ZDT16003FA - Dishwasher ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Built-in dishwasher
Brand	Zanussi
Model	ZDT16003FA
Color	White
Number of place settings	13
Energy class	E
Water consumption per cycle	9.5 L
Electricity consumption per cycle	0.92 kWh
Noise level	49 dB(A)
Washing programs	Eco 50°C, Intensive 70°C, Quick 30 min, Glasses, Pre-wash
Additional functions	Delayed start, Extra drying, Half load option
Width	60 cm
Height	85 cm
Depth	60 cm
Net weight	45 kg
Power supply type	230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption	1800 W
Fuse rating	10 A
Child safety	No
Anti-leak system	Yes, complete
Self-cleaning filter	Yes
Control panel	Electronic with LED display
Adjustable feet	Yes, front

Frequently Asked Questions - ZDT16003FA ZANUSSI

How to start a washing cycle?

Close the door, select the desired program using the selector, press the Start button. If a delayed start is programmed, the appliance starts automatically at the chosen time.

Why does my dishwasher not fill with water?

Check that the water inlet tap is open, that the inlet hose is not bent, and that the inlet filter is not clogged. Refer to the manual for cleaning the filter.

The dishwasher makes noise during washing, is this normal?

A slight noise is normal. If the noise is unusual, check that the baskets are not overloaded and that the spray arms rotate freely. Also ensure that the appliance is level.

How to clean the filter?

Remove the filter at the bottom of the tub by turning it counterclockwise. Clean it under running water with a brush. Replace it by turning clockwise until it clicks.

Can I use regeneration salt and rinse aid?

Yes, salt and rinse aid are necessary for proper operation and drying. Use only dishwasher products. Pour the salt into the designated reservoir (under the lower basket).

Glasses come out with streaks, what to do?

This may be due to lack of rinse aid or too high a detergent dosage. Increase the rinse aid setting or use a quality all-in-one product. Also remember to descale regularly.

What does the error code E04 mean?

The error code E04 indicates a drainage problem. Check that the drain hose is not bent or blocked and that the filter is not clogged. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

How to activate the delayed start?

Select the program, then press the Delayed start button several times to choose the number of hours (1 to 24). Press Start to confirm. The delayed start cannot be canceled once started.

Can I put aluminum pans in the dishwasher?

No, aluminum can discolor and react with detergents. Stainless steel, enameled, or cast iron pans are more suitable. Refer to the manual for recommendations.

How to reset the dishwasher?

In case of a lock, turn off the appliance by pressing the On/Off button for 3 seconds. Wait 1 minute, then turn it on again. If the problem persists, unplug the appliance for 5 minutes before plugging it back in.

USER MANUAL ZDT16003FA ZANUSSI

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Daily use	22
Hints and tips	24
Care and cleaning	25
Troubleshooting	26
Technical information	28
Environment concerns	28

Subject to change without notice.

Safety instructions

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

• Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical sensory, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and knowledge use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person who is responsible for their safety.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is open.

Installation

• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.
• Make sure that the appliance is installed below and adjacent to safe structures.

Electrical connection

Warning! Risk of fire and electrical shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Water connection

• Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses.
• Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the water flow until it is clean.
• The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage.

- The water inlet hose has a safety valve and a sheath with an inner mains cable.

Warning! Dangerous voltage.

- If the water inlet hose is damaged, immediately disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Contact Service to replace the water inlet hose.

Use

- This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments

- Farm houses

- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments

- Bed and breakfast type environments.

Warning! Risk of injury, burns, electrical shock or fire.

- Do not change the specification of this appliance.

- Put knives and cutlery with sharp points in the cutlery basket with the points down or in a horizontal position.

- Do not keep the appliance door open without supervision to prevent to fall on it.

• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Dishwasher detergents are dangerous. Obey the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.
• Do not drink and play with the water in the appliance.
• Do not remove the dishes from the appliance until the programme is completed. There can be detergent on the dishes.
• The appliance can release hot steam if you open the door while a programme operates.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.

