Zanussi Zdf 204 User Manual

Filling with rinse aid
Open the lid.Fill up with rinse aid. The
maximum level for filling is
indicated by maxClean up any rinse aid
which overflows. Close
the lid and press until it
locks.
Top up the rinse aid indica-
tor (B) becomes clear
CAUTION!
Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher
cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.
Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid
Increase the dose if there are drops of water or
lime spots on the dishes after...

Open the lid.Set the dosage level. (The
dose is factory set in po-
sition 4).Close the lid and press un-
til it locks.
Loading cutlery and dishes
Sponges, household cloths and any object that
can absorb water may not be washed in the
dishwasher.
• Before loading the dishes, you should:
– Remove all left over food and debris.
– Soften remnants of burnt food in pans
• When loading the dishes and cutlery, please
note:
– Dishes and cutlery must not impede the
rotation of the spray arms.
– Load hollow items...

For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes
are not suitable:are of limited suitability:
• Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-
pearls handles.
• Plastic items that are not heat resistant.
• Older cutlery with glued parts that are not tempera-
ture resistant.
• Bonded cutlery items or dishes.
• Pewter or copper items.
• Lead crystal glass.
• Steel items prone to rusting.
• Wooden platters.
• Items made from synthetics fibres.• Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is...

Load upper basket. Light
items (plastic bowls etc.)
must be loaded in the up-
per basket and arranged
so they do not move.For taller items, the cup
racks can be folded up-
wards.If plates are to be loaded in the upper basket: load
them starting from the rear positions; tilting them
slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions near
the door.
Adjusting the height of the
upper basket
If washing very large plates you can load them
in the lower basket after moving the upper bas-
ket to the higher...

Use of detergent
IMPORTANT!
Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers.Observe the manufacturer’s dosing and stor-
age recommendations.
Open the lid.Fill in the detergent in
compartment A.Observe the dosing lev-
els.
For programmes with pre-
wash add an additional
detergent dose in com-
partmentB.When using detergent
tablets: place detergent
tablets in compartment A.Close the lid. 
Detergent tablets
Detergent tablets from different manufacturers
dissolve at different rates. For this reason,
some...

• Water may appear on the sides and the door
of the dishwasher as the stainless steel will
eventually become cooler than the dishes.  CAUTION!
When the washing programme has finished, it
is recommended that the dishwasher is un-
plugged and the water tap turned off.
Care and cleaning
Cleaning the filters
IMPORTANT!
NEVER use the dishwasher without filters. In-
correct repositioning and fitting of the filters will
produce poor washing results.
Clean filters A, B and C
thoroughly under running
water.Turn...

Cleaning the spray arms
NEVER try to remove the spray arms.
If residues of soil have clogged the holes in the
spray arms, remove them with a cocktail stick.
External cleaning
Clean the external surfaces of the machine and
control panel with a damp soft cloth. If
necessary use only neutral detergents. Never
use abrasive products, scouring pads or sol-
vent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....).
Internal cleaning
Ensure that the seals around the door, the de-
tergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned...

  CAUTION!
When a unit is no longer being used:
• Pull the plug out of the socket.
• Cut off the cable and plug and dispose of
them.
• Dispose of the door catch. This prevents
children from trapping themselves inside
and endangering their lives.
The symbol  
  on the product or on its pack-
aging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shouldbe taken to the appropriate collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equip-
ment. By ensuring this...

Fault code and malfunctionPossible cause and solution
•
continuous flashing of the start/cancel indicator
light
•
3 flashes of the end of programme indicator light• Anti-flood device is activated
Close the water tap and contact your local Service
Force Center.
• The programme does not start• The dishwasher’s door has not been properly
closed
Close the door
• The main plug is not plugged in
Insert the main plug
• The fuse has blown out in the household fuse box
Replace the fuse
• Delay start has been set...

The wash results are not satisfactory
The dishes are not clean• The wrong washing programme has been selected.
• The dishes are arranged in such a way as to stop
water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets
must not be overloaded.
• The spray arms do not rotate freely due to incorrect
arrangement of the load.
• The filters in the base of the washing compartment
are dirty or incorrectly positioned.
• Too little or no detergent has been used.
• Where there are limescales deposits on the dishes;
the...