Zanussi Zdt 311 User Manual

							User manual
Dishwasher
ZDT 311
 
						

							Thank you for selecting our
appliance
We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new
appliance and we hope that you will consider
our brand again when purchasing household
appliances.
Please read this user manual carefully and
keep it throughout the product life cycle as a
reference document. The user manual should
be passed on to any future owner of the
appliance.
Contents
Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  3
Control panel  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
Audible signals  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  5
Select and start a washing
programme  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  6
Washing programmes  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  8
First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  9
Set the water softener _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  9
Filling with dishwasher salt  _ _ _ _ _ _ _  11
Filling with rinse aid  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  12
Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid  _  _  _  _   13
Loading cutlery and dishes  _ _ _ _ _ _ _  13Use of detergent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  16
Multi-Tab function  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  17
Unloading the dishwasher _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  19
Care and cleaning  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  19
Environmental concerns  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  21
Something not working  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  21
Consumption values  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  23
Technical data  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  24
Hints for test institutes  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  24
Installation  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  25
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							Safety information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the
correct use, before installing and first using the
appliance, read this user manual carefully, in-
cluding its hints and warnings. To avoid
unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is im-
portant to ensure that all people using the
appliance are thoroughly familiar with its opera-
tion and safety features. Save these instruc-
tions and make sure that they remain with the
appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone
using it through its life will be properly informed
on appliance use and safety.
Correct use
• This dishwasher is only intended for washing
household utensils suitable for machine
washing.
• Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher.
This could cause an explosion.
• Knives and other items with sharp points
must be loaded in the cutlery basket with
their points down or placed in a horizontal
position in the upper basket.
• Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse
aid) suitable for dishwashers.
• Avoid opening the door whilst the appliance
is in operation, hot steam may escape.
• Do not take any dishes out of the dishwasher
before the end of the dishwashing cycle.
• After use, isolate the appliance from the
power supply and turn off the water supply.
• This product should be serviced only by an
authorised service engineer, and only genu-
ine spare parts should be used.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt
to repair the machine yourself. Repairs car-ried out by inexperienced persons will cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact
your local Service Force Centre. Always in-
sist on genuine spare parts.
General safety
• Dishwasher detergents can cause chemical
burns to eyes, mouth and throat. Could en-
danger life! Comply with the safety instruc-
tions of the dishwasher detergent
manufacturer.
• The water in your dishwasher is not for drink-
ing. Detergent residues may still be present
in your machine.
• Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is
always closed when it is not being loaded or
unloaded. In this way you will avoid anybody
tripping over the open door and hurting
themselves.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
Child safety
• This appliance is designed to be operated
by adults. Don’t allow children to use the
dishwasher unsupervised.
• Keep all packaging well away from children.
There is risk of suffocation.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
• Keep children well away from the
dishwasher when the door is open.
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							Installation
• Check your dishwasher for any transport
damage. Never connect a damaged ma-
chine. If your dishwasher is damaged con-
tact your supplier.
• All packaging must be removed before use.
• Any electrical and plumbing work required to
install this appliance must be carried out by
a qualified and competent person.
• For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter
the specifications or attempt to modify this
product in any way.
• Never use the dishwasher if the electrical
supply cable and water hoses are damaged;or if the control panel, work top or plinth area
are damaged such that the inside of the ap-
pliance is freely accessible. Contact your
local Service Force centre, in order to avoid
hazard.
• All sides of the dishwasher must never be
drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic and
electric components.
  WARNING!
For electrical and water connection carefully
follow the instructions given in specific para-
graphs.
Control panel
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4
BC A
1
On/Off button
2
Programme selection buttons
3
Delay start button
4
Indicator lights
5Function buttons
Functions buttons
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							In addition to the dishwashing programme se-
lection, the following functions can also be set
with the help of these buttons:
• the setting of the water softener,
• deactivation/activation of the audible sig-
nals.
• cancel a washing programme or a delay start
in progress
• activation/deactivation of the rinse aid
dispenser when the Multi-tab function is ac-
tive
IMPORTANT!
