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 washing.Reduce the dose if there are whitish streaks on
the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife
blades.
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							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 such as cups, glasses,
pans, etc. with the opening downwards so
that water cannot collect in the container
or a deep base.– Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie
inside one another, or cover each other.
– To avoid damage to glasses, they must
not touch.
– Lay small objects in the cutlery basket.
• Plastic items and pans with non stick coat-
ings have a tendency to retain water drops;
these items will not dry as well as porcelain
and steel items.
• Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be loa-
ded in the upper basket and arranged so
they do not move.
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							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
specially marked as being dishwasher-safe by the
manufacturer.
• Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed
frequently.
• Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to dis-
colour during washing: Residues, e.g. egg white,
egg yolk and mustard often cause discolouring and
staining on silver. Therefore always clean left-overs
from silver immediately, if it is not to be washed
straight after use.
Load cutlery. For best re-
sults we recommend you
to use the cutlery grid pro-
vided (if the size and di-
mensions of the cutlery
allow it)Place knives and other
items of cutlery with sharp
points or edges with their
handles facing upwards.
Risk of injury!Load the lower basket. Ar-
range serving dishes and
large lids around the edge
of the basket.
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							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 position.
Maximum height of the dishes in:
 upper basketlower basket
With upper basket raised20 cm31 cm
With upper basket lowered24 cm27 cm
Move the front runner
stops (A) of the upper bas-
ket outwards and slide the
basket out.Refit the basket in the
higher position and re-
place the stops (A) in their
original position.IMPORTANT!
When the basket is in the higher position you will not
be able to use the cup racks.
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							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 detergent tablets do not attain their fullcleaning power during short washing pro-
grammes. Therefore, please use long washing
programmes when using detergent tablets, to
ensure the complete removal of detergent
residuals.
Unloading the dishwasher
• Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks.
The dishes should therefore be allowed to
cool down before removing from the appli-
ance.• Empty the lower basket first and then the
upper one; this will avoid water dripping from
the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower
one.
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							• 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 the handle about 1/4
turn anticlockwise and re-
move filters B and C.Remove filter A from the
base of the washing com-
partment.
Put the flat filter A back in
the base of the washing
compartment and ensure
that it fits perfectly under
the two guidesD.Replace the filters and
lock by turning the handle
clockwise to the stop.  
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							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
regularly with a damp cloth.
We recommend every 3 months to run the wash
programme for heavy soiled dishes using de-
tergent but without dishes.
Prolonged periods of non-
operation
If you are not using the machine for any pro-
longed period of time you are advised to:1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off the
water.
2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the forma-
tion of any unpleasant smells.
3. Leave the inside of the machine clean.
Frost precautions
Avoid placing the machine in a location where
the temperature is below 0°C. If this is
unavoidable, empty the machine, close the ap-
pliance door, disconnect the water inlet pipe
and empty it.
Moving the machine
If you have to move the machine (moving house
etc....):
1. Unplug it.
2. Turn the water tap off.
3. Remove the water inlet and discharge ho-
ses.
4. Pull the machine out together with the ho-
ses.
Avoid over tilting the machine during transpor-
tation.
Environmental concerns
Packaging material
The packaging materials are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled. The plastic com-
ponents are identified by markings, e.g. >PEPS
						

							  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 product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential nega-
tive consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your
local council, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Something not working
The dishwasher will not start or stops during
operation.
Certain problems are due to the lack of simple
maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved with the help of the indications described
in the chart, without calling out an engineer.Switch off the dishwasher, open the door and
carry out the following suggested corrective ac-
tions.
Fault code and malfunctionPossible cause and solution
•
continuous flashing of the start/cancel indicator
light
• 1 flash of the end of programme indicator light
The dishwasher does not fill with water• The water tap is blocked or furred with limescale
Clean the water tap
• The water tap is turned off
Turn the water tap on
• The filter (where present) in the threaded hose fitting
at the water inlet valve is blocked
Clean the filter in the threaded hose
• The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid or
it is bent or squashed
Check the water drain hose connection
•
continuous flashing of the start/cancel indicator
light
• 2 flashes of the end of programme indicator light
The dishwasher will not drain• The sink spigot is blocked
Clean out the sink spigot
• The water drain hose has not been correctly laid or
it is bent or squashed
Check the water drain hose connection
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							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
If dishes are to be washed immediately, cancel the
delay start
Once these checks have been carried out;
close the dishwasher’s door and switch on the
appliance. Press the button of the programme
that was running before the intervention of the
alarm. The programme will continue from the
point at which it was interrupted.
If the malfunction or fault code reappears con-
tact the Service Force Centre.
For other fault codes not described in the above
chart, please contact your Service Force Cen-
tre.
Contact your local Service Force Centre, quot-
ing the model (Mod.), product number (PNC)
and serial number (S.N.).This information can be found on the rating
plate located on the side of the dishwasher
door.
So that you always have these numbers at
hand, we recommend you to make a note of
them here:
Mod. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PNC :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S.N. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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							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 salt container is empty or the incorrect level of
the water softener has been set.
• The drain hose connection is not correct.
• The salt container cap is not properly closed.
The dishes are wet and dull• Rinse aid was not used.
• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on
glasses and dishes• Decrease rinse aid dosing.
Water drops have dries onto glasses and dishes• Increase rinse aid dosing.
• The detergent may be the cause. Contact the de-
tergent manufacturer’s consumer care line.
If after all these checks, the problem persists,
contact your local Service Force Centre.
Technical data
DimensionsWidth x Height x Depth
cm60,0 x 85,0x 61,0
Electrical connection
Voltage - Overall power - FuseInformation on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the
inner edge of the dishwasher’s door.
Water supply pressureMinimum - Maximum
(MPa)0,05 - 0,8
Capacityplace settings12
Max. weightkg40,5
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