Zanussi ZWJ 12591 W, ZWJ 14591 W User Manual
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User manual
Washing Machine
ZWJ 12591 W
ZWJ 14591 W
Contents
Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2
Product description _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3
Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4
Washing programmes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7
Helpful hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10
First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11
Personalisation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11
Safety information
Important! Read carefully & keep for future reference.
• The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry
standards and with legal requirements on the safety of
appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is
our duty to provide the following safety notes.
• It is most important that this instruction book should
be retained with the appliance for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another
owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the
appliance in order that the new owner can get to know
the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the appliance for any
damage incurred during transport. Never connect up a
damaged appliance . If parts are damaged, contact your
supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when
there are minus temperatures. Store it at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to
modify this product in any way.
• During high temperature wash programmes the door
glass may get hot. Do not touch it!
• Make sure that small pets and children do not climb
into the drum. To avoid this, please check into the
drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws,
stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause ex-
Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12
Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14
What to do if… _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 17
Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 19
Consumption values _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20
Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20
Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
Subject to change without notice
tensive damage and must not be placed into the machine.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and
detergent. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you overfill. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts
etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for
such items to slip down between the tub and the inner
drum.
• Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with
whalebones, material without hems or torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply after use, cleaning and maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
• When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the
Service Centre.
• 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 the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance, check that it is not
standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is
not pressing the electrical supply cable against the
wall.
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• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely
under the appliance.
• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location subject to
frost, please read the “dangers of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
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 Washing Programme Table.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and
buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or
torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust,
and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT
be machine washed.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed. If
volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken
to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment
before placing in the machine.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug
from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use the appliance if the power supply cable, the
control panel, the working surface or the base are dam-
aged so that the inside of the washing machine is accessible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with reduced physical sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the
drum. To prevent children and pets becoming trapped
inside the drum the machine incorporates a special
feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the
groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore the possibility of
closing the door, rotate the button counterclockwise
until the groove is vertical.
Product description
Your new washing machine is fitted with an automatic device which detects the laundry amount in some programmes for cotton and synthetic items and chooses the best cycles for washing in an economical way. Cycle time
duration, energy and water consumption are proportional to the amount of each load.
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1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Control panel
3 Door opening handle
4 Rating plate
5 Drain pump
6 Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak
phase or for stain remover used during the stain action
phase (if available). The prewash and soak detergent is
added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain
remover is added during the stain action phase.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for
main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before
starting the programme.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener,
starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on
quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the
detergent dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment before
starting the wash programme.
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Control panel
On the following page there is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the
buttons, pilot lights and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages.
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1 Programme selector dial
2 SPIN reduction button
3 SOIL LEVEL button:
– Heavy
– Light
4 PREWASH button
5 EXTRA RINSE button
6 ECONOMY button
7 Display
8 START/PAUSE button
9 DOOR LOCKED pilot light
10 DELAY START button
Table of symbols
= Rinse hold = Child Safety Lock
Programme selector dial, spin speed button and available options
Programme Selector Dial
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off and/or to select a programme.
Spin Reduction
By pressing this button you can change the spin speed of
the selected programme.
Available options:
Rinse hold
By selecting this function the water of the last rinse is not
emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. Before
opening the door it will be necessary to empty out the water. To empty out the water, please read the paragraph «At
the end of the programme».
Soil Level
Press this button repeatedly, to increase or decrease the
cycle time duration for cotton and synthetic. The relevant
light will light up.
• Heavy
Select this option for heavily soiled laundry. The washing intensity will be increased and the washing time
will be prolonged by about 10 minutes.
• Light
Select this option for slightly soiled items that have
been used or worn for a short time. The washing intensity will be decreased and the washing time will be reduced by few minutes.
Important! Not all the soil levels are compatible and can
be selected with any programme.
Prewash
By selecting this option the machine performs a prewash
cycle before the main wash phase. The washing time will
be prolonged. This option is recommended for heavily
soiled laundry.
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Extra Rinse
This appliance is designed to save energy. If it necessary
to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra
rinse), select this option. Some additional rinses will be
performed. This option is recommended for people who
are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the water is
very soft.
