Zanussi Zdts 101 User Manual

							Remove any trace of salt.Replace the cap tightly
turning it clockwise until it
stops with a click.IMPORTANT!
Immediately start a complete programme.
IMPORTANT!
Water will overflow from the container as salt is added.
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
maximum level for filling is
indicated by maxClean up any rinse aid
which overflows. Close
the lid and press until it
locks.
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							Top up the rinse aid indica-
tor (B) becomes clear
CAUTION!
Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher
cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.
Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid
Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime
spots on the dishes after washing.Reduce the dose if there are whitish streaks on the
dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades.
Open the lid.Set the dosage level. (The
dose is factory set in po-
sition 4).Close the lid and press un-
til it locks.
Load cutlery and dishes
Sponges, household cloths and any object that
can absorb water may not be washed in the
dishwasher.
• Before loading the dishes, you should:
– Remove all left over food and debris.
– Soften remnants of burnt food in pans
• When loading the dishes and cutlery, please
note:– Dishes and cutlery must not impede the
rotation of the spray arms.
– Load hollow items such as cups, glasses,
pans, etc. with the opening downwards so
that water cannot collect in the container
or a deep base.
– Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie
inside one another, or cover each other.
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							– To avoid damage to glasses, they must
not touch.
– Lay small objects in the cutlery basket.
• Plastic items and pans with non stick coat-
ings 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 loa-
ded in the upper basket and arranged so
they do not move.
For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes
are not suitable:are of limited suitability:
• Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-
pearls handles.
• Plastic items that are not heat resistant.
• Older cutlery with glued parts that are not tempera-
ture resistant.
• Bonded cutlery items or dishes.
• Pewter or copper items.
• Lead crystal glass.
• Steel items prone to rusting.
• Wooden platters.
• Items made from synthetics fibres.• Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is
specially marked as being dishwasher-safe by the
manufacturer.
• Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed
frequently.
• Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to dis-
colour during washing: Residues, e.g. egg white,
egg yolk and mustard often cause discolouring and
staining on silver. Therefore always clean left-overs
from silver immediately, if it is not to be washed
straight after use.
Load cutlery. For best re-
sults we recommend you
to use the cutlery grid pro-
vided (if the size and di-
mensions of the cutlery
allow it)Place knives and other
items of cutlery with sharp
points or edges with their
handles facing upwards.
Risk of injury!Load the lower basket. Ar-
range serving dishes and
large lids around the edge
of the basket.
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							Load upper basket. Light
items (plastic bowls etc.)
must be loaded in the up-
per basket and arranged
so they do not move.For taller items, the cup
racks can be folded up-
wards. 
Adjusting the height of the
upper basket
If washing very large plates you can load them
in the lower basket after moving the upper bas-
ket to the higher position.
Maximum height of the dishes in:
 upper basketlower basket
With upper basket raised20 cm31 cm
With upper basket lowered24 cm27 cm
Move the front runner
stops (A) of the upper bas-
ket outwards and slide the
basket out.Refit the basket in the
higher position and re-
place the stops (A) in their
original position.IMPORTANT!
When the basket is in the higher position you will not
be able to use the cup racks.
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							Use of detergent
IMPORTANT!
Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers.Observe the manufacturer’s dosing and stor-
age recommendations.
Open the lid.Fill in the detergent in
compartment A.Observe the dosing lev-
els.
For programmes with pre-
wash add an additional
detergent dose in com-
partmentB.When using detergent
tablets: place detergent
tablets in compartment A.Close the lid. 
Detergent tablets
Detergent tablets from different manufacturers
dissolve at different rates. For this reason,
some detergent tablets do not attain their fullcleaning power during short washing pro-
grammes. Therefore, please use long washing
programmes when using detergent tablets, to
ensure the complete removal of detergent
residuals.
Unloading the dishwasher
• Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks.
The dishes should therefore be allowed to
cool down before removing from the appli-
ance.• 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.
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							• 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 un-
plugged and the water tap turned off.
Care and cleaning
Cleaning the filters
IMPORTANT!
NEVER use the dishwasher without filters. In-
correct repositioning and fitting of the filters will
produce poor washing results.
Clean filters A, B and C
thoroughly under running
water.Turn the handle about 1/4
turn anticlockwise and re-
move filters B and C.Remove filter A from the
base of the washing com-
partment.
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.
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							External cleaning
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 sol-
vent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....).
Internal cleaning
Ensure that the seals around the door, the de-
tergent 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 de-
tergent but without dishes.
Prolonged periods of non-
operation
If you are not using the machine for any pro-
longed period of time you are advised to:
1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off the
water.
2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the forma-
tion of any unpleasant smells.3. 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 ap-
pliance door, disconnect the water inlet pipe
and empty it.
Moving the machine
If you have to move the machine (moving house
etc....):
1. Unplug it.
2. Turn the water tap off.
3. Remove the water inlet and discharge ho-
ses.
4. Pull the machine out together with the ho-
ses.
Avoid over tilting the machine during transpor-
tation.
Environment concerns
The symbol    on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it
should be taken to the appropriate collection
point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate wastehandling of this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local council, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Packaging material
The packaging materials are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled. The plastic com-
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							ponents are identified by markings, e.g. >PEPS
						

							Fault code and malfunctionPossible cause and solution
The programme does not start.• 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 inter-
rupted.
If the malfunction or fault code reappears con-
tact the Service Force Centre.
For other fault codes not described in the above
chart, please contact your Service Force Cen-
tre.Contact your local Service Force Centre, quot-
ing the model (Mod.), product number (PNC)
and serial number (S.N.). This information can
be found on the rating plate located on the side
of the dishwasher door.. So that you always
have these numbers at hand, we recommend
you to make a note of them here:
Mod. :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PNC : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S.N. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The wash results are not satisfactory
The dishes are not clean• The wrong washing programme has been selected.
• The dishes are arranged in such a way as to stop
water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets
must not be overloaded.
• The spray arms do not rotate freely due to incorrect
arrangement of the load.
• The filters in the base of the washing compartment
are dirty or incorrectly positioned.
• Too little or no detergent has been used.
• Where there are limescales deposits on the dishes;
the salt container is empty or the incorrect level of
the water softener has been set.
• The drain hose connection is not correct.
• The salt container cap is not properly closed.
The dishes are wet and dull• Rinse aid was not used.
• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
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							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 de-
tergent manufacturer’s consumer care line.
If after all these checks, the problem persists,
contact your local Service Force Centre.
Technical data
DimensionsWidth x Height x Depth (cm)44,6 x 81,8-89,8 x 55,5
Electrical connection
Voltage - Overall power - FuseInformation on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the
inner edge of the dishwasher’s door.
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)
0,8 MPa (8 bar)
Capacityplace settings9
Consumption values
The consumption values are intended as a
guide and depends on the pressure and the
temperature of the water and also by the var-iations of the power supply and the amount of
dishes.
Consumption values
ProgrammeProgramme duration (in
minutes)Energy consumption (in
kWh)Water (litres)
Intensive 65°110 - 1201,5 - 1,718 - 20
Normal 65°100 - 1101,4 - 1,518 - 20
65° A 30300,88
Eco 50° 1)120 - 1300,8 - 0,912 - 13
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