Zanussi Washer ZWH3105 User Manual

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ZWH3105  
ZWH3125  
 
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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. Save these instructions and make  
sure that they remain with the appliance if  
it is moved or sold, so that everyone using  
it through its life will be properly informed  
on appliance use and safety.  
Always unplug the appliance and turn off  
the water supply after use, cleanning and  
maintenance.  
Under no circumstances should you attempt  
to repair the machine yourself. Repairs  
carried out by inexperienced persons 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.  
If the machine is situated on a carpeted  
floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow  
air to circulate freely  
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 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 extensive 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 over-fill. Refer to the  
manufacturer’s recommendations of  
quantities.  
Always be sure, that there is no water  
leakage from hoses and their connections  
after the installation.  
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.  
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.  
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Use  
Child safety  
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  
relevant section in the user manual.  
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.  
This washing machine is not intended for  
use by young children or infirm persons  
without supervision.  
Young 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.  
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 washing machine if the  
power supply cable, the control panel, the  
working surface or the base are damaged  
so that the inside of the washing machine is  
accessible.  
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Description of the appliance  
1
Detergent dispenser drawer  
2
Control panel  
3
Door opening handle  
4
Drain pump  
5
Adjustable feet  
Detergent dispenser drawer  
Prewash  
Wash  
Fabric Softener  
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Control panel and functions  
5
6
1
2
4
7
8
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Programme selector dial and On/Off switch  
Temperature selector  
Spin reduction button  
Options button  
AquaCare button  
Start/Pause button  
Programme progress display  
Delay Start button  
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Programme table  
Programme  
Cotton 90º-  
Type of laundry  
Options  
Spin red., Rinse Hold,  
AquaCare, Daily, Quick,  
SuperQuick  
,
White or colored, for example, workcloths, bedcloths,  
tablecloths, etc  
Cotton Eco  
60º - 40º  
Spin Red., Rinse Hold,  
, AquaCare  
White or colored, for example, t-shirts, bedcloths little  
soiled, etc  
Spin Red., Rinse Hold,  
, AquaCare, Daily,  
Quick, SuperQuick  
Cotton + Prewash  
90º - 40º  
White heavy soiled, for example, workcloths..  
Cotton Eco +  
Prewash  
90º - 40º  
Spin Red., Rinse Hold,  
, AquaCare  
Program which combines eco with prewash  
programmes.  
Synthetic  
60º -  
Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, blouses, etc  
Synthetic or mixed fabrics heavy soiled.  
Spin Red., Rinse Hold,  
, AquaCare, Daily, Qu  
Synthetic +  
Prewash 60º - 40º  
Easy Iron  
60º -  
Synthetic or mixed fabrics to be gentle washed and spun.  
Delicates fabrics to be gentle washed.  
Spin Red., Rinse Hold,  
, Quick, AquaCare  
Delicates  
40º -  
Special programme for hand washing fabrics (with the  
"hand washing" care symbol).  
Handwash  
40º -  
Spin Red., Rinse Hold,  
Wool  
40º -  
Special programme for wool  
Jeans  
60º -  
Special programme for jeans, jackets  
Spin Red., Rinse Hold,  
AquaCare,  
Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items of cotton  
fabric  
Rinse  
For emtying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold  
Separate spin for cottons Spin Red.  
For cancelling the wash programme which is running and for switching the machine off.  
Drain  
Spin  
Off  
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Washing hints  
Sorting the laundry  
Maximum loads  
Follow the wash code symbols on each  
Recommended loads are indicated in the  
garment label and the manufacturer’s washing programme charts.  
instructions. Sort the laundry as follows:  
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates,  
woollens.  
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.  
Temperatures  
Washing a maximum load makes the most  
efficient use of water and energy.  
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load  
size.  
for normally soiled white cottons  
and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels,  
tablecloths, sheets...)  
90°  
60°  
for normally soiled, colour fast  
garments (e.g. shirts, night  
dresses, pyjamas....) in linen,  
cotton or synthetic fibres and for  
lightly soiled white cotton (e.g.  
underwear).  
Laundry weights  
The following weights are indicative:  
bathrobe  
1200 g  
napkin, tea cloth, lady's brief, blouse  
quilt cover  
sheet  
pillow case, towelling towel, night dress  
table cloth  
man's shirt  
100 g  
700 g  
500 g  
200 g  
250 g  
200 g  
600 g  
100 g  
for delicate items (e.g. net  
curtains), mixed laundry  
including synthetic fibres and  
woollens bearing the label «pure  
new wool, machine washable,  
non-shrink».  
