Zanussi ZD 604 B User manual

DISHWASHER
ZD 604 B
ZD 604 W
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

CONTENTS
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS Width cm 59,6
Height cm 82
Max depth cm 57,5
Max depth with door open cm 115
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Voltage 220-240 V / 50 Hz
POWER OF HEATING ELEMENT 2570 W
OVERALL POWER 2770 W
WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE minimum 7 psi - 49 KN/cm?
maximum 110 psi - 758 KN/cm?
CAPACITY (STANDARD IEC SETTINGS) 12
CONSUMPTION: Water 29 |
Electricity 1,6 kWh

WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book
should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or trans-
ferred to another owner, or should you move
house and leave the appliance, always ensure that
the book is left with the appliance in order that the
new owner can get to know the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant 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.
m@ Any plumbing work required to install this appli-
ance should be carried out by a qualified plumber
or competent person.
w 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 product.
= This product should be serviced by an authorised
Zanussi Service Force Centre, and only genuine
Zanussi spare parts should be used.
m It is dangerous to alter the specification or modify
the product in any way.
= Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
m™ 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.
= lf your house is fitted with a water softening unit or
if you live in a soft water area, it is not necessary to
add salt to the water softening unit in the dish-
washer.
= 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.
m™ Under no circumstances should you open the door
whilst the appliance is in operation. Always turn off
the appliance before opening the door.
m= Care should be taken when cleaning the bottom
door seal and hinge area as any exposed metal
edges may cut if care is not taken.
™ 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.
m= 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 Service Force Centre. Always insist on
genuine Zanussi spare parts.

INSTALLATION
Remove all packaging before positioning the
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Positioning
If possible, position the machine next to a water tap
and a drain.
The sides and the back of the dishwasher can rest
against the adjacent furniture or the wall.
The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which
can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the
installation.
Levelling
Good levelling is essential for correct closure and
sealing of the door.
Loosen or tighten the adjustable support feet, until
the machine is perfectly level.
Water Supply Connections
This dishwasher must be plumbed into a cold water
supply and it is preferable for it to be permanently
plumbed in.
The water pressure must be within the limits given in
the technical specifications, as it will not function
correctly if pressure is outside these specifications.
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, you
can work out the pressure yourself 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.
For making the connec-
tion 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 left or the right. In
either case, be sure to incorporate the strainer (A)
supplied with the machine into the joint. See picture.
Caution: the retaining ring must be correctly fitted to
avoid water leaks.
Avoid bends or kinks in
the hose which could
prevent or slow down the
flow of water.
If the machine is con-
nected to new pipes or
pipes which have not
been used for a long
time, you are advised to
run the water for a few
minutes before connecting the inlet hose. This will
prevent deposits of sand or rust clogging the inlet
hose filter.
Water Outlet Connection
The end of the drain hose can be connected as
follows: :
to the sink outlet siphon, securing it if necessary with
a Clip;
to a wall outlet provided with vent-hole, minimum
internal diameter 4 cm;
hooked over the edge of the sink using the special
curved plastic guide provided.
The waste connection must be at a height of between
30 cm (minimum) and 100 cm (maximum) from the
floor.
It makes no difference which way the drain hose
faces, either to the right or left of the dishwasher.
Avoid bending or kinking the hose as this could
prevent or slow down the discharge of water.
If you use a drain hose extension it must be no longer
than 2 metres and its internal diameter must be no
smaller than the diameter of the hose provided.
Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used
for connection to the waste outlet must be no smaller
than the diameter of the drain hose.
Note: The sink plug must not be in place when the
machine is draining as this could cause the water to
siphon back into the machine.

The 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 suit-
able for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the
appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to
prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be
plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your
home.
important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord-
ance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
lf 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, proceed as follows:
GREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP FUSE
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the term-
inal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E» or
the earth symbol ©, or coloured 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 in the plug
which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured red.
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For
replacement,
use
a
13amp
BSI362
fuse.
Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured
insert at the base of the plug.
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
your local Zanussi Service Force Centre whose
address is listed in the Customer Care Booklet which
accompanies your instruction manual.
C This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives: .
- 73/23 of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and sub-
sequent modifications;
- 89/336 of 3.5.89 (Electormagnetic Compatibility
Directive) and subsequent modifications.
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed
it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event
of a breakdown.

USE
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1. Programme Guide
This is a Summary of the washing programme chart
(page 11) to help you to select the correct pro-
gramme.
2. Pilot Light
This comes on when the ON/OFF button (3) is
depressed, indicating that the machine is on.
3. ON/OFF Pushbutton
ON
By depressing this pushbutton the machine starts
operating and, at the same time, the pilot light illumi-
nates.
OFF
When the washing programme has finished, the
machine stops automatically and the pilot light (2)
remains on.
To switch the pilot light off or to stop the machine at
any time, press the same button again.
4. Door Handle
To open the door press the catch in the top of the
recess and pull the door toward you at the same
time.
PROGRAMME
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5. Programme marker
6. Programme Selector Dial
To select a programme, turn the Programme Selector
Dial clockwise, making sure that the programme
letter you wish to select corresponds with the Grey
Marker (5).
7. Wash Programme Phase Indicator
During the washing programme the Programme
Selector Dial turns. The Marker on the programme
selector dial will correspond to a symbol on the fascia
indicating the function being performed.
Each symbol has a precise meaning:
4) Prewash
Main wash
‘i. Cold rinses
& Warm rinse
J, Drying

The Water Softener
Water contains varying amounts of lime and mineral
salts depending on the area where you live: these are
deposited on the dishes leaving white marks.
The higher the content of these salts, the harder your
water will be. The «hardness» level is measured on 2
equivalent scales: French Degrees or Clarke
Degrees.
Contact your local Water Authority to find the exact
water hardness level for your area.
The dishwasher is equipped with a softener which
uses special dishwasher salt to provide lime-free
(softened) water. The softener can treat water hard-
ness up to 90 french degrees via 5 adjustment levels.
Find on the table below the level corresponding to the
hardness of your water and the required adjustments:
Water hardness
°dH TH | Level
Clarke French
degrees | degrees
Water softener | Adjustment
adjustment | on the machine
* The water softener is factory set at level 2 as this
suits most users.
** If you use phosphate free detergents containing
enzimes, add salt in the water softener starting from
6 Clarke degrees.
Level 1
lf your water is «level 1» it is already soft and there-
fore there is no need to use salt.
Levels 3 and 5 (water softener adjustment)
lf your water is level 3 or 5, proceed as follows:
slide out the lower basket and unscrew the cap of the
salt container;
turn the two-position selector anticlockwise from
position —— to position ++ with the aid of a knife or a
screwdriver.
Levels 4 and 5 (adjustment on the machine)
lf your water is level 4 or 5, open the door and drill
membrane (A) on the upper left-hand corner of the
machine.
With a water hardness of level 5 both adjustments
must be made.
Important
Salt MUST be used regularly from level 2 upward.
Filling with Salt
Only use salt designed specifically for use in
dishwashers. Other types of salt contain high percen-
tages of other substances which may reduce the effi-
ciency of the softener.
Unscrew the cap of the salt container.
Fill the container with 1 It of water (this operation is
necessary only the first time).
Place approximately 1.5 kg of dishwasher salt inside
using the funnel provided (see figure).
Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of
salt on the screw thread or on the gasket.
screw the cap on tightly.
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When this has been done, all that is required is to
periodically add salt to the container. You are
reminded of this by the Green Salt Refill Indicator on
the cap of the salt container, which will disappear
when the salt has finished.
The salt container has always some water inside
which will normally overflow when refilling it with salt.
Caution
Only fill with salt just before starting one of the
complete washing programmes (not the Rinse and
Hold programme). This will prevent any grains of salt
or salty water, which may have been spilled, remain-
ing on the bottom of the machine for any period of
time. This could cause corrosion.

Rinse Aid
This liquid gives the dishes a shiny finish and
improves drying. It is automatically added during the
hot rinse. The dispenser, which is positioned inside
the door, holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is
sufficient for 16-40 dishwashing programmes,
depending upon the dosage setting.
Filling with Rinse Aid
Open the container by turning the lid (A) anticlockwise.
Add rinse aid until the container is completely full
(approx. 110 ml). The indicator (B) will be completely
dark.
Top up with rinse aid when the indicator (B) becomes
clear.
Remember to CLOSE the lid after every refill.
Caution
Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an
absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the
next wash.
Adjusting the Dose
According to the finish and drying results obtained,
adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 posi-
tion selector (C) (position 1 - minimum dose, position
6 - maximum dose). Gradually increase the dose if
there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes
after washing. Reduce it if there are sticky whitish
streaks on the dishes.
Use of Detergent
Before starting any of the dishwashing programmes,
except for the rinse and hold programme, load the
detergent in the dispenser.
Use only tablets, powder or liquid detergents specif-
ically designed for domestic dishwashers.
Unsuitable detergents (such as those for washing by
hand) do not contain the right ingredients for machine
washing and hamper correct functioning of the
machine.
To open the dispenser lid, pull the catch (D). This will
open it.
At the end of any washing programme the lid is
always open, ready for the next wash.
The amount of detergent to be used varies
depending on how soiled the dishes are and the type
of dishes being washed. We recommend the
amounts shown in the programme chart.
After filling the dis-
penser with detergent,
close the lid.
Since not all detergents are the same, you should
also consult the instructions on the packet.
Remember that insufficient quantities of detergent
will produce poor washing results whereas an exces-
sive amount of detergent does not improve washing
results and is also wasteful.
Using no more than the correct amount of detergent
also contributes to reducing pollution.
Zanussi recommends the use of Finish dishwasher
detergent.
Phosphate free detergents with enzymes
These new detergents, although welcome from an
ecological point of view, react far more susceptibly to
water hardness than conventional products.
Therefore, in order to avoid white lime deposits on
crockery and the inner tub, you should add salt in the
water softener even if the hardness of your water is
as low as 6 Clarke degrees, when using these new
detergents.

