Zanussi Electrolux ZWF 1020W User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
WASHING MACHINE
ZWF 1020W
ZWF 1220W
ZWF 1220S
ZWF 1420W
ZWF 1020 W
Washing
End
Half
Load
Programme
Spin
Easy
Iron Start/
Pause Delay
Start
12 H 8 H
4 H
2 H
Options
40°
O
95°
60°
40°
30°
60°
40°
30°
40°
30°
/ 30 
30°
Wool Cold
Wool
Hand ash
Miniprogram
Spin
Drain
Coloured Economy
Synthetics
Whites
Whites Economy
Synthetics
Colour care
Synthetics
Delicates Off
Rinses
AQUACYCLE
ESSENTIAL 1000
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Installation
●This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
●It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
●All packing and transit bolts must be removed before
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section
in instructions.
●Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
competent person.
●Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
●Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does
not stand on the electrical supply cable.
●If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.
Child Safety
●This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
●Pets and children have been known to climb into
washing machines. Please check your drum before
use.
●The glass door becomes very hot during the washing
cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the
appliance whilst it is in operation.
●Keep all packaging well away from children.
●Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
Use
●Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply after use.
●Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section
in the instruction book.
●Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the
clothes.
●Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty
and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras
must NOT be machine washed.
●Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws,
stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be placed into the
machine.
●Garments which have been in contact with volatile
petroleum products should not be machine washed.
If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be
taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the
garment before placing in the machine.
●Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable
belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is
possible for such items to slip down between the tub
and the inner drum.
●Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill.
Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
●As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed
in large commercial machines because of their bulk,
please check with the manufacturer of the item
before washing in a domestic machine.
●Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes
to preserve the door seal.
●Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force
Centre. Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare
parts.
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 carefully
before installing or using the appliance.

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Contents
For the User
Important Safety Information 2
Your New Washing Machine 4
Description of the Appliance 5
Detergent dispenser drawer 5
Child safety feature 5
The Control Panel 6-7
Programme information 8
Operating Sequence 9-12
Washing 5 kg of white cotton at 95°C 9
Load the laundry 9
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 9
Select the required programme 9
Select the spin speed or option or 9
Select the required option 10
Select the delay start 10
Start the machine 10
Altering a programme 10
Interrupting a programme 10
Cancelling a programme 10
Opening the door after the programme has started 10
At the end of the programme 10
Washing 2 kg of mixed fabrics at 40°C 11
Load the laundry 11
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 11
Select the required programme 11
Select the spin speed or option or 11
Select the required option(s) 11
Start the machine 11
At the end of the programme 12
Washing Hints 13-14
Which detergent?.... 14
And in which form? 14
Wash Care Symbols 15
Washing Programmes 16-17
Guide to use the Instruction Book
The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions:
Safety instructions
Hints and tips
Environmental information
Maintenance and Cleaning 18-19
Descaling 18
After each wash 18
Maintenance Wash 18
External cleaning 18
Cleaning the dispenser drawer 18
Cleaning the drawer recess 18
Cleaning the pump 18-19
Cleaning the water inlet filter 19
The dangers of freezing 19
Emergency emptying out 19
Something Not Working 20-21
Service and Spare Parts 21
Guarantee Conditions 22
For the Installer
Installation Instructions 23
Technical Specifications 23
Unpacking 24
Positioning 24
Water inlet 24-25
Water drainage 25
Levelling 26
Special conditions 26
In the interest of the environment 26
Electrical connection 27

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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.
●The programme selector dial combines the
function of programme and temperature selection,
making it easier to set the programme.
●The programme progress display shows the delay
start, the washing phase and the end of the
programme .
●The special wool programme with its new delicate
wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
●The ECO VALVE allows total use of detergent and
reduces water consumption so saving energy.
Ecological hints
To save water and energy and help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow these
hints:
●Adjust the quantity of detergent according to the
hardness of your water supply, the amount of
laundry and the degree of soiling.
●A programme without prewash is sufficient for
normally soiled laundry.
●The machine works more economically if it is fully
loaded.
●With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited
soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be
washed at a lower temperature, so saving energy.
In the interest
of the environment
●Materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.
●Check with your local Council or Environmental
Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area
for re-cycling this appliance.
●When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
power supply cable and make the door lock device
unusable to prevent young children from being
trapped inside.
●Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised
disposal sites for your old appliance.
How do we help to protect the environment?
We use recycled paper!
Important
Your machine is fitted with a balance control device, which ensures the machine is stable during the spin.
If the wash load appears not to have been spun sufficiently at the end of the wash cycle, because it is not evenly
distributed in the drum, the balance control device may have operated. It will therefore be necessary to redistribute the
wash load manually and select a spin programme. For more detailed information see the section headed "Something
Not Working".

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Description of the Appliance
1Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Programme guide
3 Control panel
4 Door opening handle
5 Drain pump
6 Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Prewash
Main wash
Fabric softener
Child safety feature
This machine incorporates a special child safety feature
to prevent small children from being trapped inside the
machine.
To activate this device, rotate the button (without
pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is
horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore the possibility of
closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until
the groove is vertical.
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Washing
End
Half
Load
Programme
Spin
Easy
Iron Start/
Pause Delay
Start
12 H 8 H
4 H
2 H
Options
40°
O
95°
60°
40°
30°
60°
40°
30°
40°
30°
/ 30 
30°
Wool Cold
Wool
Hand ash
Miniprogram
Spin
Drain
Coloured Economy
Synthetics
Whites
Whites Economy
Synthetics
Colour care
Synthetics
Delicates Off
Rinses
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1 Detergent dispenser drawer
Programme Option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions can
be combined. These must be selected after choosing the
desired programme and before depressing the
START/PAUSE button.
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot
lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot
lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the corresponding
pilot light flashes for about 2 seconds.
2 Options button
By depressing this button you can select two different
options:
●(PREWASH): select this option if you wish
your laundry to be prewashed before the main wash
(not available for wool, handwash and
Miniprogram).
The prewash ends with a short spin in programmes
for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the
programme for delicate fabrics the water is only
drained.
●(QUICK): a very short cycle for cotton,
synthetic or delicate items that have been used or
worn for a short time.
This opti on cannot be used with the Economy
programme 60E and E40
Max. recommended load 3.5 kg.
The light corresponding to the selected option
illuminates. If an option is chosen that is not allowed
with the selected programme, both lights will flash 3
times.
The Control Panel
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Washing
End
Half
Load
Programme
Spin
Easy
Iron Start/
Pause Delay
Start
12 H 8 H
4 H
2 H
Options
12345 6 7 8 9
40°
O
95°
60°
40°
30°
60°
40°
30°
40°
30°
/ 30 
30°
Wool Cold
Wool
Hand ash
Miniprogram
Spin
Drain
Coloured Economy
Synthetics
Whites
Whites Economy
Synthetics
Colour care
Synthetics
Delicates Off
Rinses
AQUACYCLE
ESSENTIAL 1000
3 HALF LOAD button
Select this button to reduce water consumption on the
rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of cottons or
linens (maximum load size = 2.5 kg).
The machine will perform 2 rinses instead of 3.
4 EASY IRON button
Selecting this button the laundry is gently washed and
spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier.
Furthermore the machine will perform 6 rinses instead
of 3 for cotton and 4 rinses instead of 3 for synthetics.
This function can be used for cotton and synthetic
fabrics.
5 Start Pause button
After having selected the required programme, press
this button to start the machine; the corresponding pilot
light stops flashing.
To interrupt a programme which is running, depress the
Start/Pause button: the corresponding pilot light starts to
flash.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was
interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button again.
6 DELAY START button
This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the
washing programme by 12, 8, 4 and 2 hours. The delay
you have selected is indicated by the illumination of the
corresponding light.
You must select this option after you have set the
programme and before you press the START
PAUSE button.
You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before
you press the START/PAUSE button.

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If you have already pressed the START/PAUSE button,
and you wish to cancel the delay time, proceed as
follows:
• set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the
START/PAUSE button;
• press the DELAY button once, the light relevant to the
selected delay goes off .
• press the START/PAUSE button again to start the
programme.
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 the
START/PAUSE button. After you have closed the
door, press the START/PAUSE button again.
The delay start can not be selected with SPIN
and DRAIN programmes.
7 Programme progress display
When you choose the delayed start, the light relevant to
the selected delay lights up.
After the machine has started, the remaining time is
shown by the corresponding indicator light.
At the beginning of the programme, only the
WASHING light stays on. When the programme has
finished, the End pilot light comes on.
The End light flashes in the event of operating
problems:
●4 flashes: door open
●2 flashes: problem with water draining
●1 flash: problem with water supply
For more information see paragraph “Something not
working”?
