Zanussi Zwn7120l Manual

							Start the programme by pressing button 7
To start the selected programme, press this
button; the corresponding green pilot light
stops blinking.
The pilot light 9 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.
Important! If an incorrect option is selected,
the message Err is displayed for a few seconds
and the red pilot light of this button blinks 3
times.
Select the Delay Start by pressing button
8
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.
You must select this option after you have set
the programme and before you start the pro-
gramme.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at any
moment, before you press button 7.
Selecting the delay start :
1. Select the programme and the required op-
tions.
2. Select the delay start by pressing button 8.
3. Press button 7:
- the machine starts its hourly countdown.
- the programme will start after the selected
delay has expired.
Cancelling the Delay Start after having started
the programme:
1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing button 7.
2. Press button 8 once. On the display will
appear 
 '.
3. Press button 7 again to start the pro-
gramme.
Important! 
• The selected delay can be changed only after
selecting the washing programme again.
• 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 7 and wait a few minutes be-
fore opening the door. After you have closed
the door, press the same button again.
Important! The Delay Start cannot be
selected with the draining programme.
Altering an option or a running
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 7.
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 7
again.
The washing water in the tub will be not emp-
tied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme
which is running, the corresponding pilot light
starts blinking. Press the button again to restart
the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to 
 to cancel a pro-
gramme which is running. Now you can select a
new programme.
Opening the door after the programme
has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the
button 7.
If the pilot light 9 blinks and after a few minutes
goes off, the door can be opened.
If the pilot light 9 remains lit, this means that the
machine is already heating or that the water lev-
el is too high. In any case, do not try to force the
door open!
If you cannot open the door but you need to
open it, you have to switch the machine off by
turning the selector dial to 
 . After a few mi-
nutes the door can be opened.
(Pay attention to the water level and tem-
perature!).
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							After closing the door, it is necessary to select
the programme and options again and to press
button 7.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. Some acous-
tic signals sound and a blinking 
 appears on
the display. The pilot light of button 7 and the
pilot light 9 go off.
If you have set a programme or an option that
ends with water left in the tub, the pilot light 9
remains on. The door is locked to indicate that
the water must be emptied out. During this time
the drum continues to turn at regular intervals
until water draining.
Follow the below instructions to empty out the
water:
1.
Turn the programme selector dial to  .
2. Select the draining or spinning programme.
3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by press-
ing the relevant button.
4. Press button 7.
At the end of the programme, the door is re-
leased 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 in-
tend to carry out another wash, close the water
tap. Leave the door open to prevent the forma-
tion of mildew and unpleasant smells.
Stand by : once the programme has finished
after a few minutes the energy saving system
will be enabled. The brightness of the display isreduced. By pressing any button the appliance
will come out of the energy saving status.
Helpful hints and tips
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment
label and the manufacturer’s washing instruc-
tions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, col-
oureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.
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.
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,
hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special de-
tergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks
or tie them up in a bag or net.
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just
water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to
treat them prior to washing.Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For
dried stains, soak overnight in water with a spe-
cial detergent then rub in the soap and water.
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 cellu-
lose structure will already have been damaged
and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with ace-
tone
1), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab
the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then
treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat any re-
sidual marks with bleach.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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							Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse
and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the
fabric first with acetone
1), then with acetic acid;
treat any residual marks on white fabrics with
bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methy-
lated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent
paste.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the
choice of detergent and use of the correct
quantities to avoid waste and protect the envi-
ronment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities, can upset
the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type
of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the
colour, washing temperature and degree of soil-
ing.
All commonly available washing machine deter-
gents may be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C
max) and woollens
• liquid detergents, preferably for low tempera-
ture wash programmes (60°C max) for all
types of fabric, or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed
in the appropriate compartments of the dis-
penser drawer before starting the wash pro-
gramme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme without
prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation sys-
tem which allows an optimal use of the concen-
trated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommen-
dations on quantities to use and do not ex-
ceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dis-
penser drawer.
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.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions
on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
• you are washing a small load
• the laundry is lightly soiled
• large amounts of foam form during washing.
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called “de-
grees” of hardness. Information on hardness of
the water in your area can be obtained from the
relevant water supply company, or from your lo-
cal authority. If the water hardness degree is
medium or high we suggest you to add a water
softener following always the manufacturer’s in-
structions. When the degree of hardness is soft,
readjust the quantity of the detergent.
Washing programmes
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle De-
scription - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics
Load - Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent Com-
partment
 COTTONS 1)
90° -  (Cold)
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm for model ZWN7100L;
1200 rpm for model ZWN7120L
Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
ECO
2)
SUPER QUICK3)
PREWASH
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
 4)
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							Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle De-
scription - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics
Load - Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent Com-
partment
 SYNTHETICS
60° - 
 (Cold)
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 3,5 kg - Reduced load 1,5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured gar-
ments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
ECO
2)
SUPER QUICK3)
PREWASH
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
 4)
 Special programmes
 DELICATES
40° - 
 (Cold)
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load kg 3,5 - Reduced load kg 1,5
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
SUPER QUICK
3)
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
 4)
 HANDWASH
30° - 
 (Cold)
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm for model ZWN7100L;
900 rpm for model ZWN7120L
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for delicate fabrics with «hand wash-
ing» care symbol.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
 WOOL
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm for model ZWN7100L;
900 rpm for model ZWN7120L
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as
for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics. Note: A
single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the appliance
doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add more items, redis-
tribute the load manually and then select the spinning pro-
gramme.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
 JEANS
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm for model ZWN7100L;
1200 rpm for model ZWN7120L
Max. load 4 kg
With this programme it is possible to wash items like pants,
shirts or jackets in denim and also jersey realized with hi-
tech materials. (The Extra Rinse option will be activated au-
tomatically).SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
EASY IRON 4)
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							Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle De-
scription - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics
Load - Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent Com-
partment
 SOAK
30°
Prewash - Soak for about 40 minutes - Stop with water in
the tub
Max. load 8 kg
Special programme for heavily soiled laundry. The machine
performs a soak at 30°C. At the end of this time the ma-
chine will stop automatically with water left in the tub.
