Zanussi Zdf 501 User Manual

User
manual
Dishwasher
ZDF 501
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Content
Safety information  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3
Control panel and functions  - - - - - - - - - - -5
Programme table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8
Before the first use  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9
Setting the water softener - - - - - - - - - - - - -9
Filling with dishwasher salt  - - - - - - - - - - -12
Filling with rinse aid  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -13
Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid  - - - - - - -13
Loading cutlery and dishes  - - - - - - - - - - -14
Filling...

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Safety information
Correct use
This dishwasher is only intended for washing
household utensils suitable for machine
washing. 
Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher.
This could cause an explosion.
Knives and other items with sharp points
must be loaded in the cutlery basket with
their points down or placed in a horizontal
position in the upper basket.
Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse
aid) suitable for dishwashers.
Avoid opening the door whilst the appliance
is in operation, hot...

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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.
Never use the dishwasher if the electrical
supply cable and water hoses are...

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Control panel and functions
Function and programme selectionbuttons
Digital display
On/Offbutton
Delay start button
Programme in progresslight
Salt and rinse aidlights
IMPORTANT!
Always remember that when performing
operations such as: 
- selecting a washing programme, 
- setting the water softener, 
the appliance MUSTbe in setting mode:
Press On/Off button, ALL programme
selection button lights are illuminated =
appliance in setting mode.
Press On/Off button, ONLYa programme
button light is...

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IMPORTANT!
Select the washing programme and the delay start with the door slightly opened. The start of the
programme or the countdown of the delay start will occur only after the closure of the door. 
Until that moment it is possible to modify the set made.
Digital display
In the digital display is indicated:
- the level of hardness to which the water softener is set,
- the approximate remaining time of the running programme,
- the end of the programme ( a zero is visible),
- the countdown of the...

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Programme in
progresslightIlluminates when the washing programme has been set.
When the delay start has been set, this light turns off and will come on again
once the countdown has elapsed and the washing programme has started.
Salt refilling
lightIlluminates when special salt needs to be filled.
It can remain illuminated several hours after the salt has been filled.
Delay start
button
This option allows the start of the programme to be delayed from 1 to 19
hours. After having selected the washing...

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Programme Use Cycle description
Programme table
AutoNormal / Light soil. Prewash - Main wash
65°50°Crockery and cutlery 1 or 2 intermediate rinses
Final rinse - Dry
IntensiveHeavy soil. Prewash - Main wash
70°Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans 2 intermediate rinses - Final rinse
Dry
Rinse andAny. Prewash 
HoldPartial load (to be completed later in the 
day). This programme does not require the 
use of detergent.
30 min.Light soil. Main wash - Final rinse
Crockery and cutlery
EcoNormal soil. Prewash -...

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Before the first use 
When using separate special
(dishwasher) salt, rinse aid and
detergent:
- set the water softener
- add special (dishwasher) salt
- fill up with rinse aid
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 tablets that integrate
rinse aid, detergent, salt function
and other additives:
there is no need to fill up with special salt or
rinse aid.
Check whether these...

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1) Clarke degree, measure of the water hardness.
2) (°TH) French degree, measure of the water hardness.
3) (mmol/l) millimol per litre, international unit for water hardness
64 - 88 91 - 125 9,0 - 12,5 2 level 10
53 - 63 76 - 90 7,6 - 8,9 2 level 9
46 - 52 65 - 75 6,5 - 7,5 2 level 8
36 - 45 51 - 64 5,1 - 6,4 2 level 7
28 - 35 40 - 50 4,0 - 5,0 2 level 6
18 - 22 26 - 32 2,6 - 3,2 1 level 4
5 - 12 7 - 180,7 - 1,8 1 level 2
23 - 27 33 - 39 3,3 - 3,9 2 level 5
13 - 17 19 - 25 1,9 - 2,5 1 level 3
< 5 < 7...