Operating Instructions
Washing Machine Zanussi ZWF1211W
Detergent dispenser drawer
The control panel
Program guide
Programme option buttons
Depending on the program, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired program 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. If an incorrect option is selected, the corresponding pilot light flashes for about 2 seconds.
- Spin reduction/rinse hold button
By depressing this button the final and the intermediate spin speeds can be reduced or the rinse hold option can be selected.
Spin reduction: by selecting this option the speed will be reduced as follows:
Cotton: from 1200 to 550rpm
Synthetics and wool: from 900 to 450rpm
Delicates: from 700 to 450 rpm
Rinse hold: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing.
At the end of the program, the pilot light End illuminates. To drain the water, proceed as follows:
Turn the program selector dial to position O.
Select program
(drain) or 
(spin).
Press the Start/Pause button. - Prewash button
Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed before the main wash (not available for wool). The prewash ends with a short spin in programs for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the program for delicate fabrics the water is only drained. - Super rinse button
Can be used with all programs, except wool. The machine will add 2 rinses to the selected program. - Half load button
Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of cotton or linens.
The machine will perform 2 rinses instead of 3. - Start/Pause button
After having selected the required program, press this button to start the machine; the corresponding pilot light stops flashing and illuminating continuously.
To interrupt a program that is running depresses the Start/Pause button: the corresponding pilot light starts to flash.
To restart the program from the point at which it was interrupted, press the Start/Pause button again. - Program progress display
By selecting the wash program, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases Make up the program come on.
After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. The End pilot light flashes in the event of opening problems:
4 flashes = the door has not been closed
2 flashes = the machine does not empty
1 flash = the machine does not fill
The End pilot light comes on when the program is finished and indicates that the door can be opened. - Program selector dial
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position O corresponds to Reset program/Switching OFF of the machine.
Operating sequence
Load the laundry.
Measure out the amount of detergent required and pour it into the main wash compartment.
If you wish to carry out a prewash, pour detergent into this compartment also.
Prewash should not be carried out on mixed fabrics or delicates.
If required measure out the fabric softener into the compartment marked
.
Turn the program selector dial to the required program. The Start/Pause button starts to flash. The pilot lights orresponding to the various phases making up the program come on.
Select the spin reduction or rinse hold option by pressing the option button repeatedly, to select the desired option. The relevant light illuminates.
If required, select Prewash, Super Rinse or Half Load (cotton or linens only) option, the corresponding light illuminates.
To start the selected programme, press the Start/Pause button; the corresponding light stops flashing. Only The washing light stays on.
Altering a program
A program can be altered before it starts.
When the program has started, it can only be reset by turning the program selector dial to O and then selecting the new program. The washing water remains in the tub. Start the new program by depressing the Start/Pause button.
Interrupting a program
Depress the Start/Pause button to interrupt a programme that is running, the corresponding light starts to flash.
Depress the button again to restart the programme.
Canceling a program
Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a program that is running and select a new program.
Opening the door after the program has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the Start/Pause button. Wait 2 or 3 minutes for the door lock to be released.
If the machine is already heating, or the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or the drum is turning, it means that the door cannot be opened.
If it is necessary to open the door, turn the selector dial to O, and after about 2 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature).
At the end of the program, the machine stops automatically. If the rinse hold option has been selected the phase light End is on to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door.
To do this first turn the program selector dial to O and then to either the (drain) or (spin) program.
Release of the lock is indicated by the illumination of the End light. Turn the program selector dial to O to switch the machine off.
Washing programs
Programs for cotton and linen
(*) This program is the reference program for the Energy level according to EEC Directive 92/75.
Washing programs
Programs for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool
(*) If the spin reduction option has been selected for this program, the program will perform a short spin.
Wash care symbols
Washing Symbol Wash Action Fabric
Documents / Resources
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