Zanussi Zwg 1120 M User Manual

							Load the laundry 
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 
Select the required programme by means of the 
programme selector dial (3) 
Important! 
Select the spin speed by pressing button 7 
Select the available options by pressing buttons 2Open 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.
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure
out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the
main wash compartment or in the appropriate
compartment if the selected programme/option it
requires (see more details in «Detergent dispenser
drawer»).
If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment
marked (the amount used must not exceed the
«MAX» mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. 
Turn the programme selector dial to the required 
programme.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or
anticlockwise. 
Turn the selector dial to position to reset the 
programme or to switch the machine off. 
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be 
turned to position , to switch the machine off. If you turn the programme selector dial to
another programme when the machine is working, the 
machine will not perform the new selected
programme. 
When selecting a programme, the appliance 
proposes automatically a suggested spin speed for
that programme. (See «Washing programmes» for
the maximum allowed spin speed).
Press this button repeatedly to change the spin
speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a
different speed. The relevant pilot light illuminates. O
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Daily Use
With this button you can select an additional Prewash 
or an additional Rinse or both.
When this button is pressed, the corresponding pilot
light illuminates. When it is pressed again, the pilot
light goes out. 
To start the selected programme, press this button. 
The icon illuminates to indicate that the appliance
starts operating and the door is locked.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will
begin the countdown. 
Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay 
the start, press this button to select the desired delay.
The selected delay time value will appear on the
display for a few seconds, then the duration of the
programme will appear again. By pressing this button,
the washing programme can be delayed by 1 hour up
to a maximum of 24 hours.
You must select this option after you have set the
programme and before you start the programme.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at any
moment, before you press button 4.
Selecting the delay start:
1. Select the programme and the required options.
2. Select the delay start by pressing button 6.
3. Press button 4: - the machine starts its hourly countdown.
- the programme will start after the selected delayhas expired.
Start the programme by pressing button 4 
Select the Delay Start by pressing button 6
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							Cancelling the Delay Start after having started the 
programme:
1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing 
button .
2. Press button repeatedly until the display shows 0.
3. Press button again to start the programme. The door will be locked throughout the delay time.
If you need to open the door, you must first set the 
washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 
and wait a few minutes before opening the door.
After you have closed the door, press the same
button again.
The Delay Start cannot be selected with
the draining programme. 
It is possible to change some options before the 
programme carries them out.
Before you make any change, you must pause the
washing machine by pressing button 4.
Changing a running programme is possible only by 
resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to 
and then to the new programme position. Start the 
new programme by pressing button 4 again.
The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out. 
Press the button to interrupt a programme which is 
running.
Press the button again to restart the programme. 
Turn the selector dial to to cancel a programme 
which is running, and wait few minutes to open the 
door (it is possible only if in the tub there is not
water). 
The machine stops automatically. 
The blinking zero appears on the display.
If a programme or an option that ends with water left
in the tub has been selected, the door is locked to
indicate that the water must be emptied out before
opening the door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out the water: 
1. Turn the programme selector dial to . 
2. Select the draining or spinning programme. 4
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Important!
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Important! 
Altering an option or a running programme 
Interrupting a programme 4
Cancelling a programme 
At the end of the programme O
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O 3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by pressing the 
relevant button. 
4. Press button . 
At the end of the programme, the door is released,
after few minutes, and can be opened. Turn the 
programme selector dial to to switch the machine 
off. 
Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully
check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to
carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave
the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and
unpleasant smells. 
1. Once the programme has finished after a few 
minutes the energy saving system will be enabled.
The brightness of the display and the indicator pilot
lights are off.
2. If the appliance is switch on but in PAUSE, only the
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brightness of the display is off.
By pressing any button the appliance will come out of
the energy saving status.
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							Care and cleaning
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Warning!
Descaling 
External cleaning 
Cleaning the dispenser drawer 
Cleaning the drawer recess You must DISCONNECT the appliance
from the electricity supply, before you can carry
out any cleaning or maintenance work. 
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. 
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap 
and water only, and then dry thoroughly. 
The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer 
should be cleaned regularly. 
Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of 
accumulated powder. 
Havin g 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 
Important! 
Warning!
According to the soil level within the cycles and the 
frequency of the cycles, you have to inspect and
clean the filter regularly. 
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:
1 disconnect the appliance;
2 if necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
3 Open the pumpdoor. Place a
container close to the
pump to collect any
spillage.
4 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. 
5 Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it.
6 Screw the pump cover fully in. 
7 Close the pump door. 
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.
Clean
3
1Press
Pull out at the same time
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If you wash rugs, it is compulsory to inspect and 
clean the filter. 
Cleaning the water inlet filters 
Important! 
If the appliance doesnt fill, takes long to fill with water,
the starting button blinks yellow or the display (if
available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter
«What to do if...» for more details), check if the water
inlet filters are blocked.
To clean the water inlet filters:Turn off the water tap.
 Unscrew the hose
from the tap. Clean the filter in the
hose with a stiff brush.
 Screw the hose back onto the tap. Make sure the
connection is tight.  Unscrew the hose from the machine. Keep a rag
nearby because some water may flow.  Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or with
the piece of cloth.  Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure
the connection is tight.  Turn on the water tap. Frost precaution or emergency emptied out
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C
or if the water is not discharged, proceed as follows.
1 Pull out the plug from the power socket.
2 Turn off the water tap.
3 Unscrew the inlet hose.
4 Place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the
inlet and drain hoses into it. The water should drain
by gravity into the bowl.
5 Select and run a draining programme.
6 Clean the pump if necessary as previously described.
7 Screw the water inlet hose back on.
8 When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above
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What to do if.....
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 Centre, please
carry out the checks listed below.
MalfunctionPossible Cause / Solution
The washing  machine does not work Close the washing machines door.
