Smeg PL323X User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS
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Contents
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1. Description of the controls ________________________________2
2. Operating instructions___________________________________ 15
3. Cleaning and maintenance_______________________________30
4. Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 34
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.
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. Description of the controls
1.1 Front panel
All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the front panel.
1 ON/OFF BUTTON
2 SELECTION PROGRAM BUTTONS (P1…P5)
3 OPTION SELECTION BUTTON
4 CONFIRM OPTIONS BUTTON
5 DELAY PROGRAM BUTTON
6 START/PAUSE BUTTON
7 POWER ON LIGHT
8 PROGRAMS INDICATOR LIGHTS
9 INFORMATION DISPLAY
10 RECESSED DOOR HANDLE
N.B.: symbols and styling are guideline and may vary depending on
the model or version of the dishwasher purchased.

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1.2 Information display
The dishwasher is equipped with a practical DISPLAY which provides
information on the programmed dishwasher functions.
A 4-FIGURE DISPLAY
B RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT
C SALT WARNING LIGHT
D START/PAUSE BUTTON
E OPTIONS LIGHT
PROGRAMS TABLE
The manual contains the programs table for several models. To find the
table for your dishwasher, compare the program symbols at the top of the
table with those on your control panel.

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PROGRAMS TABLE
PROGRAMME
NUMBER
& SYMBOL
LOAD CROCKERY AND
CUTLERY
PROGRAM
PROGRESS
DURATION
CONSUMPTION
MINUTES
(1)
WATER
LITRES
POWER
kWh (1)
1 RAPID 27’
Dishes with light dirt,
washed immediately after
use
Wash at 38°C
Rinse at 50°C
27
6,5 0,70
2 GLASS
Glass, china and mixed
dishes with light dirt.
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
80
7,5 1,10
3 ECO (*)
EN 50242
Dishes with normal dirt,
even with dried-on
residues
Cold prewash
Wash at 45°C
Rinse at 50°C
Dry
**
** **
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 SUPER
****
Very dirty pans and
dishes, even with dried-on
residues.
Hot prewash
Wash at 70°C
Cold rinse (2)
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
165
13,5 1,70
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
SOAK
+
Pans and dishes awaiting
completion of the load Cold prewash
15 3,5 0,02
7 DELICATE
QUICK
+
Delicate dishes with normal
dirt.
Cold prewash
Wash at 50°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
80
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
95 10,5 1,25
9 NORMAL
QUICK
+
Dishes with normal dirt,
washed immediately after
use.
Cold prewash
Wash at 70°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
100
11 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
65 8 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.

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NOTES AND REFERENCES
Only
run the soak program with half loads.
Options cannot be used with the soak program.
The ENERSAVE option cannot be used with soak, ultra clean, or any programs
which do not include the final drying stage.
* Standard programme under
EN 50242
. The
ENERSAVE
option must
be
enabled.
** See information sheet provided
***
IEC/DIN
reference programme. The
ENERSAVE
option must
be enabled
.
**** Reference program for laboratories: Detergent:
20g
in the
dispenser
+
10g
in
the door or tablet. Configuration: see photo in “Using the baskets”.
(1) Program consumption and duration figures have been measured in
accordance with the EN 50242 standard. Values may vary depending on
intake water and room temperatures and the type and quantity of dishes
loaded.
(2) 1 or 2 cold rinses depending on the model.
REFERENCES for the ENERGY LABEL supplied with the dishwasher:
- Annual energy consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles with cold
water and consumption of low-energy operating modes. Actual consumption
depends on the way in which the appliance is used.
- Water consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles. Actual
consumption depends on the way in which the appliance is used.
- Information refers to the EN 50242 STANDARD programme (identified in the
programmes table), which is the most effective in terms of combined energy
and water consumption. The programme is recommended for dishes with a
normal level of dirt.
- Drying efficiency class on a scale from “G” (minimum efficiency) to “A”
(maximum efficiency).

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1.3 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 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.
LIGHTING
Pressing the ON/OFF button will start the dishwasher and will lit up the
dishwasher pilot light. After approximately 3 second from this operation
the DISPLAY will be turned on with a visualization that will depend upon
the state of the dishwasher.
PROGRAMMING
All the programming operations are possible only with closed door. With
open door, on the DISPLAY will appear - - : - -.
SELECTION PROGRAM
The program selection is possible
through the relative buttons.
By pressing the relative button of desired program (see table) it will lid up
the relative pilot light to confirm that the operation did occurred on the
DISPLAY will appear a program duration forecasting (“h.mm”).

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START PROGRAM
At this point, in order to start the machine, it is only enough to press the
START/PAUSE (6) for some seconds until the symbol START/PAUSE
(D) start to flash and confirmation “beep” is heard. From this moment the
cycle duration on the DISPLAY (9) starts to decrease.
This phase, that updates itself during the cycle, is “indicative” since it is
influenced by the washing conditions such as dishwasher type and
quantity, entry temperature etc. For this reason it is normal to see the
updating during a program (increment and decrease of minutes)
specially in the passage from one phase to the other (for example, from
washing to rinse).
END PROGRAM
The end of the program is indicated by a short signal acoustic and from
the “End” visual notification on DISPLAY. By pressing one of the
buttons, the “End” visual signal will vanish from the display and the
dishwasher is ready to continue a new cycle.
INTERRUPTING
A
PROGRAM
In order to interrupt a running program it is necessary:
•to press the START/PAUSE for some seconds until when the
symbol START/PAUSE remains lit on the display (confirmation
beep). At this point,it is possible to start the cycle again, otherwise:
•
TO CHANGE A PROGRAM
To change the running program it is necessary:
•to interrupt the running program (see “INTERRUPTING A PROGRAM”);
•select the new program;
•to press again the START/PAUSE button to make start the new
program.