Smeg DI13FAB3CR, Manual

Page 1: ...to provide you with a step by step guide to all your appliance s functions the texts are easy to understand and are complete with detailed illustrations Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets spray arms containers filters washing programs and for operating the controls Following the cleaning instructions provided here will keep your dishwasher s performance at peak levels in ...

Page 2: ...RER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR USES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE THE NAME PLATE FEATURING THE TECHNICAL DATA SERIAL NUMBER AND MARKINGS IS VISIBLY POSITIONED ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR THE NAME PLATE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR MUST NEVER BE REMOVED DO NOT LEAVE THE DISCARDED PACKAGING MATERIALS UNSUPERVISED WITHIN THE HOME SEPARATE THE VARIOUS MATERIALS WHICH MAKE UP THE PACKAGING A...

Page 3: ... COLLECTION POINT FOR THE RECYCLING OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT TREATMENT RECOVERY AND RECYCLING OF THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CITY OFFICE YOUR HOUSEHOLD WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE OR THE SHOP WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT DO NOT USE APPLIANCES...

Page 4: ...E HOSE DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND FROM THE WATER SUPPLY MODELS WITH INTERNAL LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE S LIGHTING SYSTEM BELONGS TO RISK GROUP 1 UNDER THE IEC EN 62471 STANDARD THIS MEANS THAT THERE IS NO PHOTOBIOLOGICAL RISK IN NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER PERFORM A QUICK TEST OF THE APPLIANCE FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW...

Page 5: ... the outer edge of the control panel Fully integrated 630 mm Free standing 675 mm Height Fully integrated 820 890 mm Free standing 885 mm Capacity 13 Standard place settings Water supply pressure min 0 05 max 0 9 MPa min 0 5 max 9 bar Electrical characteristics See rating plate ...

Page 6: ...hwasher connection or the hose Level the appliance on the floor using its adjustable feet This operation is essential for ensuring correct operation of the dishwasher Some models are equipped with only one adjustable foot at the rear which can be adjusted by turning the screw on the lower front part of the appliance Building in a dishwasher underneath a hob is absolutely forbidden Moreover dishwas...

Page 7: ...can also be connected to a hot water supply not exceeding 60 C Supplying the appliance with hot water cuts down the washing time by approximately 20 minutes but slightly reduces its effectiveness Make the connection to the domestic hot water supply using the same procedure described for connecting to the cold water supply DRAIN CONNECTION Insert the dishwasher s drain hose into a drain pipe having...

Page 8: ...NOT USE ADAPTORS OR SHUNT CONNECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING OR BURNING In the event of damage to the supply cord have it replaced by the manufacturer or an Authorized Technical Service Centre in order to avoid any risk Some components are live even with the ON OFF button in the OFF position Before maintenance work on the appliance remove the plug or turn off the power su...

Page 9: ...ult troubleshooting 3 PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON By pressing this button in sequence it is possible to select the desired program 4 SALT WARNIN LIGHT on some models only Illumination of this light denotes a regenerating salt warning level 5 RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT on some models only Illumination of this light signals that rinse aid dispenser is empty 6 QUICK TIME EXTRA OPTION BUTTON see EXTRA OPTIO...

Page 10: ... function is activated 13 PROGRAM DELAY BUTTON Press this button to delay the start of the program 14 INFORMATION DISPLAY SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON After identifying the most suitable program with the aid of the programs table Press the ON OFF button 1 and wait for the PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHT 2 to illuminate Keep pressing the PROGRAM SELECTION button 3 until the indicator light ...

Page 11: ...When the AUTO program is selected the dishwasher recognises the type of dirt and automatically adjusts the washing parameters as appropriate 5 ULTRA CLEAN Very dirty pans and dishes even with dried on residues Hot prewash Wash at 70 C Cold rinse 2 Rinse at 70 C Dry 155 15 5 1 70 The ULTRA CLEAN program terminate with an extra anti bacteria rinse that ensures a further reduction in the bacteria lev...

Page 12: ...sh Wash at 50 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C 60 10 5 1 15 8 ECO QUICK Dishes with normal dirt washed immediately after use Cold prewash Wash at 60 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C 80 12 5 1 25 9 MIX EXPRESS Dishes with normal dirt washed immediately after use Cold prewash Wash at 70 C Cold rinse Rinse at 70 C 75 13 1 40 10 STRONG and FAST Mixed dishes with normal dirt without dried on residues Wash at 65 C ...

