Zanussi Zwd 1472 S Manual

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Operating Sequence
WASHING
Before the first wash we recommend that you run a
cotton cycle at 95°C, with the machine empty, in order
to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum
and tub.
Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash
compartment  and start up the machine.
1. Load the laundry
Open the door.
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
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out
the amount of detergent required and pour it into the
main wash compartment  .
If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent into
the appropriate compartment marked  .
3. Measure out the fabric
softener
If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment
marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark.
Close the drawer gently.
	
	
4. Switch the machine on
Press the “On/Off” button to switch the machine on.
The display will show three blinking dashes or a
blinking zero. The light above the button will light up.
5. Select the desired programme/
fabric
Press the “Fabrics” button repeatedly, in order to select
the desired programme/fabric. The relevant light will
light up.
The lights relevant to the phases that form the
programme will light up.
The display will show the duration of the selected
programme, calculated on the basis of the maximum
load for each type of fabric. The “Start/Pause” button
light will start flashing.
If the load of laundry to be washed is small, at the
beginning of the cycle the display will still indicate the
duration relevant to the maximum load. The duration
value will be gradually adjusted during the execution of
the cycle.
 
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6. Select the temperature
Press the “Temperature” button if you wish to select a
temperature value different from the one proposed by
the machine. 
The relevant light will light up.
7. Select the spin speed or the
Rinse Hold option
Press the “Spin Speed” button repeatedly, in order to
select the desired spin speed or the “Rinse Hold”
option. The relevant light will light up.
If you select the “Rinse Hold” option, the machine will
stop at the end of the programme with the water still in
the tub.
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8. Select the desired options
If your laundry is very dirty, it may be advisable to
select the “Prewash” option.
If your laundry is lightly or normally soiled and it is
necessary to prolong the washing time, select the 
“40° AA” option.
If your laundry is only slightly soiled, select the 
“Extra Quick” option.
The relevant light illuminates.
 	






 











 
	


Press the “Options” button so as to cause one of the
lights to light up.
9. Select the “Delay”
Before you start the programme, if you wish the start
to be delayed, press the “Delay” button repeatedly, or
keep it pressed, to select the desired delay. The selected
delay time value (up to 23 hours) will appear on the
display for 3 seconds, then the duration of the
programme will appear again.
10. Start the programme
Press the “Start/Pause” button. The relevant light will
stop flashing and only the light relevant to the phase that
is in progress will remain lit.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the washing machine
will begin the countdown.
The display will show the duration of the programme or
the selected delay.
 







 
						

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11. How to change an option or 
a programme during its cycle
Before you make any change, you must pause the
machine by pressing the “Start/Pause” button.
It is possible to change the temperature or any option
before the programme carries it out.
Changing a running programme is possible only by
cancelling it and selecting a new programme. 
The machine will resume the cyclefrom the beginning
and the washing water in the tub will not emptied out.
If it is necessary to drain the water, proceed as follows:
•  PAUSE the machine by pressing the “Start/Pause”
button;
•  press the “Skip/Reset” button repeatedly, until only
the “Drain” light remains lit;
•  press the “Start/Pause” button again.
When the water has been drained, the display shows a
blinking zero. You may now select a new programme
and press the “Start/Pause” button to start it.
12. How to cancel a programme
during its cycle
To cancel a programme that is being carried out, first
pause the machine by pressing the “Start/Pause” button,
then press the “Skip/Reset” button repeatedly, until the
display shows three blinking dashes.
13. How to open the door during
the cycle of a programme
You can open the door, after having set the machine to
PAUSE, provided the following conditions exist:
• the washing machine is not in the heating phase
beyond 55°C;
• the level of the water is not high;
If these requirements are met, when you pause the
machine the door can be opened.
Should it not be possible to open the door, and should it
be absolutely necessary to do so, switch the machine off
by pressing the “On/Off” button.After approximately 3 minutes, you can open the door.
Pay attention to the level and temperature of the
water in the machine!
When you close the door and press the “On/Off” button
again, the machine will resume the programme from the
point where it had been interrupted.
14. End of programme
At the end of the programme, the machine stops
automatically, the “Start/Pause” button light goes off
and the display shows a blinking zero.
If you had selected the “Rinse Hold” option, the
“Start/Pause” button light goes off, the “Rinse Hold”
button light remains lit and the door is locked to indicate
that the water must be drained. The display shows a
blinking zero.
When the programme has been completed, a blinking
zero appears on the display.
Press the “Skip/Reset” button repeatedly to erase the
programme that has just been carried out. If you
omit to do this, the next time you switch the machine
on, the blinking zero will appear on the display.
Note: when you switch the machine on, if you must
erase the previously performed programme, it is also
sufficient to press the “Fabrics”button and select a new
programme.
Press the “On/Off” button to switch the machine off.
The relevant light will go out.
Remove the laundry from the machine.
Check whether the drum is completely empty, by
rotating it with your hand. The purpose of this is to
prevent any items of laundry from remaining
accidentally in the drum, where they might get damaged
in a subsequent wash (e.g. by shrinking) or bleed colour
into another load of laundry.
We advise you to close the water supply tap and
disconnect the plug from the socket.
Leave the door ajar in order to air the machine. 
						

