Smeg LF-455IT Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents

1. Description of the controls________________________________14

2. Troubleshooting _______________________________________21

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.

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.

PROGRAM DELAY BUTTON

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

9 INFORMATION DISPLAY

(certain models only)

(on some models only)

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User instructions

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

run the soak program with half loads.

Only

RINSE

DELICATE

MIX

NORMAL

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 55°C Cold rinse Rinse at 68°C Dry

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

(1) Average power consumption with the softener set on

DURATION CONSUMPTION

MINUTES

(2)

WATER

LITRES (1)

45' 9 0,8

59' 12 0,90

85' 16 1,10

80' 17 1,20

level 2

POWER KWh (2)

(2) The cycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the water and room

temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes.

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User instructions

PROGRAMME,

NUMBER & SYMBOL

SUPER

SOAK

QUICK

ECO

(*) EN 50242

DAILY

INTENSIVE

LOAD CROCKERY

AND CUTLERY

Very dirty

pans and dishes,

even with

dried-on dirt

Pans and dishes

awaiting

a further wash

Dishes

with light dirt

Wash immediately

after use for dishes

with normal dirt

Wash immediately

after use for dishes

with normal dirt

Normally soiled

pans and dishes,

including

dried-on residue

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

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

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

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

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

DURATION CONSUMPTION

MINUTES

(2)

WATER

LITRES (1)

POWER KWh (2)

105’ 20 1,50

9' 5 0,03

45' 13 0,70

175' 13 1,01

85' 14 1,25

85' 17 1,45

run the soak program with half loads.

Only

To execute programs

6,7,8,9,10

users must first press the

extra programs button (6)

(*) Reference program as per EN 50242 standard.

(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.

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User instructions

TABLE FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES

Reference standard EN 50242

Reference program ECO Load 10 place-settings Type of detergent B Amount of detergent 25 g Rinse aid setting Depending on the model 3/4 or 4/6

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

EXTRA PROGRAMS

(6)

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.

gives access to

is retained in the memory

five extra programs

, so the button has to be

in addition to the ones

after

selection of the

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User instructions

DELAYING THE 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

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).

9 hours.

PROGRAM SELECTION (3)

indicator lights

(8)

button

can be pressed to delay the start of

This means that the dishwasher can be

9 hours

for programs 4 and 5 illuminate

button for a few seconds

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• 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.

User instructions

END OF CYCLE

At the end of the program the beeper sounds briefly and the programs 4 and 5flash (the word "end" is displayed on the window).

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

(1)

button

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

• Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing.

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

• When possible,

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:

•

load.

disable the drying cycle

the end of the washing cycle: the residual air and heat will dry the dishes perfectly.

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.

lights

fully loaded

most appropriate

and leave the door open at

ON/OFF

for each type of

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.

only be carried out if strictly necessary

, because it

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User instructions

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.

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.

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

button

(8)

and keep it pressed until the

SETTING

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REMOVING THE DISHES

At the end of the washing program, wait at least

20 minutes

before 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

advisable

to unload the lower basket first, and then the

upper basket.

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.

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.

Light off Light on Light flashing

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User instructions

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

• Alarms

• The E5,E6 alarms interrupts the running program once the cause is

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

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.

If the malfunction persists, contact your authorised Service Centre.

E1, E3, E4

interrupt the current program immediately.

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