Zanussi ZSLN1211 Fully Integrated Slimline Dishwasher

User manual Dishwasher

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The graphics below is just a general product overview. For more detailed information, refer to other chapters and/or documents provided with the appliance.

1 Upper spray arms
2 Lower spray arm
3 Filters
4 Rating plate
5 Salt container
6 Air vent
7 Rinse aid dispenser
8 Detergent dispenser
9 Cutlery basket
10 Lower basket
11 Upper basket

CONTROL PANEL

1 On/off button / Reset button
2 Programme indicators
3 Indicators
4 Programme button
5 Delay button

INDICATORS

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply. If not, adjust the level of the water softener.

2. Fill the salt container.

3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.

4. Open the water tap.

5. Start a programme to remove any processing residuals that can still be inside the appliance. Do not use detergent and do not put dishes in the baskets.

After starting the programme, the appliance recharges the resin in the water softener for up to 5 minutes. The washing phase starts only after this procedure is complete. The procedure is repeated periodically.

THE SALT CONTAINER

CAUTION! Use rough salt designed for dishwashers only. Fine salt increases the risk of corrosion.

The salt is used to recharge the resin in the water softener and to assure good washing results in daily use.

HOW TO FILL THE SALT CONTAINER

1. Turn the cap of the salt container counterclockwise and remove it.

2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt container (only for the first time)

3. Fill the salt container with 1 kg of salt (until it is full).

4. Carefully shake the funnel by its handle to get the last granules inside.

5. Remove the salt around the opening of the salt container.

6. Turn the cap of the salt container clockwise to close the salt container.

CAUTION! Water and salt can come out of the salt container when you fill it. After you fill the salt container, immediately start a programme to prevent corrosion.

HOW TO FILL THE RINSE AID DISPENSER

CAUTION! Only use rinse aid designed specifically for dishwashers.

1. Press the release element (A) to open the lid (B).
2. Pour the rinse aid in the dispenser (C) until the liquid reaches the marking "FILL".
3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth to prevent excessive foam formation.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid locks into position.

DAILY USE

1. Open the water tap.

2. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode.

• If the salt indicator is on, fill the salt container.

• If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill the rinse aid dispenser.

3. Load the baskets.

4. Add the detergent.

5. Set and start the correct programme for the type of load and the degree of soil.

USING THE DETERGENT

CAUTION! Only use detergent designed specifically for dishwashers.

1. Press the release button (B) to open the lid (C).

2. Put the detergent in the compartment (A). You can use detergent in tablets, powder or gel.

3. If the programme has a prewash phase, put a small quantity of detergent on the inner part of the appliance door.

4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid locks into position.

SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME

Starting a programme

1. Keep the appliance door ajar.
2. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode.
3. Press the programme button repeatedly until the indicator of the programme you want to select starts flashing.
4. Close the appliance door to start the programme.

Starting a programme with delay start

1. Set a programme.
2. Press the delay button to delay the start of the programme by 3 hours.
   • The indicator is on.
3. Close the appliance door to start the countdown.

During the countdown, it is not possible to change the programme.

When the countdown is complete, the programme starts.

Opening the door while the appliance operates

Opening the door while a programme is running stops the appliance. It may affect the energy consumption and the programme duration. After closing the door, the appliance continues from the point of interruption.

If the door is opened for more than 30 seconds during the drying phase, the running programme ends. It does not happen if the door is opened by AirDry function.

Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after AirDry automatically opens it as this may cause damage to the appliance. If, afterwards, the door is closed for at least 3 minutes, the running programme ends.

Cancelling the delay start

Press the on/off button for 3 seconds until the appliance is in programme selection mode.

When you cancel the delay start, you have to set the programme again.

Cancelling the programme

Press and hold the programme button for 3 seconds until the appliance is in programme selection mode.

Make sure that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser before you start a new programme.

The Auto Off function

This function decreases energy consumption by deactivating automatically the appliance when it is not operating.

The function comes into operation:

• When the programme is complete.
• After 5 minutes if a programme was not started.

End of the programme

When the programme is complete, the Auto Off function switches the appliance off.

Close the water tap.

HINTS AND TIPS

GENERAL

• Follow the hints below to ensure optimal cleaning and drying results in daily use and to protect the environment.
• Washing dishes in the dishwasher as instructed in the user manual usually consumes less water and energy than washing dishes by hand.
• Load the dishwasher to its full capacity to save water and energy. For best cleaning results, arrange items in the baskets as instructed in the user manual and do not overload the baskets.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. It increases the water and energy consumption. When needed, select a programme with a prewash phase.
• Remove larger residues of food from the dishes and empty cups and glasses before putting them inside the appliance.
• Soak or slightly scour cookware with firmly cooked-on or baked-on food before washing it in the appliance.
• Make sure that items in the baskets do not touch or cover each other. Only then can the water completely reach and wash the dishes.
• You can use dishwasher detergent, rinse aid and salt separately or you can use the multitablets (e.g. ''All in 1''). Follow the instructions on the packaging.
• Select a programme according to the type of load and the degree of soil. ECO offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption.
• To prevent limescale buildup inside the appliance:
  • Refill the salt container whenever necessary.
  • Use the recommended dosage of the detergent and rinse aid.
  • Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply.
  • Follow the instructions in the chapter "Care and cleaning".

