Smeg ST4523IN, User Manual

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Problem Possible cause and solution
The interior of the appliance is
wet.
• This is not a defect of the appliance. Humidity conden‐
sates on the appliance walls.
Unusual foam during washing. • Use the detergent designed specifically for dishwashers.
• Use a detergent from a different manufacturer.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes under running water.
Traces of rust on cutlery. • There is too much salt in the water used for washing.
Refer to "The water softener".
• Silver and stainless steel cutlery were placed together.
Do not place silver and stainless steel items close to‐
gether.
There are residues of deter‐
gent in the dispenser at the
end of the programme.
• The detergent tablet was stuck in the dispenser and was
not washed away by water.
• Water cannot wash away the detergent from the dis‐
penser. Make sure that the spray arms are not blocked
or clogged.
• Make sure that items in the baskets do not impede the
lid of the detergent dispenser from opening.
Odours inside the appliance. • Refer to "Internal cleaning".
• Start the Self Clean programme with a descaler or a
cleaning product designed for dishwashers.
Limescale deposits on the ta‐
bleware, on the tub and on the
inside of the door.
• The level of salt is low, check the refill indicator.
• The cap of the salt container is loose.
• Your tap water is hard. Refer to "The water softener".
• Use salt and set regeneration of the water softener even
when multi-functional tablets are used. Refer to "The
water softener".
• Start the Self Clean programme with a descaler de‐
signed for dishwashers.
• If limescale deposits persist, clean the appliance with
the suitable detergents.
• Try a different detergent.
• Contact the detergent manufacturer.
Dull, discoloured or chipped
tableware.
• Make sure that only dishwasher-safe items are washed
in the appliance.
• Load and unload the basket carefully. Refer to the bas‐
ket loading leaflet.
• Place delicate items in the upper basket.
• Activate the option to ensure special care for glass‐
ware and delicate items.
Refer to "Before first use",
"Daily use", or "Hints and
tips" for other possible causes.
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