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Manual door release
In case of malfunction or power failure, the door can be opened manually by using a screwdriver in the opening
mechanism; take care not to damage the dishwasher when doing so.
1. This can only be done with the machine in stand-by, not while a cycle is running.
2. Caution: before opening the machine manually, disconnect it from its power supply.
3. Insert the screwdriver into the bottom central hole in the control panel, as shown below.
4. Push the pin upwards until the mechanism releases.
fig. 7 – Diagram, manually releasing the lock in case of emergency.
4.5 Operator and technician authorisations
The appliance may only be installed, serviced or repaired by a technician authorised to do so by the
Manufacturer.
Repairs done by unauthorised persons not only void the warranty but may be hazardous to the user.
Only use original Smeg spare parts when replacing components.
4.6 Precautions before use
First start-up
The electrical protection system must undergo a functional test before the appliance is put into operation. The
appliance must be installed and/or inspected by qualified staff, who will start it up for the first time and provide
the relevant operating instructions.
Preparing for use (important)
If the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are present, put the external detergent and rinse aid containers in place
and insert the respective intake hoses on the rear of the appliance into them.
Red hose: detergent, white hose: rinse aid.
N.B.: charge the pumps as instructed below.
4.7 Precautions when the appliance is not in use
If the dishwasher is not being used
If you intend to leave the dishwasher out of use for a long time, proceed as follows.
This is particularly advisable if the machine is not to be used for more than 24 hours.
• Run a SHORT program without load
• If the dishwasher is to be out of use for a fairly long period of time, the detergent and rinse aid dispenser
devices must be emptied to prevent crystallisation and damage to the pumps: Remove the intake hoses
from the detergent and rinse aid containers and place them in a container of clean water, then perform
a few wash cycles followed by a complete pump-out. Finally, turn off the master switch, close the water
intake valve and leave the door ajar until the interior is completely dry. The detergent and rinse aid
intake hoses must be put back into the containers when the dishwasher is returned to service, taking
care not to swap them over (red hose = detergent, blue hose = rinse aid).
• Disconnect the electricity supply.
• Leave the door slightly open in order to prevent the formation of unpleasant odours inside the wash
tank.