Zanussi ZDT 6253 User manual

1
Instruction Book - Part 1
- Before use
- Maintenance
- Installation
Contents
Before use 2
Setting the water softener 2
Filling with salt 2
Filling with rinse aid and adjusting the dose 3
Use of detergent 3
Hints and tips 4
Maintenance and cleaning 5
Internal cleaning 5
Cleaning the filters 5
External cleaning 5
Prolonged eriods of non-o eration 5
Frost recautions 5
Moving the machine 5
Something not working 6
Installation 7
Water su ly connections 7
Water outlet connection 7
Electrical connection 7
DISHW SHER
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
left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety
information.
This information has been provided in the interest of your safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the
appliance.
Installation
●This a liance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
●It is dangerous to alter the s ecifications or attem t to
modify this roduct in any way.
●Care must be taken to ensure that the a liance does not
stand on the electrical su ly cable.
●Any electrical work required to install this a liance should
be carried out by a qualified electrician or com etent
erson.
●Any lumbing work required to install this a liance should
be carried out by a qualified lumber or com etent erson.
Child Safety
●This a liance is designed to be o erated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tam er with the controls
or lay with the roduct.
●Kee all ackaging well away from children.
●Kee all detergents in a safe lace out of children's reach.
During Use
●Items that are contaminated by etrol, aint, steel or iron
debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be
washed in this dishwasher.
●Under no circumstances should you o en the door whilst
the a liance is in o eration. Always turn off the a liance
before o ening the door.
●Only use detergent s ecifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
●Long bladed knives stored in an u right osition are a
otential hazard.
●Long and/or shar items of cutlery such as carving knives
must be ositioned horizontally in the u er basket.
●When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an
o en door can be a hazard.
●Do not sit or stand on the o en door.
●Isolate the a liance from the ower su ly and turn off the
water su ly after use.
●Care should be taken when cleaning the bottom door seal
and hinge area as any ex osed metal edges may cut if
care is not taken.
●This roduct should be serviced by an authorised Service
engineer, and only genuine s are arts should be used.
●Under no circumstances should you attem t to re air the
machine yourself. Re airs carried out by inex erienced
ersons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Force Centre.
Always insist on genuine s are arts.
Conservation
In the interest of the environment:
●Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable.
●Check with your local Council or Environmental Health
Office to see if there are facilities in your area for re-cycling
this a liance.
●When the a liance is to be scra ed, cut off the ower
su ly cable and make the door closing device unusable to
revent young children from being tra ed inside.
●Hel to kee your country tidy - use authorised dis osal
sites for your old a liance.
Important safety information

Before using your dishwasher for the
first time:
1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections com ly with
the installation instructions
2. Remove all ackaging from inside the a liance
3. Set the water softener
4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with
salt
5. Fill the rinse aid dis enser.
6. Run a "Rinse and Hold" rogramme.
Setting the water softener
The dishwasher is equi ed with a water softener designed to
remove minerals and salts from the water su ly, which would
have a detrimental or adverse effect on the o eration of the
a liance.
The higher the content of these salts, the harder your water is.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, Clarke,
French degrees and PPM ( arts er Million).
The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of
the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise you
on the hardness of the water in your area.
The dishwasher is factory set at level 4.
If this level is not suitable for your area the softener should be
adjusted.
If your water is level 0 it is already soft and therefore there
is no need to use salt.
In this case adjust the water softener on level 1 without
using salt.
Only for dishwasher models with salt refill
indicator light:
if the water softener has been adjusted on level 1 without use of
salt, the salt refill indicator light on the control panel will always
remain illuminated when the machine is switched on.
Each push button corresponds to a different level:
Level 1 = programme push button 1
Level 2 = programme push button 2
Level 3 = programme push button 3
Level 4 = programme push button 4
Level 5 = programme push button 5
The adjustment of the water softener is possible only with
the machine in setting mode.
To select a different level, proceed as follows:
1.Press the ON/OFF ush button and then ress and kee
ressed simultaneously for about 5 seconds the ush
buttons 3 and 5.
The indicator light corres onding to the current level flashes.
2.Press the rogramme ush button corres onding to the
required level.
3.5 seconds after having last ressed any of the rogramme
ush buttons, the dishwasher memorises the level selected
and returns to the rogramme setting mode.
Filling with salt
ttention!
Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers.
ll other types of salt not specifically designed for use in
dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water
softener.
Only fill with salt just before starting a washing programme.
This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which
may have been spilled, remaining on the bottom of the
machine, which may cause corrosion.
To fill:
1. To fill with salt, unscrew the ca of the salt container.
2. Pour 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary
only before filling with salt for the first time).
3. Using the funnel (if
rovided), our in the salt
until the container is full.
Do not worry if water over
flows from the unit when
filling with salt, this is quite
normal.
4. Re lace the ca making
sure that there is no trace of
salt on the screw thread or
on the gasket.
5. Screw on the ca tightly.
The salt container will require to ing u eriodically.
According to the model, an indicator reminds you when filling
with salt:
) The salt ca has a refill
indicator window in the
centre. Agreen float is clearly
visible when there is salt
inside the container, and
almost disa ears when the
salt has finished reminding
you to add salt.
B) A salt indicator light on the control anel will come on when
the salt has finished.
The salt indicator light on the control panel can remain
illuminated for 2-6 hours after the salt has been replenished,
assuming the dishwasher remains switched on. If you are
using salts that take longer to dissolve then this can take
longer.
The function of the machine is not affected.
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Before use
Level Use of
salt
French
degrees
(°TH)
PPM
(Parts er
Million)
Clarke
degrees
0
1
2
3
4
5
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
0 - 6
7 - 14
15 - 28
29 - 42
43 - 56
57 - 63
0 - 8
9 - 20
21 - 40
41 - 60
61 - 80
81 - 90
0 - 80
81 - 200
201 - 400
401 - 600
601 - 800
801 - 900
Water hardness
SR11
SALE
SALT
SALZ
SEL
SR06
SO322

