Zanussi ZWF 1240 W User manual

WASHING MACHINE
ZWF 1240 W - ZWF 1440 W
ZWF 1640 W - ZWF 1640 S
White Cottons
Coloured Cottons
Synthetics
Delicates
Handwash
Silk
Mini 30
E-Synthetics
Wool
E-Cottons
1200
900
500
90°
60°
50°
40°
700
ZWF 1240 W
40° AA
Te p. Spin
Prewash
Wash
Rinse
Spin
End
Rinse
Drain
Spin
Delicate Spin
Prewash Extra
Quick Super
Rinse Easy
Iron Delay
Start Start/
Pause
30°
TIMELINE 1200
JETSYSTEM 6 kg
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
132989251 GB
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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 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 6-9
Operating sequence 10-12
Load the laundry 10
Measure out the detergent 10
Measure out the fabric softener 10
Switch the machine on 10
Select the desired programme 10
Select the temperature 10
Select the spin speed or the RINSE HOLD option 11
Select the desired options 11
Select the DELAY START 11
Start the programme 11
How to change a programme during its cycle 11
How to interrupt a programme during its cycle 11
How to cancel a programme during its cycle 12
How to open the door during the cycle of
a programme 12
End of programme 12
Washing Hints 13-14
Which detergent?.... 14
And in which form? 14
Wash Care Symbols 15
Washing Programmes 16-17
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 20
Something Not Working 21-22
Service and Spare Parts 22
Guarantee Conditions 23
For the Installer
Installation Instructions 24
Technical Specifications 24
Unpacking 25
Positioning 25
Installation on a suspended floor 25
Water inlet 26
Water drainage 26-27
Levelling 27
Special conditions 27
In the interest of the environment 28
Electrical connection 28
Permanent connection 29
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

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Your New Washing Machine
Your new washing machine, which is fitted with the New Jet System, meets all modern
requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent
consumption.
Even small loads are washed “economically” because the amount of water used is regulated
automatically according to the load and type of fabric.
●Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C
before draining, with the 90°C programme. This
reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent
creasing.
●The special wool programme with its new delicate
wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
●The balance control device ensures that the
washing machine remains stable when spinning.
Ecological hints
To save water and energy and help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow these
hints:
●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.
●Measure out detergent according to the water
hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of
laundry being washed.
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
1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Control panel
3 Door opening handle
4 Drain pump
5 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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4
1 2
3
White Cottons
Coloured Cottons
Synthetics
Delicates
Handwash
Silk
Mini 30
E-Synthetics
Wool
E-Cottons
1200
900
500
90°
60°
50°
40°
700
ZWF 1240 W
40° AA
Te p. Spin
Prewash
Wash
Rinse
Spin
End
Rinse
Drain
Spin
Delicate Spin
Prewash Extra
Quick Super
Rinse Easy
Iron Delay
Start Start/
Pause
30°
TIMELINE 1200 JETSYSTEM 6 kg
P1206
P1131

1 Programme selelector dial
The selector dial is divided into following sections:
• Cotton, linen
• Synthetics
• Delicates, handwash, wool, silk and mini-
programme, rinses, drain, spin and delicate spin
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or
anticlockwise.
Position E-Cottons corresponds to the ENERGY
SAVING programme for cotton 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.
2 TEMPERATURE button
“Temp.”
Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the
temperature, if you want your laundry to be washed at a
temperature different from the one proposed by the
washing machine.
Maximum temperatures are 90°C for white cotton,
60°C for coloured cotton and synthetic fabrics, 40°C for
delicate fabrics, wool and fabrics to be hand-washed,
30°C for silk and «Miniprogramme».
White Cottons
Coloured Cottons
Synthetics
Delicates
Handwash
Silk
Mini 30
E-Synthetics
Wool
E-Cottons
40° AA
Rinse
Drain
Spin
Delicate Spin
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The Control Panel
1200
900
500
90
°
60
°
50
°
40
°
700
ZWF 1240 W
40° AA
Te p. Spin
Prewash
Wash
Rinse
Spin
End
Rinse
Drain
Spin
Delicate Spin
Prewash Extra
Quick Super
Rinse Easy
Iron Delay
Start Start/
Pause
30
°
White Cottons
Coloured Cottons
Synthetics
Delicates
Handwash
Silk
Mini 30
E-Synthetics
Wool
E-Cottons
123 4 8
65 7
3 Spin speed button “Spin”
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 washing machine. The
relevant light will light up. Maximum speeds are:
• for cotton: 1200 rpm for model ZWF 1240 W;
1400 rpm for model ZWF 1440 W;
1600 rpm for models ZWF 1640 W
and ZWF 1640 S;
• for synthetic, wool, and fabrics to be handwashed:
900 rpm
• for delicate, silk fabrics, miniprogramme:
700 rpm
Rinse hold position : when you choose this option, the
machine will not drain the water of the last rinse, so as
not to crease the laundry.
At the end of the cycle, the light of the START/PAUSE
button goes off, the light and the “End” pilot light
remain lit, a flashing zero appears on the display, to
indicate that the water must be drained.
There are 2 possibilities to empty out water:
• Select programme “Drain”:
The water is emptied out without spinning.
• Select programme “Spin” or “Delicate Spin”. Select
the spin speed by means of the relevant button and
then depress the START/PAUSE button. The water is
emptied out and the laundry is spun at the selected
spin speed.
Attention! Before selecting “Drain”, the “Spin” or the
“Delicate Spin” programme the selector dial has to be
positioned on O(cancelling).

