Operating Instructions – Zanussi Washer Dryer ZWD12270W
Detergent Dispenser Drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer features compartments for the following:
- Prewash [Prewash compartment]
- Main wash [Main wash compartment]
- Fabric softener [Fabric softener compartment]
A diagram shows the dispenser drawer with these compartments clearly marked.
Control Panel and Functions
The control panel includes a programme selector dial and several buttons for controlling the washing and drying cycles.
1 – PROGRAMME SELECTOR DIAL & ON/OFF SWITCH: Allows selection of a programme and switching the machine on/off. It can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
2 – SPIN REDUCTION BUTTON: Press repeatedly to change the spin speed, select ‘NO SPIN', or ‘RINSE HOLD'. The relevant light will illuminate.
3 – OPTIONS BUTTON: Allows selection of options such as Pre-wash, Intensive, Super Quick. The relevant light will illuminate.
4 – EXTRA RINSE BUTTON: Activates additional rinses.
5 – DISPLAY: Shows programme duration, selected drying time, option selection status, alarm codes, heating phase, child safety lock, and end of programme.
6 – START/PAUSE BUTTON: Starts or pauses the selected programme. Pressing this button also starts the programme and can pause it.
7 – DRYING TIME BUTTON: Selects a timed programme for cotton or synthetics. The relevant light illuminates.
8 – PROGRAMME PROGRESS DISPLAY: Pilot lights indicate the current phase: washing, drying, or end of cycle.
A diagram illustrates the control panel with numbered buttons and the programme selector dial.
Maximum Load Capacities
The following maximum load capacities apply:
- Cottons: 6kg
- Synthetics: 3kg
- Delicates: 3kg
- Synthetics, easy iron: 1kg
- Wool: 2kg
- Hand wash: 2kg
- Silk: 1kg
Programme Table
| Programme/Temperature | Type of laundry | Options | Description of programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottons 95° | White cotton (heavy soiled cotton items): e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen, towels. | [Spin Red], [Prewash], [Intensive], [Super Quick], [Extra Rinse] | Main wash at 95°C, 3 rinses, Long spin at max speed |
| Cottons 60° Eco | White and fast coloured cotton (normally soiled cotton items): sheets, household linen, underwear. | [Spin Red], [Prewash], [Extra Rinse] | Main wash at 60°C, 3 rinses, Long spin at max speed |
| Cottons 60°-40° | Coloured cotton lightly soiled, shirts, blouses, towels, underwear. | [Spin Red], [Prewash], [Intensive], [Super Quick], [Extra Rinse] | Main wash at 60°-40°C, 3 rinses, Long spin at max speed |
| Cottons 40° Eco | Coloured cotton lightly soiled, shirts, blouses, underwear. | [Spin Red], [Prewash], [Extra Rinse] | Main wash at 40°C, 3 rinses, Long spin at max speed |
| Synthetics 50°-40° | Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. | [Spin Red], [Prewash], [Intensive], [Super Quick], [Extra Rinse] | Main wash at 50°-40°C, 3 rinses, Short spin at 900 rpm |
| Synthetics Easy iron 40° | Synthetic or mixed fabrics to be gentle washed and spun. | [Spin Red], [Prewash], [Extra Rinse] | Main wash at 40°C, 4 rinses, Short spin at 900 rpm |
| Delicates 40°-30° | Delicate fabrics, for example curtains. | [Prewash], [Super Quick], [Intensive], [Extra Rinse] | Main wash at 40°-30°C, 3 rinses, Short spin at 700 rpm |
| Wool 40° | Programme for wool <<Pure new wool, non-shrink, machine washable>> label. | [Spin Red] | Main wash at 40°, 3 rinses, Short spin at 900 rpm |
| Handwash 30° - Cold | Special programme for hand washing fabrics. | [Spin Red] | Main wash at 30° - Cold, 3 rinses, Short spin at 900 rpm |
| Mini 30° 30° | Short cycle for lightly soiled fabrics. | Main Wash at 30°C, 2 rinses, Short spin at 700 rpm | |
| Silk 30° | Silk items to be gentle washed and spun. | Main wash at 30°C, 2 rinses, Short spin at 700 rpm | |
| Rinse | Separate rinse cycle for hand washed cotton items. | [Spin Red], [Extra Rinse] | 3 rinses, Long spin |
| Drain | For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option. | Draining of water | |
| Spin | Separate spin for cottons. | [Spin Red] | Drain and long spin |
Drying Programmes
| Degree of drying | Type of fabric | Max Load | Spin speed | Drying time mins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra dry Ideal for towelling materials | Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) | 3 kg | 1600 rpm 1400 rpm 1200 rpm | 90 95 100 |
| 1.5 kg | 1600 rpm 1400 rpm 1200 rpm | 50 55 60 | ||
| Store dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without ironing | Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) | 3 kg | 1600 rpm 1400 rpm 1200 rpm | 80 85 90 |
| 1.5 kg | 1600 rpm 1400 rpm 1200 rpm | 40 45 50 | ||
| Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen) | 2 kg | 900 rpm | 75 | |
| 1 kg | 900 rpm | 40 | ||
| Iron dry Suitable for ironing | Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.) | 3 kg | 1600 rpm 1400 rpm 1200 rpm | 65 70 75 |
| 1.5 kg | 1600 rpm 1400 rpm 1200 rpm | 35 40 45 |
Programme Information
Detailed information about specific programmes:
- ECO PROGRAMMES: For slightly or normally soiled cotton items. Reduces temperature and extends washing time for energy efficiency.