Disposal

Warning! Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets from getting closed in the appliance.

Service

• Contact the Service to repair the appliance. We recommend only the use of original spare parts.
• When you contact the Service, ensure that you have the following information that is available on the rating plate.

Model:

PNC:

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Product description

1 Lower spray arm 2 Filters 3 Rating plate 4 Rinse aid dispenser 5 Detergent dispenser 6 Salt container 7 Water hardness dial 8 Upper spray arm 9 Upper basket

Control panel

1 On/off button 2 Display 3 Programme button (up) 4 Programme button (down)

5 Multitab button 6 Delay button 7 Indicators 8 Function buttons

Indicators Description
	Salt indicator. This indicator is off while the programme operates.
	Rinse aid indicator. This indicator is off while the programme operates.
→|	End indicator.

Programmes

Programme1)	Degree of soil Type of load	Programme phases	Duration (min)	Energy (kWh)	Water (l)
1 Rinse and Hold 2)	All Prewash 12 0.1 4
2Intensive	Heavy soilCrockery, cut- lery, pots and pans	PrewashWash 70 °CRinsesDry	80 - 90 1.6 -	1.8 22 - 24
3AUTOMATIC3)	AllCrockery, cut- lery, pots and pans	PrewashWash 45 °C or 70 °CRinsesDry	90 - 140 1.1	- 1.8 12 - 23
4Quick A 30 Min4)	Fresh soilCrockery and cutlery	Wash 60 °CRinse	30 0.9 9
5Economy5)	Normal soilCrockery and cutlery	PrewashWash 50 °CRinsesDry	155 - 167 0.99	- 1.04 13 -	14
6Delicate	Normal or light soilDelicate crock- ery and glass- ware	Wash 45 °CRinsesDry	60 - 70 0.8	- 0.9 14 - 15
7Plate warmer6)	Rinse 70 °C 30 0.8 4

1) The pressure and temperature of the water, variations in the mains supply, the options selected, and the quantity of dishes can change the programme duration and the consumption values.

2) Use this programme to quickly rinse the dishes. This prevents remaining food from bonding to the dishes and bad odours from coming out of the appliance.

Do not use detergent with this programme.

3) The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets. It automatically adjusts the temperature and quantity of the water, the energy consumption, and the programme duration.

4) With this programme you can wash a load with fresh soil. It gives good washing results in a short time.

5) With this programme you have the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cutlery with normal soil. (This is the standard programme for test institutes).

6) This programme makes the dishes warm before use or removes the dust from dishes not used for a long time.

Do not use detergent with this programme.

Information for test institutes

For all the necessary information for test performance, send an email to:

[e-mail]

Write down the product number (PNC) that is on the rating plate.

Options

Activate or deactivate the options before the start of a programme. You cannot activate or deactivate the options while a programme operates.

activate or deactivate the options while a program operates.

If one or more options are set, make sure that the related indicators are on before the programme starts.

Multitab option

Activate this option only when you use the combi detergent tablets.

This option deactivates the flow of rinse aid and salt. The related indicators are off.

The programme duration can increase.

Activating the multitab function

Activate or deactivate the multitab function before the start of a programme. You cannot activate or deactivate this function while a programme operates.

1. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode. Refer to 'SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME'.
2. Press the multitab button, the multitab indicator comes on.

The function stays on until you deactivate it. Press the multitab button, the multitab indicator goes off.

If you stop using the combi detergent tablets, before you start using separately detergent, rinse aid and dishwasher salt, do these steps:

1. Deactivate the multitab function.
2. Set the water softener to the highest level.
3. Make sure that the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser are full.
4. Start the shortest programme with a rinsing phase, without detergent and without dishes.

Before first use

1. Make sure that the set level of the water softener agrees with the water hardness in your area. If not, adjust the water softener. Contact your local water authority to know the water hardness in your area.
2. Fill the salt container.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
4. Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse aid.

