Smeg PL338X, PL338NE Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS

Contents

1. Safety and operating instructions ___________________________2

2. Installation and hook-up___________________________________5

3. Description of the controls_________________________________9

4. Operating instructions ___________________________________20

5. Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 36

6. Troubleshooting________________________________________40

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 tamp ering 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 directio n; make sure t hat the h oses 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 reasons (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 colour insert o r the colo ur 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 controls are grouped on the front panel.

1 ON/OFF BUTTON 2 SELECTION PROGRAM BUTTONS (P1…P5) 3 OPTION SELECTION BUTTON 4 CONFIRM OPTIONS BUTTON 5 DELAY PROGRAM BUTTON 6 START/STOP BUTTON 7 POWER ON LIGHT 8 PROGRAMS INDICATOR LIGHTS 9 INFORMATION DISPLAY

10 RECESSED DOOR HANDLE

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

the model or version of the dishwasher purchased.

User instructions

3.2 Information display

The dishwasher is equipped with a practical DISPLAY which provides information on the programmed dishwasher functions.

A 4-FIGURE DISPLAY B SALT WARNING LIGHT C RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT D START/PAUSE BUTTON E OPTIONS LIGHT

PROGRAMS TABLE

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

User instructions

PROGRAMS TABLE

PROGRAMME

NUMBER

& SYMBOL

1 SOAK

2 GLASS

3 ECO (*)

EN 50242

4 AUTO 60-70

IEC/DIN

5 SUPER

***

LOAD CROCKERY AND

CUTLERY

Pans and dishes awaiting

completion of the load

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

residues

residues.

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

Cold prewash

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

Cold prewash Wash at 55°C Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C Dry

When the "AUTO" program is selected, the dishwasher

recognises the type of dirt and automatically adjusts the

washing parameters as appropriate.

Hot prewash Wash at 70°C Cold rinse (3) Rinse at 70°C Dry

DURATION

MINUTES

(1)

CONSUMPTION

WATER LITRES

(2)

15' 3,5 0,02

65'

9,5 1,10

160’

160'

15,5 1,70

POWER KWh (1)

** **

Only run the soak program with partial loads.

Reference program as per EN 50242 standard, with ENERSAVE option selected.

(**) See energy label. Reference program for laboratories: Detergent: 20g in the dispenser + 10g in the

***

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

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

room temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes. Average power consumption with the softener set on level 2.

(2) (3) 1 or 2 cold rinses depending on the model.

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

User instructions

QUICK TIME PROGRAMS

(see relevant section for explanation of functioning modes)

LOAD CROCKERY AND

PROGRAMME

NUMBER E

SYMBOL

6 RAPID 27’

Dishes with light dirt,

washed immediately after

7 ECO

QUICK

Dishes with normal dirt,

washed immediately after

8 NORMAL

QUICK

Dishes with normal dirt,

washed immediately after

9 STRONG

and FAST

Mixed dishes with normal

(ENERSAVE option non available)

CUTLERY

PROGRESS

Wash at 38°C

use

Rinse at 50°C

Cold prewash Wash at 55°C

use.

Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C

Cold prewash Wash at 70°C

use.

Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C

Wash at 65°C

dirt without dried-on

residues.

Cold rinse Rinse at 70°C

PROGRAM

DURATION

MINUTI

(2)

27'

80’

85’

55'

CONSUMPTION

WATER

LITRES (1)

6,5 0,70

12,5 1,25

13 1,40

9,5 1,35

POWER KWh (2)

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

and room temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes. Average power consumption with the softener set on level 2.

(2)

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

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