The Italian brand ZANUSSI is well known for its small and large home appliances. Among its products there are dishwashers. We will find out what a Zanussi dishwasher is, what models are on sale and what ordinary users say about their work.
Whose brand and who is the manufacturer?
Zanussi is a famous Italian brand. The history of Zanussi began in 1916. Today, the brand belongs to the industrial giant Electrolux (Sweden).
Under the brand Zanussi produce equipment of the lower and middle price segment. The company's production facilities are scattered around the world, and the assembly of dishwashers (PMM) is carried out in Poland and China.
You can get acquainted with all versions of Zanussi dishwashers on the manufacturer's official website. Here you can find all the warranty conditions and addresses of service centers.
Review of models and reviews about them
The manufacturer offers PMM with a width of:
- 60 cm - full size;
- 45 cm - narrow.
The range includes both built-in and freestanding machines. In all offered PMM - condensation drying. Consider the most popular models from Zanussi.
The condensation type of drying is based on natural physical processes. Compared to turbo-drying, this option is less expensive, but requires timely opening of the door - so that the dishes do not become wet again.
All offered models have convenient controls. Programs are selected using the jog dial. Some cars have touch buttons.
Zanussi ZDS 12002 WA - Narrow
Capacious PMM with condensation drying, designed for 9 sets - this is enough to serve a large family. The machine does not have a display, but there is a delayed start timer, as well as salt and rinse aid indicators. The washing time on a regular program is 225 minutes.
One set of dishes consists of 6-7 items - two plates (deep and shallow), cutlery, salad bowl, cup and saucer. A set is a conventional unit with which characterize the capacity of a dishwasher.
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- Installation: freestanding.
- Capacity: 9 sets.
- Power Consumption: A +.
- Washing / Drying: A / A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 9.9 liters.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 45 × 63x85 cm.
- Programs: 5 (including intensive, regular, economical, delicate).
- Noise: 51 dB.
- Cost: from 22,790 to 26,490 rubles.
Pros of ZDS 12002 WA:
- Affordable cost.
- The door at the end of the cycle opens automatically. This prevents moisture return. In models without this function, the user himself must open the door on time - after a beep, otherwise the dishes will become wet again.
Minuses:
- The quality of the wash is average, can not cope with complex pollution.
- Claims to the design of baskets - "the handle of the cutlery basket constantly interferes."
- Unpresentable, primitive and outdated design - says the user. This, of course, is a subjective opinion, but the design of this PMM, indeed, does not cause delight.
This is a relatively inexpensive modification, in which only the most necessary functions are implemented. For example, there is no sensor for determining the purity of water and the tray for 3 in 1 tablets.
Zanussi ZDT 921006 FA - full size
Full-sized machine, designed for 13 sets. This is a spacious machine in which you can wash dishes at a time after a small home banquet. There is no display in this PMM, but there is an all-in-one tablet tray. On the control panel - salt / rinse aid indicators.
- Installation: fully integrated.
- Capacity: 13 sets.
- Power Consumption: A +.
- Washing / Drying: A / A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 11 l.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x55x82 cm.
- Programs: 5 (including intensive, regular, economical, pre-soaking, bioprogram).
- Noise: 50dB.
- Cost: from 24,490 to 26,340 rubles.
Pros of ZDT 921006 FA:
- Unlike the previous PMM, this model has a bioprogram - especially for washing at low temperatures.
- The upper basket is height adjustable.
- Affordable cost.
Minuses:
- No display - the user does not see information about the current program.
- Does not always wash complex contaminants.
Zanussi ZDF 26004 XA - with display
Capacious PMM with a width of 60 cm. In this machine, unlike previous models, there is a display. The washing time on a regular program is 227 minutes. The maximum inlet water temperature is 60 ° C. The control panel has a delayed start timer (1-24 hours).
- Installation: freestanding.
- Capacity: 13 sets.
- Power Consumption: A +.
- Washing / Drying: A / A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 11 l.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x62x85 cm.
- Programs: 5 (including intensive, regular, economical, automatic programs).
- Noise: 42 dB.
- Cost: from 27 990 to 30 490 rubles.
Pros of ZDF 26004 XA:
- On the digital display, the user can see the time remaining until the end of the cycle, the selected program and the water temperature.
- There is a sensor of purity of water - allows the machine to terminate the program ahead of time. This saves water and electricity.
- Complete leakage protection.
- At the upper basket, you can change the height even when loading.
Minuses:
- There is no half load mode. It is necessary to spend the same amount of water and electricity for any number of items.
- Not provided tray for tablets "3 in 1".
Zanussi ZDV 91506 FA - with beam on the floor
This narrow PMM is from the category of embedded technology. She has a display and a beam on the floor indicator. The washing time on a regular program is 245 minutes. Use of tablet detergents is provided. This machine also has a clear water sensor, a sound signal, indicators and a timer (from 1 to 24 hours).
- Installation: fully integrated.
- Capacity: 9 sets.
- Power Consumption: A.
- Washing / Drying: A / A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 9.9 liters.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 45x55x81.8 cm.
- Programs: 6 (including intensive, regular, economical, pre-soaking, automatic programs).
- Noise: 47 dB.
- Cost: from 27 300 to 28 490 rubles.
Pros of the ZDV 91506 FA:
- There is a half load.
- Reasonable cost.
- Thanks to the beam on the floor, the user can see right away - the device is working or has already completed the cycle.
- Relatively quiet work - can be turned on at night.
Minuses:
- There is no lock for children.
- The quality of the sink is worse than that of full-size machines - users say.
- It is cramped, it is better to take a full-sized one - many owners of this model say.
- No camera backlight.
- The cutlery basket is “flimsy” (quote) and not comfortable enough.
- It does not always clean dishes in the corners with high quality. To achieve a high-quality wash, you have to include high-temperature and long programs. In fast modes, it washes poorly.
- The icons on the end of the door are quickly erased.
Findings
To summarize:
- Dishwashers "Zanussi" look quite competitive in terms of efficiency. They are energy efficient - consume a minimum of electricity. Save water. In the economy mode, the machine consumes almost 50% less water and electricity.
- The manufacturer sets a service life of 10 years. All cars are repairable. There are spare parts at an affordable cost. Authorized service centers work for owners of Zanussi dishwashers. Maintenance is available for models of any year of manufacture.
The main advantage of Zanussi dishwashers is the combination of affordable cost with wide functionality and elegant design. Models from this brand are designed for long service and are able to serve both large families and small teams.