Smeg Df612b Instruction Manual

Safety instructions

IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER, PERFORM A QUICK
TEST OF THE APPLIANCE FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. IF
THE DISHWASHER FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY, DISCONNECT IT
FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST
TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTRE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE
APPLIANCE.
THE DISHWASHER MEETS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS SET OUT BY THE
REGULATIONS IN FORCE CONCERNING SAFETY AND ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT. ANY TECHNICAL CHECKS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED
EXCLUSIVELY BY A TRAINED...

Installation instructions

2. Installation and hook-up
Remove the polystyrene basket retainers.
Position the appliance in the desired place of installation. The back or
sides of the dishwasher may be placed up against walls or other
furniture units. If the dishwasher is installed near a heat source, fit the
special insulating panel to prevent overheating and malfunction of the
appliance. To ensure stability, install integrated or built-under
dishwashers only under continuous worktops, and screw them to...

Installation instructions

2.1 Water supply connection
Preventing the risk of clogging or damage: if the water pipe is new or
has not been used for a long time, before connecting to the water supply
check that the water is clear and free of impurities, to prevent damage to
the appliance. The dishwasher must always be connected to the water
system with new hoses; old or used hoses must never be reused.
CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY
Connect the intake hose to a cold water supply with ¾”gas thread,...

Installation instructions

2.2 Electrical connection and precautions
CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE AND THE FREQUENCY OF THE MAINS MATCHTHE RATINGS ON THE NAME PLATE OF THE APPLIANCE POSITIONED ONTHE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR.
THE PLUG ON THE SUPPLY CORD AND THE CORRESPONDING SOCKETOUTLET MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MEET THE REGULATIONS INFORCE.
THE PLUG MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER INSTALLATION.
NEVER DISCONNECT THE PLUG BY PULLING ON THE POWER SUPPLYLEAD.
IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE SUPPLY CORD
, HAVE IT...

Installation instructions

WHEN CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE APPLIANCE:
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY WORK, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE APPLIANCEFROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY OR SWITCH OFF THE ALL-POLEDISCONNECTION DEVICE.
FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fittedwith a BS 1363A 13amp
 fused plug, to
change a fuse in this type of plug use anA.S.T.A.
 approved fuse to BS 1362
 type
and proceed as follows:
1.
Remove the fuse cover A
 and fuse B
....

User instructions

3. 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.
3.1 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 automatic
softening system which uses a special...

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...

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.
•
  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 the side of the cap should be
completely...

User instructions
 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...

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...