Zanussi ZKF 221 User manual

WASHER-DRYER
ZKF 220 - ZKF 221
XC
MADE IN ITALY
ZKF 220
500
700
900
1200 PREWASH
WASH
RINSE
RINSE HOLD
DRAIN
SPINNING
DRYING
END
EXTRA DRY
STORE DRY
IRON DRY
START/
PAUSE
DELAY
START
SUPER
RINSE
NIGHT
CYCLE
PREWASH
SPIN
COTTONS
SYNTHETICS
DELICATES
AB
C
D
F
G
H
K
L
M
N
P
Q
AUTOMATIC
DRY
TIME
DRY
DRAIN SPIN
OFF / RESET RINSES
ELECTRONIC
1200 rpm
COTTONS
COTTON drying
COLOURS economy
WHITES
COLOURS
COLOURS
COLOURS
WHITES economy
95°
95°
60°
40°
40°
30°
B
A
C
D
F
G
40°
40°
30°
30°
30°
M
P
SYNTHETICS
SYNTHETICS economy
SYNTHETICS
SYNTHETICS
SYNTHETICS drying
SYNTHETICS
60°
40°
30°
60° N
30°
SOFTENERS
Q
DELICATES
DELICATES
WOOL
WOOL and HANDWASH
WOOL
SOAK
SHORT CYCLE
DELICATES
Extra Capacity
H
K
L
USER MANUAL
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Dear customer,
Please read these operating instructions carefully
and pay particular attention to the safety notes
indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you
keep this instruction booklet for future reference and
pass it on to any future owners.
Transport damages
When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the
Service Centre.
The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:
The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly
important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of
the appliance.
Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.
Our contribution to the protection of the
environment: we use recycled paper.
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Contents
Maintenance 27-28
Door seal 27
Bodywork 27
Detergent dispenser drawer 27
Drain pump 27-28
Water inlet filter 28
Emergency emptying out 28
The dangers of freezing 28
Something not working? 29-30
Warnings 4-5
Disposal 5
Tips for environmental protection 5
Technical specifications 6
Installation 7
Unpacking 7
Positioning 7
Water inlet 7
Water drainage 8
Electrical connection 8
Your new washer-dryer 9
Description of the appliance 9
Door locked pilot light 9
Detergent dispenser drawer 9
Use 10
Control panel 10
Controls 10-14
Washing hints 15
Sorting the laundry 15
Temperatures 15
Before loading the laundry 15
Maximum loads 15
Laundry weights 15
Removing stains 15
Detergents and additives 16
Drying hints 17
International wash code symbols 18
Operating sequence 19-22
Washing programmes 23-25
Timed drying 26
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Installation
• All internal packing must be removed before using
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to
the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective
transit devices are not removed or are not
completely removed. Refer to the relevant
paragraph in the instruction book.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
plumber.
• After having installed the machine, check that it is
not standing on its electrical supply cable.
• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,
ensure that air can circulate freely between the
feet and the floor.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It
must not be used for purposes other than those for
which it was designed.
• Only wash and dry fabrics which are designed to
be machine washed and dried. Follow the
instructions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. Follow the
instructions in the instruction book.
• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such
as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause
extensive damage.
• Do not machine wash garments saturated with
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.
If such fluids have been used to remove stains
prior to washing, wait until they have completely
evaporated from the fabric before placing
garments in the appliance.
• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a
cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting
trapped between the drum and the tub.
• If you use a liquid detergent with a dispenser which
has to be placed directly in the drum, remember to
remove this dispenser before drying.
Warnings
• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
softener. An excessive amount could damage the
laundry.
• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
appliance is not in use. This preserves the door
seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.
• Always check that water has emptied out before
opening the door. If not, drain the water following
the instructions in the instruction book.
• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water
tap after use.
General safety
• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by
qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons could cause serious
danger. Contact your local Service Centre.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug
itself.
• During high temperature wash programmes and
during the drying cycle the door glass may get hot.
Do not touch it!
The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
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Disposal
Tips for environmental protection
Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene
This means that they can be recycled by disposing of
them properly in appropriate collection containers.
