Zanussi ZWX 1506 W manual

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    W ASHING MACHINE ZWX 1506 W ZWX 1606 W 1200 900 700 500 Delicates 60°C 50°C 95°C 40°C Extra Quick Prewash 30°C Wool On/Off Cottons Synthetics 40° AA Skip Start/ Pause Rinse Hold Reset Temp. Spin ZWX 1606 W Prewash Wash Rinse Rinse Hold Drain Filter Spin End 1600 aquacycle 6 kg INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 132987030 GB Quick Installation Guide: visit o[...]

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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 Infor mation 2 Y our New W ashing Machine 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Child safety feature 5 The Control Panel 6-8 Operating Sequence 9-1 1 Load the laundry 9 Measure out the detergent 9 Measure out the fabric softener 9 Switch the machine on 9 Select the desired programme/[...]

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    4 Y our New W ashing Machine Y our new washing machine meets all modern requirements for ef fective tr eatment 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 of fabric. ● Automatic cooling of the[...]

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    5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle 4 Drain pump 5 Adjustable feet Deter gent dispenser dr a w er Prewash Main wash Fabric softener Child safety f eatur e This machine incorporates a special child safety feature to prevent small children from being trapped inside the machine. T o activat[...]

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    1 “On/Off ” button Press this button to switch the washing machine on. Press the ON/OFF button again to switch the machine off. 2 MAINS-ON light This light is connected to the ON/OFF button. It lights up when you press the button, and goes out when you press it again. 3 F ABRICS button Press this button repeatedly to select the programme on the[...]

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    7 • Drain and Spin: - Choose the previously selected programme by means of the F ABRICS button, afterwards change the spin speed if needed, by means of the “Spin” button and then press “Skip/Reset” button twice until only the “Spin” light illuminates and then depress “Start/Pause” button. 6 OPTIONS button Press this button to sele[...]

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    8 • Drain Depress “Skip/Reset” three times , the pilot lights “W ash”, “Rinse”and “Spin” go out. Example: In this case the machine will perform the rinses and spin. • If the machine is switched off: - depress “On/Off” button to switch it on; - select the type of fabric by means of the relevant button: - select the special pr[...]

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    9 Operating Sequence Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C, with the machine empty , in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the ma[...]

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    10 7. Select the spin speed or the RINSE HOLD option Press the “Spin” button repeatedly , in order to select the desired spin speed or the Rinse Hold option. The relevant light will light up. If you select the Rinse Hold option, the machine will stop at the end of the programme with the water still in the tub. ZWX 1606 W ZWX 1506 W 8. Select th[...]

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    11 Pay attention to the level and temperature of the water in the washing machine! When you close the door and press the “On/Off”button again, the washing machine will resume the programme from the point where it had been interrupted. 13. End of pr ogr amme At the end of the programme, the washing machine stops automatically and gives an audibl[...]

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    12 W ashing 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 towel 150-2[...]

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    13 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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    14 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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    15 W ashing pr ogrammes The “white/coloured cotton programme” at 60°C + 40°AA 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 [...]

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    16 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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    17 • Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. • Pull out the emer gency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover . • Remove any objects from the pump impel[...]

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    18 Important! Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the special programme “Drain”. T o do this : • depress the “On/Off” button to switch the machine on; • select a programme by means of the F ABRICS button; ?[...]

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    19 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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    20 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 . ● The drum is turning. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin ● The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry[...]

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    21 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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    22 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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    23 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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    24 W ater inlet Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance to connect to the water supply . 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 requ[...]

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    25 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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    26 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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    27 The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked «N» or coloured black. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked «L» or coloured red. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath. W ARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 1[...]

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    © Electrolux plc 2005 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 sol[...]