Zanussi Z50 Use & Care Manual
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1. programmes 12 Program 1 Type of load and degree of soil Extremely soiled crockery pots pans and cutlery Normally soiled crockery pots pans and cutlery with a reduced quantity of food scraps Lightly soiled crockery pots and cutlery Normally soiled crockery plates and saucers glasses and cutlery Light soiled dishes and glasses with delicate decorations Partial load to be completed later in the day Recommended program Energetic with prewash Universal no prewash Economy with prewash Economy no prewash Gentle no prewash Rinse amp hold Program knob setting A B Required pushbutton Ho e EO Cycle description Cold prewash Extended main wash up to 65 C 2 cold rinses 1 hot rinse Main wash up to 65 C 2 cold rinses 1 hot rinse Cold prewash Extended main wash up to 55 C 2 cold rinses 1 hot rinse oe Extended main wash up to 55 C 2 cold rinses 1 hot rinse Main wash up to 55 C 2 cold rinses 1 hot rinse Cold rinse to prevent food scraps from drying up and sticking to the dishes Starting the machine After connecting the machine to the water supply and to the electric power supply close the door and then proceed as follows Turn the programme selector knob to the required setting Depress the pushbutton as required 2 page 6 Depress the START pushbutton 1 page 6 At this2. point a pilot lamp will light up and the machine starts operating Stopping the machine When the wash cycle is completed the machine stops automatically but the pilot lamp remains alight and to turn it off the STOP pushbutton has to be depressed If you require to stop the machine at any moment during the wash cycle simply depress the aforementioned STOP pushbutton To restart the machine depress again the same pushbutton and the wash cycle will resume from where it was interrupted It is not advisable to open the door during operation At any rate the machine incorporates a safety device which stops operation when the door is opened We would also recommend at the end of a wash cycle that you turn off the water tap and unplug the machine from the wall socket 14 Care and cleaning Cleaning the filter assembly The filter assembly consists of a large circular fine mesh filter A and two small cone shaped filters B C fitting one within the other both being housed in the large filter fig 20 We recommend that you inspect the two small filters B and C after each wash cycle removing any food scraps that you might detect These two concentric filters can be removed by slightly turning the outer filter B anticlockwise until it disengages from its seat fig 20 To remove the inner filter C squeeze together the two small plastic tongues fig 21 sticking out from the bottom of outer filter B The large f
3. replaced in the event of changing fuse The right fuse cover carrier colour is the one shown by the coloured insert at the base of the plug Operation Programme Selector This control permits selection of the required wash cycle Turn this knob clockwise until the index points exactly on the proper letter of the required wash cycle Water Temperature Pushbutton This pushbutton permits selection of the required water temperature When depressed it will cause the water to heat up to 55 C By depressing it again and thus releasing this pushbutton the wash water will heat up to 65 C Control panel 1 START and STOP Switch 2 Water Temperature Pushbutton 3 Machine ive Indicator 4 Door handle 5 Programme Selector START amp STOP Switch By depressing this pushbutton the machine starts operating and at the same time the pilot lamp above this pushbutton will light up When depressing it again the machine stops and the pilot lamp goes out Door Handle Grip it firmly pull it outwards To close the door simply push it back till it engages Loading the crockery Prior to arranging the crockery in the baskets do remove the bigger food scraps such as tiny bones fish bones meat or vegetable scraps fruit peels etc to prevent the filter from clogging which would cause poor washing results Open the door and slide out the baskets to be able to load the crockery Using the bottom basket fig 8
4. transportation or the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Should you require service on your Zanussi appliance consult the enclosed list for your nearest network centre If the product is under first year guarantee then you will be required to produce proof of date of purchase to the engineer If it is under 5 year cover then you must show your cover card to the engineer Please ensure that the enclosed pre addressed card is stamped completed in full and forwarded to Zanussi Limited to enable the guarantee to be recorded Also complete the space below as your own record of the guarantee GUARANTEE RECORD Appliance purchased from Guarantee card no Serial no _ Your name Address on Model no These details may be taken from your Guarantee Record Card Te AED VE SE pS SE SS PSS PP A A A I ETN R798
5. 9 The lower basket is designed to take pots lids dishes salad bowls cutlery etc The cutlery should be placed into the special small removable basket To obtain good washing results it is recommended to intermix spoons with knives and forks so that they will not stick together We also suggest that you stack the cutlery into the special small basket with the handles facing downwards However if the handles of your cutlery are very thin it is advisable to stack the cutlery with the handles facing upwards so as to prevent them from sticking out from the bottom of the small basket and thereby blocking the lower sprayarm D0021 fig 9 Using the top basket fig 10 11 The top basket is designed to take dishes dessert plates saucers flat plates soup plates up to a 24 cms 9 5 ins diameter plus cups and glasses which should be arranged as shown in the respective pictures Top basket raising and lowering If very big plates over 27 cm 10 6 ins and up to 31 cms 12 2 ins diameter are normally used the top basket will have to be raised to the upper position This will make it possible to properly arrange these extra large plates in the bottom basket To raise the top basket remove the basket itself after taking off the front runner stops fig 12 remove the slides B fig 18 after taking off the rear runner stops and refit them on the higher position A fig 13 then replace the rear runner sto
