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Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. 
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.

Important:

If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a 
charge will be made even if the appliance is in guarantee.

6

Something not working

Symptom

Solution

The machine will not start 

The door has not been properly closed.

The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.

There is a power failure.

The machine does not fill with water

Ensure the water tap is open.

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 filters are blocked

Clean the filters (refer to "Maintenance and cleaning").

The spray arms are not rotating

Ensure the crockery is loaded correctly.

The dishwasher will not drain

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 instructions for connecting 
to the waste.

There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.

The machine is noisy

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 dishes are not quite dry

The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used.

The dishes are not clean (poor wash)

The baskets are too full.

The dishes have not been arranged properly.

The spray arms do not rotate

The spray arms are clogged.

The filters are clogged.

The filters are not in the correct position.

Not enough detergent has been used or it is unsuitable.

The detergent is old or has gone hard.

The salt container cap is not properly closed.

The washing programme selected is too gentle.

If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your
local Service Force Centre, quoting the model and serial
number. This information can be found on the rating plate
located on the right hand side of the dishwasher door.

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 yourself. 
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Service Force Centre. 
Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Prod.No. ........ Ser. No. .........

Mod. ........

RA01

Summary of Contents for DWS 909

Page 1: ...DISHWASHER DWS 909 INSTRUCTION BOOK 152980 65 1 UK ...

Page 2: ...r 11 Lower spray arm 12 Upper spray arm 13 Upper basket 14 Worktop 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IN68 1 ON OFF indicator light 2 ON OFF push button 3 Programme guide 4 Door handle 5 Programme marker 6 Programme selector dial 7 Programme sequence indicator As the programme progresses the programme selector dial turns to show the phase in the wash programme the appliance has reached Prewash Rinse...

Page 3: ...e 1 hot rinse 1 cold rinse to avoid food scraps from sticking together Testing programme for EN 50242 see Hints for Test Centres 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 25 g 5 g 30 g 30 g A On Off On Off On Off On Off B C D Before starting any test it is necessary to fill completely wit...

Page 4: ...on The On Off indicator light will come on and the machine will start 9 At the end of the washing programme At the end of the programme the dishwasher will automatically stop The On Off indicator light remains on until the On Off push button is depressed 10 Switch off the dishwasher Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On Off push button and open the door Wait a few minutes before removing th...

Page 5: ...n two parts which can be separated to give greater loading flexibility To separate the two parts slide them horizontally in opposite directions and pull them apart To reassemble reverse the procedure The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates dessert plates saucers dinner plates of up to 25 cm in diameter salad bowls cups and glasses Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so t...

Page 6: ...imply unscrew the two rear retaining screws move the top to the required position and then retighten the screws Fitting under a counter kitchen worktop or sink By removing the machine s worktop you can install it under a close fitting sink unit or a pre existing top providing the dimensions of the recess correspond to those shown in the picture Proceed as follows Remove the machine s worktop by un...

Page 7: ...red taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Zanussi Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outsi...

Page 8: ...r 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 in operation Always turn off the appliance befor...

Page 9: ...cally 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 uns...

Page 10: ...le 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 the lid 4 If the programme has a pre...

Page 11: ... 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 12: ... drain filter should be pointing towards the front of the appliance 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 ne...

Page 13: ...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 14: ... 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 diameter of the hose provided The sink...

Page 15: ...9 3 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 ...

Page 16: ...chen 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 Household Appliances Limited 2002 1 02 02 Subject to change without notice ...

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