User manual ZANUSSI ZDI101

[. . . ] For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified and competent person. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic components. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. [. . . ] 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. Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. The dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing programmes, depending upon the dosage setting. Filling with rinse aid 1. The maximum level for filling is indicated by "max". To fill: 1. Open the door, remove the lower basket and unscrew the cap of the salt container by turning it anticlockwise. Pour 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary only before filling with salt for the first time). Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt until the container is full. Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket. Replace on the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click. Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill. Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash. To separate the two parts, slide them horizontally in opposite directions and pull them apart. To reassemble, reverse the procedure. The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates of up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses. Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces. Light items (plastic bowls etc. ) must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move. In case that plates are loaded in the upper basket: load them starting from the rear positions of the basket; tilting them slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions near the door. Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely. 29 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. Maximum height of the dishes in upper basket lower basket Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. Using no more than the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution. Please observe the manufacturer's dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging. With upper basket raised With upper basket lowered 20 cm 24 cm 31 cm 27 cm Fill with detergent To move to the higher position proceed as follows: 1. Carefully lift both sides upwards until the mechanism is engaged and the basket is stable. The marking indicates the dosing levels: 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent Attention! Never lift or lower the basket on one side only When the basket is in the higher position you will not be able to use the cup rack(s). To lower the basket to the original position proceed as follows: 1. Carefully lift both sides upwards and then allow the mechanism to drop back down slowly, keeping hold of it. After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door can be a hazard. 3. All programmes with prewash need an additional detergent dose (5/10 g) that must be placed in the prewash detergent chamber (3). [. . . ] The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid or it is bent or squashed. Solutions Clean the water tap. Check the water drain hose connection. appears in the digital display The dishwasher will not drain. The water drain hose has not been correctly laid or it is bent or squashed. Anti-flood device is activated. Close the water tap and contact your local Service Force Centre. Once the checks have been carried out, to continue the programme, press one of the programme selection buttons and close the door. [. . . ]