6. de This appliance complies with E E C WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability directive no 76 889 of 4 11 76 relative to should this safety measure not be radio interference suppression observed If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted The cut off plug should be disposed of to prevent the hazard of electric shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug this is what you have to do Connect the green and yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown live wire to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The plug moulded on to the cord incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13 Amp BS 1362 fuse Only ASTA approved fuses should be used The fuse cover carrier must be
7. dispensed at the proper time Important Only use detergents specially made for dishwashers To obtain fine washing results you should only use top quality detergents An insufficient quantity of detergent will give poor washing results whereas an excessive quantity will not improve the results but will only represent a waste 10 Water softener Depending on the area water contains more or less limestone and mineral salts which tend to deposit on the crockery forming whitish markings that eventually cause all surfaces to become dull The dishwasher incorporates a water softener which purifies the water of all limestone for dishwashing In this way the cleaning action is greatly enhanced no incrustations form and during the rinsing phases the crockery is restored to its original brilliance Operation of the water softener is completely automatic Salt filling After unscrewing the cap fill 1 5 kg 3 3 lbs of coarse cooking salt using the funnel supplied with the machine into the container on the tub bottom fig 18 Carefully replace the container screwcap making sure that the threading and the gasket have no trace of salt After this initial filling of the salt container you should top up the container periodically i e approx every 20 wash cycles by adding salt as required Important When the appliance is put into operation for the first time it is recommended that you carry out a complete wash cycl
8. e without loading any salt in the respective container All salt refilling and topping up operations should be carried out immediately prior to starting any one of the complete wash cycle with the exception of the RINSE amp HOLD programme in order to prevent the possibility that any salt granules or salt water which might flow out of the salt container during refilling of the same remain for some time on the bottom of the wash tub without being properly diluted Use only coarse cooking salt or specific equivalent products for water softeners Adjusting the water softener The water softener is preset for water having a maximum hardness of 40 F 22 d This setting is design d to suit most of the field requirements At any rate if the water hardness exceeds 40 F up to a maximum of 60 F the water softener may be adjusted accordingly This operation should be carried out by qualified personnel who should proceed as follows Remove the worktop as described on page 4 and 5 Drill pierce a 1 2 mm vent hole on point A of the plastic tank as shown in fig 19 Replace the worktop Under normal operating conditions the supply of salt in the container will last for about 20 wash cycles whereas by making the above mentioned inlet hole the salt supply will only last for about half as many wash cycles Therefore the salt will have to be refilled in the container approx every 10 wash cycles Washing
9. e not blown The machine will not drain check that the drain hose is not kinked bent the filter is not clogged The crockery does not come out clean check that the detergent used is suitable for dishwashers and the quantity dispensed is the right one the crockery is correctly arranged in the baskets the sprayarms turn freely and the nozzles are not obstructed the filter is clean There are limestone deposits on the crockery check that there is enough salt in the container the rinse aid supply is not depleted the quality of rinse dispensed is not insufficient There are traces of tea coffee or lipstick left on the crockery check that the quantity of detergent loaded in the machine is not insufficient Fig 24 18 Instructions for covering the door and the lower panel The door and the lower panel of the appliance are fitted with suitable frames which can easily be removed to make it possible to cover them with a sheet of laminated plastic or stainless steel In this way the dishwasher can be matched to the design of the kitchen furniture The dimensions of the laminated covering sheet should have the following measurements Door Covering Sheet Width 590 mm Height 461 mm Max Thickness 4mm Lower Panel Covering Sheet Width 590 mm Height 114 mm Max Thickness 4mm To apply the covering sheet proceed as follows Remove the lower panel fig 24 by loosing wi
