Smeg BLV2RK User manual [GB]

Contents

1. Safety and operating instructions ___________________________ 2

2. Installation and hook-up __________________________________ 5

3. Description of the controls ________________________________ 9

4. Operating instructions ___________________________________ 18

5. Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 33

6. Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 37

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. Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets, spray arms, containers, filters, washing programs, and for operating the controls. Following the cleaning instructions provided here will keep your dishwasher's performance at peak levels in the long term. This user-friendly manual will provide answers to all your questions about use of the dishwasher.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: these are intended for the qualified technician who must carry out the installation, hook-up and testing of the appliance.

USER INSTRUCTIONS: these consist of recommendations for using the appliance, a description of its controls and of the correct cleaning and maintenance procedures.

1. Safety and operating instructions

THIS MANUAL FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE: IT MUST ALWAYS BE KEPT INTACT TOGETHER WITH THE DISHWASHER. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE, CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USE AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS SUCH AS THE STAFF KITCHENS OF SHOPS, OFFICES AND OTHER WORKPLACES, INSTITUTIONS, AND FOR THE USE OF GUESTS AT HOTELS, HOSTELS, BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS AND OTHER RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND COMPLIES WITH DIRECTIVES 2006/95/EC AND 2004/108/EC CURRENTLY IN FORCE, INCLUDING THE PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE. THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: WASHING AND DRYING OF DISHES; ANY OTHER USE SHALL BE CONSIDERED IMPROPER. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR

Safety instructions

ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE DISHWASHER AFTER EACH USE TO AVOID

IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT, DISCONNECT THE DISHWASHER FROM THE

USES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE NAME PLATE FEATURING THE TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER

AND MARKINGS IS VISIBLY POSITIONED ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR. THE NAME PLATE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR MUST NEVER BE REMOVED.

DO NOT LEAVE THE DISCARDED PACKAGING MATERIALS UNSUPERVISED WITHIN THE HOME. SEPARATE THE VARIOUS MATERIALS WHICH MAKE UP THE PACKAGING AND TAKE THEM TO THE NEAREST SORTED WASTE COLLECTION CENTRE.

THE APPLIANCE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH AN EARTH CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS IN FORCE.

THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE TO EARTH THE APPLIANCE OR FROM A DEFECTIVE EARTH CONNECTION.

IF THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED ON A CARPETED OR COVERED FLOOR, ENSURE THAT THE OPENINGS ON ITS UNDERSIDE ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED.

WASTING ELECTRICITY.

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND SHUT OFF THE WATER TAP.

DO NOT USE STEAM CLEANERS TO CLEAN THE DISHWASHER.

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WARNING:

EUROPEAN

DIRECTIVE

THEY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN AND EYES AND KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE DISHWASHER WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN. CHECK THAT THE DETERGENT RECEPTACLE IS EMPTY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE WASH CYCLE.

OBSOLETE APPLIANCES MUST BE RENDERED UNUSABLE. CUT OFF THE MAINS POWER CORD AFTER UNPLUGGING IT FROM THE WALL OUTLET, AND MAKE SAFE ANY COMPONENTS WHICH MIGHT BE DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN (LOCKS, DOORS, ETC.).

THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE 2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE). BY ENSURING THIS PRODUCT IS DISPOSED OF CORRECTLY, YOU WILL HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH, WHICH COULD OTHERWISE BE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE WASTE HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.

THE SYMBOL ON THE PRODUCT, OR ON THE DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, INDICATES THAT THIS APPLIANCE MAY NOT BE TREATED AS HOUSEHOLD WASTE. INSTEAD IT SHALL BE HANDED OVER TO THE APPLICABLE COLLECTION POINT FOR THE RECYCLING OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT. DISPOSAL MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT TREATMENT, RECOVERY AND RECYCLING OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CITY OFFICE, YOUR HOUSEHOLD WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE OR THE SHOP WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT.

DO NOT USE APPLIANCES WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TRANSIT! IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT YOUR DEALER. THE APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

THIS DISHWASHER MUST BE USED BY ADULTS. USE BY PERSONS WITH REDUCED MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES IS ONLY PERMITTED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM DETERGENTS AND PACKAGING MATERIALS (PLASTIC BAGS, POLYSTYRENE, ETC.), AND NEVER ALLOW THEM TO APPROACH OR PLAY WITH THE DISHWASHER, SINCE IT MIGHT CONTAIN DETERGENT RESIDUES CAPABLE OF CAUSING PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE EYES, MOUTH AND THROAT, AND EVEN LEADING TO SUFFOCATION.

DO NOT INTRODUCE SOLVENTS SUCH AS ALCOHOL OR TURPENTINE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.

DO NOT LOAD DISHES THAT ARE SOILED WITH ASH, WAX OR PAINTS.

SOME DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ARE STRONGLY ALKALINE.

