Zanussi ZDT40 manual

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    User manual Dishwasher ZDT40[...]

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    Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document. The user manual should be passed on to any future owner of [...]

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    Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, in- cluding its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is im- portant to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its opera- ti[...]

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    Installation • Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged ma- chine. If your dishwasher is damaged con- tact your supplier. • All packaging must be removed before use. • Any electrical and pl umbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and competent person. • For safety reas[...]

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    Setting mode The appliance is in setting mode when all programme lights are off and End of pro- gramme light flashes. IMPORTANT! Always remember that when performing opera- tions such as: • selecting a washing programme • setting the water softener • deactivation/activation of the audible signals the appliance MUST be in setting mod e. If a p[...]

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    Indicator lights End of programme in dicator light Illuminat es when t he was hing p rogramm e has ended. It also has ad ded functions o f visual signal ling as: – the setting of the water softener , – deacti vation/acti vation of the audible signal s, – interven tion of an ala rm due to the ma lf unction of the machine. Audible signals Audib[...]

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    Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil Type of load Programme description 65° Normal soil Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Main wash 1 intermediate rins es Final rinse Drying 30' 1) Light so il Crockery and cut lery Main wash Final rinse 50° 2) Normal soil Crockery and cut lery Prewash Main wash 1 intermedia te rinse Final rinse[...]

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    When using tablets that integrate rinse aid, detergent, salt function and other additives: there is no need to fill up with special salt or rinse aid. Check whether these detergents are suitable for your water hardness. Follow the manufac- turers instructions . – Set the water hardness to level 1. IMPORTANT! If the drying results are not satisfac[...]

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    Water hardness Adjusting the water hardn ess setting Use of salt Clarke °TH mmol/l manually electronically 18 - 22 26 - 32 2,6 - 3,2 1 level 4 yes 13 - 17 19 - 25 1,9 - 2,5 1 level 3 yes 5 - 12 7 - 18 0,7 - 1,8 1 level 2 yes < 5 < 7 < 0,7 1 level 1 no The water softener must be set in both ways: manually, using the water hardness dial and[...]

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    Use of dishwasher salt CAUTION! Use only special salt suitable for dishwashers. Unscrew the ca p. Only before filling with salt for the first time , fill the sal t container wit h wa- ter. Using the fu nnel provide d, pour in the sa lt until the container is fille d with salt. Remove any trace of salt. Replace the c ap tightly turning it c lockwise[...]

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    IMPORTANT! The salt contai ner will require topp ing up periodicall y. The salt cap has a ref ill indic ator window in the ce ntre in which a g reen float is cl early visible wh en there is salt insi de t he con taine r and al mos t dis appe ars when the salt has finished. Filling with rinse aid Open the li d. Fill up with rinse ai d. The maximum l[...]

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    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 streaks on the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades. Open the li d. Set the dosage le vel. (The dose is factor y set in po- sition 4). Close the li d and press un- til it loc[...]

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    For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable: are of limited suitability: • Cutlery with wooden , horn, china or mother-of- pearls handle s. • Plastic items th at are not he at resistant. • Older cutlery with glued parts tha t are not tempera- ture resistant. • Bonded cutl ery items or dishe s. • Pewter [...]

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    Load upper ba sket. Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be lo aded in the up - per basket and arrang ed so they do no t move. For taller items, th e cup racks can b e folded up- wards. If plates are to be loaded in the upper basket: load them starting from the rea r positions; tilting the m slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions ne ar[...]

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    Use of detergent IMPORTANT! Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers. Observe the manufacturer’s dosing and stor- age recommendations. Open the li d. Fill in the deter gent in compartment A . O bserve the do sing lev- els. For programmes with pre- wash add an additional detergent do se in com- partment B . When using deterg ent tablets : plac[...]

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    • Water may appear on the sides and the door of the dishwasher as the stainless steel will eventually become cooler than the dishes. CAUTION! When the washing programme has finished, it is recommended that the dishwasher is un- plugged and the water tap turned off. Care and cleaning Cleaning the filters IMPORTANT! NEVER use the dishwasher without[...]

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    Cleaning the spray arms NEVER try to remove the spray arms. If residues of soil have clogged the holes in the 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 so[...]

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    household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic com- ponents are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community wast[...]

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    Fault code and malfunction Possible cause and solution The programme does not start. • The dishwasher d oor has not been properly closed. Close the do or. • The mai n plug is not pl ugged in. Insert the main s plug. • The fuse has b lown in the hou sehold fuse b ox. Replace the fuse. Once these checks have been carried out; switch on the dish[...]

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    The wash results ar e not satisfactory There are st reaks, milky sp ots or a bluish co ating on glasses and dishes • Decrease rin se aid dosing. Water drops have dries onto glasses and dishes • Increase rinse aid dosing. • The detergent may be the cause. Contact the de - tergent manu facturer’s cons umer care line. If after all these checks[...]

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    Capacity place se t tings 12 Max. weigh t kg 37 Noise level dB(A) 51 Hints for test institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appli ance fully loaded and us- ing the test programme (see "Consumption values"). Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser [...]

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    Installation WARNING! Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or compe- tent person. Water connection WARNING! The dishwasher must not be connected to open water appliances or instantaneous water heat- ers. This dishwasher must be fed with cold water. WAR[...]

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    Drain hose Connect dra in hose to the sink. Required height: 30 to 100 cm above botto m of the dishwash er. Ensure that the hoses are not kinked, c rushed or en - tangled. When conn ec ting the drain hose t o a n under sink trap spigot, the entire plastic membrane (A) must be removed . Fa il- ure to remo ve all the mem- brane will res ult in food p[...]

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    Fitting under a counter IMPORTANT! Carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed template for building in the dishwasher and fit- ting the furniture panel. WARNING! The dishwasher must be secured against tilting. Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed under, is suitably secured to a fixed structure (adjacent kitchen units cabinets, wa[...]

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