Zanussi began as a small company in northern Italy in 1916. Antonio Zanussi started out by making small wood burning stoves and ovens for the home. In the 1970s they started making washing machines, and became very well known for these into the 1980s. In the early 1980s they introduced the Jetsystem washing machines into their range of products, which became very popular, and the advertising gave a start to their phrase “the appliance of science”. In 1984 the company was bought by Electrolux. They now sell ovens, cookers, fridges, and washing machines, as well as dishwashers and other household appliances.
They advertise their dishwashers as being low on water consumption, with very low noise levels and of a Class A energy rating. There are different sizes such as compact, slim-line and standard sizes.
Models of Zanussi Dishwashers
The compact models ZSF2450 and 2450S are perfect for a small or single household, with the capacity of 6 place settings. They have a delay start timer and 6 programs, a 90 minute wash and intensive rinse program for killing any remaining bacteria, and an automatic program. There is an indicator to show the time remaining for the program to finish. The ZSF2450S has the addition of a quick wash program which does a 60º wash in 30 minutes. The water consumption is a mere 7 litres and they really are compact, being only 45cm high x 55cm wide x 48cm deep. Prices start from around £234 to £286.
As for the slim line dishwashers, there are the ZDS2010 and 2010S, with a width of only 45cm. These have a 13-liter water consumption and a capacity for 9 place settings. The delay start timer can be set for 3, 6 or 9 hours, there are quick wash and intensive wash programs, 5 programs in total and an automatic half load feature. There is a foldable plate rack which leaves room for saucepans, and an active drying feature which condenses the steam. The control is a simple knob. They can be bought online from around £290.
Sizes of Zanussi Dishwashers
The standard width (60cm) dishwashers come in different models as well. The ZDF2020 has an AAA energy rating and capacity for 12 place settings. It has 5 programs including the quick wash and the intensive wash programs and a rotary control knob. It has the
automatic half load feature, active drying and the foldable plate rack. There is also the delay start timer and water consumption of 15 litres. This is available from around £230
The ZDF3020 is another standard width dishwasher that has all of the same features as the 2020. There are some additions such as a start delay of up to 19 hours, a time-remaining indicator, an automatic wash which detects electronically the state of the crockery and selects the appropriate washing phases, and a multi-tab option to optimize the use of 3-in-1 detergent. The ZDF4010 also has the same features except it does not have the rotary control knob. Prices can start from around £304.
Zanussi Dishwashers also has a selection of integrated and semi-integrated dishwashers, which start from around £350.
