Zanussi Zwf 1632 W Manual

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12. 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;
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”...

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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 ACTION FABRIC
Hot iron
Warm iron
Cool ironCotton, Linen, Viscose
Polyester mixtures, Wool
Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester
Important Notes
For best results, always...

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Washing programmes
*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 “Cottons 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”.
Note! For 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...

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•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...

18 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,...

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...

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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...