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Smeg DWIFABNE Instruction Manual

Dishwasher and the washing programs
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and operating instructions ___________________________ 2 Installation and hook-up __________________________________ 5 Description of the controls ________________________________ 9 Operating instructions ___________________________________ 17 Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 29 Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 33 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.

  • Page 4: Safety And Operating Instructions

    Safety instructions 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.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions WARNING: SOME DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ARE STRONGLY ALKALINE. THEY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN AND EYES AND KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE DISHWASHER WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN. CHECK THAT THE DETERGENT RECEPTACLE IS EMPTY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE WASH CYCLE.
  • Page 6 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. 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;...

  • Page 7: Installation And Hook-Up

    Installation instructions 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.

  • Page 8: Connecting To Water Supply

    Installation instructions 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.
  • Page 9 Installation instructions 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.
  • Page 10 Installation instructions Some components are live even with the ON/OFF button in the OFF position. Before maintenance work on the appliance, remove the plug or turn off the power supply at the wall switch. FOR GREAT BRITAIN 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...

  • Page 11: Description Of The Controls

    User instructions 3. Description of the controls 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. ON/OFF BUTTON Pressing this button energises the appliance. SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS Illumination of this light denotes the program selected and the occurrence of a fault (troubleshooting).
  • Page 12 ENERSAVE OPTION + EXTRA OPTION BUTTON (see “EXTRA OPTIONS” section) Press the button to enable/disable the option. ENERSAVE OPTION LIGHT Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated. HALF LOAD BUTTON Press this button to activate the half load wash option. HALF LOAD LIGHT Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated.
  • Page 13 User instructions 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;...
  • Page 14 PROGRAMM LOAD CROCKERY AND CUTLERY NUMBER & SYMBOL SOAK Pans and dishes awaiting completion of the load. NORMAL ECO (*) Crockery and cutlery normally soiled Dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on residues. AUTO 60-70 Pans and dishes with normal dirt, even with dried-on residues.
  • Page 15 User instructions Washing programs Before starting a washing program make sure that: The water supply tap is open. The correct amount of detergent has been added to the dispenser. The baskets have been correctly loaded. The spray arms are able to rotate freely and without obstruction.
  • Page 16 User instructions EXTRA OPTIONS - “Flexi Tabs” BUTTON Ideal for multi-function detergents, this option allows washing to be optimised, with full benefits from the combined-action tablets. When this option is activated, any salt and rinse aid in the relative containers will not be used.
  • Page 17 User instructions CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM To 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 4 and 5 illuminate simultaneously (the word "end" is displayed on the window). Close the door.
  • Page 18 TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded. Do not wash the dishes in running water. Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of load. Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing. If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to 60°...

