Zanussi DS17 Instruction Manual
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1. Crockery Light soil 2 level dessert Main wash up to 65 C Cutlery B spoons 20 g 1 cold rinse Pots amp Pans 1 hot rinse up to 65 C Thermal drying isk Quickwash 1 level dessert Main wash up to 65 C Crockery and C spoon 10 g 2 cold rinses Cutlery Any Rinse amp Hold D Be Cold rinse This programme is equivalent to IEC436 standard This is a special programme for fast washing approx 30 minutes a full load of lightly soiled dishes glasses and crockery except pots so that you may re use them promptly Due to the shortness of this programme no drying phase is provided 11 Operating Sequence 1 Check that the filters are clean see cleaning instructions 2 Check that there is salt and rinse aid 3 Load the dishes Remove larger scraps of food Pull the lower basket out and arrange the saucepans plates and cutlery in it Pull the upper basket out and arrange the plates saucers glasses and cups etc in it Slide the baskets back into the machine Ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely 4 Measure out detergent Pour the required amount of detergent into the dispenser according to the indications in the Washing Programmes chart and close the lid Close the dishwasher door 5 Set the programme Turn the Programme Selector Dial clockwise until the letter of the programme you wish to select corresponds with the Green Marker on the window 12 6 Start the programme Depress th2. a hazard w f your house is fitted with a water softening unit or if you live in a soft water area it is not necessary to add salt to the water softening unit in the dish washer Do not put in your dishwasher Cutlery with wooden or horn handles or glued parts bronze cutlery saucepans with wooden handles unless they are sold as dishwasher proof aluminium ware crystal ware leaded glass plastic articles unless sold as dishwasher proof antique china or fine decorated china unless sold as dishwasher proof Always check with the manufacturer of the item if in any doubt e A chemical reaction can occur between silver cutlery and stainless steel cutlery As a precaution do not wash together m Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst the appliance is in operation Always turn off the appliance before opening the door Care should be taken when cleaning the bottom door seal and hinge area as any exposed metal edges may cut if care is not taken Built in dishwashers only The appliance must be secured to the underside of the worktop using the brackets provided Failure to do this could result in an unstable appliance which may cause damage or injury m Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning Refer to your local Zanussi Service Force Centre Always insist on genuine Zanussi spar
3. approx 110 ml The indicator B will be completely dark Top up with rinse aid when the indicator B becomes clear Remember to CLOSE the lid after every refill Caution Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash Adjusting the Dose According to the finish and drying results obtained adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 posi tion selector C position 1 minimum dose position 6 maximum dose Gradually increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing Reduce it if there are sticky whitish streaks on the dishes Use of Detergent Before starting any of the dishwashing programmes except for the rinse and hold programme load the detergent in the dispenser Use only tablets powder or liquid detergents specif ically designed for domestic dishwashers Unsuitable detergents such as those for washing by hand do not contain the right ingredients for machine washing and hamper correct functioning of the machine To open the dispenser lid pull the catch D This will open it At the end of any washing programme the lid is always open ready for the next wash The amount of detergent to be used varies depending on how soiled the dishes are and the type of dishes being washed We recommend the amounts shown in the programme chart After filling the dis penser with detergent close the
4. inlet hose This will prevent deposits of sand or rust clogging the inlet hose filter Water Outlet Connection The end of the drain hose can be connected as follows to the sink outlet siphon securing it if necessary with a clip to a wall outlet provided with vent hole minimum internal diameter 4 cm hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guide provided The waste connection must be at a height of between 30 cm minimum and 100 cm maximum from the floor It makes no difference which way the drain hose faces either to the right or left of the dishwasher Avoid bending or kinking the hose as this could prevent or slow down the discharge of water 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 connection to the waste outlet must be no smaller than the diameter of the drain hose Note The sink plug must not be in place when the machine is draining as this could cause the water to siphon back into the machine The electrical connections WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suit able for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Remove the fuse from t
