Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document.
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. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
This appliance is designed for domestic use. ● It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Only wash and dry fabrics which are ● designed to be machine washed and dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label.
Description of the appliance Your new appliance is fitted with an automatic device which detectes the laundry amount in some programmes for cotton and synthetic items and chooses the best cycles parameters for washing in an economical way. Cycle time duration, energy and water consumptions are proportional to the amount of each load.
Control panel and functions Programme selector dial and On/Off switch Temperature button Spin reduction button Dry button The programme selector dial allows to select a programme ● and/or to switch the machine on/off. It can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. The light Start/Pause starts to flash. Press the Temperature button repeatedly to change the ●...
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Control panel and functions Drying Time button Extra Rinse button Display Start/Pause button Delay Start button By depressing this button you can select a timed drying ● programme for cotton or synthetics, the relevant light illuminates. To select the drying time push the button until the time you want appears in the display according to the fabrics (cotton or synthetics) you have to dry.
Programme table - Proportional programmes Programme/ Type of laundry Temperature White and coloured Cotton cotton (Normally soiled): 95 - e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen, towels. Proportional White and fast Cotton Eco coloured cotton (normally or lightly soiled 60- 40 items): sheets, household proportional linen, underwear Synthetic or mixed...
Programme table - Special programmes Programme/ Type of laundry Temperature Mini 30’ Short cycle for lightly 30° soiled fabrics Duvet Special cycle for 30° blankets Silk Silk items to be gentle 30° washed and spun. Handwash Special programme for 40°- hand washing fabrics Max load for Handwash/Duvet...
Drying programmes Degree of drying Extra dry Cotton and linen (bathrobes, Ideal for bath towels, etc towelling materials Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc Cupboard dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without ironing Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, under- wear, household linen) Iron dry...
Programme information This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be Eco programmes extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency by saving energy. Washing programme for delicate fabrics with the «hand washing» Handwash care symbol Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetics...
Washing and drying 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, woollens. Temperatures for normally soiled white cottons 90° or 95° and linen (e.g.
Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washer-dryer detergents may be used in this appliance: powder detergents for all types of fabric, ●...
Before the first use WARNING! Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. IMPORTANT! Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. Child safety lock This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance.
Operating sequence 1. 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. 2. Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
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Operating sequence 5. Select the spin speed or Night Cycle or Rinse Hold option ZWD 14581W - S ZWD 16581W Press the «Spin» button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the appliance.
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Operating sequence Extra dry (cottons). ● Cupboard dry (cottons and synthetics). ● Iron dry (cottons). ● The corresponding pilot light illuminates. The drying time is automatically adjusted by the machine: the laundry will be dried to the selected degree of dryness. 7.
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Operating sequence After the machine has started, only the running icon stays on. When the programme has finished, a flashing zero « 0.00 Delayed start The selected delay (20 hours max) set by means of the relevant button appears on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed.
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Operating sequence IMPORTANT! If an incorrect option is selected, the red pilot light of the Start/ Pause button flashes for 3 times and the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds. 11. Select the Delay Start Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press repeatedly the «Delay Start»...
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Operating sequence Interrupting a programme Depress the Start/Pause button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Depress the button again to restart the programme. Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to Off to cancel a programme which is running.
Drying Drying 3.5 kg of Cottons You have for example just machine-washed and spun at 1400 rpm 7 kg of laundry. They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you want to iron as soon as they are dry. Turn the selector dial to the «Off» position to switch the machine off.
Care and cleaning IMPORTANT! You 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.
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Care and cleaning • pull out the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover, using a pliers. • when no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover, using a pliers, and remove the filter. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover.
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Care and cleaning The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken: pull out the plug from the power socket; ● turn off the water tap. ● unscrew the inlet hose. ●...
Something not working IMPORTANT! 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 Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes, the buzzer sounds and one of the following alarm codes appears on the display to indicate that the machine is not working.
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Malfunction The machine fills then empties immediately: The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: There is water on the floor: Unsatisfactory washing results: Possible Cause / Solution The end of the drain hose is too low. • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section.
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Malfunction The door will not open: The machine vibrates or is noisy: Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: The machine makes an unusual noise No water is visible in the drum If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre.
Technical data Dimensions Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Water supply pressure Maximum Load Spin Speed Width Height Depth (inclunding the porthole) Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Minimum Maximum Cotton...
Installation instruction Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You 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 bottom.
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Water 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.
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The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre. The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18mm. If your drain hose looks like this (see below) you do not require the «U»...
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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.
Fitting under a counter WARNING! Before any work to the appliance, you must disconnect the plug from the power socket. Important! For safety reasons, it is dangerous to fit the appliance under a counter without the steel plate, which you can order in your nearest Service Force Centre.
Environmental concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not...
Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi-Electrolux, undertake that if within12 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 materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same...
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For Customer Service in The Republic of Ireland please contact us at the address below: Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd Long Mile Road, Dublin 12, Republic of Ireland Tel: + 353 (0)1 4090751 Email: service.eid@electrolux.ie European guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux, in each of the countries listed in the following page, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law.
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