Smeg PL115X, PL115NE User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS

Contents

Safety and operating instructions ___________________________2

2. Installation and hook-up___________________________________5

3. Description of the controls_________________________________9

4. Operating instructions ___________________________________15

5. Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 28

6. Troubleshooting________________________________________32

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 t exts 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.

Safety instructions

ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE DISHWASHER AFTER EACH USE TO AVOID

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 COMPLIES WITH THE EEC DIRECTIVES 73/23, 89/336 (INCLUDING 92/31 AND 93/68) 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 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.

Safety instructions

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

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 EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 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.

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND SHUT OFF THE WATER TAP.

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.

Safety instructions

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

LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MAY CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK. NEVER LEAVE THE DISHWASHER DOOR OPEN; PEOPLE MIGHT TRIP OVER IT.

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.

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.

AQUASTOP MODELS

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.

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 t hat 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 requi red. A hole at least 8 cm in diameter is required to allow the power supply cable and pipes to pass.

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

Building-in a dishwasher underneath a ceramic hob is absolutely forbidden.

A dishwasher can be built-in underneath a conventional hob provided there is no break in the kitchen worktop, and the dishwasher and hob are installed and secured correctly, so that no hazards are generated.

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 on side, the door hinge area must be covered for safety reaso ns (inj ury haz ard ). 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.

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.

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.

CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY

Connect the intake hose to a cold water supply with ¾” gas thread, inserting the filter A supplied with the dishwasher. Take care to screw the hose firmly into

place with your hands and then complete by tightening about ¼ of a turn with pliers.

In dishwashers equipped with the ACQUASTOP device, the filters is already fitted inside the threaded ring.

The dishwasher can also be connected to a hot water supply not 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 .

DRAIN CONNECTION

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 bet ween 30 and 100 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

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.

IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE SUPPLY CORD, HAVE IT REPLACED

BY THE MANUFACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTRE.

DO NOT USE ADAPTORS OR SHUNT CONNECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING OR BURNING.

IF THE APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH A PLUGLESS SUPPLY CORD:

IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL IN THE FIXED WIRING AN ALL-POLE DISCONNECTION DEVICE HAVING A GAP BETWEEN CONTACTS OF AT LEAST 3.5MM. AFTER INSTALLATION THE DISCONNECTION DEVICE HAS TO BE EASY TO REACH.

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

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.

Installation instructions

FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY:

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Fuse replacement

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.

3. 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 colou r insert or th e colou r 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 Front panel

All the dishwasher control are grouped on the fro nt panel. Programming and option selection are only possible with the door closed.

1 ON/OFF BUTTON 2 START/PAUSE BUTTON 3 SELECTION PROGRAMS BUTTON 4 PROGRAMS LIGHTS 5 ½ LOAD WASH BUTTON (on some models only) 6 ½ LOAD WASH LIGHT (on some models only) 7 DELAY PROGRAM BUTTON (some models only) 8 DELAY PROGRAM LIGHTS (some models only)

9 NO SALT LIGHT (some models only) 10 NO RINSE AID LIGHT (some models only) 11 RECESSED DOOR HANDLE

SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM

User instructions

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

PROGRAM SELECTION TYPE AND GRADE DIRT

SOAK

PANS AND DISHES

AWAITING COMPLETION

OF THE LOAD

PROGRESS

PROGRAM

Cold prewash

DURATION

MINUTES

(2)

LITRES (1)

CONSUMPTION

WATER

15' 6 0,03

POWER KWh (2)

Wash at 45°C

LIGHT

BIO

(*)

NORMAL

DELICATE DISHES

WITH LIGHT DIRT

DISHES WITH

NORMAL DIRT, EVEN

WITH DRIED-ON RESIDUES

PANS AND DISHES

WITH NORMAL DIRT,

EVEN WITH DRIED-ON

RESIDUES

Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C Dry

Cold prewash Wash at 50°C Rinse at 64°C Dry

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

70' 15 1,15

180' ** **

100' 20 1,40

Prewash at 45°C

ULTRA CLEAN

Only run the soak program with half loads. The H ALF LOAD OPTION (5) and DELAYED START (7) options cannot be used with the soak

VERY DIRTY PANS

AND DISHES, EVEN

WITH DRIED-ON RESIDUES

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

115' 24 1,77

program. (*) Reference program as per EN 50242 standard (**) See energy label (1) Average power consumption with the softener set on level 2. (2) The c ycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the water and room

temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes. The ULTRA CLEAN 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 (2) flash to warn that the anti-bacteria effect is not guaranteed.

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

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