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    User instructions 4. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as follows: Adjust the water softening system; Add the regenerating salt; Add the rinse aid and detergent. Using the water softening system The amount of scale contained in the water (water hardness index) can cause whitish staining on the dry dishes, which tend to become dull over time.
  • Page 20 Do not use table salt as it contains insoluble substances which, over time, may damage the water softening system. When necessary, refill the regenerating salt container before starting the washing program. In this way, the excess saline solution will be immediately removed by the water; the prolonged presence of salt water inside the tank may lead to corrosion.
  • Page 21 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German French degrees (° dH) Degrees (° dF) 0 - 4 0 - 7 5 - 15 8 - 25 16 - 23 26 - 40 24 - 31 41 - 60 32 - 47 61 - 80 48 - 58 81 - 100...
  • Page 22 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. To add rinse aid: Open the door.
  • Page 23 User instructions ADDING THE DETERGENT To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press the button P. Add the detergent and close the cap carefully. During the washing cycle, the dispenser will be opened automatically. When a program with hot prewash is selected (see program table), extra detergent must be placed in the cavity G/H (depending on models).
  • Page 24 The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid dispenser, even in liquid form, will damage the dishwasher. General warnings and recommendations Before using the dishwasher for the first time, it is advisable to read the following recommendations concerning dish types to be washed and their loading.
  • Page 25 User instructions WARNING! Make sure that the dishes are securely in place so that they cannot tip over or obstruct the rotation of the spray arms during the washing cycle. Do not place very small objects in the baskets as these could fall and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump.
  • Page 26 User instructions Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacity of 14 place-settings, including serving dishes. LOWER BASKET The lower basket receives the full force of the lower spray arm, and should therefore be used for the “toughest” items with a heavier degree of soiling.
  • Page 27 User instructions LOADING THE LOWER BASKET Carefully load flat plates, soup plates, dessert and serving dishes, positioning them vertically. Pots, pans and their covers must be loaded upside down. When loading soup plates and dessert bowls, be sure to leave a gap between them. Loading examples: CUTLERY BASKET The basket has removable top grids into which items of cutlery should...
  • Page 28 User instructions The cutlery basket slides across the dishwasher and can be placed in any position to allow optimal use of the space in the bottom basket. UPPER BASKET It is recommended to load the upper basket with small- or medium-sized items such as glasses, small plates, tea or coffee cups, shallow bowls and light objects made from heat resistant plastic.
  • Page 29 User instructions Depending on the models, the basket may be equipped with some or all of the following accessories: Supports for cups or long objects (ladles, spoons…), on the left; can be tipped to the vertical position when not in use. Long-stemmed glass holder, on the left;...
  • Page 30 ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET The height of the top basket can be adjusted to allow large dishes or pans to be placed in the bottom basket. The adjustment procedure may be type A or B, depending on the dishwasher model purchased. Version A: pull-out with adjustment in two positions.

  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    User instructions 5. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any work, always unplug the appliance from the electrical supply or switch off the all-pole disconnection device. General warnings and recommendations Avoid the use of acidic or abrasive detergents. Clean the outer surfaces and door-lining of the dishwasher regularly using a soft cloth moistened with water or with a normal detergent suitable for painted surfaces.
  • Page 32 CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT It is advisable to periodically inspect the centre filter C and, if necessary, to clean it. To remove the filter, grip the tabs, turn them anticlockwise and lift upwards; push the centre filter D from the underside to remove it from the micro-filter: separate the two parts which make up the plastic filter by pressing the body of the filter in the zone shown by the arrows;...
  • Page 33 User instructions BEFORE STARTING THE DISHWASHER AFTER PROLONGED DISUSE: Check that there are no deposits of sludge or rust inside the water pipe: if there are, allow the water to run from the water supply tap for a few minutes. Plug the power cord back into the socket.
  • Page 34 If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check that: there is rinse aid inside the special container; the rinse aid dispenser setting is correct; the detergent used is of good quality and has not lost its effectiveness (for example, through incorrect storage, with the box left open).

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting The dishwasher is able to indicate a series of malfunctions by illuminating a number of lights simultaneously (see key below); “E” or “Err” (depending on the model) also appears on the display in the event of a malfunction. FAULT User instructions DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 36 FAULT Light off If an alarm occurs the appliance interrupts the program in progress and signals a fault. Alarms E1, E2, E3, E4, E8 and E9 interrupt the current program immediately. The E5, E6 alarms interrupts the running program once the cause is resolved, it will bring bach the execution of the program.
  • Page 37 TECHNICAL DATA Width Depth measured flush with the outer edge of the control panel Height (depending on models) Capacity Water supply pressure Electrical characteristics User instructions 599 mm 550 mm from 820 mm to 890 mm from 860 mm to 930 mm 14 Standard place settings min.
  • Page 38 Allineare al bordo superiore del pannello porta. Align with the top edge of the door panel. Aligner au bord supérieur du panneau de la porte. Mit der Oberkante der Dekorplatte fluchten. Alinhar com o rebordo superior do painel da porta. Vyrovnejte s horním okrajem dveřního panelu.

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