Zanussi ZD 686 Instruction Booklet
Zanussi ZD 686 Instruction Booklet

Zanussi ZD 686 Instruction Booklet

Zanussi instruction dishwasher zd 686

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DISHWASHER
ZD 686
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
UK
152980 57/0

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  • Page 1 DISHWASHER ZD 686 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 152980 57/0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Something not working Service and spare parts Customer Care Department Guarantee conditions Zanussi Service Force Hints for test centres Technical specifications Guide to use the instruction book The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions:...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information 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.
  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Water hardness adjustment Levelling spacers Upper basket stop Salt container Lower spray arm Detergent dispenser Control panel Rating plate Rinse aid dispenser 10. Large filter 11. Central filter 12. Upper spray arm 13. Upper basket The control panel 1.
  • Page 5: Before Use

    Before use 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.
  • Page 6: Filling With Salt

    Filling with salt Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers. All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water softener. Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing programmes.
  • Page 7: Rinse Aid

    Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. The dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing programmes, depending upon the dosage setting.
  • Page 8: Using Your Appliance

    Using your appliance Loading your appliance Before placing dishes in the machine, remove any scraps of food, to avoid clogging the filters and consequently reducing the performance. Do not load very small items which can fall through the baskets. Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes.
  • Page 9: The Upper Basket

    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. If dishes are loaded in the upper basket, tilt them forwards. Arrange items on and underneath the fold-down cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces.
  • Page 10: Use Of Detergent

    Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. We recommend the use of Finish detergents which are available in the following options: Finish Double Action Tablets. Each tablet has the exact amount of detergent required, simply place in the dispenser.
  • Page 11: Hints And Tips

    Hints and tips To save energy Place dishes in the machine immediately after every meal and wait until the dishwasher is full before washing. If necessary run the Rinse and Hold programme (see "Washing Programmes" chart) so that any food scraps do not become caked on the dishes while you are waiting to run the complete wash programme.
  • Page 12: Washing Programmes

    Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil type of soil Heavy soil. INTENSIVE Crockery, cutlery, 70°C pots and pans Heavy soil. HEAVY SOIL Crockery, cutlery, 65°C pots and pans Normal soil. NORMAL Crockery and SOIL cutlery 65°C Normal soil. BIO WITH Crockery and PREWASH cutlery...
  • Page 13: Operating Sequence

    Operating sequence Check the filters Ensure they are clean and properly positioned (see "Maintenance and cleaning"). Check that there is rinse aid and salt Load the dishes Remove any scraps of food. Pull the lower basket out and arrange the saucepans, plates and cutlery in it.
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and cleaning Internal cleaning Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth. We recommend the use of Finish Dishwasher Cleaner every 3 months or run a 65°C wash without dishes using detergent.
  • Page 15: External Cleaning

    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 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.
  • Page 16: Something Not Working

    Something not working 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.
  • Page 17: Service And Spare Parts

    In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if Mod..RA01 you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Zanussi Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
  • Page 18: Guarantee Conditions

    Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi, undertake that if within 24 months of the date of 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 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.
  • Page 19: Zanussi Service Force

    To contact your local Zanussi Service Centre telephone CHANNEL ISLANDS GUERNSEY Guernsey Electricity PO Box 4 Vale, Guernsey Channel Islands JERSEY Jersey Electricity Company PO Box 45 Queens Road St Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE4 8NY SCOTLAND ABERDEEN 54 Claremont Street...
  • Page 20 To contact your local Zanussi Service Centre telephone MIDLANDS BIRMINGHAM 66 Birch Road East, (M18) Wyrley Road Ind. Estate Witton Birmingham B6 6DB BOURNE Manning Road Ind. Estate (M44) Pinfold Road Bourne PE10 9HT BRIDGNORTH 68 St. Mary’s Street (M72)
  • Page 21: Hints For Test Centres

    Hints for test centres Before starting any test it is necessary to fill completely with salt the salt container and with rinse aid the rinse aid dispenser. Test standard Reference programme: Load: Rinse aid selector: Detergent dosage : US50 Arrangement upper basket Technical specifications Dimensions...
  • Page 22: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.
  • Page 23: Water Outlet Hose Connection

    Water outlet hose connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: 1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it if necessary with a clip. 2. To a stand pipe provided with vent-hole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm. The waste connection must be at a height of between 30 cm (minimum) and 100 cm (maximum) from the bottom of the dishwasher.
  • Page 24: Electrical Connection

    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.
  • Page 25: Building-In

    Building-in This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under a kitchen counter or worksurface. It is essential that the recess dimensions indicated in the diagram are followed. No further openings for venting of the dishwasher are required, but only to let the water fill and drain hose and power supply cable pass through.
  • Page 26: The Furniture Door

    The furniture door The door on this appliance is designed for the overlay of a panel having the following dimensions: Width 596 mm Height 604 mm max Thickness 20 mm max Weight 2 - 7.5 kg max The height of the panel depends on the height of adjacent kitchen units (see kitchen plinth adjustment).
  • Page 27: Fixing To The Adjacent Units

    Fixing to the adjacent units Insert the two fixing brackets into the slots provided in the top front part of the dishwasher as shown in the figure. Secure the brackets to the adjacent units with the 3.5 x 16 screws using the upper or the side holes. Attention! The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic...
  • Page 28: Kitchen Plinth Adjustment

    Kitchen plinth adjustment To allow correct opening of the door it is sometimes necessary to cut the kitchen plinth. Refer to the cutting table. According to dimensions (a) and (b) as shown on the figure, you will find on the following table the depth (x) of the cut to be made on the plinth.
  • Page 32 From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No.1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world’s largest 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.

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