User manual SMEG DIC410

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS Contents 1. 6. Safety and operating instructions __________________________ 2 Installation and hook-up _________________________________ 5 Description of the controls _______________________________ 9 Operating instructions __________________________________ 16 Cleaning and maintenance ______________________________ 28 Troubleshooting ______________________________________ 33 Thank you for choosing one of our products. You are advised to read this manual carefully; it contains all the information you need about the right conditions for the proper, safe use of your dishwasher. The individual sections are laid out to provide you with a step-by-step guide to all your appliance's functions; the texts are easy to understand and are complete with detailed illustrations. [. . . ] SWITCHING OFF At the end of the program the beeper sounds briefly and the lights of programs no. To switch off the dishwasher, open the door and press the ON/OFF button (1). ENERGY MANAGEMENT After 5 minutes of inactivity (wash cycle completed, stopped or set but not started), the dishwasher switches to standby mode to reduce energy consumption. In this mode, the dishwasher indicator panel (lights or display depending on model) functions more slowly (switch-on once every 5 seconds). REMOVING THE DISHES At the end of the wash program, wait at least 20 minutes before removing the dishes, to allow them to cool. To ensure that any drops of water left in the top basket do not drip onto the dishes still in the bottom basket, you are advised always to empty the bottom basket first. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare it for use as follows:  Adjust the water softening system  Add salt  Add rinse aid and detergent 4. 1 Using the water softening system The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic softening system which uses a special regenerating salt to reduce the hardness of the water, responsible for whitish marks on dry dishes The dishwasher is factory set for water hardness level 3 (average hardness). SALT When using water of medium hardness, the salt container should be refilled after approximately 20 wash cycles. The salt container can hold approximately 1. 7 kg of salt grains. Some models are equipped with a cap with a no-salt optical indicator containing a green float which descends as the salt concentration in the water drops. When the green float can no longer be seen through the transparent cap, salt must be added. The container is situated at the bottom of the dishwasher. After removing the lower basket, unscrew the salt container cap by turning it anticlockwise and pour in the salt using the funnel supplied. Before replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from around the opening.   When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition to the salt it is also necessary to add one litre of water to the container. Each time the salt container is refilled, make sure that the cap is securely closed. The mixture of water and detergent must never enter the salt container, as this would compromise the operation of the regeneration system. In the event of this occurring, the warranty will be invalidated. Only use salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers. If using salt tablets, do not fill the container completely.  16 User instructions   Do not use table salt, as it contains insoluble substances which, over time, may damage the water softening system. The salt container should be refilled before starting the wash program. This way, the excess saline solution will be immediately removed by the water; prolonged presence of salt water inside the tank may lead to corrosion. Be careful not to confuse the salt and detergent packages; adding detergent to the salt container will damage the water softening system. ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM The dishwasher is equipped with a device which allows the softener setting to be varied to suit the hardness of the mains water. Adjustment is made using the PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON (3). ● Hold the button down for more than 15 seconds. [. . . ] Switch the dishwasher back on, program it again and start the wash cycle. If the problem persists, contact the after-sales service. Water heating malfunction Water heating is not operating or operating incorrectly. Repeat the wash program; if the problem persists, contact the after-sales service. [. . . ]