Summary of ZWT 8121
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User manual zwt 8121 washing machine.
Page 2: We Were Thinking of You
We were thinking of you when we made this product.
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3 welcome to the world of electrolux thank you for choosing a first class product from electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples...
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4 contents contents warnings ........................................... 5 description of the appliance .............. 7 how to run a wash cycle ? ................ 8 washing guide ................................ 12 programmes table ........................... 14 consumption ...........................
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Warnings 5 warnings these warnings are for the safety of you and others around you. Please read these points carefully before installing and using your ap- pliance. Thank you for your atten- tion. Keep this user manual with your ap- pliance. If the appliance is sold or gi- ven to another person, ple...
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6 warnings precautions to be taken against frost if your appliance is exposed to tempera- tures below 0°c, the following precau- tions must be taken : • close the tap and disconnect the inlet hose. • place the end of this hose and the drain hose in a basin on the floor. • select the drain programme ...
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Description of the appliance 7 description of the appliance the control panel lid handle lever for moving the appliance adjustable levelling feet dispenser box prewash wash softener (do not fill above the max symbol ) the control panel programme selector spin speed selector “temperature” pushbutton ...
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8 how to run a wash cycle how to run a wash cycle? Using for the first time • ensure the electrical and water con- nections comply with the installation instructions. • remove the polystyrene insert and all other items inside the drum. • run an initial wash cycle at 90°c, without any washing but wit...
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How to run a wash cycle 9 selecting the temperature press the “temperature” pushbutton repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature if you want your washing to be washed at a different temperature to the one selected by the ap- pliance. The symbol means a cold wash. Selecting the spin speed tu...
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10 how to run a wash cycle “extra rinse” option the washing machine will add one or more rinses during the cycle. This option is recommended for people with sensitive skin and in soft water areas. Temporary : press the “extra rinse” pushbutton. The option is only active for the selected programme. P...
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How to run a wash cycle 11 modifying the programme in pro- gress before making any changes to the cur- rent programme, you need to pause the washing machine by pressing the “start/ pause” pushbutton. If the modification is not possible, the “start/pause” pus- hbutton flashes red for a few seconds. I...
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12 washing guide washing guide sorting and preparing the washing • sort washing by type and care label (refer to international symbols section below) : normal wash for tough fabrics which can withstand intense washing and spinning cycles ; deli- cate wash for delicate fabrics which need to be treate...
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Washing guide 13 you can obtain information on the hard- ness level of water in your area by con- tacting your water company or other competent source. There are no restrictions on the use of powder detergents. Liquid detergents must not be used when a prewash has been selected. For cycles without p...
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14 programmes table / consumption programmes table programme / type of washing load possible options cottons* : white or colour, e.G., normally soiled work clothes, bed linen, table linen, body linen, towels. 5,5 kg prewash super quick eco** extra rinse rinse hold night silence plus delay start synt...
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Programmes table / consumption 15 consumption delicate spin : a delicate spin cycle after a rinse hold (or night silence plus). 2,5 kg delay start * reference programme for test conforming to cei 456 standard (60° cottons programme with eco option). ** cannot be used with programmes lower than 40°c....
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16 care and cleaning care and cleaning unplug the appliance before cleaning. Descaling the appliance to descale the appliance, use an appro- priate non-corrosive product designed for washing machines. Read product la- bel for recommended amounts and how often descaling should be carried out. The ext...
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Operating problems 17 operating problems numerous checks were carried out on your appliance before it left the factory. However, should you notice a malfunction, please refer to the sections below before contacting the after-sales service. Problems causes the washing machine doesn’t start or doesn’t...
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18 operating problems the appliance vibrates, is noisy : • the appliance hasn’t been untied properly (see untying section), • the appliance isn’t level and is unbalanced, • the appliance is too close to the wall or furni- ture, • washing is unevenly distributed in the drum, • the load is too small. ...
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Operating problems 19 softener runs directly into the drum when filling the dispenser box : • you have gone past the max indicator. * depending on model. **on some models, the audible signals can sound. *** after solving any problems, press the ‘start/pause’ pushbutton to restart the interrupted pro...
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20 technical specifications / installation technical specifications installation remove all protective packaging for transit before using for the first time. Keep in case needed for future transit : transporting a non-secured appliance may damage internal components and cause leakages and malfunctio...
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Technical specifications / installation 21 untying to install your washing machine at the same level as surrounding furniture, pro- ceed as follows : water supply install the supplied water inlet hose at the rear of your washing machine by proceeding as follows (do not reuse an old hose) : open the ...
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22 technical specifications / installation drainage - the connector at the end of the flexi- ble hose can be at- tached to all common types of standpipe. Attach the connec- tor to the standpipe with the hose clamp supplied with the appliance * . - fit the u-piece on the drainage hose. Place everythi...
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Environment 23 environment disposing of the appliance all materials carrying the symbol are recyclable. Dispose of them at a waste collection site (enquire at your local council) for collection and recycling. When disposing of your appliance, re- move all parts which could be dange- rous to others: ...
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