User manual SMEG VG61246

[. . . ] This user-friendly manual will provide answers to all your questions about use of the dishwasher. For any other information about use and maintenance of the dishwasher, read the enclosed manual carefully. USER INSTRUCTIONS: useful information is provided for the use of the washing programs and all the dishwasher's functions. User instructions 1. Description of the controls 1. 1 Front panel All the dishwasher control are grouped on the front panel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ON/OFF BUTTON ON/OFF LIGHT START/PAUSE BUTTON START/PAUSE LIGHT PROGRAMS SELECTOR LOAD WASH BUTTON (on some models only) LOAD WASH LIGHTS (on some models only) NO SALT LIGHT (on some models only) NO RINSE AID LIGHT (on some models only) RECESSED DOOR HANDLE On the pages which follow the operating status of the indicator lights will appear as follows: Light off Light on Light flashing User instructions PROGRAMS TABLE PROGRAM SELECTION TYPE AND GRADE DIRT PROGRESS PROGRAM DURATION MINUTES (2) CONSUMPTION WATER LITRES (1) POWER KWh (2) SOAK PANS AND DISHES IN WAITING OF COMPLETING THE LOAD Cold prewash 15 6 0, 03 QUICK DISHES NOT MUCH DIRTY AND WITH "FRESH DIRT" WITHOUT RESIDUAL DRY Wash at 38C Cold rinse Rinse at 58C Wash at 45C Cold rinse Rinse at 68C Dry Wash at 55C Cold rinse Rinse at 68C Dry Cold prewash Wash at 55C Cold rinse Rinse at 65C Dry Wash at 65C Cold rinse Rinse at 68C Dry Cold prewash Wash at 65C Cold rinse Rinse at 68C Dry Prewash at 45C Wash at 70C 2 cold rinses Rinse at 68C Dry 45 13 0, 80 DELICATE DISHES NOT VERY DIRTY 75 16 1, 05 ECO PANS AND DISHES NOT VERY DIRTY BUT WITH DRY RESIDUALS 140 14 1, 10 BIO (*) PANS AND DISHES DIRTY AND WITH DRY RESIDUALS 160 17 1, 05 DAILY PANS AND DISHES WITH NORMAL DIRT, WITHOUT DRY RESIDUAL 95 14 1, 25 NORMAL PANS AND DISHES DIRTY AND WITH DRY RESIDUALS 100 17 1, 28 SUPER PANS AND DISHES VERY DIRTY AND WITH DRY RESIDUALS 110 20 1, 60 Only run the soak program with half loads. The HALF LOAD option (6) is available for all programs except the soak program. [. . . ] CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY Connect the intake hose to a cold water supply with " gas thread, inserting the filter A supplied with the dishwasher. Take care to screw the hose firmly into place with your hands and then complete by tightening about of a turn with pliers. In dishwashers equipped with the ACQUASTOP device, the filters is already fitted inside the threaded ring. The dishwasher can also be connected to a hot water supply not exceeding 60C. Supplying the appliance with hot water cuts down the washing time by approximately 20 minutes, but slightly reduces its effectiveness. Make the connection to the domestic hot water supply using the same procedure described for connecting to the cold water supply. DRAIN CONNECTION Insert the dishwasher's drain hose into a drain pipe having a diameter of at least 4 cm, or alternatively, place it inside the kitchen sink using the plastic support provided, taking care not to crush or excessively bend the hose. It is important to prevent the hose from coming loose and falling. For this purpose, the plastic support is equipped with a hole for tying it to the wall or water tap. The free end should be positioned at a height of between 30 and 100 cm, and should never be submerged in water. If a horizontal drain extension hose is used (for a maximum of 3 m) the drain hose can be placed at a maximum height of 85 cm from the ground. Installation instructions 2. 2 Electrical connection and precautions CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE AND THE FREQUENCY OF THE MAINS MATCH THE RATINGS ON THE NAME PLATE OF THE APPLIANCE POSITIONED ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR. THE PLUG ON THE SUPPLY CORD AND THE CORRESPONDING SOCKET OUTLET MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MEET THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. 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. 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. 3. 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. 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 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. [. . . ] After reassembly, check that the spray arms turn freely. Otherwise, check that they have been installed correctly. User instructions CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT It is advisable to periodically inspect the centre filter C and, if necessary, to clean it. To remove the filter, grip the tabs, turn them anticlockwise and lift upwards; push the centre filter D from the underside to remove it from the micro-filter: separate the two parts which make up the plastic filter by pressing the body of the filter in the zone shown by the arrows; remove the centre filter by lifting it upwards. 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. [. . . ]