Smeg STO900 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Contents
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1. Safety and operating instructions ___________________________ 4
2. Installation and hook-up___________________________________ 7
3. Description of the controls ________________________________ 11
4. Operating instructions ___________________________________ 19
5. Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 27
6. Troubleshooting ________________________________________ 31
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: installation must be carried out by
skilled, qualified staff, working in strict accordance with the instructions
provided.
USER INSTRUCTIONS: these consist of recommendations for using the
appliance, a description of its controls and of the correct cleaning and
maintenance procedures.

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
AND 93/68) 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.
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.).

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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.
LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MAY
CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK.
NEVER LEAVE THE DISHWASHER DOOR OPEN; PEOPLE MIGHT TRIP
OVER IT.

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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 AND OTHER SHARP-POINTED KITCHEN UTENSILS MUST BE
PLACED IN THE CUTLERY BASKET WITH THEIR TIPS FACING DOWNWARD.
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.

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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 the ensuring correct operation of the dishwasher.
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.
WARNING!
Some protective systems preventing access to the door opening and closing
mechanisms are not active until the appliance has been installed.
If the appliance is not built into a cabinet, or is built into a cabinet but without
one or both front panels, some mechanical parts which may cause serious
injury when the door is opened and closed are accessible.
In all cases, never insert your hands into openings at the side of the bottom
panel while the door is being opened or closed.
Never open the door of the appliance with the bottom drawer partially or
completely open - If the bottom of the cabinet in which the appliance is
built-in contains a drawer, make sure that it is completely closed before
opening the dishwasher door. Opening the door with the bottom drawer
partially or completely open may damage the bottom panel fixing devices.

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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.
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.
DRAIN CONNECTION
Fit the drain hose into a pipe having diameter of at least 4 cm; the
dishwasher is fitted with a special device which allows column installation,
even with the drain pipe below the level of the dishwasher.
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.
DO NOT USE ADAPTORS OR SHUNT CONNECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID
THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING OR BURNING.

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IF THE APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH A PLUGLESS SUPPLY CORD:
IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL IN THE FIXED WIRING AN ALL-POLE
DISCONNECTION DEVICE HAVING A GAP BETWEEN CONTACTS OF AT
LEAST 3.5MM. AFTER INSTALLATION THE DISCONNECTION DEVICE HAS
TO BE EASY TO REACH.
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
In the event of damage to the supply cord, have it replaced by the an
Authorized Technical Service Centre in order to avoid any risk.
If this lamp needs changing, contact the manufacturer or an Authorised
Service Centre.
The lamp must be of the same type and have the same characteristics
as the one already installed (see dataplate next to the lamp holder).
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.
WARNING!
Some components inside the appliance are intentionally electrically live
even with the ON/OFF switch turned to off.
Before any repair operation, disconnect the appliance from the electrical
mains.

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FOR UK ONLY:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted
with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to
change a fuse in this type of plug use an
A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type
and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the fuse cover Aand fuse B.
2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse
cover.
3. Refit both into plug.
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.

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3. Description of the controls
3.1 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.
1
ON/OFF BUTTON
Pressing this button energises the appliance.
2
SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illumination of this light denotes the program selected and the occurrence of a
fault (troubleshooting).
3
PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON
By pressing this button in sequence it is possible to select the desired program.
4
RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT
Illumination of this light signals that rinse aid dispenser is empty.
5
EXTRA PROGRAM BUTTON
This button gives access to the one of the five extra programs (see table).
6
EXTRA PROGRAM LIGHT
Illuminates to indicate that one of the five extra programs (see table) is going to
be executed.

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7
"2/1" OPTION BUTTON
Press this button to activate the option for use of 2/1 products.
8
"2/1" OPTION LIGHT
Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated.
9
WASH-ZONE BUTTON
Press this button to select the zone where you wish to concentrate the washing
action.
10
WASH-ZONE LIGHTS
If one of the lights is on, the wash-zone washing system has been selected.
11
PROGRAM DELAY BUTTON
Press this button to delay the start of the program by up to 9 hours.
12 INFORMATION DISPLAY

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SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON
To select the most suitable program for the dishes to be washed refer to
the table below, which indicates the most appropriate program according
to dish type and degree of soiling.
After using the table to identify the most appropriate washing program:
•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;
•close the door; after about 2" the program will start. While it is in
progress, the relative LIGHT will flash (indicating that the program is
being executed).
PROGRAMME
NR SYMBOL NAME
TYPE OF
DISHES
AND DIRT
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
WATER
(LITRES)
1SOAK Mixed dishes
awaiting washing
Cold rinse (to
prevent dirt from
drying)
3,5
2QUICK
Dishes and
glasses with
light dirt
Wash at 38°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 58°C
10
3DAILY Mixed dishes,
normal dirt
Wash at 65°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 68°C
Dry
10
4NORMAL
65°C
Mixed dishes
and pans,
normal dirt
Cold prewash
Wash at 65°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 68°C
Dry
14
5QUICK &
INTENSE
Mixed dishes,
normal dirt
which has not
dried
Wash at 65°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
10