5. items with convex or concave surfaces so that the water drains off easily Long items of cutlery such as ladies carving knives etc should be positioned horizontally in the upper basket Avoid contact between the dishes as far as possible correct arrangement of the items will give better washing results Light items plastic bowls etc should be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so that they do not move during washing To Save Energy Do not prewash dishes under running water Place dishes in the machine immediately after every meal and wait until the dishwasher is full before washing lf necessary run the Rinse and Hold programme see Programme Chart on the following pages so that any food scraps do not become caked on the dishes while you are waiting to run the complete wash programme You will improve drying results by leaving the dishwasher door ajar for at least 15 30 minutes as soon as the programme finishes Care must be taken when opening the door as steam will escape 10 Reversible Spray Arm lf a small load of heavily soiled crockery is to be washed this can be placed only into the bottom basket At the same time the upper spray arm posi tion should be reversed as per the following figure To do so unhook the upper spray arm from the central support B by pressing the clip C and refit it upside down holes on the bottom In this way the wash effi ciency is improved as the bottom b
6. lid Since not all detergents are the same you should also consult the instructions on the packet Remember that insufficient quantities of detergent will produce poor washing results whereas an exces sive amount of detergent does not improve washing results and is also wasteful Using no more than the correct amount of detergent also contributes to reducing pollution Zanussi recommends the use of Finish dishwasher detergent Loading your Machine Before placing dishes in the machine remove any large scraps of food from the plates small bones toothpicks fish bones scraps of meat and vegetables fruit skins etc to avoid clogging the filters and consequently reducing performance Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes Use of the Lower Basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepans lids plates up to 27 cm in diameter salad bowls cutlery etc Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket ensuring that the upper spray arm can turn freely m WESI iF i h f Z N lt a j wt YY if Y Y i ire es J sn A Us ae Cutlery should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket obstructing the lower spray arm load the cutlery with the handles facing upward Mix spoons with the other cutlery to prevent them sticking together Teaspoon
7. or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour mate rials or carriage on condition that The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manu facturer s operating and maintenance instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us The appliance is still in the possession of the orig inal purchaser All service work under this guarantee must be under taken by a Zanussi Service Centre Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the property of this company Exciusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right machines improperly installed or calls to machines outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are the subject of rental agreements Products of Zanussi manufacture which are NOT marketed by Zanussi Ltd EEC Countries The standard guarantee is appli cab
8. DISHWASHER DS 17 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTENTS Warnings Installation Ze Q D D Positioning levelling adjusting the worktop installing and securing the machine under a kitchen unit water supply connections Water outlet connection The water softener filling with salt Use of rinse aid use of detergent a a aaa a a 000202002 Loading the machine use of the lower basket use of the upper basket Adjusting the height of the upper basket reversible spray arm Washing programmes Operating sequence Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the central filters cleaning the large filter internal and external cleaning Serving o e eree a ewidiaty ke nak Re etal pe eee he os Peace of mind for twelve months TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Width Height with worktop Height without worktop Max depth Max depth with door open WEIGHT Gross Net ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Voltage POWER OF HEATING ELEMENT OVERALL POWER WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE minimum maximum CAPACITY STANDARD IEC PLACE SETTINGS CONSUMPTION Water Electricity FICIBTURHINGS 5 5 os ehh Aye BAe OES HOG EEE OD ta oO On Dm OO RARA cm 45 cm 85 cm 82 cm 60 cm 120 kg 42 kg 39 220 240 V 50 Hz 2570 W 2770 W 7 psi 49 KN cm 110 psi 758 KN cm 8 18 It 1 3 KW h WARNINGS It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appli
9. The inlet hose is kinked m The water inlet hose filter is clogged The machine will not drain m The drain hose is kinked The sink drain is blocked a The drain hose extension is not correct a There is no air vent in the end of the drain hose The dishes are not clean poor wash m The baskets are too full E The dishes have not been arranged properly m The spray arms do not rotate u The spray arm holes are clogged m The water inlet funnel in the centre of the upper basket is covered by dishes E The end of the drain hose is submerged in waste water in the sink m The filters are clogged u The filters are not in position m Not enough detergent has been used or it is un suitable The detergent is old or has gone hard The salt container cap is not properly closed E The washing programme selected is too gentle 14 Visible lime deposits or white film on the dishes m There is no salt or the softener has not been adjusted to the hardness of the water u The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used The machine is noisy m The dishes are rattling against each other The spray arms are knocking against the dishes The dishes are not quite dry m The dishes have been left too long inside the machine The door is difficult to close The dishwasher is not level or is not properly built in lf after the above checks the fault persists call your local Zanussi Service Centre who