LEANING OR SITTING O

N THE DISHWASHER DOO

R WHEN OPEN MAY

AQUASTOP MODELS

MODELS

WITH INTERNAL LIGHTING

DO NOT DRINK THE WATER RESIDUES WHICH MAY BE PRESENT INSIDE THE DISHES OR DISHWASHER AT THE END OF THE WASHING PROGRAM AND BEFORE THE DRYING CYCLE.

CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK. NEVER LEAVE THE DISHWASHER DOOR OPEN; PEOPLE MIGHT TRIP OVER IT.

Safety instructions

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting from failure to observe the above precautions, from tampering with even a single component of the appliance, or from the use of non original spare parts.

KNIVES OR OTHER SHARP-ENDED COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE PLACED IN THE CUTLERY BASKET BLADE-DOWN, OR LAID HORIZONTAL IN THE TOP BASKET. TAKE CARE NOT TO CUT YOURSELF AND ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PROJECT FROM THE BASKET.

THE AQUASTOP DEVICE PREVENTS FLOODING IN THE EVENT OF A WATER LEAK. WHEN THE AQUASTOP DEVICE IS TRIPPED, CALL IN A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE FAULT. IN MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE AQUSTOP DEVICE, THERE IS A SOLENOID VALVE INSIDE THE WATER INTAKE HOSE. DO NOT CUT THE

HOSE AND DO NOT ALLOW THE SOLENOID VALVE TO DROP INTO WATER. IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE WATER INTAKE HOSE,

DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND FROM THE WATER SUPPLY.

THE APPLIANCE’S LIGHTING SYSTEM BELONGS TO RISK GROUP 1 UNDER THE IEC/EN 62471 STANDARD. THIS MEANS THAT THERE IS NO PHOTOBIOLOGICAL RISK IN NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER, PERFORM A QUICK TEST OF THE APPLIANCE FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. IF THE DISHWASHER FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTRE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.

THE DISHWASHER MEETS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS SET OUT BY THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE CONCERNING SAFETY AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. ANY TECHNICAL CHECKS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY BY A TRAINED AND AUTHORISED TECHNICIAN: REPAIRS

CARRIED OUT BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY, AS WELL AS POSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE USER.

Installation instructions

2. Installation and hook-up

Remove the polystyrene basket retainers. Position the appliance in the desired place of installation. The back or sides of the dishwasher may be placed up against walls or other furniture units. If the dishwasher is installed near a heat source, fit the special insulating panel to prevent overheating and malfunction of the appliance. To ensure stability, install integrated or built-under dishwashers only under continuous worktops, and screw them to the adjacent units. To facilitate the installation procedure, the intake and drain hoses can be positioned in any direction; make sure that the hoses are not kinked, crushed or pulled too tightly. Make sure to tighten the locking ring-nut once the pipes have been placed in the direction required. A hole at least 8 cm in diameter is required to allow the power supply cable and pipes to pass. Before putting the dishwasher into its definitive position, turn on the water tap and check that there are no leaks from the tap connection, the dishwasher connection or the hose.

Level the appliance on the floor using its adjustable feet. This operation is essential for ensuring correct operation of the dishwasher.

Some models are equipped with only one adjustable foot at the rear, which can be adjusted by turning the screw on the lower front part of the appliance.

Building-in a dishwasher underneath a hob is absolutely forbidden. Moreover, dishwashers may not be installed directly touching

appliances which are not conventional built-in kitchen appliances (e.g. fireplaces, stoves, etc.).

When installing the dishwasher in a compartment next to one or more other appliances, it is essential to comply with all the recommendations provided by the appliance’s manufacturer (minimum distances, installation procedures, etc.).

For free-standing models only:

- Installing a hob on top of a free-standing dishwasher is absolutely forbidden.

- If the appliance is not built-in and is therefore accessible on one side, the door hinge area must be covered for safety

reasons (injury hazard). The covering fixtures are available as an

accessory from specialist dealers or the After-Sales

Service.

- To build in the dishwasher, the special kit must be purchased from

authorised dealers or the After-Sales Service.

CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY

Connect the intake hose to a cold water supply with ¾”

Take care to screw the hose firmly into

place with your hands and then complete by

dishwashers equipped with the ACQUASTOP

not

DRAIN CONNECTION

30 and 100

Installation instructions

2.1 Water supply connection

Preventing the risk of clogging or damage: if the water pipe is new or

has not been used for a long time, before connecting to the water supply check that the water is clear and free of impurities, to prevent damage to the appliance.

The dishwasher must always be connected to the water system with new hoses; old or used hoses must never be reused.

gas thread, inserting the filter A supplied with the dishwasher.

tightening about ¼ of a turn with pliers. In

device, the filters is already fitted inside the threaded ring.

The dishwasher can also be connected to a hot water supply exceeding 60°C . 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.

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 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

DO NOT USE ADAPTORS

OR SHUNT CONNECTIONS

IF THE APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH A PLUGLESS SUPPLY CORD:

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.

THE PLUG MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER INSTALLATION.