Machine
Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
Help to keep your country tidy!
To save water, energy and to help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow these
tips:
• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without
prewashing in order to save detergent, water and
time (the environment is protected too!).
• 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.
• Measure out detergent according to the water
hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of
laundry being washed.
• The machine will consume less energy if the
laundry is adequately spun before being dried.
Child safety
• Children are often not aware of how dangerous
electrical appliances can be. When the machine is
working, children should be carefully supervised
and not be allowed to play with the appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger
of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into
the drum. To avoid this the machine incorporates a
special feature. 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.
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
order to prevent children from becoming trapped
inside while playing.
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Technical specifications
DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 60 cm
WASHING DRYING
MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 5.5 kg (ZKF 220) 2.5 kg (ZKF 220)
6.5 kg (ZKF 221) 3 kg (ZKF 221)
Synthetics 2.5 kg (ZKF 220) 2.5 kg (ZKF 220)
3 kg (ZKF 221)) 2 kg (ZKF 221)
Delicates 2.5 kg (ZKF 220) -
3 kg (ZKF 221) -
Woollens/Handwash 2.0 kg -
SPIN SPEED 1200 rpm max
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W
MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A
WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa
Maximum 800 kPa
This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:
73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage
89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
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Installation
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed
before using 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.
1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the two
rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins.
Lay the machine on its back, taking care not to
squash the hoses. This can be avoided by
placing one of the corner packing pieces between
the machine and the floor.
2. Remove the polystyrene block from the bottom of
the machine and release the two plastic bags.
3. Very carefully slide out the left polythene bag,
removing it towards the right and then
downwards.
4. Very carefully slide out the right polythene bag,
removing it towards the left and then upwards.
5. Set the machine upright and remove the
remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin.
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3
1
P0001
P1129
6. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will
find in the envelope 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.
Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or
out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar
materials under the machine to compensate for any
unevenness in the floor.
Water inlet
Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4"
thread.
The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the
machine can be turned in any direction. Simply
loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the
fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.
P0021
P1088
P1051
P0002
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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:
Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic
hose guide supplied with the machine. In this
case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked
when the machine is emptying.
This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece
of string or attaching it to the wall.
In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be
above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm
above the ground.
Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less
than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.
The end of the drain hose must always be
ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe
must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain
hose.
The drain hose must not be kinked.
For a correct functioning of the machine the
drain hose must remain hooked on the proper
support piece situated on the top part of the back
side of the appliance.
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P0022
Electrical connection
This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V,
single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can
take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also
taking into account any other appliances in use.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability
should this safety measure not be
observed.
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted.
In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug
supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1363A) fuse
must be used.
Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason,
proceed as described below.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
The wire coloured green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter «E»
or by the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal «N» or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal marked «L» or coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray
strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be
secure over the outer sheath.
WARNING:
A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket
is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of
safely.
GREEN & YELLOW
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 A
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Your new washer-dryer
This new washer-dryer meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and
detergent consumption.
•The possibility of selecting the temperature, spin speed and all the options offered by this machine gives
you truly “customised” washing.
• The DELAY START option allows you to delay starting of the wash programme to any time of day, so
allowing you for instance to make use of overnight economy electricity tariffs.
•The programme progress display shows the programme steps selected and the programme phase which
is running.
•The special HANDWASH programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens and
delicate items with extreme care.
•The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin.
•The drying programmes will give your wash that soft, relaxed feel whatever the weather.
