DA6142S - Dishwasher Zanussi-Electrolux - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Dishwasher
Brand	Zanussi-Electrolux
Model	DA6142S
Installation Type	Built-in
Width	45 cm
Height	85 cm
Depth	60 cm
Net Weight	35 kg
Power Supply	230 V, 50 Hz
Energy Efficiency Class	A+
Water Consumption (per cycle)	9.5 L
Noise Level	49 dB(A)
Number of Place Settings	9
Number of Programs	5
Programs	ECO, Intensive, 90 min, Glass Care, Quick 30 min
Drying System	Condensation drying
Delay Start	Yes (up to 24 h)
Salt and Rinse Aid Indicator	Yes
Child Lock	Yes
Self-Cleaning Filter	Yes
Annual Energy Consumption	260 kWh
Annual Water Consumption	2660 L

Frequently Asked Questions - DA6142S Zanussi-Electrolux

How do I start a wash cycle?

Load the dishwasher, add detergent, close the door, select a program using the rotary knob, and press the start button. The display will show the remaining time.

What do the error codes mean?

Common error codes: E1 (water intake issue), E2 (drain problem), E3 (heating fault), E4 (overflow). Refer to the manual for detailed troubleshooting.

How can I reduce energy and water consumption?

Use the ECO program, wait until the dishwasher is full, and scrape off large food residues instead of rinsing. Also, use the delay start to run during off-peak hours.

How do I clean the filters?

Remove the lower basket, turn the filter assembly counterclockwise, lift it out, rinse under running water using a brush. Reinstall by aligning and turning clockwise until it clicks.

Why are dishes not drying properly?

Ensure you are using rinse aid. Check if the drying option is selected (if available). Also, leave the door ajar after the cycle to let steam escape.

Can I use regular dish soap?

No, use only dishwasher detergent (powder, gel, or tablets). Regular dish soap creates too many suds and can damage the machine.

How do I enable the child lock?

Press and hold the 'Child Lock' button (usually labeled with a key icon) for 3 seconds until an indicator lights up. Repeat to deactivate.

What should I do if the dishwasher is not draining?

Check the drain hose for kinks, clean the filter, and ensure the sink drain is not clogged. If the problem persists, the drain pump may be faulty.

How often should I run a cleaning cycle?

Run a maintenance wash with a dishwasher cleaner every 2-3 months to remove grease and limescale. You can also clean the spray arms with a toothpick.

Is the DA6142S suitable for installation under a counter?

Yes, it is a built-in model designed to fit under a standard kitchen counter. Ensure the cutout dimensions match at least 45 cm width, 85 cm height, and 60 cm depth.

USER MANUAL DA6142S Zanussi-Electrolux

Description of the appliance

1. Upper basket stop
2. Water hardness switch
3. Salt container
4. Detergent dispenser (type A / type B)
5. Control panel
6. Rating plate
7. Rinse aid dispenser (type A / type B)
8. Filters
9. Lower spray arm
10. Upper spray arm
11. Upper basket
12. Worktop

Description of the appliance

In daily use

• Check if it's necessary to refill with special salt or rinse aid
• Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.
• Fill with dishwasher detergent.
• Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes.
• Start the wash programme.

Loading cutlery and dishes

Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher.

• Before loading the dishes, you should:

• Remove large left-overs.
• Soften remnants of burnt food in pans

- When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note:

• Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms.
• Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. with the opening downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base.
• Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other.
• To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch.
• Lay small objects in the cutlery basket.

- Plastic items and pans with teflon have a tendency to retain water drops; these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel items.

For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes

are not suitable:

are of limited suitability:

- Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-pearl handles- Plastic items that are not heat resistant- Older cutlery with glued parts that is not temperature resistant- Bonded cutlery items or dishes- Pewter or copper items- Lead crystal glass- Steel items subject to rusting- Wooden platters- Items made from synthetic fibres

- Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is specifically marked as being dishwasher-safe by the manufacturer.- Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed frequently- Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to discolour during washing. Left-overs, e.g. egg white, egg yolk and mustard often cause discolouring and staining on silver. Therefore always clean left-overs from silver immediately, if it is not to be washed straight after use.- Some types of glass can become dull after a large number of washes

Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes.

The lower basket

The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc.

Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket, ensuring that the sprays arm can turn freely.

Diagram of a multi-tiered container filled with round fruits and vegetables, no text or symbols present

Line drawing of a basket filled with various food items including vegetables, tomatoes, and bread (no text or symbols)

The cutlery basket

Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard.

Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket.

Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives.

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 upwards.

Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them from sticking together.

For best results we recommend you to use the cutlery grids provided (if the size and dimensions of the cutlery allow it).

Diagram showing two cylindrical structures with downward arrows indicating flow or movement, no text or symbols present.

The cutlery basket is in two parts which can be separated to give greater loading flexibility. To separate the two parts, slide them horizontally in opposite directions and pull them apart.

To reassemble, reverse the procedure.

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The upper basket

The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates of up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses.

Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces.

Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup rack.

Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move.

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In case that plates are loaded in the upper basket:

load them starting from the rear positions of the basket; tilting them slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions near the door.

Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.

Adjusting the height of the upper basket

If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position.

	Maximum height of the dishes in upper basket lower basket
With upper basket raised 20 cm 31 cm
With upper basket lowered 24 cm 27 cm

To move to the higher position proceed as follows:

1. Move the front runner stops (A) of the upper basket outwards and slide the basket out.
2. Refit the basket in the higher position and replace the stops (A) in their original position.