Water leakage
Correctly connect  the inlet  water pipe.
The spin of the clothes  is abnormalReload  and distribute the laundry evenly in the drum.
There is the peculiar  smell in the wa- 
shing machineRun a Self-clean cycle without any clothes.
No water is visible in the drum
No fault-water is under the visible area.
There is the remaining  water in the
softeners  boxNo fault- the  effect of the softener will not be affected.
The remaining  detergent is left  onthe clothes
The washing machine does not fill
Turn on the water tap.
Check the selection of . the  procedure
Reconnect the water inlet pipe.
Check if  the water pressure  is sufficient.
Check if the inlet water pipe is bent or blocked.
Close the  washing machine
’s door.
The washing machine fills and drains 
at  the same time.
Make sure the end  of the drainage pipe is higher 
than the water level  inside the machine .
Check if  the drainage pipe and waste have been 
sealed.
The washing machine does not drain
Check if the drainage pumps is blocked. 
Check if the drainage pipe is bent or  blocked.
Check the height of the drainage nozzle, make 
sure it is 0.6-1 meter high from the bottom of the
washing machine.
Vibration of the washing  machine
Level  the washing machine. 
Fasten the footing.
Check if all the delivery bolts have all  been removed.
Press the S key. ! ▼tart/Pause
The water-fast  component of the non-phosphorus 
detergent will be left on the clothes to form into spot. Please select «Rinse&Spin» programme.
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MalfunctionPossible Cause / Solution
The machine stops when the proce- 
dure has not been finishedPower  failure or water cut.
The water inside the inner barrel  has been drained 
but there is still a small amount of water in the
drainage pump and pipe. The drainage pump
continuously work and takes in the air, then  there
wil be noise which is normal situation.
The machine stops for some time 
during the wash procedure.
The washing machine adds water automatically.
There is too much foam in the tube, the foam is 
being drained.
Foam spills from the detergent 
drawer
Check if the amount of detergent is excessive, 
if  it is the specialized detergent for the drum
washing machine. 
Reduce the amount of detergent used next time.
Dip one scoop of the softener mixed with 1/2 liter 
of water to  the detergent box II.
If the washing machine cannot work normally, a alarm code will appear on the display. Please carry out  the following checks.
Display
Reason
Solutions
Open the water tap, to check if the inlet  hose is squashed 
or  kinked, check if  the filter  in the inlet valve is blocked or
not; check if  the water  pressure is too low.
Check if the drain pump  is blocked (see page 11).
Check if the voltage is too high if  it is this case, a constant
voltage device is needed.
Inlet water overtime
Overtime of 
the drainage
The door has
not been closed
Voltage istoo high
Check if the door of the washing machine is closed check 
if the clothes are trapped by the door seal. ˙
Try to use again  or  contact  your local service center if the 
problem persists.
Others
Alarm codes
The drainage pump is noisy during 
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If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, 
contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make
a note of the model, serial number and purchase date
of your machine. The Service Centre will require this
information.
Technical data
9 4 8 m m4 9 5 m m
8 5 5 m m
5 9 5 m m
Rated Mains2  0-240 V2 / 50Hz
Water pressure
0.02MPa~1MPa
Net weight
65Kg 6Kg 
1400   (ZWG1140M) 
1200   (ZWG1120M)
1000   (ZWG1100M)
Drain method
Upper drain
Spin method 
Washing capacity
Maxinum spin speed rpm
Centrifugal
Wash power 
Spin power 
Heat power 
Max. Power
2000W
150W 2150W
360W
Waterproof Level
Drain Method Upper Drainage
Drain Hose Height from the floor: 
60cm minimum,
100cm maximum
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							Installation
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Unpacking 
Positioning
All transit bolts and packing must be removed before 
using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that
they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be
transported again.
Unscrew the four boltsusing a spanner.
Slide out the relevant
plastic spacers.
Fill the holes with the corresponding plastic
plug caps supplied in the
bag containing the
instruction booklet.
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. 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.
Any necessary adjustment can be made with a
spanner.
If necessary, check thesetting with a spirit level. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and
displacement of the machine during operation. Never
place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the
machine to compensate for any unevenness in the
floor.
This appliance must be connected to a
cold water supply.
Before connecting up the appliance 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
Do not use the hose from your previous
appliance to connect to water supply.
Connect the hose to a tap
with a 3/4”thread.
Always use the hose
supplied with the
appliance.
The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the
appliance can be turned as showed in the picture. Do
not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to
the left or right depending on the position of your
water tap. 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.
Water inlet
Caution!
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Caution! 
Water drainageHooked over the edge 
of a sink
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it
is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you 
will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially
designed for this type of use. 
The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three 
ways:
using the
plastic hose guide
supplied with the
machine.
In this case, make sure
the end cannot come
unhooked when the
machine is emptying. 
This could be done by
tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it 
to the wall.
In a sink drain pipe branch 
Directly into a drain pipe .
This branch must be above the trap so that the bend 
is at least 60 cm above the ground.
at a height of not less than
60 cm and not more than 90 cm. The end of the drain
hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inside
diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the
outside diameter of the drain hose. 
The drain hose must not be kinked.
Electrical connection 
Environment concerns
Information on the electrical connection is given on 
the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance
door. Check that your domestic electrical installation
can take the maximum load required, also taking into account any other appliances in use.
Connect the machine to an earthed
socket.
The manufacturer does not accept any
responsibility for damage or injury through failure Caution!
Caution!
The symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it should be taken to the
appropriate collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. to comply with the above safety precaution.
Should the appliance power supply cable
need to be replaced, this MUST be carried out by a Service Centre.
The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine.
Caution! 
For more detailed information about recycling of this 
product, please contact your local council, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product. 
The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. 
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