Zanussi ZWI71401WA User Manual
• Press the catch down-
wards and pull it out to
remove the drawer.
• Flush it out under a
tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated
powder.
• Remove the top part of
the additive compart-
ment to aid cleaning.
• Make sure that all
washing powder resi-
due is removed from
the upper and lower
part of the recess.
• Use a small brush to
clean the recess.
• Replace the drawer and run the rinse
programme without any clothes in the drum.
CLEANING THE DRAIN FILTER
The pump should be inspected regularly and
The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly if:
• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;
• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;
• the appliance makes an unusual noise during
draining phase due to objects such as safety
pins, coins and so on blocking the pump;
• a problem with water draining is detected (see
chapter 'Troubleshooting' for more details).
CAUTION! Switch the appliance off
and remove the mains plug from the
socket.
Proceed as follows:
• Unplug the appliance.
• If it is necessary, wait until the water has cooled
down.
A
B
• Place a container
close to the pump (A)
to collect any spillage.
• Pull out the emergen-
cy emptying hose (B),
place it in the contain-
er and remove its cap.
• When no more water
comes out, unscrew
the filter.
• Turn the filter anti-
clockwise.
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2
• Remove the filter.
• Use pliers, if necessa-
ry.
• When removing the
filter, always keep a
rag nearby to dry up
any water spillage.
• Clean the filter under
a tap, to remove any
traces of fluff.
• Remove foreign
bodes and fluff from
the filter seat and from
the pump impeller.
• Check carefully
whether the pump im-
peller rotates (it ro-
tates jerkily).
If it doesn’t rotate, please contact your Service
Centre.
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2
• Put the cap back on
the emergency empty-
ing hose and place
the latter back in its
seat.
• Replace the filter into
the pump, insert it
correctly into the spe-
cial guides.
• Screw the pump cover firmly. Turn it clockwise.
CAUTION! When the appliance is in
use and depending on the set
programme there can be hot water in
the pump.
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