Smeg PL7233TX User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Table of Contents
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1. Description of the controls _______________________________2
2. Operating instructions__________________________________13
3. Cleaning and maintenance______________________________28
4. Troubleshooting ______________________________________32
Thank you for choosing one of our products.
You are advised to read this manual carefully; it contains all the
information you need to use your dishwasher safely, correctly and in the
most satisfactory manner.
Following the cleaning instructions provided here will keep your
dishwasher's performance at peak levels in the long term.
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 Upper panel
All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel. Switching on,
programming, switching off etc. are only possible when the door is open.
1 ON/OFF BUTTON
2 OPTION BUTTONS/LIGHTS
3 SELECTED PROGRAM BUTTONS/LIGHTS
4 START/PAUSE BUTTON
5 TOP DISPLAY (3 FIGURES)
6 SALT WARNING LIGHT
7 RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT
1.2 The front panel
The front panel includes the DISPLAY which provides all information
concerning the programmed functions.
8 FRONT DISPLAY
9 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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Information shown on top display
Example of screen and information provided
01.05
Estimated wash cycle duration and time remaining
1
h
Delayed start information
E01
Error message
CHECK
h.3
Softener setting
P0
Program cancellation
Information shown on front display
End of cycle message End
Estimated wash cycle duration and
time remaining 01: 55
Delayed start information Start in "X" hours
Error message Error 01 ……11
Softener setting h.3
Language selected IT-EN-FR……..
Program phase icons.
They indicate the program status when a
program is running
Prewash
Wash
Rinse
Drying

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LANGUAGE SELECTION
1-Switch on the dishwasher
2-Select a wash program (not Quick Time)
3-Press and hold the“half load” buttonuntil thecurrentlyselected language
appears on thefront display.
Press the button again to scroll through the available languages. When the
required language appears on the display, select it by simply waiting a few
seconds without selecting any other options (the name of the chosen
language appears on the display) or switch off the dishwasher by pressing
the on/off button.
N.B.:
- With the door open, the display switches off after about 10 seconds with
no commands.
- With the door closed, if the dishwasher is programmed but the start is not
confirmed (cycle not confirmed, program interrupted, start not confirmed…)
the name smeg appears on the display after about 10 seconds.
WASH PROGRAM SELECTION AND SWITCHING
-
ON
For selection of the most suitable program for the dishes to be washed,
refer to the table below, which specifies the recommended type of wash,
also considering the type of dishes and the degree of soiling.

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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 GLASSES
Glass, china and mixed
dishes with light dirt.
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
65
9,5 1,10
3 (*)
ECONOMICAL
EN 50242
Dishes with normal dirt,
even with dried-on
residues
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 55°C
Dry
**
** **
4 AUTOMATIC
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
IMPORTANT: see “NOTES AND REFERENCES” table on the following pages.
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.
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
QUICK
DELICATE
+
Delicate dishes with normal
dirt.
Cold prewash
Wash at 50°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
80
10,5 1,15
8 QUICK
ECO
+
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 QUICK
NORMAL
+
Dishes with normal dirt,
washed immediately after
use.
Cold prewash
Wash at 70°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
85
13 1,40
10 FAST
and STRONG
+
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.

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NOTES AND REFERENCES
Only
run the soak program with partial loads.
The options cannot be used with the soak program.
TheENERSAVE option cannot be used with soak, ultraclean, or any programs which
do not include the final drying stage.
* Standard program under
EN 50242
. If present, the
ENERSAVE
option must be
enabled.
** See information sheet provided
***
IEC/DIN
reference program. If present, the
ENERSAVE
option must
be
enabled.
**** Reference program for laboratories. Detergent:
20 g
in the
dispenser
+
10 g
in
the door or tablet. Configuration: see photo in "using the baskets" section.
(1) Program consumption and durationfigures havebeen measured in accordance
with the EN 50242 standard. Values may vary depending on water supply and
ambient temperatures and the type and quantity of dishes loaded.
REFERENCES for the ENERGY LABEL supplied with the dishwasher:
- Annualenergy consumptionis based on280 standard wash cycles withcold
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 program (identified in the
program table), which is the most effective in terms of combined energy and
water consumption. The program 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 Wash programs
Before starting a wash program, check 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 firmly closed.
SWITCHING ON
With the door open, press the ON/OFF button on the top panel to switch
on the dishwasher. The LED on the button and the DISPLAY light up.
PROGRAMMING
All programming operations are only possible with the door open and the
dishwasher switched on.
Select the wash program on the basis of the temperatures and type of
soiling stated in the program table.
STARTING THE PROGRAM
Select the program required (the light comes on) and any options
(after selecting the program);
Press the start button (the light comes on and the program's name
and estimated time appear on the front panel); the selected program
light flashes for a few seconds;
Close the door: the start light goes out and the program starts.
N.B.: The door must be closed within about 4 seconds; otherwise the
selected programlightstops flashing and thestart button will have to be
pressed again before the door is closed to start the program.

