Smeg DI912 manual

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL DISHWASHER[...]

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    Contents 37 1. Safety and operating instructions __________________________ 38 2. Installation and hook-up __________________________________ 41 3. Description of the controls ________________________________ 45 4. Operating instructions ___________________________________ 54 5. Cleaning and ma intenance _______________________________ 63 6. Troubl[...]

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    Safety instructions 38 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, CAREFULL Y READ ALL THE INSTRUCTI ONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. INSTALLATI ON MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REG[...]

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    Safety instructions 39 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 CORREC TLY, YOU WILL HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH, WHICH COULD OTHERWISE B E CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE WASTE [...]

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    Safety instructions 40 DO NOT DRINK THE WATER RESIDUES WHICH MAY BE PRESENT INSIDE THE DISHES OR DISHWASHER AT THE END OF THE WASHI NG PROGRAM AND BEFORE THE DRYING CYCLE. KNIVES AND OTHER SHARP-POINTED KITCHEN UTENSILS MUST BE PLACED IN THE CUTLERY BASKET WITH THEIR TIPS FACING DOWNWARD. AQU AST OP MOD ELS THE AQUASTOP DEVICE PREVENTS FLOODING IN [...]

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    Installation instructions 41 2. Inst allation and hook-up Remove the polystyrene basket retainers. Position the appliance in the desired place of installatio n. 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 spec ial insulating panel to prevent [...]

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    Installation instructions 42 2.1 Water supply connection Preventing the risk of clogging or damage: if the w ater pipe is new or has not been used for a long time, before connecti ng 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 syst[...]

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    Installation instructions 43 IF THE APPLIA NCE IS PROVIDED WITH A PLUGLESS SUPPLY CORD: IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL IN THE FIXED WIRING AN ALL-POLE DISCONNECTION DEVICE HAVING A GAP BETWEEN CONTACTS OF AT LEAST 3.5MM . AFTER INSTALLATION THE DI SCONNECTION DEVICE HAS TO BE EASY TO REACH. THE CONNECTION TO THE MAINS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED[...]

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    Installation instructions 44 FOR UK ONLY: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE E ARTHED. Fuse replacemen t If the mains lead of this applianc e 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 follo ws: 1. Remove the fuse cover A and fuse B . 2. Fit replacement 13A fu[...]

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    User instructions 45 3. Description of the controls 3.1 Upper panel All the dishwasher c ontrols are grouped o n the upper panel. S witch-on, programming, switch-off etc. procedures are only possible when the door is open. 1 ON/OFF BUTTON Pressing this button energises the appliance. 2 SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS Illumination of this light de[...]

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    User instructions 46 8 "3/1" OPTION BUTTON Press this button to activate the option for use of 3/1 products. 9 "3/1" OPTION LIGHT Illuminates to indicate that the function is activated. 10 WASH-ZONE BU TTON Press this button to select the zone where you wi sh to concen trate the w ashing action. 11 WASH-ZONE LIGH TS If one of th[...]

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    User instructions 47 SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM A ND SWITCHING ON To select the most suitable program for the dishes to be washed refer to the table below, which i ndicates the most appropriate program acc ording to dish type and degree of soiling. After using the table to identify the most appropri ate washing program: x press the ON/OFF button ([...]

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    User instructions 48 PROGRAMME DUR ATION CONSUMPTION ( 3 ) NR SYMBOL NAME TYPE OF DISHES AND DI RT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION MINUTES (2) WAT ER ( LITRES) (1) POWER (KWh) (2) DETERGENT GRAMS 6 DISH WAR MER Clean mixed dishes requiring rinsing and warming before taking to table Cold rinse Rinse at 68°C Dry 40' 3,5 0,70 - 7 CRYST AL Crystal, porcelain[...]

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    User instructions 49 The washing cycle will not take place if the dishw asher door is left open or not properly closed. TABLE FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES Reference stan dard EN 50242 Reference program BIO Load 12 place-settings Type of detergent B Amount of detergent 30 g Rinse aid setting 5/6 3.2 Washing programs Before starting a washing program mak[...]

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    User instructions 50 CHANGING THE PROGRAM To change the progr am in progress, simply open the d oor and select a new program. When the door is closed the dish washer will automatically select the new program. SELECTING THE WASH-ZONE OPTION (available in all programs except the soak program) Press button (10) in repetition to select the zone where y[...]

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    User instructions 51 "3/1" OPTION BUTTON (available in all programs except the soak program) By pressing the button (8) you activate the " 3/1 " option, confirmed w hen the relative light comes on. T his option has been studied for the use of dishwashing po w der or tablets with int egrated substances in place o f regenerating s[...]

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    User instructions 52 ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM N.B.: for the setting belo w to be possible, a washing program other than the soak program must be set. Press the PROGRAM DELA Y button (12) and keep it pressed until th e preset value appears follo w ed by a full stop (normally 3. ). Release the button then press it agai n in succession to [...]

