Care And Cleaning - Smeg STL262D User Manual

and unprotected carbon steel. This can
cause them to crack, warp, discolour, pit
or rust.
• Do not wash in the appliance items that
can absorb water (sponges, household
cloths).
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and pans)
with the opening facing downwards.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch each
other.
• Put light or plastic items in the upper
basket. Make sure that the items do not
move freely.
• Put cutlery and small items in the cutlery
basket.

12. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Before any maintenance other than
running the programme Self Clean,
deactivate the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug from the main socket.
Dirty filters and clogged spray arms
negatively affect the washing results.
Check these elements regularly and, if
necessary, clean them.
12.1 Self Clean
Self Clean is a programme designed to clean
the appliance interior with optimal results. It
removes limescale and grease buildup.
When the appliance senses the need for
cleaning, the indicator
Clean programme to clean the appliance
interior.
How to start the Self Clean
programme
Before starting the Self Clean
programme, clean the filters and spray
arms.
1. Use a descaler or a cleaning product
designed specifically for dishwashers.
Follow the instructions on the packaging.
Do not put dishes in the baskets.
is on. Start the Self
• Make sure that the spray arms can move
freely before you start a programme.
11.6 Unloading the baskets
1. Let the tableware cool down before you
remove it from the appliance. Hot items
can be easily damaged.
2. First remove items from the lower basket,
then from the upper basket.
After the programme is completed,
water can still remain on the inside
surfaces of the appliance.
2. Press and hold simultaneously
for about 3 seconds.
The indicators and
shows the programme duration.
3. Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
When the programme is complete, the
indicator is off.
12.2 Internal cleaning
• Clean the appliance interior with a soft
damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, sharp tools, strong
chemicals, scourer or solvents.
• Wipe clean the door, including the rubber
gasket, once a week.
• To maintain the performance of your
appliance, use a cleaning product
designed specifically for dishwashers at
least once every two months. Carefully
follow the instructions on the packaging of
the product.
• For optimal cleaning results, start the
programme Self Clean.
12.3 Removal of foreign objects
Check the filters and the sump after each use
of the dishwasher. Foreign objects (e.g.
pieces of glass, plastic, bones or toothpicks,
and
flash. The display
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