Smeg STL324BQL User manual

Contents
1
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS _____________ 2
1. General safety instructions _______________________________ 2
2. Installation ___________________________________________ 9
3. Description of the controls ______________________________ 20
4. Operating instructions __________________________________ 32
5. Cleaning and maintenance ______________________________ 51
6. Troubleshooting. What to do if... __________________________ 54
7. Troubleshootinge _____________________________________ 59
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.

Installation
2
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.

Installation
3
 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.

Installation
4
 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 line.

Installation
5
 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.
 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

Installation
6
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

Installation
7
water tap. In the event of damage to the supply
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.

Installation
8
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 (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.

Installation
9
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
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)

Installation
10
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);

Installation
11
electronic boards and printed circuits; electronic
displays; pressure switches; thermostats and sensors,
software and firmware, including reset software.
 The following spare parts will be available for 10 years
after the model is no longer produced: door hinge and
seal; other seals; spray arms; filter unit, baskets,
runners and accessories.
 Some spare parts are only available to authorised
repairers.
 Not all spare parts apply to all models.
 The EU EPREL database provides information
regarding dishwasher performance. The database can
be consulted directly using the QR code on the
dishwasher's energy label or via the following link
https://eprel.ec.europa.eu. In this case, you have to
enter the name of the model indicated on the data plate
on the side of the door.
For detailed information on the energy label:
www.theenergylabel.eu
.
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.

Installation
12
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 esse
ntial to comply with all the
recommendations provided by the appliance’s
manufacturer (minimum distances, 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 dishwashers 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.

Installation
13
2.3 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 a
lways be connected
to the water system with new hoses; old or
used hoses must never be reused.
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.

Installation
14
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.

Installation
15
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 su
bmerged 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.
Class of protection against moisture: IPX0

Installation
16
2.4 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.
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.

Installation
17
Some components are live even with the
ON/OFF position. Before performing any
maintenance work on the appliance,
disconnect it from the electrical power
supply.
IF THE APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH A
PLUGLESS SUPPLY CORD:
An omnipolar
circuit breaker in overvoltage
protection class III must be installed in an easily
accessible position on the power supply line.
The connection to the mains must be carried
out by a qualified technician in accordance to
the scheme shown below and the regulations in
force.
L = brown
N = blue
= yellow-
green
Class of protection against electric shock: I

Installation
18
FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY
:
This appliance must be earthed.
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this
appliance is fitted with a
BS
1363A 13A
fused plug, to
change a fuse in this type of
plug use an A.S.T.A.
approved fuse to BS 1362
and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the fuse cover A
and fuse B.
2. Fit replacement fuse into
fuse cover.
3.
Refit both into plug
.

Installation
19
The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing a fuse
and if the fuse cover is lost
the plug must not be used
until a correct
replacement is fitted.
Correct replacement are
identified by the
colour insert or the colour embossed in
words on the base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from
your local electrical store.

User instructions
20
3. Description of the controls
3.1 Upper 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.