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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 left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the
relevant safety information. 

This information has been provided in the interest of your safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the
appliance. 

If you are unsure about any aspect of the information in this book, please contact our customer care department on 08705
727 727

Installation

Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never 
connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is 
damaged, you should contact your supplier. 

For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications 
or attempt to modify this product in any way. 

Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this 
appliance should be carried out by a qualified and 
competent person.

Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not 
stand on the electrical supply cable.

The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to 
prevent damage to hydraulic components.

Child safety 

This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.

Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls 
or play with the product. 

Packaging parts may be dangerous for children, who could 
even be suffocated! You should therefore keep all 
packaging well away from children.

The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent 
residues may still be present in your machine. Keep 
children well away from your dishwasher when the door is 
open.

Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach. 

Your dishwasher in day-to-day 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, especially during the washing 
phase, hot water may escape. However, if the door is 
opened, a safety device ensures that the machine stops. 

Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) specifically 
designed for use in dishwashers. 

Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a 
potential hazard. 

Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives 
must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. 

Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed 
when it is not being loaded or unloaded. In this way you will 
avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting 
themselves. 

When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an 
open door can be a hazard. 

Do not sit or stand on the open door. 

Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the 
water supply after use. 

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. 

Disposal

Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly.
All packaging materials can be recycled.

Plastic parts are marked with standard international
abbreviations:
>PE<

for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material.

>PS<

for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-
free).

>POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.

Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper
and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for
recycling.
As and when you cease to use your dishwasher and withdraw
it from service, your should render it unserviceable before
having it disposed of.

Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your
dishwasher or otherwise endanger their lives. Therefore cut off
the power supply cable and make the door closing device
unusable to prevent children from being trapped inside.

For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling
centre or to your dealer who may, for a small contribution to
the costs, dispose it for you.

The symbol 

on the product or on its packaging indicates

that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. 
For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Economical and
ecological dishwashing

Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.

Do not pre-wash under running water. 

Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of 
the soiling on the dishes.

Do not use more detergent, dishwasher salt and rinse aid 
than is recommended in these operating instructions and by 
the manufacturer of the respective product.

Safety instructions

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Summary of Contents for ZDI 6896 SX

Page 1: ...DISHWASHER ZDI 6896 SX INSTRUCTION BOOK 152956 59 1 UK www zanussi co uk ...

Page 2: ...iods of non operation 16 Frost precautions 16 Moving the machine 16 What to do when 17 Service and Spare Parts 19 Customer Care Department 19 Guarantee Conditions 20 Installation instructions 21 Building in 21 Levelling 21 Fixing to adjacent units 21 Water supply connections 21 Water outlet hose connection 22 Electrical connection 22 Hints for test centres 23 Contents 2 Dimensions Width 59 6 cm He...

Page 3: ...en it is not being loaded or unloaded In this way you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves When finishing loading or unloading close the door as an open door can be a hazard Do not sit or stand on the open door Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply after use This product should be serviced by an authorised service engineer and on...

Page 4: ...n until the number of desired hours and the corresponding symbol are displayed press the confirm start button Confirm start button is necessary to confirm the memorise any option start a washing programme Cancel button This function allows you to cancel a washing programme in progress cancel the setting of an option It is also possible to return to the factory setting for the following options LAN...

Page 5: ...rgents with caustic components for low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes RINSE AID Allows you to deactivate or activate the dosage of rinse aid YES rinse aid dosage activated NO rinse aid dosage deactivated ECO DRY Allows you to shorten the drying phase to only 15 minutes It is not available with all washing programmes see Washing programmes chart YES option activated the symbo...

Page 6: ...he following meaning Delay start fixed in setting mode flashing when in progress Extra rinse option is illuminated when this option is active 3 in 1 detergent option is illuminated when the function for the use of 3 in 1 combi detergents is active Eco dry option is illuminated when this option is active Exclusion of the volume for alarm and end of programme audible signals Symbols indicate the var...