•The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Control panel
3 Door handle
4 Drain pump
5 Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Prewash
Main wash
Fabric softener, starch
Description of the appliance
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4
3
1 2
XC
MADE IN ITALY
ZKF 220
500
700
900
1200 PREWASH
WASH
RINSE
RINSE HOLD
DRAIN
SPINNING
DRYING
END
EXTRA DRY
STORE DRY
IRON DRY
START/
PAUSE
DELAY
START
SUPER
RINSE
NIGHT
CYCLE
PREWASH
SPIN
COTTONS
SYNTHETICS
DELICATES
AB
C
D
F
G
H
K
L
M
N
P
Q
AUTOMATIC
DRY
TIME
DRY
DRAIN SPIN
OFF / RESET RINSES
ELECTRONIC
1200 rpm
COTTONS
COTTON drying
COLOURS economy
WHITES
COLOURS
COLOURS
COLOURS
WHITES economy
95°
95°
60°
40°
40°
30°
B
A
C
D
F
G
40°
40°
30°
30°
30°
M
P
SYNTHETICS
SYNTHETICS economy
SYNTHETICS
SYNTHETICS
SYNTHETICS drying
SYNTHETICS
60°
40°
30°
60° N
30°
SOFTENERS
Q
DELICATES
DELICATES
WOOL
WOOL and HANDWASH
WOOL
SOAK
SHORT CYCLE
DELICATES
Extra Capacity
H
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Use
Extra Capacity
MADE IN ITALY
ZKF 220
500
700
900
1200 PREWASH
WASH
RINSE
RINSE HOLD
DRAIN
SPINNING
DRYING
END
EXTRA DRY
STORE DRY
IRON DRY
START/
PAUSE
DELAY
START
SUPER
RINSE
NIGHT
CYCLE
PREWASH
SPIN
CO T T ON S
SYNTHETICS
DELICATES
AB
C
D
F
G
H
K
L
M
N
P
Q
AUTOMATIC
DRY
TIME
DRY
DRAIN SPIN
OFF / RESET RINSES
ELECTRONIC
1200 rpm
COTTONS
COTTON drying
COLOURS economy
WHITES
COLOURS
COLOURS
COLOURS
WHITES economy
95°
95°
60°
40°
40°
30°
B
A
C
D
F
G
40°
40°
30°
30°
30°
M
P
SYNTHETICS
SYNTHETICS economy
SYNTHETICS
SYNTHETICS
SYNTHETICS drying
SYNTHETICS
60°
40°
30°
60° N
30°
SOFTENERS
Q
DELICATES
DELICATES
WOOL
WOOL and HANDWASH
WOOL
SOAK
SHORT CYCLE
DELICATES
110 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91112
XC
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Control panel
1 Detergent dispenser drawer and
programme chart
2 Programme selector dial
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or
anticlockwise on the desired programme.
Positions B, Dand Jcorrespond to the ENERGY
SAVING programmes.
Position corresponds to the “cold wash” and
position to the “handwash”.
: shortened wash for lightly soiled laundry .
At the end of the programme the selector dial
must be turned to position O.
AB
C
D
F
G
H
K
L
M
N
P
Q
3 Spin speed button
Press this button repeatedly to change the spin
speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a
speed different from the one proposed by the
machine. The relevant light will light up.
Maximum speeds are:
• for cotton: 1.200 r.p.m.;
• for synthetic fabrics, wool and handwash: 900
r.p.m.;
• for delicate fabrics and short cycle : 700 r.p.m.
If you select the option all the spinning phases
are suppressed. To be used for extremely delicate
items.
This function is not available for cotton and linen.
4 PREWASH button
Selecting this option the machine performs a
prewash cycle at 30° C max. The prewash ends with
a short spin at 650 r.p.m. in programmes for cottons
and synthetics, and with emptying of the water for
delicates.
This option is not available with the wool and
handwash programmes.
To be used to wash heavily soiled laundry.
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5 NIGHT CYCLE button
When you choose this option, the machine will not
drain the water of the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle
the laundry.
As all spinning phases are suppressed, this washing
cycle is very quiet and it can be useful at night or in
times with a more economical power rate.
On cotton and synthetic programmes the rinses will
be performed with more water.
At the end of the cycle, the light corresponding to the
option NIGHT CYCLE and the RINSE HOLD pilot
phase light are on, the START/PAUSE button light
will flash, to indicate that the water must be drained.
A static zero will appear on the display.
To complete the cycle, choose one of the following
options:
• select (drain) programme:
the machine will drain water without spinning.
Before selecting the programme, the selector
dial must be turned on position O.
• press only the START/PAUSE button:
the machine will drain the water, then spin the
laundry at the maximim speed provided for the
selected programme.