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DRYING 3 KG OF COTTON
You have for example just machine-washed and spun at
1200 rpm 6 kg of laundry.
They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you
want to iron as soon as they are dry.
Press the “Skip/Reset” button repeatedly to erase the
programme that has just been carried out, the display
will show three blinking dashes and switch the machine
off by depressing “On/Off” button.
Then remove the laundry from the appliance and divide
the items to obtain two loads of approx. 3 kg each.
The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be
positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe.
1. Load the laundry.
2.  Depress the “On/Off” button to switch the machine
on, the display will show three blinking dashes.
3. If you wish to carry out the electronic drying,
depress “Auto Dry” button until the light “Iron
Dry” illuminates.
If you want a timed drying, depress the “Drying Time”
button until the light “Cottons” lights up, then depress
the same button until the time you want appears on the
display.
Attention!
If you select a drying time longer then 55’ minutes,
after 3 secondes, the display will show it in hours
and minutes (see the exemple below).
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4. Press the “Start/Pause” button to start the
programme.
5. At the end of the programme press “Skip/Reset”
button to clear the memory and switch the machine
off by depressing “On/Off”button.
6. Remove the laundry.
Note:
The programme time will automatically increase by up
to 1 minute, this is quite normal.
AUTODRYING 2 KG OF SYNTHETICS
You intend to wash and dry automatically 2 kg of
synthetics which do not need ironing.
Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a
washing & drying programme.
1.Load the laundry.
2.Add detergent and fabric softener.
3.Switch the machine on by depressing the “On/Off”
button .
4.Select the wash programme/fabric and temperature.
5.Select the drying time or degree of drying.
6.Select the required options by means of the relevant
buttons. If possible, do not select a spin speed lower
than that proposed by the appliance to avoid a too
long drying time so saving energy.
In any case the reduction of the spin speed is only
possible after selecting drying. The lowest values
you can select are the following:
- 900 r.p.m. for cottons & synthetics with electronic
drying
- 900 r.p.m. for cottons and 700 r.p.m. for synthetics
with timed drying
7.Start the programme by depressing the
“Start/Pause” button.
8.At the end of the programme press the “Skip/Reset”
button to clear the memory and press the “On/Off”
button again to switch the machine off.
9.Remove the laundry.
 
 
						

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Washing and Drying Hints
Do NOToverload the machine. Weigh the laundry the
first few times you use the appliance. 
The average weights of the most common items are
listed below as a guide:
1000g = 1 kg
Sheet 700-1000 g
Pillow case  100-200 g
Tablecloth 400-500 g
Serviette 50-100 g
Tea towel  70-120 g
Linen hand towel  100-150 g
Towelling hand towel  150-250 g
Towelling bath towel  700-1000 g
Bath robe  1000-1500 g
Man’s shirt  200-300 g
Apron 150-200 g
●Load the laundry loosely alternating large items with
small ones.
●Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric,
colour-fastness and how dirty it is.
●Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they may
unravel.
●Before washing, empty all pockets of small objects
which may have been left inside (coins, keys, screws
etc). as these could damage the drain pump.
●When washing curtains, remove the hooks.
●Close poppers and zips and fasten loose buttons.
●It is essential to wash new coloured items separately
when washing for the first time.
●When washing fabrics requiring different wash
temperatures together, always select the lowest
temperature.
●White items should not be washed with coloured
items.
●Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks etc)
should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case.
●Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic
washing machines.
●Use the correct quantities of detergent.
●For wool, use gentle detergent only in small
quantities.
●Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care
and kept out of reach of children.
●Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are
difficult to remove and should be treated before
washing with specific products, which can be found
in most household shops. In some cases it may help
to soak the stain before washing with a special pre-
soak product or biological detergent.
●If you have used the machine to wash, rinse or spin
only non-colour fast garments, there may be dye left
in the sump. To ensure any subsequent wash is not
contaminated with the dye, select and carry out a
rinse and spin programme, without any garments, to
ensure that any dye is removed from the sump.
●Do not leave the damp laundry load in a heap too
long before drying.
●Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy
items such as towels as these can attract the fluff.
●If you overdry the laundry, besides wasting energy,
any subsequent ironing may become more difficult
because the fabric could be heavily crumpled.
●Remove the laundry when the appliance has finished
drying.
●To avoid a static charge when drying is completed,
use either a fabric softener when you are washing the
laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for
tumble dryers.
●Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains,
woollen and silk,  garments with metal inserts, nylon
stockings, bulky garments such as anoraks,
bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not
be machine dried.
●Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials
similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried;
they represent a fire hazard.
●Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or
hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions must
not be machine dried in order to avoid the formation
of harmful vapours.
●For drying, follow the indications given on the
manufacturer’s labels.
May be tumble dried
Drying at high temperature
Drying at reduced temperature
Do not tumble dry
Important:
As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation
principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open and the
drain hose must drain water into a sink or into
the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle. 
						

