Zanussi EDW 407-2 Use & Care Manual
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1. press to switch off E Mains on Indicator This light will come on when the start button is pressed and the machine starts to operate It will not go out until the switch is pressed to turn the machine off once the dishwashing cycle has been completed 12 F Wash Cycle Phase Indicator This shows which phase the machine has reached and will help to assess how much longer the programme will take to complete and also indicates that the cycle is proceeding normally I Prewash am Main wash t Cold rinses Warm rinse 5 Residual heat G Programme Selector Dial This is marked with letter A D The programme guide A helps you to decide which programme to select see also Wash Programme Chart page 21 To set the machine to the chosen programme push the dial and turn it clockwise until the index points exactly to the letter for the required programme Using your machine Open the machine by pulling the handle outwards To close the door push it back until you feel it click Water Softening The dishwasher has a completely automatic water softener All you need to do is to fill the container with salt and then recharge it with more salt The water softener prevents limestone and mineral salts present in water to varying degrees depositing on crockery and forming whitish marks which make the crockery look dull Softened water improves the cleaning action and after rinsing the crockery and glass2. B Remove any food scraps and clean thoroughly with a stiff saucepan brush and hot sudsy water The large fine mesh filter A should be thoroughly cleaned about every two months To remove the filter A first take off the bottom spray arm by releasing the securing catches D fig 19 and lifting it up Unlock the base of the spray arm E fig 19 and then lift out the filter Clean it with a stiff saucepan brush and hot sudsy water Replace the filters and the spray arm making sure that all the parts are securely in position Important Never use the dishwasher unless the filters and spray arm are firmly in the correct position Cleaning the Spray Arm Nozzles The holes in the spray arm nozzles must be kept free of scraps for the efficiency of the washing action Inspect the spray arms regularly When thorough cleaning is necessary remove the bottom spray arm by releasing it from its securing catches and pulling it out See fig 19 Wash the spray arm in hot sudsy water using a stiff saucepan brush if necessary to remove scraps Reassemble carefully making sure the catches are secure To clean the top spray arm and nozzles slide out the top basket then unhook the spray arm from the central support see fig 16 Remove and wash the parts as above Reassemble the parts carefully Cleaning the Cabinet Wipe the outside of the cabinet and control panel regularly with a soft damp cloth When necessary use
3. programme Starting the Machine Turn on the water tap or taps which supply the machine Make sure that the machine is plugged into the electric Socket and that the switch if any is on Close the door of the machine firmly after loading it and adding the detergent Turn the programme selector knob clockwise until the index points exactly to the required programme letter If required delay the starting of the machine by means of the Delay Timer B The On off button must always be pressed last 20 Stopping the Machine The machine will stop automatically at the end of the wash cycle but the pilot light will remain on until the On off Button is pressed To stop the machine during a wash cycle press the On off Button To restart the machine press the On off Button again and the wash cycle will resume where it was interrupted At the end of the wash cycle press the On eff Button turn off the water supply switch off the electricity and unplug the machine Warning Do not open the door while the machine is working There is a safety device incorporated which automatically stops the machine if it is opened accidentally seusrp eu 0 Sup ons amp ep ou ur 197V pue Zup wo sdezos pege duroo eq 03 poogj 1uoAe1d 07 9SUL P00 a ploy 2 esury peog penred pl 9SULI JOY T xogno pue SOSULI p oo z ysemoid ou AIOI 789 03 dn USEM ureur 4 1049 9 TeS3eAtu pe ros ATTeULION 9SULI JOY T Jo no pue sued S9SULI p
4. should look clean and shining Filling the Salt Container Important When the machine is new carry out one complete wash cycle with an empty machine before filling the salt container with salt To fill the container unscrew the cap fig 7 and using the funnel supplied with the machine pour 1 5 Kg 3lb coarse salt into it Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the thread of the screw or on the gasket Screw the cap on tightly Important Use only coarse salt which is often available from garden centres or salt sold specifically for dishwashers When necessary always refill the container immediately before starting a complete wash cycle not before Rinse and Hold so that any salt granules or salt water which may flow out of the container which will always have some water in it during the refilling will not remain on the bottom of the tub without being properly diluted The water softener will need refilling approximately every 20 washes Adjusting the Water Softener The hardness of water varies according to the area in which you live The harder the water the more limestone and mineral salt it contains Ask your Water Board to tell you the degree of water hardness in your area The water softener in this machine is pre set for water having a maximum hardness of 21 degrees Clarke This setting is satisfactory in most areas If however you live in an area where the water is particu
