User manual SMEG SA673X

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL DISHWASHER Contents 1. Safety and operating instructions ____________________________ 4 2. Installation and hook-up ___________________________________ 6 2. 1 Water supply connection ______________________________________________________ 6 2. 2 Electrical connection _________________________________________________________ 7 3. Description of the controls__________________________________ 8 3. 1 Front panel _________________________________________________________________ 8 3. 2 Washing programs __________________________________________________________ 10 4. [. . . ] Using the DELAYED START switch (6) (see section "3. Description of the controls") set the "delay" required by setting the pointer against the number indicating the hours. Then carry out the usual program setting procedures. CAUTION: always turn the switch clockwise. 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 60°C. · When possible, disable the drying cycle and leave the door open at the end of the washing cycle: the residual air and heat will dry the dishes perfectly. AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to save on electricity, observe the following: · separate the more delicate items from dishes that are more resistant to aggressive detergents and high temperatures; · do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes. If it is necessary to open dishwasher door during the washing cycle, there will be a 1-minute delay before the program can be resumed. After correctly closing the door, the washing program will start again from where it was interrupted. This operation may negatively affective the progress of the washing cycle. END OF CYCLE At the end of the washing program the selector will be on one of the STOP markers, depending on the program carried out. Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the ON/OFF key (2) (see section "3. REMOVING THE DISHES At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minutes before removing the dishes, to allow them to cool down. To prevent any water droplets on the upper basket from falling on the dishes in the lower basket, it is advisable to unload the lower basket first, and then the upper basket. 11 User instructions 4. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, add the rinse aid and detergent. 4. 1 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door: the detergent dispenser is on the left, and the rinse aid dispenser is on the right. With the exception of the SOAK program, before every washing cycle it is necessary to add the required amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as required. ADDING THE RINSE AID The rinse aid helps the dishes dry faster and prevents the formation of scale deposits and staining; it is automatically added to the water during the final rinse cycle, from the container situated on the inner side of the door. · · · · · Open the door. Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by 1/4 of a turn and remove it. Add the rinse aid until the container is full (approximately 140 cc). [. . . ] At this point it is possible to load larger sized plates into the lower basket. · To return to the original position, pull out the upper basket again and press the release lever. · 16 User instructions 5. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any work, always disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply. 5. 1 General warnings and recommendations Avoid the use of acidic or abrasive detergents. Clean the outer surfaces and door-lining of the dishwasher regularly using a soft cloth moistened with water or with a normal detergent suitable for painted surfaces. [. . . ]