When the basket is in the higher position you will not be able to use the cup rack(s).

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    A["Component A"] -->|Rotation| B["Car with Rotation"]
    B --> C["Load"]
    B --> D["Reaction"]
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    D --> F["Car with Reaction"]

After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door can be a hazard.

Hints for test centres

Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes" chart).

Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes" chart).

Load: 12 standard place settings
Rinse aid settingRinse aid dispenser (type A): position 4 (Type III)Rinse aid dispenser (type B): position 5 (Type III)
Detergent dosage : 5 g + 25 g (Type B)

Grid of food items including tomatoes, potatoes, and condiments (no visible text or labels)

Arrangement upper basket

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Arrangement lower basket

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Arrangement cutlery basket

Washing programmes

Programme Degree of soil and type of load		Starting position of the programme selector dial	Cycle description	(3) Consumption values
				Programme duration (in minutes)	Energy consumption (in kWh)	Water consumption (in litres)
(1) Intensive 65°C	Heavy soil. Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans	A	Cold prewash Main wash up to 65°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Drying	110 - 120 1,15 - 1,24 16 - 18
Normal 65°C	Normal soil. Crockery and cutlery	B	Main wash up to 65°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Drying	95 - 105 1,15 - 1,24 13 - 15
(2) Quick 65°C	Fresh soil. Crockery and cutlery	C	Main wash up to 65°C 1 hot rinse	30 - 40 1,05 - 1,15 11 - 13
Rinse and Hold	Any. Partial load (to be completed later in the day).	D	1 cold rinse (to avoid food scraps from sticking together).	12 0,1 10

(1) Testing programme for EN 50242 (see "Hints for Test Centres").
(2) Ideal for washing crockery and cutlery of breakfast and dinner (fresh soil).
Characterised by a duration of about 30 minutes and a washing temperature of 60°C.
The time value is approximate and depends on the pressure and the temperature of the water and also by the variations of the power supply.
This is the perfect daily programme, made to meet the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery.
(3) The consumption values are intended as a guide and depends on the pressure and the temperature of the water and also by the variations of the power supply.

Starting a washing programme

1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms can rotate freely
2. Turn on the water tap
3. Close the dishwasher door
4. Setting and starting the programme

Turn the programme selector dial clockwise until the letter of the programme you wish to select corresponds with the programme marker on the control panel (see "Washing programmes" chart).

Press the On/Off push button; the On/Off indicator light will illuminate and the programme will start automatically.

1. To interrupt a washing programme in progress

Interrupt a washing programme in progress ONLY if it's absolutely necessary

Attention! Hot steam may escape when the door is opened. Open the door carefully.

- Open the dishwasher door; the programme will stop. Close the door; the programme will start from the point in which it was interrupted.

- Press the On/Off push button (in this case the On/Off indicator light turns off). Press the On/Off push button again; the programme will start from the point in which it was interrupted.

1. End of the washing programme

The dishwasher will automatically stop.

Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push button, the On/Off indicator light turns off.

Open the door and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes; in this way they will be cooler and the drying will be improved.

Water may appear on the sides and the door of the dishwasher as the stainless steel will eventually become cooler than the dishes.

Unloading the dishwasher

Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance.

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.

When the washing programme has finished, it is recommended that the dishwasher is unplugged and the water tap turned off.

Service and Spare Parts

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:

08705 929929

Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.

For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk

Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you read the details under the heading "What to do, when...".

When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:

1. Your name, address and post code
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and concise details of the fault
4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate)
5. The purchase date

Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee service calls.

Customer Care Department

For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi Electrolux appliance or for further information on Zanussi Electrolux products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www.zanussi.co.uk

Customer Care Department

Zanussi Electrolux

55-77 High Street

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 1DZ

Tel: [phone] (*)

* calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes

Guarantee Conditions

Standard Guarantee Conditions

We, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this ZANUSSI ELECTROLUX 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 CHARGE for labour, materials 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 manufacturer's instructions.
• The appliance has not been serviced, maintained repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us.
• All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre.
• Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.
• This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.

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.

Exclusions

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 an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom.
• Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental agreements.
• Products of Zanussi Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi Electrolux.

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications:

• The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
• The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.
• This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
• Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
• The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a normal household.
• The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.

Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliance.

France Senlis [phone]

Germany Nurnberg [phone]

Italy Pordenone [phone]

Sweden Stockholm [phone]

UK Slough [phone]

Ireland Dublin [phone]

Fitting under a counter

(kitchen worktop or sink)

By removing the machine's worktop, you can install it under a close fitting sink unit or a pre-existing top, providing the dimensions of the recess correspond to those shown in the picture.

Proceed as follows:

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

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

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

The plinth on free-standing appliances is not adjustable.

Levelling

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

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

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

Technical specifications

Dimensions Width 60 cm	Height with worktop 85 cmHeight without worktop 82 cmMax depth 63.5 cmMax depth with open door 118.5 cm
Electrical connection:Voltage inner edge of the dishwasher's door.Overall powerFuse	Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the
Water supply pressure Minimum 50 kPa (0.5 bar)	Maximum 800 kPa (8 bar)
Water supply connection cold water
Capacity 12 place settings

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

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

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

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