Smeg Pla6442x Instruction Manual

 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS 
 

Contents 
  
 
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 Safety and operating instructions  ___________________________ 2 
2. Installation and hook-up ___________________________________ 5 
3. Description of the controls _________________________________ 9 
4. Operating instructions  ___________________________________ 21 
5. Cleaning and maintenance  _______________________________ 34 
6. Troubleshooting ________________________________________ 38 
 
 
 
 
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 Safety instructions 
 
 
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1.  Safety and operating instructions 
 
 
THIS MANUAL FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE: IT MUST 
ALWAYS BE KEPT INTACT TOGETHER WITH THE DISHWASHER. BEFORE 
USING THE APPLIANCE, CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS 
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.  
INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, IN 
COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS 
INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USE AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS SUCH AS 
THE STAFF KITCHENS OF SHOPS, OFFICES AND...

Safety instructions 
 
 
 
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OBSOLETE APPLIANCES MUST BE RENDERED UNUSABLE. CUT OFF THE 
MAINS POWER CORD AFTER UNPLUGGING IT  FROM THE WALL OUTLET, 
AND MAKE SAFE ANY COMPONENTS WHICH MIGHT BE DANGEROUS FOR 
CHILDREN (LOCKS, DOORS, ETC.). 
 
 
THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 
2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 
(WEEE). 
BY ENSURING THIS PRODUCT IS DISPOSED OF CORRECTLY, YOU WILL 
HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE 
ENVIRONMENT AND...

 Safety instructions 
 
 
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LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MAY 
CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK. 
NEVER LEAVE THE DISHWASHER DOOR OPEN; PEOPLE MIGHT TRIP 
OVER IT. 
 
 
KNIVES OR OTHER SHARP-ENDED COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE PLACED 
IN THE CUTLERY BASKET BLADE-DOWN, OR LAID HORIZONTAL IN THE 
TOP BASKET. TAKE CARE NOT TO CUT YOURSELF AND ENSURE THAT 
THEY DO NOT PROJECT FROM THE BASKET. 
 
 
AQUASTOP MODELS 
THE AQUASTOP DEVICE PREVENTS FLOODING IN THE EVENT OF...

 
Installation instructions   
 
 
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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...

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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...

 
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2.2  Electrical connection and precautions 
 
 
CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE AND THE FREQUENCY OF THE MAINS MATCH THE RATINGS ON THE NAME PLATE OF THE APPLIANCE POSITIONED ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR. 
 
 
THE PLUG ON THE SUPPLY CORD AND THE CORRESPONDING SOCKET OUTLET MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MEET THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE.  THE PLUG MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER INSTALLATION.  NEVER DISCONNECT THE PLUG BY PULLING ON THE POWER SUPPLY LEAD.  IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE...

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Some components are live even with the ON/OFF button in the OFF position. Before maintenance work on the appliance, remove the plug or turn off the power supply at the wall switch. 
 
FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY:
 
 THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. 
  Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted 
with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to 
change a fuse in this type of plug use an 
A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type 
and proceed as follows:  1....