Setting mode
Always remember that when:
– setting the water softener,
– deactivation/activation of the audible sig-
nals,– activating/deactivating the rinse aid
dispenser,
the appliance MUST be in setting mode:
• Press On/Off button, All programme light are
illuminated = the appliance is in setting
mode.
• Press On/Off button, ONLY a programme
button is illuminated = last performed or se-
lected programme still set.
In this case, to return to setting mode, the
programme has to be cancelled.
To cancel a set programme or a programme in
progress; simultaneously press function but-
tonsB and C, until ALL programme button lights
are illuminated. The programme has been can-
celled and the machine is now in setting mode.
Indicator lights
SaltIlluminates when the special salt has run out.
Is never illuminated while a washing programme is
running.
Multi-tab functionIndicates the activation/deactivation of the Multi-tab
function (see Multi-tab function ).
End of programmeIlluminates when the washing programme has ended.
It also has added functions of visual signalling as:
– the setting of the water softener,
– activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser,
– deactivation/activation of the audible signals,
– intervention of an alarm due to the malfunction of
the machine.
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							Audible signals
BC A
Audible signals have been introduced to help
indicate which operations the dishwasher is
performing:
• setting the water softener,
• end of the programme,
• intervention of an alarm due to malfunction.
IMPORTANT!
Factory setting: audible signals activated.
Deactivation/activation of the audible sig-
nals
1. Press On/Off button. The dishwasher must
be in setting mode.
2. Simultaneously press and hold function
buttons B and C until the lights of function
buttons A, B and C start flashing.3.
Press function button C, the lights of func-
tion buttons A and B turn off while the light
of function button C goes on flashing. At
the same time the end of programme in-
dicator light illuminates indicating that the
audible signals are active.
4. To deactivate teh audible signals press
again function button C, the end of pro-
gramme indicator light turns off, indicating
that the audible signals have been deacti-
vated.
5. To memorise the operation switch off the
dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button.
To activate again the audible signals simply
follow the above operations until the end of
programme indicator light illuminates.
Select and start a washing programme
IMPORTANT!
Select the washing programme and delay start
with the door slightly opened. The start of the
programme or the countdown of the delay start
will occur only after the closure of the door. Until
then it is possible to modify the set made.1. Check that the baskets have been loaded
correctly and that the spray arms are free
to rotate
2. Check that the water tap is opened
3. Press the On/Off button. The dishwasher
must be in setting mode.
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							4. Press the button corresponding to the re-
quired programme (see Washing pro-
grammes chart).
When a programme has been selected the
corresponding light will illuminate.
5. Close the dishwasher door, the pro-
gramme starts automatically.
Setting and starting the
programme with delay start
1. After having selected the washing pro-
gramme, press the delay start button until
the light corresponding to the chosen hours
flashes (3h, 6h, 9h).
2. Close the dishwasher door, the countdown
starts automatically.
3. The countdown will decrease with steps of
3 hours.
4. The opening of the door will interrupt the
countdown. Close the door; the countdown
will continue from the point at which it was
interrupted.
5. Once the delay start has elapsed the pro-
gramme will start automatically.
Cancelling the delay start
To cancel a delay start in progress you have to
reset the dishwasher.
Press simultaneously and keep pressed func-
tion buttonsB and C until all programme button
light are illuminated.
Cancelling a delay start involves also the can-
celling of the washing programme set. In this
case you have to set the washing programme
again.
  CAUTION!
Interrupt or cancel a washing programme in
progress ONLY if it’s absolutely necessary.Attention! Hot steam may escape when the
door is opened. Open the door carefully.
Interrupt a washing programme in pro-
gress:
• Open the dishwasher door; the programme
will stop. Close the door; the programme will
start from the point at which it was interrup-
ted.
Cancel a washing programme in progress
• Open the dishwasher door; press
simultaneously and keep pressed function
buttonsB and C until all programme button
is illuminated. The washing programme has
been cancelled. .
• If a new washing programme is to be selec-
ted, check that there is detergent in the
detergent dispenser.
Cancelling the delay start
• To cancel a delay start in progress, open the
door and press the delay start button, the
corresponding light turns off.
• close the door, the set washing programme
will start automatically.
End of the washing programme
• The dishwasher will automatically stop and
an audible signal informs you of the end of
the washing programme.
• Open the dishwasher door.
•
The end of programme indicator light is il-
luminated.
• The indicator light of the programme just
ended will remain on.
• Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the
On/Off button.
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							IMPORTANT!
When the washing programme has finished, it
is recommended that the dishwasher is un-plugged and the water tap turned off.
Washing programmes
ProgrammeUseCycle description
Intensive 70°Heavy soil.
Crockery, cutlery, pots and pansPrewash
Main wash
2 intermediate rinses
Final rinse
Dry
AUTO A 45°-70°Normal / Light soil.
Crockery and cutleryPrewash
Main wash
1 or 2 intermediate rinses
Final rinse
Dry
65°A30Light soil.
Crockery and cutleryMain wash
Final rinse
Bio 50°Normal soil.
Crockery cutleryPrewash
Main wash
1 intermediate rinse
Final rinse
Dry
Glass 45°Normal soil
Delicate crockery and glasswareMain wash
1 intermediate rinse
Final rinse
Dry
Auto washing programme
During the Auto washing programme the
amount of soil on the dishes is determined by
how cloudy the water is.
If the appliance is partially loaded and the
dishes lightly soiled, the prewash, main
wash, and rinse phases of the programme
are shorter and the water consumption level is
lower.If the appliance is fully loaded and the dishes
heavily soiled, the prewash, main wash, and
rinse phases of the programme are longer
and the water consumption level is higher.
For this reason the programme duration, water
and energy consumption levels can vary within
the stated range for Auto programme (see
Washing programmes chart).
During the Auto programme the temperature
of the main wash water is also automatically
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							adjusted between 45°C and 70°C depending
on the amount of soil on the dishes.
First use
Before using your dishwasher for the first time:
• Ensure that the electrical and water connec-
tions comply with the installation instructions
• Remove all packaging from inside the appli-
ance
• Set the water softener• Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container
and then fill with dishwasher salt
• Fill the rinse aid dispenser
If you want to use combi detergent tablets such
as: 3 in 1, 4 in 1, 5 in 1 etc... set the Multi-
Tab function (see Multi-Tab function).
Set the water softener
The dishwasher is equipped with a water
softener designed to remove minerals and salts
from the water supply, which would have a det-
rimental or adverse effect on the operation of
the appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals and
salts, the harder your water is. Water hardness
is measured in equivalent scales, German de-grees (°dH), French degrees (°TH) and mmol/
l (millimol per litre - international unit for the
hardness of water).
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.
Water hardnessAdjusting the water hardness
settingUse of salt
°dH°THmmol/lmanuallyelectronically
51 - 7091 - 1259,1 - 12,52level 10yes
43 - 5076 - 907,6 - 8,92level 9yes
37 - 4265 - 756,5 - 7,52level 8yes
29 - 3651 - 645,1 - 6,42level 7yes
23 - 2840 - 504,0 - 5,02level 6yes
19 - 2233 - 393,3 - 3,92level 5yes
15 - 1826 - 322,6 - 3,21level 4yes
11 - 1419 - 251,9 - 2,51level 3yes
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							Water hardnessAdjusting the water hardness
settingUse of salt
°dH°THmmol/lmanuallyelectronically
4 - 107 - 180,7 - 1,81level 2yes
< 4< 7< 0,71level 1no
The water softener must be set in both ways:
manually, using the water hardness dial and
electronically.
Setting the water softener manually (see table)
Set switch to position 1 or
2The water softener is factory set at position 2.
Setting the water softener
electronically (see table)
The dishwasher is factory set at level 5.
BC A
1. Press the On/Off button. The dishwasher
must be in setting mode.2. Simultaneously press and hold function
buttons B and C until the lights of the func-
tion buttons A, B and C start flashing.
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