Zanussi Zwf 385 User Manual

Washing hints
Sorting the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each
garment label and the manufacturer’s washing
instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites,
coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woolen.
Temperatures
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together.
Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the
wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash;
they should therefore be washed separately
the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in
the laundry (e.g. hair...

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Oil based paint:moisten with benzine stain
remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains:moisten with turpentine,
lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the
stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
Rust:oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a
rust removing product used cold. Be careful
with rust stains which are not recent since the
cellulose structure will already have been
damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains:treat with...

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Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will depend
on the type of fabric, load size, degree of
soiling and hardness of the water used.
Water hardness is classified in so-called
«degrees» of hardness. Information on
hardness of the water in your area can be
obtained from the relevant water supply
company, or from your local authority.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions
on quantities to use.
Degrees of water hardness
Follow the product manufacturers’...

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Operating sequence
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.
Measure out the detergent and the fabric
softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent required,
pour it into the main wash compartment 
and, if you wish to carry out a programme with
the prewash, pour it into the compartment
marked .
If required, pour...

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Start the programme by pressing button6
To start the selected programme, press this
button; the corresponding green pilot light
stops flashing.
On programme progress display the pilot light
Ailluminates to indicate that the appliance
starts operating and the door is locked.
IMPORTANT!
If an option which is not compatible with the set
wash programme is selected, the redlight of
this button flashes for 3 times.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change any option before the...

IMPORTANT!
You must DISCONNECT the appliance from
the electricity supply, before you can carry out
any cleaning or maintenance work.
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.
Maintenance Wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is
possible to get...

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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.
IMPORTANT!
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...

MalfunctionPossible Cause / Solution
The washing machine does not start:
The door has not been closed. (Red pilot light
flashes)
●Close firmly the door.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
●Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
●Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.
●Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the
button 
6 has not been pressed.
●Please turn the selector dial and press the...

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The machine does not empty and/or
does not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Red pilot
light flashes)
●Check the drain hose connection.
The drain pump is clogged. (Red pilot light flashes)
●Clean the drain pump.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
●Redistribute the laundry.
The «Rinse Hold» option has been selected.
●Disable the option.
●Select the «Drain» or «Spin» programme.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates
too much foam) has...

The machine vibrates or is noisy:
The transit bolts and packing have not been
removed.
●Check the correct installation of the appliance.
The support feet have not been adjusted.
●Check the correct levelling of the appliance.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
●Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
●Load more laundry.
MalfunctionPossible Cause / Solution
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
●Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock...