Zanussi Electrolux ZWT 8121 User manual

User manual
ZWT 8121
Washing machine

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Thank you for choosing a first class
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will provide you with lots of pleasure in
the future. The Electrolux ambition is to
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that make your life more comfortable.
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to study this manual so that you can
take advantage of the benefits of your
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4contents
Contents
Warnings ........................................... 5
Description of the appliance .............. 7
How to run a wash cycle ? ................ 8
Washing guide ................................ 12
Programmes table ........................... 14
Consumption .................................. 15
Care and cleaning ........................... 16
Operating problems ........................ 17
Technical specifications ................... 20
Installation ....................................... 20
Environment .................................... 23
The following symbols have been used
in this user guide :
Important information about con-
cerning your safety and informa-
tion on how to avoid damaging
the appliance.
General information.
Information concerning the envi-
ronment.

warnings 5
Warnings
These warnings are for the safety of
you and others around you.
Please read these points carefully
before installing and using your ap-
pliance. Thank you for your atten-
tion.
Keep this user manual with your ap-
pliance. If the appliance is sold or gi-
ven to another person, please make
sure this user manual is included.
This way, the new user will have the
relevant operating instructions and
warnings.
General safety
• Do not modify or attempt to modify
this appliance. This would put your-
self in danger.
• Ensure that all coins, safety pins,
brooches, screws etc have been
removed before starting a washing
programme. If left in washing, they
can seriously damage the appliance.
• Use the amount of detergent recom-
mended in the paragraph “Using the
right amount of detergent”.
• Put small items together (socks, belts
etc.) in a small linen bag or pillow
case.
• Unplug and close inlet hose tap after
using appliance.
• Always disconnect the power supply
from the appliance before cleaning or
maintenance.
• Do not machine wash clothes with
ribbing, unfinished or torn material.
Installation
• Unpack or ask for the appliance to
be unpacked immediately upon deli-
very. Check the outside of the
appliance is not damaged in any way.
Report all transit damage to your
retailer.
• Remove all transit bolts and packa-
ging before installing the appliance.
• Connection to the water supply must
be carried out by a qualified plumber.
• If your domestic electrical circuit
needs adapting to allow the
appliance to be plugged in, use a
qualified electrician.
• Ensure that, after installation, the
power cable is not trapped under the
appliance.
• If the appliance is installed on carpe-
ted floor, ensure that the carpet does
not obstruct any ventilation ducts
located at the base of the appliance.
• The appliance must be equipped
with an earthed power plug which
conforms to regulations.
• Before connecting your appliance to
the power supply, carefully read the
instructions in the chapter entitled
“Electrical connection”.
• Replacing the power cable should
only be carried out by an authorised
service engineer.
• The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for any damage resulting
from incorrect installation.

6warnings
Precautions to be taken against
frost
If your appliance is exposed to tempera-
tures below 0°C, the following precau-
tions must be taken :
• Close the tap and disconnect the
inlet hose.
• Place the end of this hose and the
drain hose in a basin on the floor.
• Select the Drain programme let it run
until the end of the cycle.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply by turning the program
selector to “Stop”.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Replace the inlet hose and drain
hose.
This way, the water remaining in the ho-
ses will be drained away, avoiding any
ice formation which would damage your
appliance.
Before turning your appliance on again,
ensure that it is installed in an area whe-
re the temperature will not fall below
freezing.
Use
• Your appliance is intended for normal
domestic use. Do not use the
appliance for commercial or industrial
purposes or for any other purpose.
• Refer to the instructions on the label
of each item before washing.
• Do not put items into the washing
machine which have had stains
removed with petrol, alcohol, trichlo-
rethylen etc. If such stain removers
have been used, wait until the pro-
duct has evaporated before putting
these items into the drum.
• Your appliance has been designed
for use by adults. Ensure children do
not tamper or play with it.

