Smeg Sta6544tc Instruction Manual

 
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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 container 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 packages; adding 
detergent to the...

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WATER HARDNESS TABLE  WATER HARDNESSSETTING German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) 
0 - 4 0 - 7 Setting N. 1 NO SALT 
5 - 15 8 - 25 h.-0
16 - 23 26 - 40 h.-1
24 - 31 41 - 60 h.-2
32 - 47 61 - 80 h.-3
48 - 58 81 - 100 h.-4   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 automatically return to 
standard...

 
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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 turn and remove it. 
•  Add the rinse aid until the container is full (approximately 140 cc). 
The optical level indicator on...

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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 program table), 
extra detergent must be placed in the cavity G/H (depending on 
models). 
• Use only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. For optimal 
washing results it is important to use a...

 
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 The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid dispenser, 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...

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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 these could fall 
and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump. 
• Containers such as cups, bowls, glasses and pots should always 
be loaded with the opening facing downwards and with any cavities 
at an angle, to allow the water to drain out....

 
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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 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. 
 
Depending on...

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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...

 
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To lie completely flat, lift the end and turn it towards you so that the 
retainer F rotates into place above point S. 
    LOADING THE LOWER BASKET  Carefully load flat plates, soup plates, dessert and serving dishes, 
positioning them vertically. Pots, pans and their covers must be loaded 
upside down. When loading soup plates and dessert bowls, 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 the spaces provided, 
long utensils, positioned lengthwise and small items. The “drawer” 
extraction system makes the basket easier 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.