Dishwashers in fire scare: Urgent attention required

Some AEG-Electrolux and ZANUSSI-Electrolux dishwashers are the subject of an urgent safety notice regarding the potential risk of a fire.

No product bought before July 2006 is affected, but the following models with this potential problem are -

• AEG-Electrolux Models -
• F50765 – PNC no – 911916296
• F50765 – PNC no – 911516005

• ZANUSSI-Electrolux Models -
• ZSF6161 – PNC no – 911916239
• ZSF6161 S – PNC no – 911916240
• ZDF501 – PNC no – 911516002
• ZDF501 S – PNC no – 911516007
• IZZI ALU – PNC no – 911915225
• ZSF6161 N – PNC no – 911916260
• ZSF6161 X – PNC no – 911916265

Only the following serial numbers are affected: 62700001 to 64099999 and 70800001 to 71699999.

The model number and PNC number should be on a rating plate at the side of the door. Drop the door down and look at the right edge of the door.

A full safety notice with instructions on how to find the PNC number can be downloaded in a small pdf file here -

Full AEG-Electrolux and ZANUSSI-Electrolux dishwasher safety notice

NOTE: If you are the owner of an affected model you must stop using your dishwasher and switch it off. This safety notice does not affect any other AEG-Electrolux or ZANUSSI-Electrolux appliance.

There is (was?) a consumer telephone hotline available on 0800 7076258 between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday, or between 9.00am and 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday.