WASHING MACHINE ZWF 1237 W ZWF 1437 W Quick Installation Guide: visit our WEB SITE to view an install video www.video.uk.electrolux.com INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 132984810...
Important Safety Information 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.
Contents For the User Important Safety Information Your New Washing Machine Description of the Appliance Door locked light Detergent dispenser drawer Child safety feature The Control Panel Turning the acoustic signal off Operating Sequence Load the laundry Measure out the detergent Measure out the fabric softener Switch the machine on Select the required programme/fabric...
Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine, which is fitted with the New Jet System, meets all modern requirements for effective treatment 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.
Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door locked light 4 Door opening handle 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet Door locked pilot light It stays on during the whole programme indicating that the door is locked. When the light goes out, the door can be opened.
Maximum speeds are: • for cotton: 1,400 rpm (ZWF 1437 W) 1,200 rpm (ZWF 1237 W); • for synthetic fabrics, wool and fabrics to be hand- washed: 900 rpm; • for delicate fabrics: 700 rpm.
• “Rinse Hold” position: when you choose this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse, so as not to crease the laundry. At the end of the cycle, the door is locked, the “Start/Pause” button light goes out, the “Rinse Hold” button light remains lit, to indicate that the water must be drained and a flashing zero will appear on the display (the door locked light is on).
Page 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 “Start/Pause” 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 “Rinse Hold”...
9 “Start/Pause” button This button has two functions: • Start: after you have selected the desired programme and options, press this button to start the washing machine. The light above the button will stop flashing and remain lit. If you have selected a delay time by means of the “Delay”...
Page 10
To select Drain only, press the “Skip” button three times, the wash - rinses - spin LED,s go out. The Drain LED only remains alight. 11 “Delay” button This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the programme selected from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 23 hours.
Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 95°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 main wash compartment of the dispenser drawer and start the machine.
If you select the Rinse Hold option, the machine will stop at the end of the programme with the water still in the tub. ZWF 1237 W ZWF 1437 W 8. Select the desired options If your laundry is heavily soiled, it may be advisable to select the “Prewash”option.
12. How to change an option or a programme during its cycle Before you make any change, you must pause the machine by pressing the “Start/Pause” button. It is possible to change the temperature or any option before the programme carries it out. Changing a running programme is possible only by cancelling it and selecting a new programme.
Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh 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 Pillow case Tablecloth Serviette Tea towel Linen hand towel...
Which detergent?... To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.
Wash Care Symbols Wash 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.
Washing programmes Type of laundry Programme/ and symbols on Load temperature labels Cotton daily 6 kg White cotton: 60° - 95°C e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen Cottons 6 kg 60° - 95°C White cotton: e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen 6 kg Cottons 60°- 50°- 40°...
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.
• 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 impeller by • rotating it. •...
Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk. For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us at the address below: Zanussi Electrolux - Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel: +353 (0)1 4090751 Email: service.eid@electrolux.ie...
Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, 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...
Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You 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.
Water inlet Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Do not use already employed hoses. 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.
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.
If you require any further advice please contact your local water authority. Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.
Page 28
From the Electrolux 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 sold each year to a value of approx.