Zanussi ZDT 420, User Manual

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Page 2: ... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8 First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 9 Set the water softener _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10 Filling with dishwasher salt _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12 Filling with rinse aid _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 13 Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid _ _ _ _ 13 Load cutlery and dishes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14 Use of detergent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 17 Unloading the dishwasher _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 18 Care and cleani...

Page 3: ...e dishwashing cycle After use isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply This product should be serviced only by an authorised service engineer and only genu ine spare parts should be used Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs car ried out by inexperienced persons will cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your loca...

Page 4: ...asher if the electrical supply cable and water hoses are damaged or if the control panel work top or plinth area are damaged such that the inside of the ap pliance is freely accessible Contact your local Service Force centre in order to avoid hazard All sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic and electric components WARNING For electrical and water connection c...

Page 5: ... has been set In this case to return to setting mode the pro gramme has to be cancelled see instructions Cancel a washing programme in progress Digital display In the digital display is indicated the level of hardness to which the water softener is set if the audible signals are activated deactivated The number corresponding to the selected washing programme the approximate remaining time of the r...

Page 6: ...y IMPORTANT Cancel the washing programme in progress 1 Open the dishwasher door 2 Press the function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously for about 2 seconds the indi cator lights of the programme selection buttons will start flashing After about 2 seconds the in dicator lights of the programme selection but tons will illuminate with a fixed light and 2 horizontal lines will appear in the digital displa...

Page 7: ... programme in progress IMPORTANT Cancelling a delay start involves also the cancelling of the washing programme set In this case you have to select the washing programme again Indicator lights Salt refilling light Illuminates when special salt needs to be filled It can remain illuminated several hours after the salt has been filled Rinse aid refilling light Illuminates when rinse aid needs to be f...

Page 8: ...e digital display will show the new setting 5 5 To memorize the operation switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On Off but ton Washing programmes Programme Half load Degree of soil Type of load Programme de scription 1 Rinse and hold No Any Partial load to be completed later in the day 1 cold rinse to avoid food scraps from sticking together This programme does not require the use of detergent...

Page 9: ...Test programme for test institutes 4 When the Half load button is pressed the duration of the washing phase is reduced Auto washing programme During the Auto washing programme the amount of soil on the dishes is determined by how cloudy the water is If the appliance is partially loaded and the dishes lightly soiled the prewash main wash and rinse phases of the programme are shorter and the water c...

Page 10: ... position 2 If you decide in future to use separated deter gents we advise that you Fill up the salt and rinse aid container Adjust the water hardness setting to the highest level and perform 1 normal washing programme without loading any dishes Adjust the water hardness setting according to the hardness of the water in your area Adjust the rinse aid dosage Set the water softener The dishwasher is...

Page 11: ...softener must be set in both ways manually using the water hardness dial and electronically Setting the water softener manually see table Set switch to position 1 or 2 The water softener is factory set at position 2 Setting electronically The dishwasher is factory set at level 5 1 Press the On Off button The dishwasher must be in setting mode 2 Simultaneously press and hold function buttons B and ...

Page 12: ...nt level is 10 by pressing func tion button A once level 1 is selected 5 To memorize the operation switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On Off button Filling with dishwasher salt CAUTION Use only special salt suitable for dishwashers Unscrew the cap Only before filling with salt for the first time fill the salt container with wa ter Using the funnel provided pour in the salt until the contain...

Page 13: ...locks CAUTION Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other sub stances e g dishwasher cleaning agent liquid deter gent This would damage the appliance IMPORTANT Top up the rinse aid when the light on the control panel illuminates Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing Reduce the dose if there are whitish streak...

Page 14: ...cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms Load hollow items such as cups glasses pans etc withtheopeningdownwardsso that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another or cover each other To avoid damage to glasses they must not touch Lay small objects in the cutlery basket Plastic items and pans with non stick coat ing...

Page 15: ... dishwasher safe by the manufacturer Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed frequently Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to dis colour during washing Residues e g egg white egg yolk and mustard often cause discolouring and staining on silver Therefore always clean left overs from silver immediately if it is not to be washed straight after use Load cutlery For best re sults we recommen...

Page 16: ... wards If plates are to be loaded in the upper basket load them starting from the rear positions tilting them slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions near the door Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper bas ket to the higher position Maximum height of the dishes in upper basket lower basket With ...

Page 17: ... Carefully lift both sides upwards and then allow the mechanism to drop back down slowly keeping hold of it IMPORTANT Never lift or lower the basket on one side only IMPORTANT When the basket is in the higher position you will not be able to use the cup racks Use of detergent IMPORTANT Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers Observe the manufacturer s dosing and stor age recommendations Open ...

Page 18: ...he dishwasher Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appli ance Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one this will avoid water dripping from the upper basketonto thedishesin thelower one Water may appear on the sides and the door of the dishwasher as the stainless steel will eventually become cooler than the dishes...

Page 19: ...e spray arms remove them with a cocktail stick External cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a damp soft cloth If necessary use only neutral detergents Never use abrasive products scouring pads or sol vent acetone trichloroethylene etc Internal cleaning Ensure that the seals around the door the de tergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a d...

Page 20: ...the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities CAUTION When a unit is no longer being used Pull the plug out of the socket Cut off the cable and plug and dispose of them Dispose of the door catch This prevents children from trapping themselves inside and endangering their lives The symbol on the product or on its pack aging indicates that this produ...

Page 21: ...t drain The sink spigot is blocked Clean out the sink spigot The water drain hose has not been correctly laid or it is bent or squashed Check the water drain hose connection appears in the digital display Anti flood device is activated Close the water tap and contact your local Service Force Centre The programme does not start The dishwasher s door has not been properly closed Close the door Thema...

Page 22: ...shes the salt container is empty or the incorrect level of the water softener has been set The drain hose connection is not correct The salt container cap is not properly closed The dishes are wet and dull Rinse aid was not used The rinse aid dispenser is empty There are streaks milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes Decrease rinse aid dosing Water drops have dries onto glasses and ...

Page 23: ... Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher s door Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum MPa 0 05 0 8 Capacity place settings 12 Max weight kg 37 Noise level dB A 47 Hints for test institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and us ing the test programme see ...

Page 24: ...out by a qualified electrician and or plumber or compe tent person Water connection WARNING The dishwashermustnot beconnectedto open water appliances or instantaneous water heat ers This dishwasher must be fed with cold water WARNING Only use for connection to the water mains newhose set oldhose setmustnotbereused CAUTION If the machine is connected to new pipes or pipes which have notbeen used fo...

Page 25: ...shwasher Ensure that the hoses are not kinked crushed or en tangled When connecting the drain hose to an under sinktrapspigot theentire plastic membrane A must be removed Fail uretoremoveallthemem brane will result in food particles building up over time eventually blocking thedishwasherdrainhose spigot If you use a drain hose extension the total length should not be longer than 4 metres Likewise ...

Page 26: ...onsontheenclosed template for building in the dishwasher and fit ting the furniture panel WARNING Thedishwashermustbesecuredagainsttilting Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed under is suitably secured to a fixed structure adjacent kitchen units cabinets wall This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under a kitchen counter or work surface No further openings for the venting of the dish...

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