Smeg Blv1x 1 Instruction Manual

							 
 
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 ADDING THE RINSE AID 
 The rinse aid helps the dishes dry faster and 
prevents the formation of scale deposits and 
staining; it is automatic ally added to the water 
during the final rinse cycle, from the container 
situated on the inner side of the door. 
 
 
 
To add rinse aid: 
•  Open the door. 
•  Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by ¼ of a turn and remove it. 
•  Add the rinse aid until the contai ner 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. 
•  Replace the cover and turn it in a clockwise direction. 
•  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. 
 •  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. 
•  Replace the cap, turning it clockwise. 
 
 
   
  
 •  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.   
 
						

							 
 
 
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ADDING THE DETERGENT 
 To open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press 
the button  P. Add the detergent and close the cap 
carefully. 
During the washing cycle, the dispenser will be 
opened automatically. 
 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
• 
When a program with hot prewash is selected (see program table), 
extra detergent must be placed in the cavity  G/H (depending on 
models). 
 
•  Use  only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. For 
optimal washing results it is important to use a good quality 
detergent. 
 
• The detergent packs must be sealed and stored in a dry place to 
prevent the formation of lumps wh ich may negatively affect washing 
results. Once opened the detergent packs should not be kept for too 
long, otherwise the detergent loses its effectiveness. 
 
• Do not use detergents formulated for washing dishes by hand, 
because they produce a great deal  of foam and may negatively 
affect the operation of the dishwasher. 
 
• Add the correct amount of deterg ent. An insufficient amount of 
detergent will result in a partial removal of dirt from the dishes, 
whereas an excessive amount is wasteful and does not improve the 
washing results. 
  
 
						

							 
 
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• 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 detergent s 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 per sists for too long, contact the 
After-Sales Service. 
• When using detergent in tablet  form (bear in mind that we 
recommend the use of three separat e 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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4.3 General warnings and recommendations 
 
 
 
 
 
Before using the dishwasher for the first time, it is advisable to read the 
following recommendations concerning dish types to be washed and 
their loading. 
There are generally no constraints on  the washing of domestic dishes, 
but in certain cases it is necessary  to take their characteristics into 
account. 
 
Before loading the dishes into the baskets it is necessary to: 
• remove coarse food remains: e.g. bones, fish-bones, etc. which 
may clog the filter or damage the wash pump. 
• soak any pots or pans with burnt -on food remains on the bottom to 
facilitate removal, then load them into the LOWER BASKET. 
 
There is no need to pre-wash the dishes under running water before 
loading them into the baskets since this only wastes water. 
 
Correct loading of the dishes helps ensure optimal washing 
results. 
 
WARNING! 
 
• Make sure that the dishes are secu rely in place so that they cannot 
tip over or obstruct the rotation of the spray arms during the 
washing cycle. 
• Do not place very small objects in the baskets as these could fall 
and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump. 
• Containers such as cups, bowls, glasses and pots should always 
be loaded with the opening facing downwards and with any cavities 
at an angle, to allow the water to drain out. 
• Do not stack dishes or place them  in such a way that they cover 
one other. 
• Do not place glasses too close together because they may knock 
against each other and break, or  there might be staining at the 
point where they touch. 
 
MAKE SURE that the items being washed are dishwasher-safe.  
  
 
						

							 
 
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Items which are not dishwasher-safe: 
 
• Wooden dishes, pots or pans:  these may be damaged by the 
high washing temperatures. 
• Handcrafted items:  these are rarely suitable for washing in a 
dishwasher. The relatively high water temperatures and the 
detergents used may damage them. 
• Plastic dishes:  heat resistant plastic dishes must be washed in the 
upper basket. 
• Dishes and objects in copper, tin, zinc or brass:  these tend to 
stain. 
• Aluminium dishes: items made from anodised aluminium may 
lose their colour. 
• Silverware:  silver items may stain. 
• Glass and crystal: in general, glass and crystal objects can be 
washed in the dishwasher. However, certain types of glass and 
crystal may become dull and lose their clearness after many 
washings. Therefore, for these items we recommend using the 
least aggressive program available. 
• Decorated items:  the decorated objects available on the market 
are generally able to withstand washing in the dishwasher, 
although the colours may fade after a great many washes. If in 
doubt as to the fastness of the colour s, it is advisable to wash just a 
few items at a time for approximately one month. 
 
 
						

							 
 
 
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4.4 Using the baskets  The dishwasher has a capacity of  14 place-settings, including serving 
dishes. 
 
 
  LOWER BASKET 
The lower basket receives the full force of the lower spray arm, and 
should therefore be used for the “t oughest” items with a heavier degree 
of soiling. All types and combinations  of loads are permitted, provided 
that the dishes, pots and pans are arranged with all the soiled surfaces 
exposed to the water jets coming from the bottom.  
 
The rear of the basket is fitted with a rack to take  large plates (A) . To 
use it, simply lift it until it locks in place.  
 
  
 
						

							 
 
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 In the frontthere are one or two supports (depending on the models) for 
small plates (B) . To use them, they have to be turned towards the front 
of the dishwasher. 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 LOADING THE LOWER BASKET  Carefully load flat plates, soup plates, dessert and serving dishes, 
positioning them vertically. Pots, pans and their covers must be loaded 
upside down. When loading soup plates and dessert bowls, be sure to 
leave a gap between them. 
 Loading examples:  
                
  ½ LOAD  
 
						

							 
 
 
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CUTLERY BASKET 
Cutlery must be placed with the tips facing downward. 
Long items of cutlery(ladles, wooden spoons, kitchen knives, etc.), 
which might interfere with the upper spray arm must be placed  in the 
upper basket, ensuring that knife tips do not project from the basket.   The cutlery basket features an exclusive systemof independent 
sliding tip-up supports , offering a series of combinations to allow 
optimum use of the space available.    
 
   Vertical inserts  Horizontal  insert  open 
Movement required  
to extract the inserts
 Horizontal  
insert closed 
 
 
  It can also be separated into two parts, particularly useful when carrying 
out a ½ load wash  (on models with this function). 
 
 
 
 
						

							 
 
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UPPER BASKET  It is recommended to load the upper basket with small- or medium-sized 
items such as glasses, small plates, tea or coffee cups, shallow bowls 
and light objects made from heat resistant plastic. If the upper basket is 
used in the lowermost position, it can also be loaded with serving dishes, 
provided they are only slightly soiled. 
   
LOADING THE UPPER BASKET 
 Load plates facing forward; cups, bowls etc. must always be facing 
downwards. The left-hand side of the basket can be loaded with two 
layers of cups and glasses. The cent re can be filled with plates and side-
plates, fitted upright into the supports provided.
 
 Loading examples:   
              
  ½ LOAD 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

							 
 
 
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 Depending on the models, the basket may be equipped with some or all 
of the following accessories: 
-  Supports for cups or long ob
jects (ladles, spoons…), on the left; 
can be tipped to the vertical position when not in use. 
-  Long-stemmed glass holder, on t he left; to use, simply lift and 
fix onto the hooks provided. 
-  Cutlery racks, on the right, designed for knives and teaspoons; 
for teaspoons, pull out the sliding support. The racks can be 
tipped to the vertical position when not in use. 
-  Fixed or movable racks in the middle. The movable supports 
can be fixed vertical, resting on the bottom of the basket when 
not in use, or set in the intermediate position, as required.