Smeg STL324AQLL User manual

Contents
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1 General safety instructions _______________________________ 2
2. Installation ___________________________________________ 9
3. Product description ____________________________________ 15
4. Operating instructions __________________________________ 22
5. Cleaning and maintenance ______________________________ 23
6. Troubleshooting ______________________________________ 24
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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.

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 Never leave waste packaging unattended. Do not
allow children to play with packaging materials.
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.

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 Building-in the appliance underneath a hob is
absolutely forbidden. Installing a hob on top of free-
standing appliance is absolutely forbidden.
 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 lineile.

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 The appliance must be connected to the water
supply by means of new hoses.
 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.
 I 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

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suffocation. Observe all the safety instructions on
the packaging of these products.
 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 cord,

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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:
- 2009/125/EC
- 2011/65/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 (directives 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
1
2
-
1
3
-
14
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

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 facilitate the installation procedure, the intake and
drain hoses can be positioned in any d
irection; 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 th
e 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.
Level the appliance on the floor using the
appropriate Allen key to regulate the adjustable
feet. This operation is essential for ensuring
correct operation of the dishwasher.
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.

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Building-in a dishwasher underneath a hob is
absolutely forbidden.
Moreover, dishwashers may not be installed
directly touching appliances which are not
conventional built-in kitchen appliances (e.g.
fireplaces, stoves, etc.).
When installing the dishwasher in a compartment
next to one or more other appliances, it is essential
to comply with all the recommendations provided
by the appliance’s manufacturer (minimum
dis
tances, installation procedures, etc.).
For free-standing models only
- Installing a hob on top of a free-
standing
dishwasher is absolutely forbidden.
-
If the appliance is accessible from one side, the
door hinge area has to be covered for safety
reasons (risk of injury). The covers are available
as an accessory and can be ordered through the
Technical Assistance Service.
- The top surface of the dishwa
shers can be
removed to
allow installation under a worktop. The
appropriate kit
should be purchased from
authorised dealers or via the
Technical Assistance Service. This must be
carried out by authorised
personnel.

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2.3 Water supply connection
CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY
Connect the intake hose to a cold water supply
with ¾” gas thread, inserting the filter A
supplied 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
AQUASTOP 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 be 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
wate
r supply.
Supplementary note regarding the water
connection, for the German market:
Before connecting the product to the water supply,
make sure that that the water system has been fitted
with a safety device to protect drinking water against
contamination due to backflow (according to DIN EN
1717). The water valves and/or taps are fitted with these
safety devices if the water system of the house has
been properly implemented.

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DRAIN CONNECTION
Insert the dishwasher’s drain hose
into a drain p
ipe 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 thi
s 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 3 m), the drain hose can be placed at a
maximum height of.
85 cm
from the ground.

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2.4 Electrical connection
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.

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.
The power cable must be replaced by the
manufacturer or by an Authorized Service
Centre.

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3. Product description
3.1 Control panel
The panel shown is only a guideline example.
1 ON-OFF BUTTON
2 PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTONS and PROGRAM LIGHTS
3 DISPLAY
4 OPTIONS (depending on the model)
SWITCHING ON
With the door open, press the ON / OFF button, the DISPLAY turns on.
PROGRAMMING
Programming can only be carried out with the door open and the dishwasher
switched on. After selecting the program (and any options), close the door
to start the program.

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Display
Indicates the level (intensity) of dirt that can be treated with the selected
program.
Indicates the water consumption for the selected program.
Indicates the energy consumption for the selected program.
The three indicators described above remain off when the soak cycle is selected.
They change when options are selected that involve a change in consumption.
Signal displayed in case of faults and malfunctions.
Salt and rinse aid indicator lights
Scheduled duration, errors (faults), water hardness and rinse aid
settings. Activation / deactivation of the audible signal.
Wi-Fi connection and signal strength. Download Wi-Fi updates.
Delayed start. Indicates by how many hours the start has been delayed
Appears when you access the settings menu (water hardness
adjustment, rinse aid dosage, audible signal)
Pause symbol, appears before starting the program or when the door
is opened
Indicates that the dishwasher can be controlled remotely.
N.B.: symbols and styling are guideline and may vary depending on the model
or version of the dishwasher purchased.

