Zanussi ZWF 14080 W manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Zanussi ZWF 14080 W, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Zanussi ZWF 14080 W one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Zanussi ZWF 14080 W. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Zanussi ZWF 14080 W should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Zanussi ZWF 14080 W
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Zanussi ZWF 14080 W item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Zanussi ZWF 14080 W item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Zanussi ZWF 14080 W alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Zanussi ZWF 14080 W, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Zanussi service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Zanussi ZWF 14080 W.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Zanussi ZWF 14080 W item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    User manual W ashing Machine ZWF 12080 W ZWF 14080 W 132963610.qxd 29/04/2008 9.12 Pagina 1[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Content Safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3 Description of the appliance - - - - - - - - - - - -5 Detergent dispenser drawer - - - - - - - - - - - -5 Control panel and functions - - - - - - - - - - - -6 Programme table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9 Programme information - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 1 W ashing Hints [...]

  • Page 3

    3 Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully , including its hints and warnings. T o avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Use ● This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. ● Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label. ● Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. ● Before washing, ensure t[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drain pump Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash W ash Fabric Softener 132963610.qxd 29/04/2008 9.13 Pagina 5[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Control panel and functions 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 40° 30° Rinses Delicates ZWF12080W Off Specials 90° Sport 40° 60° Eco Sport Shoes 40° 60° 40° Eco Silk 40° 50° 40° Mini 30' Hand Wash Cold 30° Drain Spin Wool Cottons Synthetics Easy Iron 40° Start/Pause Wash Door End Half load Options Prewash Intensive Super Quick 3h 6h 9h Spin 1200 900[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Auto Half Load button ● Select this option to reduce water consumption when washing a smaller load of cottons or linens. Start/Pause button ● This button allows you to start the selected programme; the corresponding green pilot light stops flashing. ● This button also interrupts a programme which is running, the corresponding green pilot li[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Auto Half Load (button ) By selecting this option you can reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of cottons or linens. The machine performs the rinses with less water . Pilot Light (s) After having pressed the button , the «W ash» ( ) pilot light illuminates and stays on while the machine is working. At the end [...]

  • Page 9

    9 Programme table ( * ) If you select the option «Super Quick» by pressing the button , we recommend that you reduce the load sizes as indicated in the table above. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results. 3 Cottons 90° - 60° White cotton (normally soiled cotton items) Spin red. Prewash, Intensive, S. Quick(*) Au[...]

  • Page 10

    10 Programme table Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Rinse Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items of cotton fabric. Spin red. Rinses Long spin at the max speed Mini 30’ 30° Short cycle for lightly soiled fabrics Main W ash, rinses Short spin at 700 rpm Max Load: 3 Kg Drain For emptying out the last rin[...]

  • Page 11

    11 Programme information Rinse With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by pressing button . 2 Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold or Nig[...]

  • Page 12

    12 W ashing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer ’ s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. T emperatures Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and colours together . Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash. [...]

  • Page 13

    13 Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover , lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be c[...]

  • Page 14

    Operating sequence 14 Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: ● you are washing a small load, ● the laundry is lightly soiled, ● large amounts of foam form during washing. Degrees of water hardness Level Degrees German °dH French °T .H. Characteristic 1 0-7 0-15 soft 2 8-14 16-25 medium [...]

  • Page 15

    15 Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial ( ) T urn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The green light of button starts to flash.The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position «Off» to Reset programme/Switching OFF of the machine. At the end of the programme the select[...]

  • Page 16

    16 Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the button . Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. T urn the programme selector dial to «Off» and then to the new programme posi[...]

  • Page 17

    17 IMPORT ANT! Y ou must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply , before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. 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 powde[...]

  • Page 18

    18 ● Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. ● Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. ● Screw the pump cover fully in. ● Close the pump door . IMPORT ANT! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the[...]

  • Page 19

    19 Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution The washing machine does not start: The door has not been closed. (Red light of button flashes) • Close the door firmly . The plug is not inserted into the power socket correctly . • Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket. • Please check your domestic electrical installa[...]

  • Page 20

    20 Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution The machine fills then empties immediately: The end of the drain hose is too low . • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section. The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Red light of button flashes) • Check the drain hose connection. The drain[...]

  • Page 21

    21 The machine vibrates or is noisy: The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance. The support feet have not been adjusted. • Check the correct levelling of the appliance. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. • Redistribute the laundry . Maybe there is too little laundry [...]

  • Page 22

    22 Consumption values Programme duration (in minutes) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) W ater consumption (in litres) 145 Cottons 90°C 2.1 65 155 Cottons 60° Eco( * ) 1.19 59 120 Cottons 60°C - 40°C 1.4 60 140 Cottons 40°C Eco 1.14 54 70 Delicates 40°C - 30°C 0.6 63 55 Wool 40°C 0.4 55 55 Handwash 30° 0.25 55 Information The consumpti[...]

  • Page 23

    23 Installation instruction Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Y ou are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the b[...]

  • Page 24

    24 W ater inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can been found inside the machine drum. Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply . 1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose. 2. Connect the hose with the angled connection to the machine. Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to the left or rig[...]

  • Page 25

    25 The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre. The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18mm. If your drain hose looks like this (see below) you do not require the «U» piece. Just push the hose firmly into the standpipe. 2. Onto a[...]

  • Page 26

    26 If you require any further advice please contact your local water authority . 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 earthed. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observ[...]

  • Page 27

    Environmental concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to kee[...]

  • Page 28

    www .electrolux.com www .zanussi-electrolux.co.uk Subject to change without notice 132963610-00-192008 132963610.qxd 29/04/2008 9.13 Pagina 28[...]