User manual SMEG STX45S

[. . . ] 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 Upper panel _______________________________________________________________ 28 3. 2 Information display__________________________________________________________ 28 3. 3 Washing programs__________________________________________________________ 29 4. [. . . ] 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 (6) 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: 31 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) 0510 18 27 36 4 9 17 26 35 47 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. 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. To add rinse aid: · · · · · Open the door. Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by ¼ 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. · · · 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. Replace the cap, turning it clockwise. 32 User instructions · · 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. ADDING THE DETERGENT To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press the button P. Add the detergent and close the cap carefully. During the washing cycle, the dispenser will be opened automatically. · · · · · · · When a SUPER program is selected, in addition to the normal dose of detergent, it is necessary to add an additional amount inside compartment G or H. Use only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. For optimal washing results it is important to use a good quality detergent. [. . . ] To reset the appliance, open and close the door. To determine the cause of this problem call the authorised technical service centre. The temperature monitoring system has failed. Switch the dishwasher off, switch it back on and restart the washing program. [. . . ]