Rinse aid
Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse,
ensuring thorough rinsing, and s ot and streak free drying.
The dis enser, which is ositioned inside the door, holds
about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40
dishwashing rogrammes, de ending u on the dosage
setting.
Filling with rinse aid
1. O en the container by turning the lid (A) anticlockwise.
2. Add the rinse aid until the container is com letely full.
The indicator (B) will be com letely dark.
3. To u the rinse aid when the indicator (B) becomes
clear.
(Only for models with rinse aid indicator light)
To u with rinse aid when the rinse aid indicator light on
the control anel illuminates.
Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill.
Do not ut liquid detergent in the rinse aid com artment.
Clean u any rinse aid s ilt during filling with an absorbent
cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash.
djusting the dose
According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the
dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 osition selector (C)
( osition 1 minimum dosage, osition 6 maximum dosage).
Increase the dose if there are dro s of water or lime s ots on
the dishes after washing.
Reduce it if there are sticky whitish streaks on the dishes.
Use of detergent
Only use detergents specifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
We recommend the use of Finish detergents which are
available in the following o tions:
Finish Double ction Tablets. Each tablet has the exact
amount of detergent required, sim ly lace in the dis enser.
Finish Powder recommended for every day use.
Finish Liquid Gel ideal for every day use. As the gel is extra
gentle is it recommended for fine bone china.
If using powder detergents proceed as follows:
1. O en the dis enser lid by ulling the catch (D).
2. Add the detergent according to the recommended
quantity given in the "Washing rogrammes" chart
(see "Instruction Book - Part 2").
As all detergents are not the same, you should also
consult the instructions on the acket.
3. Always close the lid.
4. If the rogramme has a rewash add a little amount of
detergent over the lid of the dis enser. Follow the
recommended quantity given in the "Washing
rogrammes" chart (see "Instruction Book - Part 2").
If using detergent in tablets proceed as
follows:
1. For all rogrammes; lace 1 tablet inside the detergent
dis enser.
2. Always close the lid.
3. For all rogrammes with rewash; lace a ortion of a
further tablet on the lid of the detergent dis enser.
If your dishwasher has a SID dispenser and you require a
prewash, put the extra detergent into the SID dispenser
and not on the lid of the detergent dispenser.
Insufficient quantities of detergent will produce poor
washing results, whereas an excessive amount of
detergent will not improve washing results and is also
wasteful.
Using no more than the correct amount also contributes
to reducing pollution.
Compact detergents with enzymes
In these com act owders the environmentally unfriendly
com onents have been re laced by natural enzymes and
other more biodegradable substances.
The enzymes de loy their full dirt dissolving ower at a
tem erature as low as 50°C.
By choosing the 50°C rogrammes (if available) you can
therefore achieve the same cleaning results that would
otherwise be achievable only with 65°C rogrammes and
conventional detergents.These new com act owders are
generally hos hate-free.
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BR01
A
m
a
x
6
5
4
3
2
1
B
BR03
BR02
C
m
a
x
6
5
4
3
2
1
D
MIN
MAX
DE17
Min = 15 g
Max = 30 g
DE02

