User manual SMEG GM287-160

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Particularly, on the display it will have the following indications. Chosen the delay, proceed with the program start, press the button START/STOP (5) for same seconds until the clock symbol start to flaash. The machine will perform a dish pre-washing, and when finish, the "delay program" will enter in function as it was first set. In case you want to put to zero the "delay program" within the running program it is necessary: · · · to press the START/STOP (5) button for some seconds until the clock symbol remain lid up on the display; to press the DELAY PROGRAM (4) more times until the reset of the delay program (clock symbol shut off); to press the START/STOP (5) button to make start the program. N. B. : It is not possible to select the "delay program" when the program have already began. "3/1" OPTION BUTTON (on some models only) (available in all programs except the soak program) Pressing this button (3) activates the "3/1" option; the relative light comes on to confirm the selection. This option is specifically for the use of tablet or powder detergents which already contain salt and rinse aid. If you decide to use a product of this kind, press the button to allow the dishwasher to vary the necessary parameters to ensure the best washing results by making full use of the quantities of detergent, salt and rinse aid these special products contain. At the end of the cycle, the appliance automatically presets for the use of conventional products. 14 User instructions 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. N. B. : after 2 minutes, the appliance exits the parameter setting menu automatically. 17 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) French 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 SETTING Setting N. 5 Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply. 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. 18 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. However it possible to change the setting by turning the dispenser's selector to the desired position: the amount of rinse aid dispensed is proportional to the selector position. [. . . ] Press the central filter H from below to extract it from the micro-filter. Separate the two parts of the plastic filter by pressing the body of the filter in the zone shown by the arrows. Remove the central filter by lifting it. 27 User instructions GENERAL WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECT MAINTENANCE: · The filters should be cleaned under running water using a stiff brush. · When removing the filter, take care that there are no food residues on it. [. . . ]