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Before using your dishwasher for the
first time:

1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply 

with the installation instructions

2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance
3. Set the water softener
4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill 

with salt

5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.

Setting 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 detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the
appliance.
The higher the content of these salts, the harder your water is.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, Clarke,
French degrees and PPM (parts per Million).
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.
The dishwasher is factory set at level 2.
If this level is not suitable for your area the softener should be
adjusted.
If your water is level 1 it is already soft and therefore
there is no need to use salt.
In this case adjust the water softener on level 1 without
using salt.

Only for dishwasher models with salt refill
indicator light:

if the water softener has been adjusted on level 1 without use
of salt, the salt refill indicator light on the control panel will
always remain illuminated when the machine is switched on.

Filling with salt

Attention!
Only use salt specifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in
dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water
softener.
Only fill with salt just before starting a washing
programme. This will prevent any grains of salt or salty
water, which may have been spilled, remaining on the
bottom of the machine, which may cause corrosion.

To fill:

1.

To fill with salt, 

unscrew the cap of the salt container.

2. Pour 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary 

only before filling with salt for the first time).

3. Using the funnel (if 

provided), pour in the salt 
until the container is full. 
Do not worry if water over 
flows from the unit when 
filling with salt, this is quite 
normal.

4. Replace the cap making 

sure that there is no trace 
of salt on the screw thread 
or on the gasket.

5. Screw on the cap tightly.

The salt container will require topping up periodically.
According to the model, an indicator reminds you when filling
with salt:

A) The salt cap has a refill 

indicator window in the 
centre. 
A green float is clearly 
visible when there is salt 
inside the container, and 
almost disappears when 
the salt has finished 
reminding you to add salt.

B) A salt indicator light on the 

control panel will come on 
when the salt has finished.

The salt indicator light on the control panel can remain
illuminated for 2-6 hours after the salt has been
replenished, assuming the dishwasher remains switched
on. If you are using salts that take longer to dissolve then
this can take longer. 
The function of the machine is not affected.

2

Before use

SR11

SALE

ZOUT

SAL

T

SALZ

SEL

SR14

Level

Water hardness

French

degrees

(°TH)

Clarke

degrees

Use

of

salt

Water 

softener

adjustment

Adjustment 

on the machine

A

*

B

PPM

(parts per

million)

1

2

3

4

5

0 - 14

15 - 39

40 - 50

51 - 70

71 - 90

0 - 10

11 - 27

28 - 35

36 - 49

50 - 63

0 - 140

141 - 390

391 - 500

501 - 700

701 - 900

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

-

-

+

-

+

NO

1

NO

1

NO

1

YES

2

YES

2

To adjust the water softener, follow the instructions given
in the chart

AA01

A

AA04

1 2

AA03

Water softener adjustment

Adjustment on the machine

A

B

*

If your appliance is type A
and adjustment is 
necessary, YES in the 
water softener chart 
indicates that the 
membrane must be pierced 
as shown.

Summary of Contents for DA 4131

Page 1: ...DISHWASHER DA 4131 Instruction Book 152968 33 1 UK ...

Page 2: ...he appliance 1 Water hardness adjustment 2 Upper basket stop 3 Salt container 4 Detergent dispenser 5 Rinse aid dispenser 6 Control panel 7 Filters 8 Lower spray arm 9 Upper spray arm 10 Upper basket 11 Levelling spacers 12 Worktop IN152 ...

Page 3: ...prevent them from sticking together The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates dessert plates saucers dinner plates of up to 24 cm in diameter salad bowls cups and glasses Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces Light items plastic bowls etc should be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move Before closing the door ensure ...

Page 4: ...ashing programme in progress Interrupt 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 To interrupt a washing programme a Open the dishwasher door the programme will stop Close the door the programme will start from the point in which it was interrupted b Press the On Off push button in this case the O...

Page 5: ...binet If the door does not close correctly loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level 820 570 600 450 IN04 Dimensions Width 45 cm Height with worktop 85 cm Height without worktop 82 cm Max depth 63 cm Max depth with open door 115 9 cm Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the Voltage inner edge of the dishwash...

Page 6: ...the fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us at the address below Zanussi Electrolux Electrolux Group Irl Ltd Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel 353 0 1 4090751 Email...

Page 7: ... to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Zanussi Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi Electrolux European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee mo...

Page 8: ...argest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx 14 billion USD in more than 150 countries around the world Electrolux plc 2003 1 06 03 ...

Page 9: ...ld not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product Keep all packaging well away from children Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach During Use Items that are contaminated by petrol paint steel or iron debris corrosive acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be washed in this dishwasher Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst the appliance is i...

Page 10: ...water which may have been spilled remaining on the bottom of the machine which may cause corrosion To fill 1 To fill with salt unscrew the cap of the salt container 2 Pour 1 litre of water inside the container this is necessary only before filling with salt for the first time 3 Using the funnel if provided pour in the salt until the container is full Do not worry if water over flows from the unit ...

Page 11: ...very day use As the gel is extra gentle is it recommended for fine bone china If using powder detergents proceed as follows 1 Open the dispenser lid by pulling the catch D 2 Add the detergent according to the recommended quantity given in the Washing programmes chart see Instruction Book Part 2 As all detergents are not the same you should also consult the instructions on the packet 3 Always close...

Page 12: ... wooden or horn handles or glued parts bronze cutlery saucepans with wooden handles aluminium ware crystal ware leaded glass plastic items antique or fine decorated china Certain types of decoration can discolour when washed in a dishwasher Crystal ware and plastic objects if not guaranteed dishwasher proof should be washed by hand Certain types of glass can also become opaque after being washed s...

Page 13: ...everse order The dishwasher must not be used without filters Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results Cleaning the filters is vital to ensure correct operation of the machine 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 p...

Page 14: ...Dishes are rattling against each other refer to Loading your machine The spray arms are knocking against the dishes Refer to Loading your machine The door is difficult to close The dishwasher is not level or not properly built in Visible lime deposits or white film Check that there is salt and that the salt cap is tight on the dishes Check that the right level of the water softener is set The dish...

Page 15: ...se is not bent or squashed as this could prevent or slow down the discharge of water If you use a drain hose extension it must be no longer than 2 metres and its internal diameter must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connections to the waste outlet must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided The sink plug m...

Page 16: ... 2 03 03 152981 73 2 This appliance complies with the following E E C Directives 73 23 or 19 2 73 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent modifications 89 336 or 3 5 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and subsequent modifications ...

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