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DISHWASHER
MÁQUINA DE
LAVAR LOIÇA
DWS 6706
ATTENTION!
The appliance which you have just bought is supplied not only with this instruction manual, but also with a Warranty
Card Certificate, on the back of which are written the relative conditions.
Please fill in the necessary details on the Card Certificate and send it to the Zanussi Centre relative to the area in
which the appliance is to be installed, within twenty days of the date of purchase. (See list of Zanussi network
centres).
We congratulate you on your choice. Carefully read this instruction manual and follow attentively the recom-
mendations it provides, and thus benefit from years of excellent service.
The appliance which you have just purchased has been very accurately controlled throughout the entire manu-
facturing process. Nevertheless, should any problem arise during usage, whether it be during the warranty period,
or when such period has expired, please directly contact your nearest Zanussi Service Centre.
The address and telephone number of said Centre can be easily found in the enclosed List or by looking in the
telephone directory, under Zanussi.
Our Zanussi Service Network is at your complete disposal, to serve you with maximum speed and efficiency, all
you have to do is call.
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CONTENTS
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5
Positioning, levelling, adjusting the worktop, installing and securing the machine under a kitchen unit . .page 5
Water supply connections, water outlet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6
The electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7
The water softener, filling with salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8
Use of rinse aid, use of detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9
Loading the machine, use of the lower basket, use of the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 10
Adjusting the height of the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 11
Helpful hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 11
Washing programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 12
Operating sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14
Cleaning the central filters, cleaning the large filter, internal and external cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS Width cm 60
Height with worktop cm 85
Height without worktop cm 82
Max depth cm 61
Max depth with door open cm 120
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WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book ■ Under no circumstances should you attempt to
should be retained with the appliance for future repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
reference. Should the appliance be sold or trans- inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
ferred to another owner, or should you move malfunctioning.
house and leave the appliance, always ensure that
■ This appliance should be serviced only by an
the book is left with the appliance in order that the
authorised Zanussi Service Center.
new owner can get to know the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant warnings. ■ Before disposing of the appliance, disconnect the
These warnings are provided in the interest of water hose, cut the electrical cable and ensure that
safety. You MUST read them carefully before the door cannot close.
installing or using the appliance. ■ For proper disposal of the appliance, contact your
■ If the appliance is supplied with obvious damage, local waste collection service.
consult the supplier before installing it.
■ Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
competent person.
■ Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
■ This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
■ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable or on
the water inlet and drain hoses.
■ Zanussi dishwashers are designed to be used for
washing normal household utensils. Items that are
contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron debris,
corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals are not to be
washed in a dishwasher.
■ Under no circumstances should you open the door
whilst, the appliance is in operation. Always turn off
the appliance before opening the door.
However, the dishwasher features a special safety
device which cuts off the water inlet, should the door
be accidentally opened, thus avoiding water leaks.
■ Never touch the heating element during or
immediately after the end of the washing cycle.
■ When finishing loading or unloading close the door,
as an open door can be a hazard.
■ It is dangerous to lean or to sit on the dishwasher
door: the appliance could tip over.
■ Built-in dishwashers only: the appliance must be
secured to the underside of the worktop using the
brackets provided. Failure to do this could result in
an unstable appliance which may cause damage or
injury.
■ Unplug the appliance and turn off the water after
use.
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INSTALLATION
Remove all packaging before positioning the Installing and Securing the Machine Under
machine. a Kitchen Unit (Sink-Worktop Unit)
Positioning
By removing the machine's worktop, you can install it
If possible, position the machine next to a water tap under a close fitting sink unit or a pre-existing top, if
and a drain. the dimensions of the recess correspond to those
shown in the picture.
The sides and the back of the dishwasher can rest
against the adjacent furniture or the wall. Then proceed as follows:
The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which Remove the machine worktop by unscrewing the two
can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the front retaining screws, pull from the front and slide out
installation. the rear slots, lifting the worktop.
Levelling Insert the machine after adjusting the height and level-
ling with the adjustable feet. When inserting the ma-
Good levelling is essential for correct closure and chine, ensure that the water inlet and drain hoses are
sealing of the door. not kinked or squashed.
If the door does not close correctly, loosen or tighten
the adjustable support feet, until the machine is 570÷
600
perfectly level.
820
600
IN05
Caution
IN01 Once the machine has been installed, ensure that it
can be accessed easily for servicing.
IN03
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Water Outlet Connection The problem is signalled by a red or yellow indicator
which appears in window (B).
The end of the drain hose can be connected as If this happens, close the water tap and have the hose
follows: replaced.
to the sink outlet siphon, securing it if necessary with Warning: the retaining ring (A) must be properly fitted
a clip; so as to avoid water leaks.
to a wall outlet provided with vent-hole, minimum
internal diameter 4 cm;
hooked over the edge of the sink using the special
curved plastic guide provided.
The waste connection must be at a height of between A 2
30 cm (minimum) and 100 cm (maximum) from the 1 A
B
floor. C
B
It makes no difference which way the drain hose
faces, either to the right or left of the dishwasher. CA13
Avoid bending or kinking the hose as this could Note: Only for water supply hoses with lock-fast
prevent or slow down the discharge of water. safety device to prevent inadvertent loosening.
