Smeg Df612b Instruction Manual

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3.3 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
theirloading.
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...

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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...

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3.4 Using the baskets
The dishwasher has a capacity of 12 place-settings
, including serving
dishes.
EN 50242 STANDARD LOADS FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES
LOWER BASKET UPPER BASKET
UPPER BASKET
for AAA models only (see energy label)
Theupper basket must be set in the low position.
 

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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 supports
To make the most of the space inside the
basket when loading large items, certain
models are equipped with tip-up...

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CUTLERY BASKET
The cutlery should be arranged in an orderly manner inside the basket,
with the handles pointing downwards. Take care during loading to avoid
injury from the knife blades. The basket is suitable for all types of cutlery,
except those long enough to interfere with the upper spray arm. Ladles,
wooden spoons and cooking knives can be placed in the upper basket,making sure that the knife blades do not protrude from the basket.
The dishwasher is complete with two cutlery...

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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.
To make full use of the space available, the
top basket has two plastic grids that can be
lifted to make room for tall glasses such as
stem...

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 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 centre can be filled with plates and side-
plates, fitted upright into the supports provided.
Loading examples:
½ LOAD
(certain models only)
½ LOAD
for AAA models only
(see energy label)
 

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ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET
The upper basket can be adjusted in two positions
, according to the
user’s needs and according to the height of the dishes in the lower
basket. Proceed as follows.
Pull-out
version:
•
  pull out the right-hand basket guide
;
•
  remove the stop, first releasing it as shown in the diagram;
•
  push the guide to free the wheels;
•
  fit the upper or lower pair of wheels into the guide, depending on the
setting required
;
•
  return the stop to its original...

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4.  Cleaning and maintenance
Before carrying out any work, always disconnect the appliance
from the electrical power supply.
4.1 General warnings and recommendations
Avoid the use of acidic or abrasive detergents.
Clean the outer surfaces and door-lining of the dishwasher regularly
using a soft cloth moistened with water or with a normal detergent
suitable for painted surfaces. Clean the door gaskets with a damp
sponge. Periodically (once or twice a year) it is advisable to clean...

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CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT
•
  It is advisable to periodically inspect the centre filter C
and, if
necessary, to clean it. To remove the filter, grip the tabs, turn them
anticlockwise and lift upwards;
•
  push the centre filter D
from the underside to remove it from the
micro-filter:
•
  separate the two parts which make up the plastic filter by pressing
the body of the filter in the zone shown by the arrows;
•
  remove the centre filter by lifting it upwards.
GENERAL WARNINGS AND...