User manual SMEG DIC4-1

[. . . ] 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 ___________________________________ 19 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 31 Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 36 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. [. . . ] The button can be pressed again to select the delay required (the relative light comes on) or disable the option (lights off). Models with display The button can be pressed again to select the delay required, increasing it in onehour steps, with the duration shown on the display. 16 User instructions CANCELLING A PROGRAM IN PROGRESS • Open the door, taking care to avoid splashes of water, and hold down the PROGRAM SELECTION (3) button for a few seconds until the indicator lights for programs 4 and 5 illuminate simultaneously (marked "end"). • • Close the door. After approximately 1 minute the dishwasher will advance to the end of cycle. CHANGING THE PROGRAM To change the program in progress, simply open the door and select a new program. When the door is closed the dishwasher will automatically select the new program. TO SAVE ON ENERGY!…AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT • Always use the dishwasher with a full load. • 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. TO REDUCE DETERGENT CONSUMPTION AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent save on electricity as well, observe the following recommendations: • • Sort your dishes, washing delicate items separately from those more resistant to strong detergents and high temperatures. Do not pour detergent directly onto dishes. If the door must be opened while a wash cycle is in progress, the program will be interrupted. The corresponding light will continue to flash and a beeper will signal that the cycle has not been completed. You must wait about 1 minute before closing the door to restart the program. When the door is closed the program will continue from where it was interrupted. This operation should only be carried out if strictly necessary, as it could cause problems in running the program. 17 User instructions 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. 18 User instructions 4. 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]