5. the drain hose is not kinked or squashed in such a way as to obstruct the flow of water Secondly if the drain hose supplied with the machine is not long enough to reach the desired discharge point it can be replaced with a hose of the same internal diameter up to 2 m long see your local Service Network or installer Electrical connections This Zanussi dishwasher is fitted with a moulded on 13 amp plug ready to be plugged straight into an ordinary 13 amp power socket The only maintenance required is if the fuse needs replacing To replace use a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse Only ASTA approved fuses should be used If the fuse blows you can replace it in the following way Remove the plug from the power socket and use a small screwdriver to lever out the red plastic fuse carrier located between the plug prongs together with the fuse Remove the old fuse and replace it with a new 13 amp ASTA approved fuse and clip the carrier back into the plug The fuse cover carrier must be replaced in the event of changing the fuse The correct fuse cover carrier colour is the one shown by the coloured insert at the base of the prong face of the plug The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost A replacement cover carrier can be obtained from your local Zanussi Service Network addresses of which are listed in the enclosed Zanussi Service and Spares Nationwide leaflet If the plug is not suitable it must be cut o
6. THE USE AND C4 ZANUSSI DISHWASHER The appliance of science RENE SE CRI MM NRI Rs ES AEE E STE Se TA ta ei It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner or should you move house and leave the appliance always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings Dishwasher warnings THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY YOU MUST READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE Unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use Any plumbing work to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the products This product should be serviced by an authorised Zanussi Network Service Centre and only genuine Zanussi spare parts should be used It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the product in any way Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Zanussi dishwashers are designed to be us
7. a liquid kitchen or household cleaner to remove bad marks rinse with a damp cloth and rub up with a soft duster Never use abrasive cleaners which could damage the surface If the machine is not going to be used for some time take the following precautions Unplug the machine and turn off the water supply Fill up the rinse aid container Make sure that the tub is clean by carrying out the Rinse and Hold programme and then dry the inside thoroughly Leave the door ajar Making the most of your Machine Be careful always to load the racks correctly It is more economical and efficient to wash a full load of crockery etc than a half one even if you only have to do this once a day Load the baskets immediately after clearing the table If the crocks etc are greasy and there are not enough to justify doing a full cycle set the machine to do the Rinse and Hold programme Once the machine is full select the correct programme and wash a load If you have to buy more crockery pots and pans check that they are dishwasher proof This will be marked on the crockery on the packing material or in the brochure or leaflet If in doubt ask the retailer Silver tableware and cutlery can be washed safely in the dishwasher but make sure it is not touching any stainless steel items If it is there could be a chemical reaction between the two metals caused by the oxidizing effect of soapy water resulting in spots on the sil
8. d maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us The appliance is still in the possession of the original purchaser All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Zanussi Network Service Centre or the Zanussi Authorised TV Service Dealer Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property Exclusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right machines improperly installed or calls to machines outside the UK and the Republie of Ireland Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are the subject of rental agreements Television receivers routine adjustment or poor reception resulting from a source outside of the receiver or five years ZANUSSI 5 YEAR COVER CONDITIONS For a once only payment you can extend your Standard Guarantee to 5 years All the conditions and exclusions of the Standard Guarantee apply Notes 1 Products supplied as seconds refurbished damaged or shop soiled are not eligible for Zanussi 5 Year Cover 2 The issue of a cover does NOT by virtue of our having done so nullify the exclusions 3 The Engineer will need to check the details of your Cover card and may make a charge fo