4 H
2 H
8 H
Washing
End
8 Spin speed selector dial
This dial allows you to reduce the final and the
intermediate spin speeds or to select the NO SPIN
or RINSE HOLD (anti-crease) option.
The speeds on the dial refer to cotton programmes.
Position 1000 (or 1200, 1400) corresponds to 900 r.p.m.
for synthetics, wool and handwash and 700 r.p.m. for
delicates.
Position 500 corresponds to 450 r.p.m. for delicates and
500 r.p.m. for synthetics, wool and handwash.
●NO SPIN : by selecting this option all the
spinning phases are suppressed. To be used for
extremely delicate items.
The machine will add 3 rinses on cotton
programmes and 1 rinse on synthetic programmes.
●RINSE HOLD (anti-crease) : by selecting this
option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out
to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the
programme has finished the phase light END is on
and the door is blocked to indicate that the water
must be emptied out.
To do this:
●turn the programme selector dial to “O”
●select the drain or spin programme.
Using the spin speed selector dial you can choose the
desired spin. If the dial remains on position or
the machine will perform the spin
speed at 400 rpm.
●depress START button.
9 Programme selector dial
The selector dial is divided into following sections:
●Cotton and linen
●Synthetics
●Delicates and Handwash
●Wool
●Miniprogram
●Special programmes: (rinses), (drain) and
(spin)
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O
9
5
4
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E
4
0
3
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6
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E
4
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Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with Rinse Hold option . Before
selecting this programme the selector dial must be
turned to “O”. You can choose the speed by means of
the relevant selector dial to adapt it to the fabrics to be
spun.
Note: if the spin speed selector dial is on positions
1400, 1200, 1000 or 900 r.p.m. the machine performs a
long spin. On positions 700 or 500 r.p.m. the machine
performs a short spin.
This is a complete programme to be used for lightly
soiled laundry or for laundry which needs freshening up.
Max load: 2. kg .
Washing temperature: 30°C
Number of rinses: 2 .
Programme duration: 30 minutes.
Short spin at 700 r.p.m max.
Particularly delicate washing suitable for articles of
clothing whose label indicates that they must be hand-
washed .
Handwash 30°
Miniprogram
Spin
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The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or
anticlockwise.
Position 60E and E40 corresponds to the ENERGY
SAVING programme for cotton, position to cold
wash and position Oto Reset programme/Switching
OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must
be turned to position O, to switch the machine off.
ATTENTION!
If you turn the programme selector dial to another
programme when the machine is working, the lights of
the programme progress display start to flash. The
machine will not perform the new selected programme.
Programme information
The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved
by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable
Woolmark products provided that the garments are
washed according to the instructions on the garment
label and those issued by the manufacturer of this
washing machine. M9604.
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final
short spin at the speed selected by means of the relevant
dial.
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes
with the Rinse Hold option.
Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select
drain programme and depress the START/PAUSE
button.
Drain
Rinses
Wool

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Operating Sequence
Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2
litres of water into the main wash compartment of
the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve.
Then run a synthetic cycle at 60°C, without any laundry
in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub.
Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser
drawer and start the machine.
WASHING 5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95°C
Suppose you have 5 kg of heavy soiled laundry to wash.
It is white cotton and is suitable for high temperature
washing.
1. 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.
2. 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 the prewash phase, pour it into the
compartment marked .
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.
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3. Select the required programme
Turn the programme selector dial to the 95 programme.
The light START/PAUSE starts to flash
.
4. Select the spin speed or
option or
Turn the selector dial to the required position.
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5. Select the required option(s)
Select or Easy Iron if required, the corresponding
light illuminates.
6. Select the DELAY START
Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay
the start, press the DELAY START button repeatedly, to
select the desired delay. The relevant light illuminates.
7. Start the programme
Before starting up the machine check that:
●the appliance is plugged in
●the water supply tap is turned on
●the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned
●the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are
closed.
To start the selected programme, press the
START/PAUSE button; the corresponding light stops
flashing.
The WASHING light illuminates.
The machine starts operating. If you have chosen a
delayed start, the
machine will begin the
countdown.
Start/
Pause
4 H
2 H
12 H 8 H
Washing
End
Delay
Start
Half
Load Easy
Iron
Options
8. Altering a programme
You can alter the programme before it starts.
When the programme has started, you can only reset it
by turning the programme selector dial to Oand then
you can select the new programme.
