Amica ZIM 466EUK User manual

DISHWASHER
Please carefully read these Operating Instructions before using the appliance!
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EN
ZIM 466EUK

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Carefully read the operating instructions before plugging dishwasher to a
power outlet and using the appliance. Operating instruction include tips
that will help you avoid the risk of injury and damage to the appliance.
Keep dishwasher documentation in a safe place for possible future use.
These operating instructions have been prepared for a range of applianc-
es and some features described herein may not apply to your appliance.
DEAR CUSTOMER,
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN AMICA APPLIANCE
Symbols appearing in these instructions have the following meaning:
This indicates actions that must not be
performed by the user.
Risks resulting from improper operation
of the appliance. Activities that must be
performed by a qualied technician.
This appliance is intended exclusively for
domestic use.
The manufacturer reserves the right to
introduce changes, which do not affect
operation of the appliance.
Important information concerning proper
operation of the appliance and your per-
sonal safety.
Tips on how to use the appliance.
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Information on how to protect the environ-
ment.
CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 3
CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 6
INSTALL THE APPLIANCE 7
FEATURES AND COMPONENTS 9
PREPARE THE APPLIANCE FOR OPERATION 11
LOAD DISHES INTO DISHWASHER 15
TURN ON THE APPLIANCE AND SELECT PROGRAMME 18
TABLE OF PROGRAMMES 20
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 21
ERROR CODES AND TROUBLESHOOTING 22
PRACTICAL ADVICE AND USEFUL INFORMATION 23
INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN A CABINET 24

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before you install the
appliance
Check the appliance for
transport damage. Never
install or use a damaged
appliance. If in doubt,
contact your seller.
Before use
• See installation notes
(below).
• Refer the grounding
system installation to
a qualied electrician.
• The manufacturer
shall not be liable for
any damage arising
from the use of a non-
grounded appliance.
• Before using the ap-
pliance, verify that the
data given on the rat-
ing plate matches that
of local power outlets.
• Do not plug in the ap-
pliance before and dur-
ing installation.
• Always use the original
plug that came with the
appliance.
• Do not use an exten-
sion cord to connect
the appliance to the
wall outlet. Extension
cords are not suffi-
ciently safe (e.g. they
may overheat).
• Make sure the plug
is easily accessible
after installing the ap-
pliance.
• Do not use an exten-
sion cord to connect
the appliance to the
wall outlet. Extension
cords are not suffi-
ciently safe (e.g. they
may overheat).
• Make sure the plug
is easily accessible
after installing the ap-
pliance.
This appliance can be
used by children aged 8
years and older or per-
sons with physical, men-
tal or sensory handicaps,
or those who are inexpe-
rienced or unfamiliar with
the appliance, provided
they are supervised or
have been instructed
how to safely use the ap-
pliance and are familiar
with the associated risks.
Ensure that children do
not play with the appli-
ance. Children should
not be allowed to clean or
maintain the appliance.
Children less than 3 years
of age shall be kept away
unless continuously su-
pervised.

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Child safety
• Do not allow children
to play with the appli-
ance.
• Dishwashing deter-
gents can be caustic
and irritate the eyes,
mouth and throat.
Read the safety notes
from detergent manu-
facturer.
• Never leave children
unsupervised when
the appliance is open.
It can contain residue
detergent.
• Dishwasher water is
not suitable for drink-
ing. Danger of injury
from the caustic chem-
icals.
• When you open the
door during a pro-
gramme, be careful
as water temperature
is high
• To avoid injury always
place long and sharp/
pointed items (e.g.
forks, knives) in the
cutlery basket, pointing
down, or at on the top
basket.
Daily maintenance
• Use the appliance for
household dishwash-
ing only.
• Do not use solvents in
the appliance as there
is a risk of explosion.
• Do not sit or stand on
the open door and do
not place any objects
on it. The device may
overturn.
• Do not open the door
when the appliance is
operating. Hot water
or steam can be re-
leased.
• Do not leave the door
open, because they it
can pose a hazard.
In case of problems
• Refer repair and modi-
cations of the appli-
ance to qualied tech-
nicians only.
• In the event of prob-
lems or repairs, unplug
the appliance from the
wall outlet:
• Unplug the appliance
by pulling the plug,
• turn off the circuit
breaker.
• Do not pull the power
cord, pull the plug only.
Close the water supply.
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Recommendations
• To save energy and
water, rinse food resi-
due of the dishes be-
fore loading the dishes
into the dishwasher.
Run the dishwasher
with full load.
• Use pre-wash pro-
gramme only when
needed.
• Load bowls, cups and
mugs bottom facing
up.
• Do not load in the ap-
pliance any dishes that
are not dishwasher
safe and do not load
too many dishes.
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Dishes and utensils
that are not suitable for
dishwashers.
• Ashtrays, candles,
cleaning pastes,
paints, chemicals, fer-
ro-alloys;
• Forks, spoons and
knives with a handle
made of wood, ivory
or Nacre, glued items,
items contaminated
with abrasive powders,
acid or base
• Plastic dishes that are
not resistant to high
temperature, contain-
ers made of copper or
tin;
• Aluminium and silver
items (may be stained
or loose lustre)
• Some delicate types
of glass, porcelain with
decorative prints, as
prints may fade even
after the first wash;
some crystal dishes
as they may lose their
transparency, glued
silverware sensitive
to high temperatures,
lead crystal glass,
chopping boards,
items made with syn-
thetic bres;
• Absorbent objects
such as a sponge or
kitchen cloths are not
suitable for the dish-
washer.
Before buying dishes in
the future make sure they
are dishwasher safe.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE