Smeg DI612A1 instruction 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 USES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE Safety instructions1. Safety and operating instructions NEVER BE REMOVEDTHIS DISHWASHER MUST BE USED BY ADULTS AQUASTOP MODELS APPLIANCE2. Installation and hook-up Installation instructionsFor free-standing models only 2.1 Water supply connection CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLYDRAIN CONNECTION NEVER DISCONNECT THE PLUG BY PULLING ON THE POWER SUPPLY LEAD 2.2 Electrical connection and precautionsIF THE APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH A PLUGLESS SUPPLY CORD Fuse replacement FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLYSELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS User instructions3. Description of the controls 3.1 Upper panel“3/1” OPTION LIGHT 13 INFORMATION DISPLAY SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON“3/1” OPTION BUTTON HALF LOAD BUTTONOnly run the soak program with half loads Very dirty pans The correct amount of detergent has been added to the dispenser 3.2 Washing programsBefore starting a washing program make sure that QUICK TIME available in all programs except the soak programCHANGING THE PROGRAM CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAMDELAYED START available in all programs except the soak program TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTEND OF CYCLE TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTREMOVING THE DISHES 4. Operating instructions 4.1 Using the water softening systemADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM 4.2 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers WATER HARDNESS TABLEADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING ADDING THE RINSE AIDADDING THE DETERGENT During the washing cycle, the dispenser will be opened automaticallyUser instructions Correct loading of the dishes helps ensure optimal washing results 4.3 General warnings and recommendationsMAKE SURE that the items being washed are dishwasher-safe Items which are not dishwasher-safe Dishes and objects in copper, tin, zinc or brass these tend to stainLOWER BASKET 4.4 Using the basketsLOADING THE LOWER BASKET CUTLERY BASKET UPPER BASKETLOADING THE UPPER BASKET Loading examples Models with cutlery racksADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET Version BUser instructions CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS 5. Cleaning and maintenanceCLEANING THE WATER INTAKE FILTER 5.1 General warnings and recommendationsPROLONGED DISUSE CLEANING THE FILTER UNITGENERAL WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECT MAINTENANCE Fill the rinse aid dispenser Shut off the water supply tapBEFORE STARTING THE DISHWASHER AFTER PROLONGED DISUSE TROUBLESHOOTING MINOR PROBLEMSIf the dishes are not being cleaned properly, check that Reconnect the water intake hose and open the tap againIf the dishes show signs of streaking, staining, etc., check that If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check thatIf there are visible traces of rust inside the tank Safety level 6. TroubleshootingFAULT E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6Alternate washing system malfunction E7 E8 E9Turbine flow-regulator malfunction Water intake system malfunctionElectrical characteristics TECHNICAL DATAWidth Depth Height depending on models Capacity Water supply pressure