Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental information VISIT OUR WEBSITE: To get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information: www.smeg.com/services/customer-service CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION...................2 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................6 4. CONTROL PANEL.................... 7 5.
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1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years • and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the • manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharp points • must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position.
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• Ensure that there are no visible water complete. Some detergent may remain on leaks during and after the first use of the the dishes. appliance. • Do not store items or apply pressure on • If the water inlet hose is damaged, the open door of the appliance.
4. CONTROL PANEL On/off button Option button Program button Indicators Programme indicators Start button Display Delay button 4.1 Indicators Indicator Description Salt indicator. It is on when the salt container needs refilling. It is always off while the pro‐ gramme operates. Rinse aid indicator.
Indicator Description Extreme indicator. Sterilise indicator. 5. PROGRAMMES The order of the programmes in the table may not reflect their sequence on the control panel. Programme Dishwash‐ Degree of Programme phases Options er load soil Crockery, cut‐ Normal, • Prewash •...
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Programme Dishwash‐ Degree of Programme phases Options er load soil Crockery, cut‐ • Prewash lery, pots, • Dishwashing 50 - 60 °C Auto pans • Intermediate rinse • Final rinse 60 °C • Drying • Dry Assist None Cleaning • Cleaning 70 °C the appli‐...
Water (l) Energy (kWh) Duration (min) Programme 1)2) 0.010 The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options, the quantity of dishes and the degree of soil can change the values. The values for programmes other than ECO are indicative only. 5.2 Information for test institutes To receive the necessary information for conducting performance tests (e.g.
7. SETTINGS 7.1 Programme selection mode and How to enter user mode user mode Make sure the appliance is in programme When the appliance is in programme selection mode. selection mode, you can set a programme To enter user mode, press and hold and enter user mode.
When Dry Assist opens the door, the display How to deactivate Dry Assist shows the remaining time of the running programme. Make sure the appliance is in user mode. 1. Press Delay. CAUTION! • The indicator still flashes. Do not try to close the appliance door •...
CAUTION! CAUTION! Water and salt can come out of the salt The compartment (B) is for rinse aid only. container when you fill it. To prevent Do not fill it with detergent. corrosion, fill the salt container and then immediately start a complete CAUTION! dishwashing cycle with detergent.
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2. Put the detergent (gel, powder or tablets) • The remaining time counts down in in the compartment (B). hours. The final hour is displayed in 3. If the programme has a prewash phase, minutes. put a small quantity of detergent on the When the countdown is completed, the inner part of the appliance door.
End of the programme The Auto Off function When the programme is complete, the Auto This function decreases energy consumption Off function switches the appliance off by deactivating automatically the appliance automatically. when it is not operating. All buttons are inactive except for the on/off The function comes into operation: button.
increased quantity of salt in the water • Put light items in the upper basket. Make might result in rust on cutlery. sure that the items do not move freely. • Put cutlery and small items in the cutlery 10.3 What to do if you want to stop drawer.
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instructions on the packaging of the product. • Use the automatic cleaning programme for optimal cleaning results. • Using short-duration programmes regularly can cause grease and limescale buildup inside the appliance. Run long- duration programmes at least twice a month to prevent the buildup. 2.
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8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter (A). Turn it clockwise until it locks. 3. To install the spray arm back, press it downwards. CAUTION! An incorrect position of the filters can cause bad washing results and damage to the appliance.
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1. Release the stoppers on the sides of the sliding rails of the cutlery drawer and pull the drawer out. 4. To install the spray arm back, press the spray arm upwards and simultaneously turn it counterclockwise until it locks into 2.
12. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the below table for information on WARNING! possible problems. With some problems, the display shows an Improper repair of the appliance may alarm code. pose a danger to the safety of the user. Any repairs must be performed by qualified personnel.
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Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution The remaining time in the display • This is not a defect. The appliance is working correctly. increases and skips nearly to the end of the programme duration. Small leak from the appliance •...
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12.1 The dishwashing and drying results are not satisfactory Problem Possible cause and solution "Daily use" "Hints and tips" Poor washing results. • Refer to and the basket loading leaflet. • Use more intensive washing programme. • Activate the option to improve the washing results of a selec‐ ted programme.
Problem Possible cause and solution "Internal cleaning" Odours inside the appliance. • Refer to • Start the programme with a descaler or a cleaning product de‐ signed for dishwashers. Limescale deposits on the table‐ • The level of salt is low, check the refill indicator. ware, on the tub and on the inside •...
Power consumption Left-on mode (W) Off-mode (W) 0.50 Refer to the rating plate for other values. If the hot water comes from alternative source of energy (e.g. solar panels), use the hot water supply to de‐ crease energy consumption. 14. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS appliances marked with the symbol with Recycle materials with the symbol...
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