Smeg APL12-1 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents

1. Description of the controls________________________________14

2. Troubleshooting _______________________________________20

Thank you for choosing one of our products. You are advised to read this manual carefully; it contains all the information you need about the right conditions for the proper, safe use of your dishwasher. The individual sections are laid out to provide you with a step-by-step guide to all your appliance's functions; the texts are easy to understand and are complete with detailed illustrations. 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 Upper panel

All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel.

ON/OFF BUTTON

Pressing this button energises the appliance.

SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS

Illumination of this light denotes the program selected and the occurrence of a fault (troubleshooting).

PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON

By pressing this button in sequence it is possible to select the desired program.

SALT WARNING LIGHT

Illumination of this light signals that salt container is empty.

RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT

Illumination of this light signals that rinse aid dispenser is empty.

HALF LOAD BUTTON

Pressing this button selects the

HALF LOAD INDICATOR LIGHT

Illumination of the light indicates selection of the

DELAYED START BUTTON

Pressing this button in sequence delays the start of the program by 3, 6 or 9 hours.

DELAYED START LIGHTS

Illuminate to show that start delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hours has been set.

(certain models only)

HALF-LOAD

(certain models only)

function.

HALF-LOAD

function.

SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON

To select the most suitable program for the dishes to be washed refer to the table below, which indicates the most appropriate program according to dish type and degree of soiling.

User instructions

After using the table to identify the most appropriate washing program:

•

press the

INDICATOR LIGHT (2)

•

keep pressing the

indicator light corresponding to the desired program illuminates;

•

close the door; after about 2" the program will start. While it is in

progress, the relative being executed).

** For AAB models only (see energy label)

PROGRAMME,

NUMBER & SYMBOL

LOAD CROCKERY

ON/OFF

AND CUTLERY

button

(1)

and wait for the

to illuminate;

PROGRAM SELECTION

LIGHT

will flash (indicating that the program is

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

DURATION CONSUMPTION

MINUTES

(2)

button

WATER

LITRES (1)

PROGRAM

(3)

until the

POWER KWh (2)

Only

The

SOAK

LIGHT

ECO (*)

EN 50242

NORMAL

INTENSIVE

run the soak program with half loads.

HALF LOAD

Pans and dishes

awaiting

a further wash

Wash immediately

after use for dishes

with light dirt

Wash immediately

after use for dishes

with normal dirt

Dishes

with normal dirt

Very dirty pans and

dishes (except delicate items)

(6)

option

is available for all programs

Cold prewash

Wash at 45°C Cold rinse Rinse at 68°C Dry

Cold prewash** Wash at 55°C Cold rinse Rinse at 65°C

Dry

Cold prewash Wash at 65°C Cold rinse Rinse at 68°C Dry

Prewash at 45°C Wash at 70°C 2 cold rinses Rinse at 70°C Dry

12' 7

75' 15 1,20

160'**

17**151,05**

150'

100' 19 1,40

115' 23 1,75

except the soak program

1,24

(*) Reference program as per EN 50242 standard.

(–) Not present.

(1) Average power consumption with the softener set on

level 2

(2) The cycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the water and room temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes.

The washing cycle will not take place if the dishwasher door is left open or not properly closed.

User instructions

TABLE FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES

Reference standard EN 50242

Reference program ECO Load 12 place-settings Type of detergent B Amount of detergent 30 g

Rinse aid setting 5/6

1.2 Washing programs

Before starting a washing program make sure that:

• The water supply tap is

• The

• The baskets have been

• The spray arms are able to

• The dishwasher door is

correct amount of detergent

dispenser

obstruction.

open.

has been added to the

correctly loaded.

rotate freely

securely closed

and without

HALF LOAD WASH SETTING (certain models only)

This function is ideal for small loads and saves water and electricity. It is controlled by the

LOAD

button

basket only.

IMPORTANT: to deactivate the function

wash is not also carried out in half load mode

mistake

A cutlery basket can be placed in the

basket must be left empty.

CAUTION: there is no point in loading dishes and cutlery in the lower basket, since the jet of water will only reach the upper basket.

(6)

and allows washing in the upper

at the end of the program remember

to ensure the next

HALF

upper basket

, while the

lower

User instructions

CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM

•

To cancel the currently selected program, open the door and hold

down the until the simultaneously (the word "end" is displayed on the window).

•

Close the door.

•

After approximately 1 minute the dishwasher will advance to the end

of cycle.

CHANGING THE PROGRAM

To change the program in progress, simply open the door and select a new program. When the door is closed the dishwasher will automatically select the new program.

PROGRAM SELECTION (3)

indicator lights

for programs 4 and 5 illuminate

button for a few seconds

DELAYED START (certain models only)

The start of the program can be delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hours. This allows you to set the dishwasher to work at the times of day most convenient to you. After setting the program of your choice, press the

(8)

button

START

If you wish to exit the procedure without setting delayed start, press the button in sequence until all three lights are out. At the end of the cycle, the procedure is automatically deleted, so if you also require it for the next program you will have to set it again.

to select the delay you require. The corresponding

(9)

light

lights up.

DELAYED START

DELAYED

User instructions

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.

According to the machine model, the selector which acts on the adjustment may be located:

•

inside the plastic locking ring located on the

the dishwasher;

•

inside the water softener, just below the cap.

Both allow for adjustment to 5 settings:

right-hand

side, inside

WATER HARDNESS TABLE

WATER HARDNESS

German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF)

0 - 4 0 - 7 Setting N. 1 NO SALT

5 - 15 8 - 25 Setting N. 1 16 - 23 26 - 40 Setting N. 2 24 - 31 41 - 60 Setting N. 3 32 - 47 61 - 80 Setting N. 4 48 - 58 81 - 100 Setting N. 5

SETTING

Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply.

User instructions

TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

• Always try to run the dishwasher

• Do not wash the dishes in running water.

• Use the washing program that is

load.

• Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing.

• If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to 60°C.

TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION! … 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

to aggressive detergents and high temperatures;

•

do not pour

If the door has to be opened while washing is in progress, the program will be interrupted. The relative light will keep flashing and a beeper will signal that the cycle has not been completed. You must wait about

minute

closed the program will continue from where it was interrupted. This operation should might cause problems in execution of the program.

the more delicate items from dishes that are more resistant

the detergent directly on the dishes.

before closing the door to restart the program. When the door is

only be carried out if strictly necessary

fully loaded

most appropriate

for each type of

, because it

END OF CYCLE

At the end of the washing cycle the dishwasher gives a short acustic signal and the program

indicators

"end" is displayed on the window).

To switch off the dishwasher, open the door and press the button

REMOVING THE DISHES

At the end of the washing program, wait at least removing the dishes, to allow them to cool down. To prevent any water droplets on the upper basket from falling on the dishes in the lower basket, it is upper basket.

nr 4 and 5 start blinking (the word

(1)

advisable

to unload the lower basket first, and then the

ON/OFF

20 minutes

before

User instructions

2. Troubleshooting

The dishwasher is capable of signalling a number of faults through the simultaneous illumination of several indicator lights, with the following meanings:

FAULT DESCRIPTION

Acquastop failure

The anti-flooding system has been activated (for the relevant models only). The system is tripped in case of water leaks. Contact the after-sales service.

Safety level

The system which limits the water level inside the dishwasher has been tripped. Interrupt the program and switch off the dishwasher. Switch the dishwasher back on, program it again and start the washing cycle. If the problem persists, contact the after-sales service.

Water heating malfunction

The water is not heated or the heating parameters are not correct. Repeat the washing program; if the problem persists, contact the after-sales service.

Water temperature monitoring malfunction

Interrupt the program and switch off the dishwasher. Switch the dishwasher back on, program it again and start the washing cycle. If the problem persists, contact the after-sales service.

Water intake malfunction

The appliance does not take in water or does not do so correctly. Check that the water connections are correct, the water intake tap is turned on and the filter is not fouled. If the problem persists, contact the after-sales service.

Water pump-out malfunction

The appliance does not pump out the water or does not do so correctly. Check that the drain hose is not kinked or crushed and that the siphon and filter are not fouled. If the problem persists, contact the aftersales service.

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User instructions

FAULT DESCRIPTION

Turbine flow-regulator malfunction

relevant models only)

The appliance is not able to "measure" the amount of water loaded accurately. Interrupt the program and switch off the dishwasher. Switch the dishwasher back on, program it again and start the washing cycle. If the problem persists, contact the after-sales service.

Alternate washing system malfunction

Interrupt the program and switch off the dishwasher. Switch the dishwasher back on, program it again and start the washing cycle. If the problem persists, contact the after-sales service.

Water intake system malfunction

Contact the after-sales service.

Light off Light on Light flashing

(for the

If an alarm occurs the appliance interrupts the program in progress and signals a fault.

• Alarms

immediately.

• The

resolved, it will bring bach the execution of the program.

• The alarm

brought to the end since the operation of the dishwasher is not harmed.

To “reset” an alarm is necessary:

E1, E2, E3, E4, E8

alarms interrupts the running program once the cause is

E5,E6

is visualized at the end of the cycle that comes, however,

andE9 interrupt the current program

• Open and close the door, or turn off and on the machine. At this point is

possible to program the dishwasher again.

If the malfunction persists, contact your authorised Service Centre.

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