Zanussi DW 65 TCR Operating and safety instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE USE AND CARE OF
ZANUSSI
DISHWASHER
MODEL No DW 65 TCR ZANUSSI
PA O u ERATE
The appliance 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.
Any plumbing work to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber or competent person.
Any electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
This appliance is designed to be operated
by adults. Children should not be allowed
to tamper with the controls or play with
the products.
This product should be serviced by an
authorised Zanussi Network Service
Centre, and only genuine Zanussi spare
parts should be used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or modify the product in any way.
- Care must be taken to ensure that the
appliance does not stand on the electrical
supply cable.
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 finishing loading or unloading
close the door, as an open door can be a
hazard.
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.

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

Specifications
Width 600mm
23.6”
Overall depth 570mm
22.4”
Overall depth
with door open 1200mm
47.2”
Height 850mm
33.5”
Capacity
(IEC place settings) 12
Supply voltage 220/240V
50Hz
Motor rating
During washing 200W
Heater element 2570W
Maximum power
absorbed 2770W
Water supply pressure
Minimum Tpsi
49KN/sq.m.
Maximum 110psi
758KN/sq.m.
Decor Panel Size
Width Height Thickness
Door Panel 590mm 461mm 4mm (max)
Bottom Panel 590mm 114mm 4mm (max)

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A - Programme guide
B - On/Off button
C - Economy wash button
D - Economy drying button
E -Door handle
F -Mains on indicator
G - Wash cycle phase indicator
H - Programme Selector
I - Salt refill 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
Apart from the need to position your
dishwasher close to an existing water
supply and waste outlet — long runs of
new piperwork can be expensive — you
can put it almost anywhere you please;
either on its own, or incorporated into a
run of «standard» metric kitchen units. If
you choose the latter option, you will find
that the machine has a number of useful
features making it easier to blend in with
the units.
Firstly, the machine can be set hard
against walls and adjacent units — there is
no need to leave a gap all round, and the
dishwasher features fill and drain hoses
which can be turned to the right or left to
suit the installation (see fig. 1).
Secondly, the integral worktop may be
adjusted by up to 25 mm (1 inch), either
forwards or backwards, to align it with
any adjacent units’ worktops. To do this,
simply remove the screws from the
brackets beneath the worktop’s front lip
(see fig. 2), make the desired re-alignment,

and replace the screws to fix the worktop
in place (see fig. 3).
Alternatively, if you prefer to install the
machine beneath an existing worktop, the
machine’s integral worktop can be
removed merely by removing the front
securing screws as above, and releasing
the worktop from its rear catch. This
done, the dishwasher will fit into a recess
of the dimensions given in figure 3.
Important
Please ensure that when the appliance
is installed it is easily accessible for the
engineer in the event of a breakdown.
Building-in instructions
Fitting «decor panels»
To give the dishwasher a completely
«built-in» look, both the door and lower
panel can be covered with sheets of plastic
laminate (you must provide these yourself)
to match the doors of adjacent units.
To fit these «decor panels», start by
loosening the bottom panel’s retaining
screws (see fig. 4) and freeing it from its top
catch. Make sure these screws are not
removed completely. Next, remove the
metal trim screwed to both the door and
lower panel, fit the covering sheets of
plastic laminate, and clamp them in position
by replacing the metal trims. Finally, hook
the lower panel onto its top catch and
retighten the lower retaining screws.
Please note: The decor panels should be
fitted before building the appliance in.

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 70°C (158 °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. 5).

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 6 (ensure the
pipe has an internal diameter of at least
38 mm (17 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
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.
Do not extend the drain hose.

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
symbol ©, 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.
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User instructions
Getting to know your machine
Controls and How to Use Them (see diagram page 6)
B On/Off Button
Press to start, press to switch off.
C Economy Wash 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 21). 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).
D Economy Drying Button
Press this button to reduce the drying
temperature from 65 °C to 55 °C. Please
note that the crockery will take longer to
dry than normal.
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E Door Handle
F Mains-on Indicator
This light will come on when the On/Off
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.
G 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.
Ill Prewash
m Main wash
ii Cold rinses
% Warm rinse
W$ Hot air drying
H Programme Selector Dial
This is marked with letter A-D.
The programme guide (A) helps you to
decide which programme to select (see
also Wash Programme Chart page 21).
To set the machine to the chosen
programme, turn the dial clockwise until
the index points exactly to the letter for
the required programme.
I Salt Refill Indicator
The indicator shows when the salt
container needs refilling (see page 14).

