Zanussi Zws 588 User Manual

							Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
SYNTHETICS
NORMAL + PREWASH
60°-Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 600 rpm for ZWS 568
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm for ZWS 588
Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1.5 kg 
1)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
EASY IRON 2), SUPER
QUICK, EXTRA RINSE
DELICATES
40°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 600 rpm for ZWS 568
Maximum spin speed 600 rpm for ZWS 588
Max. load kg 3 - Reduced load 1.5 kg
1)
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.
SPIN, RINSE HOLD, SU-
PER QUICK, EXTRA
RINSE
WOOL
40°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 600 rpm for ZWS 568
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm for ZWS 588
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, redistribute the
load manually and then select the spinning programme.SPIN, RINSE HOLD
HANDWASH
30°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 600 rpm for ZWS 568
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm for ZWS 588
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for delicate fabrics with «hand washing»
care symbol.SPIN, RINSE HOLD
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							Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
JEANS
60°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 600 rpm for ZWS 568
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm for ZWS 588
Max. load 3 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 automati-
cally).SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
EASY IRON 2)
SPORT INTENSIVE
40°-Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 600 rpm for ZWS 568
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm for ZWS 588
Max. load 3 kg
This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport
items. The machine will add automatically a prewash phase
before the main wash to eliminate mud stains.SPIN, RINSE HOLD, EX-
TRA RINSE
RINSES
Rinses
Maximum spin speed 600 rpm for ZWS 568
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm for ZWS 588
Max. load 6 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand. The machine per-
forms 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin. The spin speed
can be reduced.SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
EASY IRON 2), EXTRA
RINSE
DRAIN
Draining of water
Max. load 6 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with
the Rinse Hold option selected.  
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							Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
SPIN
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed 600 rpm for ZWS 568
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm for ZWS 588
Max. load 6 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes
with the Rinse Hold option selected. You can choose the spin
speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics
to be spun.SPIN 
O = OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off .
1) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 4 , we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. Full
loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
2) Max. load with Easy iron option 1 kg
3) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
4) This programme is not active at a temperature lower than 40°C.
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 6 blinks to indicate that the machine is not
working.Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button
6 to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem
persists, contact your local Service Centre.
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							ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The washing machine does not start:
The door has not been closed (the button 6 red light blinks).
• 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 programme selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 6 has
not been pressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the button 6 again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed (the button 6 red light blinks).
• Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked (the button 6 red light blinks).
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter are blocked (the button 6 red
light blinks).
• Clean the water inlet filters. (See Cleaning the water inlet filters for more
details).
The door is not properly closed (the button 6 red light blinks).
• Close the door firmly.
The machine does not empty and/or
does not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked (the button 6 red light blinks).
• Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged (the button 6 red light blinks).
• 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.
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							ProblemPossible cause/Solution
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 emergency emptying cap has not been replaced into the filter cover or the
filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action.
• Refit the emergency emptying cap into the filter cover or screw the filter
fully in.
Unsatisfactory washing results:
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 a few minutes before opening the door.
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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							ProblemPossible cause/Solution
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 10 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.
• Redistribute the laundry.
The load is too small.
• Add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning
programme.
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.
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Prod. No. ... ... ...
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Technical data
DimensionsWidth
Height
Depth60 cm
85 cm
44 cm
Electrical connectionInformation on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate, on the
inner edge of the appliance door.
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa
Maximum LoadCotton6 kg
Spin SpeedMaximum600 rpm (ZWS 568)
800 rpm (ZWS 588)
Consumption values
ProgrammeEnergy consumption
(KWh)Water consumption (litres)Programme duration (Mi-
nutes)
White Cottons 90°2.162140
Cottons 60°1.359130
Cotton ECO 60° 1)1.0245155
Cottons 40°0.7559125
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							ProgrammeEnergy consumption
(KWh)Water consumption (litres)Programme duration (Mi-
nutes)
Synthetics 40°0.54580
Delicates 40°0.555570
Wool/ Handwash 30°0.35060
1) «Cottons Eco» at 60°C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with
EEC 92/75 standards.
The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on
the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature.
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 ma-
chine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and
according to the softening powder manufacturers in-
structions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime
deposits.
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 down-
wards and by pulling it
out. Flush it out under a
tap, to remove any traces
of accumulated powder.To aid cleaning, the top
part of the additive com-
partment should be re-
moved.
Cleaning the drawer recess
Having removed the draw-
er, 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 with-
out any clothes in the drum.
Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly
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:
• disconnect the appliance.
• if necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
1
2
Open the pump door lev-
ering on the groove with a
coin (or with the suitable
tool, that you can find in
the bag containing the in-
struction booklet, de-
pending on the model).
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							Place a bowl with a small
edge close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
Pull out the emergency
emptying cap from the fil-
ter cover, using a pliers.
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When no more water
comes out, unscrew the
pump cover, using a pli-
ers, and remove the filter.
Always keep a rag nearby
to dry up spillage of water
when removing the cover.
Remove any objects from
the pump impeller by ro-
tating it.
Replace the filter into the pump paying attention to in-
sert it properly. When done, screw it firmly.
Replace the emergency
emptying cap into the filter
cover and fix it firmly.
Close the pump door.
Warning!  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 re-tightened so as to stop leaks
and young children being able to remove it.
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.
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							• 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 below 0°C,
certain precautions should be taken.
• Turn off the water tap.
• Unscrew the inlet hose.
• Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the
floor, open the emergency emptying cap of the filter
and let water drain out.
• Refit the emergency emptying cap into the filter and
screw the water inlet hose back.
• 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 follows 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. Remove the emergency emp-
tying cap from the filter. The water should drain by
gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, refit the
emergency emptying cap into the filter. Empty the bowl.
Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out;
• clean the pump if necessary as previously described;
• screw the pump cover again and close the door.
Important!  Every time you drain the water through the
emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water
into the main wash compartment 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.
Installation
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed before us-
ing 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.
After removing all the
packaging, carefully lay
machine on its back to re-
move the polystyrene base
from the bottom.Remove the power supply
cable and the hoses from
the hose holders on the
rear of the appliance.
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							Unscrew the three bolts.Slide out the relevant plas-
tic spacers.
Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with
the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag
containing the instruction booklet.
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. 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.
Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displace-
ment of the machine during operation. Never place card-
board, wood or similar materials under the machine to
compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
If necessary, check the
setting with a spirit level.
Water inlet
Warning!  This appliance must be connected to a
cold water supply
Caution!  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
Caution!  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.
35°
45°
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.
Caution!  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.
Water drainage
The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways:
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