Smeg DF13FAB3CR User manual

Contents
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1.Safety and operating instructions __________________________2
2.Installation and hook-up_________________________________11
3.Description of the controls _______________________________17
4.Operating instructions __________________________________27
5.Cleaning and maintenance ______________________________44
6.Troubleshooting _______________________________________51
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.
Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets, spray
arms, containers, filters, washing programs, and for operating the controls.
Following the cleaning instructions provided here will keep your
dishwasher's performance at peak levels in the long term.
This user-friendly manual will provide answers to all your questions about
use of the dishwasher.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: these are intended for the qualified
technician who must carry out the installation, hook-up and testing of the
appliance.
USER INSTRUCTIONS: these consist of recommendations for using the
appliance, a description of its controls and of the correct cleaning and
maintenance procedures.

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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
A
PPLIANCE, 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
A
PPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC
USE AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS SUCH AS
THE STAFF KITCHENS OF SHOPS,
OFFICES AND OTHER WORKPLACES,
INSTITUTIONS, AND FOR THE USE OF
GUESTS AT HOTELS, HOSTELS, BED AND
BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS AND
OTHER RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND
COMPLIES WITH DIRECTIVES 2006/95/EC
AND 2004/108/EC CURRENTLY IN FORCE,
INCLUDING THE PREVENTION AND
ELIMINATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE.
THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR THE
FOLLOWING PURPOSE: WASHING AND
DRYING OF DISHES; ANY OTHER USE

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SHALL BE CONSIDERED IMPROPER. THE
MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL
RESPONSIBILITY FOR USES OTHER THAN
THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE.
THE NAME PLATE FEATURING THE
TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND
MARKINGS IS VISIBLY POSITIONED ON
THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR. THE
NAME PLATE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE
DOOR MUST NEVER BE 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 W
A
STE COLLECTION
CENTRE.
THE APPLIANCE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH
A
N 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

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APPLIANCE OR FROM A DEFECTIVE
EARTH CONNECTION.
IF THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED ON A
CARPETED OR COVERED FLOOR, ENSURE
THAT THE OPENINGS ON ITS UNDERSIDE
A
RE NOT OBSTRUCTED.
A
LWAYS SWITCH OFF THE DISHWASHER
A
FTER EACH USE TO AVOID WASTING
ELECTRICITY.
IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT, DISCONNECT
THE DISHWASHER FROM THE ELECTRICAL
POWER SUPPLY AND SHUT OFF THE
WATER TAP.
DO NOT USE STEAM CLEANERS TO CLEAN
THE DISHWASHER.
WARNING: SOME DISHWASHER
DETERGENTS ARE STRONGLY ALKALINE.
THEY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF
SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE
SKIN AND EYES AND KEEP CHILDREN
A
WAY FROM THE DISHWASHER WHEN
THE DOOR IS OPEN. CHECK THAT THE
DETERGENT RECEPTACLE IS EMPTY
A
FTER COMPLETION OF THE WASH
CYCLE.

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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.).
THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING
TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC
ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT (WEEE).
BY ENSURING THIS PRODUCT IS
DISPOSED OF CORRECTLY, YOU WILL
HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL NEGATIVE
CONSEQUENCES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
A
ND HUMAN HEALTH, WHICH COULD
OTHERWISE BE CAUSED BY
INAPPROPRIATE WASTE HANDLING OF
THIS PRODUCT.
THE SYMBOL ON THE PRODUCT, OR ON
THE DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE
PRODUCT, INDICATES THAT THIS
A
PPLIANCE MAY NOT BE TREATED AS
HOUSEHOLD WASTE. INSTEAD IT SHALL
BE HANDED OVER TO THE APPLICABLE
COLLECTION POINT FOR THE RECYCLING

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OF ELECTRIC
A
L AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT.
DISPOSAL MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
A
CCORDANCE WITH LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR
WASTE DISPOSAL. FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION ABOUT TREATMENT,
RECOVERY AND RECYCLING OF THIS
PRODUCT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
LOCAL CITY OFFICE, YOUR HOUSEHOLD
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE OR THE SHOP
WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT.
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.
THIS DISHWASHER MUST BE USED BY
ADULTS.
USE BY PERSONS WITH REDUCED
MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
IS ONLY PERMITTED UNDER THE
SUPERVISION OF A PERSON
RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY.

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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM
DETERGENTS AND PACKAGING
MATERIALS (PLASTIC BAGS,
POLYSTYRENE, ETC.), AND NEVER ALLOW
THEM TO APPROACH OR PLAY WITH THE
DISHWASHER, SINCE IT MIGHT CONTAIN
DETERGENT RESIDUES CAPABLE OF
CAUSING PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
EYES, MOUTH AND THROAT, AND EVEN
LEADING TO SUFFOCATION.
DO NOT INTRODUCE SOLVENTS SUCH AS
A
LCOHOL OR TURPENTINE WHICH MAY
CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
DO NOT LOAD DISHES THAT ARE SOILED
WITH ASH, WAX OR PAINTS.
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.
LEANING OR SITTING ON THE
DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MAY
CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN,
PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK.

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NEVER LEAVE THE DISHWASHER DOOR
OPEN; PEOPLE MIGHT TRIP OVER IT.
KNIVES OR OTHER SHARP-ENDED
COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE PLACED IN
THE CUTLERY BASKET BLADE-DOWN, 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
A
QUSTOP 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. IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE
TO THE WATER INTAKE HOSE,
DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND FROM
THE WATER SUPPLY.

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MODELS WITH INTERNAL LIGHTING
THE APPLIANCE’S LIGHTING SYSTEM
BELONGS TO RISK GROUP 1 UNDER THE
IEC/EN 62471 STANDARD. THIS MEANS
THAT THERE IS NO PHOTOBIOLOGICAL
RISK IN NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
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.
A
NY TECHNICAL CHECKS SHOULD BE
CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY BY A TRAINED
AND AUTHORISED TECHNICIAN: REPAIRS
CARRIED OUT BY UNAUTHORISED
PERSONS WILL INVALIDATE THE
WARRANTY, AS WELL AS POSING A
POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE USER.

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The manufacturer declines all responsibility for
damage to persons or property resulting from
failure to observe the above precautions, from
tampering with even a single component of the
appliance, or from the use of non original spare
parts.
TECHNICAL DATA
Width 597 599 mm
Depth measured flush
with the
outer edge of the control
panel
Fully integrated: 630 mm
Free standing: 675 mm
Height Fully integrated: 820-890 mm
Free standin
g
: 885 mm
Capacit
y
13 Standard place settin
g
s
Water supply pressure min. 0,05 - max. 0,9 MPa (min. 0.5
–
max. 9 bar
)
Electrical characteristics See ratin
g
plate

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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 and drain hoses
can be positioned in any direction; make sure that
the hoses are not kinked, crushed or pulled too
tightly. Make sure to tighten the locking ring-nut
once the pipes have been placed in the direction
required. A hole at least 8 cm in diameter is
required to allow the power supply cable and pipes
to pass. Before putting the dishwasher into its
definitive position, turn on the water tap and check
that there are no leaks from the tap connection, the
dishwasher connection or the hose.
Level the appliance on the floor using its
adjustable feet. This operation is essential for
ensuring correct operation of the dishwasher.

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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.
Building-in a dishwasher underneath a hob is
absolutely forbidden.
Moreover, dishwashers may not be installed directly
touching appliances which are not conventional built-in
kitchen appliances (e.g. fireplaces, stoves, etc.).
When installing the dishwasher in a compartment next
to one or more other appliances, it is essential to comply
with all the recommendations provided by the
appliance’s manufacturer (minimum distances,
installation procedures, etc.).
For free-standing models only:
- Installing a hob on top of a free-standing dishwasher is
absolutely forbidden.
- If the appliance is not built-in and is therefore accessible
on one 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.
- To build in the dishwasher, the special kit must be
purchased from authorised dealers or the After-Sales
Service.
2.1 Water supply connection

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Preventing the risk of clogging or damage:
if the water pipe is new or has not been used
for a 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 hoses must never be reused.
CONNECTING TO THE WATER
SUPPLY
Connect the intake hose to a cold water
supply with ¾” gas thread, inserting the
filter Asupplied 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.
The dishwasher can also be connected to a hot water
supply not exceeding 60°C. Supplying the 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
connectin
g
to the cold water suppl
y
.

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DRAIN CONNECTION
Insert the
dishwasher’s drain
hose into a drain pipe
having a diameter of
at least 4 cm, or
alternatively, 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 30 and 100 cm,and should never
be submerged in water. If a horizontal drain
extension hose is used (for a maximum of 3 m)
the drain hose can be placed at a maximum
hei
g
ht of 85 cm from the
g
round.

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2.2 Electrical connection and precautions
CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE AND THE
FREQUENCY OF THE M
A
INS MATCH THE
RATINGS ON THE NAME PLATE OF THE
A
PPLIANCE POSITIONED ON THE INNER
EDGE OF THE DOOR.
THE PLUG ON THE SUPPLY CORD AND THE
CORRESPONDING SOCKET OUTLET MUST
BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MEET THE
REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
THE PLUG MUST BE ACCESSIBLE
A
FTER
INSTALLATION.
NEVER DISCONNECT THE PLUG BY
PULLING ON THE POWER SUPPLY LEAD.
DO NOT USE ADAPTORS OR SHUNT
CONNECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID THE
POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING OR
BURNING.
In the event of damage to the supply cord,
have it replaced by the manufacturer or an
Authorized Technical Service Centre in
order to avoid an
y
risk.

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Some components are live even with the
ON/OFF button in the OFF position. Before
maintenance work on the appliance, remove
the plug or turn off the power supply at the
wall switch.
IF THE APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH A
PLUGLESS SUPPLY CORD:
AN OMNIPOLAR CIRCUIT BREAKER IN
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION CLASS III
MUST BE INSTALLED IN AN EASILY
A
CCESSIBLE POSITION ON THE POWER
SUPPLY LINE.
THE CONNECTION TO THE MAINS MUST BE
CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN IN ACCORDANCE TO THE
SCHEME SHOWN BELOW AND THE
REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
L= brown
N= blue
= yellow-
green

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3. Description of the controls
3.1 Upper panel
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.
1 ON/OFF BUTTON
Pressing this button energises the appliance.
2
SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illumination of this light denotes the program selected and the
occurrence of a fault (troubleshooting).
3
PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON
By pressing this button in sequence it is possible to select the desired
program.
4 SALT WARNIN LIGHT (on some models only)
Illumination of this light denotes a regenerating salt warning level.
5 RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT (on some models only)
Illumination of this light signals that rinse aid dispenser is empty.
6
QUICK TIME + EXTRA OPTION BUTTON
(see “EXTRA OPTIONS” section)
The button controls selection of the quick time programs.
(see table).
7
QUICK TIME PROGRAM LIGHT
Illuminates to indicate that one of the extra programs (see table) is
going to be executed.

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8
ENERSAVE OPTION + EXTRA OPTION BUTTON
(see “EXTRA OPTIONS” section)
Press the button to enable/disable the option.
9 ENERSAVE OPTION LIGHT
Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated.
10 HALF LOAD BUTTON
Press this button to activate the half load wash option.
11 HALF LOAD LIGHT
Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated.
12 "Flexi Tabs" OPTION (EXTRA OPTION) LIGHT
Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated.
13 PROGRAM DELAY BUTTON
Press this button to delay the start of the program.
14 INFORMATION DISPLAY
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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PROGRAMS TABLE
PROGRAMME
NUMBER
& SYMBOL
LOAD CROCKERY AND
CUTLERY
PROGRAM
PROGRESS
DURATION
CONSUMPTION
MINUTES
(1)
WATER
LITRES
POWER
KWh (1)
1SOAK
Pans and dishes awaiting
completion of the load Cold prewash 15 3,5 0,02
2 GLASS
Glass, china and mixed
dishes with light dirt.
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 55°C
Dry
140/
70 (3)
9,5 1,10
3 ECO (*)
EN 50242
Dishes with normal dirt,
even with dried-on
residues
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 65°C
Dry
**/
136 (3)
** **
4 AUTO 45-65
IEC/DIN***
Pans and dishes with
normal dirt, even with
dried-on residues.
When the "AUTO" program is selected, the dishwasher
recognises the type of dirt and automatically adjusts the
washing parameters as appropriate.
5 ULTRA
CLEAN
****
Very dirty pans and
dishes, even with dried-on
residues.
Hot prewash
Wash at 70°C
Cold rinse (2)
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
155 15,5 1,70
The ULTRA CLEAN program terminate with an extra anti-bacteria rinse that ensures
a further reduction in the bacteria level. If the temperature falls during this stage of the
program (e.g. because the door is opened or due to a power blackout), the program
lights flash to warn that the anti-bacteria effect is not guaranteed.
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.

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QUICK TIME PROGRAMS
(see relevant section for explanation of functioning modes)
PROGRAMME
NUMBER E
SYMBOL
LOAD CROCKERY AND
CUTLERY PROGRAM
PROGRESS
DURATION
CONSUMPTION
MINUTI
(1)
WATER
LITRES
POWER
KWh (1)
6 RAPID 27’
+
Dishes with light dirt,
washed immediately after
use
Wash at 38°C
Rinse at 50°C
27 6,5 0,70
7 DELICATE
QUICK
+
Delicate dishes with normal
dirt.
Cold prewash
Wash at 50°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
60 10,5 1,15
8 ECO
QUICK
+
Dishes with normal dirt,
washed immediately after
use.
Cold prewash
Wash at 60°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
80 12,5 1,25
9 MIX
EXPRESS
+
Dishes with normal dirt,
washed immediately after
use.
Cold prewash
Wash at 70°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
75 13 1,40
10 STRONG
and FAST
+
Mixed dishes with normal
dirt without dried-on
residues.
Wash at 65°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
50 10 1,20
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.