Using your machine
Open the machine by pulling the handle
outwards.
To close the door push it back until you
feel it click.
Water Softening
The dishwasher has a completely
automatic water softener. All you need to
do is to fill the container with salt and
then recharge it with more salt.
The water softener prevents limestone
and mineral salts, present in water to
varying degrees, depositing on crockery
and forming whitish marks which make
the crockery look dull.
Softened water improves the cleaning
action, and after rinsing, the crockery and
glass should look clean and shining.
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Filling the Salt Container
Important
When the machine is new carry out one
complete wash cycle with an empty
machine before filling the salt container
with salt.
To fill the container, unscrew the cap
(fig. 7) and using the funnel supplied with
the machine pour 1.5 Kg (31b) coarse salt
into it.
Replace the cap making sure that there is
no trace of salt on the thread of the screw
or on the gasket. Screw the cap on tightly.
Use only coarse salt (which is often
available from garden centres) or salt sold
specifically for dishwashers.
Always refill the container immediately
before starting a complete wash cycle,
(not before Rinse and Hold) so that any
salt granules or salt water which may flow
out of the container (which will always
have some water in it) during the refilling
will not remain on the bottom of the tub
without being properly diluted.
Salt refill indicator
This model features a refill indicator on
the control panel. When it lights up,
which will be approximately every 40
washes, the water softener needs
refilling with salt.
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Adjusting the Water Softener
Water hardness will vary according to
the area in which you live. The more
limestone and mineral salts your water
contains, the harder it will be. Ask your
local Water Board to tell you the
degree of water hardness in your area.
This appliance is fitted with Water
Hardness Adjusters which the user may
adjust to suit his or her own needs.
Fitted inside the Water Softening Unit
are two coloured bars: a red one and a
white one.
The white bar is for water with a soft-
to-medium degree of hardness, which
measures up to 15.5 Clarke degrees.
The red bar is for area with very hard
water measuring from 15.5 Clarke
degrees to 45 Clarke degrees. The
white bar is fitted in an active position
and the red bar is fitted in a storage
position to prevent it from getting lost.
They slide in and out and are easily
interchanged. (Fig. 8).
Rinse Aid
This special liquid is essential for good
results. It ensures quick drying and shiny
crockery and glass by helping the water to
run smoothly off the items before the
salts contained in the water can leave
streaks and marks.
The rinse aid dispenser, which
automatically dispenses the right amount
of liquid at the right time, is located inside
the door of the machine next to the
detergent dispenser (see fig. 9).
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To fill the dispenser press the catch A
(fig.10)to open the lid. Pour rinse aid into
the funnel. The container holds
approximately 110cc of rinse aid, which
will last for about 20 wash cycles.
To the left of the dispenser there is an
indicator which shows the level of liquid
in the dispenser B (fig.10).
Adjusting the Quantity of Rinse Aid.
It may be necessary to adjust the quantity
of rinse aid dispensed if you live in either
a very hard or a very soft water district.
More is needed for hard and less for soft
water. Leave the dispenser at position 1
when you first use the machine and only
adjust it if, after a few cycles you notice
any of the following:
A
Crockery remaining dull looking and/or
showing occasional round spots. If this is
so increase the quantity of rinse aid by
turning knob C (fig. 11) towards 4.
B
Crockery feeling sticky or showing whitish
spots. If this is so decrease the quantity
of rinse aid, by turning knob C (fig. 11)
towards 1.

