ZDI121 - Dishwasher ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ZDI121 ZANUSSI

Subject to change without notice Safety information For your safety and correct operation of the appliance, read this manual carefully before installation and use. Always keep these instructions with the appliance even if you move or sell it. Users must fully know the operation and safety features of the appliance. Correct use

• The appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use.
• Only use the appliance to clean household utensils that are applicable for dishwashers.
• Do not put solvents in the appliance. Risk of explosion.
• Put the knives and all items with sharp points in the cutlery basket with their points down. If not, put in a horizontal position in the upper basket.
• Use only branded products for dishwashers (detergent, salt, rinse aid).
• If you open the door while the appliance is in operation, hot steam can escape. Risk of skin burns.
• Do not remove dishes from the dishwasher before the end of the washing programme.
• When the washing programme is completed, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket and close the water tap.
• Only an authorised service engineer can repair this appliance. Use only original spare parts.
• Do not do repairs yourself to prevent injury and damage to the appliance. Always contact your local Service Force Centre. General safety
• Persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory, mental capabilities or lack of experience and

knowledge must not use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Obey the safety instructions from the manufacturer of the dishwasher detergent to prevent burns to eyes, mouth and throat. Do not drink the water from the dishwasher. Detergent residues can stay in your appliance. Always close the door when you do not use the appliance to prevent injury and not to stumble over the open door. Do not sit or stand on the open door. Child safety

• Only adults can use this appliance. Children must get supervision to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all the packaging away from children. There is a risk of suffocation.
• Keep all detergents in a safe area. Do not let children touch the detergents.
• Keep children away from the appliance when the door is open. Installation
• Make sure that the appliance is not damaged because of transport. Do not connect a damaged appliance. If necessary, contact the supplier.
• Remove all packaging before first use.
• A qualified and competent person must do the electrical installation.
• A qualified and competent person must do the plumbing installation.

• Do not change the specifications or modify this product. Risk of injury and damage to the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance: – if the mains cable or water hoses are damaged, – if the control panel, worktop or plinth area are damaged, that you can get access to the inner side of the appliance. Contact your local Service Force Centre.
• Do not drill into the sides of the appliance to prevent damage to hydraulic and electrical components. Warning! Carefully obey the instructions for electrical and water connections. Control panel

Programme knob Start/cancel button /(Cancel) Delay start button Indicator lights On/off indicator light Indicator lights The indicator light comes on when the washing phase or the rinsing phase operates. The indicator light comes on when the drying phase operates. The indicator light comes on when the washing programme is completed. Auxiliary functions:

• Level of the water softener.
• An alarm if the appliance has a malfunction.

1) The indicator light is off while a washing programme operates.

The indicator light comes on when it is necessary to fill the salt container. Refer to the chapter 'Use of dishwasher salt'. The salt indicator light can stay on for some hours, but it does not have an unwanted effect on the operation of the appliance. Delay start button Use the delay start button to delay the start of the washing programme with an interval of 3 hours. Refer to the chapter 'Setting and starting a washing programme'. Programme knob and on/off indicator light

• To set a washing programme, turn the programme knob clockwise or anticlockwise. The programme marker on the programme knob must agree with one of the washing programmes on the control panel. – The on/off indicator light comes on (position ON).
• To set the appliance to the off position, turn the programme knob until the programme marker agrees with the on/off indicator light. – The on/off indicator light goes off (position OFF). Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil

Programme description Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 70°C 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying Normal soil Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 65°C 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying Normal or light soil Crockery and cutlery Main wash up to 65°C Final rinse Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Prewash Main wash up to 50°C 1 intermediate rinse Final rinse Drying Any Partial load (to be completed later in the day) 1 cold rinse (to avoid food scraps from sticking). This programme does not require the use of detergent). Heavy soil

Type of load 1) This is the perfect daily programme to clean a not fully load. Ideal for a family of 4 persons who only want to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery.

2) Test programme for test institutes. Please refer to separate leaflet supplied, for test data.

Consumption values Programme Programme duration (in minutes) Energy consumption (in kWh) Water consumption (in litres) 85-95 1,8-2,0 22-25 105-115 1,5-1,7 23-25

Programme Programme duration (in minutes) Energy consumption (in kWh) Water consumption (in litres) 130-140 1,0-1,2 14-16

The pressure and temperature of the water, the variations of power supply and the quantity of dishes can change these values. Use of the appliance Refer to the following instructions for each step of procedure:

1. Make a check if the water softener level is correct for

the water hardness in your area. If necessary set the water softener.

2. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.

3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.

4. Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.

