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DISHWASHER

DES 959

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

152985 29/0

UK

Summary of Contents for DES 959

Page 1: ...DISHWASHER DES 959 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 152985 29 0 UK ...

Page 2: ...ods of non operation 19 Frost precautions 19 Moving the machine 19 Something not working 20 Protection against flooding 21 Service and spare parts 21 Customer Care Department 21 Guarantee conditions 22 Hints for test centres 23 Technical specifications 23 For the installer Installation instructions 24 Water supply connections 24 Water outlet hose connection 25 Electrical connection 26 Adjusting th...

Page 3: ...open door Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply after use Care should be taken when cleaning the bottom door seal and hinge area as any exposed metal edges may cut if care is not taken This product should be serviced by an authorised Service engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yours...

Page 4: ... start of the programme to be delayed by a minimum of 1 hour up to 12 hours 7 Half load push button By pressing this push button washing can be confined to a single basket The indicator light corresponding to the selected basket comes on and for some programmes the prewash phase will be automatically excluded This option is not available with the RINSE programme This option is useful and economica...

Page 5: ...inse aid Illuminates when the rinse aid has run out to remind you to refill the rinse aid dispenser 10 Programme phase indicator lights Each phase is indicated with a symbol Prewash Rinse and Hold Wash Rinse Drying As soon as you select a washing programme all the phases of the chosen programme will illuminate As the programme progresses only the phase under way will illuminate At the end of the p...

Page 6: ... you determine the cause of any problems see Something not working An intermittent audible signal informs you that an alarm is activated To deactivate these audible signals press simultaneously and keep pressed both LIGHT and AA SPECIAL push buttons after about 3 seconds an intermittent audible signal informs you that the audible signals have been deactivated To reactivate these audible signals pr...

Page 7: ...ustment of the water softener is possible only with the machine in setting mode To select a different level proceed as follows 1 Press LIGHT and DELAY push buttons simultaneously for about 5 seconds In the display appears a L followed by a number which corresponds to the current level 2 Press within 5 seconds the DELAY push button as many times as necessary until the required level appears in the ...

Page 8: ... before filling with salt for the first time 3 Using the funnel 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 You are re...

Page 9: ...se aid indicator light on the control panel illuminates Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill Do not put liquid detergent in the rinse aid compartment Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash Adjusting the dose According to the finish and drying results obtained adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 positio...

Page 10: ...wer basket is designed to take saucepans lids plates salad bowls cutlery etc Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket ensuring that the upper spray arm can turn freely The two rear rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots pans and bowls To lower the prongs Slightly pull them upward and let them drop down see picture To...

Page 11: ...dles protrude from the bottom of the basket obstructing the lower spray arm load the cutlery with the handles facing upwards Ensure that cutlery is positioned in the compartments and that soiled surfaces do not touch each other For best results use the cutlery grids inserts provided Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them from sticking together Silver cutlery tends to go black if mixed with ...

Page 12: ...ower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position To move to the higher position proceed as follows 1 Pull out the basket until it stops 2 Carefully lift both sides upwards until the mechanism is engaged and the basket is stable When the top basket is in the higher position it will only take plates up to 20 cm in diameter and you will not be able to use the raised cup racks To lower...

Page 13: ... amount also contributes to reducing pollution Compact detergents with enzymes In these compact powders the environmentally unfriendly components have been replaced by natural enzymes and other more biodegradable substances The enzymes deploy their full dirt dissolving power at a temperature as low as 50 C By choosing the Bio 50 C programmes you can therefore achieve the same cleaning results that...

Page 14: ...items should not be washed in the dishwasher unless they are sold as dishwasher proof Cutlery with 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...

Page 15: ...o 50 C 2 cold rinses 1 hot rinse Turbo drying Cold prewash Main wash up to 45 C 2 cold rinses 1 hot rinse Turbo drying Main wash up to 50 C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse 1 cold rinse to avoid food scraps from sticking together This is a special programme for quick washing a full load of lightly soiled dishes glasses and crockery except pots so that you may re use them promptly By pressing this push but...

Page 16: ...tergent 7 Close the dishwasher door 8a Setting and starting the programme without delay start Press the push button corresponding to the desired programme The indicator lights of the programme and all the phases the programme consists of will come on In the digital display appears the duration in minutes of the programme Select if necessary the washing on only one basket by pressing the half load ...

Page 17: ...he dishwasher has returned to setting mode and is now possible to select a new washing programme 10 At the end of the washing programme The dishwasher will automatically stop and an intermittent audible signal informs you that the programme has ended Three horizontal lines will appear in the digital display and all the indicator lights of the phases will turn off To return to setting mode press an...

Page 18: ...t the filter by pushing it back to its original position until it engages Cleaning the large filter Every month If necessary clean the large filter B on both sides under running water using a brush To remove the large filter 1 Remove the spray arm by pulling it upwards on one side 2 Turn the column C anticlockwise by 90 and then slide out the filter 3 Once cleaned refit it following the above inst...

Page 19: ...ouring pads or solvent acetone trichloroethylene etc Prolonged periods of non operation If you are not using the machine for any period of time you are advised to 1 Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water 2 Fill the rinse aid dispenser 3 Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells 4 Leave the inside of the machine clean Frost precautions Avoid placing the machine...

Page 20: ...pen with water Ensure the mains water supply has not been cut off The inlet hose may be squashed or bent Reposition the hose The inlet hose may be blocked Switch off the water supply and clean the filter The dishwasher will not drain Alarm AL6 The drain hose may be squashed or bent Reposition the hose The sink may be blocked Clear any blockages The drain hose extension is not correct Follow the in...

Page 21: ...05 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area Service Centre addresses can be found in the accompanying Customer Care book Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something Not Working and have the model number and purchase date to hand In guarantee customers should ensure that the chec...

Page 22: ... incurred for calls 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 manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves...

Page 23: ...e dispenser UI48 US66 Arrangement upper basket Arrangement lower basket US67 Arrangement knife basket UI69 Arrangement cutlery basket Dimensions Width 60 cm Height with worktop 85 cm Height without worktop 82 cm Max depth 61 cm Max depth with open door 115 2 cm Electrical connection Voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Motor rating during wash 200 W Power of heating element 2100 W Overall power 2300 W Water su...

Page 24: ... water pressure must be within the limits given in the technical specifications Your local Water Authority will advise you on the average mains pressure in your area The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks Avoid bends or kinks in the hose which could prevent o...

Page 25: ...ht or left of the dishwasher Ensure the hose 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 dia...

Page 26: ...ug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow 2 Connect the Blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black 3 Connect the Brown live wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a 13amp BSI362 fuse Only ASTA or BSI fuses should ...

Page 27: ...as follows Remove the machine s worktop by unscrewing the two rear retaining screws pull from the front and slide out the rear slots lifting the worktop Insert the machine after adjusting height and levelling with the adjustable feet When inserting the machine ensure that the water inlet and drain hoses are not kinked or squashed Levelling Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealin...

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