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Zanussi Electrolux DE 6954 Instruction Book

Manual is about: Zanussi INSTRUCTION BOOK DISHWASHER DE 6954

Summary of DE 6954

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    Dishwasher de 6954 instruction book 152969 93/0 uk.

  • Page 2: Contents

    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 ba...

  • Page 3: Disposal

    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 plumb...

  • Page 4: The Control Panel

    The control panel 1 2 3 4 1. Upper basket stop 2. Water hardness switch 3. Salt container 4. Detergent dispenser (type a / type b) 5. Control panel 6. Rating plate 7. Rinse aid dispenser (type a / type b) 8. Filters 9. Lower spray arm 10. Upper spray arm 11. Upper basket 12. Worktop description of t...

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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. ...

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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...

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    7 filling with rinse aid (rinse aid dispenser type b) 1. Open the container by turning the lid (a) anticlockwise. 2. Add the rinse aid until the container is completely full. The maximum level for filling is indicated by "max". Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill. Adjusting the dose acc...

  • Page 8: In Daily Use

    8 ● 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 a...

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    9 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. Removable knife basket long and...

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    10 use of detergent only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. 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). The...

  • Page 11: Different Kinds of Detergent

    11 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 rem...

  • Page 12: Washing Programmes

    12 washing 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 ...

  • Page 13: Starting A Washing Programme

    13 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. Press the on/off push button the on/off indicator light illuminates. 5. Setting and starting the programme to select a programme, press the push ...

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    14 8. End of the washing programme the dishwasher will automatically stop. The end of programme (end)indicator light is illuminated. In the digital display appears 0 (remaining programme time), only in this case the programme has ended. If he door is not immediately opened at the end of the programm...

  • Page 15: Maintenance and Cleaning

    15 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 ...

  • Page 16: What to Do, When...

    16 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 intervention of an alarm is indicated by a combination of flashing ...

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    17 ...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 ar...

  • Page 18: Service and Spare Parts

    18 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 your telephone call will be automatically routed to the service force centre covering your post code area. F...

  • Page 19: Guarantee Conditions

    19 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 fre...

  • Page 20: Installation Instructions

    20 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 dr...

  • Page 21

    21 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 specia...

  • Page 22: Hints For Test Centres

    22 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 respecti...

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    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 ...