Smeg STFABWH3 User manual

Contents
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1 General safety instructions _______________________________ 2
2 Installation ___________________________________________ 9
3 Description of the controls ______________________________ 20
4 Operating instructions __________________________________ 29
5. Cleaning and maintenance ______________________________ 50
6. Troubleshooting. What to do if... __________________________ 53
7. Troubleshooting ______________________________________ 58
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.
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.
This manual includes options, programs and features that may be present
on the type of dishwasher you have purchased. For the specific
characteristics of your model, please refer to the manual supplied together
with the product.
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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS
1 General safety instructions
 This manual is an integral part of the appliance; it
must always be kept intact together with the
dishwasher for future reference (even if sold).
Before using the appliance, carefully read all the
instructions contained in this manual.
 This appliance is intended for indoor use in a
household environment and similar such as staff
kitchens of shops, offices and other workplaces,
institutions, and for the use by guests at hotels,
hostels, bed and breakfast and other residential
facilities. The appliance is designed and
manufactured to perform the following function:
washing and drying of dishes; any other use shall
be considered improper. The manufacturer
declines all responsibility for uses other than
those described above.
 Do not use appliances which have been damaged
during transit! If in doubt, contact your dealer.
 The appliance must be installed and connected in
accordance with the instructions provided by the
manufacturer. Installation must be performed by
qualified technicians in accordance with
applicable regulations.
 Never leave waste packaging unattended. Do not
allow children to play with packaging materials.

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Separate waste packaging materials by type and
consign them to the nearest recycling centre.
 The plate with the technical data, serial number and
marking is in a visible position on the inside edge of
the door. It must not be removed.
 The appliance must be earthed in compliance with
electrical safety regulations. The manufacturer
declines all responsibility for damage to
persons or property resulting from failure to
earth the appliance or from a defective earth
connection.
 During the installation the appliance must be
disconnected from the network.
 Do not install the appliance in a place subject to
freezing.
 Do not install the appliance near equipment with
high irradiation temperature (e.g. gas burners,
fireplaces, etc.).
 If the appliance is installed in a compartment above
or below another equipment (e.g. gas burners,
ovens, etc.), read carefully the instructions provided
by the manufacturer of the equipment. If the
instructions of the equipment do not contain
information, contact the manufacturer of the
equipment to ensure that the appliance can be
installed above or below it.
 Building-in the appliance underneath a hob is
absolutely forbidden. Installing a hob on top of free-
standing appliance is absolutely forbidden.

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 To ensure stability, install the appliance only under
continuous worktop, securely fixed to adjacent
cabinets. If the appliance is installed in a high
cabinet, both the appliance and the cabinet must be
adequately fixed.
 If the appliance is not built-in and is therefore
accessible on one side, the door hinge area must
be covered for safety reason (injury hazard). The
covering fixtures are available as an accessory from
specialist dealers or the after-sales.
 Check that the voltage and the frequency of the
mains match the ratings on the name plate of the
appliance.
 The plug on the supply cord and the corresponding
socket outlet must be of the same type and meet
the regulations in force. Do not use adaptors or
shunt connections in order to avoid the possibility of
overheating or burning.
 The plug of the appliance must be accessible after
installation. Never disconnect the plug by pulling on
the power supply lead.
 If the appliance is provided with a plugless supply
cord, an omnipolar circuit breaker providing a full
disconnection in overvoltage protection class III
must be installed in an easily accessible position on
the supply line.
 The appliance must be connected to the water
supply by means of new hoses.

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 Briefly test the appliance after installation. Run a
wash cycle with a temperature of between 45 and
70°C with the dishwasher empty and using a
specific dishwasher detergent. (It is not sufficient to
run a soak cycle). If the dishwasher fails to operate
correctly, disconnect it from the electrical power
supply and call the nearest technical service centre.
Never attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
 The dishwasher should only be used by adults. Use
by children aged from eight years and persons with
reduced physical, sensor or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge is only permitted
under the supervision of a person responsible for
their safety.
 Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
 Keep children away from the dishwasher when the
door is open. Always check that the detergent
distributor is empty after completion of the wash
cycle.
 Cleaning and regular maintenance of the appliance
by children is only permitted under the supervision
of a person responsible for their safety.
 Some detergents are strongly alkaline. Avoid
contact with the skin and eyes. Detergents can be
extremely dangerous if swallowed. They contain
substances capable of causing permanent damage
to the mouth and throat, and even leading to
suffocation. Observe all the safety instructions on
the packaging of these products.

