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Washer-
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ZKI 525

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  • Page 1 User Manual Washer- dryer ZKI 525...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure Always unplug the appliance and turn off the ● the correct use, before installing and first water supply after use, clean and using the appliance, read this user manual maintenance.
  • Page 4: Child Safety

    Never pull the power supply cable to remove ● the plug from the socket; always take hold of This appliance is designed for domestic use. ● the plug itself. It must not be used for purposes other than Never use the washer-dryer if the power ●...
  • Page 5: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Wash Fabric Softener...
  • Page 6: Control Panel And Functions

    Control panel Information The control panel is illustrated above. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the different buttons, the pilot light(s) and the display. These are represented by relevant numbers which are explained in the table below. Symbols: = Cotton, = Cold wash,...
  • Page 7 The programme selector dial allows to select a Programme selector dial and ● programme and/or to switch the machine on/off « O ». It On/Off switch can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if ●...
  • Page 8: Rinse Hold

    Functions Rinse hold Easy Iron By selecting this option the water of the last Selecting this option the laundry is gently rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this from creasing. When the programme has way ironing is easier.
  • Page 9 Display In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, (see paragraph “What to do if”) The display ( ) shows the following information: After selecting a programme the duration of the selected programme appears on the dis- play in hours and minutes.
  • Page 10: Programme Table

    Programme table Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Main wash Spin Red. / Rinse Hold, Rinses, long spin at the COTTON White and coloured Super Quick( max speed - 1200 rpm 90° - 60° - 40° - cotton (normally soiled Economy ), Easy Iron,...
  • Page 11 Programme table - Special programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Rinses, long spin at the Separate rinses cycle with Spin Red./ Rinse Hold, max speed - 1200 rpm RINSES softener, if needed, for Easy Iron, Extra Rinse hand washed cotton items Max load: 6 Kg For emptying out the...
  • Page 12: Programme Information

    Programme information With this programme it is possible to wash free time items as pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey made of hi-tech materials. JEANS Some extra rinses will be carried out by the machine. With this separate programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
  • Page 13: Washing Hints

    Washing hints Sorting the laundry Maximum loads Follow the wash code symbols on each Recommended loads are indicated in the garment label and the manufacturer’s washing programme charts. instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, General rules: coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;...
  • Page 14: Removing Stains

    Removing stains Detergents and additives Stubborn stains may not be removed by just Good washing results also depend on the water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to choice of detergent and use of the correct treat them prior to washing. quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment.
  • Page 15: Drying Hints

    Quantity of detergent to be used Degrees The type and quantity of detergent will depend Level Characteristic German French on the type of fabric, load size, degree of °dH °T.H. soiling and hardness of the water used. soft 0-15 Water hardness is classified in so-called «degrees»...
  • Page 16: Before The First Use

    Drying cycle duration Additional drying The drying time may vary depending on: If the laundry is till dump at the end of the drying programme, select again a short drying. speed of the final spin ● dryness degree required (iron dry, store dry) Attention! Do not over dry the laundry in ●...
  • Page 17: Operating Sequence

    Operating sequence Washing At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position «O», to 1. Load the laundry switch the machine off. Open the door by carefully pulling the ATTENTION! door handle outwards. If you turn the programme selector dial to ano- Place the laundry in ther programme when the machine is working, the drum, one item at...
  • Page 18 IMPORTANT! Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some option before the If an option which is not compatible with the set programme carries it out. wash programme is selected, the message Err Before you make any change, you must pause is displayed for a few seconds and the red light the washing machine by pressing button of this button flashes for 3 times.
  • Page 19 After this procedure, it will be necessary to set the programme and the options again and then to depress button At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. Some acoustic signals sound and on the display will appear a flashing « ».
  • Page 20: Drying Only

    Drying Drying only showing three flashing zeros « ». At the end of this phase, the pilot light 9 goes off and the door can be opened. The recommended loads size is 3 kg for 6. Turn the selector dial to the «O» position to cottons and linen, and 2 kg for synthetics.
  • Page 21: Time Drying

    Time Drying Suggested Degree of drying Type of fabric Max load Spin Speed drying time in mins 4 kg 1200 170 - 190 Cotton and linen 1200 3 kg 110 - 120 Suitable for items to (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) put away without iron- 1.5 kg 1200...
  • Page 22: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning IMPORTANT! To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment should be removed. You must DISCONNECT the appliance from Remove the drawer by pressing the catch the electricity supply, before you can carry out downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out any cleaning or maintenance work.
  • Page 23 The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. Turn off the water tap. ● Unscrew the inlet hose. ● Place the end of the emergency emptying ● hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out.
  • Page 24: What To Do If

    What to do if... IMPORTANT! 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 Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red pilot light of button flashes, a few acoustic signals sound and one of the following alarm codes appears on the display to indicate that the machine is not working:...
  • Page 25 Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution The end of the drain hose is too low. The machine fills then empties • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» immediately: section. The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection. The drain pump is clogged.
  • Page 26 Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. The door will not open: • Wait until the pilot light has gone out. There is water in the drum. •...
  • Page 27: Technical Data

    Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution The drying time has not been selected. • Select the drying time. The water tap is not turned on • Open the water tap. The drain filter is clogged The machine does not dry or does •...
  • Page 28: Consumption Values

    Consumption values Programme Water Energy Programme duration consumption consumption (in litres) (in kWh) Cotton 90°C Cotton 60°C 1.02 Cotton 60°+ Economy selected Synthetics 60°C Delicates 40°C 0.55 0.45 Handwash 40° Wool 40° 0.45 ) The «Cotton» 60° + the option Economy Information selected with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered...
  • Page 29: Installation Instruction

    Installation instruction Unpacking 5. Remove the bracket D, refit the six smaller bolts C and slide out the relevant plastic All transit bolts and packing must be removed spacer E. before using the appliance. 6. Fill the smaller upper You are advised to keep all transit devices so hole and the two large that they can be refitted if the machine ever ones with the...
  • Page 30 Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet Water drainage in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or simi- The end of the drain hose can be positioned in lar materials under the machine to compensate three ways: for any unevenness in the floor. After having Hooked over the levelled the machine, tighen the lock nuts.
  • Page 31 The drain hose must not be kinked. Building-in This appliance has been designed to be built Electrical connection into the kitchen furniture. The recess should Information on the electrical connection is have the dimensions shown in picture A. given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also...
  • Page 32 a) Door d) Counter-magnet (6) The dimensions of the door should be: The appliance is pre-arranged for a magnetic - width 595-598 mm closure of the door. To enable a correct opera- - thickness 16-22 mm tion of this device, it is necessary to screw the The height (C-Fig.
  • Page 33: Environmental Concerns

    Environmental concerns Packaging materials Ecological hints The materials marked with the symbol To save water, energy and to help protect the recyclable. environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: >PE<=polyethylene Normally soiled laundry may be washed >PS<=polystyrene ● without prewashing in order to save >PP<=polypropylene detergent, water and time (the environment This means that they can be recycled by...
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