To detach the hose press yellow lever (C) and turn the
If you use a drain hose extension it must be no longer retaining ring anti-clockwise ➁.
than 2 metres and its internal diameter must be no
smaller than the diameter of the hose provided.
Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used Note: the end of thehose
for connection to the waste outlet must be no smaller connected to the machine
than the diameter of the drain hose. can be positioned as re-
quired, by simply slacken-
min 4 cm
Ø 18
Ø 21
Ø
18
CA06
max 100 cm
min 30 cm
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USE
Control panel
A
C
1 23 4 5 6 7 8
1. Pilot Light 6. Programme Marker
This comes on when the ON/OFF button is
depressed, indicating that the machine is on. 7. Programme Selector Dial
To select a programme, turn the Programme Selector
2. ON/OFF Pushbutton Dial clockwise, making sure that the programme letter
you wish to select corresponds with the programme
ON
marker (6) on the control panel.
By depressing this pushbutton the machine starts
operating and, at the same time, the pilot light comes
on. 8. Wash Programme Phase Indicator
OFF
During the washing programme the Programme
When the washing programme has finished, the
Selector Dial turns, indicating the functions being
machine stops automatically and the pilot light (1)
performed.
remains on. To switch the pilot light off or to stop the
The symbols have the following meaning:
machine at any time, press the same button again.
Prewash / Rinse and hold
3. “Bio” Pushbutton
Main wash
This button allows selection of the so called biologic
programmes, suitable for the new compact detergents Cold rinse
containing enzymes.
The combination Bio-programmes and new compact Warm rinse
detergents offers you, at a temperature as low as
50°C, the same washing results of the stronger pro- Hot air drying
grammes at 65°C with traditional detergents.
4. Programme Guide
This is a summary of the washing programme chart to
help you to select the correct programme.
5. Door Handle
To open the door press the catch in the top of the
recess and pull the door toward you at the same time.
To close it simply push it.
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The Water Softener Levels 4 and 5 (adjustment on the machine)
If your water is level 4 or 5,
Water contains varying amounts of lime and mineral
open the door and drill
salts depending on the area in which you live: these A membrane (A) on the
are deposited on the dishes leaving white marks.
upper left-hand corner of
The higher the content of these salts, the harder your the machine.
water will be. The «hardness» level is measured on 2
equivalent scales: German degrees or French
degrees. Contact your local Water Authority to find the
exact water hardness level for your area. AA04
The dishwasher is equipped with a softener which With a water hardness of level 5 both adjustments
uses special dishwasher salt to provide lime-free must be made.
(softened) water. The softener can treat water hard- Important
ness up to 90 French degrees via 5 adjustment levels.
Salt MUST be used regularly from level 2 upward.
Find on the table below the level corresponding to the
hardness of your water and the required adjustments:
Water hardness
Filling with Salt
Water Adjustment
°dH °TH Use of
Level softener on the Only use salt designed specifically for use in dish-
German French salt
adjustment machine
degrees degrees washers. Other types of salt contain high percentages
of other substances which may reduce the efficiency
0- 7 0-14 1 NO
**NO NO of the softener.
8-21 15-39 *2 YES NO NO
22-28 40-50 3 YES YES Unscrew the cap of the salt container.
NO
29-39 51-70 4 YES NO YES
40-50 71-90 5 YES YES YES
Fill the container with 1 litre of water (this operation is
necessary only the first time).
* The water softener is factory set at level 2 as this suits most users. Place approximately 1,5 ÷ 1,8 kg of dishwasher salt
** If you use phosphate free detergents containing enzymes, use salt starting
from 4°dH (7°TH). inside using the funnel provided (see figure).
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Rinse Aid To open the dispenser lid, pull the catch (D). This will
open it. To help you to correctly dose the right amount
The use of this liquid ensures thorough rinsing, spot of detergent, inside the container there are two refer-
and streak free drying, making the water run quickly ence marks:
off the dishes for sparkling results. It is automatically
D - MIN = 15 ml
added during the hot rinse. The dispenser, which is
positioned inside the door, holds about 110 ml of rinse - MAX = 30 ml
aid, which is sufficient for 16-40 dishwashing
programmes, depending upon the dosage setting. AX
M IN
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Loading your Machine Arrange the spoons,
dessert spoons, knives and
Before placing dishes in the machine, remove any other small items of cutlery
scraps of food from the plates (small bones, in the racks on both sides
toothpicks, fish bones, scraps of meat and vegetables, of the cutlery basket.
fruit skins etc.) to avoid clogging the filters and
consequently reducing performance.
Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the
UI03
dishes.
Use of the Lower Basket Use of the Upper Basket
The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert
The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids,
plates, saucers, dinner plates up to 24 cm in diame-
plates (up to 27 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cutlery
ter), salad bowls, cups and glasses; these should be
etc.
arranged as shown in the pictures. Glasses with
Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged long stems can be placed upside-down in the raised
around the edge of the basket, ensuring that the up- cup-racks.
per spray arm can turn freely.
