User manual ZANUSSI DW904/A

[. . . ] . page 22 Use of rinse aid, use of detergent . . page 23 Loading the machine, use of the lower basket, use of the upper basket . . page 24 Adjusting the height of the upper basket . . page 28 Cleaning the central filters, cleaning the large filter, internal and external cleaning . [. . . ] Pilot light On/Off This comes on when the On/Off button is depressed, indicating that the machine is on. Warm rinse Hot air drying 4. Programme guide This is a summary of the Washing programme chart to help you to select the correct programme. 8. Door handle To open the door press the catch in the top of the recess and pull the door toward you at the same time. PPC43GB 21 The water softener Water contains varying amounts of lime and mineral salts depending on the area in which you live: these are deposited on the dishes leaving white marks. The higher the content of these salts, the harder your water will be. The hardness level is measured on 2 equivalent scales: German degrees or French degrees. Contact your local Water Authority to find the exact water hardness level for your area. The dishwasher is equipped with a softener which uses special dishwasher salt to provide lime-free (softened) water. The softener can treat water hardness up to 90 French degrees via 5 adjustment levels. Find on the table below the level corresponding to the hardness of your water and the required adjustments: Water hardness dH German degrees TH French degrees Level Use of salt Water softener adjustment Adjustment on the machine Levels 4 and 5 (adjustment on the machine) If your water is level 4 or 5, open the door and drill membrane (A) on the upper left-hand corner of the machine. A AA04 With a water hardness of level 5 both adjustments must be made. Important Salt MUST be used regularly from level 2 upward. Filling with salt Only use salt designed specifically for use in dishwashers. Other types of salt contain high percentages of other substances which may reduce the efficiency of the softener. Always arrange saucepans, cups and glasses etc. Tilt items with convex or concave surfaces so that the water drains off easily. Long items of cutlery such as ladles, carving knives etc. should be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. Avoid contact between the dishes as far as possible; correct arrangement of the items will give better washing results. Light items (plastic bowls etc. ) should be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so that they do not move during washing. You will improve drying results by leaving the dishwasher door ajar for at least 15-30 minutes as soon as the programme finishes. Items not suitable for dishwashers The following should not be washed in the dishwasher: Cutlery or dishes with wooden or horn handles or glued parts. Handmade items, wooden objects, antiques or handpainted china. Certain types of decoration can discolour when washed in a dishwasher. Crystal-ware and plastic objects, if not guaranteed dishwasher-proof, should be washed by hand. You are advised to place them in the upper basket and to select a delicate programme. [. . . ] To take it out, remove the spray arm by pressing the two tongues (E), turn the ring (F) anticlockwise (towards the left) and then slide the whole part out. Refit the filter following the above instructions in reverse order. Prolonged periods of non-operation If you are not using the machine for any period of time you are advised to: unplug the appliance and turn off the water; fill the rinse aid dispenser; leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of unpleasant smells; leave the inside of the machine clean. E A Frost precautions F MA03 Caution: the dishwasher must not be used without filters. Incorrect repositioning of the filters will produce poor washing results. Cleaning of the filters is vital to ensure correct operation of the machine. Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature is below 0C. [. . . ]