The washing water remains in the tub.
Start the new programme by depressing the
START/PAUSE button.
9. Interrupting a programme
Depress the START/PAUSE button to interrupt a
programme which is running, the corresponding light starts
to flash. Depress the button again to restart the programme.
10.Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to Oto cancel a programme which
is running. Now you can select a new programme.
11.Opening the door after the
programme has started
First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the
START/PAUSE button.
If the door does not open, this means that the machine is
already heating, that the water level is above the bottom
edge of the door or that the drum is turning.
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 “O”. After about 2 minutes the door can be opened
(pay attention to the water level and temperature!).
1 2. At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
If the Rinse Hold option has been selected, the
phase light END is on and the door is blocked to
indicate that the water must be emptied out before
opening the door.
To do this first turn the programme selector dial to “O”
and then to drain programme or spin programme .
Release of the lock is also indicated by the coming on of
the END light.
Turn the programme selector dial to “O” 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.

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WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 40°C
Suppose you have 2 kg of lightly soiled mixed fabrics to
wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be
washed at a high temperature.
1. 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.
2. Measure out the detergent
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent required and pour
it into the main wash compartment .
If you wish to carry out the prewash phase, pour the
detergent into the compartment marked .
3. Measure out the fabric
softener
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.
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4. Select the required
programme
Turn the programme selector dial to the 40 programme.
The START/PAUSE light starts to flash
.
5. Select the spin speed or
option or
Turn the selector dial to the required position.
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6. Select the required option(s)
Select PREWASH or QUICK and/or EASY
IRON if required, the corresponding light illuminates.
7 . Start the machine
Before starting up the machine check that:
●the appliance is plugged in
●the water supply tap is turned on
●the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned
●the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are
closed.
To start the selected programme, press the
START/PAUSE button; the corresponding light stops
flashing.
Half
Load Easy
Iron
Options
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The WASHING pilot light illuminates.
The machine starts operating.
8. At the end
of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
If the Rinse Hold option has been selected, the
phase light END is on and the door is blocked to
indicate that the water must be emptied out before
opening the door.
To do this first turn the programme selector dial to “O”
and then to drain programme or spin programme .
The door can then be opened.
Release of the lock is also indicated by the illumination
of the END light.
Turn the programme selector dial to “O” 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.
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Pause

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Washing Hints
Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the
first few times you use the appliance.
The average weights of the most common items are
listed below as a guide:
1000g = 1 kg
Sheet 700-1000 g
Pillow case 100-200 g
Tablecloth 400-500 g
Serviette 50-100 g
Tea towel 70-120 g
Linen hand towel 100-150 g
Towelling hand towel 150-250 g
Towelling bath towel 700-1000 g
Bath robe 1000-1500 g
Man’s shirt 200-300 g
Apron 150-200 g
●Load the laundry loosely alternating large items with
small ones.
●Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric,
colour-fastness and how dirty it is.
●Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they may
unravel.
●Before washing, empty all pockets of small objects
which may have been left inside (coins, keys, screws
etc.) as these could damage the drain pump.
●When washing curtains, remove the hooks.
●Close poppers and zips and fasten loose buttons.
●It is essential to wash new coloured items separately
when washing for the first time.
●When washing fabrics requiring different wash
temperatures together, always select the lowest
temperature.
●White items should not be washed with coloured
items.
●Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks etc)
should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case.
●Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic
washing machines.
●Use the correct quantities of detergent.
●For wool, use gentle detergent only in small
quantities.
●Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care
and kept out of reach of children.
●Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are
difficult to remove and should be treated before
washing with specific products, which can be found
in most household shops. In some cases it may help
to soak the stain before washing with a special pre-
soak product or biological detergent.
●Only wool marked “Pure New Wool - washable,
preshrunk” can be washed in the machine using the
wool programme; other types of wool should be
washed in HANDWASH programme.
●If you have used the machine to wash, rinse or spin
only non-colour fast garments, there may be dye left
in the sump. To ensure any subsequent wash is not
contaminated with the dye, select and carry out a
rinse and spin programme, without any garments, to
ensure that any dye is removed from the sump.
●Once you have finished using the machine, you are
advised to unplug it and turn off the water tap.

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And in which form?
Not only are there different types of detergent, but they
are also available in different forms. Whether you chose
a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is
your own personal choice.
TRADITIONAL POWDERS
Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do
not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum.
TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS
Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of
the detergent drawer marked with the symbol , start
the machine immediately upon placing the detergent in
the dispenser drawer.
Alternatively the detergent is measured into the
specially designed dosing device* which should be
placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the
machine drum.
COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS
Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are also
known) are available in liquid or powder form, and
generally require a smaller dosage. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the most
economical usage. Pour the detergent directly into the
dispenser drawer, or alternatively measure the detergent
into the specially designed dosing device* which
should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back
of the machine drum.
* If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer,
please ensure the dosing device/ball is removed
before carrying out a drying programme.
FABRIC CONDITIONERS
These are ideal for improving ‘softness’, and also
reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing
easier. They are available in two types:
For example Lenor liquid fabric
softener, for use in the washing
machine/washer dryer. The
liquid fabric softener should be
poured into the compartment
marked with the symbol .
Follow the manufacturer’s dosage
instructions and never exceed the
MAX level.
Bounce conditioning sheets for use
in a tumble dryer. We recommend
the conditioning sheets are pinned
(using a safety pin) to an article
of laundry and placed in the
tumble dryer.
Which detergent?....
To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your
appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in
your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended
for use in automatic machines.
To maintain the appearance of your clothes and
household textiles and to make them last longer you
should use different types of detergent for different
washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.
WHITES
We recommend the Ariel product
range which is biological and
designed to provide excellent
cleaning and stain removal even
at low temperatures.
NON BIOLOGICAL
If you prefer to use a non
biological detergent, which does
not contain enzymes we
recommend Fairy. Fairy provides
good cleaning and stain removal.
COLOUREDS
For coloured items you should use a
detergent which is designed to clean
while maintaining the original colour.
Ariel Color does not contain bleach
and therefore helps to preserve
colours.
DELICATE ITEMS
When washing delicates such as
woollens, you should use a product
which is specially designed to care for
fine fabrics.
Dreft Automatic is suitable for
woollens and other delicates.
LAUNDRY BLEACH
For additional stain removal you may
wish to use a product such as Ace
Gentle Bleach which is used in addition
to your chosen detergent. Ace is
suitable for all washable fabrics
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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
BLEACHING
IRONING
DRY CLEANING
TUMBLE DRYING
WASH ACTION FABRIC
Hot iron
Warm iron
Cool iron
Cotton, Linen, Viscose
Polyester mixtures, Wool
Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester
Important Notes
For best results, always use the dispenser drawer for
dispensing detergents and liquid additives.
Once the dispenser has been filled, close it by pushing it
in gently. This is particularly important if you are using
fabric conditioner to avoid the conditioner entering the
machine prematurely.
When using liquid detergent and a prewash programme,
place the detergent into the correct compartment in the
dispenser drawer, after the prewash has finished.
95
60
50
40
40
40
Chlorine bleach may be used
May be tumble dried
with high heat setting
with low heat setting
A cross through any symbol means «DO NOT»
May be dry cleaned. Other letters and/or a bar beneath the circle will
indicate the required process to the dry cleaner.
Normal (Maximum)
Normal (Maximum)
White Cotton or Linen
without Special Finishes
Cotton, Linen or Viscose
without Special Finishes
Colourfast at 60°C.
Reduced (Medium)
Normal (Maximum)
Reduced (Medium)
Much Reduced (Minimum)
Hand wash only
Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose
with Special Finishes,
Cotton/Acrylic Mix.
Cotton, Linen or Viscose
Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C.
Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool
mixes, Polyester/wool blends.
Wool, wool mixtures, Silks
Do not machine wash
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Wash at 60°-40°-
30 °C
3 rinses
Short spin
O
SYNTHETICS
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics, underwear,
coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts,
blouses.
For cancelling the wash
programme which is
running and for
switching the machine
off
2 kg
/
EASY IRON
SPIN
/
110
Washing Programmes
Degree of soil
and type of laundry Description
Wash programme/
Washing symbol Programme
dial position Possible
options Max.
load
COLOUR
CARE
COLOUREDS
ECONOMY
WHITES
ECONOMY
WHITES
For heavy soiled cotton
items.
Non fast coloured
cotton or linen fabrics,
normally soiled, shirts,
blouses, underwear.
Lightly soiled non-fast
coulored cotton items
White cotton, for
example normally soiled
work garments, sheets,
household linen,
underwear, towels.
