Zanussi Washing Machine

Safety Information

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is open.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

General Safety

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Obey the maximum load volume of 9 kg (refer to the "Programme chart" chapter).
• The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa).
• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

Installation

• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts. When you move the appliance again you must block the drum.
• Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C or where it is exposed to the weather.
• Make sure that the floor where you install the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant and clean.
• Do not install the appliance where the appliance door can not be fully opened.
• Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the carpet.

Electrical Connection

• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not contact an electrician.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• Only for UK and Ireland: The appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in the mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA (BS 1362) fuse.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Water connection

• Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses.
• Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the water flow until it is clean.

Use

⚠️ WARNING! Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.

• Use this appliance in a household only.
• Obey the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
• Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the laundry.
• Do not put a container to collect possible water leakage under the appliance. Contact the Authorised Service Centre to ensure which accessories can be used.
• Do not touch the glass of the door while a programme operates. The glass can be hot.

Product description

Appliance overview

A diagram shows the front of the washing machine with the following components labelled:

• 1. Worktop
• 2. Detergent dispenser
• 3. Control panel
• 4. Door handle
• 5. Rating plate
• 6. Feet for the appliance level

Installation on suspended flooring

Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. To help prevent vibration, it is recommended to place a waterproof wood panel, at least 15 mm thick, under the appliance, secured to at least 2 floor beams with screws. The wood panel must extend beyond the front feet. If possible, install the appliance in one of the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable.

Disposal

⚠️ WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets from getting closed in the appliance.

Control panel

Control panel description

The control panel features several touchpads and a display:

• 1. On / Off button (⏻)
• 2. Programme selection touchpad (P)
• 3. Temperature touchpad (?️)
• 4. Spin selection touchpad (?)
• 5. Options selection touchpad (⚙️)
• 6. Start/Pause touchpad (▶️⏸️)
• 7. Finish in touchpad (⏳)
• 8. Display
• 9. Door locked indicator (?)

Display

The display shows:

• A) The time area: displays programme duration (e.g., 1:25), "finish in" time (e.g., 3h), alarm codes (e.g., E20), error messages (e.g., Err), or programme completion (e.g., a filled circle).
• B) The child lock indicator: illuminates when the child lock is activated.
• C) The extra rinse indicator: illuminates when the extra rinse option is activated.
• D) The Finish In touchpad is used to set the delayed start time.

Programme Chart

This table outlines the available washing programmes, their temperature ranges, maximum load, maximum spin speed, and programme description:

¹⁾ Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regulation 1061/2010, these programmes are respectively the "Standard 60°C cotton programme" and the "Standard 40°C cotton programme". They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.

ℹ️ The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the selected programme.

²⁾ During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle washing. It can seem that the drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly. Consider this as a normal functioning of the appliance.

³⁾ No temperature indicator is on.

Programme options compatibility

This table shows which options are compatible with each programme:

¹⁾ When you set this option, it is recommended to decrease the quantity of the laundry. It is possible to keep the full load but the washing results can be unsatisfactory. Recommended load: cotton: 4,5 kg, synthetics and delicates: 2,5 kg.

Consumption values

The data in this table are approximate. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature.

At programme start, the display shows the duration for the maximum load capacity. During the washing phase, the programme duration is automatically calculated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity (e.g., Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 9 kg, the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; real load 1 kg, the programme duration doesn't reach 1 hour). When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration, a dot blinks in the display.

¹⁾ At the end of spin phase.

Options

The appliance offers various options to customize your wash:

• Temperature: Allows changing the default temperature. The indicator shows the set temperature.
• Spin: Allows changing the default spin speed. The indicator shows the set speed.
• Additional spin options:
  • No Spin (?): Deactivates all spin phases, only the drain phase is available. The related indicator comes on.
  • Rinse Hold: Sets the option to prevent laundry creases. The related indicator comes on. There is water in the drum when the programme is completed. The drum turns regularly to prevent creases. The door stays locked until water is drained.
  • Quick: Decreases the programme duration. Use for items with light soil or to refresh. The related indicator comes on.
  • Intensive: For very soiled laundry. The washing cycle lasts longer. The related indicator comes on.
  • Easy Iron: Washes and spins laundry carefully to prevent creases. Decreases spin speed, uses more water and adapts programme duration. The related indicator comes on.
  • Rinse Only: Performs only a last rinse of a selected washing programme. If Extra Rinse is also selected, the appliance adds two or more rinses. The related indicator comes on.
  • Drain & Spin: Performs the spin and drain cycle. The spin phase is suitable to the washing programme. If No Spin is set, the appliance only drains.
  • Finish In: Sets the number of hours (minimum 3, maximum 20) until the washing programme is completed. The display shows the hours set, and the indicator above the button illuminates.

