User manual ZANUSSI VCH5005RZ-A

[. . . ] Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. ried out by inexperienced persons will cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. General safety · Dishwasher detergents can cause chemical burns to eyes, mouth and throat. [. . . ] ­ Adjust the water hardness setting to the highest level and perform 1 normal washing programme without loading any dishes. ­ Adjust the water hardness setting according to the hardness of the water in your area. ­ Adjust the rinse aid dosage Set the water softener The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance. The higher the content of these minerals and salts, the harder your water is. Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, Clarke degrees, French degrees (°TH) Water hardness Clarke 64 - 88 53 - 63 46 - 52 36 - 45 28 - 35 23 - 27 18 - 22 13 - 17 °TH 91 - 125 76 - 90 65 - 75 51 - 64 40 - 50 33 - 39 26 - 32 19 - 25 mmol/l 9, 0- 12, 5 7, 6 - 8, 9 6, 5 - 7, 5 5, 1 - 6, 4 4, 0 - 5, 0 3, 3 - 3, 9 2, 6 - 3, 2 1, 9 - 2, 5 and mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water). The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area. Adjusting the water hardness setting manually 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 electronically level 10 level 9 level 8 level 7 level 6 level 5 level 4 level 3 Use of salt yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 9 Water hardness Clarke 5 - 12 <5 °TH 7 - 18 <7 mmol/l 0, 7 - 1, 8 < 0, 7 Adjusting the water hardness setting manually 1 1 electronically level 2 level 1 Use of salt yes no The water softener must be set in both ways: manually, using the water hardness dial and electronically. Setting the water softener manually (see table) The water softener is factory set at position 2. Set switch to position 1 or 2 Setting the water softener electronically (see table) The dishwasher is factory set at level 5. Simultaneously press and hold function buttons B and C until the lights of the function buttons A, B and C start flashing. 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 Close the lid and press undose is factory set in po- til it locks. sition 4). 12 Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher. Carefully lift both sides upwards until the mechanism is engaged and the basket is stable. To lower the basket to the original position proceed as follows: 1. Carefully lift both sides upwards and then allow the mechanism to drop back down slowly, keeping hold of it. IMPORTANT!Never lift or lower the basket on one side only IMPORTANT!When the basket is in the higher position you will not be able to use the cup racks. 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. 15 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. Detergent tablets Detergent tablets from different manufacturers dissolve at different rates. For this reason, some detergent tablets do not attain their full cleaning power during short washing programmes. 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 appliance. [. . . ] The inlet hose can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation by means of the locknut. The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks. Drain hose Connect drain hose to the Required height: 30 to 100 Ensure that the hoses are When connecting the sink. cm above bottom of the not kinked, crushed or en- drain hose to an under dishwasher. sink trap spigot, the entire plastic membrane (A) must be removed. [. . . ]