• select the spin speed:
select the desired spin speed by means of the
relevant button and then press the START/PAUSE
button.
6 SUPER RINSE button
Can be used with all programmes except the wool
programme. The machine performs 4 rinses instead
of 3.
This option is recommended for people who are
allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is
very soft.
7 AUTOMATIC DRY button
By means of this button you can choose the required
degree of drying for cottons and synthetics:
Extra dry (cottons)
Store dry (cottons and synthetics)
Iron dry (cottons)
The corresponding pilot light illuminates.
The drying time is automatically adjusted by the
machine: the laundry will be dried to the selected
degree of dryness.
8 TIME D RY button
Push this button if you wish to carry out a timed
programme instead of an electronic programme.
To select the drying time push the button until the
drying time you want appears in the display.
For COTTON you can select a drying time from 10
minutes to 130 minutes.
For SYNTHETICS you can select a time from 10
minutes to 100 minutes.
9 DELAY START button
By means of this button he start of the wash
programme can be delayed up to a maximum of 24
hours.
Selecting the delayed start:
• select the programme and the required options
• select the delay time
• depress the START/PAUSE button: the machine
starts its hourly countdown.
The programme will start after the selected delay has
expired.
Altering or cancelling the delayed start:
• depress START/PAUSE button
• depress DELAY START button until the required
time is displayed or the symbol “oh” is displayed
• depress “START/PAUSE” button again.
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10 Display
The display shows the following information:
Cancelling – Duration of the programme –
Delayed start – Incorrect option selection –
Alarm code – End of programme.
If a programme has been cancelled – programme
selector dial on position O– display and all the lights
are off.
After selecting a programme, the duration is
displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05).
The duration is calculated automatically on the basis
of the maximum recommended load for each type of
fabric.
After the programme has started, the time remaining
is updated every minute.
The drying time is displayed in hours and minutes or
only minutes.
After the programme has started, the time remaining
is updated every minute.
1.20
Drying time
2.05
Duration of the selected programme
Start
The selected delay (24 hours max) set by means of
the relevant button appears on the display 3
seconds, then the duration of the previously selected
programme is displayed.
The countdown is updated every hour.
If an option which is not compatible with the set wash
programme is selected, the message Err is displayed
for 2 seconds.
In the event of operating problems, some alarm
codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see
paragraph “Something not working”).
E20
Alarm codes
Incorrect option selection
Delayed start
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When the programme has finished a flashing zero is
displayed.
If the NIGHT CYCLE option has been selected the
display shows a static zero.
11 START/PAUSE button
This button has three functions:
•Start: after you have selected the desired
programme and options, press this button to start
the machine. The light above the button will stop
flashing and remain lit.
If you have selected a delay start by means of
button 9, the countdown will begin and will be
shown on the display.
•Pause: when you press this button again, the
programme in progress is interrupted. The light
above the button will start flashing. To restart the
programme, press the button again.
•Draining of water: pressing this button the water
at the end of Q programme (soak) will be drain.
The water in the programme with NIGHT CYLCLE
(relevant light is on) option is drained and the
laundry is spun.
0
End of programme 12 Programme phase indicator
lights
When you select a programme, the lights relevant to
the phases that form the programme light up.
After you have started the programme, only the light
relevant to the phase that is currently being carried
out will remain lit.
At the end of the cycle only the END light remains
on.
Programme information
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate
fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol.
Select this programme for heavily soiled laundry.
Pour the detergent into the compartment .
This programme is not suitable for wool.
The machine performs a soak at 30°C and stops with
the water in the drum. The water can be emptied out
by depressing the START/PAUSE button or turning
the selector dial on position O, selecting the
programme , reducing the spin speed if required
and then depressing the START/PAUSE button.
Important!
• If the water is not emptied out within 18 hours, the
machine empties automatically.
• At the end of the soak (after having emptied out
the water) you can select the washing programme.
Turn first the programme selector dial to position
O, then select the programme and depress the
START/PAUSE button.
Q = Soak
P, , = Wool
PREWASH
WASH
RINSE
RINSE HOLD
DRAIN
SPINNING
DRYING
END
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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
spin at 1200 r.p.m.