5. Set the correct washing programme for the type of

6. Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct quantity

7. Start the washing programme.

If you use detergent tablets, refer to the chapter 'Use of detergent'. Setting the water softener The water softener removes minerals and salts from the water supply. Minerals and salts can have bad effect on the operation of the appliance. Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales:

• German degrees (dH°).
• French degrees (°TH).

• Clarke. Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area. If necessary, contact your local water authority. Water hardness Water hardness setting °dH °TH mmol/l Clarke manually electronically

1) No use of salt required.

You must set the water softener manually and electronically. Manual adjustment The appliance is set at the factory at position 2.

1. Press and hold the start/cancel button. Turn the programme knob clockwise until the programme marker

agrees with the first washing programme on the control panel.

2. Release the start/cancel button when the on/off indicator light and the start/cancel indicator light start to

flash. – At the same time, the end indicator light flashes to show the level of the water softener. Example: 5 flashes, pause, 5 flashes, pause, etc... = level 5

3. Press the start/cancel button one time to increase the

water softener level by one step. The end indicator light shows the new level.

4. Turn the programme knob to the off position to save

the operation. Electronic adjustment The water softener is set at the factory at level 5. Use of dishwasher salt Caution! Only use dishwashers salt. Types of salt that are not applicable for dishwashers cause damage to the water softener.

It is normal that water overflows from the salt container when you fill it with salt.

Fill the salt container with 1 litre of water (only the first operation).

Make sure that there is no grain of salt outer of the salt compartment. Salt which stays on the tank for a while drills the tank. It is recommended to start a washing programme immediately after you fill the salt container. This prevents of corrosion because of spilled salt. When you set electronically the water softener to level 1, the salt indicator light does not stay on. Use of rinse aid Caution! Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers. Do these steps to fill the rinse aid dispenser:

Fill when the rinse aid indicator ( B ) becomes clear.

Caution! Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser with other products (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This can cause damage to the appliance. Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid

The rinse aid dial is set at the factory at position 3. To increase or decrease the dosage refer to 'What to do if...' Loading cutlery and dishes Helpful hints and tips Caution! Only use the appliance for household utensils that are applicable for dishwashers. Do not use the appliance to clean objects that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths, etc.).

• Before you load cutlery and dishes, do these steps: – Remove all food remainings and debris. – Make burnt, remaining food in pans soft.
• While you load cutlery and dishes, do these steps: – Load hollow items (e.g. cups, glasses and pans) with the opening down. – Make sure that water does not collect in the container or in a deep base. – Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not lie inside one another. – Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not cover other cutlery and dishes. – Make sure that glasses do not touch other glasses. – Put small objects in the cutlery basket.
• Plastic items and pans with non-stick coatings can keep water droplets. Plastic items do not dry as well as porcelain and steel items.
• Put light items in the upper basket. Make sure that the items do not move.

Arrange service dishes and large lids around the edge of the lower basket.

Use the cutlery grid. If the dimensions of the cutlery prevent use of the cutlery grid, remove it. Caution! Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a washing programme. Warning! Always close the door after you load or unload the appliance. An open door can be dangerous.

Maximum height of the dishes in : Lower position

Arrange the items to let water touch all surfaces. lower basket 24 cm 27 cm

For longer items fold the cup racks up. Prevent to put plates in the first three sections in the front part of the upper basket. Make sure the plates tilt forward. Adjustment of the height of the upper basket If you put large plates in the lower basket, first move the upper basket to a upper position. Warning! Adjust the height before you load the upper basket. Maximum height of the dishes in : upper basket lower basket 20 cm 31 cm Upper position upper basket

Do these steps to move the upper basket to the upper or lower position:

1. Move the front runner stops (A) out.

2. Pull the basket out.

3. Put the basket in the upper or lower position.

4. Replace the front runner stops (A) in their initial position.

Caution! If the basket is in the upper position, do not put cups on the cup racks. Use of detergent Only use detergents (powder, liquid or tablet) that are applicable for dishwashers. Follow the data on the packaging:

• Dosage recommended by the manufacturer.
• Storage recommendations. Do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent to save an environment.

Fill the detergent dispens- If you use a washing proer (A) with detergent. gramme with prewash phase, put more detergent in the prewash detergent compartment (B).

It is not necessary to fill the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser. Do these steps when the drying results are not satisfactory:

Use of detergent tablets Put the detergent tablet in the detergent dispenser (A). Detergent tablets contain:

• other cleaning agents. Do these steps to use detergent tablets:

1. Make sure that the detergent tablets are applicable for

your water hardness. Refer to the instructions from the manufacturer.

2. Set the lowest levels of water hardness and rinse aid

dosage. Do these steps to use the detergent powder again:

Fill the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser. Set the water softener to the highest level. Do a washing programme without dishes. Adjust the water softener. Refer to the chapter 'Setting the water softener'.

5. Adjust the rinse aid dosage.

Different brands of detergent dissolve in different times. Some detergent tablets do not have the best cleaning results during short washing programmes. Use long washing programmes when you use detergent tablets to fully remove the detergent. Setting and starting a washing programme Do these steps to set and start a washing programme:

2. Turn the programme knob to set the washing programme. Refer to the chapter 'Washing programmes'.

– The on/off indicator light comes on. – The phase indicator light for the washing programme starts to flash.

3. Press the start/cancel button.

– The washing programme starts automatically. – The start/cancel indicator light comes on. – When the programme starts, only the phase in progress indicator light stays on. Cancelling a washing programme When the washing programme operates, you cannot change the programme. Cancel the washing programme. Open the door.

• The programme stops. Close the door.
• The programme continues from the point of interruption. Warning! Only interrupt or cancel a washing programme if necessary. Caution! Open the door carefully. Hot steam can come free.

• Press and hold the start/cancel button for approximately 5 seconds. – The start/cancel indicator light goes off. – The phase indicator lights starts to flash. The washing programme is cancelled. At this time you can do these steps:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Set a new washing programme.

Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent before you set a new washing programme. Interrupting a washing programme Setting and starting a washing programme with delay start

– The delay start indicator light comes on.

3. Press the start/cancel button.

– The countdown of the delay start starts. – The phase indicator lights go off. When the countdown is completed, the washing programme automatically starts.

• The delay start indicator light goes off.
• The phase indicator light comes on. Do not open the door during the countdown to prevent interruption of the countdown. When you close the door again, the countdown continues from the point of interruption. Cancelling a delay start:

1. Press and hold the start/cancel button for approximately 5 seconds.

– The start/cancel indicator light and delay start indicator light go off. – The phase indicator lights start to flash.

2. Press the start/cancel button to start the washing

programme. End of the washing programme Switch off the appliance in these conditions:

• The appliance stops automatically.
• The end indicator light comes on. For better drying results, keep the door ajar for some minutes before you remove the dishes. Let the dishes cool down before you remove them from the appliance. Hot dishes are easily damaged. Removing the load
• First remove items from the lower basket, then from the upper basket.
• There can be water on the sides and door of the appliance. Stainless steel becomes cool more quickly than the dishes. Care and cleaning Warning! Switch the appliance off before you clean the filters. Cleaning the filters Important! Do not use the appliance without the filters. Make sure that the installation of the filters is correct. Incorrect installation will cause unsatisfactory washing results and damage to the appliance.

To remove filters B and C, Remove the flat filter A turn the handle approxi- from the bottom of the apmately 1/4 anticlockwise. pliance.

Fully clean the filters A, B and C below running water. If the holes in the spray arms become clogged, remove remaining parts of soil with a cocktail stick. External cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the appliance and control panel with a damp soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, scouring pads or solvents (acetone, trichloroethylene etc...).

Put the flat filter A in the bottom of the appliance. Install the flat filter correctly under the two guides D.

Put the filter system in position. To lock the filter system, turn the handle clockwise until it locks in position. Important! Do not remove the spray arms. Frost precautions Caution! Do not install the appliance where the temperature is below 0 °C. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage because of frost. If not possible, empty the appliance and close the door. Disconnect the water inlet hose and remove water from the water inlet hose. What to do if… The appliance does not start or stops during operation. Fault code and malfunction If there is a fault, first try to find a solution to the problem yourself. If you cannot find a solution to the problem yourself, contact the Service Force Centre. Possible cause and solution

• continuous flash of the start/cancel in- • The water tap is blocked or furred with limescale. dicator light Clean the water tap.
• 1 flash of the end indicator light
• The water tap is closed. The dishwasher does not fill with water Open the water tap.
• The filter in the water inlet hose is blocked. Clean the filter.
• The connection of the water inlet hose is not correct. The hose can be kinked or squashed. Make sure that the connection is correct.
• continuous flash of the start/cancel in- • There is a blockage in the sink spigot. dicator light Clean the sink spigot.
• 2 flashes of the end indicator light
• The connection of the water drain hose is not correct. The hose can The dishwasher will not drain be kinked or squashed. Make sure that the connection is correct.
• continuous flash of the start/cancel in- • Close the water tap and contact your local Service Force Centre. dicator light
• 3 flashes of the end indicator light The anti-flood device operates

Fault code and malfunction The programme does not start Possible cause and solution

