Care And Cleaning - Zanussi ZWI 7120 WA User Manual

• To use the correct quantity of detergent, check
the water hardness of your domestic system.
Refer to "Water hardness".
WATER HARDNESS
If the water hardness in your area is high or
moderate, we recommend that you use a water
softener for washing machines. In areas where the

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the appliance with soap and warm water
only. Fully dry all the surfaces.
CAUTION! Do not use alcohol,
solvents or chemical products.
DESCALING
If the water hardness in your area is high or
moderate, we recommend that you use a water
descaling product for washing machines.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale
and rust particles.
To remove rust particles use only special products
for washing machines. Do this separately from the
laundry wash.
Always obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
MAINTENANCE WASH
With the low temperature programmes it is possible
that some detergent stays in the drum. Perform a
maintenance wash regularly. To do this:
• Remove all laundry from the drum.
DOOR SEAL
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Regularly examine the
seal and remove all ob-
jects from the inner part.
water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a
water softener.
To know the water hardness in your area, contact
your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of the water softener.
Obey the instructions that you find on the
packaging of the product.
CLEANING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
Clean regularly the washing powder and additive
dispenser drawer.
• Replace the drawer and run the rinse
programme without any clothes in the drum.
CLEANING THE DRAIN FILTER
The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly if:
• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;
• the appliance makes an unusual noise during
draining phase due to objects such as safety
pins, coins and so on blocking the pump;
• a problem with water draining is detected (see
chapter 'Troubleshooting' for more details).
• Press the catch down-
wards and pull it out to
remove the drawer.
• Flush it out under a
tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated
powder.
• Remove the top part of
the additive compart-
ment to aid cleaning.
• Make sure that all
washing powder resi-
due is removed from
the upper and lower
part of the recess.
• Use a small brush to
clean the recess.