Makes the difference Instructions for the use and care of your BWD 373 Washer-Dryer
YOUR NEW WASHER-DRYER This new machine, which is fitted with the Jet System, patented Zanussi, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed. ■ ■ ■ The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
CONTENTS Warnings 4 Maintenance Description of the appliance 5 ■ 5 ■ ■ ■ Detergent dispenser drawer ■ Technical specifications 5 Installation 6 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Transit devices Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection Use ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Control panel Controls Programme selection Washing and drying hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Removing stains Detergents and additives Drying International wash code symbols Operating sequen
WARNINGS It is important that this instruction book be kept with the appliance for future reference. If you sell or give the appliance away, make sure that the book is passed to the new owners so that they can familiarise themselves with its operation and relevant warnings. The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. General warnings ■ ■ ■ ■ When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 01 Detergent dispenser drawer 02 Programme card 03 Drying pilot light 04 Drying time selector dial 05 Mains On button 06 “Option” buttons 07 Operating pilot light 08 Programme selector dial 09 Door handle 10 Filter 11 Adjustable feet 2 COTTONS - LINENS WHITES WHITES QUICK WASH FAST COLOUREDS NON FAST COLOUREDS RINSES SOFTENERS LONG SPIN DRYING EXTRA PREWASH 3 56 7 8 SYNTHETICS - DELICATES - WOOL 95º 60º 60º 40º 40º A B B C D F G H R SYNTHETICS SYNTHETICS QUICK WASH DELIC
INSTALLATION Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor. P0255 2.
Water inlet The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded, blue for cold and red for hot. Before connecting the hoses be sure to fit the mesh filters «A» supplied as per diagram. If only a cold water supply is available, connect the two hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a «Y» connection piece. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements.
USE Control panel COTTONS - LINENS WHITES WHITES QUICK WASH FAST COLOUREDS NON FAST COLOUREDS RINSES SOFTENERS LONG SPIN DRYING EXTRA PREWASH SYNTHETICS - DELICATES - WOOL 95º 60º 60º 40º 40º A B B C D F G H R SYNTHETICS SYNTHETICS QUICK WASH DELICATES WOOL RINSES SHORT SPIN DRAIN DRYING EXTRA PREWASH J J L M N P Q K 40º R 60º 60º 40º 40º SELECTOR DRYING TIME MAINS ON QUICK SPIN REDUCTION WASH BWD 373 1 2 3 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Drying pilot light It illuminates when drying starts.
Programme selection ■ Washing only Load size: – cotton, linen – synthetics – delicates – woollens ■ max 6.5 kg 2.5 kg 2.0 kg 1.0 kg – Place the detergent and additive in the dispenser drawer. – Select the wash programme – Press button “Spin Reduction” and/or “Quick Wash” if required. – Press the “Mains On” button .
i Washing and drying hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures 95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) 60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
i International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash 95 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max.
i Operating sequence Automatic washing and drying (non-stop programme) This option is only possible for cottons and synthetics. Maximum load: – cotton, linen 3 kg – synthetics 2 kg Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum Open the door.
4. Select the drying time Turn the selector dial clockwise to the required time setting (green or light green sector). DRYIN G TIME 90 120 M0031S 5. Select the programme and start the machine Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required programme and press the “Mains On” button: the operating pilot light comes on and the machine starts to operate. B MAINS ON M0025 6. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically.
Energetic programmes for cottons and linens Maximum load: washing 6.5 kg washing+drying 3 kg Washing Progr. Temp.
Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and woollens Maximum load: washing 2.5 kg for synthetics and 2 kg for delicates (woollens 1 kg) washing+drying (synthetics) 2 kg At the end of these programmes, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to avoid creasing of the fabrics. To empty out water, select programme P or Q.
MAINTENANCE 1. Bodywork Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork. 2. Detergent dispenser drawer After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer. Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under a running tap.
4. Water inlet filters If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filters in the water inlet hoses are not blocked. Turn off the water taps. Unscrew the hoses from the taps and remove the filters. Clean them with a stiff brush. Refit the filters and screw the hoses back onto the taps. 5.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING? Problems which you can resolve yourself Problem ■ The machine does not start up: Possible cause ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The machine does not fill: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: ■ ■ ■ ■ There is water on the floor: ■ ■ ■ ■ Unsatisfactory washing results: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The machine vibrates or is noisy: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Check that the door is firmly closed. Check that the machine is plugged in and that there is power at the socket.
■ ■ The machine fills then empties immediately: ■ The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section. The door will not open: ■ The programme is still running. The door lock has not been released. There is water in the drum. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: ■ The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
DUE TO CONSTANT DEVELOPMENT, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE. BLANCO IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INACCURACY OF CLAIMS OR DIMENSIONS IN THIS BROCHURE.
