Smeg DF352CS User manual

Contents
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1 General safety instructions _______________________________ 2
2 Installation ___________________________________________ 9
3 Description of the controls ______________________________ 16
4 Operating instructions __________________________________ 26
5. Cleaning and maintenance ______________________________ 47
6 Troubleshooting. What to do if... __________________________ 50
7 Troubleshooting ______________________________________ 55
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.
This manual includes options, programs and features that may be present
on the type of dishwasher you have purchased. For the specific
characteristics of your model, please refer to the manual supplied together
with the product.

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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS
1 General safety instructions
 This manual is an integral part of the appliance; it
must always be kept intact together with the
dishwasher for future reference (even if sold).
Before using the appliance, carefully read all the
instructions contained in this manual.
 This appliance is intended for indoor use in a
household environment and similar such as staff
kitchens of shops, offices and other workplaces,
institutions, and for the use by guests at hotels,
hostels, bed and breakfast and other residential
facilities. The appliance is designed and
manufactured to perform the following function:
washing and drying of dishes; any other use shall
be considered improper. The manufacturer
declines all responsibility for uses other than
those described above.
 Do not use appliances which have been damaged
during transit! If in doubt, contact your dealer.
 The appliance must be installed and connected in
accordance with the instructions provided by the
manufacturer. Installation must be performed by
qualified technicians in accordance with
applicable regulations.

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 Never leave waste packaging unattended. Do not
allow children to play with packaging materials.
Separate waste packaging materials by type and
consign them to the nearest recycling centre.
 The plate with the technical data, serial number and
marking is in a visible position on the inside edge of
the door. It must not be removed.
 The appliance must be earthed in compliance with
electrical safety regulations. The manufacturer
declines all responsibility for damage to
persons or property resulting from failure to
earth the appliance or from a defective earth
connection.
 During the installation the appliance must be
disconnected from the network.
 Do not install the appliance in a place subject to
freezing.
 Do not install the appliance near equipment with
high irradiation temperature (e.g. gas burners,
fireplaces, etc.).
 If the appliance is installed in a compartment above
or below another equipment (e.g. gas burners,
ovens, etc.), read carefully the instructions provided
by the manufacturer of the equipment. If the
instructions of the equipment do not contain
information, contact the manufacturer of the
equipment to ensure that the appliance can be
installed above or below it.

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 Building-in the appliance underneath a hob is
absolutely forbidden. Installing a hob on top of free-
standing appliance is absolutely forbidden.
 To ensure stability, install the appliance only under
continuous worktop, securely fixed to adjacent
cabinets. If the appliance is installed in a high
cabinet, both the appliance and the cabinet must be
adequately fixed.
 If the appliance is not built-in and is therefore
accessible on one side, the door hinge area must
be covered for safety reason (injury hazard). The
covering fixtures are available as an accessory from
specialist dealers or the after-sales.
 Check that the voltage and the frequency of the
mains match the ratings on the name plate of the
appliance.
 The plug on the supply cord and the corresponding
socket outlet must be of the same type and meet
the regulations in force. Do not use adaptors or
shunt connections in order to avoid the possibility of
overheating or burning.
 The plug of the appliance must be accessible after
installation. Never disconnect the plug by pulling on
the power supply lead.
 If the appliance is provided with a plugless supply
cord, an omnipolar circuit breaker providing a full
disconnection in overvoltage protection class III
must be installed in an easily accessible position on
the supply line.

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 The appliance must be connected to the water
supply by means of new hoses.
 Briefly test the appliance after installation. Run a
wash cycle with a temperature of between 45 and
70°C with the dishwasher empty and using a
specific dishwasher detergent. (It is not sufficient to
run a soak cycle). If the dishwasher fails to operate
correctly, disconnect it from the electrical power
supply and call the nearest technical service centre.
Never attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
 The dishwasher should only be used by adults. Use
by children aged from eight years and persons with
reduced physical, sensor or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge is only permitted
under the supervision of a person responsible for
their safety.
 Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
 Keep children away from the dishwasher when the
door is open. Always check that the detergent
distributor is empty after completion of the wash
cycle.
 Cleaning and regular maintenance of the appliance
by children is only permitted under the supervision
of a person responsible for their safety.
 Some detergents are strongly alkaline. Avoid
contact with the skin and eyes. Detergents can be
extremely dangerous if swallowed. They contain
substances capable of causing permanent damage
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suffocation. Observe all the safety instructions on
the packaging of these products.
 Do not drink the water residues which may be
present on the dishes or appliance at the end of the
washing program.
 Never place solvents such as alcohol or turpentine,
which are potentially explosive, inside the
appliance. Never load dishes soiled with ash, wax
or paint.
 Never leave the dishwasher door open; people
might trip over it. Leaning or sitting on the
dishwasher door when open may cause the
appliance to overturn and/or damage it.
 Switch off the dishwasher after use to avoid wasting
electricity.
 Knives and other kitchen equipment with sharp
edges must be placed in the basket with their tips
downwards, or horizontally in the top basket; take
care not to injure yourself on any sharp edges
protruding from the baskets.
 The appliance satisfies all applicable safety
regulations governing electrical equipment. Any
technical checks should be conducted exclusively
by trained and authorised technicians: repairs
performed by unauthorised persons not only
void the warranty but may also put the user’s
safety at risk.
 In the event of a fault, disconnect the dishwasher
from the electrical power supply and shut off the

