Summary of DA 6142
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Dishwasher da 6142 instruction book 152958 13/0 irl.
Page 2: Contents
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 the water softener 5 setting the water softener 5 filling with dishwasher salt 5 rinse aid 6 in daily use 7 loading cutlery and dishes 7 the...
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions 3 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 ...
Page 4: Description of The Appliance
Description of the appliance 4 1. Upper basket stop 2. Water hardness dial 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 in144 the control panel on/off indicator light pr...
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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 dishwasher ...
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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 7: In Daily Use
● check if it’s necessary to refill with dishwasher 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 ...
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The cutlery basket 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. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. Forks and spoons should be placed...
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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 de...
Page 10: Different Kinds of Detergent
Detergent tablets detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different 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 remova...
Page 11: Washing Programmes
(1) testing programme for en 50242 (see "hints for test centres"). (2) ideal for washing crockery and cutlery of breakfast and dinner (fresh soil). This is the perfect daily programme, made to meet the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery. (3...
Page 12: Starting A Washing Programme
1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms can rotate freely 2. Turn on the water tap 3. Close the dishwasher door 4. Setting and starting a programme turn the programme selector dial clockwise until the letter of the programme you wish to select corresponds with th...
Page 13: Maintenance and 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....). Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are...
Page 14: What to Do, When...
What to do, when... 14 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. ...There are problems when operating the dishwasher the dishwasher will not start or stops during operat...
Page 15: Service and Spare Parts
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.). This information can be found on the rating plate located on the side of the dishwasher door (see picture). So that you always have these...
Page 16: Guarantee Conditions
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 o...
Page 17: 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 ...
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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 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 c...
Page 19: Hints For Test Centres
Testing in accordance with en 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "washing programmes" chart). Test 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 respectivel...
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