Zanussi IZ 161 S - Manual

5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door locked light 4 Door opening handle 5 Filter 6 Adjustable feet Door locked light It stays on during the whole programme indicating thatthe door is locked.When the light goes out, the door can be opened (seepage 12). De...

1 ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the washing machine on.The display (8) will show three blinking dashes or ablinking zero. You will find more detailed explanationson pages 7-8 (see “DISPLAY”).Press the ON/OFF button again to switch the machineoff. 2 MAINS-ON light This light is connected ...

8 • Duration of washing programme in hours and minutes, after you have selected a programme. While the programme is running (after you have pressed the START/PAUSE button), the displayedtime value decreases by one unit every minute. • The washing machine has stopped with water in the tub , at the en...

9 Selecting a special programme: A wash programme must be selected in the normal way.(START button not pressed) The SKIP button is then used to cancel or advance theprogramme to the required phase. The SKIP button can only operate when the programmeis in pause.A normal wash cycle consists of the fol...

11 Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you run acotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in themachine, to remove any manufacturing residue from thedrum and tub.Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenserdrawer and start the machine. 1.Load the laundry Open the door. ...

14 Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance. The average weights of the most common items arelisted 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 han...

16 Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labellingcode is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correctprogramme on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL BL...

17 Washing programmes The “coloured cotton programme” at 60°C is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, incompliance with EEC 92/75 standards. * This data is given purely as an indication: the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and type of laundry, the...

18 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out youmust DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a goodidea to periodically use a water softening powder in themachine. Do this separately from any laun...

19 Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in thecontainer, and remove its cap by unscrewing it. When no more water comes out, unscrew the filter andremove it. Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it,screwing it fully in. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose,place the la...

20 Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily withoutcalling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listedbelow.IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault liste...

21 Symptom The door will not open Possible causes ● The water level is above the bottom edge of the door. ● The machine is heating the water. ● The drum is turning. The door can only be opened when the relevant light has gone out. Spinning starts late or the machinedoes not spin ● The electronic unb...

22 Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if, within 12months of the date of the purchase, this ZANUSSIELECTROLUX appliance or any part thereof is provedto be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship ormaterials, we will, at our option repair ...

24 Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use incase the machine is to be transported again. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the two rearbottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins. Lay the machine gen...

26 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 you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink, makesure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is notblocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece” sup...

27 Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this applianceshould be carried out by a qualified electrician orcompetent person. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BEEARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make su...