User manual ZANUSSI DCS382W

[. . . ] If it runs higher, operation of the dishwasher might be impaired. It is also important to ensure that the inside diameter of the hose is not less than 13 mm at any point. If the discharge hose is too long it can easily be cut to the right length. Cut the hose to a suitable length, using a sharp knife. [. . . ] This is enough for 40-70 wash cycles, depending on the dosage setting. When the rinse conditioner level is approaching the bottom of the scale it is time to refill the dispenser. Swivel out the filler trough and carefully fill up with rinse conditioner until the level reaches the red mark on the level indicator tube. Do not overfill, and carefully wipe off any spillage to prevent sudsing problems. Don't forget the close the filler trough afterwards. Adjust the dosage setting according to the hardness of the water. Begin with the lowest dosage setting and increase as necessary by turning the arrow clockwise. Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser with liquid detergent. Coarse filter 3 The purpose of the coarse filter is to catch large objects, such as toothpicks and pieces of eggshell. Make sure that the filter is always clean. Lift it out and rinse it under running water whenever necessary. Fine filter 4 It is just as important to keep this filter clean. A dirty or clogged filter will impair washing efficiency. Make sure that cutlery with slender handles and other items do not protrude through the openings in the basket and prevent the spray arm from rotating. Never put silver and stainless steel objects together. When these metals come into contact with each other a chemical reaction occurs which stains the silver. China with a pattern applied on top of the glaze may not be suitable for machine washing as the colours may fade and lose their lustre. The same applies to cutlery with wooden or plastic handles. Always buy articles that are machine washable in future. q q Alternative for some models q q q Aluminium becomes dull and tarnished when machine washed. The machine gets it clean, but at the expense of its appearance. Not all plastic articles are machine washable. If you are in doubt as to whether your plasticware can be washed in the machine, we suggest you check by washing a single item or else wash them by hand. Substances such as ketchup containing strong colouring agents can cause temporary discolouration in the machine. q q Rack and basket q Cutlery q Dish basket rack -6- Using your appliance 1 2 3 4 5 6 Proceed as follows: 1. Scrape or rinse off solid food remnants. [. . . ] s Is the dishwasher level? The dishes are not quite dry. The door is difficult to close. Never attempt to repair the dishwasher yourself. Repairs carried out by unauthorised or inexperienced persons can cause injury or serious malfunctioning. -8- Service Service and spare parts Before calling service, use the trouble shooting table «If the machine is not working» to try to attend to the fault yourself. Turn off the water supply to the machine and disconnect the water intake hose from the supply pipe. [. . . ]