US12
Caution
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Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket
If washing very large plates (over 27 cm and up to 31
cm in diameter) you can load them in the lower basket
after moving the upper basket to the higher position
as follows:
Move the front runner stops
A
(A) of the upper basket out-
ward and slide the basket
out.
Refit the basket in the higher
position and replace the
stops (A) in their original
position.
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HELPFUL HINTS
For Best Washing Results: Items not Suitable for Dishwashers
Before loading, remove all scraps of food and soak The following should not be washed in the
very heavily soiled pots and pans. dishwasher:
Always arrange saucepans, cups and glasses etc. Cutlery or dishes with wooden or horn handles or
upside-down. glued parts.
Tilt items with convex or concave surfaces so that the Handmade items, wooden objects, antiques or hand-
water drains off easily. painted china.
Long items of cutlery such as ladles, carving knives Certain types of decoration can discolour when
etc. should be positioned horizontally in the upper washed in a dishwasher.
basket. Crystal-ware and plastic objects, if not guaranteed
Avoid contact between the dishes as far as possible; dishwasher-proof, should be washed by hand. You
correct arrangement of the items will give better are advised to place them in the upper basket and to
washing results. select a delicate programme.
Light items (plastic bowls etc.) should be loaded in the Certain types of glass can also become opaque after
upper basket and arranged so that they do not move being washed several times in a dishwasher.
during washing. Silver cutlery tends to go black if mixed with steel
You will improve drying results by leaving the cutlery. Place it in the cutlery basket separate from the
dishwasher door ajar for at least 15-30 minutes as others.
soon as the programme finishes. Iron and cast iron objects can rust and stain other
items.
Care must be taken when opening the door, as
Aluminium tends to go black; copper, pewter and
steam will escape.
brass tend to stain.
To Save Energy
Caution: You are advised not to load very small
Do not prewash dishes under running water. items which can fall through the baskets.
Place dishes in the machine immediately after every meal Note: When buying new dishes, ensure that they are
and wait until the dishwasher is full before washing. dishwasher-proof.
If necessary run the Rinse and Hold programme (see
Programme Chart on the following pages), so that any
food scraps do not become caked on the dishes while
you are waiting to run the complete wash programme.
Select an economic programme when the baskets are
not very full and/or when the dishes are not very
soiled, following the instructions given in the
Programme Chart (BIO programmes, QUICK pro-
gramme).
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Washing programmes
Recommended quantity of detergent Approximate consumption values
Starting Required ***
Type of position push- in the Programme Energy Water
of the on the
Programmes Degree of soil dispenser duration consumption consumption
load programmer buttons on the door dispenser lid Cycle description in minutes in kWh in litres
Normally or heavily soiled, also dried 2 level
1/2 Cold prewash
* Normal up and/or containing starch (i.e. pasta, Main wash up to 65°C
Programme 65° dessert dessert
rice, semolina, potatoes, egg, sauces, spoons spoon 1 cold rinse 70 1,5 20
roast). A (20 g) (5 g) 1 hot rinse up to 65°C
Pots - Pans Hot air drying
Crockery
Normal Programme Lightly soiled, even dried up and 2 level Main wash up to 65°C
without prewash 65° containing starch (i.e. dessert 1 cold rinses
pasta, rice, semolina, potatoes, egg, spoons / 1 hot rinse up to 65°C 64 1,5 17
sauces, roast).
B (20 g) Hot air drying
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prewash 50° pasta, rice, semolina, potatoes, egg, BIO / 1 hot rinse up to 65°C 64 1,4 17
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sauces, roast).
B (20 g) Hot air drying
* Testing programmes according to IEC 436/DIN 44990 ** This is a special programme for quick washing (approx.40 minutes) a full load of lightly soiled dishes,
glasses and crockery (except pots) so that you may re-use them promptly. Due to the shortness of this
Normal programme with detergent type A and Bio programme with detergent type B; programme, no drying phase is provided.
Standard place settings: 12
Recommended quantity of detergent: 20 g in the dispenser *** These specifications are indicative values and depend on the pressure and temperature of the water, and
also on voltage modification.
5 g over the dispenser lid
Operating Instructions 7 Start the programme
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
1 Check that the filters are clean Open the water tap.
(see cleaning instructions)
Depress the ON/OFF push-
button. The pilot light will
2 Check that there is salt and rinse aid BIO come on and the machine
will start.
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
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SERVICING
Certain problems are due to lack of simple mainten- The machine is noisy
ance or oversights and can be solved easily without
■ The dishes are rattling against each other.
having to call out an engineer.
■ The spray arms are knocking against the dishes.
The machine will not start
■ The door has not been properly closed.
The dishes are not quite dry
■ The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
■ The dishes have been left too long inside the
■ There is no current at the socket. Check the fuse.
machine.
The machine will not fill with water The door is difficult to close
■ The water tap is shut. ■ The dishwasher is not level or is not properly built-in.
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