Smeg ST331L User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS

Contents
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1. Description of the controls ________________________________2
2. Operating instructions___________________________________ 16
3. Cleaning and maintenance_______________________________31
4. Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 35
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 Upper panel
All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel. Switch-on,
programming, switch-off, etc. procedures are only possible when the door is open.
The panel shown is only a guideline example: the form of the lights and
buttons may vary depending on the model.
1 ON/OFF BUTTON
Press this button to switch the dishwasher on/off.
2
SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illumination of this light denotes the program selected and the
occurrence of a fault (troubleshooting).
3
PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON

+ ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM
Used to select the washing program required and adjust the water
softening system.
4
WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT ON INDICATOR LIGHT
The light flashes to indicate that the appliance is in “water hardness
adjustment” mode.
SALT WARNING LIGHT
If the symbol is present, illumination of this light denotes a
regenerating salt warning level.
5 RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT
Illumination of this light denotes a rinse aid warning level in the tank.
6 PROGRAM DELAY BUTTON
Press this button to delay the start of the program.
7 INFORMATION DISPLAY (1 or 3 digits depending on model)
8 OPTIONS (on some models only)

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Information displayed
no Scheduled program
duration yes
no Remaining program
time yes
1 - 9 hours Delayed start 1 - 24 hours
E
Error message
Err
<<OPTIONS(8)>>
Depending on the model, this zone may contain one or more of the
following options, identified by the relative symbols and described in
more detail in the relevant sections of the manual.
It is not possible to select any options when the soak program is being
used. All options except "Flexi Tabs" are disabled at the end of the
wash cycle. To disable the “Flexi Tabs” option, press the relative
button (the light goes out).

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Flexi Tabs
Option recommended for the use of multi-function tablet
detergent.
HYCLEAN
Adds a final antibacterial rinse to the selected program.
Spread HALF LOAD WASH
Allows washing of just a few dishes placed in both baskets.
PROGRAM DELAY
Allows the program to be set to start with a delay of 9, 12 or
24 hours depending on the model.
QUICK TIME OPTION
Select this option together with any washing program (except
the soak program) to SHORTEN the cycle.
ENERSAVE
Indicated option for save energy.

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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.
SETTING THE WASHING
PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON
After identifying the most suitable program with the aid of the programs
table:
•Press the ON/OFF button (1) and wait for the PROGRAM
INDICATOR LIGHT (2) to illuminate;
•Keep pressing the PROGRAM SELECTION button (3) until the
indicator light corresponding to the desired program illuminates;
•select the option required (if any and if the model provides options);
•close the door; after about 2" the program will start LIGHT will
flashing (indicating that the program is being executed).
PROGRAM IN PROGRESS INDICATOR LIGHT
(on some models only)
When a program is running, a flashing light is projected onto the floor
under the right-hand corner of the door. At the end of the program, the
light goes out to reduce sleep mode electricity consumption.

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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 (3)
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
65 (3)
9,5 1,10
3 ECO (*)
EN 50242
Dishes with normal dirt,
even with dried-on
residues
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 55°C
Dry
**
** **
4 HALF LOAD
Half load of dishes with
normal dirt, washed
immediately after use.
Wash at 65°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
90 (3)
11 1,20
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
150 (3)
15,5 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) 3,5 0,02
7 DELICATE
QUICK
+
Delicate dishes with normal
dirt.
Cold prewash
Wash at 50°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
65 (3)
12,5 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
80 (3)
12,5 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
85 (3)
13 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
50 (3)
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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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 (3)
6,5 0,70
2 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.
3 ECO (*)
EN 50242
Dishes with normal dirt,
even with dried-on
residues
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 55°C
Dry
**
** **
4 HALF LOAD
Half load of dishes with
normal dirt, washed
immediately after use.
Wash at 65°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
90 (3)
11 1,20
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
150 (3)
15,5 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.