30°-40°-Cold  
man's pyjamas  
men's underpanths  
Before loading the laundry  
Never wash whites and coloureds together.  
Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the  
wash.  
New coloured items may run in the first wash;  
they should therefore be washed separately  
the first time.  
Make sure that no metal objects are left in  
the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins,  
pins). Button up pillowcases, close zip  
fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any  
belts or long tapes.  
Remove persistent stains before washing.  
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special  
detergent or detergent paste.  
Removing stains  
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just  
water and detergent. It is therefore advisable  
to treat them prior to washing.  
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For  
dried stains, soak overnight in water with a  
special detergent then rub in the soap and  
water.  
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain  
remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and  
dab the stain; treat several times.  
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine,  
lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the  
stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.  
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach  
(whites and fast coloureds only).  
Treat curtains with special care. Remove  
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.  
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Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a  
rust removing product used cold. Be careful  
with rust stains which are not recent since the  
cellulose structure will have already been  
damaged and the fabric tends to hole.  
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well  
(whites and fast coloureds only).  
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with  
acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth  
and dab the stain.  
The detergent and any additives must be  
placed in the appropriate compartments of the  
dispenser drawer before starting the wash  
programme.  
If using concentrated powder or liquid  
detergents, a programme without prewash  
must be selected.  
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer  
compartment marked  
the programme.  
just before starting  
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then Any fabric softener or starching additives must  
treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove  
any residual marks from white fabrics with  
bleach.  
be poured into the compartment marked  
before starting the wash programme.  
Follow the product manufacturer’s  
recommendations on quantities to use and do  
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the  
detergent dispenser drawer.  
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse  
and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse.  
Treat any residual marks with bleach.  
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the  
fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic  
acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics  
with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.  
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover,  
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with  
detergent paste.  
Quantity of detergent to be used  
The type and quantity of detergent will depend  
on the type of fabric, load size, degree of  
soiling and hardness of the water used.  
Water hardness is classified in so-called  
«degrees» of hardness. Information on  
hardness of the water in your area can be  
obtained from the relevant water supply  
company.  
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.  
Detergents and additives  
Good washing results also depend on the  
choice of detergent and use of the correct  
quantities to avoid waste and protect the  
environment. Although biodegradable,  
detergents contain substances which, in large  
quantities, can upset the delicate balance of  
nature.  
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions  
on quantities to use.  
Use less detergent if:  
you are washing a small load,  
the laundry is lightly soiled,  
large amounts of foam form during washing.  
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 washing machine  
detergents may be used in this appliance:  
Degrees of water hardness  
Degrees  
Level Characteristic  
German  
°dH  
French  
°T.H.  
1
2
3
4
soft  
medium  
hard  
0-7  
8-14  
15-21  
> 21  
0-15  
16-25  
26-37  
> 37  
powder detergents for all types of fabric,  
powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C  
max) and woollens,  
liquid detergents, preferably for low  
temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for  
all types of fabric, or special for woollens only.  
very hard  
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Before the first use  
IMPORTANT!  
WARNING!  
Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash  
Ensure that the electrical and water  
connections comply with the installation  
instructions.  
compartment  
of the detergent drawer in  
order to activate the ECO valve. Then 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 dispenser  
drawer and start the machine.  
IMPORTANT!  
Remove the polystyrene block and any  
material from the drum.  
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  
If required, pour fabric softener into the  
compartment marked  
(the amount used  
must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the  
drawer). Close the drawer gently.  
3. Select the required programme  
The selector dial  
is divided into  
following  
as much as possible. Close the door.  
sections:  
2. Measure out the detergent and the fabric  
softener  
Cottons,  
Synthetics,  
Special  
The green Start/Pause light starts to flash.  
The selector dial can be turned either  
clockwise or anticlockwise.  
Position «Off» to Reset programme/Switching  
OFF of the machine.  
At the end of the programme the selector  
dial must be turned to position «Off», to  
switch the machine off.  
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.  
Measure out the amount of detergent  
required, pour it into the main wash  
compartment  
a programme with the prewash phase, pour it  
into the compartment marked  
and, if you wish to carry out  
.
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IMPORTANT!  
5. Select the required temperature.  
Turn the temperature  
selector dial to select the  
washing temperature.  