9. ed for washing normal household utensils Items that are contaminated by petrol paint steel or iron debris corrosive acidic or alkaline chemicals are not to be washed in a dishwasher When finishing loading or unloading close the door as an open door can be a hazard If your house is fitted with a water softening unit it is not necessary to add salt to the water softening unit in the dishwasher Do not put in your dishwasher Cutlery with wooden or horn handles or glued parts bronze cutlery saucepans with wooden handles unless they are sold as dishwasher proof aluminium ware crystal ware leaded glass plastic articles unless sold as dishwasher proof antique china or fine decorated china unless sold as dishwasher proof Always check with ae pea of the item if in any oubt A chemical reaction can occur between silver cutlery and stainless steel cutlery As a precaution do not wash together Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst the appliance is in operation Always turn off the appliance before opening the door Built in dishwashers only The appliance must be secured to the underside of the worktop using the brackets provided Failure to do this could result in an unstable appliance which may cause damage or injury Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning Refer to yo
10. er slightly from that shown in the instruction book 6 Installation Positioning Apart from the need to position your dishwasher close to an existing water supply and waste outlet long runs of new pipework can be expensive you can put it almost anywhere you please either on its own or incorporated into a run of standard metric kitchen units If you choose the latter option you will find that the machine has a number of useful features making it easier to blend in with the units Firstly the machine can be set hard against walls and adjacent units there is no need to leave a gap all round and the dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned to the right or left to suit the installation see fig 1 Secondly the integral worktop may be adjusted by up to 25 mm 1 inch either forwards or backwards to align it with any adjacent units worktops To do this simply remove the screws from the brackets beneath the worktop s front lip see fig 2 make the desired realignment and replace the screws to fix the worktop in place Alternatively if you prefer to install the machine beneath an existing worktop the machine s integral worktop can be removed merely by removing the front securing screws as above and releasing the worktop from its rear catch This done the dishwasher will fit into a recess of the dimensions given in figure 3 Building in instructions To give the dishwas
11. ff and the appropriate plug fitted The cut off plug should be disposed of to prevent the hazard of electric shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 amp socket in another part of the house The flex wires are colour coded as follows Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live Make sure you connect each wire to the correct terminal inside the plug The plug s terminals may be colour coded in the same way as the wires If not the earth terminal will either be coloured green green yellow or be marked with the letter E or be marked with the symbol The neutral terminal will either be coloured black or be marked with the letter N The live terminal will either be coloured red or be marked with the letter L Warning This appliance must be earthed The manufacturer declines to accept any liability should this safety measure not be observed This appliance complies with EEC directive number 82 499 of 7 6 82 relating to radio interference suppression 11 User instructions A Programme Guide This chart shows the different wash programmes available For a detailed explanation of the programmes see the wash programme guide on page 21 B Delay Timer This allows you to delay the start of the machine for a maximum of 12 hours Turn the dial until the index points exaetly to the number of hours which you require to delay the start of the programme for C On off Button Press to start
