User manual SMEG PL983X-2

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL DISHWASHER Contents 1. Safety and operating instructions ___________________________ 24 2. Installation and hook-up __________________________________ 26 2. 1 Water supply connection _____________________________________________________ 26 2. 2 Electrical connection ________________________________________________________ 27 3. Description of the controls_________________________________ 28 3. 1 Front panel ________________________________________________________________ 28 3. 2 Washing programs __________________________________________________________ 28 4. [. . . ] After removing the lower basket, unscrew the salt container cap by turning it anticlockwise and pour in the salt using the funnel supplied with the dishwasher. Before replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from around the opening. · When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition to the salt it is also necessary to add one litre of water to the container. Each time the salt container is refilled, make sure that the cap is securely closed. The mixture of water and detergent must never penetrate the salt container, as this would compromise the operation of the regeneration system. In the event of this occurring, the warranty will be invalidated. Only use regenerating salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers. If using salt tablets, do not fill the container completely. 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. 30 User instructions 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: WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) 0-4 5-9 10 - 22 23 - 29 30 - 35 36 - 41 0-7 8 - 15 16 - 37 38 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 SETTING Setting N. 5 Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply. 31 User instructions 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. 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. · · · · · Open the door. Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by 1/4 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. The setting must be increased when the washed dishes appear dull or have circular staining. · · · · · To adjust the rinse aid setting, rotate the dispenser cap through a quarter turn in an anticlockwise direction and remove it. [. . . ] check that the cap of the salt container is securely closed, and that the water softening setting is correct. If after following the above troubleshooting instructions the problem persists, call the nearest AfterSales Centre. WARNING: any operations performed on the appliance by unauthorised persons are not covered by the warranty and shall be paid for by the user. 40 User instructions 6. Troubleshooting The electronic control system is able to find and signal a series of possible malfunctions of the dihwasher by means of PROGRAM PHASES INDICATOR LIGHTS (8), which illuminate following well determined sequences, corresponding to different problems. In the event of a fault or malfunction, before calling the After-sales service centre, we suggest that you first consult the troubleshooting guide below. [. . . ]