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And in which form?
Not only are there different types of detergent, but they
are also available in different forms. Whether you chose
a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is
your own personal choice.
TRADITIONAL POWDERS
Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do
not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum.
TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS
Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of
the detergent drawer marked with the symbol  , start
the machine immediately upon placing the
detergent in the dispenser drawer.
Alternatively the detergent is measured into the
specially designed dosing device* which should be
placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the
machine drum.
COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS
Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are also
known) are available in liquid or powder form, and
generally require a smaller dosage. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the most
economical usage. Pour the detergent directly into the
dispenser drawer, or alternatively measure the detergent
into the specially designed dosing device* which
should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back
of the machine drum.
*  If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer,
please ensure the dosing device/ball is removed
before carrying out a drying programme.
FABRIC CONDITIONERS
These are ideal for improving ‘softness’, and also
reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing
easier. They are available in two types:
For example Lenor liquid fabric 
softener, for use in the washing
machine/washer dryer. The
liquid fabric softener should be
poured into the compartment
marked with the symbol  .
Follow the manufacturer’s dosage
instructions and never exceed the
MAX level.
Bounce conditioning sheets for use 
in a tumble dryer. We recommend
the conditioning sheets are pinned
(using a safety pin) to an article
of laundry and placed in the 
tumble dryer.
Which detergent?....
To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your
appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in
your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended
for use in automatic machines.
To maintain the appearance of your clothes and
household textiles and to make them last longer you
should use different types of detergent for different
washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.
WHITES
We recommend the Ariel product
range which is biological and
designed to provide excellent
cleaning and stain removal even
at low temperatures.
NON BIOLOGICAL
If you prefer to use a non
biological detergent, which does
not contain enzymes we
recommend Fairy. Fairy provides
good cleaning and stain removal.
COLOURS
For coloured items you should use a
detergent which is designed to clean
while maintaining the original colour.
Ariel Color does not contain bleach 
and therefore helps to preserve
colours.
DELICATE ITEMS
When washing delicates such as
woollens, you should use a product
which is specially designed to care for
fine fabrics.
Dreft Automatic is suitable for
woollens and other delicates.
LAUNDRY BLEACH
For additional stain removal you may
wish to use a product such as Ace
Gentle Bleach which is used in addition
to your chosen detergent. Ace is
suitable for all washable fabrics
including silks, woollens and colours. 
						

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Wash Care Symbols
Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling
code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct
programme on your washing machine.
WASHING SYMBOL
BLEACHING
IRONING
DRY CLEANING
TUMBLE DRYING
WASH ACTIONFABRIC
Hot iron
Warm iron
Cool ironCotton, Linen, Viscose
Polyester mixtures, Wool
Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester
Important Notes
For best results, always use the dispenser drawer for
dispensing detergents and liquid additives.
Once the dispenser has been filled, close it by pushing it
in gently. This is particularly important if you are usingfabric conditioner to avoid the conditioner entering the
machine prematurely.
When using liquid detergent and a prewash programme,
place the detergent into the correct compartment in the
dispenser drawer, after the prewash has finished.