Maximum temperatures  
are 90°C for cottons,  
60°-50°C for synthetic  
fabrics and jeans, 40°C  
for delicate fabrics, wool  
If you turn the programme selector dial to  
another programme when the machine is  
working, the red Start/Pause pilot light will  
flash 3 times to indicate a wrong selection.  
The machine will not perform the new selected  
programme.  
4. Select the spin speed or No spin or  
Rinse Hold option  
Press the Spin  
and fabrics to be hand-washed.  
By selecting position (Cold) the machine  
will wash with cold water. To be used for  
extremely delicate items, such as curtains.  
button repeatedly  
to change the  
spin speed, if you  
want your laundry  
to be spun at a  
speed different  
from the one  
6. Select Daily, Quick or SuperQuick option  
Press the «Options» button  
repeatedly, to select only one of  
the available options. The  
relevant light will light up.  
proposed by the  
Press the Options button  
repeatedly, to select the  
desired option. The relevant  
light will light up.  
appliance.  
The relevant light will light up.  
Maximum speeds are:  
Cotton and Jeans: 1000 or 1200 rpm  
depending on the model;  
You can select 4 different options:  
DIARIO (Daily): to be used for cotton, synthetic  
or delicate items of daily use in order to obtain  
good washing performance in a short time.  
RÁPIDO (Quick): a short cicle for items lightly  
soiled.  
SUPER RÁPIDO (Extra Quick): a very short  
cycle for items that have been used for a short  
time or wash at half load.  
Diario, Rápido y Super options cannot be  
used with the Economy programme 60 Eco  
and 40 Eco.  
If an option which is not compatible with the  
set wash programme is selected, the message  
Err is displayed for about 2 seconds and the  
red pilot light of the Start/Pause button will  
flash 3 times.  
Synthetic and Handwash: 900 rpm  
Delicates: 700 rpm;  
No spin  
: By selecting this option, all  
spinning phases are suppresed. On Cotton,  
Synthetic and Delicates programmes, the rinses  
will be performed with more water.  
Rinse Hold: by selecting this option the water  
of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the  
fabrics from creasing. When the programme has  
finished the pilot lights «Door» and «End» are  
lit, the Start/Pause and «Wash» lights are off  
and the door is locked to indicate that the water  
must be emptied out..  
To empty out the water:  
1. turn the programme selector dial to «Off»  
2. select the Drain or Spin programme  
3. reduce the spin speed if needed, by means  
of the relevant button  
4. depress Start/Pause button  
5. at the end of programme, only the pilot light  
End comes on.  
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IMPORTANT!  
8. Select the Delay Start  
If an option is chosen that is not allowed with  
the selected programme, the red pilot light of  
the Start/Pause button will flash 3 times.  
Before you start  
the programme, if  
you wish to delay  
the start, press the  
Delay Start button  
repeatedly, to  
The washing time will be reduced according to  
the type of fabric and the selected temperature.  
7. Select the AquaCare option  
select the desired  
delay.  
This button can be selected  
with all programmes except  
the Hand wash  
programmes. The machine  
performs some additional  
The relevant light illuminates.  
This button makes it possible to delay the  
starting of the washing programme by 3, 6, or  
9 hours.  
You must select this option after you have set  
the programme and before you press the  
Start/Pause button.  
You can cancel the delay time at any moment,  
before you press the Start/Pause button.  
If you have already pressed the Start/Pause  
button, and you wish to cancel the delay time,  
proceed as follows:  
• set the washing machine to PAUSE by  
pressing the Start/Pause button;  
• press the Delay Start button once, the light  
relevant to the selected delay goes off.  
• press the Start/Pause button again to start  
the programme.  
rinses.  
This option is recommended  
for people who are allergic to detergents, and in  
areas where the water is very soft.  
8. Select the Start/Pause  
To start the selected programme, press the  
Start/Pause button; the corresponding green  
pilot light stops flashing.  
The «Wash» and  
«Door» lights are alight  
to indicate that the  
appliance starts  
operating and the door  
is locked.  
IMPORTANT!  
• The selected delay can be changed only  
after selecting the washing programme  
again.  
To interrupt a programme which is running,  
depress the Start/Pause button: the  
corresponding green pilot light starts to flash.  
To restart the programme from the point at  
which it was interrupted, press the Start/Pause  
button again.  
• The door will be locked throughout the delay  
time. If you need to open the door, you must  
first set the washing machine to PAUSE by  
pressing the Start/Pause button and then  
wait about 2 minutes until the «Door» light  
has gone off. After you have closed the door,  
press the Start/Pause button again.  
The Delay Start can not be selected with  
Drain programmes.  
If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine  
will begin the countdown.  
IMPORTANT!  
If an incorrect option is selected, the red  
pilot light of the Start/ Pause button flashes  
for 3 times.  
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Programme progress display  
Cancelling a programme  
After having depress Start/Pause button, the  
«Wash» pilot light illuminates and stays on  
while the machine is working.  
Turn the selector dial to Off to cancel a  
programme which is running. Now you can  
select a new programme.  
Opening the door after the programme has  
started  
First set the machine to pause by pressing the  
Start/Pause button.  
If the «Door» light flashes and after 2 minutes  
goes off, the door can be opened.  
If the «Door» light does not flash, this means  
that the machine is already heating, that the  
water level is above the bottom edge of the  
door or that the drum is turning.  
The «Door» pilot light indicates if the door can  
be opened:  
light on: the door cannot be opened.  
The appliance is running.  
light off: the door can be opened.  
The washing programme is finished.  
flashing light: the door is opening.  
When the programme has finished, the «End»  
pilot light illuminates and the «Wash» light  
goes off.  
In this case the door can not be opened.  
If you cannot open the door but you need to  
open it you have to switch the machine off by  
turning the selector dial to «Off».  
After about 2 minutes the door can be opened  
(pay attention to the water level and  
temperature!).  
Altering an option or a running programme  
At the end of the programme  
It is possible to change any option before the  
programme carries it out. Before you make  
any change, you must pause the washing  
machine by pressing the Start/Pause button.  
Changing a running programme is possible  
only by resetting it. Turn the programme  
selector dial to Off and then to the new  
The machine stops automatically. The  
Start/Pause and «wash» lights go off and the  
«end» phase light illuminates. The door can  
be opened (the Door light is off).  
If the «Rinse Hold» option has been selected,  
the «end» and «door» lights illuminates but  
programme position. The washing water in the the door remains locked to indicate that the  
tub will not emptied out. Start the new  
programme by depressing the Start/Pause  
button again.  
water must be emptied out before opening the  
door.  
To empty out the water please read the steps  
on the Rinse Hold option paragraph.  
Turn the programme selector dial to «Off» to  
switch the machine off. Remove the laundry  
from the drum and carefully check that the  
drum is empty.  
If you do not intend to carry out another wash,  
close the water tap. Leave the door open to  
prevent the formation of mildew and  
unpleasant smells.  
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.  
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Care and cleaning  
IMPORTANT!  
Cleaning the drawer recess  
You must DISCONNECT the appliance from  
the electricity supply, before you can carry out  
any cleaning or maintenance work.  
Having removed the  
drawer, use a small  
brush to clean the  
Descaling  
recess, ensuring that all  
washing powder residue  
is removed from the  
upper and lower  
The water we use normally contains lime. It is a  
good idea to periodically use a water softening  
powder in the machine. Do this separately from  
any laundry washing, and according to the  
softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This  
will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.  
part of the recess.  
Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme  
without any clothes in the drum.  
Maintenance Wash  
Cleaning the pump  
With the use of low temperature washes it is  
possible to get a build up of residues inside  
the drum.  
We recommend that a maintenance wash be  
performed on a regular basis.  
To run a maintenance wash:  
The pump should be inspected if  
the machine does not empty and/or spin  
the machine makes an unusual noise during  
draining due to objects such as safety pins,  
coins etc. blocking the pump.  
Proceed as follows:  
The drum should be empty of laundry.  
Select the hottest cotton wash programme.  
Use a normal measure of detergent, must  
be a powder with biological properties.  
Pull out the plug from the power socket.  
If necessary, wait until the water has cooled  
down.  
Open the drainage area door.  
External cleaning  
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with  
soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly.  
Place a bowl to collect  
the water.  
Turn slowly the lid of  
the diaphragm  
Cleaning the dispenser drawer  
towards left side and  
allow that the water of  
the washing machine  
goes flowing slowly to  
the bowl.  
The washing powder and additive dispenser  
drawer should be cleaned regularly.  
When the bowl is full, turn and close the lid of  
the diaphragm.  
Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until you  
have completely emptied the washing machine.  
Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of  
water when removing the cover.  