Loading the Machine
Most tableware, cutlery and cookware can
be safely washed in the dishwasher.
Check the list on page 24 and do not put
these items in the machine. Remove
bigger scraps of food from the plates and
dishes; eg small bones, fish bones, scraps
of meat and vegetables — in fact anything
that can be scraped off easily. This will
prevent the filter from clogging. There is
no need to rinse the crockery before
putting it in the machine.
Open the door by pulling the handle
outwards.
Slide each basket out to load it.
The lower basket is designed to take
dinner plates (up to 27 cm — 10.6 ins —
diameter), serving dishes, cooking bowls,
pots, pans and cutlery. Cutlery should be
put in the removable cutlery basket.
Mix spoons with knives and forks so that
they will not stick together and prevent
the jets of water cleaning them properly.
Unless your cutlery has very thin handles,
put it in the basket with the handles
downwards. If the handles are so thin that
they stick through the bottom of the
basket, load them with the handles
upwards. The two diagrams (fig. 12 and
13) show how items can be arranged in
the bottom basket.

The top basket is designed to take dessert
plates, tea plates, saucers, soup plates (up
to 24 cm — 9.4 ins — diameter), serving
dishes, cups, mugs and glasses. The two
diagrams (fig. 14 and 15) show how items
can be arranged in the top basket.
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Important
Be absolutely sure not to load the
- crockery in such a way that it obstructs
the water inlet funnel at the centre of the
basket.
After loading make sure that the spray
arm can turn freely.

Raising and Lowering the Top Basket
If you have plates over 27 cm (10.6 ins)
diameter and up to 31 cm (12.2 ins) the top
basket must be raised to a higher position
to accomodate them. The large plates can
then be stacked in the lower basket. To do
this take the front runner stops off the
top basket (see fig. 16) and remove the
basket. Then take off the rear runner
stops, pull out the slides and refit them in
a higher position (see fig.16).
Replace the rear runners stops, then the
basket and finally the front runner stops.
Note
When the top basket is in the higher
position, it will only take plates up to
19 cm (7.5 ins) diameter and you will not
be able to use the raised cup section.
Reversible spray arm
If a small load of heavy soiled crockery is
to be washed, this can be placed only into
the bottom basket. At the same time the
upper spray-arm position should be
reversed as per fig.17.
To do so, unhook the upper spray-arm
from the central support and re-fit it in a
reverse position (holes on the bottom).
In this way the wash efficiency is
improved, as the bottom basket is sprayed
by both arms. :
When the wash is completed, do
remember to reset the upper arm to the
original position (holes on the top).

Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only top quality detergent specially
made for dishwasher.
Filling with Detergent
Add the detergent after loading the
machine. To do this open the detergent
compartment on the inside of the door by
pushing back the lid catch E (fig. 18).
Pour the detergent into the
compartement. Close the lid firmly. The
detergent will be automatically dispensed
at the right time.
Quantity of Detergent
This depends on the brand you use, on the
degree of soil and the type of load.
Follow the directions on the powder
packet.
As a guide use:
3 tsps (20g) for normal loads
4 tsps (24g) for heavily soiled load.
If you don’t use enough powder the
results will be poor, on the other hand too
much powder will not improve results and
will just be wasted. You will soon find out
the right amount to add after using the
machine for a few days.
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Programme Selection
The chart on page 21 gives details of the
programmes which your machine is
designed to carry out. You will soon
discover which programmes suit your
type of washing up.
If you half load the machine and want to
make up a full load later in the day after
another meal, use the rinse and hold
programme.
Starting the Machine
Turn on the water tap or taps which
supply the machine. Make sure that the
machine is plugged into the electric
socket and that the switch (if any) is on.
Close the door of the machine firmly after
loading it and adding the detergent.
Turn the programme selector knob
clockwise until the index points exactly
to the required programme letter.
If required, press the Economy wash
button and/or Economy drying button.
Note
It is important to press these buttons, if
required, in the order shown on the wash
cycle chart. The On/Off button must
always be pressed last (see wash
programmes).
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Stopping the Machine
The machine will stop automatically at
the end of the wash cycle but the pilot
light will remain on until the On/Off
button is pressed.
To stop the machine during a wash cycle,
press the On/Off button.
To restart the machine press the
On/Off button again and the wash
cycle will resume where it was
interrupted.
At the end of the wash cycle, press the
On/Off button, turn off the water
supply, switch off the electricity and
unplug the machine.
Warning
Do not open the door while the machine is
working. There is a safety device
incorporated which automatically stops
the machine if it is opened accidentally.