Smeg Sta6445 Instruction Manual

 
 
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                      1.2  Washing programs   
  
 Before starting a washing program make sure that:  
·  The water supply tap is  open. 
·  The softener  container contains regenerating salt . 
·  The  correct amount of detergent  has been added to the 
dispenser. 
·  The baskets have been  correctly loaded. 
·  The  spray  arms  are  able  to  rotate  freely  and  without 
obstruction. 
·  The dishwasher door is securely closed.     
  
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Flexi Tabs  Specifically  for  washing  with  combination  detergent s  in tablets ,  which 
also  contain  salt  and  rinse  aid   (3in1)  or  other  agents  such  as  glass 
protector,  steel  rinse  aids,  etc.  (4in1,  5in1…).  Wh en  this  option  is 
selected,  salt  and  rinse  aid  will  not  be  dispensed  even  if  the  relative 
compartments  contain  them.  If  the  containers  are  em pty,  the lights  will 
remain  on. 
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DELAYED START  The  start  of  the  washing  program  can  be  delayed  to  program  the 
dishwasher to operate at the preferred time of day  (e.g. overnight).  Press 
the  PROGRAM DELAY  button to activate the option and display a  1 hour 
delay.  Keep  pressing  to  select  the  delay  required,  which  may  be up  to  9, 
12 or 24 hours depending on the model.  
When  the  door  is  closed,  the  appliance  will  prewash   the  dishes,  after 
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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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2.  Operating instructions     
Once  the  dishwasher  has  been  correctly  installed,  p repare  for  use  as 
follows:
 
·   Adjust the water softening system; 
·   Add the regenerating salt; 
·   Add the rinse aid and detergent. 
 
2.1  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  
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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.   
 
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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. 
 
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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...

 
 
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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). 
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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...