Zanussi ZWF 1217 W Instruction Booklet

Zanussi owners manual front-load washer zwf 1217 w

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WASHING MACHINE

ZWF 1217 W
GB
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
132989120

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  • Page 1: Washing Machine

    WASHING MACHINE ZWF 1217 W INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 132989120...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents For the User Important Safety Information Your New Washing Machine Description of the Appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Child safety feature The Control Panel Turning the acoustic signal off Operating Sequence Load the laundry Measure out the detergent Measure out the fabric softener Switch the machine on Select the required programme/fabric Select the temperature...
  • Page 4: Your New Washing Machine

    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 before draining, with the 95°C programme.
  • Page 5: Description Of The Appliance

    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.
  • Page 6: The Control Panel

    The Control Panel 1 “On/Off” button Press this button to switch the washing machine on. The display (8) will show three blinking dashes or a blinking zero. You will find more detailed explanations on pages 7-8 (see “DISPLAY”). Press the On/Off button again to switch the machine off.
  • Page 7: Options Button

    You can change the spin speed by means of “Spin” button and then depress Start/Pause . Important! If you accidentally press the “Skip Reset” button more than once, the display will show three blinking dashes. To drain the water, select any washing programme by means of the FABRICS button, then press “Skip Reset”...
  • Page 8: Skip/Reset Button

    • Delay start, a time value indicated in hours and selected by means of the relevant button. The delay time is displayed for 3 seconds, then the duration of the selected programme reappears. After you have pressed the Start/Pause button, the countdown begins, and the delay time value decreases by one unit every hour.
  • Page 9: Delay Start Button

    To select rinses & spin, the programme must be paused, now press the Skip button once, the wash LED goes out. To select spin only, the programme must be paused, now press the Skip button twice. The wash & rinses LED,s go out. To select Drain the programme must be paused, now press the Skip button three times, the wash - rinses - spin LED,s go out.
  • Page 10: Operating Sequence

    Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
  • Page 11: Select The Temperature

    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 Rinse Hold option. The relevant light will light up. If you select the Rinse Hold option, the machine will stop at the end of the programme with the water still in the tub.
  • Page 12: Start The Programme

    If it is necessary to drain the water in order to change the programme in progress, proceed as follows: • PAUSE the machine by pressing the Start/Pause button; • press the Skip Reset button repeatedly, until only the Drain light remains lit; •...
  • Page 13: Washing Hints

    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 Pillow case Tablecloth Serviette Tea towel Linen hand towel...
  • Page 14: Which Detergent

    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.
  • Page 15: Wash Care Symbols

    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.
  • Page 16: Washing Programmes

    Washing programmes Type of laundry and Programme/ Load symbols on temperature labels 5 kg Cottons White cotton: 60°-95°C e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen 5 kg Cottons Coloured 60°-50°-40°- 30°C cotton: e.g. shirts, blouses, underwear, towels, house- hold linen 5 kg Cottons 60°...
  • Page 17: Maintenance And Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 18: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

    • 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. •...
  • Page 19: Something Not Working

    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.
  • Page 20: Service And Spare Parts

    For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk. For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us at the address below: Zanussi Electrolux Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel: +353 (0)1 4090751 Email: service.eid@electrolux.ie...
  • Page 21: Guarantee Conditions

    Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this ZANUSSI ELECTROLUX appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or...
  • Page 22: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
  • Page 23: Unpacking

    Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the machine is to be transported again. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws.
  • Page 24: Water Inlet

    Water inlet Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance to connect to the water supply. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply.
  • Page 25: Water Drainage

    2. Onto a sink outlet spigot. If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove any blanking plug that may be in place. Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if required, ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine.
  • Page 26: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance’s rating plate.
  • Page 27 From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx.

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