Settings

• Extra Rinse: Permanently adds an extra rinse when a new programme is set. To activate/deactivate, touch the P and ⚙️ buttons simultaneously until the indicator ?➕ comes on/goes off.
• Child Lock: Prevents children from playing with the control panel. To activate/deactivate, touch the P and ?? buttons simultaneously until the indicator ?? comes on/goes off. Activate after touching the ▶️⏸️ button: the other buttons are locked (except the ⏻ button).

Before first use

1. Put a small quantity of detergent in the compartment for the washing phase.
2. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without laundry. This removes possible dirt from the drum and the tub.

Daily use

⚠️ WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

Loading the laundry

1. Open the water tap. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.
2. Pull the door handle to open the appliance door.
3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Shake items before putting them in.
4. Ensure not to put too much laundry in the drum. Refer to max. loads in the "Programme chart".
5. Close the door.

❗ CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry.

Detergent compartments

The detergent dispenser has compartments for:

• Washing phase detergent. If using liquid detergent, add it immediately before starting the programme.
• Liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). ❗ CAUTION! Do not exceed the MAX level.

Liquid or powder detergent

The flap in the detergent drawer can be adjusted for powder or liquid detergent:

• The default position of the flap is A (for powder detergent).
• To use liquid detergent: Remove the drawer. Push the drawer edge with the arrow (PUSH) to remove it easily. Adjust the flap to position B. Put the drawer back in the recess.
• When using liquid detergent: Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. Do not put more than 120 ml. Do not set the delay start.
• When the flap is in position B and you want to use powder detergent: Remove the drawer. Adjust the flap to position A. Put the drawer back in the recess.

Measure out the detergent and fabric conditioner. Put them into the compartments. Carefully close the detergent drawer.

Activating the appliance

Press and hold the ⏻ button for a couple of seconds to activate or deactivate the appliance.

Programme Operation

A tune sounds when the appliance is activated, followed by a start-up animation showing programmes and settings. The display shows "On".

Setting a programme

1. Touch the programme button P and select the programme. The indicator of the button flashes, and the display shows the programme duration.
2. If necessary, change the temperature and spin speed or add options. The indicator for the selected option comes on.
3. If an incorrect setting is made, the display shows the message Err.

Starting a programme without the Finish In option

Touch the ▶️⏸️ button. The indicator of this button stops flashing and stays on. The programme starts, the door locks (?), and the indicator is on. The drain pump may operate briefly at the start. After approximately 15 minutes, the appliance automatically adjusts the programme duration based on the laundry load, and the new duration is displayed.

Starting a programme with the Finish In option

1. Touch the ⏳ button repeatedly to choose the desired finish time (in hours). The display shows the hours set, and the indicator above the button illuminates.
2. Touch the ▶️⏸️ button. The appliance starts the countdown. When the countdown is complete, the programme starts automatically.

You can cancel or change the Finish In option before touching ▶️⏸️. After touching ▶️⏸️, you can only cancel the Finish In option by pausing the appliance (touch ▶️⏸️, its indicator flashes), then touching the ⏳ button until its indicator goes off. Touch ▶️⏸️ again to start the programme immediately.

Interrupting a programme and changing options

Some options can be changed before they operate. Touch the ▶️⏸️ button (its indicator flashes). Change the options. If any option is changed, the Finish In option (if set) will be disabled. Touch ▶️⏸️ again to continue the programme.

Cancelling a programme

Press and hold the ⏻ button for a few seconds to cancel the programme and deactivate the appliance. Press the ⏻ button again to activate it and set a new programme. The appliance does not drain water; any water remaining in the drum can be used for the next wash.

Opening the door

While a programme is operating (or when ▶️⏸️ is active), the appliance door is locked (? is on). ⚠️ CAUTION! If the temperature and water level in the drum are too high, the door cannot be opened. To open the door during the first minutes of the cycle (or when ▶️⏸️ operates):

1. Touch the ▶️⏸️ button to pause the appliance.
2. Wait until the indicator ▶️⏸️ goes off.
3. You can now open the door.
4. Close the door and touch the ▶️⏸️ button again. The programme continues.

At the end of the programme

• The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signal operates (if activated).
• The display shows ..
• The ▶️⏸️ indicator goes off.
• The door lock indicator (?) goes off. You can open the door.
• Remove the laundry. Ensure the drum is empty.
• Press the ⏻ button for some seconds to deactivate the appliance.
• Close the water tap.
• Keep the door and detergent drawer ajar to prevent mildew and odours.

If the washing programme is completed, but there is water in the drum:

• The drum turns regularly to prevent creases.
• The ▶️⏸️ indicator flashes to remind you to drain the water.
• The door lock indicator (?) is on. The ▶️⏸️ indicator flashes. The door remains locked. You must drain the water to open the door.

