Zanussi IZ 161 S manual

W ASHING MACHINE IZ 141 W - IZ 141 S IZ 161 W - IZ 161 S SYNTHETICS DELICATES COTTONS WOOL 60°C 50°C 90°C 40°C O N / O F F F A B R     I C S P I N S P E E D O P T I O N S T E M P E R A T U R E 1200 900 700 500 T I M E S A V E S T A R T / P A U S E R E S E T S K I P P R E W A S H Q U I C K HAND WASH 30°C RINSE HOLD S U PER R I[...]

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[...]

3 Contents F or the User Important Safety Infor mation 2 Y our New W ashing Machine 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Door locked light 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Child safety feature 5 The Control Panel 6-10 T urning the acoustic signal of f 6 Operating sequence 1 1-13 Load the laundry 1 1 Measure out the detergent 1 1 Measure out the fabric so[...]

4 Y our New W ashing Machine Y our new washing machine, fitted with the Zanussi “JET SYSTEM”, meets all moder n requir ements for ef fective treatment of laundry with low water , energy and deter gent consumption. Even small loads are washed “economically” because the amount of water used is regulated automatically according to the load and[...]

5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door locked light 4 Door opening handle 5 Filter 6 Adjustable feet Door lock ed light It stays on during the whole programme indicating that the door is locked. When the light goes out, the door can be opened (see page 12). Deter gent dispenser dr a w er Prewash Main wash[...]

1 ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the washing machine on. The display (8) will show three blinking dashes or a blinking zero. Y ou will find more detailed explanations on pages 7-8 (see “DISPLA Y”). 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[...]

7 • Draining and spin: - Press the ST AR T/P AUSE button. The machine will drain the water , then spin the laundry at the maximum speed provided for the selected programme. - Select spin speed by means of button 5, and press the ST AR T/P AUSE button. • Drain only - Press the SKIP/RESET button once , so as to cause the DRAIN light to light up, [...]

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 ST AR T/P AUSE button), the displayed time value decreases by one unit every minute. • The washing machine has stopped with water in the tub , at the end of a programme with the NIGHT W ASH opti[...]

9 Selecting a special programme: A wash programme must be selected in the normal way . (ST AR T button not pressed) The SKIP button is then used to cancel or advance the programme to the required phase. The SKIP button can only operate when the programme is in pause. A normal wash cycle consists of the following phases, W ash - Rinses - Spin and is[...]

10 Important! The door will be locked throughout the delay time (DOOR LOCKED light lit). If you need to open the door , you must first set the washing machine to P AUSE by pressing the ST AR T/P AUSE button. After you have closed the door , press the ST AR T/P AUSE button again. 1 2 Pr o gr amme phase indicator lights When you select a programme, t[...]

11 Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine. 1. Load the laundr y Open the door . Place the laundry in the drum, one item a[...]

12 6. Select the temper atur e Press the TEMPERA TURE button if you wish to select a temperature value different from the one proposed by the washing machine. The relevant light will light up. 7. Select the spin speed or the NIGHT W ASH option Press the SPIN SPEED button repeatedly , in order to select the desired spin speed or the NIGHT W ASH opti[...]

13 12. Ho w to change a pr ogr amme during its cycle Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the ST AR T/P AUSE button. It is possible to change any phase before the programme carries it out. Changing the type of fabric or temperature is possible, obviously , only during the washing phase. When you make a change i[...]

14 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[...]

15 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[...]

16 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[...]

17 W ashing pr ogrammes The “coloured cotton programme” at 60°C 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 supply and the [...]

18 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[...]

19 Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container , and remove its cap by unscrewing it. When no more water comes out, unscrew the filter and remove it. Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it, screwing it fully in. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose, place the latter back in its seat. Close the filter door [...]

20 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 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 r epair a fault caused[...]

21 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. The door can only be opened when the relevant light has gone out. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin ● The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in beca[...]

22 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 [...]

23 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[...]

24 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[...]

25 W ater inlet Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Do not use, for connection, old hoses that have been used for another appliance. 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[...]

26 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 you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece” supplied. Important Before connecting up the ma[...]

27 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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