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    EN User manual Washing Machine ZWF 12380W ZWF 14380W[...]

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    Contents Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 Product description _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4 Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4 First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7 Personalisation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7 Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7 Helpful hints and [...]

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    • If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to c irculate freely under the app liance. • Always b e sure, that t here is no wat er leakage fr om hoses and their connections after the installation. • If the appliance is insta lle d in a location subject to frost, please read the “dangers of [...]

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    Product description 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control pa nel 3 Door opening handle 4 Rating plate 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet 1 2 3 4 5 6 Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for deterge n t used for p rewash an d soak phase or f or stain remove r used during the stain action pha se (if avail able). The p rewash and soa k deter- gent is a[...]

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Programme sel ector dial 2 SPIN reduction butto n 3 OPTIONS button 4 EXTRA RINSE button 5 Display 6 START/PAUSE button 7 DELAY START button 8 Indicator pilot lights Table of symbols Night Cycle Rinse Hold Child Safety Lock Programme selector dial, spin speed button and available options Programme Selector Dial It allows you to swi[...]

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    Super Quick A very short cycle for lightly soile d items or for laundry which needs only freshenin g up. We recommend that you reduce the amount of fabric you load. Extra Rinse This appliance is de signed to save energy. If it necessa- ry to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse), selec t this option. Some additional rinse[...]

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    During the washing c ycle the display show s a temper- ature icon to indicate that the a ppliance has sta rted the heating phase of the water in the tub. 5.3: • Child safety lock This device pe rmits you to leave the appl iance unat- tended during it's functioning. First use • Ensure that the electrical and wate r connec- tions comply with[...]

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    Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Me asure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartme nt or in the appropriate com- partment if the selecte d programme/option it require s (see more details in "D etergent dispense r drawer"). If required, pour fabric so ftener into th e compartment marked (the a[...]

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    Altering an option or a running programme It is possi ble to chan ge so me options before the pro- gramme carries them out. Before yo u make any change , you must PAUSE the ap- pliance by pre ssing the button 6 . Changing a running progr amme is possible only by re- setting it. Turn the programm e sele ctor dial to Off and then to the new programme[...]

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    Removing stains Stubborn s tains may no t be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advi sa ble to treat them prior to washing. Blood: trea t fresh stains w ith cold water. For drie d stains, so ak overnig ht in water with a speci al detergen t then rub in the soap an d water. Oil based pa int: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay [...]

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    Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Mi nimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Ma ximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Detergen t drawer Cottons 90° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 120 0 rpm for model ZWF 12380W (1400 for model ZWF 14380W ) Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3, 5 kg White and fast co loured cot[...]

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    Programme - Maximum and Mi nimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Ma ximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Detergen t drawer Synthetics 50° - 40° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 900 rp m Max. load 3,5 kg - Reduced loa d 2 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics: unde rwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses[...]

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    Programme - Maximum and Mi nimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Ma ximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Detergen t drawer Spin Drain a nd long s pin Maximum spin speed 120 0 rpm for model ZWF 12380W (1400 for model ZWF 14380W ) Max. load 7 kg Separate spin for hand wa shed garments and after pro- grammes with the Rin[...]

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    Programme - Maximum and Mi nimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Ma ximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Detergen t drawer Sport Shoes 40° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 900 rp m Max. load: 1 pair of shoes With this programme it is possib le to wash one pair of s port shoes (or 2 p airs if they are small). [...]

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    Problem Possible cau se/Solution The machine do es not start : The door has not been closed . • Close the door firmly . The plug is not properly in serted in the power socket. • Insert the plug into the pow er socket. There is no power at the socket . • Please c heck your do mestic electrical installation. The main fuse has blown. • Replace[...]

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    Problem Possible cau se/Solution There is water on the floor: Too much detergent or unsuitable de tergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quantity or use a nother one. Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always e asy to see th is as the wa ter runs down the hose; check to [...]

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    Problem Possible cau se/Solution Spinning starts late or the ma chine does not spin: The electronic unbala nce detection devic e has cut in becaus e the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistribu ted by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several t imes before the unbalance disappears and normal s pinning can[...]

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    Consumption values Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) Programme duration (Hours.Minutes) White Cottons 90° 2,2 65 For the duration of the pro- grammes, plea se refer to the display o n the contro l panel. Cottons 60° 1.4 62 Cotton ECO 60° 1) 1,19 52 Cottons 40° 1,2 57 Synthetics 40° 0.5 44 Delicate s 40° 0.55 58 Woo[...]

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    Replace the drawer and run the ri nse programme with- out any clot hes in the drum . Cleaning the pump The pump should be inspecte d regularly and particular- ly if: • the applia nce does not empty and/ or spin; • the applianc e makes an unusual noise during drain- ing due to obj ects such as safety pins, co ins etc. blocking the pump; • a pr[...]

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    Cleaning the water inlet filters Important! If the appliance doesn' t fill , takes long to fill with water, the starting bu tton blinks yellow or the display (i f available ) shows the rel evant alarm (se e chapter "Wha t to do if..." fo r more details), check if the water inlet filters are block ed . To clean the water inlet filters[...]

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    After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it's bac k to re- move the polystyrene base from the bo ttom. Remove the power supply cable and th e hoses from the hose holders on the rear of the ap pliance. Unscrew the three bolts . Slide out th e relevant pla s- tic spa cers. Open the porthole an d re- move the polystyrene block f[...]

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    The other end of the inle t ho se which c onnects to the appliance can be turned a s showed in the p icture. Do not place the inlet hos e downwards. Angle the hose to the left or right depe nding on the position of your water tap. Set the hose correctly by loos ening the ring nut. After positioni ng the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut a[...]

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    If the outlet spigot ha s not been used before, re- move any blanking plug that may be in place . Push the dra in hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip, ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose (see above) to pre- vent waste f rom the sink entering t he applianc e. If you intend to drain the hose from the machine into a sink, make s ure that[...]

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    1 2 3 4 1 Green & Yellow 2 Brown 3 Cord clamp 4 Blue The wire col oured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter «E» or by the earth symbol or coloured green an d yellow. The wire colo ured blue must be connected to t he termi- nal «N» or colou red black. The wire coloured brown mus t be connected to the te [...]

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