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Only run the soak program with half loads.
The WASH-ZONE (9) and 2/1 (7) options are available for all programs except soaking.
To execute programs 6,7,8,9,10 users must first press the extra programs button (5).
(*) Reference program as per EN 50242 standard.
(**) 30 grams in the detergent dispenser + 10 grams in the tank.
(–) Not present.
(1) The cycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the water and
room temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes.
(2) The stated water and power consumption values refer to nominal conditions. Real
values are affected by the type of load of dishes, room temperature and incoming water
temperature.
PROGRAMME
NR SYMBOL NAME
TYPE OF
DISHES
AND DIRT
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
WATER
(LITRES)
6DISH
WARMER
Clean mixed
dishes requiring
rinsing and
warming before
taking to table
Cold rinse
Rinse at 68°C
Dry
3,5
7CRYSTAL
Crystal, porcelain
and mixed dishes,
light dirt
Wash at 45°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 68°C
Dry
10
8BIO (*)
EN 50242
Mixed dishes,
normal dirt
Cold prewash
Extended wash at
53°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 68°C
Extended drying
14
9STRONG Mixed dishes,
very dirty
Wash at 70°C
Cold rinse
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
14
10 SUPER
Mixed dishes
and pans,
very dirty
Prewash at 45°C
Wash at 68°C
2 cold rinses
Rinse at 70°C
Dry
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The washing cycle will not take place if the dishwasher door is left open
or not properly closed.
TABLE FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES
Reference standard EN 50242
Reference program BIO
Load 12 place-settings
Type of detergent B
Amount of detergent 30 g
Rinse aid setting 5/6
3.2 Washing programs
Before starting a washing program make sure that:
xThe water supply tap is open.
xThe correct amount of detergent has been added to the
dispenser.
xThe baskets have been correctly loaded.
xThe spray arms are able to rotate freely and without
obstruction.
xThe dishwasher door is securely closed.
CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM
xTo cancel the currently selected program, open the door and hold
down the PROGRAM SELECTION (3) button for a few seconds until
the indicator lights for programs 4and 5illuminate simultaneously.
xClose the door.
xAfter approximately 1 minute the dishwasher will advance to the end
of cycle.

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CHANGING THE PROGRAM
To change the program in progress, simply open the door and select a
new program. When the door is closed the dishwasher will automatically
select the new program.
SELECTING THE WASH-ZONE OPTION (available in all programs
except the soak program)
Press button (9) in repetition to select the zone where you wish to
concentrate the washing action, in the following order:
1) right zone 65% - left zone 35% (right-hand light on);
2) right zone 35% - left zone 65% (left-hand light on);
3) both zones 50% (lights off).
EXTRA PROGRAMS
Button (5) gives access to five extra programs in addition to the ones
which can be selected directly using the program selector button.
This button must be pressed (the light comes on) after selection of the
"main" program (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5).
This function is retained in the memory, so the button has to be
pressed again (the light goes out) if the user wishes to execute one of
the 5 main programs at the next cycle.

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"2/1" OPTION BUTTON (available in all programs except the soak
program)
By pressing the button (7) you activate the "2/1" option, confirmed when
the relative light comes on. This option has been studied for the use of
dishwashing powder or tablets with integrated substances in place of
rinse-aid known on the market as “2 in 1” or “double action” products; in
this case the dishwasher will use the product in an optimal way without
consuming dishwasher rinse-aid.
Note: When selecting the "2/1" button, it is normal that the rinse-aid light
remains on if its container is empty.
DELAYING THE PROGRAM (available in all programs except the
soak program)
The PROGRAM DELAY button (11) can be pressed to delay the start of
the program by up to 9 hours. This means that the dishwasher can be
operated at the time of day of your choice. Press the button several
times in succession and the display will show the delay with which the
appliance will start, beginning from 9 hours. The dishwasher will perform
a dish pre-washing, and when finish, the “delay program” will enter in
function as it was first set.
TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
xAlways try to run the dishwasher fully loaded.
xDo not wash the dishes in running water.
xUse the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of
load.
xDo not carry out any preliminary rinsing.
xIf available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to 60°C.
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:
xseparate the more delicate items from dishes that are more resistant
to aggressive detergents and high temperatures;
xdo not pour the detergent directly on the dishes.

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If the door has to be opened while washing is in progress, the program
will be interrupted. The relative light will keep flashing and a beeper will
signal that the cycle has not been completed. When the door is closed
the program will continue from where it was interrupted. This operation
should only be carried out if strictly necessary, because it might
cause problems in execution of the program.
END OF CYCLE
At the end of the program the beeper sounds briefly and the lights of
programs 4and 5flash.
To switch off the dishwasher, open the door and press the ON/OFF
button (1).
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.

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4. Operating instructions
Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as
follows:
xAdd the rinse aid and detergent.
4.1 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers
The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are on the inside of the door;
rinse aid on the left and detergent 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.
RINSE AID DETERGENT

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To add rinse aid:
xOpen the door.
xOpen the door S.
xAdd the rinse aid until the container
is full (approximately 140 cc).
xThe optical level indicator Oon 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.
xClose the door S.
xUse a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to
the formation of excess foam.
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.
xThe amount of rinse aid must be increased if the washed dishes
appear dull or feature circular stains.
xIf, on the other hand, the dishes are sticky or have white streaks, it
is necessary to reduce the rinse aid setting.

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ADDING THE DETERGENT
After adding the detergent, to close the lid slide it in the direction shown
by the arrow as far as it will go then press gently to lock. During washing,
the dispenser will be opened automatically.
xUse only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. For
optimal washing results it is important to use a good quality
detergent.
xThe 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.
xDo 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.
xAdd 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.
xThe 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.