10. he rainwater drain Information as to the type of drain servicing your premises can be obtained from a builder or the Local Authority The curved end of the outlet hose should be firmly hooked over the edge of a sink fig 6 by using the curved end delivered with the appliance fig 7 or connected to a suitable drain pipe in the wall or under the sink however such a drain pipe should have a built in air break in order to avoid water syphoning from the machine during draining The top of the drain hose should not be lower than 30 cms 12 ins or higher than 90 cms 86 ins from floor level The water should be able to drain freely and the end of the outlet hose must not be under water It is therefore advisable that the drain pipe if used has an internal diameter of at least 4 ems 1 5 ins Also ensure that the drain hose is not chocked or placed in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow If the drain hose is to be hooked over the sink ensure that the sink is empty and that the sink plug is not blocking the plug hole If an extension is required its inner diameter must be the same as that of the original hose of the washer and its length must not exceed 2 metres 6 ft fig 6 Electrical connection The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from Zanussi Service Agents whose addresses are listed on the attached Zanussi Service Agents Nationwi
11. ine mesh filter A should be cleaned from time to time roughly once every two months on both sides with a suitable brush To remove this large filter A take off the bottom sprayarm and unlock part D fig 22 Replace the assembly reversing the above procedure making sure that the outer rim of the circular filter fits correctly in its housing on the tub bottom The dishwasher should not be operated without the filters being correctly installed Periodic cleaning of the filters is essential for a smooth and efficient operation of the machine gt o0 N Sees ODS TT eo N S85 O NT oO a BSc sox Fees S kag gt SSD B Sug A BS 2 odo 2258 Soe of W n2 L E Lop S 2og a T AS Q Op OH A d cycle lease it from its securing catches and pull it out To remove the bottom sprayarm re become perfectly accessible disengage conveyor A from To clean the nozzles of the top sprayarm its coupling and unscrew ring nut B slide out the top basket whereby the 4S BD ES S fan E fig i J N NAS RAE g fig 22 15 Cabinet cleaning The outer cabinet and the control board in particular should be wiped periodically with a soft damp cloth and if necessary with a little neutral detergent To clean these parts never use abrasive products which might scratch the surface Long idle periods If the machine is not to be used some time
12. it is advisable to take the following precautions Disconnect the machine from the electrical network and from the water supply Fill up the rinse aid container Leave the door ajar to prevent bad smells from lingering in the machine Leave the inner part of the machine clean even if there is some crockery left by carrying out at least a rinse amp hold programme n 6 _If you are moving If you are moving and the dishwasher is transferred to a new location make sure that the machine is not tilted too much during transport 16 Useful hints It stands to reason that a machine of this standing should be utilized and exploited rationally and to its full capacity to make the most of it Therefore place the crockery in the machine immediately after the meals conveniently arranging the various pieces in the respective compartments If only partial loads are placed in the machine do carry out a rinse amp hold programme until the load is completed later in the day We would also suggest that you take into account the capacity and the space availability of your dishwasher when buying new crockery particularly pots and pans all of which should be suitable to be washed in the dishwasher Pots this machine will also wash pots Needless to say the washing results depend on how soiled the pots are If there are plenty of dried up food scraps or if there are burnt scraps it is advisable to pre rinse the pots by ha
13. n The worktop can be adjusted either forwards or backwards up to 25 mm 1 in to make it possible to align the machine properly with the kitchen furniture To do this simply remove the securing screws from the front fig 2 adjust the worktop as required then replace the previously removed screws The machine can also be installed under the kitchen counter or under the sink To do this remove the worktop from the machine by unscrewing the two front securing screws and then release it from its rear catch The dimensions of the special recess required to house the machine are given in fig 3 Levelling The machine should be accurately levelled by adjusting the front levelling feet so that it be perfectly levelled max allowed error 2 An accurate levelling is a must to ensure a correct operation of the machine Connection to the water supply The machine may be supplied with either cold or hot water In the latter case make sure that the temperature of the hot water never exceeds 60 C 140 F The inlet hose should be connected to a 3 4 gas thread spout fig 4 5 or to a quick coupling tap Press Block after inserting the special strainer A supplied with the machine Make sure that the water supply pressure is within the limits indicated under the technical data page 2 Water outlet connection The drain pipe from this machine must connect into the main drain from the premises but not into t
14. nd or to pre soak them so as to loosen the scraps Cutlery as a rule you should not wash in the dishwasher cutlery having wooden or horn handles or glued parts which will not withstand hot water Silver Cutlery this may be washed in the dishwasher with very good results provided it does not come in touch with steel cutlery The fact is that the oxidizing effect of the soapy water might cause unsightly spots due to the chemical interaction between the two metals Therefore they should be arranged separately in the cutlery _ basket Aluminium Ware Aluminium is not very suitable for dishwashing Decorated Chinaware some decorations might fade when machine washed just as it sometimes happens when washing it by hand and we would therefore suggest that you wash one single piece a number of times in the machine and then compare it with the other pieces to see if the decoration has faded At any rate use only programme number 5 for such delicate crockery Cristalware and Plastic Ware if these are not certified to withstand machine washing you had better wash them by hand to play if safe Something not working If there is a malfunction make the following checks before you call for service it may save you trouble and expense The Machine will not start check that the door is correctly closed the water tap is full open the plug is perfectly inserted in the wall socket the fuses of the wiring system ar