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4 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 pilot lights flash for
about 2 seconds and the message Err is displayed.
Press these buttons to select the following options:
• PREWASH: select this option if you wish your laundry
to be prewashed before the main wash (not available
for wool and handwash cycle, miniprogram and silk).
The Prewash ends with a short spin at 650 rpm in
programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas
in the programme for delicate fabrics the water is only
drained.
• EXTRA QUICK: this option can be used for lightly
soiled (not for wool, hand wash, silk and
miniprogramme) in order to obtain a good washing
programme in a short time. The washing time will be
reduced according to the type of fabric and the selected
temperature.
“Extra Quick” cannot be used with E-Cottons, 40°
AA, E-Synthetics programmes.
• SUPER RINSE: this option can be selected with all
programmes, except the wool programme and
handwash. The machine will add 2 rinses for cottons
and 1 rinse for synthetics, delicates and silk.
This option is recommended for people who are allergic
to detergents, and in areas where the water is very soft.
• EASY IRON: 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.
If this option is selected for cotton programmes, the
spin speed automaticaly will reduce to 900 rpm.
If this option is selected for synthetic programmes
with a temperature of 60°C or 50°C, the machine will
perform a washing cycle at max 40°C.
5 DELAY START button
The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60
min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a
maximum of 23 hours by means of this button.
Selecting the delayed start
• Select the programme and the required options.
• Select the delay start.
• Depress START/PAUSE button: the machine starts its
hourly countdown.
The programme will start after the selected delay has
expired.
DELAY START cannot be used with “Drain”, “Spin” or
“Delicate spin”.
Cancelling the delayed start
• Depress START/PAUSE button.
• Depress DELAY START button until “0’”is
displayed.
• Depress START/PAUSE button again.
6 DISPLAY
The display shows the following information:
Duration of the programme - Delayed start -
Incorrect option selection - Alarm code - End of
programme.
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.
Duration of the selected programme

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The selected delay (23 hours max) set by means of the
relevant button appears on the display for 3 seconds,
then the duration of the previously selected programme
is displayed.
The countdown is updated every hour and when remain
the last 2 hours each 30 min.
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”).
Alarm codes
Incorrect option selection
Delayed start
When the programme has finished a flashing zero is
displayed.
7 START/PAUSE button
This button has two functions: Start - Pause.
•Start:
After having selected the required programme, press this
button to start the machine; the corresponding pilot light
stops flashing.
If you have selected the delayed start, the machine
begins its countdown. The duration of the programme or
the delay appears on the display.
•Pause
To interrupt a programme which is running, depress the
Start/Pause button: the corresponding pilot light starts
start to flash.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was
interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button again.
Start/
Pause
End of programme

9
8 Programme phase indicator
lights
By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights
corresponding to the various phases making up the
programme come on.
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 programme the “End” pilot light
illuminates.
The “End” pilot light flashes in the event of operating
problems. And the relative alarm code appears on the
display.
EE1100= the machine does not fill
EE2200= the machine does not empty
EE4400= the door has not been closed
To eliminate the problem, see paragraph “Something not
working”.
Programme information
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin
at maximum speed.
The spin speed can be reduced by depressing “Spin”
button. The final spin is foreseen only for cotton items
as in the spin programme.
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in
programmes with the Rinse hold .
Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select
programme “Drain” and depress the START/PAUSE
button.
Drain
Rinse
Prewash
Wash
Rinse
Spin
End
Separate long spin at max.speed for hand washed
garments. Use this for cotton items. You can reduce the
speed by means of “Spin” button to adapt it to the
fabrics to be spun.
Separate short spin at 700 rpm for hand washed
garments. Use this for synthetic, delicate,
wool/handwashed, silk items. You can reduce the speed
by means of “Spin” button to adapt it to the fabrics to be
spun (only in the model ZWF 1240 W).
This is a complete programme that can be combined
with the following options: spin speed reduction (only
in the model ZWF 1240 W), rinse hold and delayed
start.
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
Final spin speed 700 r.p.m.
To reset a programme and to switch off the machine
turn the selector dial to O. Now a new programme can
be selected.
O = Cancelling/OFF
Mini 30’
Delicate Spin
Spin

