35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 1 WASHING MACHINE LAVADORA ZWG 385 ZWG 3125 ZWG 3105 35.292.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
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35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 4 Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation • Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance.
24/4/06 16:39 Página 5 Child safety • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. • Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance. • Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. • When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 6 Technical specifications DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth 85 cm 60 cm 60 cm WASH LOAD Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens and Hand wash 6.0 .kg 2.5 kg 2.5 kg 2.0 kg SPIN SPEED 800 rpm max. (ZWG 385) 1000 rpm max. (ZWG 3105) 1200 rpm max. (ZWG 3125) POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER ABSORBED MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 230 V/50 Hz 2100 W 10 A WATER PRESSURE 0.05 MPa 0.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 7 Transit security bars Hydraulic connection 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. There should be a COLD WATER tap near the washing machine with a screwing on connection pipe of 3/4 gas for the water supply, a sink, a wash basin or a drainage system in the wall. Previously check if: 1.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 8 Electrical connections IMPORTANT: The distance from the floor to the highest part of the hose should be between 60 to 90 cm. (It is advised to be between 60 and 70 cm). The hose must not be bent nor twisted to avoid clogging. Should a prolongation of the discharging hose be unavoidable this must never surpass 1.5 m and must be of the same diameter as the original hose. Make sure the hoses are not too tense. Before plugging the appliance make sure that: 1º.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 9 This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme. • The programme progress display shows the spin speed selected and the washing phase which is running. • The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 10 Use Control panel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer and programme chart Important! Programme option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.
24/4/06 16:39 Página 11 5 MANCHAS DIFÍCILES button (STAINS) The “FIN” (END) light flashes in the event of operating problems : Select this button if you wish to add to the washing of heavy soiled laundry a stain phase: at the temperature of 40°C the special detergent for stains is loaded from the compartment marked . This function is available in cotton and synthetic programmes with a temperature of 40° or higher).
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 12 The light DESCARGA (drain) or CENTRIF. (spin) comes on during the drain or the spin programme. At the end of the programme the light FIN (end) illuminates again. 9 Programme selector dial The selector is divided into 5 sections: • Cotton • Synthetic • Hand wash / Delicate • Wool • Special programmes O Reset programme/OFF The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 13 Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. 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. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 14 Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach. 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. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
24/4/06 16:39 Página 15 ENGLISH 35.292.966.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 16 Operating sequence 4. Select the desired programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position. Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run the cotton cycle 90°E, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
24/4/06 16:39 Página 17 6. Select the required option(s) 9. Altering a programme or an option The light corresponding to the depressed button illuminates. You can alter the programme before it starts. When the programme has started, you can only reset it by turning the programme selector dial to O and then you can select the new programme. The washing water remains in the tub. Start the new programme by depressing the START/PAUSE button.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 18 13. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If the WET ANTI-ARRUGAS (RINSE HOLD) option has been selected, the phase lights “WET ANTIARRUGAS” and “FIN” (END) are on to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door. To do this first turn the programme selector dial to “O” and then to drain programme or spin programme . At the end of the programme turn the programme selector dial to “O” to switch the machine off.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 19 WASHING PROGRAMMES Fabrics White cotton White cotton economy Temperature/ Programme 90° Sheets, household COTTON linen, towels, (ALGODON) tablecloths Hand towels, sheets, 60E COTTON underwear, (ALGODON) tablecloths 40° Coloured cotton Type of laundry Fast coloured cottons e.g. hand towels, sheets 30°COLD Non-fast coloured COTTON items, for example Additional functions PREWASH QUICK/STAINS SPIN REDUCTION Consumptions* Energy Water Duration kWh lt min.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 20 Programme table SPECIAL PROGRAMMES Programme selector dial position Rinses Drain Spin O Reset/Off Programme Programme description 3 rinses with liquid For rinsing additive, if required hand washed Short spin at max. items speed Additional functions SPIN REDUCTION / For emptying out the water of the last rinse of Water draining programmes with (rinse hold) option ZWG 385 Separate spin Short spin at max.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 21 1. Bodywork 3. Cleaning of the drainage area Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. The drainage area must be cleaned if the pump has been blocked with objects such as buttons, safety pins, coins, etc. , or if lint has built up because clothes that generate lint have been washed at high temperatures.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 22 4. The water inlet hose filter 6. Frost precautions If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time. • disconnect the appliance; Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 23 Problems which you can resolve yourself, before calling the After Sales Service. During machine operation it is possible that the END (FIN) light starts to flash: 4 flashes= the door has not been closed 2 flashes= the machine does not empty 1 flash= the machine does not fill. 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.
35.292.966.qxd 24/4/06 16:39 Página 24 Problem Possible cause • Water is not visible in the machine: • The machine, which is the result of modern technology, runs in a very economical way with low water consumption. Performance is nevertheless excellent. • Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: • 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.
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