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water tap. In the event of damage to the supply
cord, have it replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised technical service centre.
 Some components are live even with the on/off
button in the off position. Before performing any
maintenance work on the appliance, disconnect it
from the electrical power supply.
 Do not clean the machine with a water jet machine,
high-pressure or steam cleaners.
 Models with “acquastop” device
This device prevents flooding in case of water leak.
When the “acquastop” device is tripped, contact a
qualified technician to identify and repair the fault.
In these models the water intake hose contains a
solenoid valve. Do not cut the hose and do not
allow the solenoid valve to drop into water. In
case of damage to the water intake hose,
disconnect the appliance from the electrical and
water supply.
Warning: The device only works if the
dishwasher is connected to the mains.

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Declaration of conformity
The appliance complies with the essential requirements
of the following European directives:
- 200/125/EC
- 211/65/EU
- 2014/35/EU
- IEC/EN 62471, risk group 1, for models with internal
lighting.
- IEC/EN 61770
Disposal
This appliance must be disposed of separately
from other waste (directive 2012/19/EC).
The appliance does not contain substances in quantities
sufficient to be considered hazardous to health and the
environment, in accordance with current European
directives:
To dispose of the appliance:
 Cut the power cable,
 make the lock unusable.
The manufacturer declines any l
iability for damage
or injury caused by failure to comply with the
instructions indicated above or as a result of
tampering with even just one part of the appliance,
and the use of non-original spare parts.

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2 Installation
2.1 Technical characteristics
Water supply pressure min. 0.05 - max. 0.9 MPa (min. 0.5 – max. 9
bar)
Water supply temperature
max. 60°C
Capacity
12-13 standard place settings
Class of protection against
moisture
IPX0
Protection against electric shock
class I
Electrical data
see the data plate
Appliance dimensions (mm)

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2.2 General information
 Remove the polystyrene basket retainers.
 Position the appliance in the desired place of installation.
 This appliance may be placed up against walls or other furniture units.
 If the appliance is installed near a heat source, fit a 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 hoses have been placed in the
direction required.
 A hole at least 8 cm in diameter is required to allow the power supply cable and
hoses to pass.
 At the end of the installation, perform a short test of the appliance: open the water
tap and check that there are no leaks.
 To install the dishwasher against the back wall, the hoses should be passed
through the lower area where there is a dedicated space for them.
 The following spare parts will be available for 7 years after the model is no
longer produced: wash pump, drain pump, heating elements; pipes and hoses,
valves, filters and acquastop devices; structural and internal parts of the door
(separately or as an assembly); electronic boards and printed circuits; electronic
displays; pressure switches; thermostats and sensors, software and firmware,
including reset software.
 The following spare parts will be available for 10 years after the model is no
longer produced: door hinge and seal; other seals; spray arms; filter unit,
baskets, runners and accessories.
 Some spare parts are only available to authorised repairers.
 Not all spare parts apply to all models.
 The EU EPREL database provides information regarding dishwasher
performance. The database can be consulted directly using the QR code on the
dishwasher's energy label or via the following link. In this case, you have to
enter the name of the model indicated on the data plate on the side of the door.
For detailed information on the energy label: www.theenergylabel.eu.
Level the appliance on the floor using the appropriate Allen key to regulate
the 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 accessible from one side, the door hinge area has to
be covered for safety reasons (risk of injury). The covers are available as
an accessory and can be ordered through the Technical Assistance
Service.
- The top surface of the dishwashers can be removed to
allow installation under a worktop. The
appropriate kit should be purchased from authorised dealers or via the
Technical
Assistance Service. This must be carried out by authorised
personnel.

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2.3 Water supply connection
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 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 AQUASTOP 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 be 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.