12. her a completely built in look both the door and lower panel can be covered with sheets of plastic laminate you must provide these yourself to match the doors of adjacent units To fit these decor panels start by loosening the bottom panel s retaining screws see fig 4 and freeing it from its top catch Make sure these screws are not removed completely Next remove the plastic trim screwed to both the door and lower panel fit the covering sheets of plastic laminate and clamp them in position by replacing the plastic trims Finally hook the lower panel onto its top catch and retighten the lower retaining Screws Please note The decor panels should be fitted before building the appliance in Water supply connections This Zanussi dishwasher may be connected to either a hot or cold water supply and for convenience it is well worth having it permanently plumbed in Just make sure that the water pressure is within the limits given in the technical data and in the case of a hot water supply that the temperature never exceeds 70 C 158 F Your local Water Authority will advise you on the average mains pressure in your area Where the water is supplied via a cold water storage cistern or hot water cylinder you can work out the pressure yourself in both cases by measuring the vertical distance or head between the machine s inlet hose and the outlet from the cold water storage cistern al
13. in an appliance which you know to be working a small lamp for example If this too fails to work check the main circuit fuses in your home s consumer unit or the main fuse box Make sure the water tap is fully open Check that the door is firmly shut Check that you have set the programme selector knob correctly and pressed the start button If the machine won t fill Make sure taps and stop cocks are turned on Make sure the supply hose hoses are not sharply bent If the machine won t drain Check that the drain hose is not bent blocked or obstructed in any other way Make sure that the filter is not clogged If the crockery does not come out clean Make sure that you are using a detergent specially made for dishwashers Make sure that you are using enough detergent Check that you have loaded the crockery ete correctly Check that the spray arms are able to turn freely and that the nozzles are not blocked or obstructed Make sure that the filter is clean If you find the crockery streaked with lime deposits Check that there is enough salt in the container Check that there is enough rinse aid in the container Make sure that the quantity of rinse aid being dispensed is sufficient see page 15 If you find traces of tea and coffee or lipstick left on the crockery Make sure you are using enough detergent 25 If you think that the crockery or cutlery has a salty taste Ma
14. it it in a reverse position holes on the bottom In this way the wash efficiency is improved as the bottom basket is sprayed by both arms When the wash is completed do remember to reset the upper arm to the original position holes on the top Choosing the Right Detergent Use only top quality detergent specially made for dishwasher Filling with Detergent Add the detergent after loading the machine To do this open the detergent compartment on the inside of the door by pushing back the lid catch E fig 17 Pour the detergent into the compartment Close the lid firmly The detergent will be automatically dispensed at the right time Quantity of Detergent This depends on the brand you use on the degree of soil and the type of load Follow the directions on the powder packet As a guide use 4 tsps 25g for normal loads 5 6 tsps 30g for heavily soiled load If you don t use enough powder the results will be poor on the other hand too much powder will not improve results and will just be wasted You will soon find out the right amount to add after using the machine for a few days Programme Selection The chart on page 21 gives details of the programmes which your machine is designed to carry out You will soon discover which programmes suit your type of washing up If you half load the machine and want to make up a full load later in the day after another meal use the rinse and hold
15. ke sure that the cap of the salt container is tightly screwed down If the machine vibrates badly or is too noisy Check that the machine is absolutely level Check that there is sufficient clearance between the machine and nearby walls cabinets ete The crockery is not completely dry If the crockery remains in the machine for a long period of time after washing condensation may occur on the inner walls of the dishwasher and on the crockery itself FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE CHECKS COULD RESULT IN YOUR BEING CHARGED FOR THE SERVICE CALL WHEN REQUESTED 26 Peace of mind for twelve months ZANUSSI STANDARD GUARANTEE CONDITIONS This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights which will not be excluded or in any way diminished by the return of this guarantee card We Zanussi Ltd undertake that if within twelve months of the date of the purchase this ZANUSSI appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials we will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions The appliance has not been service