Acoustic signals

The acoustic signals operate in these conditions:

• The programme is completed.
• The level of the water softener is adjusted electronically.
• The appliance has a malfunction.

Factory setting: on. You can deactivate the acoustic signals.

Deactivating the acoustic signals

1. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode. Refer to 'SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME'.
2. Press and hold function buttons (B) and (C) at the same time until the indicators of function buttons (A), (B) and (C) flash.
3. Press function button (C),
4. The indicators of function buttons (A) and (B) go off.
5. The indicator of function button (C) continues to flash.
6. The display shows the setting of the acoustic signals.

16	On
06	Off

1. Press function button (C) to change the setting.
2. Deactivate the appliance to confirm.
3. Open the water tap.
4. Processing residues can stay in the appliance. Start a programme to remove them. Do not use detergent and do not load the baskets.

If you use the combi detergent tablets, activate the multitab option.

Adjusting the water softener

Water hardness				Water softener adjustment
German degrees (°dH)	French degrees (°fH)	mmol/l Clarke	degrees	Manual Elec- tronic
51 - 70	91 - 125	9.1 - 12.5	64 - 88	21)	10
43 - 50 76 - 90	7.6 - 9.0 53 - 63			21)	9
37 - 42 65 - 75	6.5 - 7.5 46 - 52			21)	8
29 - 36 51 - 64	5.1 - 6.4 36 - 45			21)	7
23 - 28 40 - 50	4.0 - 5.0 28 - 35			21)	6
19 - 22 33 - 39	3.3 - 3.9 23 - 27			21)	51)
15 - 18	26 - 32	2.6 - 3.2	18 - 22	1	4
11 - 14	19 - 25	1.9 - 2.5	13 - 17	1	3
4 - 10 7 - 18	0.7 - 1.8 5 - 12 1 2
< 4 < 7 < 0.7 < 5				12)	12)

1) Factory position. 2) Do not use salt at this level.

You must adjust the water softener manually and electronically.

Manual adjustment

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Turn the water hardness dial to the position 1 or 2.

Electronic adjustment

1. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance.
2. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode. Refer to 'SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME'.
3. Press and hold function buttons (B) and (C) at the same time until the indicators of function buttons (A), (B) and (C) flash.
4. Press function button (A).

- The indicators of function buttons (B) and (C) go off.

- The indicator of function button (A) continues to flash.

- The acoustic signals operate. Example: five intermittent acoustic signals = level 5.

- The display shows the setting of the water softener. Example: S \ L = level 5.

1. Press function button (A) again and again to change the setting.
2. Deactivate the appliance to confirm.

Filling the salt container

Caution! Water and salt can come out from the salt container when you fill it. Risk of corrosion. To prevent it, after you fill the salt container, start a programme.

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Put 1 litre of water in the salt container (only for the first time).

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Filling the rinse aid dispenser

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1. Open the water tap.

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To adjust the released quantity of rinse aid, turn the selector between position 1 (lowest quantity) and position 4 (highest quantity).

1. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode, refer to 'SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME'.
2. If the salt indicator is on, fill the salt container.
3. If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill the rinse aid dispenser.
4. Load the baskets.
5. Add the detergent.
6. Set and start the correct programme for the type of load and the degree of soil.

Using the detergent

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Put the detergent or the tablet in compartment (A).

If the programme has a prewash phase, put a small quantity of detergent in compartment (B).

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Setting and starting a programme

Setting mode

The appliance must be in setting mode to accept some operations.

The appliance is in setting mode when, after the activation:

• The display shows 2 horizontal status bars.
• The indicators of the programme buttons come on.

If the control panel shows other conditions, press and hold function buttons (B) and (C) at the same time until the appliance is in setting mode.

Starting a programme without delay start

1. Open the water tap.
2. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance.
3. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.
4. Set the programme. The related programme number flashes in the display.
5. Close the appliance door. The programme starts.

