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    User Manual W ashing machine ZWF 385 132970080gb.qxd 13/02/2008 13.43 Page 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8-9 Programme information - - - - - - - - - - - - - -10 W ashing Hints -[...]

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    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[...]

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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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    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 30° 40° 50° 60° 95° Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash W ash Fabric Softener 132970080gb.qxd 13/02/2008 13.43 Page 5[...]

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    6 Control panel and functions 3 5 6 7 4 1 2 800 700 500 30° 40° 50° 60° 95° Programme selector dial and On/Off switch ● The programme selector dial allows to select a programme and/or to switch the machine on/off. Spin reduction button and Rinse Hold option ● Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry t[...]

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    7 Extra Rinse button ● By means of this button, the machine performs some additional rinses. Start/Pause button ● This button allows to start the selected programme; the corresponding green pilot light stops flashing. ● This button interrupts also a programme which is running, the corresponding green pilot light starts to flash. Programme pro[...]

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    8 DELICA TES 40° to Cold Delicate items Spin red./Rinse Hold, Super Quick, Extra Rinse Main wash Rinses Short spin at 700 rpm Programme table SYNTHETICS 60° to Cold Synthetic or mixed fabrics Spin red./Rinse Hold, Easy Iron, Super Quick, Extra Rinse Main wash Rinses Short spin at the max spin speed SYNTHETICS + PREW ASH 60° to Cold Synthetic or [...]

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    9 Programme table Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Max load for Cottons .................................5 kg Max load for Synthetics and Delicates....2,5 kg Max load for Handwash . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 kg Max load for Sport Intensive . . . . . . . . . . .2 kg Max load for Jeans . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    10 Programme information This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport items. The machine will add automatically a prewash phase before the main wash to eliminate mud stains. Important : We recommend you NOT to put the detergent into the compartment of the detergent drawer in order to rinse the laundry before the main wash with only w[...]

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    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, woolen. T emperatures Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together . Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash. New [...]

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    12 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[...]

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    13 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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    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 Start the programme by pressing button 6 T o start the selected programme, press this button; the corresponding green pilot light stops flashing. On programme progress display the pilot light A illuminates to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked. IMPORT ANT! If an option which is not compatible with the set wash pr[...]

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    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 powder m[...]

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    17 ● 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[...]

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    Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution The washing machine does not start: The door has not been closed. (Red pilot light flashes) ● Close firmly the door . 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 m[...]

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    19 The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Red pilot light flashes) ● Check the drain hose connection. The drain pump is clogged. (Red pilot light flashes) ● Clean the drain pump. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Redistribute the laundry . The «Rinse Hold» option has been s[...]

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    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 in[...]

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    21 If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. Mod. ... ... ... Prod. No. ... ... ... Ser . No. ... ... ... M o d . . . . . . . . . . P r o d . N o . . .. . . . . . S e [...]

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    Infos The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It refers to the highest temperature for each wash programme. ( * ) The « Cotton Eco » at 60°C with a load of 5 kg is the reference pro[...]

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    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[...]

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    If necessary , check the setting with a spirit level. 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. Attention ! Do not pl[...]

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    25 Attention! Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. Attention! Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this MUST be carried out by our Service Centre. NOTE Please ensure that when the appliance is in[...]

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