Before starting a new washing phase, it is necessary to
empty out the water by:
•Draining only: turn the programme selector dial to the
draining programme (press then the button 7).
•Draining and spinning: turn the programme selector
dial to the spinning programme, reduce the spin speed
by pressing the relevant button, and then press button 7.
Important! This programme cannot be used for very deli-
cate fabrics as silk or wool. Pour the detergent for the soak
programme into the appropriate compartment. At the end
of the soak (after having emptied out the water) you can
select the washing programme (first turn the programme
selector dial to 
 then to the programme and press the
button 7).
 
 RINSES
Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm or model ZWN7100L;
1200 rpm for model ZWN7120L
Max. load 8 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand. The machine
performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin. The spin
speed can be reduced.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
 DRAIN
Draining of water
Max. load 8 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes
with the option selected, which ends with water left in the
tub.  
 SPIN
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm for model ZWN7100L;
1200 rpm for model ZWN7120L
Max. load 8 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after pro-
grammes with the option selected, which ends with water
left in the tub . You can choose the spin speed by pressing
the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.SPIN REDUCTION 
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							Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle De-
scription - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics
Load - Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent Com-
partment
 = OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off .
1) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values
According to regulation 1061/2010, the “COTTONS 
 ” with "ECO  ” option selected and the
“COTTONS 
 ” with "ECO  ” option selected are respectively the “standard 60 °C cotton
programme” and the “standard 40 °C cotton programme”. They are the most efficient programmes in terms of
combined energy and water consumptions for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.
The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the selected
programme.
2) This option is not active at a temperature lower than 40° C.
3) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 3, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load
as indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
4) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
Care and cleaning
Warning! 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 soft-
ening powder manufacturer's instructions. This
will help to prevent the formation of lime depos-
its.
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 re-
move any traces of
accumulated powder.To aid cleaning, the
top part of the addi-
tive compartment
should be removed.
Cleaning the drawer recess
Having removed the
drawer, use a small
brush to clean the re-
cess, ensuring that all
washing powder resi-
due is removed from
the upper and lower
part of the recess.
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							Replace the drawer and run the rinse pro-
gramme without any clothes in the drum.
Cleaning the pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly if:
• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;
• the appliance makes an unusual noise during
draining due to objects such as safety pins,
coins etc. blocking the pump;
• a problem with water draining is detected
(see chapter “What to do if...” for more de-
tails).
Warning! Before opening the pump door,
switch the appliance off and remove the
mains plug from the socket.
Proceed as follows:
• Unplug the appliance.
• If it is 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 emergen-
cy emptying hose,
place it in the con-
tainer and remove its
cap.
When no more water comes out, unscrew the
pump cover by turning it anti-clockwise and
remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary. Al-
ways keep a rag nearby to dry up any water
spillages when removing the cover.
Clean the filter under a tap, to remove any
traces of fluff.
Remove foreign bod-
ies and fluff from the
filter seat and from
the pump impeller.
Check carefully whether the pump impeller ro-
tates (it rotates jerkily). If it doesn’t rotate,
please contact your Service Centre.
Put the cap back on the emergency emptying
hose and place the latter back in its seat.
Replace the filter into
the pump by inserting
it correctly into the
special guides. Screw
the pump cover firmly
by turning it clock-
wise.
Close the pump door.
Caution! 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 refitting
the pump cover, ensure it is securely re-
tightened so as to stop leaks and young
children being able to remove it.
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							Cleaning the water inlet filters
Important! If the appliance doesn't 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.
35°
45°
• Screw the hose back to the machine and
make sure the connection is tight.
• Turn on the water tap.
Frost precaution
If the machine is exposed to temperatures be-
low 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 repo-
sition 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 fol-
lows 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 de-
scribed;
• replace the emergency emptying hose in its
seat after having plugged it;
• screw the pump cover again and close the
door.
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							Important! Every time you drain the water
through the emergency emptying hose you must
pour 2 litres of water into the main washcompartment of the detergent drawer and then
run the drain programme. This will activate the
ECO Valve device avoiding that part of the
detergent remains unused at next washing.
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.
During machine operation it is possible that the
red pilot light of button 7 blinks, one of the fol-
lowing alarm codes appears on the display and
some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds
to indicate that the machine is not working:• : problem with the water supply.
•
 : problem with the water draining.
•
 : door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press
the button 7 to restart the programme. If after all
checks, the problem persists, contact your local
Service Centre.
ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not start:
The door has not been closed. 
• Close the door firmly.
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 7 has not
been pressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the button 7 again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start.
The Child Safety Lock has been activated.
• Deactivate the Child Safety Lock.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. 
• Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. 
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter are blocked. 
• Clean the water inlet filters. (See "Cleaning the water inlet filters" for
more details).
The door is not properly closed. 
• Close the door firmly.
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							ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not empty
and/or does not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. 
• Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged. 
• Clean the drain filter.
An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a
that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected.
• Select the draining or spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has
been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of 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.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain or inlet hose is damaged.
• Replace it with a new one.
The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced or the
filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action.
• Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose or screw the filter fully
in.
Unsatisfactory washing re-
sults:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Reduce the laundry load.
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
• Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
• Wait until the pilot light 9 goes off.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water.
The machine vibrates 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.
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