Zanussi ZDF500 User Manual

DISHWASHER

ZDF 500

Instruction book

Safety instructions 3 Disposal 3 Economical and ecological dishwashing 3 Installation instructions 4

Fitting under a counter 4 Levelling 4 Water supply connections 4 Security system Aqualock 4 Water outlet hose connection 5 Electrical connection 5

Description of the appliance 6 The control panel 7

"3 in 1" function 8 Prior to using for the first time 9

The water softener 9 Filling with dishwasher salt 10 Rinse aid 10

In daily use 11 Loading cutlery and dishes 11 The lower basket 11 The cutlery basket 12 The upper basket 12 Adjusting the height of the upper basket 12 Use of detergent 13

Different kinds of detergent 13 Washing programmes 14 Starting a washing programme 15

Maintenance and cleaning 16

Cleaning the filters 16 Prolonged periods of non-operation 16 Frost precautions 16 Moving the machine 16

What to do, when... 17 Service and spare parts 18

Hints for test centres 19

Contents

Dimensions Width 60 cm

Height with worktop 85 cm Height without worktop 82 cm Max depth 63.5 cm Max depth with open door 118.5 cm

Electrical connection: Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the Voltage inner edge of the dishwasher’s door. Overall power Fuse

Water supply pressure Minimum 50 kPa (0.5 bar)

Maximum 800 kPa (8 bar)

Capacity 12 place settings

Technical specifications

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

- 73/23 or 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;

- 89/336 or 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.

This information has been provided in the interest of your safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance.

Installation

● Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never

connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged, you should contact your supplier.

● For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications

or attempt to modify this product in any way.

● Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified and competent person.

● Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not

stand on the electrical supply cable.

● The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to

prevent damage to hydraulic components.

Child safety

● This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.

● Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls

or play with the product.

● Packaging parts may be dangerous for children, who could

even be suffocated! You should therefore keep all packaging well away from children.

● The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent

residues may still be present in your machine. Keep children well away from your dishwasher when the door is open.

● Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach.

Your dishwasher in day-to-day use

● Items that are contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron

debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be washed in this dishwasher.

● Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst

the appliance is in operation, especially during the washing phase, hot water may escape. However, if the door is opened, a safety device ensures that the machine stops.

● Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) specifically

designed for use in dishwashers.

● Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a

potential hazard.

● Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives

must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket.

● Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed

when it is not being loaded or unloaded. In this way you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves.

● When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an

open door can be a hazard.

● Do not sit or stand on the open door.

● Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the

water supply after use.

● This product should be serviced by an authorised service

engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.

● Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the

machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Disposal

Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All packaging materials can be recycled.

Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations:

>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material. >PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-

free).

>POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips. Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper

and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling.

As and when you cease to use your dishwasher and withdraw it from service, your should render it unserviceable before having it disposed of.

Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your dishwasher or otherwise endanger their lives. Therefore cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device unusable to prevent children from being trapped inside.

For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling centre or to your dealer who may, for a small contribution to the costs, dispose it for you.

Economical and ecological dishwashing

● Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.

● Do not pre-wash under running water.

● Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of

the soiling on the dishes.

● Do not use more detergent, dishwasher salt and rinse aid

than is recommended in these operating instructions and by the manufacturer of the respective product.

Safety instructions

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.

Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a

drain.

Fitting under a counter

(kitchen worktop or sink) By removing the machine’s worktop, you can install it under a

close fitting sink unit or a pre-existing top, providing the dimensions of the recess correspond to those shown in the picture.

Proceed as follows:

Remove the machine’s worktop by unscrewing the two rear retaining screws, pull the worktop from the back of the machine and slide out the front slots, lifting the worktop.

Insert the machine after adjusting height and levelling with the adjustable feet. When inserting the machine, ensure that the water inlet and drain hoses are not kinked or squashed.

During all operations that involve accessibility to internal components the dishwasher has to be unplugged.

Be sure that once the appliance has been installed, it is easily accessible for the consumer service department.

If the dishwasher is later used as a free-standing appliance, the original worktop must be re-mounted.

The plinth on free-standing appliances is not adjustable.

Levelling

Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the door.

When the appliance is correctly levelled, the door will not catch on either side of the cabinet.

If the door does not close correctly, loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level.

Water supply connections

This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 60°) or cold water. Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply. A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled crockery as it shortens the washing programmes a lot.

For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the machine’s supply hose is designed to screw onto a 3/4" inch gas thread spout or to a purpose made quick-coupling tap such as the Press-block.

The water pressure must be within the limits given in the "Technical specifications". Your local Water Authority will advise you on the average mains pressure in your area.

The water inlet hose must not be kinked, crushed, or entangled when it is being connected up.

The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which 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. (Attention! NOT all models of dishwashers have fill and drain hoses provided with locknut. In this case, this kind of facility is not possible).

If the machine is connected to new pipes or pipes which have not been used for a long time, you should run the water for a few minutes before connecting the inlet hose.

Do not use, for connection, old hoses which have been used in another appliance.

The dishwasher is fitted with safety devices that prevent the wash water returning into the drinking water system and comply with the applicable plumbing regulations.

Security system

Inlet hose

The inlet hose has a high pressure resistance. It can sustain pressures up to 6000 kPa (60 bar), 6 times a normal hose.

As a further safeness, the inlet hose is protected with a sheathing against eventual damages.

In case of breakage of the inner hose, the water that is in the hose will become dark, this is visible across the special transparent sheathing.

In this case turn off the water tap and call the Service Force Centre.

The inlet hose is fitted with a safety device to prevent inadvertent loosening.

To detach the hose, press the lever (B) and turn the retaining ring (A) anticlockwise.

Installation instructions

570 - 600

820

600

IN05

CA14

Water outlet hose connection

The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways:

1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink running into the machine.

2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guide (if provided with the machine).

3. To a stand pipe provided with vent-hole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm.

The waste connection must be at a height of between 30 cm (minimum) and 100 cm (maximum) from the bottom of the dishwasher.

The drain hose can face either to the right or left of the dishwasher

Ensure the hose is not bent or squashed as this could prevent or slow down the discharge of water.

The sink plug must not be in place when the machine is draining as this could cause the water to syphon back into the machine.

If you use a drain hose extension it must be no longer than 2 metres and its internal diameter must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided.

Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connections to the waste outlet must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided.

Attention!

Our appliances are supplied with a security device to protect against the return of dirty water back into the machine. If the spigot of your sink has a "no return valve" incorporated this can prevent the correct draining of your dishwasher. We advise you therefore to remove it.

Electrical connection

Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the edge of the dishwasher’s door.

Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket, make sure that:

1. The mains voltage and current rating at the site of installation match the nominal voltage and current rating given on the rating plate.

2. The meter, fuses, mains power supply and wall socket can all take the maximum load required. Make sure that the socket and plug are compatible without having to use any type of adaptor. If necessary, have the domestic wiring system socket replaced.

To isolate the dishwasher from mains, remove the mains plug.

Important! The plug must still be accessible after the appliance has been installed.

In case that the electrical cable has to be replaced, please contact your local Service Force Centre.

The appliance should not be connected to the electrical supply by means of an extension cable.

Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. The manufacture accepts no liability for failure to observe the above safety precautions.

CS18

Description of the appliance

1. Upper basket stop

2. Water hardness dial

3. Salt container

4. Detergent dispenser

5. Control panel

6. Rating plate

7. Rinse aid dispenser

8. Filters

9. Lower spray arm

10. Upper spray arm

11. Upper basket

12. Worktop

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