Review and comparison of Zerowatt washing machine models

General concepts about the brand

The manufacturer introduced its products to the Russian market in the early 2000s.

The equipment stood out from its competitors and received wide recognition and positive feedback from Russian consumers thanks to the original ideas of engineers:

• customized production of household appliances;
• the drain tube and water inlet pipe are located in the side of the unit;
• high level of technical performance.

washing machine Zerowatt

Although the country of origin of Zerowatt equipment is Italy, the machines are assembled in Russia at Russian production facilities. Instructions for the Zerowatt washing machine are included in Russian.

The characteristics of the devices are:

• low level of energy consumption class A;
• possibility of loading laundry from 6 to 7 kg, depending on the model;
• possibility of electronic control;
• speed up to 1200 rpm;
• the presence of an intelligent mode that independently determines the type of laundry loaded and selects the most suitable washing mode.

Wash

Preparing for launch

Now is the time to be washed into the drum Please note that the maximum weight of laundry indicated on the body of the washing machine is a rather arbitrary value - it rather indicates the volume of the drum. For each washing mode, the operating instructions provide its own maximum permissible weight of laundry. In any case, in order for your equipment to serve you for a long time, you should not load the drum more than halfway.

Do not load too much laundry into the washing machine drum

After the laundry is loaded, close the washing machine door until it clicks. It happens that things fall into the hatch opening and the door does not close completely. In this case, under no circumstances should you apply force - you need to eliminate the obstacle and only then close the hatch.

In top-loading washing machines, the drum itself is closed first, and only then the top cover.

The next stage of preparation is adding detergent . Please note that powders and especially gels are highly concentrated, and you should strictly adhere to the dosage indicated on the packaging of the product.

To measure the amount of washing powder you need, use a measuring cup

For automatic washing machines, it is better to choose only specialized products with the appropriate mark on the packaging. Never use powders intended for hand washing. There will be too much foam from them, a leak may occur and the unit will stop working.

The quality of the wash will not improve if you add a lot of powder, but you will have problems with excessive foaming.

Before adding the product, you need to read the instructions and find out what each compartment in the washing machine tray is for. The powder is usually poured into the first sector on the left, and the conditioner into the first sector on the right.

Comparison of Zerowatt washing machine models

The most popular models of the manufacturer are:

• OZ4-1061D1;
• OZ4-1071D1/2-07.

A comparison of the characteristics of the equipment is shown in the table:

Tips for use

Following the instructions, to save water and electricity, you should adhere to the following rules during operation of the unit:

• It is optimal to fully load the drum with laundry to avoid additional washing;
• The “pre-wash” function should only be used for heavily soiled items;
• washing at temperatures up to 60C saves up to 50% of energy consumption;
• to avoid the need to wash at high temperatures (90C), difficult stains should first be removed with a special stain remover;
• use water softeners to prevent scale from appearing on the elements of the washing machine.

How and why do you need to sort clothes before washing?

Why sort clothes before washing?
The first thing to do is find the label on the clothing. He will tell you how to wash this or that item. There is a reminder on the shirt on the inside left or near the collar. On the trousers - inside at the back. For example, some things shrink from hot water. Others can only be washed with bleach. This is what the label will tell you about.

Before you start using the washing machine, start the wash cycle and set aside items that say “hand wash” or “dry clean”. They cannot be washed in a machine.

Washing machine care

For long-term operation and to avoid repairs to the Zerowatt OZ4 washing machine, you should periodically clean its elements:

• cleaning a special filter that traps large particles of dirt, fuzz, torn buttons, etc.;
• Detergent compartments should be cleaned regularly;
• If the machine remains idle for a long time or is transported, the water must be drained from the drain hose.

Washing machine care

The instructions for the OZ4-1061D1 washing machine, as well as other models, indicate that transportation must be carried out exclusively with the hatch cover closed, and it must also be secured in the machine with special cables. This will protect the equipment from impacts that could cause further damage.

Strong vibration

The main causes of Zerowatt breakdowns and their symptoms

Like all laundry washing units from other companies, the Zerowatt device in most situations fails due to an incorrect attitude to the requirements set out in the operating instructions. There are several other reasons that can affect the performance of the Zerowatt SMA. These include:

• poor quality of tap water;
• instability of the voltage indicator in the electrical network;
• moisture ingress;
• defects made at the factory.

In cases where your Zerowatt washing machine refuses to work in the specified mode, problematic issues arise when taking or draining water, or extraneous noise appears, call the service center specialists for repairs.

Possible problems

During operation of the washing machine, some problems may arise that you can fix yourself:

• strong vibration during operation - perhaps the transport fastenings have not been removed or the equipment is not level on the surface;

transport fastenings

• water does not drain - the filter is clogged or the drain hose is kinked;
• the unit does not fill with water - the water supply is turned off or the washing program switch is set incorrectly;
• no program starts - there is no power or the hatch cover is not closed tightly.

You should know that such problems can be resolved on your own, without the help of a specialist. In case of other problems with operation, you should contact the service center and have your Zerowatt washing machine repaired.

Zerowatt washing machines are compact, have high build quality and are lower in cost compared to competitors. She copes with the task perfectly. An additional advantage of this equipment is Russian assembly, which allows for warranty repairs and maintenance in the shortest possible time.

First wash in a washing machine without laundry: step-by-step instructions

So, the preparation for the operation of the new equipment has been completed and now you can safely proceed to its launch. To the question: is it possible to turn on the washing machine without laundry, we will answer: it’s not just possible, but even necessary.

Experts strongly recommend running the first wash program “idle”. Why? Before the equipment goes on sale, it is tested at the factory and stains from technical oils and dirt may remain in the drum. Therefore, if you do not want things to get even more dirty, the drum should be empty when first starting. Idle washing will clean the internal parts of the washing machine from dirt and foreign odors.

Let's move on to step-by-step instructions for starting the first wash cycle.

• Step 1: Close the loading hatch door. Remember, we don’t load laundry!
• Step 2. Pour detergent into the powder receptacle. For the first start, you can take any powder intended for use in an automatic machine, as well as one special for removing machine oil and industrial stains. (We will tell you in detail about special products in the section below.) Please note that the amount of powder should be half as much as in a regular wash with a loaded drum.

Do not use powder intended for hand washing. Its use may result in excessive foaming.

• Step 3. Connect the equipment to a 220 V power supply. Do not use adapters. Connect the equipment to the outlet directly. This applies to all household devices.
• Step 4. On the control panel, select a long program and press the “Start” button.

This completes your participation in the procedure. But now the moment comes when you need to be as careful as possible and you shouldn’t run far from the machine. To find out whether everything is done correctly and the SMA is working properly, you need to observe the operation of the device. Pay attention to the following points:

• the drum rotates according to the cycle (slows down when washing, speeds up when spinning);
• the water in the drum heated up 5–7 minutes after injection (if the water heating mode is selected);
• no water leaks;
• there are no extraneous sounds in the operation of the device;
• Water spinning and draining work properly.

If you notice any malfunctions, stop the program, unplug the device and manually drain the water through the drain valve. Contact the technical support center. A specialist will come to you who, according to the warranty card, must repair the car absolutely free of charge (this will be done subject to correct installation: some service centers refuse free service if the installation was carried out incorrectly or without the participation of a specialist).

Do not take any measures to resolve the problem yourself to avoid making the situation worse.

You cannot use the washing machine until the problem has been repaired.

If all the mechanisms are working properly, you can proceed to the stage of washing the laundry; there should be no unpleasant moments.