Zanussi DE 6865 manual

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    DISHW ASHER DE 6865 Instruction Book 152968 54/0 UK[...]

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    2 Safety instructions 3 Disposal 3 Economical and ecological dishwashing 3 Description of the appliance 4 The control panel 4 Prior to using for the first time 5 Setting the water softener 5 Filling with salt 6 Rinse aid 6 In daily use 8 Loading cutlery and dishes 8 The lower basket 8 The cutlery basket 8 The upper basket 9 Adjusting the height of [...]

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    3 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 applianc[...]

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    The control panel 4 1. Upper basket stop 2. W ater hardness switch 3. Salt container 4. Detergent dispenser 5. Control panel 6. Rating plate 7. Rinse aid dispenser 8. Filters 9. Lower spray arm 10. Upper spray arm 11 . Upper basket 12. Worktop Description of the appliance IN144 Function push buttons: in addition to the dishwashing programme selecte[...]

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    5 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 wat[...]

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    6 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. This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water , whi[...]

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    7 T o deactivate the rinse aid indicator light proceed as follows: (The dishwasher must be switched off) When the inflow of rinse aid has been deactivated, the rinse aid indicator light on the control panel is automatically deactivated. 1. Press the On/Off push button. 2. Press simultaneously function push buttons 2 and 3 , until the indicator ligh[...]

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    8 In daily use ● Check if it’s necessary to refill with special salt or rinse aid ● Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher . ● Fill with dishwasher detergent . ● Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes. ● Start the wash programme. Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absor[...]

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    9 Cutlery should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards. If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket, obstructing the lower spray arm, load the cutlery with the handles facing upwards. Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them from sticking together . For best results we recommend you to use the cu[...]

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    10 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. Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the "Rinse and Hold" programme, that does not require the use of detergent). [...]

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    11 Detergent tablets Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at dif ferent speeds. For this reason some detergent tablets cannot dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during short programmes. Therefore please use long programmes when using detergent tablets, to ensure the complete removal of detergent residuals. Do not place the tab[...]

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    12 W ashing programmes Programme Degree of soil and type of load Heavy soil. Crockery , cutlery , pots and pans Normal soil. Crockery and cutlery Normal soil. Crockery and cutlery Fresh soil. Crockery and cutlery Press the programme button Cycle description (3) Consumption values Hot prewash Main wash up to 70°C 2 warm rinses 1 hot rinse Drying Ma[...]

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    13 1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms can rotate freely 2. T urn on the water tap 3. Close the dishwasher door 4. Press the On/Off push button The On/Off indicator light will come on. 5. Setting and starting the programme Press the push button corresponding to the required programme (see "W ashing prog[...]

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    14 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....). Ensure that the seals around the door , the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth. We recom[...]

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    15 What to do, when... Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions given here, without calling out an engineer . ...a flashing fault code appears The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. All push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off push but[...]

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    16 ...the wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean ● The wrong washing programme has been selected. ● The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded. ● The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of the load. ● The filters in th[...]

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    17 Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929929 Y our telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre[...]

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    18 Standard Guarantee Conditions We, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this ZANUSSI ELECTROLUX 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 [...]

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    19 Installation instructions Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a drain. Fitting under a counter (kitchen worktop or s[...]

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    20 W ater outlet hose connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: 1. T o the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink running into the machine. 2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guide (if provided with the mac[...]

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    21 T esting in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "W ashing programmes" chart). T est in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (se[...]

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    Subject to change without notice 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 t[...]