- WOOL & HANDWASH: For machine washable wool, hand washable woollens, and delicate fabrics with the hand wash care symbol.
- SILK: Delicate programme for silk and mixed synthetics. Operates at 30°C with a maximum spin speed of 700rpm.
- EASY IRON: Gently washes and spins laundry to minimize creasing, making ironing easier.
- MINI 30: A 30°C programme suitable for freshening up laundry.
- RINSE: Used for rinsing and spinning cotton garments washed by hand. Performs 3 rinses followed by a maximum speed spin, which can be reduced.
- DRAIN: Empties water from programmes with the Rinse Hold option. Select DRAIN after turning the selector dial to 'OFF', then press START/PAUSE.
- SPIN: Separate spin for hand washed garments or after programmes with RINSE HOLD. Spin speed can be adjusted. Selector dial must be turned to OFF before selecting.
- OFF = CANCELLING: Turn the selector dial to OFF to reset a programme or switch off the machine. A new programme can then be selected.
Operating Sequence
Follow these steps to operate the washer dryer:
- Load the laundry.
- Measure out detergent: Pour the required amount into the [Main wash compartment]. If carrying out a prewash, pour detergent into the [Prewash compartment].
- Measure out fabric softener: If required, pour fabric softener into the [Fabric softener compartment], ensuring not to exceed the MAX level.
- Switch the machine on: The display will show a blinking zero or three blinking dashes.
- Select desired programme/fabric: Once a programme is selected, relevant phase indicator lights will illuminate, and the programme duration will appear on the display.
- Select temperature: The appliance suggests a temperature; press the temperature button to change it.
- Select Spin Speed or Rinse Hold.
- Select the desired Options.
- Set the delay: Pressing the delay button repeatedly increases the delay time, shown on the display for 3 seconds.
- Start the programme: Press the Start/Pause button (▶).
A diagram shows the action of loading laundry into the machine.
Cycle Management
How to change an option or programme during the cycle
First, press the Start/Pause button. If the programme is running, you may need to cancel the current programme and select a new one. The cycle will resume from the beginning, and water will not be emptied unless necessary. If water needs draining, press the Skip/Reset button repeatedly until only the Drain light is on, then re-start the machine.
How to cancel a programme during the cycle
Pause the machine using the Start/Pause button. Press the Skip/Reset button repeatedly until the display shows three blinking dashes.
How to open the door during the cycle of a programme
The door can be opened while the machine is paused if:
- The machine is not in the heating phase beyond 55°C.
- The water level is not too high.
- The drum is not turning.
If it is absolutely necessary to open the door otherwise, switch the machine off, wait 3 seconds, and be cautious of the water level and temperature. Upon restarting, the cycle will resume from where it was interrupted.
End of Programme and Drying
End of programme
The machine stops automatically, and the Start/Pause light turns off. If the Rinse Hold option was selected, the Rinse Hold light remains lit, indicating the water must be drained.
Drying
Drying 3kg of Cottons (which has just been washed)
- Load the laundry.
- Turn the selector dial to the ‘COTTONS' programme in the ‘DRYING’ sector.
- Press the ‘DRYING TIME' button until the desired time appears on the display.
- Press the START/PAUSE button (▶) to start the programme.
- At the end of the programme, a buzzer sounds, and three flashing zeros ‘0:00' appear on the display. An 'ANTI CREASE' phase, lasting about 10 minutes, will start. The door can only be opened at the end of this phase.
- Turn the selector dial to the OFF position to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry.
NOTE: To open the door before the anti-crease phase or to interrupt it, press any key or turn the programme selector dial to any programme position (except OFF); the door can then be opened immediately.
Auto drying 2kg of synthetics (NON STOP programme)
For non-stop programmes, it is essential not to exceed maximum load sizes: 3kg for cotton and 2kg for synthetics.
- Load the laundry.
- Add detergent and fabric softener.
- Switch the machine on by turning the selector dial to the selected wash programme/fabric.
- Select the drying times.
- Select the required options using the relevant buttons. If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that suggested by the machine to avoid excessively long drying times.
- Start the programme by pressing the START/PAUSE button (▶).
- At the end of the programme, turn the selector dial to the OFF position to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry.
