User manual SMEG DWF409SS

[. . . ] 6. Safety and operating instructions __________________________ 32 Installation and hook-up _________________________________ 35 Description of the controls _______________________________ 37 Operating instructions __________________________________ 41 Cleaning and maintenance_______________________________ 52 Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 56 Thank you for choosing this product. We advise you to carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual, in order to understand how to operate your dishwasher safely and correctly. The manual is divided into paragraphs, which provide a step by step description of the dishwasher functions, with clear instructions accompanied by detailed illustrations. Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets, spray arms, containers, filters, washing programs, and for operating the controls. [. . . ] Each time the salt container is refilled, make sure that the cap is securely closed. The mixture of water and detergent must never penetrate the salt container, as this would compromise the operation of the regeneration system. Only use regenerating salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers. 41 · User instructions · · 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. Be careful not to confuse the salt and detergent packages; adding detergent to the salt container will damage the water softening system. ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM The dishwasher is equipped with an device for the user to adjust the water softening system according to the hardness of the water supply. According to the machine model, the selector which acts on the adjustment may be located: · · inside the plastic locking ring located on the right-hand side, inside the dishwasher; inside the water softener, just below the cap. Both allow for adjustment to 5 settings: 42 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) 0-4 5-9 10 - 17 18 - 26 27 - 35 36 - 47 French Degrees (°dF) 0-7 8 - 15 16 - 30 31 - 45 46 - 60 61 - 80 SETTING Setting N. 5 Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply. 4. 2 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door: the detergent dispenser is on the left, and the rinse aid dispenser is on the right. With the exception of the SOAK program, before every washing cycle it is necessary to add the required amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as required. 43 User instructions 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. · Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by ¼ of a turn and remove it. · Add the rinse aid until the container is full (approximately 140 cc). · The optical level indicator on the side of the cap should be completely obscured. Refill the rinse aid when the optical level indicator becomes clear again, or when the rinse aid warning light illuminates. · Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to · the formation of excess foam. ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness. However it possible to change the setting by turning the dispenser's selector to the desired position: the amount of rinse aid dispensed is proportional to the selector position. The setting must be increased when the washed dishes appear dull or have circular staining. · · · · · To adjust the rinse aid setting, rotate the dispenser cap through a quarter turn in an anticlockwise direction and remove it. Then use a screwdriver to rotate the rinse aid selector to the desired position. The amount of rinse aid must be increased if the washed dishes appear dull or feature circular stains. If, on the other hand, the dishes are sticky or have white streaks, it is necessary to reduce the rinse aid setting. 44 User instructions ADDING THE DETERGENT To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press the button P. During the washing cycle, the dispenser will be opened automatically. · When a INTENSIVE program is selected, in addition to the normal dose of detergent, it is necessary to add an additional amount inside compartment G or H. For optimal washing results it is important to use a good quality detergent. [. . . ] Wash the arms under a jet of running water and return them carefully to their seat. ORBITAL 52 User instructions CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT · · · The filter H should be periodically removed and inspected, and if necessary, cleaned. To remove the filter, take hold of the handle and turn clockwise, then lift upwards. Then separate parts L and M, and separate the two parts of the plastic filter by pressing gently in the points shown, lifting it upwards to extract it. [. . . ]