User manual SMEG ST124

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL DISHWASHER Contents 1. Safety and operating instructions __________________________ 26 2. Installation and hook-up _________________________________ 28 2. 1 Water supply connection _____________________________________________________ 28 2. 2 Electrical connection ________________________________________________________ 29 3. Description of the controls _______________________________ 30 3. 1 Upper panel _______________________________________________________________ 30 3. 2 Information display__________________________________________________________ 30 3. 3 Washing programs__________________________________________________________ 31 4. [. . . ] The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic softening system which uses a special regenerating salt to reduce the hardness of the water. The dishwasher is factory set for water hardness level 3 (average hardness 41-60°dF ­ 24-31°dH). SALT When using water of medium hardness, the regenerating salt container should be refilled after approximately 20 washing cycles. The salt container can hold approximately 1. 7 Kg of salt in grains. Some models are equipped with an optical no-salt indicator. 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. 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 electronic device for adjusting the water softening setting according to the hardness of the water. Depending on model, the setting may be made electronically or by means of a selector switch. 34 User instructions ELECTRONIC SETTING The value entered for this parameter establishes whether or not regeneration is to be carried out at the end of the washing cycle, on the basis of the table below. SETTING 0 1 2 3 4 5 WATER HARDNESS < 9°dH (15°dF) < 15°dH (25°dF) < 23°dH (40°dF) < 34°dH (60°dF) < 46°dH (80°dF) < 58°dH (100°dF) REGENERATION Not performed Performed every 5 cycles Performed every 4 cycles Performed every 3 cycles Performed every 2 cycles Performed every cycle Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply. Programming procedure: Press the PROGRAM SELECTION (2) and DELAYED START (3) buttons simultaneously for · 3 seconds until the DISPLAY (7) shows the symbol "H"; Press the DELAYED START button (3) to modify the parameter; · Press the PROGRAM SELECTION button (2) to exit from the procedure. · SWITCH SETTING 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: 35 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) 0510 23 30 36 4 9 22 29 35 41 0-7 8 - 15 16 - 37 38 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 SETTING Setting N. [. . . ] · 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. Carefully replace the filters in their seats, to avoid damaging the wash pump. PROLONGED DISUSE: · · · · · Run the soak program twice in succession. Leave the door slightly open, in order to prevent the formation of unpleasant odours inside the washing tank. [. . . ]