Chlorine bleach may be used
May be tumble dried
with high heat setting
with low heat setting
A cross through any symbol means «DO NOT» May be dry cleaned. Other letters and/or a bar beneath the circle will 
indicate the required process to the dry cleaner.
Normal (Maximum)
Normal (Maximum)
White Cotton or Linen
without Special Finishes
Cotton, Linen or Viscose
without Special Finishes
Colourfast at 60°C.
Reduced (Medium)
Normal (Maximum)
Reduced (Medium)
Much Reduced (Minimum)
Hand wash only
Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose
with Special Finishes,
Cotton/Acrylic Mix.
Cotton, Linen or Viscose 
Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C.
Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool
mixes, Polyester/wool blends.
Wool, wool mixtures, Silks
Do not machine wash
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Washing programmes
*This data is given purely as an indication: the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and type
of laundry, the temperature of the water supply and the ambient temperature. The data refers to the highest
temperature provided for each programme.
**Only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
***The “Coloured cotton programme” at 60°C with the option40° AAselected is the reference programme for
the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75”.
Note! For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.Type of laundry
and symbols on
labels
SPIN SPEED
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
SPIN SPEED
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
40° AA
EXTRA QUICK
SPIN SPEED 
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
40° AA **
EXTRA QUICK
SPIN SPEED 
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
SPIN SPEED
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
40° AA**
EXTRA QUICK
SPIN SPEED
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
EXTRA QUICK
SPIN SPEED
RINSE HOLD
White cotton:
e.g. sheets,
tablecloths,
household linen
White cotton:
e.g. sheets,
tablecloths,
household linen
Coloured cotton
***: e.g. shirts,
blouses,
underwear, towels,
house-hold linen
Coloured
cotton: e.g. shirts,
blouses, towels,
underwear, 
Synthetic fabrics
and blends: e.g.
shirts, blouses,
underwear
Delicate 
fabrics: e.g.
acrylic fabrics,
viscose, polyester,
synthetic blends
Wool /
Handwash






6 kg
6 kg
6 kg
+
40AA
6 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2 kg LoadProgramme/
temperatureAvailable options
2.0
2.05
1.02
1.15
0.85
0.55
0.3552
52
49
49
50
53
52
Consumption*
Energy kWh
Water
litres
Cotton daily 
60° - 95°C
Cottons
60°-95°C
Cottons
60°- 50°- 40° -
30°C
Cotton daily
60°- 50°- 40° -
30°C
Synthetics
60°-50°- 40°-
30°C
Delicates
40° - 30°C
Wool/
Handwash
40° - 30°C 
Description of
programme
Main wash at 
60°- 95°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Main wash at 
60° - 95°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Main wash at
60°- 50° - 40°-
30°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Main wash at
60°-50° - 40°-
30°C
3 rinses
Long spin
Main wash at 
60° - 50° - 40° -
30°C 
3 rinses 
Short spin
Main wash at 
40° - 30°C 
3 rinses 
Short spin
Main wash at 
40°- 30°C 
3 rinses
Short spin
Cotton programmes 
						

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Drying Programmes
(*) The Store drydrying programme for cotton is the reference programme for the Energy Label data, in compliance
with EC directive 92/75.
Timed drying
Degree of drying
Store dry (*)
Suitable for items
to put away
without ironingType of fabric 
Cotton and linen
(towels, T-shirts,
bathrobes)Max. load
3 kgSpin speed
1200Drying time mins
90
1400 85
1.5 kg1200
50
1400 45
Synthetics and mixed
fabrics (jumpers,
blouses, underwear,
household linen)2,0kg 900
75
1,0kg 900 40
Iron dry
Suitable for
ironing Cotton and linen
(sheets, tablecloths,
shirts, etc.)3 kg1200
75
1400 70
1.5 kg1200 45
1400
40 Extra dry
Ideal for
towelling
materialsCotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath
towels, etc.)3 kg1200
100
1400
95
1.5 kg1200 60
1400
55 
						

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Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you
must DISCONNECTthe appliance from the electricity
supply.
Descaling
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 manufacturers
instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of
lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent
mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.
Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to
preserve the door seal.
Maintenance Wash
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 drum should be empty of laundry.
●Select the hottest cotton wash programme.  
●Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a
powder (such as Ariel Futur).
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with a
solution of mild washing up liquid and water and then
dry thoroughly.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer
should be cleaned regularly.
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.


To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment
should be removed.
Cleaning the drawer recess
Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean
the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is
removed from the upper and lower part of the recess.
Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme
without any clothes in the drum.
Cleaning the pump
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:
• Disconnect the appliance. 
•  If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 
• Open the pump door.
•  Place a container close to the pump to collect any
spillage.