User manual ZANUSSI ZDS231S

[. . . ] User manual Dishwasher ZDS 231 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. Contents Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4 Washing programmes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6 First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7 Set the water softener _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7 Use of dishwasher salt _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10 Use of rinse aid _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10 Loading cutlery and dishes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11 Use of detergent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14 Unloading the dishwasher _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 15 Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 15 Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 17 Something not working _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 17 Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20 Consumption values _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20 Hints for test institutes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20 Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 21 Guarantee/Customer Service _ _ _ _ _ _ 24 European Guarantee _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 25 www. electrolux. com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 26 2 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. [. . . ] Arrange serving dishes and large lids around the edge of the basket. 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. Maximum height of the dishes in: upper basket With upper basket raised With upper basket lowered 20 cm 24 cm 31 cm 27 cm lower basket 13 IMPORTANT!When the basket is in the higher position you will not be able to use the cup racks. Move the front runner stops (A) of the upper basket outwards and slide the basket out. Refit the basket in the higher position and replace the stops (A) in their original position. Use of detergent IMPORTANT!Observe the manufacturer's dosing and storage recommendations. Open the lid. Fill in the detergent in compartment A. Observe the dosing levels. 14 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. Unloading the dishwasher · Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance. · Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one; this will avoid water dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower one. · Water may appear on the sides and the door of the dishwasher as the stainless steel will eventually become cooler than the dishes. 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!Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results. 15 Clean filters A, B and C Turn the handle about 1/4 Remove filter A from the thoroughly under running turn anticlockwise and re- base of the washing comwater. move filters B and C. Replace the filters and lock by turning the handle clockwise to the stop. 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. Internal cleaning 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 the wash programme for heavy soiled dishes using detergent but without dishes. External cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a damp soft cloth. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc. . . . ). Prolonged periods of nonoperation If you are not using the machine for any prolonged period of time you are advised to: 1. Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells. Leave the inside of the machine clean. Frost precautions Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature is below 0°C. If this is unavoidable, empty the machine, close the appliance door, disconnect the water inlet pipe and empty it. 1. Avoid over tilting the machine during transportation. Moving the machine If you have to move the machine (moving house etc. . . . ): Environmental concerns Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. When a unit is no longer being used: · Pull the plug out of the socket. This prevents children from trapping themselves inside and endangering their lives. [. . . ] The manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to observe the above safety precautions. Fitting under a counter By removing the dishwasher's worktop, you can install it under a close fitting sink unit or a preexisting top. Be sure that once the appliance has been installed, it is easily accessible for the service engineer in the event that a repair is required. 23 Levelling Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the door. When the appliance is correctly levelled, the door will not catch on either side of the cabinet. Guarantee/Customer Service GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND Standard guarantee conditions We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: · The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate. · The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. [. . . ]