Smeg DI612CT User manual [GB]

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS

Contents

1. Description of the controls ________________________________ 2

2. Operating instructions ___________________________________ 13

3. Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 26

4. Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 30

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.

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

1. Description of the controls

1.1 Upper panel

User instructions

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.

The panel shown is only a guideline example: the form of the lights and buttons may vary depending on the model.

ON/OFF BUTTON

Press this button to switch the dishwasher on/off.

SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS

Illumination of this light denotes the program selected and the

occurrence of a fault

(troubleshooting).

PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON

+ ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM



Used to select the washing program required and adjust the water softening system.

WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT ON INDICATOR LIGHT

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

SALT WARNING 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 denotes a rinse aid warning level in the tank.

OPTIONS (on some models only)

User instructions

<<OPTIONS(6)>>

Depending on the model, this zone may contain one or more of the following options, identified by the relative symbols and described in more detail in the relevant sections of the manual. It is not possible to select any options when the soak program is being used. All options except "Flexi Tabs" are disabled at the end of the wash cycle. To disable the “Flexi tabs” option, press the relative button (the light goes out).

Flexi Tabs

Specifically for the use of products which contain salt and rinse aid as well as detergent.

HYCLEAN

Adds a final antibacterial rinse to the selected program.

Spread HALF LOAD WASH

Allows washing of just a few dishes placed in both baskets.

PROGRAM DELAY

Allows the program to be set to start with a delay of 3, 6 or 9 hours.

PROGRAMS TABLE

SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON

User instructions

The manual contains the programs table for several models. To find the table for your dishwasher, compare the program symbols at the top of the table with those on your control panel.

After identifying the most suitable program with the aid of the programs table:

• 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;

• select the option required (if any and if the model provides options);

• close the door; after about 2" the program will start LIGHT will

flashing (indicating that the program is being executed).

User instructions

PROGRAMS TABLE

ULTRA CLEAN

PROGRAMME

NUMBER

& SYMBOL

1 SOAK

2 GLASS

3 ECO (*)

EN 50242

4 NORMAL

IEC/DIN***

ULTRA

CLEAN

****

LOAD CROCKERY AND

Pans and dishes awaiting

completion of the load

Glass, china and mixed

dishes with light dirt.

Dishes with normal dirt,

even with dried-on

Dishes with normal dirt,

even with dried-on

Very dirty pans and

dishes, even with dried-on

CUTLERY

residues

residues.

DURATION

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

Cold prewash

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

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

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

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

MINUTES

(1)

15 3,5 0,02

105

155

CONSUMPTION

WATER LITRES

POWER KWh (1)

9,5 1,1

** **

13,5 1,35

15,5 1,60

The

program terminate with an extra anti-bacteria rinse that ensures a further reduction in the bacteria level. If the temperature falls during this stage of the program (e.g. because the door is opened or due to a power blackout), the program lights flash to warn that the anti-bacteria effect is not guaranteed.

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.

PROGRAMS TABLE

User instructions

PROGRAMME

NUMBER

& SYMBOL

1 SOAK

2 GLASS

3 ECO (*)

EN 50242

4 NORMAL

IEC/DIN***

5 SUPER

****

LOAD CROCKERY AND

Pans and dishes awaiting

completion of the load

Glass, china and mixed

dishes with light dirt.

Dishes with normal dirt,

even with dried-on

Dishes with normal dirt,

even with dried-on

Very dirty pans and

dishes, even with dried-on

CUTLERY

residues

residues.

DURATION

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

Cold prewash

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

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

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

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

MINUTES

(1)

15 3,5 0,02

105

155

CONSUMPTION

WATER LITRES

9,5 1,1

** **

13,5 1,35

15,5 1,60

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.

POWER KWh (1)

User instructions

PROGRAMS TABLE

PROGRAMME

NUMBER

& SYMBOL

1 SOAK

2 GLASS

3 ECO (*)

EN 50242

4 HALF LOAD

5 SUPER

****

LOAD CROCKERY AND

Pans and dishes awaiting

completion of the load

Glass, china and mixed

dishes with light dirt.

Dishes with normal dirt,

even with dried-on

Half load of dishes with

normal dirt, washed

immediately after use.

Very dirty pans and

dishes, even with dried-on

CUTLERY

residues

residues.

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

Cold prewash

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

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

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

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

DURATION

MINUTES

(1)

CONSUMPTION

WATER LITRES

15 3,5 0,02

9,5 1,1

** **

11 1,20

155

15,5 1,60

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.

POWER KWh (1)

NOTES AND REFERENCES

Only

EN 50242

IEC/DIN

20g

dispenser

10g

User instructions

run the soak program with half loads.

Options cannot be used with the soak program.

Standard programme under

** See information sheet provided

***

Reference program for laboratories: Detergent:

****

reference programme.

in the

the door or tablet. Configuration: see photo in “Using the baskets”.

(1) Program consumption and duration figures have been measured in

accordance with the EN 50242 standard. Values may vary depending on intake water and room temperatures and the type and quantity of dishes loaded.

(2) 1 or 2 cold rinses depending on the model.

REFERENCES for the ENERGY LABEL supplied with the dishwasher:

- Annual energy consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles with cold water and consumption of low-energy operating modes. Actual consumption depends on the way in which the appliance is used.

- Water consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles. Actual consumption depends on the way in which the appliance is used.

- Information refers to the EN 50242 STANDARD programme (identified in the programmes table), which is the most effective in terms of combined energy and water consumption. The programme is recommended for dishes with a normal level of dirt.

- Drying efficiency class on a scale from “G” (minimum efficiency) to “A” (maximum efficiency).

User instructions

OPTION SELECTION

1.2 Washing programs

Before starting a washing program make sure that:

• The water supply tap is open.

• The softener container contains regenerating salt.

• The correct amount of detergent has been added to the

dispenser.

• The baskets have been correctly loaded.

• The spray arms are able to rotate freely and without

obstruction.

• The dishwasher door is securely closed.

Options are selected by pressing the relative button by the symbol of the option required; the light comes on to confirm that the option has been activated.

• It is not possible to select any options when the soak program is being used.

• All options except "Flexi tabs" are disabled at the end of the wash cycle. To disable the “Flexi tabs” option, press the relative button (the light goes out).

• All options, including "Flexi tabs" are disabled when a program is CANCELLED after it has begun.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Some models feature additional options, activated by pressing two buttons simultaneously. In this case, two lines in the control panel

graphics link the symbol of the additional option to the two buttons to be pressed simultaneously to enable it. (e.g. “Flexi Tabs” in this illustration)

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