Loading your Machine
Before placing dishes in the machine, remove any
large scraps of food from the plates (small bones,
toothpicks, fish bones, scraps of meat and vegeta-
bles, fruit skins etc.) to avoid clogging the filters and
consequently reducing performance.
Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the
dishes.
Use of the Lower Basket
The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids,
plates (up to 27 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cutlery
etc.
Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged
around the edge of the basket, ensuring that the
upper spray arm can turn freely.
Cutlery should be placed in the removable cutlery
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ing the lower spray arm, load the cutlery with the han-
dles facing upward.
Mix spoons with the other cutlery to prevent them
sticking together
Teaspoons may be loaded into the special slots pro-
vided in the cutlery basket handle.
The cutlery basket is in
two parts which can be
separated to give greater
loading flexibility. To sep-
arate the two parts, slide
them horizontally in oppo-
site directions and pull
them apart. To reassem-
ble, reverse the procedure.
The two rear rows of prongs of the lower basket can
be easily lowered to allow you to load pots,pans and
bowls.
To lower the prongs:
slightly pull them upward
and let them drop down
(see picture); to bring
them back to the standing
position, just pull them up
again.
Use of the Upper Basket
The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates,
saucers, dinner plates up to 24 cm in diameter), salad
bowls, cups and glasses; these should be arranged as
shown in the pictures. Glasses with long stems can be
placed upside-down in the raised cup-racks.
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Caution
When loading the dishes,
ensure that you do not
cover the water inlet funnel
in the middle of the upper
basket.
Before closing the door, ensure that the spray
arms can rotate freely.
HELPFUL HINTS
For Best Washing Results:
Before loading, remove all scraps of food and soak
very heavily soiled pots and pans.
Always arrange saucepans, cups and glasses etc. up
side-down.
Tilt items with convex or concave surfaces so that the
water drains off easily.
Long items of cutlery such as ladles, carving knives
etc. should be positioned horizontally in the upper
basket.
Avoid contact between the dishes as far as possible;
correct arrangement of the items will give better
washing results.
Light items (plastic bowls etc.) should be loaded in the
upper basket and arranged so that they do not move
during washing.
To Save Energy
Do not prewash dishes under running water.
Place dishes in the machine immediately after every meal
and wait until the dishwasher is full before washing.
If necessary run the Rinse and Hold programme (see
Programme Chart on the following pages), so that any
food scraps do not become caked on the dishes while
you are waiting to run the complete wash programme.
You will improve drying results by leaving the dish
washer door ajar for at least 15-30 minutes as soon as
the programme finishes.
Care must be taken when opening the door, as
steam will escape.
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Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket
If washing very large plates (over 27 cm and up to 31
cm in diameter) you can load them in the lower basket
after moving the upper basket to the higher position
as follows:
Move the front runner
stops (A) of the upper bas-
ket outward and slide the
basket out.
Refit the basket in the
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the stops (A) in their origi-
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When the top basket is in the higher position it will
only take plates up to 15 cm in diameter and you will
not be able to use the raised cup racks.
Items not Suitable for Dishwashers
The following should not be washed in the dish
washer:
Cutlery or dishes with wooden or horn handles or
glued parts.
Handmade items, wooden objects, antiques or hand
painted china.
Certain types of decoration can discolour when
washed in a dishwasher.
Crystal-ware and plastic objects, if not guaranteed
dishwasher-proof, should be washed by hand. You are
advised to place them in the upper basket and to se
lect a delicate programme.
Certain types of glass can also become opaque after
being washed several times in a: dishwasher.
Silver cutlery tends to go black if mixed with steel cut
lery. Place it in the cutlery basket separate from the
others.
lron and cast iron objects can rust and stain other
items.
Aluminium tends to go black; copper, pewter and
brass tend to stain.
Caution: You are advised not to load very small or
plastic items which can fall through the baskets.
Note: When buying new dishes, ensure that they are
dishwasher-proof .