Zanussi Zwf 1631 W Manual

							Symptom Possible causes
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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 6 minutes, the laundry 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.
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.
Service & Spare Parts 
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if
you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your
local Service Force Centre by telephoning:
0870 5 929929
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the
Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and
further information about Service Force, please visit the
website at www.serviceforce.co.uk.
For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us at the
address below:
Zanussi Electrolux  - Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd
Long Mile Road
Dublin 12
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)1 4090751
Email: [email protected]
To buy accessories, consumables and spare parts at
our online shop please visit:  http://www.zanussi-
electrolux.co.uk
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have
read the details under the heading “Something Not
Working”.
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will
need to give the following details:
1. Your name, address and post code
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and concise details of fault
4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found
on the rating plate - see picture)
5. The purchase date.
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or
guarantee documentation is required for in-
guarantee service calls.

	

	















The machine vibrates when spinning●The internal packing has not been removed.
●The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture.
●The machine is not level and stable (check diagonally).
●The washing load is badly distributed in the drum.
●Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
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/temperature has not been selected.
●Too much laundry has been placed in the drum. 
						

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Guarantee Conditions
Standard guarantee conditions
We, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if, within 12
months of the date of the purchase, this ZANUSSI
ELECTROLUX appliance or any part thereof is proved
to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or
materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the
same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour, materials or
carriage on condition that:
●The appliance has been correctly installed and used
only on the electricity supply stated on the rating
plate.
●The appliance has been used for normal domestic
purposes only, and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
●The appliance has not been serviced, maintained,
repaired, taken apart or tampered with, by any
person not authorised by us.
●All service work under this guarantee must be
undertaken by a Service Force Centre.
●Any appliance or defective part replaced shall
become the Company’s property.
●This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and
other legal rights.
Home visits are made between 8.30amand 5.30pm
Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these
hours in which case a premiumwill be charged.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
●Damage or calls resulting from transportation,
improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light
bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.
●Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance
which is improperly installed or calls to appliances
outside the United Kingdom.
●Appliances found to be in use within a commercial
environment, plus those which are subject to rental
agreements.
●Products of Zanussi Electrolux manufacture which
are NOT marketed by Zanussi Electrolux.
European guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe
then your guarantee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:
●The guarantee starts from the date you first
purchased your product.
●The guarantee is for the same period and to the same
extent for labour and parts as exists in the new
country of use for this brand or range of products.
●The guarantee relates to you and cannot be
transferred to another user.
●Your new home is within the European Community
(EC) or European Free Trade Area.
●The product is installed and used in accordance with
our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household.
●The product is installed taking into account
regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer
Care Centre, listed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service
Organisation is aware of your move and able to look
after you and your appliances.
France Senlis +33 (0) 344 62 29 29
Germany Nurnberg +49 (0) 800 234 7378
Italy Pordenone +39 0434 39 4700
Sweden Stockholm +46 (0) 8 672 53 90
UK Luton +44(0) 8705  727 727
Ireland Dublin +353 (0) 1 4090751
Customer Care Department
For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi
Electrolux appliance or for further information on
Zanussi Electrolux products, please contact our
Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the
address below or visit our website at www.zanussi.co.ukCustomer Care Department - Zanussi Electrolux
Major Appliances
Addington Way
Luton 
Bedfordshire
LU4 9QQ
Tel 08705 727727*
* calls to this number may be recorded for training
purposes. 
						

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Installation Instructions
Technical Specifications
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 62.5 cm
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE  230-240 V/50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED  2050 W (10A)
WATER PRESSURE  Minimum  0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
Maximum 0.80MPa (8. bar)
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD  Cotton, linen  6.0 kg
Synthetics 2,5 kg
Delicate fabrics 2,5.kg
Wool/Hand wash 2.0 kg
SPIN SPEED  MaximumZ 16 S1200 rpm 
(ZWF 1231 W)
1400 rpm (ZWF 1431 W - ZWF 1431S)
1600 rpm (ZWF 1631 W)
CONSUMPTION DATA FOR WASHING Energy 1.02 kWh 
6 KG NORMALLY SOILED COTTON Water 49 litres
ITEMS AT 60°C + 40°AAoption selected Time 150 minutes
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.
Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
plumber or competent person. 
						

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Unpacking
The transport safeguard must be removed before
putting the appliance into operation.
Important !
You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in
case the machine is to be transported again. 
●After removing all the packaging, with assistance
carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the
polystyrene base from the bottom.
●Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose
from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance.
●With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the
central rear bolt A. Slide out the relevant plastic
spacer.
●Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and
the six smaller bolts C.
●Remove the bracket D and tighten up the six smaller
bolts C.
●Open the porthole and remove the polystyrene block
fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal.










●Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with
the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the
bag containing the instruction booklet.
Important!
All the different plug caps are supplied with the
appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction
booklet.
●Connect the water inlet hose as described under the
paragraph “Water inlet”.
Positioning
Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not
impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does
not touch the wall or other kitchen units.
Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the
machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
Your new washing machine has been designed to be
permanently plumbed in to your home’s water supply
and drainage system. However, if this is not possible, it
may be connected to a suitable existing tap with the
drain hose discharging into a sink.
The appliance has an inlet hose, with female 3/4” BSP
thread connector. If this connection is not compatible
with the plumbing of the existing installation, a variety
of connectors are available from good hardware stores
and plumbers merchants to suit most domestic
plumbing. Any alteration to your existing plumbing
must be carried out by a competent person, or qualified
plumber.
Installation on a Suspended Floor
Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to
vibration. To help prevent vibration we recommend you
place a waterproof wood panel, at least 15 mm thick
under the appliance, secured to at least 2 floor beams
with screws. If possible install the appliance in one of
the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable.
	 
						

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Water inlet
An inlet hose is supplied and can been found inside the
machine drum.
Do not use the hose from your previous machine to
connect to the water supply. 
1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose .
2. Connect the hose with the angled connection to the
machine.
Important!
Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the
hose to the left or right depending on the position of
your water tap. 
3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After
positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring
nut again to prevent leaks.
4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always
use the hose supplied with the appliance. 
Installation should comply with local water authority
and building regulations’ requirements.
The appliance must be connected to a cold water
supply. 
A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) is
required for safe operation of the appliance.
If you cannot make the cold water connection direct
from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the
appliance from your cold water storage system.
There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m 
(16.5 ft) between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom of
the water storage tank.


Water drainage
This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed
into your homes drainage system using one of the
following methods.
1.  Into a drainage standpipe.
Firstly form a hook in the end of the drain hose using
the “U” piece” supplied.
Place the drain hose into your standpipe, which should
have an internal diameter of approximately 38mm thus
ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose
and standpipe.
When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of
the standpipe is no more than 90cm (35.4) and no less
than 60cm (23.6) above floor level.
The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4
metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is
available from your local Service Force Centre. 
The joining piece must have an internal diameter of
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							26 If your drain hose looks like this (see below) you do not
require the “U” piece”. Just push the hose firmly into
the standpipe.
2.  Onto a sink outlet spigot.
If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove
any blanking plug that may be in place.
Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a
clip if required, ensure a loop is formed in the drain
hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sink
entering the washing machine.
Important
Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or
to pipework that has not been used for some time, run
off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris
that may have collected in the pipes.
Levelling
Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the
feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate





a self locking nut, but the machine MUST be level and
stable (check diagonally).
If necessary, check the setting with a spirit level.
Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner.
Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and
displacement of the machine during operation.
Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a
wooden floor.
Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to
vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible,
always place the machine on a solid floor.
Special conditions
If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft
material, insert a rigid support base under the feet to
prevent noise, vibration or displacement. The base
should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of
the machine.
Warning
The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile
carpeting.
Note
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is
easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a
breakdown.
In the interest of the environment
Washing machines and dishwashers should be
connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will
then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before
being discharged safely into a river.
It is essential that these appliances are not connected to
the surface water drainage system as this water is
discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause
pollution.
 
						

							27 27 If you require any further advice please contact your
local water authority.
Electrical connection
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should
this safety measure not be observed.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance’s
rating plate. The rating plate is located at the top of the
rim of the open door.
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted.
In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug
supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1363/A) fuse
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Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason,
proceed as described below.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected
to the terminal marked with the letter «E» or by the
earth symbol  or coloured green and yellow.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal marked «N» or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal marked «L» or coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands
of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over
the outer sheath.
WARNING:
A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket  is
a serious safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of
safely. Should the appliance power supply
cable need to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Service Force Centre.
The power supply cable must be easily accessible
after installing the appliance.
Permanent connection
In the case of permanent connection it is necessary that
you install a double pole switch between the appliance
and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap
of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type
suitable for the required load in compliance with the
current electrical regulations.
The switch must not break the yellow and green earth
cable at any point.
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