Zanussi DCS 14 S manual General cleaning, Rinse aid dispenser, Spray arm, Coarse filter, Fine filter

Care and cleaning

Important

Make sure that the machine is unplugged and the water turned off before undertaking any kind of maintenance.

General cleaning

Inspect the filters and spray arm nozzle before re-loading the machine and remove any food scraps. Wipe round the rubber gasket at the bottom of the door to remove grease which tends to collect there.

Rinse aid dispenser (1)

Use of rinse aid will result in faster drying of the load and gives the dishes a shiny finish. It may be necessary to adjust the quantity of rinse aid dispensed if you live in either a very hard water or a very soft water area. More is needed for hard water and less for soft water. Leave the dispenser in its preset position when you first use the dishwasher and only adjust if, after a few cycles, you notice the following:

•Crockery remaining dull looking and/or showing occasional round spots. If this happens, increase the quantity of rinse aid by turning the red dial below the filter trough clockwise.

•Crockery feeling sticky or showing whitish spots. If this happens, decrease the quantity of rinse aid by turning the red dial below the filler trough anti-clockwise.

The dispenser holds about 140 ml. This is enough for 40- 70 wash cycles, depending on the dosage setting. When the rinse aid level is approaching the bottom of the scale it is time to refill the dispenser. Swivel out the filler trough and carefully fill up with rinse aid until the level reaches up to the red mark on the level indicator tube. Do not overfill, and carefully wipe off any spillage with a damp cloth immediately. Don’t forget to close the filler trough afterwards.

Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser with liquid detergent.

Spray arm (2)

The holes in the spray arm nozzle must be kept free of scraps for the efficiency of the washing action. Inspect the spray arm regularly. When thorough cleaning is necessary, remove the spray arm by unscrewing the nut clockwise (it has a left-handed thread) and lift off the spray arm.

Wash the spray arm with hot soapy water using a stiff saucepan brush if necessary to remove scraps.

Re-assemble carefully, making sure the nut is secure.

Coarse filter (3)

The purpose of the coarse filter is to catch large objects such as toothpicks and pieces of eggshell. Make sure that the filter is always clean. Lift it out and rinse it under running water whenever necessary.

Fine filter (4)

It is just as important to keep this filter clean. A dirty or clogged filter will impair washing efficiency. The fine filter can easily be lifted out for cleaning when you have removed the coarse filter.

The dishwasher must not be used without the filters. Incorrect repositioning of the filters will produce poor washing results.

Cleaning of the filters is vital to ensure correct operation of the machine.