Smeg STA643PQ manual User instructions

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User instructions

The 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.

Also available are tablet detergents which state that that no salt or rinse aid is required. In some cases, these detergents might not give good results, especially with short and/or low-temperature washing cycles.

If performance problems (e.g. a white coating on the tank or dishes, poor drying, dirt on dishes at the end of the wash) are noted, users are advised to return to conventional products (granular salt, powder detergent and liquid rinse aid).

However, please note that on return to the use of conventional salt, a number of cycles will be required before the system becomes fully efficient again, so traces of white coating may still be found on the tank and dishes. If the problem persists for too long, contact the After-Sales Service.

When using detergent in tablet form (bear in mind that we recommend the use of three separate products: detergent, salt and rinse aid), place the tablets in the cutlery rack. The dispenser is designed to use powder or liquid detergent and the door does not open completely during the washing cycle. This means that a tablet is not completely dissolved (released), which may lead to the following:

-not enough detergent released during the cycle, with poor washing results;

-the detergent forms a solid block in the distributor and is released during the final rinse cycle.

The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid dispenser, even in liquid form, will damage the dishwasher.

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Contents GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS Contents NEVER BE REMOVED Safety instructions1. Safety and operating instructions USES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVETHIS DISHWASHER MUST BE USED BY ADULTS APPLIANCE AQUASTOP MODELS2.1 Water supply connection Installation instructions2. Installation and hook-up DRAIN CONNECTION CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLYIF THE APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH A PLUGLESS SUPPLY CORD 2.2 Electrical connection and precautionsNEVER DISCONNECT THE PLUG BY PULLING ON THE POWER SUPPLY LEAD FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY Fuse replacement3.1 Upper panel User instructions3. Description of the controls SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTSHALF LOAD BUTTON 13 INFORMATION DISPLAY SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON“3/1” OPTION BUTTON “3/1” OPTION LIGHTThe RAPID CYCLE 6, “3/1” 8, HALF LOAD WASH 10 and DELAYED START MINUTES POWERVery dirty pans DURATIONRAPID CYCLES available in all programs except the soak program 3.2 Washing programsBefore starting a washing program make sure that The correct amount of detergent has been added to the dispenserDELAYED START available in all programs except the soak program SELECTING HALF LOAD WASHavailable in all programs except the soak program TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAMCHANGING THE PROGRAM TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTREMOVING THE DISHES END OF CYCLE4.1 Using the water softening system 4. Operating instructionsADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM WATER HARDNESS TABLE 4.2 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensersADDING THE RINSE AID ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTINGDuring the washing cycle, the dispenser will be opened automatically ADDING THE DETERGENTUser instructions MAKE SURE that the items being washed are dishwasher-safe 4.3 General warnings and recommendationsCorrect loading of the dishes helps ensure optimal washing results Dishes and objects in copper, tin, zinc or brass these tend to stain Items which are not dishwasher-safeLOADING THE LOWER BASKET 4.4 Using the basketsLOWER BASKET CUTLERY BASKET LOADING THE UPPER BASKET UPPER BASKETDepending on the models, the basket may be equipped with some or all of the following accessories Version B ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKETUser instructions 5.1 General warnings and recommendations 5. Cleaning and maintenanceCLEANING THE WATER INTAKE FILTER CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMSFill the rinse aid dispenser Shut off the water supply tap CLEANING THE FILTER UNITGENERAL WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECT MAINTENANCE PROLONGED DISUSEReconnect the water intake hose and open the tap again TROUBLESHOOTING MINOR PROBLEMSIf the dishes are not being cleaned properly, check that BEFORE STARTING THE DISHWASHER AFTER PROLONGED DISUSEIf there are visible traces of rust inside the tank If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check thatIf the dishes show signs of streaking, staining, etc., check that E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 6. TroubleshootingFAULT Safety levelWater intake system malfunction E7 E8 E9Turbine flow-regulator malfunction Alternate washing system malfunctionHeight depending on models Capacity Water supply pressure TECHNICAL DATAElectrical characteristics Width