Economy
Only for cottons and synthetic items lightly or normally
soiled at a temperature of 40°C or higher. The washing
time will be prolonged and the washing temperature will
be reduced. You can use this option if you want to wash
normally soiled laundry and at the same time save energy.
Start Pause
This button allows you to start or to interrupt the selected
programme.
Display (10)
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Delay Start
The programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90
min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20
hours by means of this button.
Door locked pilot light
The pilot light 9 illuminates when the programme starts
and indicates if the door can be opened:
• light on: the door cannot be opened. The machine is
working or has stopped with water left in the tub.
• light off: the door can be opened. The programme is
finished or the water has been emptied out.
• light blinking: the door is opening in a few minutes.
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The display shows the following information:
1 Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended during it's functioning.
When you set the «proportional» programmes, the display shows the wash duration of the maximum load.
After you press the button 7 , the arrows animation appears to indicate that the appliance calculates the laun-
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dry amount and the real duration. During this time, the washing duration shown decreases.
When the appliance finishes to calculate, the arrows animation disappears. The washing time is adjusted to
the real load.
Duration of the selected programme
After you set a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example
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tion is calculated automatically on the maximum load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started,
the time remaining is updated every minute.
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). The dura-
Delayed start
The delay set appears for a few seconds, then the display show again the duration of the set programme. The
delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then, when 1 hour remains, every minute.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example
«What to do if...»).
Incorrect option selection
If you set an option not compatible with the set wash programmed, the display shows the message Err for a
few seconds. The light of button 7 starts flashing with red colour.
End of programme
When the programme has finished, a flashing zero (
) appears. The light 9 and the light of button 7 go out.
The door can be opened.
Washing programme phase icons
When you set the wash programme, the icons corresponding to the different phases making up that pro-
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gramme appear on the display.
After you have pressed button 7, the only running phase icon stays on. When the programme has finished, the
display shows three flashing zero (0.00).
Heating phase icon
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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.
Washing programmes
(see paragraph
Proportional Programmes
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Type of Laundry
Cottons
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
White and fast coloured cotton (heavily or normally soiled
items).
Synthetics
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, nonshrink shirts, blouses.
Options
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
HEAVY / LIGHT
ECONOMY
PREWASH
2)
3)
EXTRA RINSE
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
HEAVY / LIGHT
ECONOMY
PREWASH
1)
2)
3)
EXTRA RINSE
Detergent
Compartment
1)
/
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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Options
Detergent
Compartment
Type of Laundry
Cycle time duration, energy and water consumption are proportional to the amount of load.
1) If you select the ‘LIGHT’ option (button 3), we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. Full loading is possible
however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
2) The ‘Economy’ option is available only at 40° or higher temperature.
3) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
Normal programmes
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
Cottons
90° - 60° - 40° - 30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
White and fast coloured cotton (heavily or normally soiled
items).
Synthetics
40° - 30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, nonshrink shirts, blouses.
Delicates
40° - 30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load kg 4 - Reduced load kg 2
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.
Options
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
HEAVY / LIGHT
ECONOMY
PREWASH
2)
3)
EXTRA RINSE
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
1)
LIGHT
/ ECONOMY
PREWASH
3)
EXTRA RINSE
SPIN REDUCTION, if
available
RINSE HOLD
1)
LIGHT
PREWASH
3)
EXTRA RINSE
1)
/
2)
Detergent
Compartment
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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
Wool - Hand wash
40° - 30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for delicate fabrics
Machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens
and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol. Note: A
single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the appliance
doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme.
Mini 30°
30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load 3 kg
Quick washing programme for cotton and synthetic items which
are lightly soiled or only need freshening up.
Rinses
Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs
some rinses, followed by a final long spin. The spin speed can
be reduced.
Drain
Draining of water
Max. load 8 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with
the Rinse Hold option set.
Spin
Drain and long spin
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg
Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the option set, which ends with water in the tub.
Choose the spin speed to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
Options
Detergent
Compartment
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
SPIN REDUCTION
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
SPIN REDUCTION
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