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As the program runs, the
front display,
which showsthe program phases,
will indicate the status of the cycle in progress.
Prewash Wash
Rinse Drying
Warning:
during the initial phase of the wash program the spray arms cannot be
heard in operation because they start turning about 5 minutes after the
start. This is the normal wash cycle sequence.
QUICK TIME OPTION
Select this option together with any wash program (except the soak
program) to SHORTEN THE CYCLE by at least 10% and up to 55%
depending on the cycle selected. To activate this option, press the
QUICK TIME button (light comes on) after selecting the program required.
ENERSAVE OPTION
This option further reduces energy consumption by opening the door at
the end of the cycle for more effective drying. At the end of the wash an
automatic device releases the door, which slowly opens by a few
centimetres. This allows optimal drying even with low rinsing
temperatures, for significant energy saving.
Enersave
is activated automatically if the selected program is
compatible with the option. It can be deactivated before the program is
started.
When the function is activated, opening of the door
must notbe impeded
in any way; do not leave anything in the necessary space in front of the
door to allow it to open. Do not force the door lock before the end of the
cycle is signalled, as this would damage the mechanism.

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SPREAD HALF LOAD
When there are not many dishes to be washed, the “spread half load”
option, controlled by the button is useful to save water and electricity and
reduces the program’s duration. Spread dishes across both baskets; the
detergent dispenser should be loaded with less than the normal amount
for a full load.
Flexi Tabs
Specificallyfor washingwith combination detergentsin tablets, which also
contain salt and rinse aid (3in1) or other agents such as glass protector,
steel rinse aids, etc. (4in1, 5in1…). When this option is selected, salt and
rinse aid will not be dispensed even if the relative compartments are
loaded. If the containers are empty, the lights will remain on.
If this option is not provided with your dishwasher, we recommend the
use of conventional products (separate detergent, salt and rinse aid),
because with conventional wash cycles, combined products might create
problems such as a white deposit, poor drying results and residues on
dishes.
For further information, refer to the detergent pack.
IMPORTANT:
when no longer required, the option must be deactivated by pressing the
corresponding button (the light will turn off).
These products
are not
suitable
for use with
excessively “hard”
water.
If the hardness level set is higher than H3, when the option is activated
the relative light flashes to indicate that the product is being used
incorrectly; the dishwasher will still work, but wash results may not be
ideal.

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DELAYING THE PROGRAM
The start of the wash program can be delayed to program the dishwasher
to operate at the preferred time of day (e.g. overnight). Press the
PROGRAM DELAY button to activate the option and show a 1 hour delay
on the display. Keep pressing to select the delay required, which may be
up to 24 hours.
During programming, the delay selected is shown on the top display. To
reset the delay selected, hold the button down until 0h appears on the
display.
When the door is closed, the appliance will prewash the dishes, after
which the "program delay" set will come into effect.
The message "Start in "X" hours" appears on the front display.
Untilthewash program starts, theselected delaycan be reset by holding
the button down until 0h appears on the display.
CANCELLING THE PROGRAM IN PROGRESS
- Open the door (watch out for water splashes)
- Press the START button and hold it down until P0 appears on
the top display.
- Close the door (00:01 appears on the front display)
- After about 1 minute the program will be cancelled (“End”
appears on the front display).
CHANGING THE PROGRAM
To change the program in progress, simply open the door (watch out for
water splashes) and select a new program. When the door is closed the
dishwasher will automatically run the new program.
TO SAVE ENERGY AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Always try to use the dishwasher with a full load.
Do not wash the dishes in running water.
Use thewashprogram that ismost appropriate for eachtypeof load.
Do not perform preliminary rinsing.
If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to 60°C.
Use the ENERSAVE option

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TO REDUCE DETERGENT CONSUMPTION AND PROTECT THE
ENVIRONMENT
The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the
environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent save on
electricity as well, observe the following recommendations:
Sort your dishes, washing delicate items separately from those
more resistant to strong detergents and high temperatures.
Do not pour detergent directly onto dishes.
If the door has to be openedwhile washing is in progress, the programme
will be interrupted. The programme light will stop flashing and a beeper
will signal that the cycle has not been completed. The pause symbol will
alternate with the time left to the end of the cycle on the front display.
Press the button andclose the door. The programme willcontinuefrom
the point where it was interrupted. This operation should only be carried
out if strictly necessary, as it could cause problems in running the
programme.
END OF PROGRAM and SWITCHING OFF
At the end of the program, the dishwasher emits a beep and "End"
flashes on the front display alternating with the name of the program
which has just finished. The dishwasher switches off after about 5
minutes to save electricity.
The
ON/OFF
button has to be pressed to switch it back on.
REMOVING THE DISHES
At theend of thewash program, wait at least 20 minutes before removing
the dishes, to allow them to cool. To ensure that any drops of water left in
the top basket cannot drip onto the dishes still in the lower basket, it is
best always to empty the lower basket first, followed by the upper basket.

