User manual Dishwasher ZDTS 101
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 the appliance.
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, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
Installation • Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier. • All packaging must be removed before use. • Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and competent person. • For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
Setting mode The appliance is in setting mode when all programme lights are off and End of programme light flashes. IMPORTANT! Always remember that when performing operations such as: • selecting a washing programme • setting the water softener • deactivation/activation of the audible signals Programme selection/cancel button the appliance MUST be in setting mode. If a programme light is illuminated and End of programme light is illuminated with fixed light, the last performed programme is still set.
Indicator lights End of programme indicator light Illuminates when the washing programme has ended. It also has added functions of visual signalling as: – the setting of the water softener, – deactivation/activation of the audible signals, – intervention of an alarm due to the malfunction of the machine. Salt indicator light Illuminates when the special salt has run out. Is never illuminated while a washing programme is running.
– End of programme light illuminates with fixed light, indicating that the audible signals are active. 5. To deactivate the audible signals press again the Programme selection/Cancel button: the End of programme light turns off indicating that the audible signals have been deactivated. 6. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher. 7. To activate again the audible signals, simply follow the above operations until the End of programme indicator light illuminates.
First use Before using your dishwasher for the first time: • Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions • Remove all packaging from inside the appliance • Set the water softener • Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with dishwasher salt • Fill the rinse aid dispenser When using tablets that integrate rinse aid and detergent: there is no need to fill up with rinse aid – set the water softener – add special (dishwasher) salt When using
Water hardness Adjusting the water hardness setting Use of salt Clarke °TH mmol/l manually electronically 64 - 88 91 - 125 9,0- 12,5 2 level 10 yes 53 - 63 76 - 90 7,6 - 8,9 2 level 9 yes 46 - 52 65 - 75 6,5 - 7,5 2 level 8 yes 36 - 45 51 - 64 5,1 - 6,4 2 level 7 yes 28 - 35 40 - 50 4,0 - 5,0 2 level 6 yes 23 - 27 33 - 39 3,3 - 3,9 2 level 5 yes 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
1. Press the On/Off button. The appliance must be in setting mode. 2. Press and hold Programme selection/ Cancel button until programme light A flashes and programme light B illuminates with fixed light. 3. After a few seconds: – programme light B turns off – programme light A goes on flashing – End of programme light starts flashing: the number of flashes corresponds to current level set. The flashing is repeated with a pause of a few seconds. Examples: 5 flashes, pause, 5 flashes, pause, etc...
IMPORTANT! Immediately start a complete programme. IMPORTANT! Water will overflow from the container as salt is added. Remove any trace of salt. Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click. IMPORTANT! Top up the special salt when the light on the control panel illuminates. Use of rinse aid Open the lid. Fill up with rinse aid. The Clean up any rinse aid maximum level for filling is which overflows. Close the lid and press until it indicated by "max" locks.
CAUTION! Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance. Top up the rinse aid indicator (B) becomes clear Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing. Open the lid. Reduce the dose if there are whitish streaks on the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades. Set the dosage level.
– To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch. – Lay small objects in the cutlery basket. • Plastic items and pans with non stick coatings have a tendency to retain water drops; these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel items. • Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move.
Load upper basket. Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move. For taller items, the cup racks can be folded upwards. Adjusting the height of the upper basket 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 IMPORTANT! Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers. Open the lid. Observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations. Fill in the detergent in compartment A. Observe the dosing levels. For programmes with pre- When using detergent Close the lid. wash add an additional tablets: place detergent detergent dose in comtablets in compartment A. partmentB. Detergent tablets Detergent tablets from different manufacturers dissolve at different rates.
• 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 unplugged and the water tap turned off. Care and cleaning Cleaning the filters IMPORTANT! NEVER use the dishwasher without filters. Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results.
External cleaning 3. Leave the inside of the machine clean. 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....). Frost precautions Internal cleaning Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth.
ponents are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. CAUTION! When a unit is no longer being used: • Pull the plug out of the socket. • Cut off the cable and plug and dispose of them. • Dispose of the door catch. This prevents children from trapping themselves inside and endangering their lives. What to do if… The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation.
Fault code and malfunction The programme does not start. Possible cause and solution • The dishwasher door has not been properly closed. Close the door. • The main plug is not plugged in. Insert the mains plug. • The fuse has blown in the household fuse box. Replace the fuse. Once these checks have been carried out; switch on the dishwasher. The programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted. If the malfunction or fault code reappears contact the Service Force Centre.
The wash results are not satisfactory There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes • Decrease rinse aid dosing. Water drops have dries onto glasses and dishes • Increase rinse aid dosing. • The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manufacturer’s consumer care line. If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre.
Consumption values Programme Programme duration (in Energy consumption (in minutes) kWh) Rinse and Hold 11 0,1 Water (litres) 5 1) Test programme for Test Institutes Hints for test institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Consumption values").
cup racks: position A Lower basket 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 competent person. Water connection WARNING! The dishwasher must not be connected to open water appliances or instantaneous water heaters. This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 60°) or cold water. Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply.
WARNING! The electrical cable for the safety valve is in the double-walled water inlet hose and is live. Therefore do not immerse the water inlet hose or the safety valve in water. Take care when installing the water inlet hose . Place the water inlet hose in such a way that it is always lower than the bottom edge of the safety valve. If the water inlet hose or the safety valve is damaged, remove the mains plug immediately.
Electrical connection CAUTION! Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. Prior to using the appliance for the first time, ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed. The fuse rating is also to be found on the rating plate. Always plug the mains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket. Multi-way plugs, connectors and extension cables must not be used.
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