Zanussi ZWF 14380 S manual

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    User manual W ashing Machine ZWF 14380 W ZWF 14380 S 132962510.qxd 01/07/2008 10.04 Pagina 1[...]

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    2 Content Safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3 Description of the appliance - - - - - - - - - - - -5 Detergent dispenser drawer - - - - - - - - - - - -5 Control panel and functions - - - - - - - - - - - -6 Programme table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7 Programme information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9 W ashing Hints [...]

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    Safety information 3 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[...]

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    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[...]

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    Description of the appliance 5 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 132962510.qxd 01/07/2008 10.04 Pagina 5[...]

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    Control panel and functions 6 1 2 3 4 6 8 5 7 Programme selector dial and On/Off switch ● The programme selector dial allows you to select a programme and/or to switch the machine on/off. It can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. The light of button starts to flash. 6 Spin reduction button ● Press this button repeatedly to change the [...]

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    7 Programme table Cottons 95° White cotton (normally soiled cotton items). Spin red. Prewash, Intensive, Super Quick, Extra rinse Main wash, rinses Long spin at the max speed Max load: 7 kg * Reduced Load: 3.5 kg Cottons 60° Eco White and fast coloured cotton (normally soiled cotton items) Spin red. Prewash, Extra rinse Main wash, rinses Long spi[...]

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    8 Programme table Rinse Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items of cotton. Spin red. Extra rinse rinses Long spin at the max speed Max load: 7 kg Mini 30’ 30° Short cycle for lightly soiled fabrics Main W ash, rinses Short spin 700 rpm Max load: 2 kg Drain For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle [...]

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    9 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 the relevant button. Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Ho[...]

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    10 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 coloureds together . Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash[...]

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    11 Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water . For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water . Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover , lay the gar[...]

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    12 Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. W ater hardness is classified in so-called «degrees» of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company , or from [...]

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    13 Before the first use W ARNING! Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. IMPORT ANT! Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. IMPORT ANT! Before the first wash run a cotton cycle at 95°C or 90°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from th[...]

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    14 Operating sequence Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door . Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, po[...]

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    15 Operating sequence Select the desired option by pressing the button Press this button repeatedly , to select one of the available options. The relevant light will light up. Prewash: select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash. The prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic [...]

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    16 Heating phase During the washing cycle the display shows a temperature icon to indicate that the appliance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub. Start the programme by pressing the button T o start the selected programme, press this button; the corresponding green pilot light stops flashing. The «W ash» and «Door» lights ill[...]

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    17 When the programme has finished, the «End» pilot light illuminates and at the same time the light of the button goes off. If there is water left in the tub, the «Door» light illuminates: the door remains locked. The «Door» pilot light indicates if the door can be opened: • light on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is operating o[...]

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    18 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[...]

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    19 Cleaning the drawer recess Having removed the drawer , use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme without any clothes in the drum. Cleaning the pump The pump should be inspected if ● the machine does not e[...]

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    20 ● 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. ● Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again. ● When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°[...]

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    21 Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution The washing machine does not start: The door has not been closed. E40 • Close the door firmly . The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. • Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket. • Please check your domestic electrical installation. The main fuse or the fus[...]

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    22 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. E20 ) • Check the drain hose connection. The drain pump is clogged. E20 ?[...]

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    23 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 very little laundry[...]

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    24 T echnical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Height Depth (including the porthole) W ater supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens and handwash Maximum Load 7 0 kg 3.5 kg 3.5 kg 2 .0 kg Maximum Spin Speed 0 1400 rpm Electrical connection V oltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electri[...]

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    25 Consumption values Programme duration (in hours and minutes) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) W ater consumption (in litres) Cottons 95°C 2.2 65 Cottons 60° Eco(*) 1.19 52 Cottons 60°C - 40°C 1.4 62 Cottons 40° Eco 1.2 57 Delicates 40°C - 30°C 0.55 58 Wool 40°C 0.35 52 Handwash 30°C - Cold 0.25 52 Information The consumption data s[...]

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    26 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[...]

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    27 2. This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply . Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new , longer hose specially designed for this type of use.. NOTE Installation should comply with local water author[...]

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    28 Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip, ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine. Important! Before connecting 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[...]

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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 earthed. 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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    30 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 [...]

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