- If you open the door, the display shows the programme duration that decreases with steps of 1 minute.

Starting a programme with delay start

1. Set the programme.
2. Press the delay button again and again until the display shows the delay time you want to set (from 1 to 19 hours).
3. The delay time flashes in the display.
4. The delay indicator is on.
5. Close the appliance door. The countdown starts.

- If you open the door, the display shows the countdown of the delay start that decreases with steps of 1 hour.

- When the countdown is completed, the programme starts.

Opening the door while the appliance operates

If you open the door, the appliance stops.

When you close the door, the appliance continues from the point of interruption.

Cancelling the delay start

Press and hold function buttons (B) and (C) at the same time until:

• The delay indicator goes off.
• The display shows 2 horizontal status bars.
• The indicators of the programme buttons come on.

When you cancel a delay start, the appliance goes back to setting mode. You have to set the programme again.

Cancelling the programme

Press and hold function buttons (B) and (C) at the same time until:

• The display shows 2 horizontal status bars.
• The indicators of the programme buttons come on.

Hints and tips

The water softener

Hard water contains a high quantity of minerals that can cause damage to the appliance and bad washing results. The water softener neutralises these minerals.

The dishwasher salt keeps the water softener clean and in good conditions. It is important to set the right level of the water softener. This

Make sure that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser before you start a new programme.

At the end of the programme

When the programme is completed, an intermittent acoustic signal operates and the display shows 0.

1. Press the on/off button to deactivate the appliance.
2. Close the water tap.

- If you do not deactivate the appliance, after 3 minutes from the end of the programme:

• All indicators go off
• The display shows 1 horizontal status bar.

- This helps to decrease the energy consumption.

Press one of the buttons (not the on/off button), the display and the indicators come on again.

- Let the dishes become cold before you remove them from the appliance. Hot dishes can be easily damaged.

• First remove the items from the lower basket, then from the upper basket.
• There can be water on the sides and on the door of the appliance. Stainless steel becomes cool more quickly than the dishes.

makes sure that the water softener uses the correct quantity of dishwasher salt and water.

Using salt, rinse aid and detergent

Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent for dishwasher. Other products can cause damage to the appliance.

• The rinse aid helps, during the last rinsing phase, to dry the dishes without streaks and stains.
• Combi detergent tablets contain detergent, rinse aid and other added agents. Be sure that these tablets are applicable to the water hardness in your area. Refer to the instructions on the packaging of the products. If you want to use these tablets out of the applicable water hardness, you must also use dishwasher salt. First activate the multitab option, then adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area and use dishwasher salt.
• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve with short programmes. To prevent detergent residues on the tableware, we recommend that you use the tablets with long programmes.

Do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Refer to the instructions on the detergent packaging.

Loading the baskets

Refer to the supplied leaflet with examples of the load of the baskets.

• Only use the appliance to wash items that are dishwasher-safe.
• Do not put in the appliance items made of wood, horn, aluminium, pewter and copper.
• Do not put in the appliance items that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths).

Care and cleaning

Warning! Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Dirty filters and clogged spray arms decrease the washing results.

Make a check regularly and, if necessary, clean them.

• Remove remaining food from the items.
• To remove remaining burned food easily, soak pots and pans in water before you put them in the appliance.
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and pans) with the opening down.
• Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not bond together. Mix spoons with other cutlery.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch other glasses.
• Put the small items in the cutlery basket.
• Put the light items in the upper basket. Make sure that they do not move. ■ Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a programme.

Before starting a programme

Make sure that:

• The filters are clean and correctly installed.
• The spray arms are not clogged.
• The position of the items in the baskets is correct.
• The programme is applicable for the type of load and for the degree of soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is used.
• There is dishwasher salt and rinse aid (unless you use combi detergent tablets).
• The cap of the salt container is tight.

Cleaning the filters

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To remove filters (B) and (C), turn the handle counterclockwise and remove. Pull apart filter (B) and (C). Wash the filters with water.

