Smeg SNZ414IS User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DISHWASHER

Contents
Thank you for choosing this product.
We advise you to carefully read all the instructions contained in this
manual, in order to understand how to operate your dishwasher safely
and correctly.
The manual is divided into paragraphs, which provide a step by step
description of the dishwasher functions, with clear instructions
accompanied by detailed illustrations.
Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets, spray
arms, containers, filters, washing programs, and for operating the
controls.
Follow the recommended cleaning procedures to ensure that your
dishwasher always remains in perfect working order.
This manual provides a quick and easy reference for answering all your
questions concerning the use of your new 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.
1. Safety and operating instructions __________________________ 4
2. Installation and hook-up _________________________________ 7
3. Description of the controls________________________________10
4. Operating instructions ___________________________________19
5. Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________27
6. Troubleshooting _______________________________________31
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Safety instructions
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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 APPLIANCE, 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 APPLIANCE IS
INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USE, AND COMPLIES WITH THE EEC
DIRECTIVES 72/23, 89/336 (INCLUDING 92/31) 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 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 WASTE
COLLECTION CENTRE.
THE APPLIANCE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH AN 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
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 ARE NOT
OBSTRUCTED.
ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE DISHWASHER AFTER EACH USE TO AVOID
WASTING ELECTRICITY.

Safety instructions
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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 AND 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 APPLIANCE MAY
NOT BE TREATED AS HOUSEHOLD WASTE. INSTEAD IT SHALL BE
HANDED OVER TO THE APPLICABLE COLLECTION POINT FOR THE
RECYCLING OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
DISPOSAL MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE 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.
IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT, DISCONNECT THE DISHWASHER FROM THE
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND SHUT OFF THE WATER TAP.
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.
THE APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR USE BY ADULTS. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO COME NEAR OR PLAY WITH THE DISHWASHER. KEEP
CHILDREN AWAY FROM DETERGENTS AND FROM THE OPEN
DISHWASHER DOOR. THE PACKAGING MATERIALS (PLASTIC BAGS,
POLYSTYRENE, METAL BARS, ETC.) MUST NOT BE LEFT WITHIN THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE OPEN DISHWASHER. THE APPLIANCE
MAY CONTAIN RESIDUES OF DETERGENT WHICH CAN CAUSE
IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE EYES, MOUTH, AND THROAT, AS WELL
AS POSSIBLE DEATH BY SUFFOCATION.
DO NOT INTRODUCE SOLVENTS SUCH AS ALCOHOL OR TURPENTINE
WHICH MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
DO NOT LOAD DISHES THAT ARE SOILED WITH ASH, WAX OR PAINTS.

Safety instructions
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LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MAY
CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK.
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.
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 AQUSTOP 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.
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. ANY 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.
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.

Installation instructions
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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.
Level the appliance on the floor using its adjustable feet. This operation is
essential for ensuring correct operation of the dishwasher.
Installing a hob on top of a free-standing dishwasher is absolutely
forbidden. Building-in a dishwasher underneath a ceramic hob is absolutely
forbidden.
A dishwasher can be built-in underneath a conventional hob provided there is
no break in the kitchen worktop, and the dishwasher and hob are installed
and secured correctly, so that no hazards are generated.
For free-standing models only: 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.
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.
2.1 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.

Installation instructions
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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 connecting to the cold water supply.
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 height of 85 cm from the ground.

Installation instructions
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2.2 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.
IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE SUPPLY CORD, HAVE IT REPLACED
BY THE MANUFACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICAL SERVICE
CENTRE. 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.
WHEN CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE APPLIANCE:
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY WORK, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE
FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY OR SWITCH OFF THE ALL-POLE
DISCONNECTION DEVICE.

