Smeg LVS342CQSX User manual

LVS342CQSX
EN Dishwasher User Manual

CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data
available: Model, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
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To get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information:
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................4
3. INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 6
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................... 6
5. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................ 7
6. PROGRAMMES................................................................................................ 8
7. OPTIONS.........................................................................................................10
8. SETTINGS.......................................................................................................11
9. BEFORE FIRST USE...................................................................................... 14
10. DAILY USE....................................................................................................15
11. HINTS AND TIPS.......................................................................................... 16
12. CARE AND CLEANING.................................................................................18
13. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................21
14. TECHNICAL INFORMATION........................................................................ 25
15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS.................................................................. 26
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible
for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect
installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe
and accessible location for future reference.
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1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
•Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with
very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the
door is open.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance
of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is for cleaning household-type dishes and
tableware only.
•This appliance is designed for single household domestic
use in an indoor environment.
•This appliance may be used in offices, hotel guest rooms,
bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other
similar accommodation where such use does not exceed
(average) domestic usage levels.
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum)
must be between 0.05 (0.5) / 1 (10) MPa (bar).
•Follow the maximum number of 14 place settings.
•The appliance door should not be left in an open position to
avoid the tripping hazard.
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•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharp points
must be loaded in the basket with their points down or
placed in a horizontal position.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
•Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to
clean the appliance.
•If the appliance has ventilation openings in the base, they
must not be covered e.g. by a carpet.
•The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using
the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must install this
appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied
with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety
gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use the appliance where
the temperature is less than 0 °C.
• Install the appliance in a safe and suitable
place that meets installation requirements.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
• Warning: this appliance is designed to be
installed / connected to a grounding
connection in the building.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable. Should
the mains cable need to be replaced, this
must be carried out by our Authorised
Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installation.
Make sure that there is access to the
mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
2.3 Water connection
• Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes not
used for a long time, where repair work
has been carried out or new devices fitted
(water meters, etc.), let the water flow until
it is clean and clear.
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• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of the
appliance.
• If the water inlet hose is damaged,
immediately close the water tap and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket. Contact the Authorised Service
Centre to replace the water inlet hose.
• Without electrical power, the water
protection system is not active. In this
case there is a risk of flooding.
• The water inlet hose has a safety valve
and a sheath with an inner mains cable.
WARNING!
Dangerous voltage.
2.4 Use
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products in,
near or on the appliance.
• Dishwasher detergents are dangerous.
Follow the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.
• Do not drink and play with the water in the
appliance.
• Do not remove the dishes from the
appliance until the programme is
complete. Some detergent may remain on
the dishes.
• Do not store items or apply pressure on
the open door of the appliance.
• The appliance can release hot steam if
you open the door while a programme
operates.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use original
spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or non-
professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.
• The following spare parts will be available
for 7 years after the model has been
discontinued: motor, circulation and drain
pump, heaters and heating elements,
including heat pumps, piping and related
equipment including hoses, valves, filters
and aquastops, structural and interior
parts related to door assemblies, printed
circuit boards, electronic displays,
pressure switches, thermostats and
sensors, software and firmware including
reset software. Please note that some of
these spare parts are only available to
professional repairers, and that not all
spare parts are relevant for all models.
• The following spare parts will be available
for 10 years after the model has been
discontinued: door hinge and seals, other
seals, spray arms, drain filters, interior
racks and plastic peripherals such as
baskets and lids.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product
and spare part lamps sold separately:
These lamps are intended to withstand
extreme physical conditions in household
appliances, such as temperature,
vibration, humidity, or are intended to
signal information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other applications
and are not suitable for household room
illumination.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children
and pets to get closed in the appliance.
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