The light above the button will light up.
5. Select the desired programme/
fabric
Press the FABRICS button repeatedly, in order to select
the desired programme/fabric (Cottons in this case). The
relevant light will light up.
The lights relevant to the phases that form the
programme will light up.
The display will show the duration of the selected
programme, calculated on the basis of the maximum
load for each type of fabric. The “Start/Pause” button
light will start flashing.
If the load of laundry to be washed is small, at the
beginning of the cycle the display will still indicate the
duration relevant to the maximum load. The duration
value will be gradually adjusted during the cycle.
6. Select the temperature
Press the “Temp.” button if you wish to select a
temperature value different from the one proposed by
the washing machine (select 95°C). 










	

 	







 
						

							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.
ZWF 1231 W ZWF 1431 W-ZWF 1431 S
ZWF 1631 W
8. Select the desired options
If your laundry is heavily soiled, it may be advisable to
select the “Prewash”option.
If is heavily soiled and you wish to prolong the washing
time, select the “Intensive” option.
If your laundry is only slightly soiled, select the “Extra
Quick”option.






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The relevant light illuminates.
9. Select the Super Rinse or
40
°AA option
If you wish the laundry to undergo an extra rinse, select
the “Super Rinse” option.
If your laundry is lightly or normally soiled and it is
necessary to prolong the washing time, select the “40°
AA”option. The relevant light illuminates. 
10. Select the “Delay”
Before you start the programme, if you wish the start
to be delayed, press the  “Delay” button repeatedly, or
keep it pressed, to select the desired delay. The selected
delay time value (up to 23 hours) will appear on the
display for 3 seconds, then the duration of the
programme will appear again.
11. Start the programme
Press the “Start/Pause” button. The relevant light will
stop flashing and only the light relevant to the phase that
is in progress will remain lit. If you have chosen a
delayed start, the washing machine will begin the
countdown. The display will show the duration of the
programme or the selected delay.

	




	




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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 follows:
•  PAUSE the machine by pressing the “Start/Pause”
button;
•  press the “Skip/Reset” button repeatedly, until only
the “Drain” light remains lit;
•  press the “Start/Pause” button again.
When the water has been drained, the display shows a
blinking zero. You may now select a new programme
and press the “Start/Pause” button to start it.
13. How to cancel a programme
during its cycle
To cancel a programme that is being carried out, first
pause the washing machine by pressing the
“Start/Pause” button, then press the “Skip/Reset”
button repeatedly, until the display shows three flashing
dashes.
14. How to open the door during
the cycle of a programme
You can open the door, after having set the washing
machine to Pause, provided the following conditions
exist:
• the washing machine is not in the heating phase
beyond 55°C;
• the level of the water is not high;
• the drum is not turning.
If these requirements are met, when you pause the
washing machine, the door can be opened.
Should it not be possible to open the door, and should it
be absolutely necessary to do so, switch the machine off
by pressing the “On/Off” button.
After approximately 3 minutes, you can open the door.
Pay attention to the level and temperature of the
water in the washing machine!
When you close the door and press the “On/Off” button again, the washing machine will resume the programme
from the point where it had been interrupted.
15. End of programme
At the end of the programme, the washing machine
stops automatically, gives an audible signal, the
“Start/Pause” button light goes off, and the display
shows a blinking zero.
If you had selected the “Rinse Hold”option, the door is
locked, the Start/Pause button light goes off, the pilot
light of Rinse Hold remains lit to indicate that the water
must be drained. The display shows a flashing zero.
To complete the cycle, press “Skip Reset” button once,
all the leds are off, the display will show three flashing
dashes, then choose one of the following options:
• Drain only: select any washing programme by means
of the FABRICbutton (3) and press repeatedly the
“Skip Reset” button until the only led “Drain” on the
programme progress display illuminates. Depress
“Start/Pause” button
• Drain and Spin: press FABRICbutton in order to
select the desired programme and press the “Skip
Reset” button until the only led “Spin” on the
programme progress display illuminates. 
You can change the spin speed by means of “Spin”
button if needed, then depress “Start/Pause” button.
When the programme has been completed, a blinking
zero appears on the display and the audible signal is
given.
Press the Skip Reset button repeatedly to erase the
programme that has just been carried out. If you
omit to do this, the next time you switch the washing
machine on, the flashing zero will appear on the
display and you will hear the audible signal.
Note: when you switch the machine on, if you must
erase the previously performed programme, it is also
sufficient to press the FABRIC button and select a new
programme.
Press the “On/Off” button to switch the machine off.
The relevant light will go out.
Remove the laundry from the washing machine.
Check whether the drum is completely empty, by
rotating it with your hand. The purpose of this is to
prevent any items of laundry from remaining
accidentally in the drum, where they might get damaged
in a subsequent wash (e.g. by shrinking) or bleed colour
into another load of laundry. We advise you to close the
water supply tap and disconnect the plug from the
socket. Leave the door ajar in order to air the washing
machine. 
						

