Smeg St337 Instruction Manual
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The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid di spenser, even in
liquid form, will damage the dishwasher.
2.3 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 runni ng water before
loading them into the baskets since this only wastes water.
Correct loading of the dishes helps ensure optimal washing
results.
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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 t hese could fall
and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump.
· Containers such as cups, bowls, glasses and pots sh ould 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 tha t they cover
one other.
· Do not place glasses too close together because the y may knock
against each other and break, or there might be sta ining at the
point where they touch.
MAKE SURE that the items being washed are dishwashe r-safe.
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 th e
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 af ter many
washings. Therefore, for these items we recommend u sing the
least aggressive program available.
· Decorated items: the decorated objects available on the market
are generally able to withstand washing in the dish washer,
although the colours may fade after a great many washes. If in
doubt as to the fastness of the colours, it is advisable to wash just a
few items at a time for approximately one month.
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2.4 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 low er 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.
Depending on the models, the basket may be equipped with some or all
of the following accessories: Plate racks, which can be laid flat when not in use (e.g. to accommodate
pans, bowls, etc.). To stow the racks flat, pull them upward and turn
them towards the inside of the basket.
Anti-drip inserts which improve the
drying of dishes. They may be
supplied fitted on the basket or in
the accessories bag; in this case,
to use them, simply fit them into
place as shown.
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Supports for cups and long objects
(ladles, spoons, etc.), in the rear;
can be tipped to the vertical
position when not in use.
Glass holder. Support for long-
stem glasses. When lifted out of
the stowed position (0) it snaps into
three different positions (1-2-3).
2-position fold-down supports (1-2). In position 1 (vertical) they can be
used to take plates, while in position 2 (slanted) they provide support for
long-stem glasses which will be held in place by th e glass holder .
Adjustment: raise point P as shown until the support turns into position 2.
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To lie completely flat, lift the end and turn it to wards you so that the
retainer F rotates into place above point S.
LOADING THE LOWER BASKET Carefully load flat plates, soup plates, dessert an d serving dishes,
positioning them vertically. Pots, pans and their c overs must be loaded
upside down. When loading soup plates and dessert b owls, be sure to
leave a gap between them.
Loading examples:
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TOP CUTLERY BASKET The basket is designed to take cutlery, placed in t he spaces provided,
and long utensils, positioned lengthwise.
The “drawer” extraction system makes the basket eas ier to load, but it
can also be taken completely off its runners by removing the retainers
(as shown here).
Take great care to replace the retainers to ensure that the basket does
not come off the runners accidentally.
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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
injury from the knife blades. The basket is suitable for all types of cutlery,
except those long enough to interfere with the uppe r spray arm. Ladles,
wooden spoons and cooking knives can be placed in t he upper basket,
making sure that the knife blades do not protrude from the basket.
The cutlery basket slides across the dishwasher and can be placed in
any position to allow optimal use of the space in the bottom ba sket.
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UPPER BASKET It is recommended to load the upper basket with sma ll- 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 a lways be facing
downwards. The left side of the basket can be loade d with cups and
glasses on two levels. In the centre section, plate s and saucers can be
loaded vertically into the supports provided.
Loading examples:
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Examples of loading for intensive dirt:
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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 objects (ladles, spoons… ), on the left;
can be tipped to the vertical position when not in use.
- Long-stemmed glass holder, on the left; to use, si mply lift and
fix onto the hooks provided.
- Cutlery racks, on the right, designed for knives a nd teaspoons;
for teaspoons, pull out the sliding support. The ra cks can be
tipped to the vertical position when not in use.
- Fixed or movable racks in the middle. The movable s upports
can be fixed vertical, resting on the bottom of the basket when
not in use, or set in the intermediate position, as required.