Page 13: ...her Annual energy consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles with cold water and consumption of low energy operating modes Actual consumption depends on the way in which the appliance is used Water consumption is based on 280 standard wash cycles Actual consumption depends on the way in which the appliance is used Information refers to the EN 50242 STANDARD programme identified in the progra...

Page 14: ...PTION SELECTION Options are selected by pressing the relative button by the symbol of the option required the light comes on to confirm that the option has been activated It is not possible to select any options when the soak program is being used All options except Flexi Tabs are disabled at the end of the wash cycle To disable the Flexi Tabs option press the relative button the light goes out Al...

Page 15: ...to allow proper drying the display shows the time left until the end of the cycle Opening the door at this stage causes the cycle to stop and ends the program The program end is signalled by a short beep and the flashing of the indicator lights for programs 4 and 5 Enersave is activated automatically if the selected program is compatible with the option It can be deactivated before the program is ...

Page 16: ...nse aid containers are empty the relative lights will remain on even if the Flexi Tabs option is selected IMPORTANT when no longer required the option must be deactivated by pressing the relative button the light goes out These products are not suitable for use with excessively hard water If the hardness level set is higher than H3 when the option is activated the relative light flashes to indicat...

Page 17: ...nary 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 resistant to aggre...

Page 18: ...tarted the dishwasher switches to a standby state to reduce energy consumption In this state the dishwasher indicator panel lights or display depending on model functions more slowly switch on once every 5 seconds REMOVING THE DISHES At the end of the washing program wait at least 20 minutes before removing the dishes to allow them to cool To ensure that any drops of water left in the top basket c...

Page 19: ... 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 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 i...

Page 20: ...dding detergent to the salt container will damage the water softening system ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENER The setting can be adjusted using the PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON 3 Keep the button pressed until the WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR LIGHT 4 flashes The SELECTED PROGRAM INDICATOR LIGHTS 2 indicate the current setting Each press of the button modifies the setting according to the sequence in...

Page 21: ...or information on the hardness of your water supply Default settings H3 16 21 dH 28 37 dF 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 req...

Page 22: ...inal rinse cycle from the container situated on the inner side of the door To add rinse aid Open the dispenser by pressing and lifting the tab on the cover Fill the dispenser with rinse aid Top up again when the rinse aid indicator light turns on Close the cover a click indicates when it is closed Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to the formation of excess foam ...

Page 23: ... if you do not touch the button for a few seconds the dishwasher will automatically exit from adjustment mode and return to the standard operating mode RINSE AID ADJUSTMENT TABLE 0 not dispensed b0 All indicator lights off Minimum 2 ml b1 One indicator light on 3 ml b2 Two indicator lights on 4 ml b3 Three indicator lights on 5 ml b4 Four indicator lights on Maximum 6 ml b5 Five indicator lights o...

Page 24: ...rmulated for dishwashers 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 for washing dishes by hand because they may affect the operation of the dishwasher Add the correct amo...

Page 25: ... 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 ...

Page 26: ...aged 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 the upper basket Dishes and objects in copper tin zinc or brass these tend to stain Aluminium dishes items made from anodised aluminium may lose the...

Page 27: ...ed provided that the dishes pots and pans are arranged with all the soiled surfaces exposed to the water jets coming from the bottom With fixed supports To make the most of the space inside the basket when loading large items certain models are equipped with tip up supports for plates in 2 or 4 sections With tip up supports BOTTOM BASKET INSERTS Some models are equipped with bottom basket inserts ...

Page 28: ...h small or medium sized items such as glasses small plates and saucers tea or coffee cups shallow bowls and light objects If the upper basket is used in the lowermost position it can also be loaded with serving dishes provided they are only lightly soiled LOADING THE UPPER BASKET Load plates facing forward cups bowls etc must always be facing downwards The left side of the basket can be loaded wit...

Page 29: ...e yourself with the prongs of the forks Knives should be placed in the tray on the upper rack or in the cutlery drawer if present depending on the model otherwise position them with the handles facing upwards Ladles wooden spoons and kitchen knives can be placed on the upper rack making sure that the blades of the knives do not protrude from the basket The upper racks can be opened in order to ins...