• The appliance door is not closed. Close the door.
• Mains plug is not connected in. Put in the mains.
• The fuse has blown out in the household fuse box. Replace the fuse.
• Delay start is set. Cancel the delay start to start the programme immediately. After the check, switch on the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the malfunction shows again, contact your Service Force Centre. These data are necessary to help you quickly and correctly:
• Product number (PNC)

• Serial number (S.N.) For these data, refer to the rating plate. Write the necessary data here: Model description : .......... Product number : .......... Serial number : .......... The cleaning results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean

• The selected washing programme is not applicable for the type of load and soil.
• The baskets are loaded incorrectly so that water cannot reach all surfaces.
• Spray arms do not turn freely because of incorrect arrangement of the load.
• The filters are dirty or not correctly installed.
• The quantity of detergent is too little or missing. Limescales particles on the dishes • The salt container is empty.
• The water softener is adjusted on a wrong level.
• The salt container cap is not closed correctly. The dishes are wet and dull

• No rinse aid has been used.
• The rinse aid dispenser is empty. There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes

• Decrease the rinse aid dosage. Dry water drop signs on glasses and dishes

Width Height Depth 59,6 cm 81,8-87,8 cm 57,5 cm Electrical connection - Voltage Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher door. Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum Capacity 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) 0,8 MPa (8 bar) 12 place settings 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. markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Discard the packaging materials in the applicable container at the community waste disposal facilities. Warning! To discard the appliance, follow the procedure:

• Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
• Cut off the mains cable and mains plug and discard them.
• Discard the door catch. This prevents the children to close themselves inside the appliance and endanger their lives. The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by Installation Warning! Make sure that mains plug is disconnected from the mains socket during installation. Important! Obey the instructions in the enclosed template to:
• Build-in the appliance.
• Install the furniture panel.
• Connect to the water supply and drain. Install the appliance under a counter (kitchen worktop or sink). If a repair is necessary, the appliance must be easily accessible for the engineer. Put the appliance adjacent to a water tap and a drain. For the venting of the dishwasher only water fill, water drain and power supply cable openings are necessary. The dishwasher has adjustable feet to allow the adjustment of the height. Make sure that the water inlet hose, the drain hose and the supply cable are not kinked or squashed, when you insert the machine. Attaching the appliance to the adjacent units Make sure that the counter below which you attach the appliance is a safe structure (adjacent kitchen units, cabinets, wall). Adjusting the level of the appliance Make sure that the appliance is level to close and seal the door correctly. If the level of the appliance is correct, the door does not catch on the sides of the cabinet. If the door does not close correctly, loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the appliance is level.

Water connection Connected the appliance to a hot (max. 60°) or cold water supply. If the hot water comes from alternative sources of energy that are more environmentally friendly (e.g. solar or photovoltaic panels and aeolian), use a hot water supply to decrease energy consumption. Connect the inlet hose to a water tap with an external thread of 3/4”. Caution! Do not use connection hoses from an old appliance. The water pressure must be in the limits (refer to the chapter 'Technical data'). Make sure that the local water authority gives you the average mains pressure in your area. Make sure that there are no kinks in the water inlet hose and that the water inlet hose is not squashed or entangled. Turn the inlet hose to the left or the right to suit the installation. Fit the locknut correctly to prevent water leaks. Caution! Do not connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes that are not used for a long time. Let the water run for some minutes, then connect the inlet hose. Be careful when you connect the water inlet hose:

• Do not put the water inlet hose or the safety valve in water.
• If the water inlet hose or the safety valve is damaged, immediately disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Only let the Service Force Centre replace the water inlet hose with safety valve. Drain hose max 85 cm max 400 cm Water inlet hose min 40 cm

Connect the water drain hose to the sink spigot.

Water inlet hose with safety valve The water inlet hose is a double-walled and has an inner mains cable and a safety valve. The water inlet hose is under pressure only while the water is running. If there is a leak in the water inlet hose, the safety valve interrupts the running water. Warning! Dangerous voltage

The internal diameter must not be smaller than the diameter of the hose. If you connect the water drain hose to a trap spigot under the sink, remove the plastic membrane (A). If you do not remove the membrane, remaining food can cause a blockage in the drain hose spigot. Caution! Make sure that the water couplings are tight to prevent water leakage. Electrical connection Warning! The manufacturer is not responsible if you do not follow these safety precautions. Ground the appliance according to safety precautions.

Make sure that the rated voltage and type of power on the rating plate agree with the voltage and the power of the local power supply. Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. Do not use multi-way plugs, connectors and extension cables. There is a risk of fire. Do not replace the mains cable yourself. Contact the Service Force Centre. Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after installation. Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.