Smeg STU8623 - User Manual

Warnings 1.1 Disposal The appliance does not contain substances in quantities sufficient to be considered hazardous to health and the environment, in accordance with current European directives: To dispose of the appliance:  Remove the washing compartment door.  Cut the power cable,  Make the loc...

Installation 2. INSTALLATION AND HOOK-UP 2.1 Technical characteristics Water supply pressure min. 0,05 - max. 0,9 MPa (min. 0.5 – max. 9 bar) Water supply temperature max. 140°F – 60°C Capacity 12-13 standard place settings Class of protection against moisture IPX0 Protection against electric shock ...

Installation 2.2 General Information  This appliance may be placed up against walls or other furniture units.  If the appliance is installed near a heat source, fit a special insulating panel to prevent overheating and malfunction of the appliance.  To facilitate the installation procedure, the i...

Installation 2.3 Water supply connection 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 and then complete by tightening about ¼ of a t...

Installation DRAIN CONNECTION Insert the dishwasher’s drain hose into a drain pipe having a diameter of at least 4 cm (1"37/64) , or alternatively, place it inside the kitchen sink using the plastic support provided, taking care not to crush or excessively bend the hose. It is important to preve...

Installation 2.4 Electrical connection  Check that the voltage and the frequency of the mains match the ratings on the name plate of the appliance positioned on the inner edge of the door.  This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk ...

Installation  Do not use adaptors or shunt connections in order to avoid the possibility of overheating or burning. The power cable must be replaced by the manufacturer or by an Authorized Service Centre.

User instructions 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS 3.1 Upper panel All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel. Switch-on, programming, switch-off, etc. procedures are only possible when the door is open. The panel shown is only a guideline example. 1 ON/OFF BUTTON Press this button to ...

User instructions Information displayed no Scheduled program duration no Remaining program time 1 - 9 hours Delayed start E Error message 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 wai...

User instructions 3.2 Washing programs Before starting a washing program make sure that:  The water supply tap is open.  The softener container contains regenerating salt.  The correct amount of detergent has been added to the dispenser.  The baskets have been correctly loaded.  The spray arms ...

User instructions OPTION 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 are disabled a...

User instructions Dry Assist ( if present) It starts automatically if the selected program is compatible with the option. It can be disabled before starting the program. The door opens automatically, allowing the dishes to be dried perfectly even at low rinse temperatures, and therefore resulting in...

User instructions Delay (if present) Allows you to program the dishwasher cycle to start during the required time period (e.g. night). Press the DELAY button to activate the option. A delay of 1 hour is shown on the display. Pressing the button repeatedly will allow you to select the required delay ...

User instructions TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT  Always use the dishwasher with a full load.  Do not wash the dishes in running water.  Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of load.  Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing.  If available, connect th...

User instructions 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 the water softening system The amount of scale contained in the wat...

User instructions  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 ...

User instructions WATER HARDNESS TABLE WATER HARDNESS SETTINGS German degrees (°dH) French degrees (°dH) 0 – 6 0 – 11 H0 All lights off (no salt) 7 – 10 12 – 18 H1 One light on 11 – 15 19 – 27 H2 Two lights on 16 – 21 28 – 37 H3 Three lights on 22 – 28 38 – 50 H4 Four lights on 29 - 50 51 – 90 H5 Fi...

User instructions 4.2 Adding the rinse aid 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. The rinse aid helps the dishes dry faster and prevents the formation of scale deposits an...

User instructions ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER MODE Press and hold the PROGRAM SELECTION (3) button, after approximately 15 seconds the salt light flashes, keep it pressed until the rinse aid light (5) flashes and the program indicator lights (2) indicate the current setting. Then press the PRO...

User instructions 4.3 Adding the detergent  Open the detergent dispenser cover by lightly pressing the button P .  Add the detergent or tablet.  Close the cover by sliding it until it stops, indicated by a click. The dispenser will open automatically during the wash cycle. Only add the detergent ...

User instructions 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.  When a program with a hot pre-wash is selected (see program t...

User instructions 4.5 Using the baskets Capacity, including serving dishes: 12 or 13 place settings depending on model (see energy label). LOWER BASKET The lower basket receives the full force of the lower spray arm, and should therefore be used for the “toughest” items with a heavier degree of soil...

User instructions LOADING THE LOWER BASKET Carefully load flat plates, soup plates, dessert and serving dishes, positioning them vertically. Pots, pans and their covers must be loaded upside down. When loading soup plates and dessert bowls, be sure to leave a gap between them. Loading examples: UPPE...

User instructions TOP CUTLERY BASKET (on some models only) The basket is designed to take cutlery, placed in the spaces provided, and long utensils, positioned lengthwise. The “drawer” extraction system makes the basket easier to load, but it can also be taken completely off its runners by removing ...

User instructions FLEXIDUO TOP CUTLERY BASKET (on some models only) This comprises two independent sliding, pull-out tray racks for easier loading/unloading of cutlery. Various loading systems and configurations are possible. For example, tea cups can be loaded with the right-hand rack set in the lo...

User instructions 13 standard place setting TOP CUTLERY BASKET (on some models only) If the bottom basket inserts are of the fold-down type, they should be laid flat for easier loading.

User instructions UPPER BASKET EQUIPMENT (depending on the model) Cutlery tray For 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...

User instructions Fold-down shelves For mugs, cups and long objects. The ends are designed to hold long stemmed glasses When not used they can be moved to a vertical position (until a click is heard). Shelves with expandable wings For small objects, mugs and cups. They can be used either closed or o...

User instructions 5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before carrying out any work, always unplug the appliance from the electrical supply or switch off the omnipolar circuit breaker. 5.1 General warnings and recommendations Avoid the use of acidic or abrasive detergents. Clean the outer surfaces and door-l...

User instructions CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT If the dishwasher is used every day, we recommend that you clean it once a week.  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;  p...

User instructions CLEANING THE FILTER UNIT ( models with planetarium sprayer ) If the dishwasher is used every day, we recommend that you clean it once a week.  It is advisable to periodically inspect the centre filter and, if necessary, to clean it.  remove the planetarium sprayer follow the inst...

User instructions 6. TROUBLESHOOTING. WHAT TO DO IF... Fault Possible cause Solution The salt light does not turn on There is still enough salt Check the fill level The rinse aid light does not turn on There is still enough rinse aid Check the fill level Water collects at the bottom of the dishwashe...