Page 30: ...ms and configurations are possible For example tea cups can be loaded with the right hand rack set in the low position while the left hand rack or both can be removed to allow large dishes to be put in the top basket In order to position the right hand basket in a low position the upper basket has to be adjusted so that it is in the lowest position see adjusting the upper basket ...

Page 31: ...lace setting If the bottom basket inserts are of the fold down type they should be laid flat for easier loading 13 Standard place setting FLEXI DUO TOP RACK on some models only If the bottom basket inserts are of the fold down type they should be laid flat for easier loading ...

Page 32: ...or knives spoons tea and dessert and long objects The ends are designed to hold long stemmed glasses It can be removed by pressing and pushing the release levers B at the same time It has to be lowered if the upper basket is in the topmost position Press the catches G simultaneously ...

Page 33: ...sition until a click is heard Shelves with expandable wings For small objects mugs and cups They can be used either closed or open pull the upper sliding part To close them press the release device S and slide them downwards The ends are designed to hold long stemmed glasses even when closed When not used they can be moved to a vertical position until a click is heard ...

Page 34: ...d down tines These can be secured in a vertical position resting on the bottom of the basket if unused or placed in an intermediate position as required The single tine on the right is ideal for supporting long stemmed glasses ...

Page 35: ...wheels into the guide depending on the setting required Return the stops to their original position The left hand and right hand sides of the basket must always be set at the same height Version B with adjustment in three positions on both sides The sides of the basket must always be set at the same height Raise the basket by pulling on the top edge 1 to the first or second catch depending on the ...

Page 36: ...d gaskets using a soft cloth and water to remove any deposits CLEANING THE WATER INTAKE FILTER The water intake filter A located at the outlet of the water supply tap needs to be cleaned periodically After having closed the water supply tap unscrew the end of the water intake hose remove the filter A and clean it delicately under running water Reassemble filter A in its seat and carefully screw th...

Page 37: ...have been installed correctly To remove and clean the planetarium sprayer follow the instructions provided CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT It is advisable to periodically inspect the centre filter C and if necessary to clean it To remove the filter grip the tabs turn them anticlockwise and lift upwards push the centre filter D from the underside to remove it from the micro filter separate the two parts w...

Page 38: ...CE The filters should be cleaned under running water using a stiff brush When removing the filter take care that there are no food residues on it If any residues fall into the washing pit they might block hydraulic components or foul the spray arm nozzles It is essential to thoroughly clean the filters according to the above instructions the dishwasher cannot function if the filters are clogged Ca...

Page 39: ...dishwasher door is properly closed the door does not close the lock has been triggered close the door with greater force regulate the catch of the lock on the door to its maximum adjustment using the central plastic screw If water remains inside the dishwasher check that the drain hose is not kinked the drain siphon is not obstructed the dishwasher filters are not clogged If the dishes are not bei...

Page 40: ...rder to dry If the dishes show signs of streaking staining etc check that the rinse aid dispenser setting is not too high If there are visible traces of rust inside the tank the tank is made of steel and therefore any rust marks are due to external elements fragments of rust from the water pipes pots cutlery etc Special products are commercially available to remove such marks check that the amount...

Page 41: ...atch D 2 If necessary raise it by adjusting the plastic screw V next to the catch 3 Check the condition of the lock hook if it has not triggered reference N the door opens and closes normally If it has triggered reference S close the door with force until it resets open and close the door ...

Page 42: ...ng the above troubleshooting instructions the problem persists call the nearest After Sales Centre WARNING any operations performed on the appliance by unauthorised persons are not covered by the warranty and shall be paid for by the user ...

Page 43: ...n The water is not heated or the heating parameters are not correct Repeat the washing program if the problem persists contact the after sales service E4 Water temperature monitoring malfunction Interrupt the program and switch off the dishwasher Switch the dishwasher back on program it again and start the washing cycle If the problem persists contact the after sales service E5 Water intake malfun...

Page 44: ... intake system malfunction Contact the after sales service E11 Wash motor pump does not work Light off Light on Light flashing If an alarm occurs the appliance interrupts the program in progress and signals a fault Alarms E1 E2 E3 E4 E8 and E9 interrupt the current program immediately The E5 E6 alarms interrupts the running program once the cause is resolved it will bring bach the execution of the...