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DISHWASHER
DX 6451
152960 15/0 Instruction Book
UK
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Contents Safety instructions 3 Installation instructions 20 Fitting under a counter 20 Disposal 3 Levelling 20 Water supply connections 20 Economical and ecological dishwashing 3 Water outlet hose connection 21 Description of the appliance 4 Electrical connection 21 The control panel 5 Hints for test centres 22 Prior to using for the first time 6 The water softener 6 Filling with dishwasher salt 7 Rinse aid 8 In daily use 9 Loading cutlery and dishes 9 The lower basket 9 The cutlery basket 9 Rem
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Safety instructions 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 carefu
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Description of the appliance 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 4
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The control panel Function buttons Indicator lights On/Off indicator light On/Off button Door handle Programme selection buttons Half load button Function buttons: in addition to the dishwashing Indicator lights: have the following meanings: programme selected, the following functions can also be set with the help of these buttons: Salt refilling indicator light: illuminates when the salt has run out. - the setting of the water softener, - deactivation/activation of the rinse aid dispenser, R
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Prior to using for the first time Before using your dishwasher for the first time: b) Setting electronically (The dishwasher must be switched off) 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions The dishwasher is factory set at level 5. 2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance 3. Set the water softener 1. Press the On/Off button. The On/Off indicator light illuminates (setting mode). 4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and
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Filling with dishwasher 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, which may have been spilt, remaining on the bottom of the machine for any period of time, which may cause corrosion. To fill: 1. Open the door, re
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If you are using dishwasher detergent that already contains Rinse aid rinse aid, it is necessary to deactivate the rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring dispenser, in order to avoid a double dosage. thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. The dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about Deactivation/activation of the rinse aid 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing programmes, depending upon the dosage
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In daily use Check if it’s necessary to refill with dishwasher salt or rinse Loading cutlery and dishes aid Sponges, household cloths and any object that can Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher. absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher. Fill with dishwasher detergent . Before loading the dishes, you should: Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and - Remove large left-overs. dishes. - Soften remnants of burnt food in pans Start the wash programme. When
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Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery Adjusting the height of the upper basket basket with the handles facing downwards and the knives with If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower their handles facing upwards. basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position. If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket, obstructing the lower spray arm, load the cutlery with the Maximum height of the dishes in handles facing upwards. upper basket lo
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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 detergent packaging. Fill with detergent 1. If the lid is closed: press release button (1). The lid springs open. 2. Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent. The marking indicates the dosing lev
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Different kinds of detergent Detergent tablets Use of "3 in 1" combi detergents Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different General advice speeds. For this reason some detergent tablets cannot These products are detergents with integrated and combined dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during short detergent/rinse-aid and salt functions. programmes. Therefore please use long programmes when using detergent tablets, to ensure the complete removal of 1. Before using the
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Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil Press the Cycle description (3) Consumption values and programme Programme Energy Water type of load button duration consumption consumption (in minutes) (in kWh) (in litres) Hot prewash 70° Main wash up to 70°C Heavy soil. INTENSIVE 2 warm rinses Intensive 70°C Crockery, cutlery, pots 80 - 90 1,7 - 1,9 23 - 25 1 hot rinse WRD and pans Drying Cold prewash Main wash up to 65°C 65° Normal soil. 1 cold rinse Normal 65°C 95 - 105 1,3 - 1,5 19 - 21 NORMAL
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Starting a washing programme 1. Check that the baskets have been 7 . End of the washing programme The dishwasher will automatically stop and the END phase loaded correctly and that the spray indicator light will illuminate. arms can rotate freely The indicator light of the programme just ended will remain on. 2. Turn on the water tap Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button, the On/Off indicator light turns off. Open the door and wait a few minutes before removing 3. Close th
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Maintenance and cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel Attention! with a damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral Under no circumstances may the dishwasher be used without detergents. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or filters. solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....). Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse poor washing results. aid dispensers are cleaned r
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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 buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off button and a combination of indicator lights, as indicated in the following chart, are flashing. Open the dishwasher’s door and carry out the following suggested corr
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...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 the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned. Too little or no detergent has been used. Where there are limescale deposits on the di
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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. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you read t
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Guarantee Conditions Standard Guarantee Conditions European Guarantee We, Zanussi-Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of If you should move to another country within Europe then your the date of purchase this ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX appliance guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of following qualifications: faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or The guarantee starts from the date y
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570 - 600 600 Installation instructions Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install Water supply connections this appliance should be carried out by a qualified This dishwasher must be plumbed into a cold water supply. electrician and/or plumber or competent person. For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. machine’s supply hose is designed to screw onto either a 3/4" If possible, position the machine next t