Description of the appliance 7
Description of the appliance
The control panel
Lid handle
Lever for moving the appliance
Adjustable levelling feet
Dispenser box
Prewash
Wash
Softener (do not fill above the MAX
symbol )
The control panel
Programme selector
Spin speed selector
“Temperature” pushbutton
“Option” pushbutton
“Extra rinse” pushbutton
Lights of cycle progress
“Start/Pause” pushbutton
“Delay start” pushbutton
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8How to run a wash cycle
How to run a wash cycle?
Using for the first time
• Ensure the electrical and water con-
nections comply with the installation
instructions.
• Remove the polystyrene insert and
all other items inside the drum.
• Run an initial wash cycle at 90°C,
without any washing but with deter-
gent to clean the water tank.
Daily use
Loading washing
• Open the lid of the appliance.
• Open the drum by depressing the loc-
king button A : The two shutters
unlock automatically.
• Load the washing, close the drum
and the lid of your washing machine.
Before closing the lid of your appliance,
ensure that the drum is properly closed :
• When the two shutters are closed,
• locking button A released.
Proportioning of detergents
Your washing machine has been desi-
gned to reduce your water and deter-
gent consumption. You can therefore
reduce the amounts recommended by
detergent manufacturers.
Pour the amount of washing powder into
the washing and prewash com-
partments if you have selected the
“prewash” option. Pour fabric softener
into the compartment if necessary .
If you use another detergent type, refer
to the section “detergents and
additives” in the washing guide.
Selection of desired programme
You can find the right programme for
different types of washing in the
programme table (see “Programme
table”).
Turn the programme selector to the
required programme. The “Start/Pause”
pushbutton flashes green.
If you turn the programme selector to
another programme while a cycle is in
progress, the appliance will ignore the
new selected programme. The “Start/
Pause” pushbutton flashes red for a few
seconds.
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How to run a wash cycle 9
Selecting the temperature
Press the “Temperature”
pushbutton repeatedly to
increase or decrease the
temperature if you want
your washing to be washed
at a different temperature to
the one selected by the ap-
pliance. The symbol
means a cold wash.
Selecting the spin speed
Turn the spin
speed selector
on the desired
speed. You can
also select “No
spin”*, “Rinse
hold” *or
“Night silence
plus” *.
The maximum speeds are :
for Cottons, Synthetics, Easy iron, Wool,
Handwash : 850 rpm,
for Delicates, Silk, Mini programme : 700
rpm.
At the end of the programme, if you have
selected “Rinse hold” or “Night
silence plus” , you then need to select
a “Spin”, “Delicate Spin” or “Drain”
programme to finish the cycle.
“Night silence plus”
The washing machine does not empty
the water after the final rinse which pre-
vents the washing from creasing. Be-
cause there are no spin cycles, the
washing programme is very quiet and
can be selected at night. In Cotton and
Synthetics programmes, the rinsing cy-
cle uses more water.
“Rinse hold”
The washing machine will not drain the
water from the last rinse, so will not
crease the laundry.
Selecting options
You must select the
different options af-
ter selecting the
programme and
before pressing the
“Start/Pause” pus-
hbutton (see “Pro-
gramme table”).
Press the desired button(s) ; the corres-
ponding lights come on. If pressed
again, the lights go out. If one of the op-
tions is not compatible with the selected
programme, the “Start/Pause” pushbut-
ton flashes red.
“Eco” option
This option allows you to choose a lower
temperature programme which is as
effective as a higher temperature wash
programme.
“Super Quick” option
The washing time will be reduced
depending on the programme selected.
“Prewash” option
The appliance runs a prewash at 30°C
max. The prewash finishes with a short
spin cycle for cotton or synthetic
programmes, and with an empty cycle
for delicates programmes.
*depending on model

10 How to run a wash cycle
“Extra rinse” option
The washing machine will add one or
more rinses during the cycle.
This option is recommended for people
with sensitive skin and in soft water
areas.
Tempo ra ry :
Press the “Extra rinse” pushbutton.
The option is only active for the selected
programme.
Permanent :
Hold down the “Temperature” and
“Option” pushbuttons for a few se-
conds. The option is permanently acti-
vated, even if the appliance is switched
off. To deactivate it, repeat the process.
“Delay start”
This option allows you to delay the start
of a wash programme by 3, 6 or 9 hours
by pressing the “Delay start”
pushbutton.
You can change or cancel the delayed
start time at any time before you press
the “Start/Pause” pushbutton, by pres-
sing the “Delay start” pushbutton
again (when all indicators are off, the
wash programme will start immediately).
If you have already pressed the “Start/
Pause” pushbutton and you want to
change or cancel the delayed start, pro-
ceed as follows :
• To cancel the delayed start and start
the cycle immediately, press “Start/Pau-
se” and then “Delay start” . Press
“Start/Pause” to start the cycle.
• To change the timer delay period, you
must go through the “Off” position
and reprogram your cycle.
The lid will be locked during the delayed
start time. If you need to open it, you
must first pause the appliance by pres-
sing the “Start/Pause” pushbutton. After
closing the lid again, press the “Start/
Pause” pushbutton.
Start of the programme
Press the “Start/Pause”
pushbutton to start the
cycle ; the corresponding
light will come on green.
It is normal for the programme selector
to remain stationary during the cycle.
The light corresponding
to the current cycle is illu-
minated.
: Prewash + Wash
: Rinse + Spin
: End
Interrupting a programme
Adding washing during the first 10
minutes
Press the “Start/Pause” pushbutton :
the corresponding light will flash green
while the appliance is paused. The lid
can only be opened around 2 minutes
after the washing machine has come to
a stop. Press the “Start/Pause” pus-
hbutton again to continue the program-
me.