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Remove filter (A). Wash the filter with water.

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Put filter (A) to its initial position. Make sure that it assembles correctly under the two guides (D).

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Assemble filters (B) and (C). Put them into position in filter (A). Turn the handle clockwise until it locks.

An incorrect position of the filters can cause bad washing results and damage to the appliance.

Cleaning the spray arms

Do not remove the spray arms.

If the holes in the spray arms are clogged, remove remaining parts of soil with a thin pointed object.

External cleaning

Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.

Troubleshooting

The appliance does not start or it stops during operation.

Before you contact the Service, refer to the information that follows for a solution to the problem.

With some problems, the display shows an alarm code:

- ,10 - The appliance does not fill with water.

• ,20 - The appliance does not drain the water.
• ,30 - The anti-flood device is on.

Warning! Deactivate the appliance before you do the checks.

Problem Possible cause Possible solution

The programme does not start.

The mains plug is not connected in the mains socket.

Connect the mains plug.

Problem Possible cause Possible solution
The appliance door is open. Close the appliance door.
The fuse in the fuse box is damaged. Replace the fuse.
	The delay start is set.	Cancel the delay start or wait for the end of the countdown.
The appliance does not fill with water.	The water tap is closed. Open the water tap.
	The water pressure is too low.	Contact your local water authority.
The water tap is clogged or there is limescale on it.		Clean the water tap.
The filter in the water inlet hose is clogged.		Clean the filter.
The water inlet hose has a kink or a bend.		Make sure that the position of the hose is correct.
The anti-flood device is on. There are water leakages in the appliance.		Close the water tap and contact the Service.
The appliance does not drain the water.	The sink spigot is clogged. Clean the sink spigot.
The water drain hose has a kink or a bend.		Make sure that the position of the hose is correct.

After the checks are completed, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption.

If the problem occurs again, contact the Service.

If the display shows other alarm codes, contact the Service.

If the washing and drying results are not satisfactory

Whitish streaks or bluish layers on glasses and dishes

• The released quantity of rinse aid is too much. Adjust the rinse aid selector to a lower position.
• The quantity of detergent is too much.

Stains and dry water drops on glasses and dishes

• The released quantity of rinse aid is not sufficient. Adjust the rinse aid selector to a higher position.
• The quality of the detergent can be the cause.

Dishes are wet

• The programme is without a drying phase or with a low temperature drying phase.
• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.
• The quality of the combi detergent tablets can be the cause. Try a different brand or activate the rinse aid dispenser and use rinse aid together with the combi detergent tablets.

Refer to 'HINTS AND TIPS' for other possible causes.

Activating the rinse aid dispenser with the multitab function activated

1. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode, refer to 'SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME'.
2. Press and hold function buttons (B) and (C) at the same time until the indicators of function buttons (A), (B) and (C) start to flash.
3. Press function button (B).
4. The indicators of function buttons (A) and (C) go off.
5. The indicator of function button (B) continues to flash.
6. The display shows the setting of the rinse aid dispenser.

0d	Off
1d	On

1. Press function button (B) to change the setting.
2. Deactivate the appliance to confirm the setting.
3. Adjust the released quantity of rinse aid.
4. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.

Technical information

Dimensions Width / Height / Depth (mm) 596 / 818 - 898 / 555
Electrical connection Refer to the rating plate.
Voltage 220-240 V
Frequency 50 Hz
Water supply pressure	Min. / max. (bar / MPa)	(0.5 / 0.05) / (8 / 0.8)
Water supply1)	Cold water or hot water2)	max. 60 °C
Capacity Place settings 12
Power consumption Left-on mode	0.99 W
	Off-mode 0.10 W

1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4" thread.

2) If the hot water comes from alternative sources of energy, (e.g. solar panels, aeolian energy), use the hot water supply to decrease energy consumption.

Environment concerns

The symbol ☒ on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the

environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this 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.

- Discard correctly the packaging material. Recycle the materials with the symbol 📋.

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