User manual Dishwasher ZDI 121
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.
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.
Installation • Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier. • All packaging must be removed before use. • Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and competent person. • For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
Programme selector dial and On/Off switch • when in this position, the machine is switched off (corresponding light off), • when the marker on the dial corresponds with a programme, the machine is switched on and a programme is selected (programme selector indicator light on) Start/cancel button • Starting the washing programme: 1. Select a washing programme. 2. Press the Start/Cancel button (corresponding light on).
Indicator lights Wash indicator light Illuminates when the washing and rinsing phases are running. Dry indicator light Illuminates when the drying phase is running. End of programme indicator light Illuminates when the washing programme has ended. Switch off the dishwasher by returning the programme selector dial to the Off position. The On/Off indicator light turns off.
Programme Degree of soil Type of load BIO 50° 2) Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Rinse and Hold Any. Partial load (to be completed later in the day). Programme description Prewash Main wash 1 intermediate rinse Final rinse Drying 1 cold rinse (to avoid food scraps from sticking together). This programme does not require the use of detergent. 1) Ideal for washing a partially loaded dishwasher.
If you decide in future to use separated detergents, we advise that you: – Fill up the salt and rinse aid container. – 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.
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 water softener is factory set at position 5. The dishwasher must be switched off . Release the button. The end of programme indicator light will flash. The number of flashes corresponds to current level set. The end of programme indicator light might flash 5 times, for example. The flashing is repeated every 5 seconds.
Unscrew the cap. Only before filling with Using the funnel provided, salt for the first time, fill pour in the salt until the the salt container with wa- container is filled with salt. ter. IMPORTANT! Immediately start a complete programme. IMPORTANT! Water will overflow from the container as salt is added. Remove any trace of salt. Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click. IMPORTANT! Top up the special salt when the light on the control panel illuminates.
Filling with rinse aid Open the lid. Fill up with rinse aid. The Clean up any rinse aid maximum level for filling is which overflows. Close the lid and press until it indicated by "max" locks. CAUTION! Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.
Open the lid. Set the dosage level. (The Close the lid and press undose is factory set in po- til it locks. sition 4). Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher. • Before loading the dishes, you should: – Remove all left over food and debris. – Soften remnants of burnt food in pans • When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note: – Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms.
For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable: are of limited suitability: • Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of• Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is pearls handles. specially marked as being dishwasher-safe by the manufacturer. • Plastic items that are not heat resistant. • Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed • Older cutlery with glued parts that are not temperafrequently. ture resistant.
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. If plates are to be loaded in the upper basket: load them starting from the rear positions; tilting them slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions near the door. 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.
Use of detergent IMPORTANT! Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers. Open the lid. Observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations. Fill in the detergent in compartment A. Observe the dosing levels. 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.
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. 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. partment.
use abrasive products, scouring pads or solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....). 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. Prolonged periods of nonoperation If you are not using the machine for any prolonged period of time you are advised to: 1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water.
product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Something not working 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.
Fault code and malfunction • The programme does not start Once these checks have been carried out; close the dishwasher’s door and switch on the appliance. Press the button of the programme that was running before the intervention of the alarm. The programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted. If the malfunction or fault code reappears contact the Service Force Centre. For other fault codes not described in the above chart, please contact your Service Force Centre.
The wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean • The wrong washing programme has been selected. • The dishes are arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded. • The spray arms 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.
Noise level dB(A) 49 Consumption values iations of the power supply and the amount of dishes.
Upper basket Cutlery basket Lower basket cup racks: position A 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.
If the water inlet hose leaks, the safety valve cuts off the water supply. WARNING! The electrical cable for the safety valve is in the double-walled water inlet hose and is live. Therefore do not immerse the water inlet hose or the safety valve in water. Take care when installing the water inlet hose . Place the water inlet hose in such a way that it is always lower than the bottom edge of the safety valve. If the water inlet hose or the safety valve is damaged, remove the mains plug immediately.
Electrical connection CAUTION! Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. Prior to using the appliance for the first time, ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed. The fuse rating is also to be found on the rating plate. Always plug the mains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket. Multi-way plugs, connectors and extension cables must not be used.
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