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Zanussi ZDS 300 manual

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    DISHW ASHER ZDS 300 Instruction book GB[...]

  • Page 2

    Safety instructions 3 Disposal 3 Economical and ecological dishwashing 3 Installation instructions 4 Fitting under a counter 4 Levelling 4 W ater supply connections 4 Security system Aqualock 4 W ater outlet hose connection 5 Electrical connection 5 Description of the appliance 6 The control panel 6 Prior to using for the first time 8 The water sof[...]

  • Page 3

    It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner , or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the applian[...]

  • Page 4

    Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a drain. Fitting under a counter (kitchen worktop or sink) By removing the machine?[...]

  • Page 5

    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 to the underside of the work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink running into the machine. 2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guide (if provided with the machin[...]

  • Page 6

    Function buttons: in addition to the dishwashing programme selected, the following functions can also be set with the help of these buttons: - the setting of the water softener , - activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser , - the cancelling of a programme in progress. Programme selection buttons: the selection of a washing programme occur[...]

  • Page 7

    Indicator lights Phase indicator lights: have the following meanings: As soon as you select a washing programme, the phase indicator lights for that programme will start flashing. As the programme starts, the phase indicator lights turn off except for the indicator light of the phase in progress which will remain lit with a static light. Control in[...]

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    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 dishwasher salt 5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser The water sof[...]

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    Filling with dishwasher 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 wa[...]

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    ● Check if it’s necessary to refill with dishwasher salt or rinse aid ● Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher . ● Fill with dishwasher detergent . ● Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes. ● Start the wash programme. Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may [...]

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    The cutlery basket Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard. Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. T ake care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles[...]

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    The products In order to obtain a good wash, it is necessary to use detergents specially designed for dishwashers. T o ensure that your dishwasher functions perfectly , Zanussi recommends using Calgonit System, a unique and complete product, tested by millions of householders. Calgonit System includes Calgonit detergent, rinse aid, salt, machine de[...]

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    Detergent tablets Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at dif ferent speeds. For this reason some detergent tablets cannot dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during short programmes. Therefore please use long programmes when using detergent tablets, to ensure the complete removal of detergent residuals. Do not place the tablet[...]

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    (1) Ideal for washing crockery and cutlery of breakfast and dinner ( fresh soil ). This is the perfect daily programme, made to meet the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery . (2) T esting programme for EN 50242 (see "Hints for T est Centres"). This programme, developed for the use[...]

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    1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms can rotate freely 2. T urn on the water tap 3. Close the dishwasher door 4. Press the On/Off button The On/Off indicator light will come on. 5. Setting and starting the programme Press the button corresponding to the required programme (see "W ashing programmes" [...]

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    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 solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....). Ensure that the seals around the door , the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth. We recommen[...]

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    Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions given here, without calling out an engineer . What to do, when... 17 Once the checks have been carried out, close the door and press the button of the programme that was running before the intervention of the alarm, the pr[...]

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    ...the wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean ● The wrong washing programme has been selected. ● The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded. ● The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of the load. ● The filters in the b[...]

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    T esting in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "W ashing programmes" chart). T est in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (see &[...]

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    Subject to change without notice 152957 01/0 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 sold[...]