User manual SMEG ADP8242

[. . . ] How to get the most from your Fully Integrated Dishwasher ADP 8242 DISHWASHER A Helping Hand on the Home Front From now on washing dishes, glassware, cutlery and saucepans should be as simple as loading your dishwasher and switching on. We strongly recommend you take the time to read this leaflet fully from cover to cover. It may seem like a chore, but it'll pay off in the long run. Contents Page No. 1, 2 & 3 4&5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 Installation Loading Your Dishwasher Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser Water Softener Control Panel The First Wash Table of programs Cleaning and Maintenance How to Deal with Small Problems General and Technical Details Not Working Properly?Electrical Connections 12 Month Guarantee Installation 1 Your brand new dishwasher complies with stringent EEC specifications and is fully compatible with any 600mm deep kitchen units. [. . . ] These days, manufacturers often display the "Dishwasher Safe" stamp on items that are robust enough to cope with regular dishwashing. If you ever hear knocking or a breaking noises during a cycle, stop the machine at once. NEVER OPEN THE DOOR WHILST A CYCLE IS IN PROGRESS Having stopped the machine, wait 15 minutes to allow the crockery to cool down before opening the door to attend to any problem. IMPORTANT NOTE In the interest of general safety do not place long bladed knives in the cutlery basket. These items should be laid flat, so as not to cause potential accidental injury when unloading your dishwasher. Your Dishwasher 6 WARNING After loading, ensure that both spray arms are free to rotate. We cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by incorrect loading. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Upper Basket Upper Basket Spray Arm Lower Basket Spray Arm Lower Basket Salt Container Filters Detergent Dispenser and Rinse Aid Container Cutlery Basket Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser The detergent and rinse aid dispenser are on the inside of the door. The detergent dispenser is on the left and the rinse aid dispenser is on the right. Fill the dispenser with detergent before each wash. 7 Filling with detergent To open the detergent dispenser press the button gently. Pour in the detergent and close the lid. The dispenser is opened automatically during washing. If the "super" programme is selected, as well as the usual dose of detergent, an extra amount will have to be added to the adjacent cavity which is also below the lid. IMPORTANT: use only detergents specifically intended for dishwashers. The use of good detergents is important in obtaining the best washing results. If insufficient detergent is added, the dirt will not be completely eliminated, while excessive detergent does not increase the effectiveness of the wash, and may cause foam and pollution. Adding rinse-aid Open the cap of the dispenser and pour in the rinse-aid, watching the optical level indicator (Fig. RINSE-AID LEVEL INDICATOR Dispenser full Dispenser empty The rinse-aid dispenser is able to take about 140 c. c. Before closing the cap or hatch, wipe away any spills of rinse-aid with a soft cloth. The rinse-aid is added to the water automatically during the last rinse; it speeds up the drying process and prevents the formation of stains and scale deposits on the dishes. To adjust the dosage, turn the selector on the dispenser to the desired position, the doses are proportioned to the numbers indicated (Fig. Increase the dose if the washed dishes are dull or show round marks. If dishes are sticky or have whitish streaks, reduce the dose. The appliance leaves the factory with a mid-range setting. 1. 2. Water Softener 8 The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic softener which uses regenerating salts specially developed for dishwashers to remove hardening substances from the water. Hard water leaves whitish marks on the dry dishes, and dishes gradually lose their shine over time. The appliance is preset to dispense the right amount of salt on the basis of the hardness of the mains water. The appliance leaves the factory with a medium setting (2). [. . . ] If the problem persists, contact the after-sales service. E1 E2 E3 E4 The temperature monitoring system has failed. Switch the dishwasher OFF, switch it back on and restart the washing program. If the alarm recurs, call the after-sales service. The dishwasher is unable to take in water. [. . . ]