Smeg STA945-2, Manual

Page 1: ...s which provide a step by step description of the dishwasher functions with clear instructions accompanied by detailed illustrations Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets spray arms containers filters washing programs and for operating the controls Follow the recommended cleaning procedures to ensure that your dishwasher always remains in perfect working order This manual pr...

Page 2: ...NNER 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 AND TAKE THEM TO THE NEAREST SORTED WASTE COLLECTION CENTRE THE APPLIANCE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH AN EARTH CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS IN FORC...

Page 3: ...TO A SORTED WASTE COLLECTION CENTRE IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT DISCONNECT THE DISHWASHER FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND SHUT OFF THE WATER TAP THEN CALL IN A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN DO NOT USE APPLIANCES WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TRANSIT IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR DEALER THE APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR BY A QUALIF...

Page 4: ...ENT OF DAMAGE TO THE WATER INTAKE HOSE DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND FROM THE WATER SUPPLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER PERFORM A QUICK TEST OF THE APPLIANCE FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW IF THE DISHWASHER FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY DISCONNECT IT FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTRE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR...

Page 5: ...ation 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 2 1 Water supply connection Preventing the risk of clogging or damage if the water pipe is new or has not been used for a long time before connecting to the water supply check that ...

Page 6: ...e it inside the kitchen sink using the plastic support provided taking care not to crush or excessively bend the hose It is important to prevent the hose from coming loose and falling For this purpose the plastic support is equipped with a hole for tying it to the wall or water tap The free end should be positioned at a height of between 30 and 100 cm and should never be submerged in water If a ho...

Page 7: ...lumination of this light denotes the program selected and the occurrence of a fault troubleshooting 3 PROGRAM SELECTION button By pressing this button in sequence it is possible to select the desired program 4 SALT WARNING LIGHT certain models only Illumination of this light signals that salt container is empty 5 RINSE AID WARNING LIGHT certain models only Illumination of this light signals that r...

Page 8: ...e machine will automatically begin the washing program after the sounding of the acoustic device PROGRAMME NUMBER SYMBOL LOAD CROCKERY AND CUTLERY PROGRAM PROGRESS 1 SOAK Pans and dishes awaiting a further wash Cold prewash 2 DELICATE Wash immediately after use for dishes with light dirt Wash at 45 C Cold rinse Rinse at 67 C Dry 3 BIO EN 50242 Wash immediately after use for dishes with normal dirt...

Page 9: ... Amount of detergent 25 g Rinse aid setting Depending on the model 3 4 or 4 6 EN 50242 The upper basket must be set in the low position 3 2 Washing programs Before starting a washing program make sure that The water supply tap is open 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 obstructi...

Page 10: ...few seconds until the indicator lights for programs 4 and 5 illuminate simultaneously Close the door After approximately 1 minute the dishwasher will advance to the end of cycle CHANGING THE PROGRAM To change the program in progress simply open the door and select a new program When the door is closed the dishwasher will automatically select the new program ...

Page 11: ... from dishes that are more resistant to aggressive detergents and high temperatures do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes If it is necessary to open dishwasher door during the washing cycle there will be a 1 minute delay before the program can be resumed After correctly closing the door the washing program will start again from where it was interrupted This operation may negatively affe...

Page 12: ... 20 washing cycles The salt container can hold approximately 1 5 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 dishwashe...

Page 13: ...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 device for the user to adjust the water softening system according to the hardness of the water supply The sett...

Page 14: ...or 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 deter...

Page 15: ...o remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to the formation of excess foam ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness However it possible to change the setting by turning the dispenser s selector to the desired position the amount of rinse aid dispensed is proportional to the selector position The setting must be increased when the wa...

Page 16: ...important to use a good quality detergent 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 formulated for washing dishes by hand because they produce a great deal of foam and m...

Page 17: ...orine free detergents Also available are tablet detergents which state that that no salt or rinse aid is required In some cases these detergents might not give good results especially with short and or low temperature washing cycles If performance problems e g a white coating on the tank or dishes poor drying dirt on dishes at the end of the wash are noted users are advised to return to convention...

Page 18: ... the dishes under running water before loading them into the baskets since this only wastes water Correct loading of the dishes helps ensure optimal washing results 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 th...

Page 19: ...ain Aluminium dishes items made from anodised aluminium may lose their colour Silverware silver items may stain Glass and crystal in general glass and crystal objects can be washed in the dishwasher However certain types of glass and crystal may become dull and lose their clearness after many washings Therefore for these items we recommend using the least aggressive program available Decorated ite...

Page 20: ...at 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 full use of the space in the basket when large dishes are loaded some models have tilting plate supports With tilting supports LOADING THE LOWER BASKET Carefully load flat plates soup plates dessert and serving dishes positioning them vertically Pots pa...

Page 21: ...nd cooking knives can be placed in the upper basket making sure that the knife blades do not protrude from the basket UPPER BASKET It is recommended to load the upper basket with small or medium sized items such as glasses small plates tea or coffee cups shallow bowls and light objects made from heat resistant plastic If the upper basket is used in the lowermost position it can also be loaded with...

Page 22: ...ght plates and saucers can be slotted verticalli into the forks Loading examples ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET The upper basket can be adjusted in two positions according to the user s needs and according to the height of the dishes in the lower basket Proceed as follows turn the retainer E on both runners right and left through 90 remove the basket lift the basket and fit the smaller pairs of wheels...

Page 23: ...ing 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 the water intake hose back into position CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS The spray arms can be easily removed for periodic cleaning of the nozzles to prevent possible clogging Wash them under running water and carefully...

Page 24: ...NERAL WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECT MAINTENANCE The filters should be cleaned under running water using a stiff brush It is essential to thoroughly clean the filters according to the above instructions the dishwasher cannot function if the filters are clogged Carefully replace the filters in their seats to avoid damaging the wash pump PROLONGED DISUSE Run the soak program twice in succe...

Page 25: ... connected to the electrical power supply there is no power failure the water tap is open the dishwasher door is properly closed 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 being cleaned properly check that the correct amount of detergent has been added there is regene...

Page 26: ... 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 t o remove such marks check that the amount of detergent being used is correct Certain detergents can be more corrosive than others check that the cap of the salt container is securely closed and that the water softening set...

Page 27: ...ustomer technical service centre E4 The temperature monitoring system has failed Switch the dishwasher off switch it back on and restart the washing program If the alarm recurs call the After Sales Service E5 The dishwasher fails to draw water Ensure the plumbing connections are in order and that the water supply tap is open E6 The dishwasher fails to drain Check that the drain hose is not kinked ...

Page 28: ...47 449 mm Depth measured flush with the outer edge of the control panel 570 mm Height from 820 mm to 870 mm Capacity 9 Standard place settings Water supply pressure min 50 max 900 KPa min 0 5 max 9 bar Electrical characteristics See rating plate ...