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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 wool programme;
other types of wool should be washed in Hand Wash
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.
COLOURS
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 colours. 
						

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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
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Washing programmes
ZWF 1231 W - ZWF 1431 W - ZWF 1431 S - ZWF 1631 W 
*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 energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75”. Type of laundry
and symbols on
labels
Spin /Rinse Hold
Prewash
Super Rinse
Spin / Rinse Hold 
Prewash
Intensive
Extra Quick
Super Rinse
40° AA
Spin / Rinse Hold 
Prewash
Intensive
Extra Quick
Super Rinse
40° AA (
**)
Spin /Rinse Hold
Prewash
Super Rinse
Spin / Rinse Hold 
Prewash
Intensive
Extra Quick
Super Rinse
40° AA (
**)
Spin 
(except for
ZWF 1631 W) /
Rinse Hold 
Prewash
Extra Quick
Super Rinse
Spin / Rinse Hold
White cotton:
e.g. sheets,
tablecloths,
household linen
White cotton:
e.g. sheets,
tablecloths,
household linen
Coloured
cotton:e.g. shirts,
blouses, towels,
underwear, house-
hold linen
Coloured
cotton: e.g. shirts,
blouses, towels,
underwear, 
Synthetic fabrics
and blends: e.g.
shirts, blouses,
underwear
Delicate 
fabrics: e.g.
acrylic fabrics,
viscose, polyester,
synthetic blends
Wool /
Handwash
		
		
				
			
			
	
	5 kg
5 kg
6 kg
5 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2 kg LoadProgramme/
temperatureAvailable options
1.9
1.9
1.02
1.05
0.85
0.55
0.3547
47
49
44
50
53
522.09
2.19
2.30
1.40
1.27
58
57
Consumption*
Energy
kWh
Water
litresTime
h/min.
Cotton daily 
60° - 95°C
Cottons
60° - 95°C
Cottons
60° + option
40° AA(
***)
- 50°- 40° -
30°C
Cotton daily
60°- 50°- 40° -
30°C
Synthetics
60° - 50° - 
40° - 30°C
Delicates
40° - 30°C
Wool/Handwash
40° - 30°C 
Description of
programme
Main wash at 
60°- 95°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Main wash at 
60° - 95°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Main wash at
60°- 50° - 40°-
30°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Main wash at
60°-50° - 40°-
30°C
3 rinses
Long spin
Main wash at 
60° - 50° - 40° -
30°C 
3 rinses 
Short spin
Main wash at 
40° - 30°C 
3 rinses 
Short spin
Main wash at 
40°- 30°C 
3 rinses
Short spin 
						

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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 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 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 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. 
•  Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the
container and remove its cap.

 
						

							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 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.
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.

 
						

							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, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.
During machine operation it is possible that one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same
time the buzzer sounds:
-
E E1
10
0: problem with the water supply
-
E E2
20
0: problem with water draining
-
E E4
40
0: door open
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button  to restart the programme. If after all checks,
the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre.
Symptom
The machine does not start
Possible causes
●The door has not been closed. (E
E4
40
0)
●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 Start/Pause button has not been depressed.
●The Delay Start option has been selected.
The machine does not fill●The water tap is closed. (E
E1
10
0)
●The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. (E
E1
10
0)
●The inlet hose may be squashed or kinked. (E
E1
10
0)
●The door has not been closed. (E
E4
40
0)
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. (E
E2
20
0)
●The Rinse Hold option has been selected.
●The drain pump may be blocked. (E
E2
20
0)
●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 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 detergent dispenser drawer or recess is clogged.
●The drainage system pipes are blocked.
●The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced or not
fully screwed up after cleaning the pump.