16. larly hard exceeding 21 degrees Clarke you can have the Softener adjusted to suit a hardness up to 35 degrees Clarke If it is necessary to adjust the machine call the Zanussi Service Network or a qualified plumber 14 Important If you do have the water softener adjusted to suit very hard water the salt container will need refilling more frequently Rinse Aid This special liquid is essential for good results It ensures quick drying and shiny crockery and glass by helping the water to run smoothly off the items before the salts contained in the water can leave streaks and marks The rinse aid dispenser which automatically dispenses the right amount of liquid at the right time is located inside the door of the machine next to the detergent dispenser see fig 8 To fill the dispenser press the catch A fig 9 to open the lid Pour rinse aid into the funnel The container holds approximately 110cc of rinse aid which will last for about 20 wash cycles To the left of the dispenser there is an indicator which shows the level of liquid in the dispenser B fig 9 Adjusting the Quantity of Rinse Aid It may be necessary to adjust the quantity of rinse aid dispensed if you live in either a very hard or a very soft water district More is needed for hard and less for soft water Leave the dispenser at position 1 when you first use the machine and only adjust it if after a few cycles you notice any of the fo
17. llowing A Crockery remaining dull looking and or showing occasional round spots If this is so increase the quantity of rinse aid by turning knob C fig 10 towards 4 B Crockery feeling sticky or showing whitish spots If this is so decrease the quantity of rinse aid by turning knob C fig 10 towards 1 Loading the Machine Most tableware cutlery and cookware can be safely washed in the dishwasher Check the list on page 24 and do not put these items in the machine Remove bigger scraps of food from the plates and dishes eg small bones fish bones scraps of meat and vegetables in fact anything that can be scraped off easily This will prevent the filter from clogging There is no need to rinse the crockery before putting it in the machine Open the door by pulling the handle outwards Slide each basket out to load it The lower basket is designed to take dinner plates up to 27 cm 10 6 ins diameter serving dishes cooking bowls pots pans and cutlery Cutlery should be put in the removable cutlery basket Mix spoons with knives and forks so that they will not stick together and prevent the jets of water cleaning them properly Unless your cutlery has very thin handles put it in the basket with the handles downwards If the handles are so thin that they stick through the bottom of the basket load them with the handles upwards The two diagrams fig 11and12 show how items can be arranged in the bo
18. lowing roughly 1 psi for every 2 feet As to the making of the connection itself the coupling nut fitted to the machine s supply hose is designed to screw onto either a 3 4 inch gas thread Spout or to a purpose made quick coupling tap such as the Press Block To make this easier the hose itself may be turned to the right or left In either case be sure to incorporate the strainer supplied with the machine onto the joint fig 5 Waste connections Care must also be taken over the disposal of the waste water from the machine If your dishwasher is not to be permanently plumbed in merely hook the curved end of the drain hose firmly over the edge of the kitchen sink having made sure that the sink is empty and that the waste outlet is not blocked Otherwise fit P trap and stand pipe assembly like that in figure 6 ensure the pipe has an internal diameter of at least 38 mm 1 ins and hook the drain hose into that In this case ensure that there is an air gap between the hose and the inside of the pipe to prevent the risk of dirty water being syphoned back into the machine and check that the top of the stand pipe is between 300 and 900 mm above floor level In addition make sure that the stand pipe trap assembly 300mm min 900mm max discharges into the same soil system as the kitchen sink There are just two other points to bear in mind Firstly with the machine in its permanent position do check that
19. oo g ysemoid ou 370d AIII 9 99 07 dn ysem ure q ono3s oun perpos AjeuLtoN G esug 0y T S9SULI p oo c K1opno pue sjod 2 89 01 dn usem ure ysemold uj IODO ysemoid plop V oneSJeus patos amp 19A I uordrbsop 9 49 9ururexdodq popueururooeqq ros Jo 9o18op 9UIUICISOIq pue peog jo addy soururexdodd SUTUSCA 21 Taking Care of Your Machine Important Make sure that the machine is unplugged and the water turned off before undertaking any kind of maintenance Please note when moving house make sure that the machine is not tilted too much during transport General Cleaning Inspect the filters and spray arm nozzles before reloading the machine and remove any food scraps Wipe round the rubber gasket at the bottom of the door to remove grease which tends to collect there Cleaning the Filters It is essential to clean the filter system regularly It can easily get clogged with scraps of food which will cause the machine to work inefficiently There are three filters see fig 18 below one large circular fine mesh filter A and two small cone shaped ones B amp C Inspect and if necessary clean the cone shaped filters C fits inside B after each wash cycle Remove them both by lifting the outer one B up Then remove the inner one C by squeezing the two plastic tongues at the bottom of the outer filter
