● 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 Zanussi spare parts.
Contents For the User Important Safety Information Your New Washing Machine Description of the Appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Child safety feature The Control Panel Programme information Operating Sequence Washing 5 kg of white cotton at 95°C Load the laundry Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Select the required programme Select the spin speed or option “RINSE HOLD”...
Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. ● The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme. ●...
Description of the Appliance 1Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Control panel 4 Door opening handle 5 Drain pump 6 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.
The Control Panel ZWF 1621W 1 Detergent dispenser drawer Programme 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.
• set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start/Pause button; • press the Delay Start button once, the light relevant to the selected delay goes off . • press the Start/Pause button again to start the programme. Important! ●...
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position 60E and E40 corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme for cotton, position wash and position O to 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.
The light Start/Pause starts to flash. 4. Select the spin speed or option RINSE HOLD or NO SPIN Turn the selector dial to the required position. ZWF 1421S ZWF 1621W - ZWF 1621WS and, if you wish to 5. Select the required option(s) Select Daily required, the corresponding light illuminates.
6. Select the Delay Start Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the Delay Start button repeatedly, to select the desired delay. The relevant light illuminates. 7. Start the programme Before starting up the machine check that: ●...
WASHING 2.5 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 40°C Suppose you have 2.5 kg of lightly soiled mixed fabrics to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 1. Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards.
7. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: ● the appliance is plugged in ● the water supply tap is turned on ● the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned ● the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed.
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...
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.
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 Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen and synthetics Degree of soil Wash programme/ and type of laundry Washing symbol For heavy soiled cotton Whites items. White cotton, for example normally soiled Whites work garments, sheets, Economy household linen, underwear, towels. Coloured cotton or Coloureds linen fabrics, normally...
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Washing Programmes Programmes for delicates Wash programme/ Degree of soil Washing symbol and type of laundry Delicate fabrics, for Delicates example curtains Special programme for Handwash hand washing fabrics Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the Wool “Pure new wool, non- shrink, machine washable”...
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.
up spillage of water when removing the cover. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by • rotating it. • Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. • Screw the pump cover fully in. •...
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. During machine operation it is possible that the “End” light flashes and an acoustic signal can also be heard to indicate that the machine is not working.
Long Mile Road - Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel: +353 (0)1 4090751 Email: service.eid@electrolux.ie To buy accessories, consumables and spare parts at our online shop please visit: http://www.zanussi- electrolux.co.uk Possible causes ● The internal packing has not been removed.
Electrolux appliance or for further information on Zanussi Electrolux products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our websi te at www.zanussi.co.uk Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if, within 12...
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.
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.
Water inlet Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Do not use previously used hoses for water connection. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply.
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.
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.
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