VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO: Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information: www.zanussi.com/support SAFETY INFORMATION Before beginning the installation and use of this appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage.
GENERAL SAFETY This appliance is for washing domestic-type, machine-washable • laundry only. This appliance is designed for single household domestic use • in an indoor environment. This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms, bed • & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION • Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains The installation must comply with cable need to be replaced, this must be carried relevant national regulations. out by our Authorised Service Centre. •...
• Do not touch the glass door while a programme professional repairers, and that not all spare operates. The glass can get hot. parts are relevant for all models. • Make sure that all metal objects are removed • Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and from the laundry.
Control panel Inlet hose connection Door handle Mains cable Rating plate Transit bolts Feet for levelling the appliance Hose support Drain hose The rating plate reports the model name (A) , product number (B), electrical ratings (C) and serial number (D). Mod.
UNPACKING WARNING! It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose. 1. Open the door. Remove all the items from the This is because the washing drum. machine has been tested at the factory. 4. Remove the three transit bolts and pull out the plastic spacers.
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CAUTION! Make sure there is no damage to hoses and there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the service centre for a replacement inlet hose. 1. Connect the water inlet hose to the back of the 2.
INSTALLATION ON SUSPENDED FLOORING Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. To limit vibration we recommend placing a The end of the drain hose must always waterproof wooden panel, at least 15 mm thick, be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of under the appliance.
FIXING PLATE KIT If you install the appliance on a plinth that is not an accessory supplied by ZANUSSI, secure the appliance in the fixing plates. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.
Door locked indicator. Delay start indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( • Warning code (e.g. FlexiTime bars level indicator. Drum clean indicator. Child safety lock indicator. Add garments indicator.
regularly to reduce creasing. You must drain the The display shows the indicator and the water to unlock the door. selected delay time. After touching the Start/Pause As the programme is very quiet, it is suitable for button, the appliance begins the countdown use at night time when cheaper electricity tariffs and the door is locked.
PROGRAMMES PROGRAMME CHART Reference spin Programme speed Programme description Default temperature Maximum load Spin speed (Type of load and level of soiling) Temperature range range Eco 40-60 1400 rpm 10 kg White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. (1400- 800 Normally soiled items. The energy consump- 40 °C rpm) tion decreases and the time of the washing...
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Reference spin Programme speed Programme description Default temperature Maximum load Spin speed (Type of load and level of soiling) Temperature range range 1400 rpm 10 kg White cotton items. This programme removes CleanBoost (1400- 800 micro-organisms thanks to a washing phase 60 °C rpm) with the temperature maintained above 60°C...
Liquid for col- Delicates Programme Liquid Universal Special Universal powder oureds woollens ▲ ▲ 14min Refresh ▲ ▲ 30min Rapid ▲ ▲ ▲ 60min EasyWash 1) At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended. ▲ = Recommended -- = Not recommended SETTINGS ACOUSTIC SIGNALS...
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3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry Do not put too much laundry in the drum. gets caught between the seal and the 4. Close the door firmly. door to avoid risk of water leakage and damage to the laundry.
STARTING A PROGRAMME Touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme. It is not possible to start the programme when the indicator of the button is off and doesn't flash (e.g. programme dial on a wrong position). The related indicator stops flashing and stays on. The programme starts, the door is locked.
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2. Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly 2. Wait for 1 second. The display shows until the display shows the desired delay time. Now, you can set a new washing programme. 3. Touch the Start/Pause button again to start OPENING THE DOOR - ADDING GARMENTS the new countdown.
4. Keep the door and the detergent dispenser 4. Press the ON/OFF button for a few seconds slightly ajar to prevent mildew and odours. to deactivate the appliance. 5. Close the water tap. STAND-BY OPTION DRAINING WATER OUT AFTER END OF The Stand-by function automatically deactivates the CYCLE appliance to reduce the energy consumption when:...
• Do not mix different types of detergents. • Use less detergent if: – you are washing a small load, – the laundry is lightly soiled, – there is large amounts of foam during washing. • When using detergent tabs or pods, always put them inside the drum, not in the detergent dispenser.
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ALARM CODES AND POSSIBLE FAILURES The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the tables). WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check. With some problems, the display shows an alarm code and the Start/ Pause button may flash continuously: Problem...
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Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. • Make sure that the appliance door is closed. • Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse box. The programme does •...
Problem Possible solution After the washing cycle, • Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (UP for powder deter- there are some deter- gent - DOWN for liquid detergent). gent residues in the dis- • Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser according the indi- penser drawer.
CLEANING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER the inner part of the appliance, run a maintenance wash regularly (at least once a month). Refer to "Cleaning the drum" paragraph. CLEANING THE DRUM Regularly examine the drum to prevent unwanted deposits. Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign body in the washing or tap water containing iron Clean the drum with special products for stainless...
CLEANING THE INLET HOSE AND THE VALVE FILTER 45° 20° EMERGENCY DRAIN 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry out hose.
CONSUMPTION VALUES INTRODUCTION See the web link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed informa- tion about Energy Label. The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance pro- vides a web link to the product information sheet. Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance.
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