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WASHING MACHINE
ZWF 1227 W
ZWF 1427 W
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132 978 490 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 2 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 int
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 3 Contents Maintenance and Cleaning 17-19 For the User Descaling 16 Important Safety Information 2 After each wash 16 Your New Washing Machine 4 Maintenance Wash 16 External cleaning 16 Description of the Appliance 5 Cleaning the dispenser drawer 16 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Child safety feature 5 Cleaning the drawer recess 16 Cleaning the pump 16-17 The Control Panel 6-9 Cleaning the water inlet filter 18 Operating Sequence 10-11 The dangers of freez
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 4 Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Even small loads are washed “economically” because the amount of water used is regulated automatically according to the load and type of fabric. ● Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C In the interest of the before draining, with the 95°C programme. This environment reduces thermal s
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 5 Description of the Appliance This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The possibility of selecting the programme/temperature and all the options offered by this washing machine gives you truly “customised” washing. • The automatic cooling of the washing water from 95° to 60°C before draining reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing. • The E
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 6 The Control Panel
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1 Detergent dispenser drawer IMPORTANT! By pressing the Intensive and Start Pause buttons 2 Programme selector dial simultaneously for about 3 secondes, the acoustic signal is
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 7 • Select programme “Spin”. Select the spin speed by 6 “Option” button means of the relevant button and then depress the Press this button to select the following options: Start/Pause button. The water is emptied out and ● Prewash: select this option if you wish your laundry the laundry is spun at the selected spin speed. to be prewashed before the main wash (not available Attention! Before selecting the “Drain” or the “Spin” for Wool and Mini 30° progr
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 8 • The washing machine has stopped with water in After you have pressed the “Start/Pause” button, the the tub, at the end of a programme with the countdown begins, and the delay time value decreases “Rinse Hold” or “Night Cycle” by one unit every hour and then, when 2 hours remain, option: this is indicated by a flashing zero. The the time decreases in 30 minute intervals. “Door” light will be lit and the door will be locked. You can delay the start of
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 9 You can change the delay time at any moment, 10 Programme phase indicator before you press the Start/Pause button. lights If you have already pressed the Start/Pause button, and When you select a programme, all the pilot lights are you wish to cancel the delay time, proceed as follows: off. • set the washing machine to Pause by pressing the “Start/Pause” button; • press the “Delay Time” button until the display shows the symbol «0 0’’». •
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 10 Operating Sequence Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 4. Switch the machine on and litres of water into the main wash compartment of select the desired programme the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C, with the machine Turn the selector dial to the desired programme to empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue switch the appliance on. The display will show the from the drum an
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 11 • the level of the water is not high; If you select the “Night Cycle” option, the machine will stop at the end of the programme with the water If these requirements are met, when you pause the still in the tub. washing machine, the “Door” pilot light goes off and the door can be opened. Should it not be possible to open the door (“Door” pilot 7. Start the programme light on), and should it be absolutely necessary to do Press the “Start/Pause” button.
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 12 Washing Hints ● Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the Use the correct quantities of detergent. first few times you use the appliance. ● For wool, use gentle detergent only in small quantities. The average weights of the most common items are ● listed below as a guide: Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care and kept out of reach of children. 1000g = 1 kg ● Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are Sheet 700-1000
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 13 And in which form? Which detergent?.... Not only are there different types of detergent, but they To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your are also available in different forms. Whether you chose appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended your own personal choice. for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance o
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.46 Pagina 14 Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL WASH ACTION FABRIC White Cotton or Linen Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Co
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.47 Pagina 15 Washing programmes Consumptions* Programme/ Fabrics Type of laundry Available options Load Water temperature Energy kWh litres Spin reduction/ Sheets, household 95° Night Cycle White linen, towels, 7 Kg 2.6 68 cotton Intensive, Prewash, Cottons tablecloths Quick, Extra rinse Spin reduction/ White Sheets, household E60° Cottons Night Cycle cotton or 62 1.19 linen, towels, 7 Kg fast Economy Intensive, Prewash, tablecloths colours Extra rinse Fast colo
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.47 Pagina 16 Washing programmes Consumptions* Programme Load Programme Available options Water description Energy kWh litres 3 rinses Spin reduction/ Rinses Long spin at max. 7 Kg 0.1 51 Night Cycle speed Extra rinse Drain For emptying out the last rinse of the programmes Water draining 7 Kg - - - with “Rinse hold” / or “Night Cycle” option Drain and long spin at Spin Spin reduction 7 Kg - - max. speed* Mini 30° Spin reduction/ Wash at 30°C 2 rinses 3 Kg 0.3 40
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.47 Pagina 17 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. should be removed. 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
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.47 Pagina 18 • 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 • Place a container close to the pump to collect any securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young spillage. childre
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.47 Pagina 19 Important! Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the Drain programme. This will activate the ECO valve and avoid the detergent remains being wasted. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: • pull out the plug from the power socket; • close the water tap; • if nece
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132978490.qxd 10/01/2007 10.47 Pagina 20 Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. During machine opera
