User manual SMEG S431A

[. . . ] Operating instructions___________________________________ 35 4. 1 4. 2 4. 3 4. 4 Using the water softening system ______________________________________________ Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers _____________________________________ General warnings and recommendations ________________________________________ Using the baskets___________________________________________________________ 35 37 39 40 5. Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 43 5. 1 General warnings and recommendations ________________________________________ 43 Thank you for choosing this product. We advise you to carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual, in order to understand how to operate your dishwasher safely and correctly. The manual is divided into paragraphs, which provide a step by step description of the dishwasher functions, with clear instructions accompanied by detailed illustrations. [. . . ] · 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. · When possible, disable the drying cycle and leave the door open at the end of the washing · cycle: the residual air and heat will dry the dishes perfectly. AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to save on electricity, observe the following: · separate the more delicate items from dishes that are more resistant to aggressive detergents and high temperatures; · do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes. If it is necessary to open dishwasher door during the washing cycle, there will be a 1-minute delay before the program can be resumed. After correctly closing the door, the washing program will start again from where it was interrupted. This operation may negatively affective the progress of the washing cycle. END OF CYCLE At the end of the washing program the selector will be on one of the STOP markers, depending on the program carried out. Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the ON/OFF key (3) (see section "3. 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. Then use a screwdriver to rotate the rinse aid selector to the desired position. The amount of rinse aid must be increased if the washed dishes appear dull or feature circular stains. If, on the other hand, the dishes are sticky or have white streaks, it is necessary to reduce the rinse aid setting. 37 User instructions ADDING THE DETERGENT To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press the button P. [. . . ] To return to the original position, pull out the upper basket again and press the release lever. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any work, always disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply. 5. 1 General warnings and recommendations Avoid the use of acidic or abrasive detergents. Clean the outer surfaces and door-lining of the dishwasher regularly using a soft cloth moistened with water or with a normal detergent suitable for painted surfaces. Clean the door gaskets with a damp sponge. [. . . ]