Smeg STL67232 User manual [GB]

Contents

1. Description of the controls ________________________________ 2

2. Operating instructions ___________________________________ 9

3. Cleaning and maintenance ______________________________ 17

4. Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 33

Thank you for choosing one of our products. You are advised to read this manual carefully; it contains all the information you need use your dishwasher safely, correctly and in the most satisfactory manner. Following the cleaning instructions provided here will keep your dishwasher's performance at peak levels in the long term.

USER INSTRUCTIONS: these consist of recommendations for using the appliance, a description of its controls and of the correct cleaning and maintenance procedures.

1. Description of the controls

1.1 Upper panel

User instructions

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.

The panel shown is only a guideline example: the form of the lights and buttons may vary depending on the model.

ON/OFF BUTTON

Press this button to switch the dishwasher on/off.

SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS

Illumination of this light denotes the program selected and the

occurrence of a fault (troubleshooting).

PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON

Used to select the washing program required.

SALT WARNING LIGHT

Illumination denotes a regenerating salt warning level.

RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT

Illumination of this light denotes a rinse aid warning level in the tank.

OPTIONS

SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON

After identifying the most suitable program with the aid of the programs table:

 Press the ON/OFF button (1) and wait for the PROGRAM

INDICATOR LIGHT (2) to illuminate;

 Keep pressing the PROGRAM SELECTION button (3) until the

indicator light corresponding to the desired program illuminates;

 select the option required (if any and if the model provides options);  close the door; after about 2" the program will start LIGHT will

flashing (indicating that the program is being executed).

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PROGRAMME

NUMBER

& SYMBOL

1 SOAK

2 ½ LOAD

****

LOAD CROCKERY AND

CUTLERY

Recommended for rinsing

dishes while waiting for

another wash cycle.

Recommended if you have to wash just a few normally soiled dishes,

washed immediately after

PROGRAMS TABLE

use

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

Cold prewash

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

DURATION

MINUTES

(1)

CONSUMPTION

WATER LITRES

15 3,5 0,02

11 1,20

Wash cycle with lower

3 (*)

EN 50242

water and energy

consumption,

recommended for

washing normally soiled

dishes, even with dried-on

Cold prewash Wash at 45°C Rinse at 55°C Dry

D **

** **

residues.

4 MIX 65°

IEC/DIN***

5 INTENSE 70°

****

Wash cycle for normally soiled mixed loads such

as dishes and pans, even

with dried-on residues.

Program suitable for

heavily soiled plates, pots

and pans, even with

dried-on residues.

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

Hot prewash Wash at 70°C Cold rinse (2) Rinse at 70°C Dry

130

13,5 1,35

15,5 1,60

IMPORTANT: see “NOTES AND REFERENCES” table on the following pages.

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

DRY ASSIST

Only at the end of the Eco program will Dry assist be activated.

POWER KWh (1)

Only run the soak program with half loads. Options cannot be used with the soak program.

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NOTES AND REFERENCES

* Standard programme under EN 50242.

** See information sheet provided

*** IEC/DIN reference programme.

**** Reference program for laboratories: Detergent: 20g in the dispenser + 10g in

the doo

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

(1) Program consumption and duration figures have been measured in accordance

with the EN 50242 standard. Values may vary depending on intake water and room temperatures and the type and quantity of dishes loaded.

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

REFERENCES for the ENERGY LABEL supplied with the dishwasher:

- Annual energy consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles with cold water and consumption of low-energy operating modes. Actual consumption depends on the way in which the appliance is used.

- Water consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles. Actual consumption depends on the way in which the appliance is used.

- Information refers to the EN 50242 STANDARD programme (identified in the programmes table), which is the most effective in terms of combined energy and water consumption. The programme is recommended for dishes with a normal level of dirt.

- Drying efficiency class on a scale from “G” (minimum efficiency) to “A” (maximum efficiency).

Notice for testing institutes

Testing institutes are provided with guidelines for comparative tests (e.g. according to EN60436). If the form for the testing institutes is missing from the documentation, please request the guidelines by contacting us at the following e-mail address:

dishwasher@test-domestic-appliances.com

When making a request, please specify the model (MOD) and the serial number (S/N) indicated on the plate on the side of the door.

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1.2 Washing programs

Before starting a washing program make sure that:

 The water supply tap is open.  The softener container contains regenerating salt.  The correct amount of detergent has been added to the

dispenser.

 The baskets have been correctly loaded.  The spray arms are able to rotate freely and without

obstruction.

 The dishwasher door is securely closed.

Warning: during the initial phase of the washing program, the operation of sprayers is not perceived because they start rotating about 5 minutes after the start. This is the normal operation of the washing cycle.

DRYASSIST

If there is a “D” in the “DURATION” column of the programs table, the door opens automatically at the end of the cycle. This allows the dishes to be dried perfectly even at low rinse temperatures, and therefore significant energy savings. The door opens slowly by a few centimetres at the end of the wash cycle. The dishwasher remains inactive between the final rinse and the end of the cycle to allow the load to be properly dried. The program is interrupted if the door is opened during this stage. A short beep is emitted and cycle lights 4 and 5 flash to indicate that the cycle has finished.

