Zanussi DE 6965 manual

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    DISHW ASHER DE 6965 INS TRUCTION BOOK 152977 26/1 UK[...]

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    2 For the user Important safety information 3 Description of the appliance 4 The control panel 5 Before use 7 Setting the water softener 7 Rinse aid 9 Using your appliance 10 Loading your appliance 10 Adjusting the height of the upper basket 12 Use of detergent 13 Hints and tips 14 W ashing programmes 15 Operating sequence 16 Maintenance and cleani[...]

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    3 Installation ● This appliance is heavy . Care should be taken when moving it. ● It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way . ● Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. ● Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carri[...]

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    4 1. Levelling spacers 2. Upper basket stop 3. Salt container 4. Large filter 5. Detergent dispenser 6. Control panel 7. Rating plate 8. Rinse aid dispenser 9. Central filter 10. Lower spray arm 11 . Upper spray arm 12. "SID" detergent dispenser ( S uper I ntensity D ispenser) 13. Upper basket 14. Worktop Description of the appliance 1 2 [...]

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    5 1. ON-OFF indicator light 2. ON-OFF push button 3. Programme selection push buttons 4. Door handle 5. Digital display 6. HALF LOAD push button This option is useful and economical when only a few dishes need washing. By pressing this push button, the corresponding indicator light comes on and the prewash phase is automatically excluded. If the in[...]

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    6 Audible signals Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which operations the dishwasher is performing. Short instruction accepted signal When any of the push buttons are pressed (except the ON-OFF push button), a short audible signal informs you that the machine has accepted the instruction given. Long programme run signal A continu[...]

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    7 Before using your dishwasher for the first time: 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions 2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance 3. Set the water softener 4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with salt 5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser 6. Run a RINSE HOLD pr[...]

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    8 Filling with salt Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers. All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a dishwasher , especially table salt, will damage the water softener . Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing programmes. This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water , whi[...]

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    9 Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. The dispenser , which is positioned inside the door , holds about 1 10 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing programmes, depending upon the dosage setting. Filling with rinse aid 1. Open the containe[...]

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    10 Loading your appliance Before placing dishes in the machine, remove any scraps of food, to avoid clogging the filters and consequently reducing the performance. Do not load very small items which can fall through the baskets. Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes. The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepa[...]

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    US47 11 The cutlery basket Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard. These items should only be places in the removable knife basket. T ake care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. Removable knife basket Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be placed horizontally in the remo[...]

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    12 In case that plates are loaded in the upper basket: load them starting from the rear positions of the basket; tilting them slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions near the door . Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates (over 27 cm and up to 32 cm in diameter) you can load them in the lower basket after mo[...]

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    13 Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. We recommend the use of Finish detergents which are available in the following options: Finish Double Action T ablets. Each tablet has the exact amount of detergent required, simply place in the dispenser . Finish Powder recommended for every day use. Finish Liqui[...]

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    14 T o save energy Place dishes in the machine immediately after every meal and wait until the dishwasher is full before washing. Do not prewash dishes under running water . Select the QUICK A 30 programme when dishes are not very soiled, following the instructions given in the "W ashing programmes" chart. Select the HALF LOAD option if o[...]

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    W ashing programmes 15 T ype of load Degree of soil Heavy soil. Crockery , cutlery , pots and pans Normal soil. Crockery and cutlery Fresh soil. Crockery and cutlery Normal soil. Crockery and cutlery Normal soil. Delicate china and glassware Any . Partial load (to be completed later in the day). Required push buttons Cycle description Recommended q[...]

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    16 1. Check the filters Ensure they are clean and properly positioned (see "Maintenance and cleaning"). 2. Press the ON-OFF push button The ON-OFF indicator light will come on and in the digital display appear three horizontal lines (---). 3. Check that there is rinse aid and salt The corresponding indicator lights will illuminate if refi[...]

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    17 Select the desired delay time by pressing the same push button until in the digital display appears the required time (up to a maximum of 12 hours). T o cancel the time setting press the DELA Y push button until h 0 appears in the digital display . If the setting has been made with the door open, close the door and the countdown will start autom[...]

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    18 Internal cleaning Ensure that the seals around the door , the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth. We recommend the use of Finish Dishwasher Cleaner every 3 months or run a 65°C wash without dishes using detergent. Regular use of Finish Dishwasher Cleaner cleans inaccessible parts, eliminates unpleasant fo[...]

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    19 Check that the SID is not clogged with detergent residue. If necessary rinse it under running water after having removed it from the basket by twisting it anticlockwise and pulling it upwards. Fasten it back onto the support by turning it clockwise. Never use your dishwasher without the SID dispenser . Since SID also ensures correct distribution[...]

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    20 Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . The dishwasher is fitted with a number of alarm systems which can help you to quickly determine the cause of any problems. The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. All push buttons are inoperative exc[...]

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    DIMENSIONS Width 60 cm Height with worktop 85 cm Height without worktop 82 cm Max depth 63,5 cm Max depth with open door 1 15.2 cm ELECTRICAL CONNECTION V oltage 220/240 V - 50 Hz MOTOR RA TING DURING WASH 200 W POWER OF HEA TING ELEMENT 2100 W OVERALL POWER 2300 W W A TER SUPPL Y PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa (0.5 bar) Maximum 800 kPa (8 bar) CAP ACITY [...]

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    22 Hints for test centres Before starting any test it is necessary to fill completely with salt the salt container and with rinse aid the rinse aid dispenser . T est standard EN 50242 Reference programme: ECONOMY 50° Load: 12 standard place settings Rinse aid selector: position 5 Detergent dosage : 20 g in the dispenser 10 g on the dispenser lid A[...]

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    23 Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. If possible, position the machine next to a water [...]

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    24 W ater outlet hose connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: 1. T o the sink outlet spigot, securing it if necessary with a clip. 2. T o a stand pipe provided with vent-hole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm. The waste connection must be at a height of between 30 cm (minimum) and 100 cm (maximum) from the bottom [...]

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    25 Electrical connection This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any responsibility should this safety measure not be observed. If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for the socket, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. Important The wires on the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the f[...]

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    26 Fitting under a counter (kitchen worktop or sink) By removing the machine’s worktop, you can install it under a close fitting sink unit or a pre-existing top, providing the dimensions of the recess correspond to those shown in the picture. Proceed as follows: - Remove the machine’s worktop by unscrewing the two rear retaining screws, pull fr[...]

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    Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Zanussi Service Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Y our telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force centre covering your post code area. The addresses are listed on the following pages. B[...]

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    To contact your local Service Force Centre telephone 08705 929 929 CHANNEL ISLANDS GUERNSEY Guernsey Electricity PO Box 4 Vale, Guernsey Channel Islands GY1 3AD JERSEY Jersey Electricity Company Haut De L’orme Rue De Haut De L’or me Trinity Jersey Channel Islands JE3 5FG SCOTLAND ABERDEEN 54 Claremont Street Aberdeen AB10 6RA AUCHTERMUCHTY 33a [...]

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    To contact your local Service Force Centre telephone 08705 929 929 MIDLANDS BIRMINGHAM 66 Birch Road East Wyrley Trading Estate Witton Birmingham B6 7DB BOURNE Pinfold Road Bourne PE10 9HT BRIDGNORTH 68 St. Mary’s Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR GLOUCESTER 101 Rycroft Street Gloucester GL1 4NB HEREFORD Units 3 & 4 Bank Buildings Cattle [...]

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    Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Zanussi Service Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Y our telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force centre covering your post code area. The addresses are listed on the following pages. B[...]

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    © Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2001 From the Electrolux Group. The world’ s No.1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world’ s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are s[...]