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Operating Sequence
Before the first wash we recommend to 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.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, pour detergent into
the appropriate compartment marked .
3.Measure out the fabric
softener
If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment
marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark.
Close the drawer gently.
P1195
P1194
P0004
4. Switch the machine on
Turn the selector dial to the desired programme to
switch the appliance on.
To switch the appliance off turn it to O.
5. Select the desired programme
Turn the selector dial to the desired position: the lights
corresponding to the different phases making up the
selected programme illuminate.
The duration of the programme appears in the display.
6. Select the temperature
Press the “Temp.” button if you wish to select a
temperature value different from the one proposed by
the washing machine. The relevant light will light up.
90
°
60
°
50
°
40
°
Te p.
30
°
Prewash
Wash
Rinse
Spin
End
White Cottons
Coloured Cottons
Synthetics
Delicates
Handwash
Silk
Mini 30
E-Synthetics
Wool
E-Cottons
40° AA
Rinse
Drain
Spin
Delicate Spin
White Cottons
Coloured Cottons
Synthetics
Delicates
Handwash
Silk
Mini 30
E-Synthetics
Wool
E-Cottons
40° AA
Rinse
Drain
Spin
Delicate Spin

1111
7. Select the spin speed or the
RINSE HOLD option
Press the “Spin” button repeatedly, in order to select the
desired spin speed or the option. The relevant light
will light up.
If you select the option, the machine will stop at the
end of the programme with the water still in the tub.
ZWF 1240 W ZWF 1420 W
ZWF 1640 S - ZWF 1640 W
8. Select the desired options
If your laundry is very dirty, it may be advisable to
select the “Prewash” option.
If you wish the laundry to undergo an extra rinse, select
the “Super Rinse” option.
If your laundry is only slightly soiled, select the “Extra
Quick” option.
Selecting the “Easy Iron” option your laundry is gently
washed and spun to avoid any creasing.
Select the OPTIONS button so as to cause one or few
lights to light up.
Prewash Extra
Quick Super
Rinse Easy
Iron
1600
1200
900
700
Spin
1400
1200
900
700
Spin
1200
900
700
500
Spin
9. Select the DELAY START
To delay starting of the programme, press the DELAY
start button. The figures corresponding to the selected
delay will be displayed for about 3 seconds, after which
the duration of the selected programme will appear on
the display.
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.
10. 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 washing machine
will begin the countdown.
The display will show the duration of the programme or
the selected delay.
11. How to change a programme
during its cycle
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 O and then
you can select the new programme. Start it by
depressing the START/PAUSE button.
12. How to interrupt a
programme during its cycle
Depress the START/PAUSE button to interrupt a
programme which is running, the corresponding light
starts to flash. Depress the same button again to restart
the programme.
Delay
Start

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13. How to cancel a programme
during its cycle
Turn the selector dial to Oto cancel a programme
which is running. Now you can select a new
programme. The water in the drum will be not emptied
out.
14. How to open the door during
the cycle of a programme
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 turning the selector dial
to O. After about 3 minutes the door can be opened
(pay attention to the water level and temperature!). To
restart the programme switch on the machine and select
again the desired programme and options.
15. End of programme
The washing machine stops automatically.
If the Rinse hold option has been selected, the light
of the START/PAUSE button goes off, the light and
the “End” pilot light remain lit to indicate that the water
must be drained before opening the door. The display
shows a flashing zero.
To empty out the water you can select programme
“Drain”, the water is emptied out without spinning or
select programme “Spin” or “Delicate Spin”. Select the
spin speed by means of the relevant button and then
depress the START/PAUSE button. The water is emptied
out and the laundry is spun at the selected spin speed.
Turn the programme selector dial to Reset Oto switch
the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the washing machine.
Check whether the drum is completely empty, by
rotating it with your hand. The purpose of this is to
prevent any items of laundry from remaining
accidentally in the drum, where they might get damaged
in a subsequent wash (e.g. by shrinking) or bleed colour
into another load of laundry.
We advise you to close the water supply tap and
disconnect the plug from the socket.
Leave the door ajar in order to air the washing machine.

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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 the wool
programme; other types of wool should be washed
by hands.
●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
including silks, woollens and coloureds.

