Zanussi DWS 6947 Instruction Booklet

Dishwasher dws 6947

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DISHWASHER
GESCHIRRSPÜLER
DWS 6947
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
GB
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
D
152978 88/0

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  • Page 1 DISHWASHER GESCHIRRSPÜLER DWS 6947 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 152978 88/0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents For the user For the installer Important safety information Installation instructions Water supply connections Description of the appliance Water outlet hose connection The control panel Electrical connection Before use Adjusting the worktop Setting the water softener Fitting under a counter Rinse aid Levelling Using your appliance...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information 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.
  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Levelling spacers Upper basket stop Salt container Large filter Detergent dispenser Control panel Rating plate Rinse aid dispenser Central filter 10. Lower spray arm 11. Upper spray arm 12. "WRD" detergent dispenser 13. Upper basket 14. Worktop IN78 The control panel 5 6 7...
  • Page 5: Audible Signals

    "Delay start" push button Audible signals Allows the start of the programme to be Audible signals have been introduced to help delayed by 3, 6, or 9 hours. indicate which operations the dishwasher is This option is not available with the "Rinse performing.
  • Page 6: Before Use

    Before use 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.
  • Page 7: Filling With Salt

    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.
  • Page 8: Rinse Aid

    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 9: Using Your Appliance

    Using your appliance Loading your appliance Before placing dishes in the machine, remove any scraps of food, to avoid clogging the filters and consequently reducing the performance. Do not load very small items which can fall through the baskets. Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes.
  • Page 10: The Cutlery Basket

    The cutlery basket Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard. These items should only be placed in the removable knife basket. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. Removable knife basket Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be placed horizontally in the removable knife basket, which is positioned at the rear of the...
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Height Of The Upper Basket

    The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates of up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses. If dishese are loaded in the upper basket, tilt them forwards. Arrange items on and underneath the fold-down cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces.
  • Page 12: Use Of Detergent

    Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. Min = 15 g Max = 30 g If using powder detergents proceed as follows: 1. Open the dispenser lid by pulling the catch (D). 2. Add the detergent according to the recommended quantity given in the "Washing programmes"...
  • Page 13: Hints And Tips

    Hints and tips To save energy Items not suitable for dishwashers Place dishes in the machine immediately after every meal and wait until the dishwasher is full before The following items should not be washed in washing. the dishwasher (unless they are sold as If necessary run the Rinse and Hold programme (see dishwasher proof): "Washing Programmes"...
  • Page 14: Washing Programmes

    Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil Required Recommended Cycle description quantity of detergent push type of load button wash prewash 1 cold rinse Rinse and Any. (to avoid food scraps from Partial load (to be Hold sticking together). completed later in the day). Hot prewash Main wash up to 70°C Heavy soil.
  • Page 15: Operating Sequence

    Operating sequence Check the filters 8a. Setting and starting the programme without "delay Ensure they are clean and properly positioned (see "Maintenance and cleaning"). start" Press the push button corresponding to the required programme, all the phase indicator Press the On/Off push button lights foreseen with that programme will illuminate.
  • Page 16: At The End Of The Washing Programme

    8b. Setting and starting the 10. At the end of the washing programme with "delay start" programme Once a programme and required options The dishwasher will automatically stop and have been selected (see point 8a.) to use an intermittent audible signal informs you "delay start"...
  • Page 17: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and cleaning Internal cleaning Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth. We recommend every 3 months to run a 65°C wash programme without dishes using detergent. Cleaning the central filter (After each wash) Scraps of food may accumulate in the drain filter (A)
  • Page 18: External Cleaning

    Check that the WRD is not clogged with detergent residue. If necessary rinse it under running water after having removed it from the basket by twisting it anticlockwise and pulling it upwards. Fasten it back onto the support by turning it clockwise. Never use your dishwasher without the WRD dispenser.
  • Page 19: Something Not Working

    Something not working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. The dishwasher is fitted with a number of alarm systems which can help you to quickly determine the cause of any problems.
  • Page 20: Service And Spare Parts

    If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre, quoting the model and serial number. This information can be found on the rating plate located on the right hand side of the dishwasher door (see picture). Service and spare parts Prod.No.
  • Page 21: Hints For Test Centres

    Hints for test centres Before starting any test it is necessary to fill completely with salt the salt container and with rinse aid the rinse aid dispenser. Test standard EN 50242 Reference programme: BIO 50° with prewash Load: 12 standard place settings Rinse aid selector: position 5 Detergent dosage :...
  • Page 22: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Remove all packaging before positioning the Any electrical work required to install machine. this appliance should be carried out by a If possible, position the machine next to a water tap qualified electrician or competent and a drain. person.
  • Page 23: Water Outlet Hose Connection

    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 if necessary with a clip. 2. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guide provided.
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Worktop

    Adjusting the worktop You can move the worktop forward or backward by 25 mm in order to align the machine with other kitchen units. Simply unscrew the two rear retaining screws, move the top to the required position and then retighten the screws.
  • Page 25 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 to a value of approx.

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