15. oO ZANUSSI Instructions for the use and care of your 450 Dishwasher Contents Installation Positioning Levelling Water Connection Electrical Connection Operation Control Panel Description Loading the Crockery Loading the Rinse Aid Loading the Detergent Water Softner Starting the Machine Stopping the Machine Washing Programmes Care and cleaning Cleaning the Filter Cabinet Cleaning Useful Hints Something not working Covering door amp lower panel Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page OT GH ao 10 11 14 12 13 14 16 16 17 18 Technical data Width 23 6 Overall Depth 22 4 Overall Depth with open Door A2 Height 33 4 Capacity in standard IEC place settings 12 Supply Voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Motor Rating during Washing 250 W Heating Element Power 2800 W Max Power Absorbed 3050 W Water Supply Pressure minimum maximum 7 p s i 49 KN m 110 p s i 758 kN m Installation Positioning After removing the outer carton set up the machine in the selected spot preferably very close to water loading and draining facilities Furthermore the machine can be installed with the sides and back in touch with the adjacent furniture or with the wall The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the right or to the left fig 1 to suit the installatio
16. ps the top basket and finally the front runner stops With the top basket on this upper position there is of course less loading clearance in the basket itself which will in fact only take dishes up to 19 cms 7 5 ins and this will also prevent utilization of the basket s raised cup compartments Important When loading the crockery be absolutely sure not to accidentally obstruct the water inlet funnel at the centre of the upper basket Only a correct loading of the dishwasher will ensure good washing results After loading the crockery make sure that the spray arms turn freely fig 11 fig 13 N i i TT ANT TT TV Ur om JI TLL D0054 A fig 15 Jet strength control The water jet strength of the upper spray arm can be adjusted by turning the water inlet funnel A fig 14 to obtain the best washing results without risking that particularly light crockery is upset by the jets jet strength increase jet strength decrease Loading the rinse aid The rinse aid dispenser which automatically dispenses the right amount of rinse aid at the proper time is located inside the dishwasher door This special liquid product is essential to ensure prompt drying of the crockery and to make it come out crystal clear since it prevents formation of stains due to the salts contained in the water Filling press catch A fig 15 to open
17. the container lid Pour the rinse aid into the funnel The container holds approx 150 cu cms of rinse aid which will last for about 70 wash cycles The level can be checked through the level indicator B fig 16 Quantity The quantity of rinse aid dispensed automatically from the container can be adjusted in each single case to compensate for hard or soft water more being required for hard water and less for soft The quantity can be adjusted by means of knob C Important We would suggest that you initially leave the knob on the preset position only after a few wash cycles if need be should you increase the quantity of dispensed rinse aid if the crockery remains dull or shows occasional round spots Loading the detergent The washing powder should be poured into compartment D of the container fig 17 If the lid of the container happens to be closed to open it simply push back catch E which keeps it clamped down Quantity of Detergent the quantity to be loaded depends on the brand used on the degree of soil and type of load On the average we recommend 4 teaspoonfuls 25 grams 0 88 oz if you have to wash normally soiled crockery and up to 5 teaspoonfuls 30 grams 1 oz for heavily soiled crockery Also take into account the detergent manufacturer s recommendations After loading the detergent in the proper compartment close the lid The detergent will be automatically
18. thout removing them the two securing screws and then free it from its top catch Remove the frames from the door and the lower panel after unscrewing the respective securing screws fig 24 Fit the covering sheet and screw down the frames Refit the lower panel by fastening it first on the top catch and then retighten the two lower screws ZANUSSI GUARANTEE CONDITIONS This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights which will not be excluded or in any way diminished by the return of the enclosed card We Zanussi Limited guarantee that if within twelve months of the date of the purchase this ZANUSSI 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 ANY CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that e The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on rating plate e The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions e The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us e The appliance is still in the possession of the original purchaser e Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property This guarantee does not cover any damage caused during
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