10. ace Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a soft damp cloth If necessary use only neutral detergents Never use abrasive products scouring pads or solvents acetone trichloroethylene etc Prolonged Periods of Non Operation lf you are not using the machine for any period of time you are advised to unplug the appliance and turn off the water fill the rinse aid dispenser leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of unpleasant smells leave the inside of the machine clean Frost Precautions Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature is below 0 C If this is unavoidable empty the machine close the water inlet tap disconnect the water inlet pipe and empty it Moving the Machine lf you have to move the machine you are moving house etc unplug it turn off the water tap remove the water inlet and discharge hoses pull the machine out together with the hoses Caution avoid over tilting the machine during trans port SERVICING Certain problems are due to lack of simple mainten ance or oversights and can be solved easily without having to call out an engineer The machine will not start m The door has not been properly closed E The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket There is no current at the socket Check the fuse The machine will not fill with water The water tap is shut m The water supply has been cut off E
11. aller filter C can then be removed by pressing the two tongues D Once cleaned refit the filters by pressing them down until they click into place Cleaning the Large Filter Once a month Clean the large filter A on both sides under running water using a brush To take it out remove the spray arm by pressing the two tongues E turn the ring F anticlockwise towards the left and then slide the whole part out Refit the filter following the above instructions in reverse order ae ae Ae a A here SK SE rhe Caution the dishwasher must not be used without filters Incorrect repositioning of the filters will produce poor washing results Cleaning of the filters is vital to ensure correct operation of the machine Internal and External Cleaning You must ensure that the seals around the door the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regu larly with a damp cloth We recommend the use of Finish Dishwasher Cleaner every 3 months or run a wash programme without dishes using detergent Check that the spray arm nozzles are not obstructed To remove the bottom spray arm release it from its securing catches and pull it out To clean the nozzles of the top spray arm slide out the top basket whereby the spray arm will become accessible To remove it withdraw the centre funnel by pressing the two side tabs and unscrewing the retaining ring Clean the rotating spray arm and refit it in pl
12. ance be sold or trans ferred 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 warnings These warnings are provided in the interest of safety You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance Unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use m Any plumbing work required to install this appli ance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person m Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person e This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product m This product should be serviced by an authorised Zanussi Service Force Centre and only genuine Zanussi spare parts should be used m t is dangerous to alter the specification or modify the product in any way Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Zanussi dishwashers are designed to be used for washing normal household utensils Items that are contaminated by petrol paint steel or iron debris corrosive acidic or alkaline chemicals are not to be washed in a dishwasher m When finishing loading or unloading close the door as an open door can be
13. asket is sprayed by both arms When the wash is completed do remember to return the upper arm to its original position holes on top items not Suitable for Dishwashers The following should not be washed in the dishwasher Cutlery or dishes with wooden or horn handles or glued parts Handmade items wooden objects antiques or hand painted china Certain types of decoration can discolour when washed in a dishwasher Crystal ware and plastic objects if not guaranteed dishwasher proof should be washed by hand You are advised to place them in the upper basket and to select a delicate programme Certain types of glass can also become opaque after being washed several times in a dishwasher Silver cutlery tends to go black if mixed with steel cutlery Place it in the cutlery basket separate from the others lron and cast iron objects can rust and stain other items Aluminium tends to go black copper pewter and brass tend to stain Caution You are advised not to load very small or plastic items which can fall through the baskets Note When buying new dishes ensure that they are dishwasher proof WASHING PROGRAMMES Type of Degree of Programme Required Recommended Cycle Load Soil Knob Pushbuttons Quantity Description Setting of Detergent a Normal soil 2 level dessert Cold Prewash Crockery A spoons 20 g Main wash up to 65 C Cutlery 1 cold rinse Pots amp Pans 1 hot rinse up to 65 C Thermal drying