Remove the objects such as buttons, coins and  
the lint that has been accumulated in the  
area of the pump impeller by rotating it.  
To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive  
compartment should be removed.  
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch  
downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out  
under a tap, to remove any traces of  
accumulated powder.  
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Screw the lid of the diaphragm clockwise, be The dangers of freezing  
sure is completely tighten.  
If the machine is exposed to temperatures  
Close the drainage area door.  
below 0°C, certain precautions should be  
taken.  
Turn off the water tap.  
Unscrew the inlet hose.  
Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl  
placed on the floor and let water drain out.  
Screw the water inlet hose back on.  
When you intend to start the machine up  
again, make sure that the room temperature  
is above 0°C.  
IMPORTANT!  
Every time you drain the water through the  
emergency emptying hose you must pour 2  
litres of water into the main wash  
compartment of the detergent drawer and then  
run the drain programme. This will activate the  
ECO VALVE device avoiding that part of the  
detergent remains unused at next washing.  
IMPORTANT!  
Emergency emptying out  
If the water is not discharged, proceed as  
follows to empty out the machine:  
When the appliance is in use and depending  
on the programme selected there can be hot  
water in the pump.  
Never remove the pump cover during a wash  
cycle, always wait until the appliance has  
finished the cycle, and is empty. When  
replacing the cover, ensure it is securely  
retightened so as to stop leaks and young  
children being able to remove it.  
pull out the plug from the power socket;  
close the water tap;  
if necessary, wait until the water has cooled  
down;  
open the pump door;  
clean the pump if necessary as previously  
described;  
Cleaning the water inlet filter  
If your water is very hard or contains traces of  
lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become  
clogged.  
screw the pump cover again and close the  
door.  
It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time  
to time.  
Turn off the water  
tap. Unscrew the  
water inlet hose.  
Clean the filter using  
a hard bristle brush.  
Tighten up the inlet  
hose.  
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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 to indicate that  
the machine is not working.  
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the programme. If  
after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.  
Malfunction  
Possible Cause / Solution  
The door has not been closed. (Red Start/Pause  
pilot light flashes)  
• Close firmly the door.  
The plug is not properly inserted in the power  
socket.  
• Insert the plug into the power socket.  
There is no power at the socket.  
• Please check your domestic electrical installation.  
The washing machine does not start:  
The main fuse has blown.  
• Replace the fuse.  
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the  
Start/Pause button has not been depressed.  
• Please turn the selector dial and press the  
Start/Pause button again.  
The delay start has been selected.  
• If the laundry are to be washed immediately,  
cancel the delay start  
The water tap is closed. (Red Start/Pause pilot  
light flashes)  
• Open the water tap.  
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.  
(Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes)  
• Check the inlet hose connection.  
The machine does not fill:  
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.  
(Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes)  
• Clean the water inlet hose filter.  
The door is not properly closed.  
(Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes)  
• Close firmly the door.  
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Malfunction  
Possible Cause / Solution  
The end of the drain hose is too low.  
• Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage»  
section.  
The machine fills then empties  
immediately:  
The drain hose is squashed or kinked.  
(Red Start/ Pause pilot light flashes)  
• Check the drain hose connection.  
The drain pump is clogged.  
(Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes)  
• Clean the drain pump.  
The machine does not empty and/or  
does not spin:  
The option Rinse Hold or  
.has been selected.  
• Select the Drain or Spin programmes  
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.  
• Redistribute the laundry.  
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates  
too much foam) has been used.  
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.  
Check whether there are any leaks from one of the  
inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as  
the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is  
damp.  
There is water on the floor:  
• Check the water inlet hose connection.  
The inlet hose is damaged.  
• Change it with a new one.  
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been  
used.  
• Increase the detergent quantity or use another  
one.  
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to  
washing.  
• Use commercial products to treat the stubborn  
stains.  
Unsatisfactory washing results:  
The correct temperature was not selected.  
• Check if you have selected the correct  
temperature.  
Excessive laundry load.  
• Introduce into the drum less laundry.  
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Malfunction  
Possible Cause / Solution  
The programme is still running.  
• Wait the end of washing cycle.  
The door lock has not been released.  
• Wait about 2 minute.  
The door will not open:  
There is water in the drum.  
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out the  
water.  
The transit bolts and packing have not been  
removed.  
• Check the correct installation of the appliance.  
The support feet have not been adjusted.  
• Check the correct levelling of the appliance.  
The machine vibrates or is noisy:  
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.  