60E(*)
Wash at 60 °C
3 rinses
Long spin
Wash at 40 °C
3 rinses
Long spin
Wash at 30 °C
3 rinses
Long spin
Wash at 95°C
3 rinses
Long spin
/
HALF LOAD
EASY IRON
SPIN
/
HALF LOAD
EASY IRON
SPIN
/
HALF LOAD
EASY IRON
SPIN
/
/
HALF LOAD
EASY IRON
SPIN
/
5 kg
5 kg
Progr.
time
mins.
118
115
165
128
5 kg
5 kg
(*)This programme is the reference programme for the Energy label according to EEC Directive 92/75.
The programme times are intended as a guide only. The actual time will vary depending on incoming water
temperature and pressure.
Programmes for cotton and linen and synthetics
30
95
E40
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Washing Programmes
Degree of soil
and type of laundry Description
Wash programme/
Washing symbol Programme
dial position
DELICATES
Possible
options
HANDWASH
Delicate fabrics, for
example curtains
Specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing the
“Pure new wool, non-
shrink, machine
washable” label.
Special programme for
hand washing fabrics
Wash at 30 °C
3 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 40 °C-
3 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 30 °C
2 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 40 °C
3 rinses
Short spin
DRAIN
MINIPROGRAM
For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold option.
Draining of water
Programmes for delicates , handwash wool and Miniprogram
Max.
load
Progr.
time
mins.
2 kg
1 kg
1 kg
-
/
SPIN
/
SPIN
/
75
60
55
2 kg 30
1,5
SPIN
/
SPIN
/
4
SPIN Separate spin for
all fabric
Long or short spin
(see page 8)
SPIN
5 kg
30
RINSES Separate rinse cycle for
hand washed items of
all fabric
3 rinses
Short spin
EASY IRON
SPIN
/5 kg
O
For cancelling the wash
programme which is
running and for
switching the machine
off
Special short
programme for lightly
soiled synthetic or
mixed fabrics
40-
40
WOOL
+
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Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you
must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity
supply.
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 manufacturer's
instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of
lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent
mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.
Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to
preserve the door seal.
Maintenance Wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to
get a build up of residues inside the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed
on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
●The drum should be empty of laundry.
●Select the hottest cotton wash programme.
●Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a
powder (such as Ariel Futur).
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with mild
washing up liquid 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 remove
any traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartment should be removed.
Cleaning the drawer recess
Having 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
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:
• Disconnect the appliance.
• If 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 emergency emptying hose, place it in the
container and remove its cap.
• When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump
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cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry
up spillage of water when removing the cover.
•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.
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 retightened so as to stop leaks and young
children being able to remove it.
Cleaning the water inlet filter
If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime
deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged.
It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time.
Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose.
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Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush.
Tighten up the inlet hose.
The dangers of freezing
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 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 reposition
the emergency emptying hose after having put the
cap on again.
●When you intend to start the machine again, make
sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.
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 and avoid the detergent remains being
wasted.
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 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 described;
• 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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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.
During machine operation it is possible that the END light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working. (In the
model ZWF 1420 W an acoustic signal can also be heard.)
• 4 flashes = door open
• 2 flashes = the water is not drained
• 1 flash = there is no water filling
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after all checks,
the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
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.
Symptom
The machine does not start
Possible causes
● The door has not been closed.
●The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
●There is no supply at the socket
●The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.
●The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the START/PAUSE
button has not been depressed.
●The delay start has been selected.
The machine does not fill ●Ensure the water tap is open.
●The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
●The inlet hose may be squashed or kinked.
●The door has not been closed.
The machine fills then empties
immediately ●The end of the drain hose is too low.
●The end of the drain hose is submerged in water.
●There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.
The machine does not empty and/or
does not spin ●The drain hose may be squashed or kinked.
●The option or has been selected.
●The drain pump may be blocked.
●The drain hose extension, if fitted, is not correct. Follow the
instructions for connecting to the waste.
●The drainage system pipes are blocked.
●The wash load is unbalanced: redistribute the clothes inside the drum to
allow the machine to spin.
There is water on the floor ●Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used (creates too
much foam).
●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.
●The drain hose may be damaged or not securely positioned.
●The detergent dispenser drawer or recess is clogged.
●The drainage system pipes are blocked.
Unsatisfactory washing results ●Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. An
insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey and
causes lime scale to form.
●Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing
●The correct wash programme has not been selected.
●Too much laundry has been placed in the drum.