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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 3 m), the drain hose can be placed at a
maximum height of.
8
5 cm
from the ground.
Class of protection against moisture: IPX0

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2.4 Electrical connection and precautions
Check that the voltage and the frequency of the mains match the ratings
on the name plate of the appliance 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 after installation.
Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the power supply lead.
After changing the supply cord, make sure that the bracket which secures
the cord is fixed securely in place.
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 any risk.
Some components are live even with the ON/OFF position. Before
performing any maintenance work on the appliance, disconnect it
from the electrical power supply.
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 accessible 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.

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L = brown
N = blue
= yellow-green
Class of protection against electric shock: I
FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY
:
This appliance must be earthed.
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted
with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug, to change
a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A.
approved fuse to BS 1362 and proceed as
follows:
 Remove the fuse cover A and fuse B.
 Fit replacement fuse into fuse cover.
 Refit both into plug.
The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse
cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is
fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour
embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store.

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3 Description of the controls
3.1 Front panel
All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the front panel. Programming
and option selection are only possible with the door closed.
1 ON/OFF BUTTON AND WARNING LIGHT
2 OPTION SELECTION BUTTONS AND WARNING LIGHTS
3 “CHILD LOCK” ACTIVATION BUTTONS
4 NO RINSE AID LIGHT (some models only)
5 SALT WARNIN LIGHT (on some models only)
6 PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTONS
7 START/PAUSE BUTTON
8 PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS
9 HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR

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1 ON/OFF BUTTON AND WARNING LIGHT
2 Not present
3 Not present
4 SALT WARNIN LIGHT
5 NO RINSE AID LIGHT
6 PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTONS
7 START/PAUSE BUTTON
8 PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS
9 HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR

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The number, type and the sequence of wash programs depend on the model
purchased. Refer to the instruction manual supplied together with the product.
SOAK
CRYSTAL 45°
Pans and dishes while waiting
for another wash cycle
Wine glasses and lightly soiled
fine china.
(*)
ECO
DELICATE 50°
Cycle with lowest water and
energy consumption, for
washing normally soiled dishes,
even with dried-on residues.
Wine glasses and lightly soiled
dishes.
MIX 65°
EXPRESS 27’
Normally soiled mixed loads
such as dishes and pans, even
with dried-on residues
Quick cycle for lightly soiled
dishes, washed immediately
after use.
STERYL 75°
SILENT
Intensive cycle for plates, pots,
pans, feeding bottles. Ideal for
baby dishes or if there are
allergy sufferers in the family in
order to achieve a higher level of
hygiene.
Normally dirty dishes, even with
dried-on residues. Ensures
maximum noise reduction and
is therefore ideal if you wish to
run it during the night.
AUTO SENSOR
FULL EXPRESS 60’
For normally soiled mixed loads
such as dishes and pans. The
dishwasher determines the
washing parameters
automatically.
Quick cycle for normally soiled
mixed loads such as dishes
and pans, even with dried-on
residues. Dishes are washed
and dried in 60 minutes.
GREEN EXPRESS
INTENSE 70°
Quick cycle with low water and
energy consumption. For
normally soiled mixed loads,
washed immediately after use.
Heavily soiled plates, pots and
pans, even with dried-on
residues
½ LOAD
For washing just a few normally
soiled dishes, washed
immediately after use
The STERILISE 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.
If the dishwasher door is open or not properly closed, the washing cycle
will not start.

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(*) Standard program according to EN50242 - EN60436. The DRY ASSIST option (if
present) must be enabled. For consumption data, please see the information sheet
provided.
REFERENCES for the ENERGY LABEL supplied with the dishwasher:
 Annual energy consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles using cold
water and low-energy cycles. Actual consumption depends on how the appliance
is used.
 Water consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles. Actual consumption
depends on how the appliance is used.
 The information refers to the EN 50242 – EN 60436 - STANDARD program
(indicated in the program table), which is the most effective in terms of combined
energy and water consumption. The program is recommended for normally soiled
dishes and is used to assess ecodesign compliance with EU legislation.
 Drying efficiency is based 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).
please request the guidelines by contacting us at the
following e-mail address:
[email protected]
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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3.3 Washing programs
The dishwasher is equipped with a control panel and an INFORMATION
DISPLAY from which it is possible to carry out all the power switch-on,
switch-off and programming operations.
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.
SWITCHING ON
When the ON/OFF button (1) is pressed, the dishwasher switches on.
The indicator lights will display the dishwasher's "status".
PROGRAMMING
Programming operations are only possible with the door closed.
As long as the door is open, the
PROGRAMS (8)
lights remain off.
PROGRAM SELECTION
Press the PROGRAM SELECTION button (7) several times until the light of
the program required comes on.