Draining the water:

1. To drain the water: Touch the ▶️⏸️ button. The appliance drains and spins at the maximum speed for the selected programme. Alternatively, touch the ? button to change the spin speed, then touch ▶️⏸️. The appliance drains and spins. If is set, it only drains.
2. When the programme is completed and the door lock indicator (?) goes off, you can open the door.
3. Press the ⏻ button for some seconds to deactivate the appliance.

ℹ️ The appliance drains and spins automatically after approximately 18 hours (except for Wool programme).

AUTO-OFF option

The AUTO-OFF stand-by option automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease energy consumption. All indicators and the display go off when:

• You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes before touching ▶️⏸️. Press ⏻ to activate again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the washing programme. Press ⏻ to activate again. The display shows the end of the last set programme. Touch P to set a new cycle.

Hints and tips

The laundry load

• Divide laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates, and wool.
• Obey washing instructions on care labels.
• Do not wash white and coloured items together.
• Some coloured items may discolour with the first wash; wash them separately for the first few times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks, and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty pockets and unfold items.
• Turn inside out multilayered fabrics, wool, and items with painted illustrations.
• Remove hard stains. Wash with a special detergent for heavy soil stains.
• Be careful with curtains: remove hooks or place them in a washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash laundry without hems or with cuts. Use a washing bag for small and/or delicate items (e.g., underwired bras, belts, tights).
• A very small load can cause balance problems during the spin phase. If this occurs, adjust items manually in the tub and restart the spin phase.

Stubborn stains

For some stains, water and detergent are insufficient. Remove these stains before putting items in the appliance. Special stain removers are available; use one applicable to the type of stain and fabric.

Detergents and additives

Only use detergents and additives specifically made for washing machines:

• Powder detergents for all fabric types.
• Powder detergents for delicate fabrics (max 40 °C) and woollens.
• Liquid detergents, preferably for low-temperature wash programmes (max 60 °C) for all fabric types, or special for woollens only.
• Do not mix different types of detergents.
• To help the environment, use only the correct quantity of detergent. Obey instructions on product packaging.
• Use correct products for fabric type, colour, programme temperature, and soil level.
• If your appliance lacks a detergent dispenser flap, add liquid detergents with a dosing ball (supplied by the detergent manufacturer).

Ecological hints

• Set a programme without the prewash phase for normally soiled laundry.
• Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when setting a programme with a low temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of detergent, check your domestic system's water hardness.

Water hardness

If water hardness is high or moderate, use a water softener for washing machines. If water hardness is soft, a softener is not necessary. Contact your local water authority to know your water hardness. Use the correct quantity of water softener, following product packaging instructions.

Descaling

If water hardness is high or moderate, use a water descaling product for washing machines. Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles. To remove rust particles, use only special products for washing machines, separately from laundry washes. Always obey instructions on product packaging.

Care and cleaning

⚠️ WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

External cleaning

Clean the appliance only with soap and warm water. Dry all surfaces thoroughly. ❗ CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents, or chemical products.

Maintenance wash

With low-temperature programmes, detergent may remain in the drum. Perform a maintenance wash regularly:

• Remove laundry from the drum.
• Set the cotton programme with the highest temperature and a small quantity of detergent.

Door seal

Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

Diagrams show the steps to remove and clean the detergent dispenser.

Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter

Diagrams show the steps to clean the inlet hose and valve filter.

Frost precautions

If the appliance is installed where the temperature can be below 0 °C, remove remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. This procedure is also for emergency drain.

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Remove the water inlet hose.
3. Remove the drain hose from its support and unhook it.
4. Place the ends of the drain and inlet hoses in a container to let water flow out.
5. When no more water flows, reinstall the inlet hose and drain hose.

Troubleshooting

⚠️ WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

Introduction

If the appliance does not start or stops during operation, first try to find a solution in the table. If the problem persists, contact the Authorised Service Centre.

Some problems trigger acoustic signals and display alarm codes:

• E10 - The appliance does not fill with water properly.
• E20 - The appliance does not drain the water.
• E40 - The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. Please check the door!
• EHD - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable.
• ESI - No communication between electronic elements. Switch off and switch on again.

⚠️ WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before performing checks.

Possible failures

After checks, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre.

Service

The use of original spare parts is recommended.

Technical Data

When contacting the Authorised Service Centre, have the following information available from the rating plate: Model (Mod.), PNC (Prod.No.), Serial number (Ser.No.).

¹⁾ The appliance works correctly if the water pressure is not less than 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar). If you cannot connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap of the primary hydraulic system, connect it to your domestic cold water storage system. Make sure there is not more than a distance of 5.02 m (16.5 ft) between the appliance inlet hose and the bottom of the water storage tank.

²⁾ Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4" thread.

ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the ♻️ symbol. Put packaging in applicable containers for recycling. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the ♻️ symbol with household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.