Zanussi Zdt 6454 User Manual

							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.
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.
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							Unscrew the cap.Only before filling with
salt for the first time, fill
the salt container with
water.Using the funnel provi-
ded, pour in the salt until
the container is filled with
salt.
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 add-
ed.
IMPORTANT!
Top up the special salt when the light on the
control panel illuminates.
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							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.
CAUTION!
Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other sub-
stances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid de-
tergent). This would damage the appliance.
IMPORTANT!
Top up the rinse aid when the light on the control panel
illuminates.
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
position 4).Close the lid and press
until it locks.
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							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.
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 temper-
ature 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 spe-
cially marked as being dishwasher-safe by the
manufacturer.
• Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed fre-
quently.
• 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.
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							Load cutlery. For best re-
sults we recommend you
to use the cutlery grid
provided (if the size and
dimensions 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. Arrange serving dishes and
large lids around the edge of the basket.
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
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							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.
Open the lid.Fill in the detergent in
compartment A.Observe the dosing lev-
els.
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							For programmes with
prewash add an addition-
al detergent dose in com-
partmentB.When using detergent
tablets: place detergent
tablets in compartment
A.Close the lid. 
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
remove filters B and C.Remove filter A from the
base of the washing
compartment.
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 neces-
sary use only neutral detergents. Never use
abrasive products, scouring pads or solvent
(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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							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 unavoid-
able, empty the machine, close the appliance
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
						

							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 besolved with the help of the indications described
in the chart, without calling out an engineer.
Switch off the dishwasher and carry out the fol-
lowing suggested corrective actions.
Fault code and malfunctionPossible cause and solution
•
1 intermittent audible signal
•
continuous flashing of the light of the running
programme
•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 fit-
ting at the water inlet valve is blocked.
Clean the filter in the threaded hose fitting.
• The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid or
it is bent or squashed.
Check the water inlet hose connection.
•
2 intermittent audible signals
•
continuous flashing of the light of the running
programme
•
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.
•
3 intermittent audible signals
•
continuous flashing of the light of the running
programme
•3 flashes of the end of programme indicator
light
Anti-flood device is activatedClose the water tap and contact your local Service
Force Centre.
The programme does not start.• The dishwasher door has not been properly closed.
Close the door.
• The main plug is not plugged in.
Insert the mains plug.
• The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.
Replace the fuse.
Once these checks have been carried out;
switch on the dishwasher. The programme willcontinue from the point at which it was inter-
rupted.
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