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WASHING MACHINE
ZWF 1241 W
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132984770 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefull
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Contents Washing Programmes 15 For the User Maintenance and Cleaning 16-17 Important Safety Information 2 Descaling 16 Your New Washing Machine 4 After each wash 16 Description of the Appliance 5 Maintenance Wash 16 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 External cleaning 16 Cleaning the dispenser drawer 16 Child safety feature 5 Cleaning the drawer recess 16 The Control Panel 6-8 Cleaning the pump 16-17 Turning the acoustic signal off 6 Cleaning the water inlet filter 17 Operating Sequence 9-11 The dange
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Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Even small loads are washed “economically” because the amount of water used is regulated automatically according to the load and type of fabric. ● The possibility of selecting the temperature and all In the interest of the the options offered by this washing machine gives environment you truly “customised” washing. ● Automatic cooli
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Description of the Appliance ZWF 1241 W 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel !"
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The Control Panel ZWF 1241 W !"
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To complete the cycle, press “Skip Reset” button once, 7 “Start/Pause” button all the leds are off, then choose one of the following options: • Drain only: press FABRIC button in order to select the desired programme and press the “Skip Reset” button until the only led “Drain” illuminates. Depress “Start/Pause” button • Drain and Spin: press FABRIC button in order to select the desired programme and press the “Skip Reset” button until the led “Spin” illuminates. This button has
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The “Skip” button is then used to cancel or advance the To select Drain only, press the “Skip” button three programme to the required phase. times, the Wash - Rinse - Spin LED,s go out. The “Skip” button can only operate during the selection The Drain LED only remains alight. of the programmes or when the programme is in pause. A normal wash cycle consists of the following phases,
Wash - Rinses - Spin and is confirmed by the illumination of the corresponding LED,s.
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Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 Close the drawer gently. litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. 4. Switch the machine on Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C, without any laundry in Press the “On/Off” button to switch the machine on. the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from The light above the button will light up. the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the main wash
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7. Select the spin speed or the 9. Start the programme Rinse Hold option Press the “Start/Pause” button. The relevant light will stop flashing and only the light relevant to the phase that Press the “Spin” button repeatedly, in order to select the is in progress will remain lit. desired spin speed or the “Rinse Hold” option. The relevant light will light up. If you select the Rinse Hold option, the machine will stop at the end of the programme with the water still in the tub. ZWF
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• Drain and Spin: press FABRIC button in order to 12. How to open the door during select the desired programme and press the “Skip the cycle of a programme Reset” button until the led “Spin” illuminates. You can open the door, after having set the washing You can change the spin speed by means of “Spin” machine to Pause, provided the following conditions button if needed, then depress “Start/Pause” button. exist: When the programme has been completed, an audible • the washing machine is not in
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Washing Hints ● Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the White items should not be washed with coloured first few times you use the appliance. items. ● Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks etc) The average weights of the most common items are should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case. listed below as a guide: ● Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic 1000g = 1 kg washing machines. ● Sheet 700-1000 g Use the correct quantities of detergent. ● For wool, us
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And in which form? Which detergent?.... Not only are there different types of detergent, but they To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your are also available in different forms. Whether you chose appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended your own personal choice. for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and TRADITIONAL POWDERS househ
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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 WASH ACTION FABRIC White Cotton or Linen Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Colourfast at 60°C. Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Vi
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Washing programmes Type of Consumption* Description of laundry and Programme/ Load Available options Energy Water Time programme symbols on temperature kWh litres h/min. labels 5 kg Cottons Main wash at 2.0 53 Spin / Rinse Hold 2.25 White cotton: 60° - 95°C 60° - 95°C Prewash e.g. sheets, 3 rinses 40° AA tablecloths, Long spin Half Load household linen 6 kg Coloured Cottons Main wash at Spin / Rinse Hold 1.14 54 2.35 cotton: e.g. 60° - 50°- 40° - 60° - 50° - 40° - Prewash shirts,
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Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity and by pulling it out. supply. Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder. To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive Descaling compartment should be removed. The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the Cleaning the drawer
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• When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry Tighten up the inlet hose. up spillage of water when removing the cover. • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by The dangers of freezing rotating it. 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 emergency emptying
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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, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. During machine operation it is possible that the “End” light star
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Symptom Possible causes ● The machine vibrates when spinning The internal packing has not been removed. ● The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture. ● The machine is not level and stable (check diagonally). ● The washing load is badly distributed in the drum. ● Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. ● The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the Spinning starts late or the machine laundry is not eve
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Customer Care Department - Zanussi/Electrolux Customer Care Major Appliances For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi Addington Way, Luton Electrolux appliance or for further information on Bedfordshire Zanussi Electrolux products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the LU4 9QQ address below or visit our website at Tel 08705 727 727* www.zanussi.co.uk: * calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes. Guarantee Conditions ● Appliances found to
