GB User manual Dishwasher ZDT312 2
Contents Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Washing programmes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Use of the appliance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Setting the water softener _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Use of dishwasher salt _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Use of rinse aid _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Loading cutlery and dishes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Use of detergent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 3 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 Setting and starting
• Do not change the specifications or modify this product. Risk of injury and damage to the appliance. • Do not use the appliance: – if the mains cable or water hoses are damaged, – if the control panel, worktop or plinth area are damaged, that you can get access to the inner side of the appliance. Contact your local Service Force Centre. • Do not drill into the sides of the appliance to prevent damage to hydraulic and electrical components.
Indicator lights End The indicator light comes on when the washing programme is completed. Auxiliary functions: • Level of the water softener. • Activation/deactivation the audible signals. • An alarm if the appliance has a malfunction. 1) When the salt and/or rinse aid containers are empty, the related indicator lights do not come on while a washing programme operates. Function buttons Use the function buttons for these operations: • To set the water softener.
Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme 1) 2) Degree of soil Type of load Programme description Heavy soil Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 70°C 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Prewash Main wash up to 65°C 1 intermediate rinse Final rinse Drying Normal or light soil Crockery and cutlery Main wash up to 60°C Final rinse Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Prewash Main wash up to 50°C 1 intermediate rinse Final rinse Drying
Use of the appliance Refer to the following instructions for each step of procedure: 1. Make a check if the water softener level is correct for the water hardness in your area. If necessary set the water softener. 2. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt. 3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid. 4. Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher. 5. Set the correct washing programme for the type of load and soil. 6. Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct quantity of detergent. 7.
1 2 Set switch to position 1 or 2. Electronic adjustment The water softener is set at the factory at level 5. 1. Switch on the appliance. 2. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode. 3. Press and hold function buttons B and C until the indicator lights for function buttons A, B and C start to flash. 4. Release function buttons B and C. 5. Press function button A. – The indicator light for function button A continues to flash. – The indicator lights for function buttons B and C go off.
Use of rinse aid Caution! Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers. Do these steps to fill the rinse aid dispenser: Caution! Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser with other products (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). There is a risk of damage to the appliance. Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid The rinse aid dial is set at the factory at position 4. To increase or decrease the dosage refer to 'What to do if...
Adjustment of the height of the upper basket If you put large plates in the lower basket, first move the upper basket to the upper position. Maximum height of the dishes upper basket 1 Arrange service dishes and large lids around the edge of the lower basket. 2 lower basket Upper position 20 cm 31 cm Lower position 24 cm 27 cm Do these steps to move the upper basket to the upper position: 1. Pull the basket out until it stops. 2.
Use of detergent tablets 1 2 Put the detergent tablet in the detergent dispenser (A). Detergent tablets contain: • detergent • rinse aid • other cleaning agents. Do these steps to use detergent tablets: 1. Make sure that the detergent tablets are applicable for your water hardness. Refer to the instructions from the manufacturer. 2. Set the lowest levels of water hardness and rinse aid dosage. It is not necessary to fill the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser.
Cancelling a washing programme 1. Press and hold function buttons B and C until all the programme lights come on. 2. Release function buttons B and C to cancel the washing programme. At this time you can do these steps: 1. Switch off the appliance. 2. Set a new washing programme . Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent before you set a new washing programme. Interrupting a washing programme Open the door. • The programme stops. Close the door. • The programme continues from the point of interruption.
Important! Do not remove the spray arms. If the holes in the spray arms become clogged, remove remaining parts of soil with a cocktail stick. External cleaning 1 2 Fully clean the filters A, B and C below running water. Clean the external surfaces of the appliance and control panel with a damp soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, scouring pads or solvents (acetone, trichloroethylene etc...).
Fault code and malfunction Possible cause and solution • continuous flash of the light of the run- • The water tap is blocked or furred with limescale. ning programme Clean the water tap. • intermittent audible signal • The water tap is closed. Open the water tap. • 1 flash of the end indicator light The dishwasher does not fill with water • The filter in the water inlet hose is blocked. Clean the filter. • The connection of the water inlet hose is not correct. The hose can be kinked or squashed.
The cleaning results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean • The selected washing programme is not applicable for the type of load and soil. • The baskets are loaded incorrectly so that water cannot reach all surfaces. • Spray arms do not turn freely because of incorrect arrangement of the load. • The filters are dirty or not correctly installed. • The quantity of detergent is too little or missing. Limescales particles on the dishes • The salt container is empty.
Warning! To discard the appliance, follow the procedure: • Pull the mains plug out of the socket. • Cut off the mains cable and mains plug and discard them. • Discard the door catch. This prevents the children to close themselves inside the appliance and endanger their lives. Installation Warning! Make sure that mains plug is disconnected from the mains socket during installation. Important! Obey the instructions in the enclosed template to: • Build-in the appliance. • Install the furniture panel.
The internal diameter must not be smaller than the diameter of the hose. If you connect the water drain hose to a trap spigot under the sink, remove the plastic membrane (A). If you do not remove the membrane, remaining food can cause a blockage in the drain hose spigot. Caution! Make sure that the water couplings are tight to prevent water leakage. 3 4 Electrical connection Warning! The manufacturer is not responsible if you do not follow these safety precautions.
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