There must be sufficient space available for the door to open. The door must not be forced open and closed before the wash cycle has ended.

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DELAY

Allows you to program the dishwasher cycle to start during the required time period (e.g. night). Press the DELAY button to delay the start for up to 3, 6, 9 hours. To cancel the setting, press the button several times until the lights switch off. The option cannot be selected once the cycle is running. After the door has been closed, the dishwasher will carry out a pre-wash cycle, after which the set “cycle delay” option will be activated.

EXTRA DRY

Adds a hot rinse cycle that ensures improved drying. Suitable for loads that contain dishes that are difficult to dry such as pots, non-stick pans and plastic containers.

CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM

 To cancel the currently selected program open the door and hold

down the PROGRAM SELECTION (3) button for a few seconds until the indicator lights for programs 4 and 5 illuminate simultaneously (marked "end").

 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.

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TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

 Always use the dishwasher with a full load.  Do not wash the dishes in running water.  Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of

load.

 Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing.  If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to 60°C.

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 the more delicate items from dishes that are more resistant

to aggressive detergents and high temperatures;

 do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes.

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 1 minute before closing the door to restart the program. When the door is closed the program will continue from where it was interrupted. This operation should only be carried out if strictly necessary, because it might cause problems in execution of the program.

SWITCHING OFF

At the end of the program the beeper sounds briefly and the lights of programs no. 4 and 5 (marked "end") flash.

To switch off the dishwasher, open the door and press the ON/OFF button

(1).

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT

After 5 minutes of waiting (washing cycle completed, stopped or set but not started) the dishwasher switches to a standby state to reduce energy consumption. In this state, the dishwasher indicator panel (lights or display depending on model) functions more slowly (switch-on once every 5 seconds).

REMOVING THE DISHES

At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minutes before removing the dishes, to allow them to cool. To ensure that any drops of water left in the top basket cannot drip onto the dishes still in the bottom basket, you are advised always to empty the bottom basket first.

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2. Operating instructions

Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as follows:

 Adjust the water softening system;  Add the regenerating salt;  Add the rinse aid and detergent.

2.1 Using the water softening system

The amount of scale contained in the water (water hardness index) can cause whitish staining on the dry dishes, which tend to become dull over time. The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic softening system which uses a special regenerating salt to reduce the hardness of the water.

SALT

When using water of medium hardness, the regenerating salt container should be refilled after approximately 20 washing cycles. The salt container can hold approximately 1.7 Kg of salt in grains. Some models are equipped with an optical no-salt indicator. In these models, the cap of the salt container contains a green float which descends as the salt concentration in the water drops. When the green float can no longer be seen through the transparent cap, the container must be topped up with regenerating salt. The container is situated at the bottom of the dishwasher. After removing the lower basket, unscrew the salt container cap by turning it anticlockwise and pour in the salt using the funnel supplied with the dishwasher. Before replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from around the opening.

 When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition to the salt it

is also necessary to add one litre of water to the container.

 Each time the salt container is refilled, make sure that the cap is

securely closed. The mixture of water and detergent must never

penetrate the salt container, as this would compromise the operation of the regeneration system. In the event of this occurring, the warranty will be invalidated.

 Only use regenerating salt specially formulated for domestic

dishwashers. If using salt tablets, do not fill the container completely.

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 Do not use table salt as it contains insoluble substances which, over

time, may damage the water softening system.

 When necessary, refill the regenerating salt container before

starting the washing program. In this way, the excess saline

solution will be immediately removed by the water; the prolonged presence of salt water inside the tank may lead to corrosion.

Be careful not to confuse the salt and detergent packages; adding detergent to the salt container will damage the water softening system.

ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENER

The setting can be adjusted using the PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON (3). Keep the button pressed until the WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR LIGHT (4) flashes. The SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS (2) indicate the current setting. Each

press of the button modifies the setting according to the sequence in the following table:

After carrying out the adjustment or displaying the current setting, if you do not touch the button for a few seconds the dishwasher will automatically exit from adjustment mode and return to the standard operating mode.

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WATER HARDNESS TABLE

WATER HARDNESS

German

degrees (°dH)

French

degrees (°dH)

0 – 6 0 – 11

7 – 10 12 – 18 H1

11 – 15 19 – 27 H2

16 – 21 28 – 37 H3

22 – 28 38 – 50 H4

29 - 50 51 – 90 H5

All lights off

(no salt)

One light on

Two lights on

Three lights on

Four lights on

Five lights on

SETTINGS

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

water supply. Default settings: H3 - 16-21°dH – 28-37°dF

2.2 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers

The detergent and rinse aid

dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door: the detergent

dispenser is on the left, and the rinse aid dispenser is on the right.

With the exception of the SOAK program, before every washing cycle it is necessary to add the required amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as required.

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