Smeg Blv2r 1 Instruction Manual

 
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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 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...

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WATER HARDNESS TABLE  WATER HARDNESSSETTING German degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) 
0 - 4 0 - 7 All lights off (no salt)  
5 - 15 8 - 25 One light on 
16 - 23 26 - 40 Two lights on 
24 - 31 41 - 60 Three lights on  
32 - 47 61 - 80 Four lights on  
48 - 58 81 - 100 Five lights on     Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your 
water supply. 
 
  After adjustment or display of the current setting, simply do not touch the 
button for a few...

 
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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 automatically 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 container is full (approximately 140 cc). 
The optical level indicator on...

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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...

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

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 WARNING! 
 
• Make sure that the dishes are securely 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....

 
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4.4  Using the baskets  The dishwasher has a capacity of 13 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 “toughest” 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. 
  With fixed...

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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:  
      
Examples of loading for intensive dirt:   
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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CUTLERY BASKET The basket has removable top grids into which items of cutlery should 
be inserted to keep them properly spaced and allow water to pass 
between them effectively. The top grids and central lid are in the bag of 
accessories. The central lid functions as a lid only.  
The top grids can be detached and used separately. 
The cutlery should be arranged in an orderly manner inside the basket, 
with the handles pointing downwards. Take care during loading to avoid...

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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 side of...