Zanussi ZWI71401WA User Manual

Never remove the filter during a washing cycle,

always wait until the appliance has finished the

cycle, and is empty.
When refitting the filter, ensure it is securely re-

tightened so as to stop leaks and young children

being able to remove it.

FILTER
If the appliance doesn't fill, take long to fill with

water, the starting button blinks or the display (if

available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter

'Troubleshooting' for more details), check if the

water inlet filters are blocked.
To clean the water inlet filters:

• Turn off the water tap.

• Unscrew the hose

from the tap.

• Clean the filter in the

hose with a stiff brush.

• Screw the hose back onto the tap. Make sure

the connection is tight.

• Unscrew the hose

from the machine.

• Keep a rag nearby be-

cause some water

may flow.

• Clean the filter in the

valve with a stiff brush

or with the piece of

cloth.

• Screw the hose back

to the machine and

make sure the con-

nection is tight.

• Turn on the water tap.

FROST PRECAUTIONS
If the appliance is installed in an area where the

temperature can be less than 0° C, remove the

remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain

pump.
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains

socket.

2. Close the water tap.

3. Place the end of the emergency emptying hose

and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on

the floor and let water flow out of the hoses.

4. Set the Drain programme and let it operate until

the end of the cycle.

5. Turn the programme knob to   to disconnect

the appliance from the power supply.

6. Screw the water inlet hose back on and re-fit

the emergency emptying hose after having put

the cap on again.

WARNING! Make sure that the

temperature is more than 0 °C before

you use the appliance again.

The manufacturer is not responsible

for damages caused by low

temperatures.

EMERGENCY EMPTYING OUT
If the appliance does not drain the water, proceed

as follows:
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains

socket.

2. Close the water tap.

3. If necessary, wait until the water has cooled

down.

4. Place a bowl on the floor and put the end of

the emergency emptying hose into the bowl.

Remove its cap.

The water should drain by gravity into the bowl.

5. When the bowl is full, put the cap back on the

emergency hose.

6. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until

water stops flowing out.

7. Clean the pump if necessary as previously

described.

8. Replace the emergency emptying hose in its

seat after having plugged it.

9. Screw the water inlet hose back on.