USING SALT, RINSE AID AND DETERGENT

• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent designed for dishwasher. Other products can cause damage to the appliance.
• In areas with hard and very hard water, we recommend to use basic dishwasher detergent (powder, gel, tablets containing no additional agents), rinse aid and salt separately for optimal cleaning and drying results.
• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve with short programmes. To prevent detergent residues on the tableware, we recommend that you use tablets with long programmes.
• Always use the correct quantity of detergent. Insufficient dosage of detergent can result in poor cleaning results and hard-water filming or spotting on the items. Using too much detergent with soft or softened water results in detergent residues on the dishes. Adjust the amount of detergent based on the water hardness. Refer to the instructions on the detergent packaging.
• Always use the correct quantity of rinse aid. Insufficient dosage of rinse aid decreases the drying results. Using too much rinse aid results in bluish layers on the items.
• Make sure that the water softener level is correct. If the level is too high, the increased quantity of salt in the water might result in rust on cutlery.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT TO STOP USING MULTI-TABLETS

Before you start to use separately detergent, salt and rinse aid, complete the following steps:

1. Set the highest level of the water softener.
2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid containers are full.
3. Start the shortest programme with a rinsing phase. Do not add detergent and do put dishes in the baskets.
4. When the programme is complete, adjust the water softener according to the water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse aid.
6. Activate the rinse aid empty notification.

LOADING THE BASKETS

• Always use the whole space of the baskets.
• Use the appliance to wash dishwasher-safe items only.
• Do not wash in the appliance items made of wood, horn, aluminium, pewter and copper as they could crack, warp, get discoloured or pitted.
• Do not wash in the appliance items that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths).
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and pans) with the opening facing downwards.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch each other.
• Put light items in the upper basket. Make sure that the items do not move freely.
• Put cutlery and small items in the cutlery basket.
• Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a programme.

BEFORE STARTING A PROGRAMME

Before you start the selected programme, make sure that:

• The filters are clean and correctly installed.
• The cap of the salt container is tight.
• The spray arms are not clogged.
• There is enough salt and rinse aid (unless you use multi-tablets).
• The arrangement of the items in the baskets is correct.
• The programme is suitable to the type of load and the degree of soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is used.

UNLOADING THE BASKETS

1. Let the tableware cool down before you remove it from the appliance. Hot items can be easily damaged.
2. First remove items from the lower basket, then from the upper basket.

After the programme is completed, water can still remain on the inside surfaces of the appliance.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the main socket.

Dirty filters and clogged spray arms decrease the washing results. Make a check regularly and, if necessary, clean them.

CLEANING THE FILTERS

The filter system is made of 3 parts.

1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise and remove it.

2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B).

3. Remove the flat filter (A).

4. Wash the filters

5. Make sure that there are no residues of food or soil in or around the edge of the sump.

6. Put back in place the flat filter (A). Make sure that it is correctly positioned under the 2 guides.

7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C).

8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter (A). Turn it clockwise until it locks.

CAUTION! An incorrect position of the filters can cause bad washing results and damage to the appliance.

CLEANING THE LOWER SPRAY ARM

We recommend to clean the lower spray arm regularly to prevent soil from clogging the holes.

Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory washing results

1. To remove the lower spray arm, pull it upwards.

2. Wash the spray arm under running water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a toothpick, to remove particles of soil from the holes.

3. To install the spray arm back, press it downwards.

CLEANING THE UPPER SPRAY ARMS

We recommend to clean the upper spray arms regularly to prevent soil from clogging the holes. Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory washing results.

The upper spray arms are placed under the upper basket. The spray arms (B) are installed in the duct (A) with the mounting elements (C).

1. Pull out the upper basket.

2. To detach the spray arm, turn the mounting element clockwise.

3. Wash the spray arm under running water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a toothpick, to remove particles of soil from the holes.

4. To install the spray arm back, insert the mounting element in the spray arm and fix it in the duct by turning it counterclockwise. Make sure that the mounting element locks into place.

EXTERNAL CLEANING

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents.
• Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.

INTERNAL CLEANING

• Carefully clean the appliance, including the rubber gasket of the door, with a soft damp cloth.
• To maintain the performance of your appliance, use a cleaning product designed specifically for dishwashers at least once a month. Carefully follow the instructions on the packaging of the product.
• Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools, strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.
• Using short-duration programmes regularly can cause grease and limescale buildup inside the appliance. Run long-duration programmes at least twice a month to prevent the buildup.

REMOVAL OF FOREIGN OBJECTS

Check the filters and the sump after each use of the dishwasher. Foreign objects (e.g. pieces of glass, plastic, bones or toothpicks, etc) decrease the cleaning performance and can cause damage to the drain pump.

1. Disassemble the filters system as instructed in this chapter.
2. Remove any foreign objects by hand.
   • CAUTION! If unable to remove the objects, contact an Authorised Service Centre.
3. Reassemble the filters as instructed in this chapter.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! Improper repair of the appliance may pose a danger to the safety of the user. Any repairs must be performed by qualified personnel.

The majority of problems that can occur can be solved without the need to contact an Authorised Service Centre.

Refer to the below table for information on possible problems.

With some problems, the dedicated indicator flashes intermittently to indicate a malfunction and the alarm code.

Refer to "Before first use", "Daily use", or "Hints and tips" for other possible causes.

Once you have checked the appliance, deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem occurs again, contact an Authorised Service Centre. For alarm codes not described in the table, contact an Authorised Service Centre.

WARNING! We do not recommend using the appliance until the problem has been completely fixed. Unplug the appliance and do not plug it in again until you are certain that it operates correctly.

THE WASHING AND DRYING RESULTS ARE NOT SATISFACTORY

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