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. [. . . ] 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. · Items made from synthetics fibres. 12 Load cutlery. For best results we recommend you to use the cutlery grid provided (if the size and dimensions 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. 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!Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers. 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!NEVER use the dishwasher without filters. 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. If necessary use only neutral detergents. 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. [. . . ] 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. · The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us. · Electrolux Service Force Centre must undertake all service work under this guarantee · Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property. [. . . ]