How to run a wash cycle 11
Modifying the programme in pro-
gress
Before making any changes to the cur-
rent programme, you need to pause the
washing machine by pressing the “Start/
Pause” pushbutton. If the modification is
not possible, the “Start/Pause” pus-
hbutton flashes red for a few seconds. If
you still decide to change the program-
me, you must cancel the current pro-
gramme (see below).
Cancelling the programme
If you want to cancel the programme,
turn the programme selector to the “Off”
position.
End of the programme
The washing machine stops
automatically ; the “Start/Pause”
pushbutton goes out and the light “End”
comes on. The lid can only be opened
around 2 minutes after the washing
machine has come to a stop.
Turn the programme selector to the
“Off” position.
Remove washing
Unplug and close water inlet tap.
We recommend leaving the lid and drum
open after use to ventilate the water
tank.
Standby mode
If the appliance is on but no commands
are selected for 10 min before or after a
cycle, it goes into standby mode. All the
lights go out and “Start/Pause” flashes
slowly.
To exit standby mode, simply press any
pushbutton or turn the programme
selector.

12 washing guide
Washing guide
Sorting and preparing the washing
• Sort washing by type and care label
(refer to International symbols section
below) : normal wash for tough
fabrics which can withstand intense
washing and spinning cycles ; deli-
cate wash for delicate fabrics which
need to be treated with care. For
mixed loads, loads with items of dif-
ferent types of material, choose a
programme and a temperature suita-
ble for the most fragile material.
• Wash whites and colours separately :
Otherwise, whites will be coloured or
will turn grey.
• New coloured clothes often contain
excess dye. It is recommended to
wash such items separately the first
time. Follow care instructions “wash
separately” and “wash separately
several times”.
• Empty pockets and unfold items.
• Remove loose buttons, pins and fas-
teners. Close zip fasteners, tie ups
laces and straps.
• Turn multilayered fabrics (sleeping
bags, anoraks, etc.), coloured head-
wear, wool and material with printed
designs inside out.
• Wash small fragile items (socks,
tights, bras, etc) in a net bag.
• Take special care with curtains.
Remove hooks and place net cur-
tains in a net or bag.
Wash loads depending on type of
materials
The amount of washing placed in the
drum must not exceed the maximum
capacity of the washing machine. This
capacity can vary depending on the type
of materials. Reduce the quantity if
washing is heavily soiled or made of ab-
sorbant material.
Not all textiles have the same volume in
the drum or the same water absorption
levels. In general, the drum must there-
fore be filled :
• to full capacity but avoiding exces-
sive pressure on cotton, linen and
cotton/linen mixtures,
• to half capacity for processed cot-
tons and synthetic fibres,
• to a third of its capacity for very fra-
gile items such as net curtains and
woollens.
For mixed loads, fill drum depending on
most fragile materials.
Detergents and additives
Only use detergents and additives desi-
gned for use in a washing machine. Re-
fer to manufacturer’s recommendations
and also Dispenser box and Using the ri-
ght amount of detergent sections.
We do not recommend mixing different
types of detergents. This may spoil the
washing.
The amount of detergent to be used de-
pends on the size of the load, the hard-
ness of the water and how heavily soiled
the washing is.
If the water is soft, reduce the amount
slightly. If the water contains lime scale
(a descaler is recommended) or if the
washing is heavily soiled or stained, in-
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You can obtain information on the hard-
ness level of water in your area by con-
tacting your water company or other
competent source.
There are no restrictions on the use of
powder detergents.
Liquid detergents must not be used
when a prewash has been selected. For
cycles without prewash, they can be ad-
ded either via means of a dosing ball, or
in the detergent compartment. In either
case, the wash cycle must be started
immediately.
Detergent tablets or doses must be pla-
ced in the detergent compartment of
your appliance’s dispenser box.
For stain removal before a wash cycle,
please refer to manufacturer’s recom-
mended amounts and instructions. If
you use a detergent to remove stains,
the wash cycle must be started imme-
diately.
International symbols
NORMAL
WASH
Wash at 95°C Wash at 60°C Wash at 40°C Wash at 30°C
Hand wash Do not wash
DELICATE
WASH
BLEACHING Whitewashing (bleach) allowed (cold only and in dilu-
ted solution)
No whitewashing (bleach)
IRONING High temperature
(max 200°C)
Mid temperature
(max 150°C)
Low temperature
(max 100°C)
Do not iron
DRY
CLEANING
Dry cleaning
(all common solvents)
Dry cleaning
(all common solvents
except trichlorethylene
Dry cleaning
(only oil-based solvents
and R113)
Do not dry clean
High
temperature
Mid
temperature
DRYING Dry flat Hang dry Dry on clothes
hanger
Tumble drying
permitted
Do not tumble dry