14. designed specifically for use in dishwashers Other types of salt contain high percen tages of other substances which may reduce the effi ciency of the softener Unscrew the cap of the salt container Fill the container with water Place approximately 1 kg of dishwasher salt inside using the funnel provided see figure Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket Screw the cap on tightly When this has been done all that is required is to periodically add salt to the container You are reminded of this by a green refill indicator on the cap of the salt container When the green indicator disap pears the water softener needs refilling with salt Caution Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing programmes not the Rinse and Hold programme This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water which may have been spilled remain ing on the bottom of the machine for any period of time This could cause corrosion Rinse Aid This liquid gives the dishes a shiny finish and improves drying It is automatically added during the hot rinse The dispenser which is positioned inside the door holds about 110 ml of rinse aid which is sufficient for 16 40 dishwashing programmes depending upon the dosage setting Filling with Rinse Aid Open the container by turning the lid A anticlockwise Add rinse aid until the container is completely full
15. e ON OFF pushbutton 24 The pilot light will come on and the machine will start If you wish to interrupt the wash at any time press button B again To restart the machine depress the same button again and the programme will continue from the point where it was interrupted T At the end of the washing programme the White Marker will correspond with the Green Marker on the window The machine will stop and the pilot light remains on until ON OFF button B is depressed Turn off the water tap Open the door and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes in this way you will avoid burning your fingers and drying will be improved Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one this will avoid water dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower one Caution In general it is not advisable to open the door while the machine is working if the door is opened however a safety device ensures that the machine stops If you have to open the door while the machine is working always switch off the appliance first by pressing the ON OFF button Bd Care must be taken if opening the door as steam will escape MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Central Filters After each wash Inspect the central filters B and C and remove any scraps of food with a brush under running water Filters B and C are both removed by lifting up the outer one B pulling the central funnel upwards the sm
16. e parts INSTALLATION Remove all packaging before positioning the machine Positioning If possible position the machine next to a water tap and a drain The sides and the back of the dishwasher can rest against the adjacent furniture or the wall The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation Levelling Good levelling is essen tial for correct closure and sealing of the door Loosen or tighten the adjustable support feet until the machine is perfectly level You can move the work top forward or backward by 25 mm in order to align the machine with other kitchen units Simply unscrew the two front retaining screws move the top to the re quired position and then retighten the screws Installing and Securing the Machine Under a Kitchen Unit Sink Worktop Unit By removing the machine s worktop you can install it under a close fitting sink unit or a pre existing top if the dimensions of the recess correspond to those shown in the picture Then proceed as follows Remove the machine worktop by unscrewing the two front retaining screws and releasing it from its rear catch Insert the machine after adjusting the height and levelling with the adjustable feet When inserting the machine ensure that the water inlet and drain hoses are not kinked or squashed Caution Once the machine has been installed ensure that i
17. he cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your home Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord ance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live lf 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 proceed as follows GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE Connect the Green and Yellow earth wire to the term inal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured 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 in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 138amp BSI362 fuse Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from your local Zanussi Service Force Centre whose address is listed in the Customer Care Booklet which accompanies your instruction manual This appliance complies with the E E C Direc
18. le but is subject to the owner s responsibility and cost to ensure the appliance meets the stand ards set by the country to which the product is taken The Zanussi Company in the country concerned will be pleased to advise further Sight of your purchase receipt will be required by them 15
19. s may be loaded into the special slots provided in the cutlery basket handle Use of the Upper Basket The upper basket is designed for plates dessert plates saucers dinner plates up to 24 cm in diameter salad bowls cups and glasses these should be arranged as shown in the pictures Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the raised cup racks A N NA on ANY NY N N red z E EZ 3 j2 77 Ma a g 4 a f 2 rt 9 Caution When loading the dishes ensure that you do not cover the water inlet funnel in the middle of the upper basket Before closing the door ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely 9 Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket lf washing very large plates over 27 cm and up to 31 cm in diameter you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position as follows Move the frontrunner stops A of the upper basket outward and slide the bas ket out Refit the basket in the dae higher position and re TAU place the stops A in their Ser original position When the top basket is in the higher position it will only take plates up to 20 cm in diameter and you will not be able to use the raised cup racks HELPFUL HINTS For Best Washing Results Before loading remove all scraps of food and soak very heavily soiled pots and pans Always arrange saucepans cups and glasses etc upside down Tilt
