User manual SMEG PL40NE

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] As the program runs, the PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8) will indicate the current cycle status. The light of the phase in progress will flash, while the lights of the previous and subsequent phases remain on. during execution of programs which do not include a prewash, the first PHASES/PROGRAM light (8) will remain off. 13 User instructions END PROGRAM When the program finishes, a buzzer sounds briefly and all the PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8) flash. Press any of the SELECTION PROGRAMS buttons (2), stops the light flashins, and the dishwasher is now ready to perform a new cycle; opening and shutting the door or switching the appliance off and on has the same effect. INTERRUPTION OF A PROGRAM In order to interrupt a running program it is necessary: press the START/PAUSE button (4), the light of the current phase goes out; keep the button pressed until the PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8) come on (confirmation buzzer). TO CHANGE A PROGRAM To change the running program it is necessary: to interrupt the running program (see "INTERRUPTION OF A PROGRAM"); select the new program; to press again the START/PAUSE button (4) to make start the new program. 14 User instructions ANNULLING A PROGRAM To annul the program in progress, it must first be interrupted (see "INTERRUPTION OF A PROGRAM"). Now press buttons P1+P2 simultaneously and the first three program lights will come on. In case that the door is opened during the operation, to the next door closing it is going to be necessary to start the program as shown in paragraph "START PROGRAM". The program will resume from the point in which it was interrupted. In case that the tub temperature is higher than 50C the program will start about 30 seconds later. DELAY PROGRAM (on some models only) (available in all programs except the soak program) The PROGRAM DELAY button (3) can be pressed to delay the start of the washing program by 3, 6 or 9 hours. 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 (the light corresponding to 3, 6 or 9 hours flashes). 15 User instructions To reset or change the delay once the program has started: press the START/PAUSE button (4) for a few seconds, until the PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8) come on; press the DELAY PROGRAM button (3) several times "until the program delay" returns to zero (all the lights indicating the delay go out); press the START/PAUSE button (4) to start the new program. To set the delay once the program has started, proceed as follows. If the program you wish to carry out is the same as the one already in progress: press the START/PAUSE button (5) for a few seconds, until the PHASES/PROGRAM lights (10) come on; annul the program in progress (see relative section) and wait for the cycle to come to an end; select the program again; select the delay required; press the START/PAUSE button (5) to start the new program. If the program you wish to carry out is different from the one already in progress: press the START/PAUSE button (5) for a few seconds, until the PHASES/PROGRAM lights (10) come on; change the program; select the delay required; press the START/PAUSE button (5) to start the new program. If using salt tablets, do not fill the container completely. 18 User instructions Do not use table salt as it contains insoluble substances which, over time, may damage the water softening system. When necessary, refill the regenerating salt container before starting the washing program. In this way, the excess saline solution will be immediately removed by the water; the prolonged presence of salt water inside the tank may lead to corrosion. Be careful not to confuse the salt and detergent packages; adding detergent to the salt container will damage the water softening system. ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM The dishwasher is equipped with an device for the user to adjust the water softening system according to the hardness of the water supply. According to the machine model, the selector which acts on the adjustment may be located: inside the plastic locking ring located on the right-hand side, inside the dishwasher; inside the water softener, just below the cap. Both allow for adjustment to 5 settings. 19 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. 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. Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by 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. [. . . ] If any residues fall into the washing pit they might block hydraulic components, or foul the spray arm nozzles. It is essential to thoroughly clean the filters according to the above instructions: the dishwasher cannot function if the filters are clogged. Carefully replace the filters in their seats, to avoid damaging the wash pump. PROLONGED DISUSE: Run the soak program twice in succession. [. . . ]