NEVER DISCONNECT THE PLUG BY PULLING ON THE POWER SUPPLY LEAD.

"45 CM" MODELS ONLY (9-10 PLACE SETTING)

AFTER CHANGING THE SUPPLY CORD, MAKE SURE THAT THE BRACKET WHICH SECURES THE CORD IS FIXED SECURELY IN PLACE.

IN ORDER TO AVOID

THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING OR BURNING.

In the event of damage to the supply cord, have it replaced by the manufacturer or an Authorized Technical Service Centre in order to avoid any risk.

Some components are live even with the ON/OFF button in the OFF position. Before maintenance work on the appliance, remove the plug or turn off the power supply at the wall switch.

AN OMNIPOLAR CIRCUIT BREAKER IN OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION CLASS III MUST BE INSTALLED IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE POSITION ON THE POWER SUPPLY LINE.

THE CONNECTION TO THE MAINS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN IN ACCORDANCE TO THE SCHEME SHOWN BELOW AND THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE.

L = brown N = blue

= yellow-green

FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY:

Fuse replacement

Installation instructions

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:

1. Remove the fuse cover A and fuse B.

2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse

cover. Refit both into plug.

The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is fitted.

Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour embossed in words on the base of the plug.

Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store.

User instructions

3. Description of the controls

3.1 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.

WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT ON INDICATOR LIGHT

The light flashes to indicate that the appliance is in “water hardness adjustment” mode.

SALT WARNIN LIGHT (on some models only)

If the symbol is present, illumination of this light denotes a regenerating salt warning level.

RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT (on some models only)

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

QUICK TIME + EXTRA OPTION BUTTON

(see “EXTRA OPTIONS” section)

The button controls selection of the quick time programs. (see table).

QUICK TIME PROGRAM LIGHT

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

SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON

User instructions

HYCLEAN OPTION + EXTRA OPTION BUTTON

(see “EXTRA OPTIONS” section)

Press the button to enable/disable the option.

HYCLEAN OPTION LIGHT

Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated.

HALF LOAD BUTTON

Press this button to activate the half load wash option. "Flexi Tabs" OPTION (EXTRA OPTION) LIGHT

Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated.

HALF LOAD LIGHT

Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated.

PROGRAM DELAY BUTTON

Press this button to delay the start of the program.

14 INFORMATION DISPLAY

N.B.: symbols and styling are guideline and may vary depending on

the model or version of the dishwasher purchased.

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 ON/OFF button (1) and wait for the PROGRAM

INDICATOR LIGHT (2) to illuminate;

• keep pressing the PROGRAM SELECTION button (3) until 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 LIGHT will flash (indicating that the program is being executed).

User instructions

PROGRAMS TABLE

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

DURATION

MINUTES

(1)

CONSUMPTION

WATER LITRES

Wash at 38°C Rinse at 50°C

Wash at 45°C Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C Dry

Wash at 45°C Cold rinse Rinse at 65°C Dry

When the "

recognises the type of dirt and automatically adjusts the

AUTO

" program is selected, the dishwasher

washing parameters as appropriate.

Hot prewash Wash at 70°C Cold rinse (2) Rinse at 70°C Dry

165

6,5 0,70

7,5 1,10

** **

13,5 1,70

PROGRAMME

NUMBER

& SYMBOL

1 RAPID 27’

2 GLASS

3 ECO (*)

EN 50242

AUTO 45-65

IEC/DIN***

5 SUPER

****

LOAD CROCKERY AND

CUTLERY

Dishes with light dirt,

washed immediately after

Glass, china and mixed

dishes with light dirt.

Dishes with normal dirt,

even with dried-on

Pans and dishes with normal dirt, even with

dried-on residues.

Very dirty pans and

dishes, even with dried-on

use

residues

residues.

IMPORTANT: see “NOTES AND REFERENCES” table on the following pages.

If the dishwasher door is open or not properly closed, the washing cycle will not start.

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QUICK TIME PROGRAMS

(see relevant section for explanation of functioning modes)

PROGRAMME

NUMBER E

SYMBOL

SOAK

DELICATE

QUICK

ECO

QUICK

NORMAL

QUICK

STRONG

and FAST

LOAD CROCKERY AND

Pans and dishes awaiting

completion of the load

Delicate dishes with normal

CUTLERY

dirt.

Dishes with normal dirt,

washed immediately after

use.

Dishes with normal dirt,

washed immediately after

use.

Mixed dishes with normal

dirt without dried-on

residues.

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

Cold prewash

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

Cold prewash Wash at 60°C Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C

Cold prewash Wash at 70°C Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C

Wash at 65°C Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C

DURATION

MINUTI

(1)

15 3,5 0,02

100

CONSUMPTION

WATER LITRES

10,5 1,15

10,5 1,25

11 1,40

8 1,20

IMPORTANT: see “NOTES AND REFERENCES” table on the following pages.

If the dishwasher door is open or not properly closed, the washing cycle will not start.

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