DISHWASHER ZDS 300 GB Instruction book
Contents Safety instructions 3 Disposal 3 Economical and ecological dishwashing 3 Installation instructions Fitting under a counter Levelling Water supply connections Security system Aqualock Water outlet hose connection Electrical connection 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 Description of the appliance 6 The control panel 6 Prior to using for the first time The water softener Filling with dishwasher salt Rinse aid 8 8 9 9 In daily use Loading cutlery and dishes The lower basket The cutlery basket The upper bask
Safety instructions 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 appliance and the relevant safety information. This information has been provided in the interest of your safety.
Installation instructions 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. Water supply connections This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 60°) or cold water. Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply. A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled crockery as it shortens the washing programmes a lot. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.
Water outlet hose connection Electrical connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the edge of the dishwasher’s door. 1. To 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. Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket, make sure that: 1.
Description of the appliance 1. Upper basket stop 2. Water hardness dial 3. Salt container 4. Detergent dispenser 5. Control panel 6. Rating plate 7. Rinse aid dispenser 8. Filters 9. Lower spray arm 10. Upper spray arm 11. Upper basket 12.
Indicator lights Activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser Phase indicator lights: have the following meanings: (The dishwasher must be switched off) Wash: illuminates when the washing and rinsing phases are running. With the activation of the rinse aid dispenser also the rinse aid indicator light on the control panel is automatically activated. Drying: illuminates when the drying phase is running. 1. Press the On/Off button. The On/Off indicator light illuminates (setting mode).
Prior to using for the first time Before using your dishwasher for the first time: b) Setting electronically (The dishwasher must be switched off) 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions NOTE: the electronic setting of the water softener is possible ONLY with the 3 in 1 function deactivated. 2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance 3. Set the water softener The dishwasher is factory set at level 5. 4.
Filling with dishwasher salt Rinse aid 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, which may have been spilt, remaining on the bottom of the machine for any period of time, which may cause corrosion.
In daily use ● 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 not be washed in the dishwasher. ● Before loading the dishes, you should: - Remove large left-overs.
The cutlery basket Adjusting the height of the upper 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. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position.
Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. Using no more then the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution. Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging. Fill with detergent 1. If the lid is closed: press release button (1). The lid springs open. 2. Fill the detergent dispenser (2) with detergent.
Different kinds of detergent Detergent tablets Use of "3 in 1" combi detergents Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different 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 tablets in the tub or in the cutlery basket as this will result in poorer wash results.
Washing programmes Programme Intensive 70°C Normal 65°C (1) Quick 60°C (2) Eco 50°C Degree of soil and type of load Heavy soil. Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Normal soil. Crockery and cutlery Fresh soil. Crockery and cutlery Normal soil.
Starting a washing programme To cancel a washing programme in progress 1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms can rotate freely To cancel a washing programme in progress, press simultaneously the function buttons 2 and 3 until all the indicator lights will turn off (except for the On/Off indicator light and eventually the rinse aid and salt indicator lights) indicating that the running programme has been cancelled.
Maintenance and 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 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 recommend every 3 months to run a 65°C wash programme without dishes using detergent.
What to do, when... 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. ...a flashing fault code appears The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. The intervention of an alarm is indicated by: - continuous flashing of the indicator light of the running programme, - a combination of flashing and pauses of the end of programme indicator light (as described in the chart).
...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 base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned. Too little or no detergent has been used.
Hints for test centres Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes" chart). Test 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 "Washing programmes" chart).
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