Zanussi Zdt 311 User Manual

							3.
Press function button A, the lights function
buttons B and C turn off while the light of
function button A goes flashing, at the
same time the end of programme indica-
tor light starts to flash, along with a se-
quence of intermittent audible signals. The
current level is indicated by the number of
flashes of the end of programme indicator
light with a sequence of intermittent audible
signals and a pause of a few seconds.
Examples:
5 flashes / 5 intermittent audible signals,
pause,
5 flashes / 5 intermittent audible signals,
pause, etc...= level 5
6 flashes / 6 intermittent audible signals,
pause,6 flashes / 6 intermittent audible signals,
pause, etc...= level 6
4. To change the level press the function but-
ton A. Each time button is pressed the level
changes (For the selection of a new level
see the chart).
Examples:
If the current level is 5, by pressing function
button A once, level 6 is selected. If the
current level is 10, by pressing button A
once, level 1 is selected.
5. To memorise the operation, switch off the
dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button.
Filling with dishwasher salt
  CAUTION!
Use only special salt suitable for dishwashers.
Unscrew the cap.Only before filling with
salt for the first time, fill
the salt container with wa-
ter.Using the funnel provided,
pour in the salt until the
container is filled with salt.
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							Remove any trace of salt.Replace the cap tightly
turning it clockwise until it
stops with a click.IMPORTANT!
Immediately start a complete programme.
IMPORTANT!
Water will overflow from the container as salt is added.
IMPORTANT!
Top up the special salt when the light on the
control panel illuminates.
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.
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							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.
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
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							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.
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.
Long blades knives stored in an upright position are a
potential hazard. Long and/or sharp items of cutlery
such as carving knives must be placed horizontally in
the removable knife basket, which is positioned at the
rear of the upper basket.  
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							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.
The two rows of prongs on
the lower basket can be
easily lowered to allow
you to load pots, pans and
bowls.   
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.
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							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.
Use of detergent
IMPORTANT!
Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers.Observe the manufacturer’s dosing and stor-
age recommendations.
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							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.
Multi-Tab function
BC A
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							This appliance is equipped with the Multi-Tab
function, that allows the use of the Multi-Tab
 combi detergent tablets.
These products are detergents with a combined
cleaning, rinsing and salt functions. They can
also contain other different agents depending
on which kind of tablets you choose (3 in 1,
4 in 1, 5 in 1 etc...)
Check whether these detergents are suitable
for your water hardness. See the manufactur-
ers instructions.
Once this function is selected it will remain ac-
tive also for the following washing programmes.
With the selection of this function the inflow of
rinse aid and salt from each respective supply
container is automatically deactivated and also
the indicator lights for salt and rinse aid are de-
activated.
Select the Multi-Tab function before the start
of a washing programme.
With the use of the Multi-Tab function, the cy-
cle durations may change.
Once the programme is running, the Multi-Tab
function can NO longer be changed.
If you want to exclude the Multi-Tab function
you have to cancel the programme setting and
then deactivate the Multi-Tab function. In this
case you have to set a washing programme
(and desired options) again.
Activation/deactivation of the Multi-Tab
function
Press simultaneously the two buttons posi-
tioned over the Multi-Tab symbol, until the
Multi-Tab function indicator light illuminates.
This means that the function is active.
To deactivate the function press the same but-
tons again until the indicator light correspond-
ing to the Multi-Tab function symbol turns off.IMPORTANT!
If the drying results are not satisfactory we sug-
gest that you:
1. Fill up the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
2. Activate the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Set the rinse aid dosage to position 2.
• The activation/deactivation of the rinse aid
dispenser can only be possible with the
Multi-Tab function active.
Activation/deactivation of the
rinse aid dispenser
1. Press the On/Off button. The dishwasher
must be in setting mode.
2.
Press simultaneously buttons B and C, un-
til the indicator lights of buttons A, B, and
C start flashing.
3.
Press button B, the indicator lights of but-
tons A and C turn off while the indicator
light of button B goes on flashing.
4. To activate the rinse aid dispenser, press
button B again, the end of programme in-
dicator light illuminates, indicating that the
rinse aid dispenser has been activated.
5. To memorise the operation, switch off the
dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button.
6. To deactivate the rinse aid dispenser
again, follow the above instructions until
the end of programme indicator light turns
off.
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							IMPORTANT!
If you decide to turn back to the use of standard
detergent system we advise that you:
1. Deactivate the Multi-Tab function.
2. Fill up the salt container and the rinse aid
dispenser again.
3. Adjust the water hardness setting to the
highest setting and perform 1 normal wash-
ing programme without loading any dishes.4. Adjust the water hardness setting accord-
ing to the hardness of the water in your
area.
5. Adjust the rinse aid dosage.
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.• 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.
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							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.  
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.
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