Zanussi WJD 1257 S manual

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    W ASHER-DR YER WJD 1257 W WJD 1257 S WJD 1357 S WJD 1457 W SYNTHETICS DELICATES COTTONS WOOL 60°C 50°C 90°C 40°C 1200 900 700 500 RINSE HOLD S T A R T / P A U S E R E S E T D E L A Y WJD 1257 W SKIP EXTRA DRY STORE DRY IRON DRY COTTONS SYNTHETICS D R Y I N G T I M E HAND WASH PREWASH EXTRA RINSE QUICK WASH F A B R I C S O P T I O N S S P I N S [...]

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    2 Installation ● This appliance is heavy . Care should be taken when moving it. ● It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way . ● All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in inst[...]

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    3 Contents F or the User Important Safety Information 2 Y our New W asher-Dryer 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Door locked light 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Child safety feature 5 The Control Panel 6-10 Operating sequence 1 1-14 W ashing 11 Load the laundry 1 1 Measure out the detergent 1 1 Measure out the fabric softener 1 1 Switch the machin[...]

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    4 Y our New W asher -Dryer Y our new washer-dryer , fitted with the Zanussi “JET SYSTEM”, meets all modern requirements for ef fective 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 o[...]

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    5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control Panel 3 Door locked light 4 Door opening handle 5 Filter 6 Adjustable feet Door lock ed light It stays on during the whole programme indicating that the door is locked. When the light goes out, the door can be opened (see page 13). Deter gent dispenser dr a wer Prewash Main wash [...]

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    6 The Contr ol Panel Important! By pressing the TEMPERA TURE and SPIN SPEED buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated at the end of the cycle, when selecting the programmes and in case of an incorrect option selection. By pressing these 2 buttons again the acoustic signal is reactivated. 5 SPIN SPEED button Press this[...]

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    7 • Drain only - Press the SKIP/RESET button once , so as to cause the DRAIN light to light up, then press the ST AR T/P AUSE button. Important! If you accidentally press the SKIP/RESET button more than once, the display will show three blinking dashes . T o cause the washing machine to drain the water , select any washing programme by means of t[...]

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    8 While the programme is running (after you have pressed the ST AR T/P AUSE button), the displayed time value decreases by one unit every minute. • Selected drying time in minutes or hours and minutes. After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute. • The washing machine has stopped with water in the tub , at the end[...]

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    9 10 ST AR T/P A USE button This button has three functions: • St a r t : after you have selected the desired programme and options, press this button to start the machine. The light above the button will stop flashing and remain lit. If you have selected a delay time by means of button 12, the countdown will begin and will be shown on the displa[...]

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    10 12 DELA Y ST AR T button This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the programme by up to 24 hours. The delay you have selected is shown on the display for about 3 seconds; afterwards, the duration of the programme reappears. Y ou must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the ST AR T/P AUSE button[...]

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    11 Operating Sequence W ASHING Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine. 1. Load the laundr y Open the door . Place the laundry in the drum, o[...]

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    12 6. Select the temper atur e Press the TEMPERA TURE button if you wish to select a temperature value different from the one proposed by the washing machine. The relevant light will light up. 7. Select the spin speed or the RINSE HOLD option Press the SPIN SPEED button repeatedly , in order to select the desired spin speed or the RINSE HOLD option[...]

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    13 11. Ho w to change a pr ogr amme during its cycle Before you make any change, you must pause the machine by pressing the ST AR T/P AUSE button. It is possible to change any phase before the programme carries it out. Changing the type of fabric or temperature is possible, obviously , only during the washing phase. When you make a change in these [...]

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    14 DR YING 2.5 KG OF COTTON Y ou have for example just machine-washed and spun at 1200 rpm 5 kg (1 1 lb) of laundry . They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you want to iron as soon as they are dry . Press the SKIP/RESET button repeatedly to erase the programme that has just been carried out, will show in the display and switch the machine [...]

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    15 W ashing and Drying Hints Do NOT overload the machine. W eigh 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 700-1000 g Pillow case 100-200 g T ablecloth 400-500 g Serviette 50-100 g T ea towel 70-120 g Linen hand towel 100-150 g T owelling hand [...]

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    16 And in which f orm? Not only are there different types of deter gent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer . Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum. TR[...]

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    17 W ash Car e Symbols W ash 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. W ASHING SYMBOL BLEACHING IRONING DR Y CLEANING TUMBLE DR YING[...]

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    18 W ashing pr ogrammes The “coloured cotton programme” at 60°C is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. * This data is given purely as an indication: the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and type of laundry , the temperature of the water supply and the [...]

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    19 Drying Pr ogrammes (*) The STORE DR Y drying programme for cotton is the reference programme for the Ener gy Label data, in compliance with EC directive 92/75. Timed drying Degree of drying Store dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without ironing T ype of fabric Cotton and linen (towels, T -shirts, bathrobes) Max. load 2.5 kg Spin speed 1200[...]

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    20 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. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening po[...]

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    21 The dangers of fr eezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. ● T urn off the water tap. ● Unscrew the inlet hose. ● Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hoses in a bowl. Run the draining programme. T o do this: ● Switch t[...]

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    22 Something Not W orking Certain problems ar e due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your local Service For ce Centre, please carry out the checks listed below . IMPOR T ANT : if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below , or to repair a fault caused b[...]

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    23 Symptom The door will not open Possible causes ● The water level is above the bottom edge of the door . ● The machine is heating the water or drying the clothes. ● The drum is turning. The door can only be opened when the relevant light has gone out. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin ● The electronic unbalance detection d[...]

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    24 Guarantee Conditions Standar d guar antee conditions W e, 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 materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for [...]

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    25 Installation Instructions T echnical Specifications 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 co[...]

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    26 Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Y ou 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. Slide out the two plastic pins. Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the hoses are[...]

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    27 W ater inlet Connect the hose supplied with the machine to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Do not use already employed hoses. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply . A minimum water pressure of 50 kPa (0.5 bar) is required for safe operat[...]

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    28 If you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece” supplied. Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have co[...]

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    29 Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. W ARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EAR THED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same[...]

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    © Electrolux plc 2003 From the Electr olux 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 s[...]