3. Description of the controls
3.1 Front panel
All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the front panel.
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1ON/OFF BUTTON
2SELECTION PROGRAMS BUTTONS (P1...P5)
3DELAY PROGRAM BUTTON
4START/PAUSE BUTTON
5POWER ON LIGHT
6PROGRAMS LIGHTS
7DELAY PROGRAM LIGHTS
8PHASES/PROGRAM LIGHTS
9NO RINSE AID LIGHT
10 RECESSED DOOR HANDLE
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Only run the soak program with half loads.
(*) Reference program as AS/NZS 2007.
(1) Average power consumption with the softener set on level 2.
(2) The cycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the water and room
temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes.
DURATION CONSUMPTION
PROGRAM SELECTION TYPE AND GRADE DIRT PROGRESS
PROGRAM MINUTES
(2)
WATER
LITRES (1)
POWER
KWh (2)
SOAK
PANS AND DISHES
IN WAITING OF
COMPLETING
THE LOAD
Cold prewash 9' 50,02
NORMAL
ECO (*)
DISHES NOT MUCH DIRTY
AND WITH "FRESH DIRT"
WITHOUT RESIDUAL DRY
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 68°C
62' 11,5 0,90
ECO
PANS AND DISHES
NOT VERY DIRTY BUT
WITH DRY RESIDUALS
Wash at 50°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 66°C
Dry
125' 13 1,01
DAILY
PANS AND DISHES
WITH NORMAL DIRT,
WITHOUT DRY RESIDUAL
Wash at 65°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 68°C
Dry
85' 14 1,25
STRONG PANS AND DISHES
VERY DIRTY
Wash at 70°C
2 cold rinses
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
85' 17 1,45
DELICATE +DISHES
NOT VERY DIRTY
Cold prewash
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 68°C
Dry
59' 16 0,98
BIO +PANS AND DISHES DIRTY
AND WITH DRY RESIDUALS
Cold prewash
Wash at 55°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 68°C
Dry
85' 16 1,10
NORMAL +PANS AND DISHES DIRTY
AND WITH DRY RESIDUALS
Cold prewash
Wash at 65°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 68°C
Dry
80' 17 1,20
SUPER +
PANS AND DISHES
VERY DIRTY AND WITH
DRY RESIDUALS
Prewash at 45°C
Wash at 70°C
2 cold rinses
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
105' 20 1,50
P1
P2
Eco
P3
65°C
P4
P5
P1
P1
P1
P1
P2
Eco
P3
65°C
P4
P5
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TABLE FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES
Reference standard AS/NZS 2007
Reference program (*) NORMAL ECO
Load 10 place-settings
Type of detergent in accordance with AS/NZS 2007
Amount of detergent pour 5g of cleaner on to the appliance door
and 20g into the dispenser
Rinse aid setting 4/6
The door can be opened at the end of the cycle approximately 50 mm
for improved drying performance.
AS/NZS 2007 cycle test conditions:
The upper basket must be set in the low position.
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AS/NZS 2007
A
B
54321
1
1
1
1
3
3
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1
3
3
3
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
1
22222 22222
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
AB
User instructions

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
When the ON/OFF button (1) is pressed, the dishwasher switches on
and the light (3)comes on. About 2 seconds later, the
PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8)will come on.
3.2 Washing programs
The dishwasher is equipped with a control panel, described in chapter
"1. Description of the controls", from which it is possible to carry out all
the power switch-on, switch-off and programming operations.
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PROGRAMMING
In this model of dishwasher, all programming procedures can only be
carried out with the door closed. As long as the door is open, the
PROGRAMS lights (6)and PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8)will remain
off.
SELECTION PROGRAM
The program selection is possible
through the relative buttons (2).
When the button relating to the program required is pressed, the relative
light will come on to confirm the operation.
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Eco 65°C
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
START PROGRAM
To start the dishwasher, press the START/PAUSE button (4)for a few
seconds, until the light of the first phase of the selected program starts to
flash (confirmation beep).
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).
As the program runs, the PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8)will indicate
the current cycle status.
The light of the phase in progress will
flash, while the lights of the previous and
subsequent phases remain on.
N.B. during execution of programs which
do not include a prewash, the first
PHASES/PROGRAM light (8)will remain
off.
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Wash
Rinse
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END PROGRAM
When the program finishes, a buzzer sounds
briefly and all the PHASES/PROGRAM lights
(8)flash.
Press any of the SELECTION PROGRAMS buttons (2), stops the light
flashins, and the dishwasher is now ready to perform a new cycle;
opening and shutting the door or switching the appliance off and on has
the same effect.
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INTERRUPTION OF A PROGRAM
In order to interrupt a running program it is necessary:
•press the
START/PAUSE button (4), the light of the current phase
goes out;
•keep the button pressed until the PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8)
come on (confirmation buzzer).
TO CHANGE A PROGRAM
To change the running program it is necessary:
•to interrupt the running program (see “INTERRUPTION OF A PROGRAM”);
•select the new program;
•to press again the START/PAUSE button (4) to make start the new
program.
User instructions

ANNULLING A PROGRAM
To annul the program in progress, it must first be interrupted (see
“INTERRUPTION OF A PROGRAM”).
Now press buttons P1+P2 simultaneously and
the first three program lights will come on.
In case that the door is opened during the operation, to the next door
closing it is going to be necessary to start the program as shown in
paragraph “START PROGRAM”. The program will resume from the point in
which it was interrupted.
In case that the tub temperature is higher than 50°C the program
will start about 30 seconds later.
The washing cycle will not take place if the dishwasher door is left open
or not properly closed.
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Eco
P1 P2
DELAY PROGRAM
(available in all programs except the soak program)
The PROGRAM DELAY button (3) can be pressed to delay the start of
the washing program by 3,6 or 9 hours. This function allows you to set
the dishwasher to work at your preferred time of day.
After selecting the delay, start the program (see relative section).
The appliance will prewash the dishes, after which the "program delay"
set previously will come into effect (the light corresponding to 3, 6 or 9
hours flashes).
To reset or change the delay once the program has started:
•press the
START/PAUSE button (4)for a few seconds, until the
PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8)come on;
•press the
DELAY PROGRAM button (3)several times “until the
program delay” returns to zero (all the lights indicating the delay go
out);
•press the
START/PAUSE button (4)to start the new program.
User instructions

