Smeg Blv1r 1 Instruction Manual

 
 
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8 “3/1” OPTION BUTTON 
Press this button to activate the option for use of 3/1 products. 
9 “3/1” OPTION LIGHT 
Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated.  
10 HALF LOAD BUTTON 
Press this button to activate the half load wash option. 
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HALF LOAD LIGHTS 
One of the two light illuminates to indicate that the half load wash 
option in the top or bottom basket has been selected. 
12 PROGRAM DELAY BUTTON 
Press this button to delay the...

 
 
 
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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 t he most appropriate washing program:  • press the ON/OFF button (1) and wait for the  PROGRAM 
INDICATOR LIGHT  (2)  to illuminate; 
•  keep pressing the  PROGRAM SELECTION  button (3) until the 
indicator...

 
 
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  DURATION 
 CONSUMPTION  PROGRAMME NUMBER E SYMBOL  
 LOAD CROCKERY AND CUTLERY 
 PROGRAM PROGRESS  MINUTI (2)  
 WATER LITRES (1)
 POWER KWh (2) 
5 
 
SUPER 
Very dirty pans and dishes, even with dried-on residues. 
Prewash at 45°C Wash at 70°C 2 cold rinses Rinse at 70°C Dry 
 
110 
 
20 1,70 
 
6   
SOAK 
Pans and dishes awaiting completion of the load. 
Cold prewash 
 
16’ 
 
6 0,03 
 
7 
  
QUICK 
Delicate dishes, with light dirt, washed immediately after use. 
Wash...

 
 
 
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3.2 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. 
• The dishwasher door is  securely closed.   
 
 
EXTRA PROGRAMS  Button (6) gives access to  five extra programs  in addition to the ones 
which can be...

 
 
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 SELECTING HALF LOAD WASH 
 (available in all programs except the soak program) 
 This function is ideal for small loads and saves water and electricity. It is 
controlled by the  HALF LOAD (10)  button, with two alternatives: 
1)  Press the button 
once to select washing in the top basket  (the 
relative light comes on); 
2)  Press the button a 
second time to select washing in the  bottom 
basket  (the relative light comes on); 
3)  Press the button a 
third time to...

 
 
 
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  CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM 
 •  To cancel the currently sele
cted 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. 
•  After approximately 1 minute the dishwasher will advance to the end 
of cycle. 
 
 
 CHANGING THE PROGRAM  To change the program in progress, simply open the door...

 
 
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 If the door has to be opened while washing is in progress, the program 
will be interrupted. The relative light will keep flashing and a beeper will 
signal that the cycle has not been completed. You must wait about 1 
minute before closing the door to rest art the program. When the door is 
closed the program will continue from  where it was interrupted. This 
operation should only be carried out if strictly necessary , because it 
might cause problems in...

 
 
 
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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. 
 
 
4.1  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. The 
dishwasher is equipped with an...

 
 
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• Do not use table salt  as it contains insoluble substances which, 
over time, may damage the water softening system.  
• When necessary, refill the r egenerating 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...

 
 
 
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WATER HARDNESS TABLE 
 WATER HARDNESS 
German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) SETTING 
0 - 4 0 - 7 Setting N. 1 NO SALT 
5 - 15 8 - 25 Setting N. 1 
16 - 23 26 - 40 Setting N. 2 
24 - 31 41 - 60 Setting N. 3 
32 - 47 61 - 80 Setting N. 4 
48 - 58 81 - 100 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...