Zanussi ZWD 1251 W manual

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    W ASHER-DR YER ZWD 1251 W Cottons Synthetics Cotton daily Delicate Wool / Handwash 60 °C 50 °C 95 °C 40 °C 1200 900 700 500 D e l a y ZWD 1251 W Skip Prewash 30 °C Extra Dry Store Dry Iron Dry Cottons Synthetics Cottons Store Dry Synthetics Rinse Hold Quick Wash Fabrics Temper ature S pin Speed Options Auto Dry Drying Time Start/Pause Reset On[...]

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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 This new machine, meets all modern requirements for ef fective treatment of laundry with low water , energy and deter gent consumption. ● The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care. ● The balance control device ensures that the machine remains stable when spinni[...]

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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 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet Door lock ed pilot light It stays on during the whole programme indicating that the door is locked. When the light goes out, the door can be opened. Deter gent dispenser dr a w er Prewash Main wash Fab[...]

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    6 The Contr ol Panel 4 “T emper a tur e” button Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the machine. The relevant light will light up. Maximum temperatures are 95°C for Cottons and “Cotton daily” programme, 60°C for Synt[...]

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    7 Then select a washing programme by means of the “ Fabrics ” button. If you wish to drain and spin press the “ Skip/Reset ” button in order to select the “Spin” or “Drain” position. Y ou can select the spin speed by means of the relevant button and then press press the “S tart/Pause” button. Important! If you accidentally press[...]

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    8 • Duration of washing programme in hours and minutes, after you have selected a programme. While the programme is running (after you have pressed the “Start/Pause” button), the displayed time value decreases by one unit every minute. • Selected drying time in minutes or hours and minutes (max 130 mins). . After the programme has started t[...]

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    9 10 “Star t/Pause” button This button has two functions: • S tart : 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 the “ Delay ” button, the countdown will begin and will be shown[...]

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    10 12 “Dela y” button This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the programme selected from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 23 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 afte[...]

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    11 Operating Sequence W ASHING Befor e the first wash, we r ecommend that you pour 2 litr es of water into the main wash compartment of the deter gent drawer in or der to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to r emove any manufacturing r esidue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measur e of d[...]

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    12 6. Select the temper atur e Press the “ T emperature ” button if you wish to select a temperature value different from the one proposed by the 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[...]

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    13 11. Ho w to change an option or a pr ogr amme during its cycle Before you make any change, you must pause the machine by pressing the “ S tart/Pause ” button. It is possible to change the temperature or any option before the programme carries it out. Changing a running programme is possible only by cancelling it and selecting a new programme[...]

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    14 DR YING 3 KG OF COTTON Y ou have for example just machine-washed and spun at 1200 rpm 6 kg 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 off b[...]

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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 * 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 ambient temperature. The data refers to the highest temperature provided for each programme. ** Only at the temperature of 40°C or higher . *** The “ C[...]

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    19 Drying Pr ogrammes (*) The S tore dry drying programme for cotton is the reference programme for the Energy Label data, in compliance with EC directive 92/75. Timed drying Degree of drying S tore dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without ironing T ype of fabric Cotton and linen (towels, T -shirts, bathrobes) Max. load 3 kg Spin speed 1200 D[...]

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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 Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. T ighten up the inlet hose. 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. ● Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the f[...]

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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 Force Centr e, 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 be opened only when the corresponding light has gone off. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin ● The electronic balance control [...]

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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 a ter 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 only . A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) is required for saf[...]

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    28 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. The drain hose may be extended to [...]

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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 2005 From the Electrolux 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 sold[...]