The spin speed can be reduced by depressing SPIN
button.
Hand washed garments can be softened with this
programme.
The m forms 1 rinse, followed by a final spin at the
max. speed, which can be reduced by depressing
SPIN button.
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in
programmes with the NIGHT CYCLE option or at the
end of programme Q(soak).
Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then
select programme and depress the
START/PAUSE button.
Separate spin at the maximum speed for hand
washed garments. You can reduce the speed by
means of SPIN button to adapt it to the fabrics to be
spun.
This is a complete programme that can be
combined with the following options: SPIN speed,
NIGHT CYCLE.
To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or
which needs freshening up.
Max load 3 kg.
Washing temperature 30°C
Programme duration 30 minutes
2 rinses.
Final spin speed 700 r.p.m.
To reset a programme or to switch the machine off
turn the selector dial to O. Now can a new
programme be selected.
O = Cancelling/Off
= Short cycle
= Spin
= Drain
= Softeners
= Rinses
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Washing hints
Sorting the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment
label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions.
Sort the laundry as follows:
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.
Temperatures
95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen
(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)
60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments
(e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in
linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for
lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).
(cold) for delicate items (e.g. net curtains),
30°-40° mixed laundry including synthetic fibres
and woollens.
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites
may lose their “whiteness” in the wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash; they
should therefore be washed separately the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in the
laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks
and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub
particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or
detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie
them up in a bag or net.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the
programme charts.
General rules:
Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;
Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than
one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient
use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe 1200 g
napkin 100 g
quilt cover 700 g
sheet 500 g
pillow case 200 g
tablecloth 250 g
towelling towel 200 g
tea cloth 100 g
night dress 200 g
ladies’ briefs 100 g
man’s work shirt 600 g
man’s shirt 200 g
man’s pyjamas 500 g
blouse 100 g
men’s underpants 100 g
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water
and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them
prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried
stains, soak overnight in water with a special
detergent then rub in the soap and water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain
remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the
stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay
the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with
the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust
removing product used cold. Be careful with rust
stains which are not recent since the cellulose
structure will already have been damaged and the
fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites
and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and
fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*),
lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat
stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual
marks from white fabrics with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and
treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any
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Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will depend on
the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and
hardness of the water used.
Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees”
of hardness. Information on hardness of the water
in your area can be obtained from the relevant water
supply company, or from your local authority.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on
quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
– you are washing a small load,
– the laundry is lightly soiled,
– large amounts of foam form during washing.
residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric
first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any
residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then
rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated
spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of
detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid
waste and protect the environment. Although
biodegradable, detergents contain substances
which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate
balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of
fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour,
washing temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents
may be used in this appliance:
– powder detergents for all types of fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max)
and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature
wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of
fabric, or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in
the appropriate compartments of the dispenser
drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a
programme without prewash must be selected.
The washing machine incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer
compartment marked just before starting the
programme.
Any fabric softener or starching additives must be
poured into the compartment marked before
starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations
on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX»
mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
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Drying hints
As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation
principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open and the
drain hose must drain water into a sink or into
the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle.
Load
Warning:
Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values
must be divided before being dried, otherwise
poor results will be obtained.
Garments not suitable for drying
• Particularly delicate items such as synthetic
curtains, woollen and silk, garments with metal
inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as
anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and
duvets must not be machine dried.
• Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials
similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried;
they represent a fire hazard.
• Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions
or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions
must not be machine dried in order to avoid the
formation of harmful vapours.
Drying symbols on garment labels
Always look at the garment label to check whether
garments can be machine dried.
The following symbols refer to drying:
Machine drying is usually possible
Normal drying (normal temperature)
Gentle drying (reduced temperature)
Do not machine dry
Duration of the drying cycle
The drying time can vary according to
• the final spin speed;
• the required degree of drying (extra dry, store dry
or iron dry);
• the type of laundry;
• the size of load.