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To save energy
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 rogramme (see
"Washing Programmes" chart) so that any food scra s do not
become caked on the dishes while you are waiting to run the
com lete wash rogramme.
Do not rewash dishes under running water.
For best washing and drying results
Before loading, remove all scra s of food and soak very
heavily soiled ots and ans.
Arrange sauce ans, cu s and glasses etc. u side-down.
Tilt items with convex or concave surfaces so that the water
drains off easily.
Avoid contact between the dishes as far as ossible.
Items not suitable for dishwashers
The following items should not be washed in the
dishwasher (unless they are sold as dishwasher proof):
- Cutlery with wooden or horn handles or glued arts
- bronze cutlery
- sauce ans with wooden handles
- aluminium ware
- crystal ware
- leaded glass
- lastic items
- antique or fine decorated china
Certain ty es of decoration can discolour when washed in a
dishwasher.
Crystal-ware and lastic objects, if not guaranteed dishwasher
roof should be washed by hand.
Certain ty es of glass can also become o aque after being
washed several times in a dishwasher.
A chemical reaction can occur between silver cutlery and
stainless steel cutlery. As a recaution, do not wash together.
Iron and cast iron objects can rust and stain other items.
Aluminium tends to go black, co er, ewter and brass tend to
stain.
If in doubt check with manufacturer of the item.
When buying new dishes, ensure that they are
dishwasher proof.
Hints and tips
BRILLIANT
FOR A
SHINE
RINSE
CONCENTRATED DISHWASHER DETER ENT
ACTION
NEW
DOUBLE
LIQUID GEL
POWDER
EASY
POURING
PACK
For best results we recommend the use of Finish detergents, rinse aid and salt.
DE15

Internal cleaning
Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse
aid dis ensers are cleaned regularly with a dam cloth.
We recommend the use of Finish Dishwasher Cleaner every
3 months or run a 65°C wash without dishes using detergent.
Regular use of Finish Dishwasher Cleaner cleans
inaccessible arts, eliminates un leasant food odours and
hel s revent the build-u of limescale.
Cleaning the central filter
( fter each wash)
Scra s of food may accumulate in the drain filter (A) and
should be removed by rinsing the filter under running water.
To remove the drain filter
- sim ly ull it out by the handle.
Once cleaned, refit the filter by ushing it back to its original
osition until it engages.
Cleaning the large filter
(Every week)
If necessary clean the large filter (B) on both sides under
running water, using a brush.
To remove the large filter
1. Remove the s ray arm by ulling it u wards on one side.
2. Turn the column (C) anticlockwise by 90° and then slide
out the filter.
3. Once cleaned refit it following the above instructions in
reverse order.
4. Ensure the filter is in its original osition, the handle of
the drain filter should be ointing towards the front of the
a liance.
The dishwasher must not be used without filters.
Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will
produce poor washing results.
Cleaning the filters is vital to ensure correct operation of
the machine.
External cleaning
Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control anel
with a dam soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral
detergents. Never use abrasive roducts, scouring ads or
solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....).
Prolonged periods of non-operation
If you are not using the machine for any eriod of time you are
advised to:
1. Un lug the a liance and then turn off the water.
2. Fill the rinse aid dis enser.
3. Leave the door ajar to revent the formation of any
un leasant smells.
4. Leave the inside of the machine clean.
Frost precautions
Avoid lacing the machine in a location where the tem erature
is below 0°C. If this is unavoidable, em ty the machine, close
the a liance door, disconnect the water inlet i e and em ty
it.
Moving the machine
If you have to move the machine (moving house etc....):
1. Un lug it.
2. Turn the water ta off.
3. Remove the water inlet and discharge hoses.
4. Pull the machine out together with the hoses.
Avoid over tilting the machine during trans ortation.
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Maintenance and cleaning
A
MA04
MA19
C
90°
B
MA05
MA20
MA18
MA21

