Smeg PL614WH, SA614X, PL614X Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DISHWASHER

Contents

1. Safety and operating instructions ___________________________ 4

2. Installation and hook-up __________________________________ 6

2.1 Water supply connection ______________________________________________________ 6

2.2 Electrical connection _________________________________________________________ 7

3. Description of the controls ________________________________ 8

3.1 Front panel _________________________________________________________________ 8

3.2 Washing programs__________________________________________________________ 12

4. Operating instructions___________________________________ 14

4.1 Using the water softening system ______________________________________________ 14

4.2 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers _____________________________________ 16

4.3 General warnings and recommendations ________________________________________ 18

4.4 Using the baskets___________________________________________________________ 19

5. Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 22

5.1 General warnings and recommendations ________________________________________ 22

6. Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 25

Thank you for choosing this product. We advise you to carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual, in order to understand how to operate your dishwasher safely and correctly. The manual is divided into paragraphs, which provide a step by step description of the dishwasher functions, with clear instructions accompanied by detailed illustrations. Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets, spray arms, containers, filters, washing programs, and for operating the controls. Follow the recommended cleaning procedures to ensure that your dishwasher always remains in perfect working order. This manual provides a quick and easy reference for answering all your questions concerning the use of your new dishwasher.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: these are intended for the out the installation, hook-up and testing of the appliance.

qualified technician

who must carry

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

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 PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE. THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: IMPROPER.

DESCRIBED ABOVE.

THE NAME PLATE FEATURING THE TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND MARKINGS IS VISIBLY POSITIONED ON THE INNE R EDGE OF THE DOOR.

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 MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR USES OTHER THAN THOSE

EEC DIRECTIVES 72/23, 89/336 (INCLUDING 92/31)

WASHING AN D DRYING OF DISHES

THE NAME PLATE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR MUST NEVER BE

CURRENTLY IN FORCE, INCLUDING THE

; ANY OTHER USE SHALL BE CONSIDERED

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 NOT CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BY MEANS OF A PLUG, IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL AN ISOLATION SWITCH WITH A CONTACT OPENING GAP OF AT LEAST 3 MM.

THE PLUG ON THE POWER CORD AND THE CORRESPONDING SOCKET OUTLET MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE, AND MUST CONFORM TO THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY OF THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY MATCH THE RATINGS ON THE NAME PLATE. AVOID USING ADAPTORS OR SHUNT CONNE CTIO NS.

NEVER UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE BY PULLING THE POWER CORD.

•

AFTER INSTALLATION, THE PLUG MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE.

•

IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE POWER CORD, HAVE IT REPLACED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

IF THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED ON A CARPETED OR COVERED FLOOR, ENSURE THAT THE OPENINGS ON ITS UNDERSIDE ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED.

ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE DISHWASHER AFTER EACH USE TO AVOID WASTING ELECTRICITY.

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.). THE APPLIANCE MUST THEN BE TAKEN TO A SORTED WASTE COLLECTION CENTRE.

IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT, DISCONNECT THE DISHWASHER FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND SHUT OFF THE WATER TAP. THEN CALL IN A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

Safety instructions

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.

THE APPLIANC E IS INTE NDED FOR USE BY ADULTS.

THE DISHWASHER. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM DETERGENTS AND FROM THE OPEN DISHWASHER DOOR. THE PACKAGING MATERIALS (PLASTIC BAGS, POLYSTYRENE, METAL BARS, ETC.) MUST NOT BE LEFT WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE OPEN DISHWASHER. THE APPLIANCE MAY CONTAIN RESIDUES OF DETERGENT WHICH CAN CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE EYES, MOUTH, AND THROAT, AS WELL AS POSSIBLE DEATH BY 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.

LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MAY CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE END OF A WASHING PROGRAM.

OVER TIME, THE DISHWASHER HEATING ELEMENTS MAY CHANGE COLOUR, IN PART OR OVERALL. THIS IS PERFECTLY NORMAL AND DOES NOT IN ANY WAY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.

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.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO COME NEAR OR PLAY WITH

KNIVES OR OTHER SHARP-ENDED COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE PLACED IN THE CUTLERY BASKET BLADEDOWN, 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.

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 TECHNICIA N:

INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY, AS WELL AS POSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE USER.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility

REPAIRS CARRIED OUT BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS WILL

for damage to persons or property resulting from failure to

IN THE

observe the above precautions, from tampering with even a single component of the appliance, or from the use of non original spare parts.

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 a nd drain hoses can be positioned in any direction; make sure that the hoses are not kinked, crushed or pulled too tightly. 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. This operation is essential for ensuring correct operation of the dishwasher.

