User manual SMEG K100

[. . . ] Operating instructions ____________________________________ 15 4. 1 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers _____________________________________ 15 4. 2 General warnings and recommendations ________________________________________ 17 4. 3 Using the baskets___________________________________________________________ 18 5. Cleaning and maintenance ________________________________ 21 5. 1 General warnings and recommendations ________________________________________ 22 6. Troubleshooting ________________________________________ 24 Thank you for choosing this product. We advise you to carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual, in order to understand how to operate your dishwasher safely and correctly. [. . . ] This function allows you to set the dishwasher to work at your preferred time of day. After selecting the delay, start the program (see relative section). The appliance will prewash the dishes, after which the "program delay" set previously will come into effect (the light corresponding to 3, 6 or 9 hours flashes). To reset or change the delay once the program has started: press the START/PAUSE button (5) for a few seconds, until the PROGRAM PHASES lights (10) come on; press the DELAY PROGRAM button (3) several times "until the program delay" returns to zero (all the lights indicating the delay go out); press the START/PAUSE button (5) to start the new program. To set the delay once the program has started, proceed as follows. If the program you wish to carry out is the same as the one already in progress: press the START/PAUSE button (5) for a few seconds, until the PROGRAM PHASES lights (10) come on; annul the program in progress (see relative section) and wait for the cycle to come to an end; select the program again; select the delay required; press the START/PAUSE button (5) to start the new program. If the program you wish to carry out is different from the one already in progress: press the START/PAUSE button (5) for a few seconds, until the PROGRAM PHASES lights (10) come on; change the program; select the delay required; press the START/PAUSE button (5) to start the new program. The dishwahser will pump out the water and restart with the delay set and the new program. TO SAVE ON ENERGY!AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded. Do not wash the dishes in running water. Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of load. Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing. If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to 60C. TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION!The detergent packs must be sealed and stored in a dry place to prevent the formation of lumps which may negatively affect washing results. Once opened the detergent packs should not be kept for too long, otherwise the detergent loses its effectiveness. Do not use detergents formulated for washing dishes by hand, because they produce a great deal of foam and may negatively affect the operation of the dishwasher. An insufficient amount of detergent will result in a partial removal of dirt from the dishes, whereas an excessive amount is wasteful and does not improve the washing results. The market offers liquid and powder detergents with differing chemical compositions, which may contain phosphates, or be phosphate-free but contain natural enzymes. - Detergents containing phosphates are more effective against grease and starch at temperatures above 60C. - Enzyme detergents, on the other hand, are also effective at lower temperatures (from 40 to 55C) and are more easily biodegradable. With enzyme detergents it is possible to obtain at low temperatures comparable results to those which can only be achieved at 65C using traditional detergents. For the safeguarding of the environment we recommend the use of phosphate- and chlorine free detergents. The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid dispenser, even in liquid form, will damage the dishwasher. 16 User instructions 4. 2 General warnings and recommendations Before using the dishwasher for the first time, it is advisable to read the following recommendations concerning dish types to be washed and their loading. There are generally no constraints on the washing of domestic dishes, but in certain cases it is necessary to take their characteristics into account. Before loading the dishes into the baskets it is necessary to: remove coarse food remains: e. g. [. . . ] Otherwise, check that they have been installed correctly. 21 User instructions CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT It is advisable to periodically inspect the centre filter C and, if necessary, to clean it. To remove the filter, grip the tabs, turn them anticlockwise and lift upwards; push the centre filter D from the underside to remove it from the micro-filter: separate the two parts which make up the plastic filter by pressing the body of the filter in the zone shown by the arrows; remove the centre filter by lifting it upwards. GENERAL WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECT MAINTENANCE: The filters should be cleaned under running water using a stiff brush. It is essential to thoroughly clean the filters according to the above instructions: the dishwasher cannot function if the filters are clogged. Carefully replace the filters in their seats, to avoid damaging the wash pump. PROLONGED DISUSE: Run the soak program twice in succession. [. . . ]