Smeg St338l Instruction Manual
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CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM · To cancel the currently selected program, open the door and hold
down the PROGRAM SELECTION (3) button for a few seconds
until the indicator lights for programs 4 and 5 illuminate
simultaneously (the word end is displayed on the window).
· Close the door.
· After approximately 1 minute the dishwasher will a dvance to the end
of cycle.
CHANGING THE PROGRAM To change the program in progress, simply open the door and select a
new program. When the door is closed the dishwasher will automatically
select the new program.
TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
· Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded.
· Do not wash the dishes in running water.
· Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of
load.
· Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing.
· If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to 60°C.
TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION! … AND PROTECT
THE ENVIRONMENT The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the
environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to save
on electricity, observe the following: · separate the more delicate items from dishes that are more r esistant
to aggressive detergents and high temperatures;
· do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes.
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If the door has to be opened while washing is in pr ogress, the program
will be interrupted. The relative light will keep flashing and a beeper will
signal that the cycle has not been completed. You m ust wait about 1
minute before closing the door to restart the program. Wh en the door is
closed the program will continue from where it was interrupted. This
operation should only be carried out if strictly necessary , because it
might cause problems in execution of the program.
END OF CYCLE
At the end of the washing cycle the dishwasher
gives a short acustic signal and the program
indicators nr 4 and 5 start blinking (the word
end is displayed on the window).
To switch off the dishwasher, open the door and pre ss the ON/OFF
button (1).
REMOVING THE DISHES
At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minutes before
removing the dishes, to allow them to cool down. To prevent any water
droplets on the upper basket from falling on the di shes in the lower
basket, it is advisable to unload the lower basket first, and then the
upper basket.
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4. 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.
4.1 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
regenerating salt to reduce the hardness
of the water.
The dishwasher is factory set for water
hardness level
3
(average hardness
41-60°dF – 24-31°dH ).
When using water of medium hardness, the regenerati ng salt container
should be refilled after approximately 20 washing cycles. The salt
container can hold approximately 1.7 Kg of salt in grains. The container
is situated at the bottom of the dishwasher. After removing the lower
basket, unscrew the salt container cap by turning i t anticlockwise and
pour in the salt using the funnel supplied with the dishwasher. Before
replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from ar ound the opening.
· When using the dishwasher for the first time, in ad dition to the salt it
is also necessary to add one litre of water to the container.
· Each time the salt container is refilled, make sure that the cap is
securely closed . The mixture of water and detergent must never
penetrate the salt container, as this would comprom ise the operation
of the regeneration system. In the event of this oc curring, the
warranty will be invalidated.
· Only use regenerating salt specially formulated for dom estic
dishwashers. If using salt tablets, do not fill the container
completely.
SALT
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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 contai ner 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 pa ckages; adding
detergent to the salt container will damage the water softening system.
ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM The dishwasher is equipped with a device which allo ws the softener
setting to be varied to suit the hardness of the ma ins water. The
hardness is set using the PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON (3) .
To access the setting function, hold the button dow n for more than 15
seconds. The WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR LIGHT
(4) flashes, while the SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS (2)
show the current setting. Each pressure on the butt on changes the
setting following the sequence in the table below:
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WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS
SETTING 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 seconds; the dishwasher will autom atically return to
standard mode, quitting the adjustment mode.
4.2 Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers
The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner
part of the door: the detergent
dispenser is on the left, and the
rinse aid dispenser is on the right.
With the exception of the SOAK program, before every washing cycle it
is necessary to add the required amount of detergen t to the detergent
dispenser . The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as
required.
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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 t urn and remove it.
· Add the rinse aid until the container is full (app roximately 140 cc).
The optical level indicator on the side of the cap should be
completely obscured. Refill the rinse aid when the optical level
indicator becomes clear again, or when the rinse ai d warning light
illuminates.
· Replace the cover and turn it in a clockwise direc tion.
· Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid wh ich might lead to
the formation of excess foam.
ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hard ness. However it
possible to change the setting by turning the dispe nser’s selector to the
desired position: the amount of rinse aid dispensed is proportional to the
selector position.
· To adjust the rinse aid setting, rotate the dispen ser cap through a
quarter turn in an anticlockwise direction and remo ve it.
· Then use a screwdriver to rotate the rinse aid sel ector to the desired
position.
· Replace the cap, turning it clockwise.
· The amount of rinse aid must be increased if the washed dishes
appear dull or feature circular stains.
· If, on the other hand, the dishes are sticky or hav e white streaks, it
is necessary to reduce the rinse aid setting.
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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 pr ogram table),
extra detergent must be placed in the cavity G/H (depending on
models).
· Use only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. F or optimal
washing results it is important to use a good quality detergent.
· The detergent packs must be sealed and stored in a dry place to
prevent the formation of lumps which may negatively affect washing
results. Once opened the detergent packs should not be kept for too
long, otherwise the detergent loses its effectiveness.
· Do not use detergents formulated for washing dishes by hand,
because they produce a great deal of foam and may negatively affect
the operation of the dishwasher.
· Add the correct amount of detergent. An insufficien t amount of
detergent will result in a partial removal of dirt from the dishes,
whereas an excessive amount is wasteful and does no t improve the
washing results.
· 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 a t lower
temperatures (from 40 to 55°C ) and are more easily
biodegradable. With enzyme detergents it is possibl e to obtain at
low temperatures comparable results to those which can only be
achieved at 65°C using traditional detergents.
For the safeguarding of the environment we recommen d the use of
phosphate- and chlorine free detergents.
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The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid di spenser, 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 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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4.4 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.