User manual SMEG GES3900

[. . . ] Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets, spray arms, containers, filters, washing programs, and for operating the controls. Following the cleaning instructions provided here will keep your dishwasher's performance at peak levels in the long term. This user-friendly manual will provide answers to all your questions about use of the dishwasher. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: these are intended for the qualified technician who must carry out the installation, hook-up and testing of the appliance. USER INSTRUCTIONS: these consist of recommendations for using the appliance, a description of its controls and of the correct cleaning and maintenance procedures. 1 Safety instructions 1. [. . . ] SPREAD HALF LOAD Suitable when there are not many dishes to be washed, it saves energy and reduces the program duration. Place dishes in both baskets then load the detergent dispenser than less than the normal amount for a full load. 16 User instructions PROGRAM DELAY The PROGRAM DELAY button can be pressed to delay the start of the washing program by 3, 6 or 9 hours, indicated by the PROGRAM DELAY/PROGRAM PHASES (5) lights. 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 (option light and light of selected program on). N. B. : It is not possible to select the PROGRAM DELAY option once the cycle has begun. Remaining program delay time: with this option active, the user can view the time left before the washing cycle starts. · press the START/PAUSE button (3); the light of the first phase (5) of the selected program (4) comes on, while the program light flashes (confirmation beep); · press the PROGRAM DELAY button. One of the PROGRAM DELAY lights (5) will flash to indicate whether less than 3, 6, 9 or 12 hours are left before the dishwasher starts. 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. The WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR LIGHT (6) flashes, while the SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS (4) show the current setting. Each pressure on the button changes the setting following the sequence in the table below: > 19 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German French degrees (°dH) Degrees (°dF) 0-4 5 - 15 16 - 23 24 - 31 32 - 47 48 - 58 0-7 8 - 25 26 - 40 41 - 60 61 - 80 81 - 100 All lights off (no salt) One light on Two lights on Three lights on Four lights on Five lights on SETTING Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply. After adjustment or display of the current setting, simply do not touch the button for a few seconds; the dishwasher will automatically return to standard mode, quitting the adjustment mode. 4. 2 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. 20 User instructions 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. To add rinse aid: · Open the door. · Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by ¼ of a turn and remove it. · Add the rinse aid until the container is full (approximately 140 cc). The optical level indicator on the side of the cap should be completely obscured. Refill the rinse aid when the optical level indicator becomes clear again, or when the rinse aid warning light illuminates. · Replace the cover and turn it in a clockwise direction. · Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to the formation of excess foam. ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness. [. . . ] WARNING: any operations performed on the appliance by unauthorised persons are not covered by the warranty and shall be paid for by the user. 33 User instructions 6. Troubleshooting The dishwasher is capable of signalling a number of faults through the simultaneous illumination of several indicator lights, with the following meanings: FAULT DESCRIPTION Acquastop failure The anti-flooding system has been activated. The system is tripped in case of water leaks. Safety level The system which limits the water level inside the dishwasher has been tripped. [. . . ]