• Redistribute the laundry.  
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.  
• Load more laundry.  
The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in  
because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the  
drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation  
of the drum. This may happen several times before  
the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can  
resume. If, after 10 minutes, the laundry is still not  
evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will not  
spin. In this case, redistribute the load manually and  
select the spin programme.  
Spinning starts late or the machine  
does not spin:  
Redistribute the laundry.  
The machine is fitted with a type of motor which  
makes an unusual noise compared with other  
traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer  
start and more even distribution of the laundry in the  
drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of  
the machine.  
The machine makes an unusual  
noise  
Machines based on modern technology operate very  
economically using very little water without affecting  
performance.  
No water is visible in the drum  
If you are unable to identify or solve the  
problem, contact our service centre.  
Before telephoning, make a note of the model,  
serial number and purchase date of your  
machine: the Service Centre will require this  
information.  
Mod. ... ... ...  
Prod. No. ... ... ...  
Ser. No. ... ... ...  
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Technical data  
Dimensions  
Width  
Height  
60 cm  
85 cm  
64 cm  
Depth (inclunding the porthole)  
Electrical connection Voltage -  
Overall power - Fuse  
Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating  
plate on the inner edge of the appliance door  
Water supply pressure  
Minimum  
Maximum  
0,05 MPa  
0,8 MPa  
Maximum Load  
Spin Speed  
7
kg  
Mod. ZWH3105  
Mod. ZWH3125  
1000 rpm  
1200 rpm  
Maximum  
Consumption values  
Programme  
duration  
(in minutes)  
Energy  
consumption  
(in kWh)  
Water  
consumption  
(in litres)  
Programme  
Cotton 90º  
155  
160  
140  
90  
2.15  
1.19  
1.47  
0.97  
0.87  
0.72  
0.47  
0.35  
0.55  
0.27  
-
71  
59  
63  
56  
60  
64  
58  
52  
58  
47  
-
Cotton 60º Eco (*)  
Cotton 60º - Cold  
Synthetic 60º - Cold  
Easy Iron 40º  
Delicates 40º - Cold  
Hanwash 30º - Cold  
Wool 40º  
96  
65  
60  
60  
Jeans 40º  
153  
54  
Rinses  
Drain  
2
Spin  
12  
-
-
Infos  
(*) The “Cottons 60° Eco” is the  
reference programme for the  
data entered in the energy  
label, in compliance with  
EEC 92/75 standards.  
The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely  
indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry,  
on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It refers  
to the highest temperature for each wash programme.  
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Installation instruction  
Positioning  
Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make  
Transit security bars  
Before starting the machine up, the transport  
security bars must be removed as follows:  
You are advised to keep all the transport  
security bars. In case the appliance has to be  
transported again.  
sure that air circulation around the machine is  
not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that  
the machine does not touch the wall or other  
kitchen units. Level the washing machine by  
raising or lowering the feet. Once in the right  
position fix the feet by pushing the nuts  
against the base of the case. The feet may be  
tight to adjust as they incorporate but the  
machine MUST be level and stable.  
If necessary, check the setting with a spirit  
level.  
Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise  
and displacement of the machine during  
operation.Never place cardboard, wood or  
similar materials under the machine to  
compensate for any unevenness in the floor.  
Some vibration is inevitable, especially if  
mounted on a wooden floor.  
1. Unscrew and remove the three rear screws  
by means of a key.  
Make sure the hoses are not squashed.  
Sprung wooden floors are particularly  
susceptible to vibration. For advice, consult a  
builder. If possible, always place the machine  
on a solid floor.  
2. Open the porthole and remove the  
polystyrene block fitted with adhesive tape  
on the door seal.  
3. Place the machine in an upright position  
and remove the three plastic bolts.  
5. Plug the 3 holes with the plastic plugs  
which you can find in the envelope  
containing the instruction booklet.  
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Water inlet  
The appliance must be connected to a cold  
water supply.  
There should be a COLD WATER tap near the  
washing machine with a screwing on  
connection pipe of 3/4" for the water supply, a  
sink, a wash basin or a drainage system in the  
wall.  
Previously check if:  
- it is not a hot water tap.  
- the running water is clean. If not, run off a  
reasonable amount of water to flush out any  
debris that may have collected in the pipes.  
Have the permanent drainage system in the  
wall checked by a plumber.  
A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa (0.5  
bar) is required for safe operation of the  
appliance.  
If you cannot make the cold water connection  
direct from the rising mains, you may be able  
to operate the appliance from your cold water  
storage system.  
There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m  
(16.5 ft) between the appliance’s inlet and the  
bottom of the water storage tank.  
Electrical connection  
1. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4”  
thread. Always use the hose supplied with  
the appliance. The inlet hose must not be  
lengthened. If it is too short and you do not  
wish to move the tap, you will have to  
purchase a new, longer hose specially  
designed for this type of use.  
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.  
Before switching on, make sure the electricity  
supply voltage is the same as that indicated  
on the appliance’s rating plate.  
NOTE  
Installation should  
comply with local  
water authority and  
building regulations’  
requirements.  
IMPORTANT!  
Information on the electrical connection is  
given on the rating plate on the inner edge  
of the appliance door.  
2. If necessary turn the hose adequately by  
unscrewing the nut at the rear of the  
appliance. Now tighten the nut anew to  
avoid leaks. (Open the tap and assure that  
it does not leak and close it again.)  
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug  
fitted. In the event of having to change the  
fuse in the plug supplied, a 13amp ASTA  
approved (BS1363/A) fuse must be used.  
Should the plug need to be replaced for any  
reason, proceed as described below.  
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Environmental concerns  
Packaging materials  
Ecological hints  
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.  
are  
To save water, energy and to help protect the  
environment, we recommend that you follow  
these tips:  
Normally soiled laundry may be washed  
without prewashing in order to save  
detergent, water and time (the environment  
is protected too!).  
The machine works more economically if it  
is fully loaded.  
Old machine  
Use authorised disposal sites for your old  
appliance. Help to keep your country tidy!  
With adequate pre-treatment, stains and  
limited soiling can be removed; the laundry  
can then be washed at a lower temperature.  
Measure out detergent according to the  
water hardness, the degree of soiling and  
the quantity of laundry being washed.  
The symbol  
on the product or on its  
packaging indicates that this product may not  
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall  
be handed over to the applicable collection  
point for the recycling of electrical and  
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product  
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent  
potential negative consequences for the  
environment and human health, which could  
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste  
handling of this product. For more detailed  
information about recycling of this product,  
please contact your local city office, your  
household waste disposal service or the shop  
where you purchased the product.  
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Guarantee conditions  
Standard guarantee conditions  
European Guarantee  
We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12  
months of the date of the purchase this  
Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is  
proved to be defective  
This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in  
each of the countries listed at the back of this  
user manual, for the period specified in the  
appliance  
by reason only of faulty workmanship or  
materials, we will, at our option repair or  
replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for  
labour, materials or carriage on condition that:  
guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from  
one of these countries to another of the  
countries listed below the appliance guarantee  
will move  
The appliance has been correctly installed  
and used only on the electricity supply  
stated on the rating plate.  
The appliance has been used for normal  
domestic purposes only, and in accordance  
with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
The appliance has not been serviced,  
maintained, repaired, taken apart or  
tampered with by any person not authorised  
by us.  
Electrolux Service Force Centre must  
undertake all service work under this  
guarantee  
Any appliance or defective part replaced  
shall become the Company’s property.  
This guarantee is in addition to your  
statutory and other legal rights.  
with you subject to the following qualifications:  
The appliance guarantee starts from the date  
you first purchased the appliance which will  
be evidenced by production of a valid  
purchase document issued by the seller of  
the appliance.  
The appliance guarantee is for the same  
period and to the same extent for labour and  
parts as exists in your new country of  
residence for this particular model or range of  
appliances.  
The appliance guarantee is personal to the  
original purchaser of the appliance and  
cannot be transferred to another user.  
The appliance is installed and used in  
accordance with instructions issued by  
Electrolux and is only used within the home,  
i.e. is not used for commercial purposes.  
The appliance is installed in accordance with  
all relevant regulations in force within your  
new country of residence.  
Exclusions  
Damage or calls resulting from  
transportation, improper use or neglect, the  
replacement of any light bulbs or removable  
parts of glass or plastic.  
Costs incurred for calls to put right an  
appliance which is improperly installed or  
calls to appliances outside the United  
Kingdom.  
The provisions of this European Guarantee do  
not affect any of the rights granted to you by  
law."  
Appliances found to be in use within a  
commercial environment, plus those which  
are subject to rental agreements.  
Products of Electrolux manufacturer that are  
not marketed by Electrolux.  
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