Smeg PLA4546X User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents

1. Description of the controls________________________________16

2. Troubleshooting _______________________________________25

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 Front panel

All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the front panel.

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1 ON/OFF

2 SELECTION PROGRAM

3 3/1 OPTION

4 DELAY PROGRAM

5 START/STOP

6 POWER ON

7 PROGRAM PHASE

INFORMATION

RECESSED DOOR HANDLE

BUTTON

LIGHT

INDICATOR LIGHTS

DISPLAY

1.2 Information display

BUTTONS

The dishwasher is equipped with a practical

DISPLAY

programmed dishwasher functions.

(P1…P5)

which provides information on the

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PROGRAMME,

NUMBER & SYMBOL

SOAK

QUICK

ECO

(*) EN 50242

AUTO 40-60

INTENSIVE

DELICATE

BIO

AUTO 60-70

SUPER

LOAD CROCKERY

AND CUTLERY

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

Very dirty

pans and dishes,

even with

dried-on dirt

Dishes

with normal dirt

Dishes

with normal dirt

Normally soiled dishes, including dried-on residue

Very dirty

pans and dishes,

even with

dried-on dirt

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

Cold prewash (**)

Wash at 38°C Cold rinse Rinse at 68°C

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

Cold prewash Wash at 40°C Wash at 55°C Cold rinse Rinse at 68°C Dry

Wash at 70°C 2 cold rinses Rinse at 70°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 50°C Wash at 65°C Cold rinse Rinse at 68°C Dry

Prewash at 45°C Wash at 70°C 2 cold rinses Rinse at 70°C Dry

DURATION CONSUMPTION

MINUTES WATER

(**)

(***) (***) (***)

(**)

(***) (***) (***)

(**)

LITRES (1)

5 0,02

13 0,70

13 1,01

17 1,45

16 0,98

16 1,10

20 1,50

POWER KWh (2)

Only run the soak program with half loads.

(*) Reference program as per EN 50242 standard. (**) See display.

(***) When the "

AUTO 40-60" or "AUTO 60-70" program is selected, the dishwasher recognises

the type of dirt and automatically adjusts the washing parameters as appropriate.

(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.

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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

1.3 Washing programs

The dishwasher is equipped with a control panel and an

DISPLAY (8)

on, switch-off and programming operations.

from which it is possible to carry out all the power switch-

INFORMATION

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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

LIGHTING

Pressing the the dishwasher pilot light operation the depend upon the state of the dishwasher.

correct amount of detergent

dispenser

obstruction.

ON/OFF

DISPLAY (8)

open.

has been added to the

correctly loaded.

rotate freely

securely closed

(1)

button

will start the dishwasher and will lit up

(6)

. After approximately

will be turned on with a visualization that will

and without

3 second

from this

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PROGRAMMING

In this dishwasher model all the programming operations are possible only with closed door. With open door, on the the symbols -- and the

SELECTION PROGRAM

PILOT LIGHT PROGRAMS (7)

DISPLAY (8)

remains out.

will appear

The program selection is possible through the relative buttons

By pressing the relative button of desired program (see table) it will lid up the relative pilot light to confirm that the operation did occurred on the

DISPLAY (8)

START PROGRAM

At this point, in order to start the machine, it is only enough to press the

START/STOP (5)

to flash and confirmation “beep” is heard. From this moment the cycle dration on the This phase, that updates itself during the cycle, is “indicative” since it is influenced by the washing conditions such as dishwasher type and quantity, entry temperature etc. For this reason it is normal to see the updating during a program (increment and decrease of minutes) specially in the passage from one phase to the other (for example, from washing to rinse).

END PROGRAM

The end of the program is indicated by a short signal acoustic and from

End

the “ buttons, the “ dishwasher is ready to continue a new cycle, the same thing happens when closing or opening the door or by switching on-off the machine.

will appear a program duration forecasting (“

for some seconds until the writtin “

DISPLAY (8)

” visual notification on

End

” visual signal will vanish from the display and the

starts to decrease.

DISPLAY (8)

. By pressing one of the

Time to end

h.mm

”).

(2)

” start

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INTERRUPTING A PROGRAM

In order to interrupt a running program it is necessary:

• to press the writting “ At this point,it is possible to start the cycle again, otherwise:

TO CHANGE A PROGRAM

To change the running program it is necessary:

• to interrupt the running program (see “

• select the new program;

• to press again the

program.