14 programmes table / consumption
Programmes table
Programme / Type of washing Load Possible options
Cottons* : White or colour, e.g., normally soiled work
clothes, bed linen, table linen, body linen, towels.
5,5 kg Prewash
Super quick
Eco**
Extra rinse
Rinse hold
Night silence plus
Delay start
Synthetics : Synthetic fabrics, body linen, coloured
fabrics, non-iron shirts, blouses.
2,5 kg
Easy iron : Reduces creasing and makes ironing
easier.
1,0 kg Prewash
Extra rinse
Rinse hold
Delay start
Delicates : For all delicate materials, for example,
curtains.
2,5 kg Prewash
Super quick
Extra rinse
Rinse hold
Night silence plus
Delay start
Wool : Machine washable wool carrying the labels
“pure new wool, machine washable, does not shrink”.
1,0 kg
Rinse hold
Night silence plus
Delay start
Handwash : Very delicate items carrying the “wash
by hand” label.
1,0 kg
Silk : Fabric machine washable at 30°C. 1,0 kg
Soak : Soaking for very dirty washing. The drum
stops full of water.
5,5 kg Delay start
Mini programme : For lightly soiled fabrics except
for wool.
2,5 kg Delay start
Rinses : Hand washed items can be rinsed in this
programme.
5,5 kg Extra rinse
Rinse hold
Night silence plus
Delay start
Delicate Rinse : Hand washed items can be rinsed
in this programme.
2,5 kg
Drain : Runs an empty cycle after a Rinse hold or (Ni-
ght Silence Plus).
5,5 kg
Spin : A spin cycle from 500 to 850 rpm after a Rinse
hold (or Night silence plus).
5,5 kg Delay start

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Consumption
Delicate spin : A delicate spin cycle after a Rinse
hold (or Night silence plus).
2,5 kg Delay start
* Reference programme for test conforming to CEI 456 standard (60° Cottons programme with Eco
option).
** Cannot be used with programmes lower than 40°C.
Programme
Washing type
Temperatu-
res
Average
consumption**
°C Litres kWh Time
Cottons*- 90 67 2,20 140-150
Synthetics - 60 48 0,85 90-100
Easy iron - 60 55 0,65 125-135
Delicates - 40 53 0,55 60-70
Wool - 40 48 0,45 55-65
Handwash - 40 48 0,45 55-65
Silk 30 40 0,30 25-35
Soak 30 20 0,20 15-25
Mini programme 30 40 0,35 25-35
Rinses -32 0,05 50-60
Delicate Rinse -45 0,04 35-45
Drain - - 0,002 0-10
Spin - - 0,015 10-20
Delicate spin - - 0,015 5-15
* Reference programme for test conforming to CEI 456 standard (60° Cottons programme with Eco
option) : 49 L / 1,04 kWh / 140 min
** Average figures which can vary depending on conditions of use.
Consumptions shown refer to the maximum temperature for each programme.
Programme / Type of washing Load Possible options