20. salts the harder your water will be The hardness level is measured on 2 equivalent scales French Degrees or Clarke Degrees Contact your local Water Authority to find the exact water hardness level for your area The dishwasher is equipped with a softener which uses special dishwasher salt to provide lime free softened water The softener can treat water hard ness up to 90 french degrees via 5 adjustment levels Find on the table below the level corresponding to the hardness of your water and the required adjustments Waterhardness hardness dH Water softener Adjustment Clarke Blur adjustment onthe machine degrees degrees NO The water softener is factory set at level 2 as this suits most users Level 1 if your water is level 1 it is already soft and there fore there is no need to use salt Levels 3 and 5 water softener adjustment lf your water is level 3 or 5 proceed as follows slide out the lower basket and unscrew the cap of the salt container turn the two position selector anticlockwise from position to position with the aid of a knife or a screwdriver Levels 4 and 5 adjustment on the machine If your water is level 4 or 5 open the door and drill membrane A on the upper left hand corner of the machine With a water hardness of level 5 both adjustments must be made Important Salt MUST be used regularly from level 2 upward Filling with Salt Only use salt
21. se address can be found in the accompanying Customer Care Booklet and can Megs also be found in your local telephone directory under Z Please make sure you give the model and serial number of the appliance This information can be found on the rating plate located on the right hand side of the dishwasher door see picture Original spare parts can be purchased from Zanussi Service Force Centres In guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown Please note that proof of purchase is required for any guarantee service calls Service details adhesive label When you return your guarantee card to Zanussi Ltd you will receive a Appliance Guarantee And Main tenance Record together with an adhesive label containing the telephone number of your local Zanussi Service Centre The label can be adhered to the machine or adjacent furniture PEACE OF MIND FOR TWELVE MONTHS 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 this guarantee card We Zanussi Ltd undertake that if within twelve months of the date of the purchase this ZANUSSI appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defec tive by reason only of faulty workmanship or mate rials the company will at its option repair
22. t can be accessed easily for servicing Water Supply Connections This dishwasher must be plumbed into a cold water supply and it is preferable for it to be permanently plumbed in The water pressure must be within the limits given in the technical specifications as it will not function correctly if pressure is outside these specifications Your local Water Authority will advise you on the average mains pressure in your area Where the water is supplied via a cold water storage cistern you can work out the pressure yourself by measuring the vertical distance or head between the machine s inlet hose and the outlet from the coid water storage cistern allowing roughly 1 psi for every 2 feet For making the connec tion itself the coupling nut fitted to the machine s supply hose is designed to screw onto either a 3 4 inch gas thread spout or to a purpose made quick coupling tap such as the Press Block To make this easier the hose itself may be turned to the left or the right In either case be sure to incorporate the strainer A supplied with the machine into the joint See picture Caution the retaining ring must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks Avoid bends or kinks in the hose which could prevent or slow down the flow of water If the machine is con nected to new pipes or pipes which have not been used for a long time you are advised to run the water for a few minutes before connecting the
23. tive No 87 308 of 2 6 87 relative to radio interference suppression Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown USE 1 Programme Guide This is a summary of the washing programme chart page 11 to help you to select the correct pro gramme 2 Pilot Light This comes on when the ON OFF button 3 is depressed indicating that the machine is on 3 ON OFF Pushbutton 2d ON By depressing this pushbutton the machine starts operating and at the same time the pilot light comes on OFF When the washing programme has finished the machine stops automatically and the pilot light 2 remains on To switch the pilot light off or to stop the machine at any time press the same button Bo again 4 Door Handle To open the door press the catch in the top of the recess and pull the door toward you at the same time 5 Programme Selector Dial To select a programme turn the Programme Selector Dial clockwise making sure that the programme letter you wish to select corresponds with the Green Marker 6 on the window When the programme has finished the White Marker will correspond with the Green Marker 6 6 Green Programme Marker The Water Softener Water contains varying amounts of lime and mineral salts depending on the area in which you live these are deposited on the dishes leaving white marks The higher the content of these
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