Page 7: ...ness dial and electronically using the option selection button option WATER HARDNESS a Setting manually 1 Open the dishwasher s door 2 Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher 3 Turn the water hardness dial to position 1 or 2 see table 4 Replace the lower basket The dishwasher is factory set at position 2 b Setting electronically Follow the instructions given in the paragraph The control panel ...

Page 8: ...nnel provided pour in the salt until the container is full 4 Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket 5 Replace on the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click The salt container will require topping up periodically The salt refilling is indicated by a flashing message in the display REFILL SALT This occurs only during the ...

Page 9: ... by means of the 6 position selector position 1 minimum dosage position 6 maximum dosage The dose is factory set in position 4 Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing Reduce it if there are sticky whitish streaks on the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades Top up the rinse aid when REFILL RINSE AID appears in the display This occurs o...

Page 10: ...s The lower basket The lower 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 spray arms can turn freely The rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots pans and bowls In daily use 10 For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery dish...

Page 11: ...it The cutlery basket is in 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 24 cm in diameter salad bowls cups and glasses Arrange items on and und...

Page 12: ...en door can be a hazard Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers We recommend the use of Finish detergents Using no more then the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution Please observe the manufacturer s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging Fill with detergent 1 If the lid is closed press release butt...

Page 13: ...lling of the rinse aid dispenser is no longer necessary In this case the rinse aid indicator light will always remain illuminated when the machine is switched on Special salt for dishwasher must still be used Use of 3 in 1 combi detergents General advice These products are detergents with integrated and combined detergent rinse aid and salt functions 1 Before using these products you should first ...

Page 14: ...ssure and the temperature of the water and also by the variations of the power supply The programme duration is visible in the display when the setting of the programme occurs The setting of the various options may modify the duration of the programme that will be automatically updated in the display Washing programmes 14 Degree of soil and type of load Heavy soil Crockery cutlery pots and pans Pr...

Page 15: ...pears in the display Press the confirm start button The wash programme will start automatically 8 To cancel a wash programme in progress Press cancel button The message CONFIRM CANCEL appears in the display Press the confirm start button The dishwasher returns to setting mode and the message CHOOSE PROGRAMME is displayed If a new washing programme will be selected check that there is detergent in ...

Page 16: ...ean both faces thoroughly 7 Put the flat filter C back in the base of the washing compartment 8 Place the coarse filter A in the microfilter B and press together 9 Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the handle clockwise to the stop During this process ensure that the flat filter does not protrude above the base of the washing compartment Attention Under no circumstances may th...

Page 17: ... THE TAP appears The machine does not fill with water In the display the message DRAIN BLOCKED appears The dishwasher will not drain In the display the code appears Fault code message Possible cause Solutions The water tap is blocked or furred with limescale The water tap is turned off The filter where present in the threaded hose fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked The water inlet hose ha...

Page 18: ...treaks milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes Decrease rinse aid dosing Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes Increase rinse aid dosing The detergent may be the cause Contact the detergent manufacturer s consumer care line If after all these checks the problem persists contact your local Service Force Centre quoting the model Mod product number PNC and serial number S N Thi...

Page 19: ...ar and concise details of the fault 4 The model and serial number 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 The Republic of Ireland please contact us at the address below Zanussi Electrolux Group Irl Ltd Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel 353 0 1...

Page 20: ... 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 with you to your new ...

Page 21: ... must be secured against tilting Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed under is suitably secured to a fixed structure adjacent kitchen units cabinets wall Water supply connections This dishwasher must be plumbed into a cold water supply For making the connection itself the coupling nut fitted to the machine s supply hose is designed to screw onto a 3 4 inch gas thread spout The water pr...

Page 22: ... Electrical connection This appliance must be earthed The manufacturer declines any responsibility should this safety measure not be observed If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for the socket it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Important The wires on the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown ...

Page 23: ... out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Washing programmes chart Hints for test centres 23 Load 12 standard place settings Rinse aid setting position 4 Type III Detergent dosage 5 g 25 g Type B Arrangement lower basket Arrangement upper basket Arrangement cutlery basket Cup racks position A ...

Page 24: ...ances 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 2005 03 07 Subject to change without notice ...

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