Certain roblems are due to lack of sim le maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer.
The dishwasher is fitted with a number of alarm systems which can hel you to quickly determine the cause of any roblems.
In the case of alarm intervention the dishwasher will not start or sto s during o eration, all ush buttons are ino erative exce t for
the ON/OFF ush button. All indicator lights are off exce t for the ON/OFF indicator light.
One of the rogramme indicator lights starts flashing to indicate which kind of fault has occurred.
Press the ON/OFF ush button to switch the dishwasher off and o en the door, carry out the following suggested corrective
actions listed below.
Once the checks have been carried out switch on the dishwasher and start a washing rogramme, if the fault code rea ears,
contact your local Service Force Centre.
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to re air a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a
charge will be made even if the a liance is in guarantee.
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Something not working
If after all these checks, the
roblem ersists, contact
your local Service Force
Centre, quoting the model
and serial number. This
information can be found
on the rating late located
on the right hand side of
the dishwasher door.
This product should be serviced by an authorised Service
engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Service Force Centre.
lways insist on genuine spare parts.
Prod.No. ........ Ser. No. .........
Mod. ........
RA01
Symptom Fault code Solution
The machine will not start ●The door has not been ro erly closed.
●The lug is not ro erly inserted in the ower socket.
●There is a ower failure.
The machine does not fill number 1 programme push ●Ensure the water ta is o en.
with water button indicator light ●Ensure the mains water su ly has not been cut off.
flashing ●The inlet hose may be squashed or bent. Re osition the hose.
●The inlet hose may be blocked. Switch off the water su ly and
clean the filter.
●Protection against flooding is active. Close the water ta and contact
the Service Force Centre.
The filters are blocked number 2 programme push ●Clean the filters (refer to "Maintenance and cleaning").
button indicator light
flashing
The dishwasher will not drain number 5 programme push ●The drain hose may be squashed or bent.
button indicator light Re osition the hose.
flashing ●The sink may be blocked. Clear any blockages.
●The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the instructions for
connecting to the waste.
●There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.
General number 3 or 4 programme ●Switch off the dishwasher, switch it back on and start the
push button indicator rogramme. if the alarm rea ears, call the local Service
light flashing Force Centre.
The machine is noisy ●Dishes are rattling against each other, refer to “Loading
your machine” (Instruction book - art 2).
●The s ray arms are knocking against the dishes. Refer to
"Loading your machine" (Instruction book - art 2).
The door is difficult to close ●The dishwasher is not level, or not ro erly built-in.
Visible lime deposits or white film ●Check that there is salt and that the salt ca is tight.
on the dishes ●Check that the right level of the water softener is set.
The dishes are not quite dry ●The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used.
The dishes are not clean ●The baskets are too full.
(poor wash) ●The dishes have not been arranged ro erly.
●The s ray arms do not rotate
●The s ray arms are clogged.
●The filters are clogged.
●The filters are not in the correct osition.
●Not enough detergent has been used or it is unsuitable.
●The detergent is old or has gone hard.
●The salt container ca is not ro erly closed.
●The washing rogramme selected is too gentle.

ny electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
ny plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent
person.
Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.
If ossible, osition the machine next to a water ta and a
drain.
Levelling
Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of
the door. When the a liance is correctly levelled, the door will
not catch on the levelling s acers on either side of the
cabinet. If the door does not close correctly, loosen or tighten
the adjustable feet until the machine is erfectly level.
Water supply connections
This dishwasher must be lumbed into a cold water su ly.
The water ressure must be within the limits given in the
"Technical s ecifications" (Instruction Book - Part 2).
Your local Water Authority will advise you on the average
mains ressure in your area.
The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be
turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation.
Do not use, for connection, old hoses which have been
used in another appliance.
The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks.
Avoid bends or kinks in the hose which could revent or slow
down the water su ly.
If the machine is connected to new i es or i es which have
not been used for a long time, you should run the water for a
few minutes before connecting the inlet hose. This will revent
de osits of sand or rust clogging the inlet hose.
Water outlet hose connection
The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following
ways:
1. To the sink outlet s igot, securing it if necessary with a
cli .
2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the s ecial
curved lastic guide (if provided).
3. To a stand i e rovided with vent-hole, minimum
internal diameter 4 cm.
The waste connection must be at a height of between 30 cm
(minimum) and 100 cm (maximum) from the bottom of the
dishwasher.
The drain hose can face either to the right or left of the
dishwasher
Ensure the hose is not bent or squashed as this could revent
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 rovided.
Likewise the internal diameter of the cou lings used for
connections to the waste outlet must be no smaller than the
diameter of the hose rovided.
The sink lug must not be in lace when the machine is
draining as this could cause the water to si hon back into the
machine.
ttention!
Our appliances are supplied with a with a security device
to protect against the return of dirty water back into the
machine.
If the spigot of your sink has a "no return valve"
incorporated this can prevent the correct draining of your
dishwasher. We advise you therefore to remove it.
Electrical connection
This appliance must be earthed.
The manufacturer declines any responsibility should this
safety measure not be observed.
If the lug that is fitted to your a liance is not suitable for the
socket, it must be cut off and the a ro riate lug fitted.
Important
The wires on the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Green and Yellow -Earth
Blue -Neutral
Brown -Live
If you fit your own lug,
the colours of the wires
in the mains lead of
your a liance may not
corres ond with the
markings identifying the
terminals in your lug.
Proceed as follows:
1. Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the terminal
in the lug which is marked with the letter "E" or the earth
symbol or coloured green and yellow.
2. Connect the Blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the lug
which is marked with the letter "N" or coloured black.
3. Connect the Brown (live) wire to the terminal in the lug
which is marked with the letter "L" or coloured red.
The lug moulded onto the lead incor orates a 13am BSI362
fuse. Only ASTA or BSI fuses should be used.
The lug 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 lug.
A re lacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local
Service Force Centre.
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Installation
min 30 cm max 100 cm
min 4 cm
Ø 21
Ø 18
CS09
231
max 100 cm
min 30 cm max 100 cm
max 100 cm
+ 2 m max
CS10
Ø 18 Ø 21
13
CE04
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NL

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152981 51/2
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.