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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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Washing programmes
The programme times are intended as a guide only. The actual time will vary depending on incoming water
temperature and pressure.
* In compliance with EC directive 92/75 the consumption figures indicated on the Energy label refer to this
programme E -Cottons at 60°C.
** Fabrics washed with this programme have a washing efficiency result of AA.
Programme for cotton, linen and synthetics
Type of laundry Description
Programme dial
position
Possible
options
Max.
load
White cotton, for example:
sheets, household linen,
underwear, towels.
Economy wash for whites or
fast coloured cotton or linen
fabrics, normally soiled, shirts,
underwear, towels.
Coloured cotton or linen
fabrics, normally soiled, shirts,
blouses, underwear.
Coloured cotton, for example:
shirts, blouses, underwear,
towels, house-hold linen.
Wash at 30°-60°C
3 rinses
Long spin
Wash at 40°-50°-
60°C
3 rinses
2 rinses on ZWF
1640S - W)
Long spin
Wash at 40 °C
3 rinses
2 rinses on ZWF
1640S - W)
Long spin
Wash at 30°-90°C
3 rinses
Long spin
PREWASH
EXTRA
QUICK
SUPER RINSE
EASY IRON
SPIN/
PREWASH
EXTRA
QUICK
SUPER RINSE
EASY IRON
SPIN/
PREWASH
SUPER RINSE
EASY IRON
SPIN/
PREWASH
SUPER RINSE
EASY IRON
SPIN/
6 kg
6 kg
Progr.
time
mins.
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
140
ZWF 1640W
ZWF 1640S
143
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
119
ZWF 1640W
ZWF 1640S
122
6 kg
6 kg
White Cottons
Coloured-
Cottons
40º AA
**
Synthetics
E-Cottons
*
E-Synthetics
Synthetic or mixed fabrics,
underwear, coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts, blouses.
Wash at 30°-60°C
3 rinses
Short spin
PREWASH
EXTRA
QUICK
SUPER RINSE
EASY IRON
SPIN/
PREWASH
SUPER RINSE
EASY IRON
SPIN/
Economy wash for synthetic or
mixed fabrics, normally soiled.
Wash at 40°C
3 rinses
Short spin
3 kg
3 kg
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
133
ZWF 1640W
ZWF 1640S
99
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
139
ZWF 1640W
ZWF 1640S
135
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
87
ZWF 1640W
ZWF 1640S
90
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
87
ZWF 1640W
ZWF 1640S
90

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ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
58
ZWF 1640W-S
58
Washing programmes
Programme for delicates, handwash , wool , silk and Mini 30’. Special programmes.
Type of laundry Description
Programme dial
position
Delicates
Possible
options
Rinse
Handwash
Delicate fabrics, for example
acrylics, polyester mixtures.
Silk fabrics.
Delicate fabrics, for example
curtains, silks to be hand
washed.
Wash at 30°-40°C
3 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 30 °C
3 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 30 °C
2 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 30°-40°C
3 rinses
Short spin
Spin
Mini 30’
Separate rinse cycle for hand
washed cotton or linen items .
Separate spin for
cottons.
3 rinses with liquid
additive, if
required. Long spin
at max. speed.
Drain and spin at
max. speed
Max.
load
Progr. time
mins.
3 kg
2 kg
1 kg
6 kg
6 kg
PREWASH
EXTRA QUICK
SUPER RINSE
SPIN/
SPIN/
3 kg
SUPER RINSE
EASY IRON
SPIN/
SUPER RINSE
SPIN/
SPIN/
Wash at 30°-40°C
3 rinses
Short spin
2 kg
SPIN/
Delicate Spin
Separate spin for
all fabric.
Short spin
SPIN
(only ZWF 1240 W)
6 kg
Drain
For emptying out the last rinse
water in programmes with the
Rinse Hold option.
Draining of water -
O
Reset/off
For cancelling the wash
programme which is running
and for switching the machine
off.
Special programme for
extremely delicate items.
Wool
Silk
Specially tested programme for
wool garments bearing the
“Pure new wool, non-shrink,
machine washable” label.
SPIN
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
57
ZWF 1640W-S
57
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
57
ZWF 1640W-S
57
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
39
ZWF 1640W-S
39
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
30
ZWF 1640W-S
31
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
45
ZWF 1640W-S
48
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
2
ZWF 1640W-S
2
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
10
ZWF 1640W-S
13
ZWF 1240W
ZWF 1440W
6
ZWF 1640W-S
6

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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.
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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
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.
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• 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.
Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush.
Tighten up the inlet hose.
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The dangers of freezing
If the machine is installed in a place where the
temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as
follows:
• Remove the plug from the socket.
• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet
hose from the tap.
• 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.
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is
removed, avoiding the formation of ice and,
consequently, breakage of the affected parts.
When you use the machine again, make sure that
the ambient temperature is above 0°C.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to
empty out the machine:
• pull out the plug from the power socket;
• close the water tap;
• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
• open the pump door;
• place a bowl on the floor 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.