Zanussi DI 720 Operating and safety instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE USE AND CARE OF
ZANUSSI
DISHWASHERS,
MODEL Nos D1720 DI104B „ZANUSSI
lhe appliance of science of science

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained
with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be
sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied
with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted
with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
Dishwasher 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.
e Any plumbing work to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber.
e Any electrical work required to
install this appliance should be
carried out by a qualified electrician.
e This appliance is designed to be
operated by adults. Children should
not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the products.
e This product should be serviced by
an authorised Zanussi Network
Service Centre, and only genuine
Zanussi spare parts should be used.
e It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or modify the product
in any way.
e Care must be taken to ensure that
the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable.
e 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.
¢ When finished loading or
unloading close the door, as an open
door can be a hazard.
e If your house is fitted with a water
softening unit, it is not necessary to
add salt to the water softening unit
in the dishwasher.
¢ 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.
+ A chemical reaction can occur
between silver cutlery and stainless
steel cutlery. As a precaution do not
wash together.
* Under no circumstances should
you open the door whilst the
appliance is in operation. Always
turn off the appliance before opening
the door.
* 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.
¢ 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 Network Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine Zanussi
Spare parts.
R1472

Contents
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Specifications
Installation
User instructions
Using your machine
Loading the machine
Programme Selection
Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Taking care of your machine
Making the most of your machine
Servicing
Building-in features
ZANUSSI guarantee conditions
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Please note that the specifications of your appliance may differ slightly from those
shown in this leaflet.

Specifications
Width
Overall depth
Overall depth
with door open
Height
Capacity
(IEC place settings)
Supply voltage
Motor rating
During washing
Heater element
Maximum power
absorbed
Water supply pressure
Minimum
Maximum
600mm
23.6”
570mm
22.4”
1150mm
45.2”
820mm
32.2”
12
220/240V
50Hz
200W
2570W
2170W
Tpsi
49KN/sq.m.
110psi
758KN/sq.m.

Control panels
DI 720
A - Start/Stop button
B - Temperature selection button
C - Quick wash button
D - Mains on indicator
E - Door handle
F - Salt refill indicator
G - Programme selector
H - Wash cycle phase indicator
DI 104B
DI 104W
A BCD E F G H
A - Mains on indicator
B - Start/Stop button
C - Start control
D - Economy drying button
E - Wash programme buttons
F - Door handle
G - Salt refill indicator
H - Wash cycle phase indicator
Please note that the external appearance of your appliance may differ slightly from that
shown in the instruction book.
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Installation
Positioning
After removing the outer carton, set up
the machine in the selected spot,
preferably very close to water loading and
draining facilities. Furthermore, the
machine can be installed with the sides
and back in touch with the adjacent
furniture or with the wall.
The dishwasher features fill and drain
hoses which can be turned either to the
right or to the left (fig. 1) to suit the
installation.
The machine can be installed under the
kitchen counter or under the sink (see
page 29).
Levelling
The machine should be accurately
levelled by adjusting the levelling feet so
that it be perfectly level (max. allowed
error + 29). An accurate levelling is a must
to ensure a correct operation of the
machine.

Water supply connections
This Zanussi dishwasher may be
connected to either a hot or cold water
supply, and for convenience, it is well
worth having it permanently «plumbed
in». Just make sure that the water
pressure is within the limits given in the
technical data, and, in the case of a hot
water supply, that the temperature never
exceeds 60°C (140 °F).
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, or hot water
cylinder, you can work out the pressure
yourself in both cases by measuring the
vertical distance (or «head») between the
machine's inlet hose, and the outlet from
the cold water storage cistern; allowing
roughly 1 psi for every 2 feet.
As to the making of the connection 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 right or left. In either case,
be sure to incorporate the strainer
supplied with the machine onto the joint
(fig. 2).

Waste connections
Care must also be taken over the disposal
of the waste water from the machine. If
your dishwasher is not to be permanently
«plumbed in», merely hook the curved end
of the drain hose firmly over the edge of
the kitchen sink, having made sure that
the sink is empty, and that the waste
outlet is not blocked.
Otherwise, fit a P-trap and stand-pipe
assembly like that in figure 3 (ensure the
pipe has an internal diameter of at least
38 mm (1% ins), and hook the drain hose
into that). In this case ensure that there is
an air gap between the hose and the
inside of the pipe to prevent the risk of
dirty water being syphoned back into the
machine, and check that the top of the
stand-pipe is between 300 and 900 mm
above floor level. In addition, make sure
that the stand-pipe/trap assembly
discharges into the same soil system as
the kitchen sink.
300mm min
900mm max
There are just two other points to bear in
mind. Firstly, with the machine in its
permanent position, do check that the
drain hose is not kinked, or squashed in
such a way as to obstruct the flow of
water. Secondly, if the drain hose supplied
with the machine is not long enough to
reach the desired discharge point, it can
be replaced with a hose of the same
internal diameter, up to 2 m long (see your
local Service Network or installer).

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 suitable for your socket outlet, it
must be cut off and the appropriate plug
fitted.
The cut off plug should be disposed of to
prevent the hazard of electric shocks in
case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp
socket in another part of your home.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains
lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
GREEN AND YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
If 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, this
is what you have to do:
Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire
to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter «E» or the earth
simbol ©), or coloured green, or 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 which is marked with the letter
«L» or coloured red.
The plug moulded on to the cord
incorporates a fuse. For replacement use a
13 Amp BS 1362 fuse. Only ASTA
approved fuses should be used.
The fuse cover/carrier must be replaced
in the event of changing fuse.
The right fuse cover/carrier colour is the
one shown by the coloured insert at the
base of the plug or is the colour of the
inscription at the base of the plug.
The plug must not be used if the fuse
cover/carrier is lost.
A replacement cover/carrier must be
obtained from Zanussi Service Agents
whose addresses are listed on the
attached «Zanussi Service and Spares
Nationwide».
THIS APPLIANCE COMPLIES WITH
E.E.C. DIRECTIVE NO. 82/499 OF 7.6.82
RELATIVE TO RADIO
INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION.

User instructions
Getting to know your machine - DI 720
Controls and How to Use Them (see diagram page 4)
A Start/Stop Button
Press to start, press to switch off.
B Water Temperature Selection Button
This allows you to select a high or low
water temperature. The water will
normally heat up to 65°C which is the
temperature required for energetic wash
programmes (see Wash Programmes
page 19). If one of the gentle programmes
is required, press the button and the
water will heat up to 55°C only.
Press the button to release the switch and
return to normal (65°C).
C Quick Wash Button
It allows a considerable reduction of the
programme-time (see washing
programmes page 19).
D Mains-on Indicator
This light will come on when the start
button is pressed and the machine starts
to operate. It will not go out until the
switch is pressed to turn the machine off,
once the dishwashing cycle has been
completed.
F Salt Refill Indicator
The indicator shows when the salt
container needs refilling (see page 11).
G Programme Selector Dial
This is marked with letter A-F.
The programme guide helps you to decide
which programme to select (see Wash
Programme Chart page 19). To set the
machine to the chosen programme, turn
the dial clockwise until the index points
exactly to the letter for the required
programme.
H Wash Cycle Phase Indicator
This shows which phase the machine has
reached and will help to assess how much
longer the programme will take to
complete and also indicates that the cycle
is proceeding normally.
ll! Prewash
m Main wash
iii Cold rinses
3% Warm rinse
§§ Hot air drying