Zanussi Zdts 101 User Manual

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.
Use of 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...

– 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-...

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. 
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...

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...

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...

ponents are identified by markings, e.g. >PEPS

Fault code and malfunctionPossible cause and solution
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 will
continue from the point at which it was inter-
rupted.
If the malfunction or fault code reappears con-
tact the Service Force Centre.
For other...

The wash results are not satisfactory
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 (cm)44,6 x 81,8-89,8 x 55,5
Electrical connection
Voltage -...