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2. Operating instructions
Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare it for use as
follows:
Adjust the water softening system
Add salt
Add rinse aid and detergent
2.1 Using the water softening system
The quantity of lime in the water (which
indicates its hardness) causes whitish
marks on dry dishes, which also tend to
lose their shine over time. The dishwasher
is equipped with an automatic water
softener which removes the substances
that cause hardness from the water with
the aid of a special regenerating salt.
The dishwasher is factory set for water
hardness level 3(average hardness).
When using water of medium hardness, the salt container should be
refilled after approximately 20 wash cycles. The salt container can hold
approximately 1.7 kg of salt grains. The container is situated at the bottom
of the dishwasher. After removing the lower basket, unscrew the salt
container cap by turning it anticlockwise and pour in the salt using the
funnel suppliedwith thedishwasher. Beforereplacingthecap,removeany
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
enter the salt container, as this would compromise the operation of
the regeneration system. In this case warranty cover will be forfeited.
Only use salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers. If using
salt tablets, do not fill the container completely.
SALT

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Donot use table salt, asit contains insoluble substanceswhich, over
time, may damage the water softening system.
The salt container should be refilled when necessary before starting
the wash program. This way, the excess saline solution will be
immediately removed by the water; 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 SOFTENER
(available for all programs except the soak program)
The dishwasher is equipped with an electronic control system which
allows the softener setting to be varied to suit the hardness of the water.
To set the softener, proceed as follows.
Keep the PROGRAM DELAY button pressed for a few seconds,
until the h.- symbol, followed by the set value, appears on the
DISPLAY.
Press the PROGRAM DELAY button again to select the most
suitable hardness value (h.-0, h.-1,h.-2…..h.-6). Refer to the "Water
hardness table" to select the value.
To exit the programming mode press any button or do not touch the
keypad for about 2 seconds.

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WATER HARDNESS TABLE
WATER HARDNESS SETTING
German degrees (°dH) French degrees (°dF)
0 - 6 0 - 11
h.
-
0 NO SALT
7 - 10 12 - 18 h.-1
11 - 15 19 - 27 h.-2
16 - 21 28 - 37 h.-3
22 - 28 38 - 50 h.-4
29 - 35 51 - 62 h.-5
36 - 50 63 - 90 h.-6
Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your
water supply.
After adjusting or displaying the current setting, simply do not touch the
button for a few seconds; the dishwasher will automatically return to
standard mode, quitting the adjustment mode.
2.2 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers
The detergent and rinse aid
dispensers are situated on the inside
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, it is necessary to add the
required amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser before every
wash cycle. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as
required.

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ADDING RINSE AID
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 thetank onthe inside of the door.
To add rinse aid:
Open the door.
Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by ¼ of a turn and remove it.
Add therinse aid until the container is full (approximately 140ml). The
optical level indicator on the side of the cap should be completely
dark. Refill the rinse aid when the optical level indicator turns clear
again, or when the rinse aid warning light turns on.
Replace the cover and turn it clockwise.
Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to
the formation of excess foam.
ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING
The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness. It is possible to
change this setting by turning the dispenser selector to the required
position: the amount of rinse aid dispensed depends on the selector
position.
To adjust the rinse aid setting, rotate the dispenser cap ¼ of a turn
anticlockwise and remove it.
Then rotate the rinse aid selector to the desired position using a
screwdriver.
Replace the cap, turning it clockwise.
The amount of rinse aid must be increased if the washed dishes
appear dull or have circular stains.
If, on the other hand, the dishes are sticky or have white streaks, it is
necessary to reduce the rinse aid dosage.

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ADDING DETERGENT
To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press the
button P. Add the detergent and close the cap
carefully.
During the wash cycle, the dispenser will open
automatically.
When a program with hot prewash is selected (see program table),
extra detergent must be placed in the cavity G/H(depending on
model).
Use only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. For
optimal washing results it is important to use a good quality detergent.
The detergent packs must be sealed and stored in a dry place to
prevent the formation of lumps which may negatively affect wash
results. Once opened, the detergent packs should not be kept for too
long, otherwise the detergent will lose its effectiveness.
Do not use detergents formulated for washing dishes by hand,
because they produce a great deal of foam and may negatively affect
the operation of the dishwasher.
Add the correct amount of detergent. An insufficient amount of
detergent will result in a partial removal of soil from the dishes,
whereas an excessive amount is wasteful and does not improve the
wash results.

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The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid dispenser, even in
liquid form, will damage the dishwasher.
2.3 General warnings and recommendations
Before using the dishwasher for the first time, it is advisable to read the
following recommendations concerning dish types and loading.
There are generally no constraints onwashing of domestic dishes, but in
certain cases it is necessary to take their characteristics into account.
Before loading the dishes into the baskets it is necessary to:
Remove large food remains, particularly bones, which may clog the
filter or damage the pump.
Soak any pots or pans with burnt-on food to facilitate its removal,
then load them into the LOWER BASKET.
There is no need to pre-wash the dishes under running water before
loading them into the baskets since this only wastes water.
Correct loading of the dishes helps ensure optimal wash results.