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    User instructions 53 If the door has to be opened while washing is in progress, the progr am will be interrupted. The relativ e light will keep flashing and a beeper will signal that the cycle has not been compl eted. When the door is closed the program will c ontinue from where it w as interrupted. This operation should only be carried out if stri[...]

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    User instructions 54 4. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has b een correctly installed, prepare for us e as follows: x Adjust the wa ter softening system; x Add the regen erating salt; x Add the rins e aid and detergent. 4.1 Using the water softening system The amount of scale contai ned in the water (w ater hardness in dex) can cau se wh[...]

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    User instructions 55 x Do not use tabl e salt as it contains insoluble substances which, over time, may damage the water softening system. x When necessary, refill the r egenerating 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 wa[...]

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    User instructions 56 ADDING THE RINSE AID The rinse aid helps the d ishes dry faster and prevents the formation of scale deposits and staini ng; 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: x Open the door. x Open the door S . x Add the rinse aid un[...]

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    User instructions 57 ADDING THE DETERGENT After adding the detergent, to close the li d slide it in the direction shown by the arrow as far as it will go then press gently to lock. During washing, the dispenser will be opened automatically. x Use only detergents specially formulated for dis hwashers. For optimal washing results it is important to u[...]

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    User instructions 58 x "3/1" Products If you wish to use detergents which already contain salt and rinse aid, check whether your dishwasher is fitted with the " 3/1 option button " on the " Controls description " page and t hen refer to the section which explains how to use this funct ion. If the button is not provided[...]

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    User instructions 59 WARNING! x Make sure that the dishes are securely in pla ce so that they cannot tip over or obstruct the rotation of the spray arms during the washing cycle. x Do not place very small obj ects in the baskets as these could fall and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump. x Containers such as cups, bowls, glasses and pots shou[...]

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    User instructions 60 4.4 Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacit y of 12 place-settings , including serving dishes.[...]

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    User instructions 61 The basket is fi tted with plate racks w hich can be stowed horizontal if required. The photos show the rack for normal glasses (item A ) and for fl ute glasses (item B ).[...]

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    User instructions 62 CUTLERY BASKET Cutlery must be placed with the tips facing downward . The cutlery basket featur es an exclusive syste m of independent sliding tip-up supports , offering a series of combinati ons to allow optimum use of the spac e available. It can also be separated into t wo parts.[...]

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    User instructions 63 5. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any work, always disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply. 5.1 General warnings and recommendations Avoid the use of acidic or abrasive detergents. Clean the outer surfaces and door-l ining of the dish washer regularly using a soft cloth moistened with water or wi[...]

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    User instructions 64 To remove the upper spray arms, unsrew the looking ring. Wash them under running water a nd carefully replace them in their sea ts, checking that their rotary movement is in no way impeded. CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT x It is advisable to periodicall y inspect the centre filter C and, if necessary, to clean it. To remove the filte[...]

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    User instructions 65 GENERAL WARNINGS AND RECOMME NDATIONS FOR CORRECT MAINTENANCE: x The filters shou ld be cleaned under running wate r using a stiff brush. x It is essenti al to thoroughly clean the filters according to the ab ove instructions: the dishw asher cannot function if the filters are clogged. x Carefully repla ce the filters in their [...]

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    User instructions 66 If the dishes are not being cl eaned properly, check that: x the correct amount of detergent has been ad ded; x there is regenerating salt inside the special container; x the dishes are being loaded c orrectly; x the selected program is suitable for the dish types and thei r degree of soiling; x all the filters are clean and po[...]

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    User instructions 67 6. T roubleshooting The dishwasher is capable of signalling a n umber of faults through the simultaneous illumination of several indicator lights, with the following meanings: FAULT DE SCRIPTI ON E1 Acquastop failure The anti-flooding system has been activated (for the relevant models only). The sy stem is tripped in case of wa[...]

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    User instructions 68 FAULT DE SCRIPTI ON E7 Turbine flow-regulator malfunction (for the relevant models only) The appliance is not able to "measure" the amount of water loaded accurately . Interrupt the program and switch off the dishwasher. Switch the dishw asher back on, program it again and start the washing cycle. If the problem persi[...]

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    User instructions 69 TECHNICA L DATA Width 858 mm Depth measured flush with the outer edge of the control panel 550 mm Height 580 mm Capacity 12 Standard place settings Water supply pressure min. 0,05 - max. 0,9 MPa (min. 0.5 – max. 9 bar) Electrical characteristics See rating plate[...]

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    OK 2 1 45 7 6 91 0 8 12 11 14 15 13 17 16 19 20 18 A A 3 19 510 0320 02 2,5÷3 mm min. 2,2 - max. 7,2 kg min. 1,5 - max. 5 kg + min. 358 - max. 368 mm min. 178 - max. 360 mm max 26 mm[...]