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PROGRAMS TABLE
Program
Pre-wash
Wash
Rinse
Drying
(1) Duration (min)
Water consumption
(liters/cycle)
(1) Energy consumption
(KWh/cycle)
P1
SOAK
cold - - - - 15 3,9 0,02
P2
(**)
CRYSTAL 45°
- 45°C 2
cold
55 (2)
/70°C ● 125 (2)
/85 12,5 1,00 (2)
/1,30
P3
(**)
AUTO
When this cycle is selected, the dishwasher recognizes the type of soil
and automatically adjusts the washing parameters.
The program ends with a drying cycle.
P4
(*)(**)
ECO
cold 48°C - 38 (2)
/70°C ● 275 (2) /85 10,5 0,541 (2) /1,19
P5
(**)
MIX 65°
cold 65°C - 55 (2)
/70°C ● 16 (2) /120 12,5 1,20 (2) /160
P6
INTENSIVE 70°
hot 70°C cold 70°C ● 170 15,5 1,85
Automatic door opening – Dry Assist
Automatic door opening is included in programs indicated with ** in the first column
(*) Standard program according to EN60436. The DRY ASSIST option (if the button
is present) must be active.
(1) Consumption and program duration are measured according
to EN 60436. The values may vary due to various factors, such as the inlet water
temperature and the number of dishes.
(2) With the dry assist option selected (default) / not selected.

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Special programs
P7
EXPRESS 27’
P1
+
- 38°C - 50°C - 27 6,7 0,70
P8
(**)
DELICATE 50°
P2
+
cold 50°C 2
cold
55 (2)
/70°C ● 135 (2) /90 15,8 1,05 (2) /1,35
P9
(**)
SILENT
P3
+
- 55°C cold 55 (2)
/65°C ● 275 (2) /250 9,8 1,10 (2) /1,25
P10
GREEN
EXPRESS
P4
+
- 55°C cold 70°C ● 100 10,3 1,35
P11
FULL
EXPRESS 60’
P5
+
- 65°C cold 70°C ● 60 9,8 1,40
P12
HYGIENE
99,9%
P6
+
hot 70°C 2
cold 75°C ● 145 15,8 1,90
Programs controlled by the dedicated key
TRAYS
hot 70°C 2
cold 70°C ● 140 15,5 1,90
SELF CLEAN
- 70°C 2
cold 70°C ● 80 12,5 1,70

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Automatic door opening-Dry Assist
It activates automatically when a program that includes the function it is
selected (the light comes on).
It can be deactivated b pressing the button (the light turns off).
The program ends with a drying cycle that consists of a time during which the door is
closed, and a time during which the door is slightly open (just waiting, to assist drying).
The duration depends on the program and model.
Any intervention (opening / closing the door, switching off etc.) during this stage will
end the program early.
The program can be interrupted during the drying cycle and the dishwasher can
unloaded before the cycle has completely ended, which is indicated by a visual and/or
audible alarm (depending on the model), but best drying results may not be obtained.
The complete program ends only when indicated by a visual and/or audible
signal (depending on the model).
There must be sufficient space available for the door to open. The
door must not be forced open and closed before the wash cycle has
ended completely.
Notice for testing institutes
Testing institutes are provided with guidelines for comparative tests (e.g. according to
EN60436). request the guidelines by contacting us at the following
e-mail address: [e-mail]
When making a request, please specify the model (MOD) and the serial number (S/N)
indicated on the plate on the side of the door.

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Description of the programs:
SOAK
Rinses dishes while waiting to be
washed.
EXPRESS 27’
Quick cycle for lightly soiled dishes,
washed immediately after use.
CRYSTAL 45°
Wine glasses and lightly soiled fine
china. Ideal when you require
dazzlingly clean glassware.
DELICATE 50°
Wash cycle for mixed loads such as
wine glasses and lightly soiled dishes.
AUTO
Wash cycle for normally soiled mixed
loads such as dishes and pans, even
with dried-on residues.
SILENT
Normally soiled dishes, even with dried-
on residues. Ideal if you wish to run it
during the night.
ECO
Cycle with the lowest water and energy
consumption, recommended for
normally soiled dishes, even with dried-
on residues.
GREEN EXPRESS
Quick wash cycle with low water and
energy consumption. Suitable for
normally soiled mixed loads, washed
immediately after use.
MIX 65°
Normally soiled mixed loads such as
dishes and pans, even with dried-on
residues.
FULL EXPRESS 60’
Quick cycle for normally soiled mixed
loads such as dishes and pans, even
with dried-on residues. Dishes are
washed and dried in 60 minutes.
INTENSE 70°
Heavily soiled plates, pots and pans,
even with dried-on residues.
HYGIENE 99,9%
Intensive wash cycle for plates, pots,
pans, cutting boards, feeding bottles.
Ideal for baby dishes or if there are
allergy sufferers in the family.
TRAYS
For an intensive cleaning of oven trays,
which are placed in the lower basket.
Make sure that the upper spray arm
rotates freely. When selected, no
program indicator lights are on.
SELF CLEAN
Dishwasher cleaning cycle. The cycle
should be started with the machine
empty, without dishes.
NOTE: The Hygiene 99.9% program has been tested by an external laboratory (VDE)
without an option selected.
In order to be effective, the cycle should not be interrupted.