The usual drying times for the timed programmes are
indicated in the programme chart. As you become
more familiar with the appliance, you will discover
the drying times that best suit your needs according
to the various type of fabric. It is a good idea to make
a note of these times.
Fibre residue
After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it is
advisable to perform the rinse programme to be
sure that any residue that may remain in the tub is
completely removed and does not stick to garments
dried afterwards.
After each drying cycle the filter should be
checked and cleaned.
Additional drying
Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the
programme, set another short drying cycle.
Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or
shrinking of fabrics, avoid excessive drying.
max. load
(dry weight)
2.5 kg (ZKF 220)
3 kg (ZKF 221)
2.5 kg
Linen and cottons
Synthetics
Sort of laundry
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International wash code symbols
These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.
Energetic wash
Delicate wash
Max. wash
temperature
95°C
Max. wash
temperature
60°C
Max. wash
temperature
40°C
Max. wash
temperature
30°C
Hand wash Do not
wash
at all
Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach
Ironing Hot iron
max 200°C
Warm iron
max 150°C
Lukewarm iron
max 110°C
Do not iron
Dry cleaning Dry cleaning
in all solvents
Dry cleaning in
perchlorethylene,
petrol, pure alcohol,
R 111 & R 113
Dry cleaning
in petrol,
pure alcohol
and R 113
Do not
dry clean
Drying Flat On the line On clothes
hanger
Tumble dry
high
temperature
low
temperature
Do not
tumble dry
95
60
60
40
40
40
30
30
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4. Select the desired programme
Turn the programme selector dial to desired position:
the light corresponding to the different phases lights
up.
The display shows the duration of the programme.
5. Select the spin speed or the
(no spin)
Press the SPIN button repeatedly, in order to select
the desired spin speed or the (no spin) option.
The relevant light will light up.
6. Select the desired options
The light corresponding to the depressed button
illuminates.
SUPER
RINSE
NIGHT
CYCLE
PREWASH
500
700
900
1200
SPIN
PREWASH
WASH
RINSE
RINSE HOLD
DRAIN
SPINNING
DRYING
END
AB
C
D
F
G
H
K
L
M
N
P
Q
Operating sequence
Wash only
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 cotton cycle at 60°C, with the
machine empty, in order to remove any
manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash
compartment and start up the machine.
1. Place the laundry in the drum
Open the door.
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 recommended by the
manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the
main wash compartment .
If you wish to carry out the prewash or the soak
(progr. Q), pour detergent into the appropriate
compartment marked .
3. Measure out the additives
If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment
marked without exceeding the «MAX» mark.
P1135
P1134
P0004
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9. How to change a programme
during its cycle
Before you make any change, you must cancel the
programme which is running turning the programme
selector on position O.
Select the the new programme and then depress the
START/PAUSE.
The water of the washing will not be drained.
10. How to open the door during
the cycle of a programme
You can open the door, after having set the machine
to PAUSE, provided the following conditions exist:
• the machine is not in the heating phase beyond
55°C;
• the level of the water is not high;
• the drum is not turning.
If these requirements are met, when you pause the
machine, the door can be opened.
Should it not be possible to open the door, and
should it be absolutely necessary to do so, switch
the machine off turning the programme selector to
position O.
After approximately 3 minutes, you can open the
door.
Pay attention to the level and temperature of the
water in the machine!
Select the programme again and depress the
START/PAUSE button.
7. Select the DELAY START
Before you start the programme, if you wish the
starting to be delayed, press the DELAY START
button repeatedly, or keep it pressed, to select the
desired delay. The selected delay time value (up to
24 hours) will appear on the display for 3 seconds,
then the duration of the programme will appear
again.
During this period it is possible to load other laundry:
• depress START/PAUSE button;
• load the laundry;
• close the door and depress START/PAUSE button
again
8. Start the programme
Press the START/PAUSE button. The relevant light
will stop flashing, and only the light relevant to the
phase that is in progress will remain lit.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will
begin the countdown.
The display will show the duration of the programme
or the selected delay.
If the DELAY START option has been selected,
the machine begins the countdown. The display
shows the duration of the programme or the
delayed time.
START/
PAUSE
DELAY
START
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