20. r his services if it is not presented to him at the time of his call 4 The date of purchase or the date of initial payment deposit of the appliance will be deemed the date of commencement of cover 5 Covers issued are not refundable or transferable Guarantee Record on Appliance purchased from Guarantee card no Serial no Model no These details may be Your name taken from your Address Guarantee Record Card 28 Fel eo E o ZANUSSI appliance of science ZANUSSI Ltd Zanussi House Newbury The information in this manual is correct at time of going to press Zanussi reserve the right to alter specifications without notice 9101112 88 32292 524 0
21. ttom basket The top basket is designed to take dessert plates tea plates saucers soup plates up to 24 cm 9 4 ins diameter serving dishes cups mugs and glasses The two diagrams fig 13 and 14 show how items can be arranged in the top basket Important Be absolutely sure not to load the erockery in such a way that it obstructs the water inlet funnel at the centre of the basket After loading make sure that the spray arm can turn freely Raising and Lowering the Top Basket If you have plates over 27 cm 10 6 ins diameter and up to 31 em 12 2 ins the top basket must be raised to a higher position to accommodate them The large plates can then be stacked in the lower basket To do this take the front runner stops off the top basket see fig 15 and remove the basket Then take off the rear runner stops pull out the slides and refit them in a higher position see fig 15 Replace the rear runner stops then the basket and finally the front runner stops Note When the top basket is in the higher position it will only take plates up to 19 em 7 5 ins diameter and you will not be able to use the raised cup section Reversible spray arm If a small load of heavy soiled crockery is to be washed this can be placed only into the bottom basket At the same time the upper spray arm position should be reversed as per fig 16 To do so unhook the upper spray arm from the central support and re f
22. ur local Zanussi Network Service Centre Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts Contents Page 5 7 12 13 16 20 21 22 24 25 27 28 Specifications Installation User instructions Using your machine Loading machine Programme Selection Washing programmes Taking care of your machine Making the most of your machine Servicing ZANUSSI guarantee conditions ZANUSSI 5 year cover Please note that the specifications of your appliance may differ slightly from those shown in this leaflet Specifications Width Overall depth Overall depth with door open Height Capacity IEC place settings Supply voltage Motor rating During washing Heater element 600mm 23 6 570mm 22 4 1200mm 47 2 850mm 33 5 12 220 240V 50Hz 200W 2570W Maximum power absorbed Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 2770W Tpsi 49KN sq m 110psi 758KN sq m Decor Panel Size Width Height Door Panel 590mm 461mm Bottom Panel 590mm 114mm Thickness 4mm max 4mm max EDW 407 A Programme guide B Delay timer C On off button D Door handle E Mains on indicator F Wash cycle phase indicator G Programme selector Please note that the external appearance of your appliance may diff
23. ver As a precaution never put silver and stainless steel in the same basket Saucepans and casseroles with burnt on food should be soaked before you put them in the machine and the worst of the soil should be removed as it soaks off Saucepans and casseroles free of burnt on food can be machine washed very satisfactorily 24 Do Not Put the Following in Your Dishwasher Cutlery with wooden or horn handles or glued parts Saucepans with wooden handles unless they are sold as dishwasher proof Aluminium ware Crystal ware Plastic articles unless they are sold as dishwasher proof if you do not know don t risk it as the plastic may soften and the article will be distorted and spoiled Fine decorated and antique china Most modern china has what is known as underglaze decoration and this is usually dishwasher proof but you should always check Old china and some modern fine china has overglaze decorations which can wash off in a dishwasher so don t take risks if you have not got the manufacturer s assurance Servicing If having followed these instructions carefully your machine fails to work properly contact your local Zanussi Service Network Before you do that though it is worth making a few simple checks yourself If the machine won t start Make sure the appliance is properly plugged in and that the socket switch is in the on position Check that there is power in the socket by plugging
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