Smeg BL4 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents

1. Description of the controls________________________________16

2. Troubleshooting _______________________________________25

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.

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User instructions

1. Description of the controls

1.1 Upper panel

All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel. Switch-on, programming, switch-off etc. procedures are only possible when the door is open.

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.

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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.

EXTRA PROGRAM BUTTON

This button gives access to the one of the five extra programs (see table).

EXTRA PROGRAM LIGHT

Illuminates to indicate that one of the five extra programs (see table) is going to be executed.

(certain models only)

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"3/1" OPTION BUTTON

Press this button to activate the option for use of 3/1 products.

"3/1" OPTION LIGHT

Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated.

HALF LOAD BUTTON

Press this button to activate the half load wash option.

HALF LOAD LIGHT

One of the two buttons illuminates to indicate that the half load wash option in the top or bottom basket has been selected.

PROGRAM DELAY BUTTON

Press this button to delay the start of the program by up to 9 hours.

INFORMATION DISPLAY

(on some models only)

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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.

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

• press the

INDICATOR LIGHT (2)

• keep pressing the

ON/OFF

button

to illuminate;

PROGRAM SELECTION

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

LIGHT

being executed).

(1)

and wait for the

button

PROGRAM

(3)

until the

will flash (indicating that the program is

PROGRAMME,

NUMBER & SYMBOL

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RINSE

DELICATE

AUTO 60-70

BIO

(*) EN 50242

LOAD CROCKERY

AND CUTLERY

Pans and dishes for

rinsing and drying

Dishes

with normal dirt

Normally soiled dishes, including dried-on residue

Dishes

with normal dirt

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

Cold rinse Rinse at 68°C Dry

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

Cold prewash Wash at 50°C Wash at 65°C Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C Dry

Cold prewash Wash at 50°C Cold rinse Rinse at 62°C Dry

DURATION CONSUMPTION

MINUTES

(2)

WATER

LITRES (1)

POWER KWh (2)

45' 9 0,9

75' 16 1,15

(**) (**) (**)

180' 15

(***)

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PROGRAMME,

NUMBER & SYMBOL

run the soak program with half loads.

Only

SUPER

SOAK

QUICK

AUTO 40-50

ECO

INTENSIVE

To execute programs

LOAD CROCKERY

AND CUTLERY

pans and dishes,

Pans and dishes

a further wash

Wash immediately

after use for dishes

with normal dirt

Wash immediately

after use for dishes

with normal dirt

Normally soiled

pans and dishes,

dried-on residue

6,7,8,9,10

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

Very dirty

even with

dried-on dirt

awaiting

Dishes

with light dirt

including

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

Cold prewash

Wash at 38°C Cold rinse Rinse at 58°C

Cold prewash Wash at 40°C Wash at 55°C Cold rinse Rinse at 68°C Dry

Wash at 55°C Cold rinse Rinse at 68°C Dry

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

users must first press the

DURATION CONSUMPTION

MINUTES

(2)

WATER

LITRES (1)

110’ 20 1,70

16' 6

45' 13 0,85

(**) (**) (**)

100' 14 1,25

95' 17 1,5

extra programs button (6)

(*) Reference program as per EN 50242 standard.

(**) When the "

AUTO 40-50

" or "

AUTO 60-70

" program is selected, the dishwasher recognises the type of dirt and automatically adjusts the washing parameters as appropriate.

(***)

1,08 1,05

For

AAA 14 place-settings

For

AAA 12 place-settings

models only (see energy label).

(–) 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.

POWER KWh (2)

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

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TABLE FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES

Reference standard EN 50242

Reference program BIO Load Depending on the models 12 or 14 place-settings Type of detergent B Amount of detergent 12 place-settings: 30 g - 14 place-settings: 35 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

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CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM

• To cancel the currently selected program, open the door and hold down the until the simultaneously.

• 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

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SELECTING HALF LOAD WASH (on some models only)

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

1) press the button relative light comes on);

2) press the button

basket

3) press the button washing mode (washing in both baskets, both lights off).

HALF LOAD (10)

once

a second time

(the relative light comes on);

a third time

button, with two alternatives:

to select washing in the

to return to the normal

top basket

bottom

full load

(the

When washing in the

divided

EXTRA PROGRAMS

Button which can be selected directly using the program selector button. This button must be pressed (the light comes on) "main" program (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). This function pressed again (the light goes out) if the user wishes to execute one of the 5 main programs at the next cycle.

so that

(6)

gives access to

is retained in the memory

bottom basket

only half is used.

five extra programs

only,

the cutlery basket can be

in addition to the ones

after

selection of the

, so the button has to be

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"3/1" OPTION BUTTON (on some models only) (available in all programs except the soak program)

By pressing the button the relative light comes on. This option has been studied for the use of dishwashing powder or tablets with integrated substances in place of regenerating salt or rinse-aid known on the market as “3 in 1” or “triple action” products; in this case the dishwasher will use the product in an optimal way avoiding salt and rinse-aid consumption, which could already be found in the dishwasher.

Note:

When selecting the "

rinse-aid lights remain on, if their containers are empty.

DELAYING THE PROGRAM (on some models only) (available in all programs except the soak program)

PROGRAM DELAY

The the program by up to operated at the time of day of your choice. Press the button several times in succession and the display will show the delay with which the appliance will start, beginning from

(8)

you activate the "

3/1

" button, it is normal that the salt and

(12)

button

9 hours.

This means that the dishwasher can be

can be pressed to delay the start of

9 hours

3/1

" option, confirmed when

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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

the more delicate items from dishes that are more resistant

the detergent directly on the dishes.

fully loaded

most appropriate

for each type of

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ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM

N.B.:

for the setting below to be possible, a washing program other than

the soak program must be set.

Press the

PROGRAM DELAY

preset value appears followed by a full stop (normally 3.). Release the button then press it again in succession to display the value required, referring to the table.

The 6 setting levels available will appear in this order:

3.,4.,5.,0.,1.,2.

When the value required appears on the display, release the button;

5 seconds

after

the system automatically returns to setting of the

program delay, and the setting will be made with the chosen value.

N.B.:

the display shows the water hardness setting and the program delay. The dot (.) after the number indicates that the water hardness setting is being displayed. If the dot (.) does not appear, the program delay is being displayed.

button

(12)

and keep it pressed until the

WATER HARDNESS TABLE

WATER HARDNESS

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

0 - 5 0 - 9 0.

6 - 11 10 - 19 1. 12 - 21 20 - 36 2. 22 - 33 37 - 59 3. 34 - 45 60 - 79 4. 46 - 53 80 - 107 5.

SETTING

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

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User instructions

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

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

minute

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

END OF CYCLE

At the end of the program the beeper sounds briefly and the programs 4 and 5flash.

only be carried out if strictly necessary

, because it

lights

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

(1)

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.

advisable

20 minutes

to unload the lower basket first, and then the

ON/OFF

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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FAULT DESCRIPTION

Turbine flow-regulator malfunction

(for the 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

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

Alarms

•

immediately. TheE5,E6 alarms interrupts the running program once the cause is

•

resolved, it will bring bach the execution of the program. The alarm E7 is visualized at the end of the cycle that comes, however,

•

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

To “reset” an alarm is necessary:

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

•

possible to program the dishwasher again.

E1, E2, E3, E4, E8

andE9 interrupt the current program

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If the malfunction persists, contact your authorised Service Centre.

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