Smeg PLA6448N2 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS

Contents

Description of the controls ________________________________2

Operating instructions___________________________________ 13

Cleaning and maintenance_______________________________26

Troubleshooting _______________________________________ 30

Thank you for choosing one of our products.

You are advised to read this manual carefully; it contains all the

information you need about the right conditions for the proper, safe use

of your dishwasher.

The individual sections are laid out 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 the long term.

This user-friendly manual will provide answers to all your questions

about use of the dishwasher.

USER INSTRUCTIONS: these consist of recommendations for using the

appliance, a description of its controls and of the correct cleaning and

maintenance procedures.

User instructions

1. Description of the controls

1.1 Front panel

All the dishwasher control are grouped on the front panel. Programming

and option selection are only possible with the door closed.

1 ON/OFF BUTTON

2 START/PAUSE BUTTON

3 SELECTION PROGRAMS BUTTON

4 PROGRAMS LIGHTS

WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT ON INDICATOR LIGHT

The light flashes to indicate that the appliance is in “water

hardness adjustment” mode.

SALT WARNIN LIGHT (on some models only)

If the symbol is present, illumination of this light denotes a

regenerating salt warning level.

6 NO RINSE AID LIGHT (some models only)

7 OPTIONS (on some models only)

8 RECESSED DOOR HANDLE

User instructions

<<OPTIONS(7)>>

Depending on the model, this zone may contain one or more of the

following options, identified by the relative symbols and described in

more detail in the relevant sections of the manual.

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).

Flexi Tabs

Option recommended for the use of multi-function tablet

detergent.

HYCLEAN

Adds a final antibacterial rinse to the selected program.

Spread HALF LOAD WASH

Allows washing of just a few dishes placed in both baskets.

PROGRAM DELAY

Allows the program to be set to start with a delay of 3, 6 or 9

hours.

PROGRAMS TABLE

The manual contains the programs table for several models. To find the

table for your dishwasher, compare the program symbols at the top of the

table with those on your control panel.

User instructions

PROGRAMS TABLE

PROGRAMME

NUMBER

& SYMBOL

LOAD CROCKERY AND

CUTLERY

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

DURATION

CONSUMPTION

MINUTES

(1)

WATER

LITRES

POWER

KWh (1)

SOAK

Pans and dishes awaiting

completion of the load Cold prewash

15 3,5 0,02

2 RAPID

Dishes with light dirt,

washed immediately after

use

Wash at 38°C

Rinse at 50°C

6,5 0,70

ECO (*)

EN 50242

Dishes with normal dirt,

even with dried-on

residues

Cold prewash

Wash at 45°C

Rinse at 65°C

Dry

** ** **

4 NORMAL

IEC/DIN***

Dishes with normal dirt,

even with dried-on

residues

Cold prewash

Wash at 65°C

Cold rinse

Rinse at 70°C

Dry

115

13,5 1,35

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

150

15,5 1,70

The

ULTRA CLEAN

program terminate with an extra anti-bacteria rinse that ensures

a further reduction in the bacteria level. If the temperature falls during this stage of

the program (e.g. because the door is opened or due to a power blackout), the

program lights flash to warn that the anti-bacteria effect is not guaranteed.

IMPORTANT: see “NOTES AND REFERENCES” table on the following pages.

If the dishwasher door is open or not properly closed, the washing cycle

will not start.

User instructions

PROGRAMS TABLE

PROGRAMME

NUMBER

& SYMBOL

LOAD CROCKERY AND

CUTLERY

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

DURATION

CONSUMPTION

MINUTES

(1)

WATER

LITRES

POWER

KWh (1)

SOAK

Pans and dishes awaiting

completion of the load Cold prewash

15 3,5 0,02

2 RAPID

Dishes with light dirt,

washed immediately after

use

Wash at 38°C

Rinse at 50°C

6,5 0,70

ECO (*)

EN 50242

Dishes with normal dirt,

even with dried-on

residues

Cold prewash

Wash at 45°C

Rinse at 65°C

Dry

** ** **

4 NORMAL

IEC/DIN***

Dishes with normal dirt,

even with dried-on

residues

Cold prewash

Wash at 65°C

Cold rinse

Rinse at 70°C

Dry

115

13,5 1,35

5 SUPER

****

Very dirty pans and

dishes, even with dried-on

residues.

Hot prewash

Wash at 70°C

Cold rinse (2)

Rinse at 70°C

Dry

135

15,5 1,60

IMPORTANT: see “NOTES AND REFERENCES” table on the following pages.

If the dishwasher door is open or not properly closed, the washing cycle

will not start.

User instructions

PROGRAMS TABLE

PROGRAMME

NUMBER

& SYMBOL

LOAD CROCKERY AND

CUTLERY

PROGRAM

PROGRESS

DURATION

CONSUMPTION

MINUTES

(1)

WATER

LITRES

POWER

KWh (1)

SOAK

Pans and dishes awaiting

completion of the load Cold prewash

15 3,5 0,02

2 RAPID

Dishes with light dirt,

washed immediately after

use

Wash at 38°C

Rinse at 50°C

6,5 0,70

ECO (*)

EN 50242

Dishes with normal dirt,

even with dried-on

residues

Cold prewash

Wash at 45°C

Rinse at 65°C

Dry

** ** **

4 HALF LOAD

Half load of dishes with

normal dirt, washed

immediately after use.

Wash at 65°C

Cold rinse

Rinse at 70°C

Dry

11 1,20

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

150

15,5 1,70

The

ULTRA CLEAN

program terminate with an extra anti-bacteria rinse that ensures

a further reduction in the bacteria level. If the temperature falls during this stage of

the program (e.g. because the door is opened or due to a power blackout), the

program lights flash to warn that the anti-bacteria effect is not guaranteed.

IMPORTANT: see “NOTES AND REFERENCES” table on the following pages.

If the dishwasher door is open or not properly closed, the washing cycle

will not start.

User instructions

NOTES AND REFERENCES

Only

run the soak program with half loads.

Options cannot be used with the soak program.

* Standard programme under

EN 50242

** See information sheet provided

***

IEC/DIN

reference programme.

**** Reference program for laboratories: Detergent:

20g

in the

dispenser

10g

the door or tablet. Configuration: see photo in “Using the baskets”.

(1) The cycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the water

and room temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes.

(2) 1 or 2 cold rinses depending on the model.

REFERENCES for the ENERGY LABEL supplied with the dishwasher:

- 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

programmes table), which is the most effective in terms of combined energy

and water consumption. The programme is recommended for dishes with a

normal level of dirt.

- Energy consumption in “sleep” mode = 0.02 W.

- Energy consumption in “on” mode = 1.5 W.

- Drying efficiency class on a scale from “G” (minimum efficiency) to “A”

(maximum efficiency).

User instructions

1.2 Washing programs

The dishwasher is equipped with a control panel, described in chapter

"3. Description of the controls", from which it is possible to carry out all

the power switch-on, switch-off and programming operations.

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

obstruction.

•The dishwasher door is securely closed.

SWITCHING ON

When the ON/OFF button (1) is pressed, the dishwasher switches on.

The indicator lights will display the dishwasher's "status".

PROGRAMMING

Programming operations are only possible with the door closed.

As long as the door is open, the PROGRAMS (4) lights remain off.

PROGRAM SELECTION

Press the

PROGRAM SELECTION

button

(3)

several times until the light

of the program required comes on.

STARTING THE PROGRAM

To start the dishwasher, press the START/PAUSE button (2) for a few

seconds, until the light of the selected program starts to flash

(confirmation beep).

The light will flash as long as the program is in progress, to indicate that

it is being performed.

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