For free-standing models only:

side, the door hinge area must be covered for safety reasons (injury hazard). The covering fixtures are available as an accessory from specialist 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.

if the appliance is not built-in and is therefore accessible on one

2.1 Water supply connection

Preventing the risk of clogging or damage:

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 ho ses mu st ne ver be reu sed.

CONNECTING T O 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.

if the water pipe is new or has not been used for a

Installation instructions

The dishwasher can also be connected to a hot water supply 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 CONNECT ION

Insert the dishwasher’s drain hose into a drain pipe having a diameter of at least

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 between submerged in water. If a horizo ntal dr ai n e xte ns io n hose is us ed (for a maximum of 3 m) the drain hose can be placed at a maximum heig ht of

30 and 100 cm,

from the ground.

85 cm

, or alternatively,

4 cm

and should never be

not exceeding 60°C

. Supplying the

2.2 Electrical connection

Plug the power cord into a suitable electrical outlet, according to the instr uctions given in chapter "1. Safety and operating instructions".

User instructions

3. Description of the controls

3.1 Front panel

All the dishwasher control are grouped on the front panel.

1 ON/OFF

2 SELECTION PROGRAMS

3 DELAY PROGRAM

4 ½ LOAD WASH

5 START/PAUSE

6 POWER ON

7 PROGRAMS

8 DELAY PROGRAM

9 ½ LOAD WASH

10 PROGRAM PHASES

11 NO SALT

12 NO RINSE AID

RECESS ED DOOR HANDLE

BUTTON

BUTTO N (on some models only)

BUTTON (on some models only)

BUTTON

LIGHT

LIGHTS

LIGHTS (on some models only)

LIGHT (on some models only)

LIGHTS

LIGHT (on some models only)

BUTTONS

(P1...P5)

LIGHTING

When the About

PROGRAMMING

In this model of dishwasher, all programming procedures can only be carried out with the door closed. As long as the door is open, the

(10)

ON/OFF

2 seconds

will remain off.

button

later, the

is pressed, the dishwasher switches on and the light

(1)

PROGRAM PHASES

PROGRAMS

lights

will come on.

(10)

lights

(7)

and

PROGRAM PHASES

comes on.

(6)

lights

User instructions

SELECTION PROGRAM

The program selection is possible through the relative buttons

When the button relating to the program required (see enclosed programs chart) is pressed, the relative light will come on to confir m the operation.

(2)

PROGRAM SEL ECTION TY PE A ND G RA DE DI RT

SOAK

QUICK

ECO

DAILY

STRONG

GLASS

PANS AND DISHES IN WAITING

OF COMPLETING THE LOAD

DISHES NOT MUCH DIRTY

AND WITH "FRESH DIRT"

WITHOUT RESIDUAL DRY

PANS AND DISHES

NOT VERY DIRTY

BUT WITH DRY RESIDUALS

PANS AND DISHES

WITH NORMAL DIRT,

WITHOUT DRY RESIDUAL

PANS AND DISHES

VERY DIRTY

DISHES NOT VERY DIRTY

BIO

PANS AND DISHES DIRTY

AND WITH DRY RESIDUALS

PROGR ESS PROG RAM

PREWASH WASH COLD RINS E HOT RINSE DRY

COLD

_ _ _ _

38°C

55°C

65°C

68°C

40°C

55°C

68°C

45°C

68°C

YES

NORMAL

PANS AND DISHES DIRTY

AND WITH DRY RESIDUALS

SUPER

run the soak program with half loads.

Only

The

HALF LOAD

option

is available for all programs

(4)

AND WITH DRY RESIDUALS

Reference program as AS/NZS 2007 is

(-) Not present.

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

PANS AND DISHES

VERY DIRTY

(

P2+P1

GLASS

COLD

45°C 70°C

except the soak program

65°C

68°C

70°C

YES

User instructions

TABLE FOR CERTIF ICATION BODIES

Reference standard AS/NZS 2007

Reference program Load 14 place-settings Type of detergent in accordance with AS/NZS 2007 Amount of detergent

Rinse aid setting Depending on the model 3/4 or 4/6

pour

P2+P1

10g

of cleaner on to the appliance door and

program (glass)

30g

into the dispenser

The door can be opened at the end of cycle approximately performance.

AS/NZS 2007

for improved drying

50mm

START PROGRAM

To start the appliance, simply press the

PROGRAM PHASES

start flashing (confirmation buzzer). 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.

lights

(10)

will go out until the light of the first phase of the selected program

START /PAUSE button (5)

for a few seconds, the

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