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 Do not drink the water residues which may be
present on the dishes or appliance at the end of the
washing program.
 Never place solvents such as alcohol or turpentine,
which are potentially explosive, inside the
appliance. Never load dishes soiled with ash, wax
or paint.
 Never leave the dishwasher door open; people
might trip over it. Leaning or sitting on the
dishwasher door when open may cause the
appliance to overturn and/or damage it.
 Switch off the dishwasher after use to avoid wasting
electricity.
 Knives and other kitchen equipment with sharp
edges must be placed in the basket with their tips
downwards, or horizontally in the top basket; take
care not to injure yourself on any sharp edges
protruding from the baskets.
 The appliance satisfies all applicable safety
regulations governing electrical equipment. Any
technical checks should be conducted exclusively
by trained and authorised technicians: repairs
performed by unauthorised persons not only
void the warranty but may also put the user’s
safety at risk.
 In the event of a fault, disconnect the dishwasher
from the electrical power supply and shut off the
water tap. In the event of damage to the supply

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cord, have it replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised technical service centre.
 Some components are live even with the on/off
button in the off position. Before performing any
maintenance work on the appliance, disconnect it
from the electrical power supply.
 Do not clean the machine with a water jet machine,
high-pressure or steam cleaners.
 Models with “acquastop” device
This device prevents flooding in case of water leak.
When the “acquastop” device is tripped, contact a
qualified technician to identify and repair the fault.
In these models the water intake hose contains a
solenoid valve. Do not cut the hose and do not
allow the solenoid valve to drop into water. In
case of damage to the water intake hose,
disconnect the appliance from the electrical and
water supply.
Warning: The device only works if the
dishwasher is connected to the mains.

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1.1 Declaration of conformity
The appliance complies with the essential requirements
of the following European directives:
- 200/125/EC
- 211/65/EU
- 2014/35/EU
- IEC/EN 62471, risk group 1, for models with internal
lighting.
- IEC/EN 61770
1.2 Disposal
This appliance must be disposed of separately
from other waste (directive 2012/19/EC).
The appliance does not contain substances in quantities
sufficient to be considered hazardous to health and the
environment, in accordance with current European
directives:
To dispose of the appliance:
 Cut the power cable,
 make the lock unusable.
The manufacturer declines any liability for damage
or injury caused by failure to comply with the
instructions indicated above or as a result of
tampering with even just one part of the appliance,
and the use of non
-
original spare parts.

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2. Installation
2.1 Technical characteristics
Water supply pressure min. 0.05 - max. 0.9 MPa (min. 0.5 –
max. 9 bar)
Water supply temperature
max. 60°C
Capacity
12-13 standard place settings
Class of protection against
moisture
IPX0
Protection against electric
shock
class I
Electrical data
see the data plate
Appliance dimensions (mm)

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2.2 General information

Remove the polystyrene basket retainers.
 Position the appliance in the desired place of installation.
 This appliance may be placed up against walls or other
furniture units.
 If the appliance is installed near a heat source, fit a
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.
 A hole at least 8 cm in diameter is required to allow the
power supply cable and hoses to pass.
 At the end of the installation, perform a short test of the
appliance: open the water tap and check that there are
no leaks.
 To install the dishwasher against the back wall, the
hoses should be passed through the lower area where
there is a dedicated space for them.
 The following spare parts will be available for 7 years
after the model is no longer produced: wash pump,
drain pump, heating elements; pipes and hoses, valves,
filters and acquastop devices; structural and internal
parts of the door (separately or as an assembly);