56999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 1 User manual Dishwasher ZDF 501
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 2 Content Safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3 Control panel and functions - - - - - - - - - - -4 Programme table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7 Before the first use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8 Setting the water softener - - - - - - - - - - - - -8 Filling with dishwasher salt - - - - - - - - - - -11 Filling with rinse aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12 Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid - - - - - - -12 Loading cutlery and dishes -
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 3 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.
156999 58/0en ● ● 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 4 Never use the dishwasher if the electrical supply cable and water hoses are damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area are damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. Contact your local Service Force centre, in order to avoid hazard. WARNING! For electrical and water connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 5 In addition to the dishwashing programme selection, the following functions can also be set with the help of these buttons. Function buttons - the setting of the water softener, - the cancelling of a programme in progress. ● Programme selection buttons Starting the washing programme: 1. Press the On/Off button. 2. Press the button corresponding to the required programme, the corresponding light remains illuminated while the other programme lights turn off.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 Delay start button 14:09 Pagina 6 This option allows the start of the programme to be delayed from 1 to 19 hours. Before selecting the washing programme, press the On/Off button and then press the delay start button until the flashing number of the hours for the delay start will appear in the digital display. Select a washing programme, in the digital display will appear for a moment, the running time of the programme and then again appears the selected delay start time.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 7 Programme table Programme Use Cycle description Intensive 70° Heavy soil. Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash - Main wash 2 intermediate rinses - Final rinse Dry Auto 65°50° Normal / Light soil. Crockery and cutlery Prewash - Main wash 1 or 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse - Dry 30 min. Light soil. Crockery and cutlery Main wash - Final rinse Eco 50° Normal soil.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 8 Before the first use When using separate special (dishwasher) salt, rinse aid and detergent: When using tablets that integrate rinse aid, detergent, salt function and other additives: - set the water softener - add special (dishwasher) salt - fill up with rinse aid there is no need to fill up with special salt or rinse aid. Check whether these detergents are suitable for your water hardness. Follow the manufacturers instructions.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Water hardness Pagina 9 Level indicated on the digital display Adjustment of the water hardness setting manually electronically Clarke1) in °TH2) in mmol/l3) 64 - 88 91 - 125 9,0 - 12,5 2 level 10 53 - 63 46 - 52 36 - 45 76 - 90 65 - 75 51 - 64 7,6 - 8,9 6,5 - 7,5 5,1 - 6,4 2 2 2 level 9 level 8 level 7 28 - 35 40 - 50 4,0 - 5,0 2 level 6 23 - 27 33 - 39 3,3 - 3,9 2 level 5 18 - 22 13 - 17 26 - 32 19 - 25 2,6 - 3,2 1,9 - 2,5 1 1 level 4 level
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 10 Setting the water softener electronically (see table) The water softener is factory set at position 5. The dishwasher must be switched off. Switch on the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button. Press and hold simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3 until the lights of function buttons 1, 2 and 3 start flashing. Release the buttons and then press function button 1; the lights of function buttons 2 and 3 turn off while function button 1 goes on flashing.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 11 Filling with dishwasher salt CAUTION! Use only special salt suitable for dishwashers Unscrew the cap. Only before filling with salt for the first time, fill the salt container with water Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt until the container is filled with salt. IMPORTANT! Water will overflow from the container as salt is added. IMPORTANT! Immediately start a complete programme. Remove any trace of salt.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 12 Filling with rinse aid Open the lid. Fill up with rinse aid. The maximum level for filling is indicated by "max". Clean up any rinse aid which overflows. Close the lid and press until it locks. IMPORTANT! Top up the rinse aid when the light on the control panel illuminates. CAUTION! Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 13 Loading cutlery and dishes ● The following items are not suitable for use in the dishwasher: - Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-pearl handles - Plastic items that are not heat resistant - Older cutlery with glued parts that are not temperature resistant - Bonded cutlery items or dishes - Pewter or copper items - Lead crystal glass - Steel items prone to rusting - Wooden platters - Items made from synthetic fibres ● When loading the dishwasher, mak
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 Load cutlery. For best results we recommend you to use the cutlery grid provided (if the size and dimensions of the cutlery allow it. 14:09 Pagina 14 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.
6999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 15 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 lower basket With upper basket raised 20 cm 31 cm With upper basket lowered 24 cm 27 cm To move to the higher position proceed as follows: 1. Pull out the basket until it stops. 2.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 16 Filling with detergent IMPORTANT! Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers. Observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations. For programmes with prewash add an additional detergent dose in compartment B. Open the lid. Fill in the detergent in compartment A. When using detergent tablets: place detergent tablets in compartment A. Close the lid. Observe the dosing levels.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 17 Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters IMPORTANT! NEVER use the dishwasher without filters. Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results. The dishwasher must be switched off Clean filters A, B and C thoroughly under running water. Put the flat filter A back in the base of the washing compartment and ensure that it fits perfectly under the two guides D.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 18 External cleaning Frost precautions 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....). 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 a 65°C wash programme without dishes using detergent.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 19 Something not working IMPORTANT! The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the chart, without calling out an engineer. Open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions. IMPORTANT! When carrying out the suggested corrective actions the appliance must be switched off.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 20 The wash results are not satisfactory The wrong washing programme has been selected. The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded. ● The spray arm 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.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 21 Technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth. 60 cm 85 cm 61 cm Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher’s door. Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa (0.5 bar) 0,8 MPa (8 bar) Capacity 12 place settings Max.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 22 Hints for test institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Consumption values"). Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (see "Consumption values").
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 23 Installation WARNING! Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person. Water connection WARNING! The dishwasher must not be connected to open water appliances or instantaneous water heaters. This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 60°) or cold water. Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 24 CAUTION! Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation. Ensure that the hoses are not kinked, crushed or entangled. Electrical connection WARNING! Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. The manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to observe the above safety precautions.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 25 Fitting under a counter By removing the dishwasher’s worktop, you can install it under a close fitting sink unit or a pre-existing top. Unscrew the two screws at the rear. Be sure that once the appliance has been installed, it is easily accessible for the service engineer in the event that a repair is required. Push the top backwards about 1 cm. Lift top at the front and remove it. Check if the dishwasher is levelled.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 26 Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 27 Guarantee conditions Standard Guarantee Conditions Exclusions We, Zanussi-Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this ZANUSSI-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 ele
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 28 European guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux, in each of the countries listed in the following page, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 29 www.electrolux.com Albania Belgique/België/Belgien +35 5 4 261 450 +32 2 363 04 44 Rr. Pjeter Bogdani Nr. 7 Tirane Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek Česká republika +420 2 61 12 61 12 Budějovická 3, Praha 4, 140 21 Danmark Deutschland Eesti España +45 70 11 74 00 +49 180 32 26 622 +37 2 66 50 030 +34 902 11 63 88 Sjællandsgade 2, 7000 Fredericia Muggenhofer Str. 135, 90429 Nürnberg Mustamäe tee 24, 10621 Tallinn Carretera M-300, Km.
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 30 Notes ........................................................................... ........................................................................... ........................................................................... ........................................................................... ........................................................................... ........................................................................... .....
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 31 Notes ........................................................................... ........................................................................... ........................................................................... ........................................................................... ........................................................................... ........................................................................... .....
156999 58/0en 17-03-2006 14:09 Pagina 32 www.electrolux.com www.zanussi-electrolux.co.