STOPPING A PROGRAM

To stop a program in progress, it must first be interrupted (see

NTERRUPTING A PROGRAM

START/STOP (5)

Time to end

Now press buttons P1+P2 simultaneously and the first three program lights will come on.

for some seconds until when the

” remains lit on the display (confirmation beep).

START/STOP

NTERRUPTING A PROGRAM

(5)

button

to make start the new

”);

").

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The display will show "P0" and the dishwasher will immediately switch to the end of the cycle and drain the tank (during this process, the "

end

" message will flash). When the drain procedure ends, the end of

cycle message "

End

" appears on the display.

Time to

In case that the door is opened during the operation, to the next door closing it is going to be necessary to start the program as shown in paragraph “

TART PROGRAM

”. The program will resume from the point in

which it was interrupted.

In case that the tub temperature is higher than 50°C the program will start about 30 seconds later.

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

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DELAYING THE PROGRAM (available in all programs except the soak program)

PROGRAM DELAY

The the program by up to operated at the time of day of your choice. The first time the will show 12 hours, the maximum delay time before the program will start. Each subsequent time the button is pressed the delay time will be reduced, until the desired delay time is reached.

Particularly, on the display it will have the following indications.

button

12 hours

PROGRAM DELAY

(4)

can be pressed to delay the start of

. This means that the dishwasher can be

button

(4)

is pressed the display

Chosen the delay, proceed with the program start, press the button

START/STOP (5)

flaash. The machine will perform a dish pre-washing, and when finish, the “delay program” will enter in function as it was first set.

In case you want to put to zero the “delay program” within the running program it is necessary:

• to press the clock symbol remain lid up on the display;

• to press the delay program (clock symbol shut off);

• to press the

N.B.:

It is not possible to select the “

have already began.

for same seconds until the clock symbol start to

START/STOP (5)

DELAY PROGRAM (4)

START/STOP (5)

button for some seconds until the

more times until the reset of the

button to make start the program.

delay program

” when the program

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User instructions

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

load.

• Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing.

• If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to

60°C.

• When possible, when the washing cycle is complete; the air and the residual heat will dry the dishes perfectly.

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:

•

separate

resistant to aggressive detergents and high temperatures;

•

do not pour

skip the drying cycle

the more delicate items from dishes that are more

the detergent directly on the dishes.

fully loaded

most appropriate

for each type of

by leaving the door open

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REMOVING THE DISHES

At the end of the washing program, wait at least 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 upper basket.

3/1 OPTION BUTTON

By pressing the button the relative light comes on. This option has been studied for the use of dishwashing powder or tablets with integrated substances in place of regenerating salt or rinse-aid known on the market as “3 in 1” or “triple action” products; in this case the dishwasher will use the product in an optimal way avoiding salt and rinse-aid consumption, which could already be found in the dishwasher.

Note:

rinse-aid lights remain on, if their containers are empty.

advisable

When selecting the "

to unload the lower basket first, and then the

(3)

you activate the "

3/1

" button, it is normal that the salt and

20 minutes

" option, confirmed when

before

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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS (available in all programs except the soak program)

The electronic control system allows personalizing the machine use directly through a programming procedure not directly accessible that allows: regulate water hardness level. Depending on model, the setting may be made

electronically

or by means of a

ELECTRONIC SETTING

To access the programming environment, the on with the

• press the

door closed

. Then proceed as follows:

PROGRAM DELAY (4)

button until the H symbol appears

on the display, followed by the number 3, > H3;

• press the

PROGRAM DELAY (4)

needed to select the right setting level for the hardness of the water

H0, H1, H2, H3, H4, H5

(

• press the

START/STOP (5)

);

button to confirm the setting and return

to the program setting menu.

N.B.:

after 2 minutes, the appliance exits the parameter setting menu

automatically.

selector switch

appliance

must

be turned

button the number of times

The value entered for this parameter establishes whether or not regeneration is to be carried out at the end of the washing cycle, on the basis of the table below.

WATER HARDNESS TABLE

WATER HARDNESS

German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF)

< 9° < 15° H0 Not performed < 15° < 25° H1 < 23° < 40° H2 < 34° < 60° H3 < 46° < 80° H4 < 58° < 100° H5

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

N.B.: a cycle is a washing program.

SETTING REGENERATION

Performed every Performed every Performed every Performed every

Performed

6 cycles 5 cycles 3 cycles 2 cycles

every cycle

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