User manual SMEG 832H

[. . . ] MANUALE D’USO INSTRUCTION MANUAL NOTICE D’UTILISATION GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG MANUAL DE USO LAVASTOVIGLIE DISHWASHER LAVE-VAISSELLE GESCHIRRSPÜLER LAVAVAJILLAS ITALIANO ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL 3-30 31-58 59-86 87-114 115-142 Contents 1. 5. Safety and operating instructions __________________________32 Installation and hook-up _________________________________35 Description of the controls________________________________37 Operating instructions ___________________________________43 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________55 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. [. . . ] 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 it is necessary to open dishwasher door during the washing cycle, there will be a 1-minute delay before the program can be resumed. After correctly closing the door, the washing program will start again from where it was interrupted. This operation may negatively affective the progress of the washing cycle. END OF CYCLE At the end of the washing program the selector will be on one of the STOP markers, depending on the program carried out. Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the ON/OFF key (3) (see section "3. REMOVING THE DISHES At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minutes before 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 advisable to unload the lower basket first, and then the upper basket. 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. 4. 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. The dishwasher is factory set for water hardness level 3 (average hardness 41-60°dF – 24-31°dH). SALT When using water of medium hardness, the regenerating salt container should be refilled after approximately 20 washing cycles. 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. Only use regenerating salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers. If using salt tablets, do not fill the container completely. • 43 User instructions • • 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 SOFTENING SYSTEM The dishwasher is equipped with an device for the user to adjust the water softening system according to the hardness of the water supply. According to the machine model, the selector which acts on the adjustment may be located: A inside the plastic locking ring located on the right-hand side, inside the dishwasher; B in the top right-hand corner under the door. Both allow for adjustment to 5 settings: 44 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) TYPE A TYPE B TYPE A TYPE B 0-4 0-4 0-7 0-7 5-9 5 - 15 8 - 15 8 - 25 10 - 22 16 - 23 16 - 37 26 - 40 23 - 29 24 - 31 38 - 50 41 - 60 30 - 35 32 - 47 51 - 60 61 - 80 36 - 41 48 - 58 61 - 70 81 - 100 SETTING Setting N. 5 Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply. 4. 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. 45 User instructions ADDING THE RINSE AID The rinse aid helps the dishes dry faster and prevents the formation of scale deposits and staining; it is automatically added to the water during the final rinse cycle, from the container situated on the inner side of the door. [. . . ] If the upper basket is used in the lowermost position, it can also be loaded with serving dishes, provided they are only slightly soiled. With fixed metal cup rack To make the most of the space inside the basket, certain models are equipped with: • • a metal cup rack which can be stowed vertically when not in use; or with two lift-up plastic racks. With mobile metal cup rack With mobile plastic cup rack in two sections 52 User instructions LOADING THE UPPER BASKET Load the dishes with the top side facing forwards; cups and concave containers should always be loaded with the opening facing down. The left side of the basket can be loaded with cups and glasses on two levels. In the centre section, plates and saucers can be loaded vertically into the supports provided. Loading examples: ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET The upper basket can be adjusted in two positions, according to the user’s needs and according to the height of the dishes in the lower basket. Pull-out version: • • • • • pull out the basket to its limit position; rotate pin E on the right-hand guide through 90°; push the guide so as to disengage the wheels; lift the basket and insert the lower pair of wheels into the guide; replace the retainer in its original position. 53 User instructions Push-button version: • • pull out the basket to its limit position and pull the right side upwards. [. . . ]