User manual SMEG ST145

[. . . ] Installation and hook-up _________________________________ 28 2. 1 Water supply connection _____________________________________________________ 28 2. 2 Electrical connection ________________________________________________________ 29 3. Description of the controls _______________________________ 30 3. 1 Upper panel _______________________________________________________________ 30 3. 2 Information display__________________________________________________________ 30 3. 3 Washing programs__________________________________________________________ 31 4. Operating instructions___________________________________ 34 4. 1 4. 2 4. 3 4. 4 Using the water softening system ______________________________________________ Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensers _____________________________________ General warnings and recommendations ________________________________________ Using the baskets___________________________________________________________ 34 36 39 40 5. Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 46 5. 1 General warnings and recommendations ________________________________________ 43 Thank you for choosing this product. [. . . ] · 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). SALT When using water of medium hardness, the regenerating salt container should be refilled after approximately 20 washing cycles. In these models, the cap of the salt container contains a green float which descends as the salt concentration in the water drops. When the green float can no longer be seen through the transparent cap, the container must be topped up with regenerating salt. After removing the lower basket, unscrew the salt container cap by turning it anticlockwise and pour in the salt using the funnel supplied with the dishwasher. Before replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from around the opening. · · When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition 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 compromise the operation of the regeneration system. Only use regenerating salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers. 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 salt container will damage the water softening system. ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM The dishwasher is equipped with an electronic device for adjusting the water softening setting according to the hardness of the water. Depending on model, the setting may be made electronically or by means of a selector switch. 34 User instructions ELECTRONIC SETTING The value entered for this parameter establishes whether or not regeneration is to be carried out at the end of the washing cycle, on the basis of the table below. SETTING 0 1 2 3 4 5 WATER HARDNESS < 9°dH (15°dF) < 15°dH (25°dF) < 23°dH (40°dF) < 34°dH (60°dF) < 46°dH (80°dF) < 58°dH (100°dF) REGENERATION Not performed Performed every 5 cycles Performed every 4 cycles Performed every 3 cycles Performed every 2 cycles Performed every cycle Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply. Programming procedure: Press the PROGRAM SELECTION (2) and DELAYED START (3) buttons simultaneously for · 3 seconds until the DISPLAY (7) shows the symbol "H"; Press the DELAYED START button (3) to modify the parameter; · Press the PROGRAM SELECTION button (2) to exit from the procedure. · SWITCH SETTING According to the machine model, the selector which acts on the adjustment may be located: inside the plastic locking ring located on the right-hand side, inside the dishwasher; · inside the water softener, just below the cap. · Both allow for adjustment to 5 settings: 35 User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) 0510 18 27 36 4 9 17 26 35 47 0-7 8 - 15 16 - 30 31 - 45 46 - 60 61 - 80 SETTING Setting N. 5 Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply. 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 detergent to the detergent dispenser. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as required. 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. · · · · · Open the door. Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by 1/4 of a turn and remove it. The optical level indicator on the side of the cap should be completely obscured. [. . . ] · To remove the lower spray arm, simply lift it up, pulling by the central part. · ORBITAL CLEANING THE ORBITAL VERSION SPRAY ARM To remove the ORBITAL spray arm assembly, take hold of the longer arm and pull the ORBITAL unit upward. Wash the arms under a jet of running water and return them carefully to their seat. Otherwise, check that they have been installed correctly. 43 User instructions CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT It is advisable to periodically inspect the centre filter C and, if necessary, to clean it. [. . . ]