To set the delay once the program has started, proceed as follows.
If the program you wish to carry out is the same as the one already
in progress:
•press the
START/PAUSE button (4) for a few seconds, until the
PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8) come on;
•annul the program in progress (see relative section) and wait for the
cycle to come to an end;
•select the program again;
•select the delay required;
•press the
START/PAUSE button (4) to start the new program.
If the program you wish to carry out is different from the one
already in progress:
•press the
START/PAUSE button (4) for a few seconds, until the
PHASES/PROGRAM lights (8) come on;
•change the program;
•select the delay required;
•press the
START/PAUSE button (4) to start the new program. The
dishwahser will pump out the water and restart with the delay set
and the new program.
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User instructions
TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
•Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded.
•Do not wash the dishes in running water.
•Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of
load.
•Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing.
•If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to
60°C.
•When possible, skip the drying cycle by leaving the door open
when the washing cycle is complete; the air and the residual heat
will dry the dishes perfectly.
TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION! … AND PROTECT
THE ENVIRONMENT
The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the
environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to
save on electricity, observe the following:
•separate the more delicate items from dishes that are more
resistant to aggressive detergents and high temperatures;
•do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes.
REMOVING THE DISHES
At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minutes before
removing the dishes, to allow them to cool down. To prevent any water
droplets on the upper basket from falling on the dishes in the lower
basket, it is advisable to unload the lower basket first, and then the
upper basket.
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4. Operating instructions
Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as
follows:
•Add the rinse aid and detergent.
4.1 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers
The detergent and rinse aid
dispensers are situated on the inner
part 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, before every washing cycle it
is necessary to add the required amount of detergent to the detergent
dispenser. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as
required.
ADDING THE RINSE AID
The 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 the container
situated on the inner side of the door.
To add rinse aid:
•Open the door.
•Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by ¼ of a turn and remove it.
•Add the rinse aid until the container is full (approximately 140 cc).
The optical level indicator on the side of the cap should be
completely obscured. Refill the rinse aid when the optical level
indicator becomes clear again, or when the rinse aid warning light
illuminates.
•Replace the cover and turn it in a clockwise direction.
•Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to
the formation of excess foam.
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ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING
The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness. However it
possible to change the setting by turning the dispenser’s selector to the
desired position: the amount of rinse aid dispensed is proportional to the
selector position.
The setting must be increased when the washed dishes appear dull or
have circular staining.
•To adjust the rinse aid setting, rotate the dispenser cap through a
quarter turn in an anticlockwise direction and remove it.
•Then use a screwdriver to rotate the rinse aid selector to the desired
position.
•Replace the cap, turning it clockwise.
•The amount of rinse aid must be increased if the washed dishes
appear dull or feature circular stains.
•If, on the other hand, the dishes are sticky or have white streaks, it
is necessary to reduce the rinse aid setting.
ADDING THE DETERGENT
To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press
the button P. Add the detergent and close the cap
carefully.
During the washing cycle, the dispenser will be
opened automatically.
•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 washing
results. Once opened the detergent packs should not be kept for too
long, otherwise the detergent loses 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 dirt from the dishes,
whereas an excessive amount is wasteful and does not improve the
washing results.
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•The market offers liquid and powder detergents with differing
chemical compositions, which may contain phosphates, or be
phosphate-free but contain natural enzymes.
- Detergents containing phosphates are more effective against
grease and starch at temperatures above 60°C.
-Enzyme detergents, on the other hand, are also effective at lower
temperatures (from 40 to 55°C) and are more easily
biodegradable. With enzyme detergents it is possible to obtain at
low temperatures comparable results to those which can only be
achieved at 65°C using traditional detergents.
For the safeguarding of the environment we recommend the use of
phosphate- and chlorine free detergents.
•Also available are tablet detergents which state that that no salt or
rinse aid is required. In some cases, these detergents might not give
good results, especially with short and/or low-temperature washing
cycles.
If performance problems (e.g. a white coating on the tank or dishes,
poor drying, dirt on dishes at the end of the wash) are noted, users
are advised to return to conventional products (granular salt, powder
detergent and liquid rinse aid).
However, please note that on return to the use of conventional salt,
a number of cycles will be required before the system becomes fully
efficient again, so traces of white coating may still be found on the
tank and dishes. If the problem persists for too long, contact the
After-Sales Service.
•When using detergent in tablet form (bear in mind that we
recommend the use of three separate products: detergent, salt and
rinse aid), place the tablets in the cutlery rack. The dispenser is
designed to use powder or liquid detergent and the door does not
open completely during the washing cycle. This means that a tablet
is not completely dissolved (released), which may lead to the
following:
-not enough detergent released during the cycle, with poor washing
results;
-the detergent forms a solid block in the distributor and is released
during the final rinse cycle.
The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid dispenser, even in
liquid form, will damage the dishwasher.
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