Smeg KAB45-1 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL DISHWASHER ...

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Contents 29 1. Safety and operating instructions __________________________30 2. Installation and hook-up _________________________________33 3. Description of the controls________________________________35 4. Operating instructions _________________...

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Safety instructions 30 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, CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN...

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Safety instructions 31 • AFTER INSTALLATION, THE PLUG MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE. • IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE POWER CORD, HAVE IT REPLACED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. • AFTER CHANGING THE POWER CORD, MAKE SURE THAT THE BRACKET WHICH SECURES THE ...

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Safety instructions 32 LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN MAY CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTING PEOPLE AT RISK. DO NOT DRINK THE WATER RESIDUES WHICH MAY BE PRESENT INSIDE THE DISHES OR DISHWASHER AT THE END OF THE WASHING PROG...

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Installation instructions 33 2. Installation and hook-up Remove the polystyrene basket retainers. Position the appliance in the desired place of installation. The back or sides of the dishwasher may be placed up against walls or other furniture units...

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Installation instructions 34 CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY Connect the intake hose to a cold water supply with ¾” gas thread, inserting the filter A supplied with the dishwasher. Take care to screw the hose firmly into place with your hands an...

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User instructions 35 3. Description of the controls 3.1 Front panel All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the front panel. 1 WASHING PROGRAM SELECTOR 2 ON/OFF BUTTON 3 ECO 55°C PROGRAMS BUTTON 4 HEAVY PROGRAM BUTTON 5 RAPID PROGRAM BUTTON...

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User instructions 36 TABLE OF PROGRAMS AMOUNT OF DETERGENT SWITCH CYCLE AND BUTTON TYPE AND DEGREE OF DIRT ON DISHES PROGRAM SEQUENCE GRAMS SOAK 1 _ Pans and dishes while waiting for load to be completed Cold prewash _ HEAVY 2 HEAVY (65°C) Heavily s...

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User instructions 37 The washing cycle will not take place if the dishwasher door is left open or not properly closed. TABLE FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES Reference standard EN 50242 Reference program (**) Selector on 3 + 55°C Load 9 place-s...

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User instructions 38 CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM To cancel the program in progress the dishwasher must be switched off by pressing the ON/OFF key (2) . Turn the program selector to SOAK and wait for the dishwasher to start. On completion of t...

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User instructions 39 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 inter...

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User instructions 40 4. Operating instructions Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as follows: • Adjust the water softening system; • Add the regenerating salt; • Add the rinse aid and detergent. 4.1 Using th...

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User instructions 41 • 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, t...

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User instructions 42 WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS German Degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) SETTING 0 - 4 0 - 7 Setting N. 1 NO SALT 5 - 9 8 - 15 Setting N. 1 10 - 17 16 - 30 Setting N. 2 18 - 26 31 - 45 Setting N. 3 27 - 35 46 - 60 Setting ...

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User instructions 43 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 inn...

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User instructions 44 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 HEAVY program...

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User instructions 45 • The market offers liquid and powder detergents with differing chemical compositions, which may contain phosphates, or be phosphate-free but contain natural enzymes. - Detergents containing phosphates are more effective agains...

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User instructions 46 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 constrain...

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User instructions 47 Items which are not dishwasher-safe: • Wooden dishes, pots or pans: these may be damaged by the high washing temperatures. • Handcrafted items: these are rarely suitable for washing in a dishwasher. The relatively high water ...

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User instructions 48 4.4 Using the baskets The dishwasher has a capacity of 9 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�...

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User instructions 49 CUTLERY BASKET The cutlery should be arranged in an orderly manner inside the basket, with the handles pointing downwards. Take care during loading to avoid injury from the knife blades. The basket is suitable for all types of cu...

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User instructions 50 LOADING THE UPPER BASKET Load the dishes with the top side facing forwards; cups and concave containers should always be loaded with the opening facing down. The left side of the basket can be loaded with cups and glasses on two ...

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User instructions 51 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...

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User instructions 52 CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT • The filter H should be periodically removed and inspected, and if necessary, cleaned. To remove the filter, take hold of the handle and turn clockwise, then lift upwards. • Then separate parts ...

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User instructions 53 BEFORE STARTING THE DISHWASHER AFTER PROLONGED DISUSE: • Check that there are no deposits of sludge or rust inside the water pipe: if there are, allow the water to run from the water supply tap for a few minutes. • Plug the p...

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User instructions 54 If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check that: • there is rinse aid inside the special container; • the rinse aid dispenser setting is correct; • the detergent used is of good quality and has not lost its effectivene...

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