16 care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
Descaling the appliance
To descale the appliance, use an appro-
priate non-corrosive product designed
for washing machines. Read product la-
bel for recommended amounts and how
often descaling should be carried out.
The exterior
Use warm soapy water to clean the ex-
terior of the appliance. Never use alco-
hol, solvents or similar products.
Dispenser box
To clean, proceed as follows :
Object trap
Regularly clean out the object trap
which is located at the bottom of the
drum :
Water inlet filters
To clean the 2 filters, proceed as follows :
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operating problems 17
Operating problems
Numerous checks were carried out on your appliance before it left the factory.
However, should you notice a malfunction, please refer to the sections below before
contacting the after-sales service.
Problems Causes
The washing machine
doesn’t start or doesn’t fill :
• the appliance isn’t plugged in correctly, the
electrical installation isn’t working,
• the lid of your appliance and the drum shutters
aren’t closed firmly,
• the programme start command hasn’t been
properly selected,
• there is a power failure,
• the water supply has been cut off,
• the water inlet tap is closed,
• the water inlet filters are dirty,
• a red tab appears on the water inlet hose.
The appliance fills but
empties straight away :
• the drainage U-piece is fixed too low (see instal-
lation section).
The washing machine
doesn’t rinse or doesn’t
empty :
• the drain hose is blocked or bent,
• the drainage filter is obstructed,
• the out of balance detector has been activated :
washing is unevenly distributed in the drum,
• the “Drain” programme or “Night Silence Plus”
or “Rinse hold” option have been selected,
• the height of the drainage U-piece is unsuitable.
You have found water
around the washing
machine :
• too much detergent has caused foam to over-
flow,
• the detergent is unsuitable for machine
washing,
• the drainage U-piece isn’t attached correctly,
• the water inlet hose is leaking.
Wash is unsatisfactory : • the detergent is unsuitable for machine
washing,
• there is too much washing in the drum,
• the wash cycle is unsuitable,
• there isn’t enough detergent.

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The appliance vibrates, is
noisy :
• the appliance hasn’t been untied properly (see
untying section),
• the appliance isn’t level and is unbalanced,
• the appliance is too close to the wall or furni-
ture,
• washing is unevenly distributed in the drum,
• the load is too small.
the wash cycle is much too
long :
• the water inlet filters are dirty,
• the power or water supply has been cut off,
• the motor overheating detector has been acti-
vated,
• the water inlet temperature is lower than usual,
• the foam detection security system has been
activated (too much detergent) and the washing
machine has begun draining the foam,
• the out of balance detector has been activated :
an extra phase has been added to distribute
washing more evenly in the drum.
The washing machine
stops during a wash cycle :
• the water or electricity supply is defective
• a Rinse hold has been selected,
• the drum shutters are open.
The lid doesn’t open at the
end of the cycle :
• the “immediate opening”*light is not lit,
• the temperature inside the drum is too high,
• the lid unlocks 1 - 2 minutes after the end of the
cycle*.
The “Start/Pause”
pushbutton** flashes red*** :
• the lid isn’t closed properly.
The “Start/Pause”
pushbutton** flashes
red***:
• the drainage filter is obstructed,
• the drain hose is blocked or bent,
• the drain hose is fixed too high (see “Installa-
tion” section).
• the drainage pump is blocked,
• the standpipe is blocked.
The “Start/Pause”
pushbutton** flashes
red***:
• the water inlet tap is closed,
• the water supply has been cut off.
Problems Causes

operating problems 19
Softener runs directly into
the drum when filling the
dispenser box :
• you have gone past the MAX indicator.
* Depending on model.
**On some models, the audible signals can sound.
*** After solving any problems, press the ‘Start/Pause’ pushbutton to restart the
interrupted programme.
Problems Causes

20 technical specifications / installation
Technical specifications
Installation
Remove all protective packaging for
transit before using for the first time.
Keep in case needed for future transit :
Transporting a non-secured appliance
may damage internal components and
cause leakages and malfunctions. The
appliance can also be damaged through
physical contact.
Unpacking
DIMENSIONS Height
Width
Depth
850 mm
400 mm
600 mm
LINE VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY
POWER CONSUMPTION
230 V / 50 Hz
2300 W
WATER PRESSURE
Connection to water supply
Minimum
Maximum
0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)
0,8 MPa (8 bar)
3/4" BSP
This appliance conforms to the CEE 89-336 directive concerning the limi-
ting of radio-electric interference and the 2006/95/CE directive concer-
ning electrical safety.
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