User manual SMEG ST108

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL DISHWASHER Contents 1. 6. Safety and operating instructions __________________________ 32 Installation and hook-up _________________________________ 35 Description of the controls _______________________________ 37 Operating instructions __________________________________ 42 Cleaning and maintenance_______________________________ 53 Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 57 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. [. . . ] In these models, the cap of the salt container contains a green float which descends as the salt concentration in the water drops. When the green float can no longer be seen through the transparent cap, the container must be topped up with regenerating salt. The container is situated at the bottom of the dishwasher. 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. · 42 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. The setting switch is inside the plastic locking ring located on the righthand side, inside the dishwasher. 43 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) 0-4 5-9 10 - 17 18 - 26 27 - 35 36 - 47 French Degrees (°dF) 0-7 8 - 15 16 - 30 31 - 45 46 - 60 61 - 80 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. 44 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 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. [. . . ] 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. 54 User instructions GENERAL WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECT MAINTENANCE: · · · The filters should be cleaned under running water using a stiff brush. It is essential to thoroughly clean the filters according to the above instructions: the dishwasher cannot function if the filters are clogged. [. . . ]