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WARNINGS

DO NOT INHALE OR SWALLOW DETERGENT AS THIS MAY CAUSE 

BURNS AND/OR PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE NOSE, MOUTH AND 

THROAT, AND EVEN LEADING TO SUFFOCATION; KEEP DETERGENT 

AWAY FROM YOUR EYES. IF ONE OF THE ABOVE SITUATIONS OCCURS, 

SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY.

TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH DE-

TERGENT, FILL THE DISHWASHER JUST BEFORE STARTING THE WORK 

PROGRAM AND THEN KEEP THE DETERGENT OUT OF THE REACH OF 

CHILDREN.

THIS DISHWASHER MUST BE USED BY ADULTS. USE BY PERSONS WITH

REDUCED MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES IS ONLY PER-

MITTED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR 

THEIR SAFETY.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO APPROACH AND/OR PLAY IN OR ON 

THE DISHWASHER. THE APPLIANCE MAY CONTAIN RESIDUES OF DE-

TERGENT WHICH CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE EYES, 

MOUTH AND THROAT, AS WELL AS POSSIBLE DEATH BY SUFFOCA-

TION; IF THE ABOVE OCCURS, SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDI-

ATELY. 

BEWARE; IT IS POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN TO GET TRAPPED INSIDE THE

DISHWASHER!

DO NOT INTRODUCE SOLVENTS SUCH AS ALCOHOL OR TURPENTINE

WHICH MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.

DO NOT POUR POWDER AND/OR LIQUID DETERGENT INTO THE 

RINSEAID CONTAINER AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE CONTAINER.

DO NOT POUR POWDER AND/OR LIQUID DETERGENT INTO THE 

WASTER SOFTENER TANK AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE TANK.

DO  NOT  USE  INDUSTRIAL  DETERGENTS  AS THIS  MAY  DAMAGE 

THE  APPLIANCE  AND/OR  TRIGGER  VIOLENT  CHEMICAL  REAC-

TIONS (E.G. EXPLOSIVE GAS).

DO  NOT  LOAD  DISHES  THAT  ARE  SOILED  WITH  ASH,  WAX  OR 

PAINTS.

DO NOT INTRODUCE ITEMS IN HEAT-SENSITIVE PLASTIC, SUCH AS 

DISPOSABLE  CUTLERY  OR  PLATES,  AS THESE  MAY  BECOME  DE-

FORMED. DO NOT WASH OBJECTS IN PLASTIC UNLESS THEY ARE 

MARKED “DISHWASHER  PROOF”  OR  THE  LIKE.  FOR  UNMARKED 

OBJECTS, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE MANUFACTURER; 

IF  NO  INFORMATION  IS  AVAILABLE,  DO  NOT  WASH  THESE  OB-

JECTS IN THE DISHWASHER.

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WARNINGS

DO NOT INTRODUCE ANIMALS INTO THE DISHWASHER.

WHEN OPENING THE DISHWASHER DOOR DURING A CYCLE THERE IS

A RISK OF SCALDING DUE TO THE HEAT CONTAINED INSIDE; DO NOT

GET IN THE WAY OF THE STEAM LEAVING THE APPLIANCE AND DO 

NOT TOUCH THE COMPONENTS INSIDE.

WAIT 20 MINUTES AFTER THE END OF THE WASHING CYCLE OR AFTER

INTERRUPTING IT BEFORE REMOVING THE DISHES IN ORDER TO AL-

LOW THEM TO DRY.

IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, HYDROGEN MAY BE GENERATED INSIDE 

A HOT WATER SYSTEM THAT HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR OVER TWO 

WEEKS.

HYDROGEN IS AN EXPLOSIVE GAS.

 IF THE HOT WATER SYSTEM 

HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR TWO WEEKS OR MORE, OPEN ALL THE HOT 

WATER TAPS AND ALLOW THE WATER TO RUN FOR A FEW MINUTES 

BEFORE USING THE DISHWASHER. THIS WILL DISCHARGE ANY HY-

DROGEN BUILDUPS. 

AS THIS GAS IS FLAMMABLE, DO NOT SMOKE 

OR USE NAKED FLAMES WHILE PERFORMING THIS OPERATION.

LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN OPEN 

MAY CAUSE THE APPLIANCE TO OVERTURN, PUTTING PEOPLE 

AT RISK. NEVER LEAVE THE DISHWASHER DOOR OPEN; PEOPLE 

MIGHT TRIP OVER IT.

DO NOT LEAN AGAINST OR STAND ON THE DISHWASHER RACKS.

DO NOT DRINK THE WATER RESIDUES WHICH MAY BE PRESENT IN-

SIDE THE DISHES OR DISHWASHER.

KNIVES OR OTHER SHARP”ENDED COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE 

PLACED IN THE CUTLERY BASKET BLADE”DOWN, OR LAID HORIZON-

TAL IN THE UPPER RACK. TAKE CARE NOT TO CUT YOURSELF AND EN-

SURE THAT THEY DO NOT PROJECT FROM THE RACK.

POSITION SHARP/POINTED OBJECTS SO AS TO PREVENT THEM FROM

DAMAGING THE DOOR GASKETS.

DO NOT OPERATE THE DISHWASHER UNLESS ALL THE OUTER PANELS

HAVE BEEN POSITIONED CORRECTLY.

DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE DISHWASHER CONTROLS.

Summary of Contents for ST8246U

Page 1: ...G GU UI ID DE E F FO OR R U US SI IN NG G T TH HE E D DI IS SH HW WA AS SH HE ER R A AN ND D T TH HE E W WA AS SH HI IN NG G P PR RO OG GR RA AM MS S INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...m on some models only 18 5 2 1 Adding the rinse aid 21 5 2 2 Adjusting the rinse aid dispenser setting 21 5 2 3 Adding the detergent 22 5 3 General warnings and recommendations 24 5 4 Using the racks...

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Page 5: ...all the dishwasher functions Useful advice is provided for the use of racks spray arms containers and filters WARNINGS a list of warnings concerning safety and use of the dish washer INSTALLATION INST...

Page 6: ...arnings which if not observed may compromise personal safety or dam age the appliance DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION This symbol highlights informa tion and warnings of an electrical nature which if not obse...

Page 7: ...r e p p u e h t n o d e p u o r g e r a s l o r t n o c r e h s a w h s i d e h t l l A dishwasher can only be switched on programmed switched off etc with the door open A brief description see tab 2...

Page 8: ...fitted on some models Shows the appliance has run out salt 4 Add rinse aid indicator light only fitted on some models Shows the appliance has run out of rinse aid 5 Quick time option button Press thi...

Page 9: ...inse at 66 C 150 8 F Dry 100 12 l 3 17 gal 0 7 5 EXTREME WASH ETL SANITATION LISTED Very dirty pans and dishes including dried on residue Hot prewash Wash at 70 C 158 F 2 cold rinses Rinse at 70 C 158...

Page 10: ...nforms to NSF std 184 and is certi ed by INTERTEK with the ETL SANITATION LISTED When the Sanitized light shine it means that the dishwasher and its contents have been saniti zed according to the requ...

Page 11: ...ashing program make sure that The water supply tap is open The correct amount of detergent has been added to the dis penser to add detergent see the instructions in the general manual The spray arms a...

Page 12: ...TIME OPTION button light comes on after selecting the pro gram required The option is automatically deactivated at the end of the program m a r g o r p f o d n E 3 2 2 The end of the program is signal...

Page 13: ...tem s such as saucepans non stick pans and plastic containers Increases the hot rinse temperature and can be used in programmes featuring a nal drying phase see programmes table PROGRAM DELAY availabl...

Page 14: ...to ash and a beep will indicate that the cycle has not terminated Wait for about 1 minute before closing the door and continuing with the program When the door closes the program will start from where...

Page 15: ...5 until the preset value appears followed by a dot normally 3 Release the button and then press it again and again until the required value is displayed as indicated in the table see tab 2 03 The 6 po...

Page 16: ...pears the pro gram delay is being displayed FIG 2 05 Water hardness table see tab 2 03 WATER HARDNESS SETTING German degrees D French degrees F American degrees grains galls 0 4 0 7 0 4 5 0 15 5 8 25...

Page 17: ...kip the drying cycle by opening the door after washing the air and the residue heat will dry the dishes to perfection 3 1 Reducing the consumption of detergent and respecting the environment i v n e e...

Page 18: ...h it back on again program a new cycle and press start If the problem persists contact the technical assistance service E3 Water heating malfunction The water is not heated or is incorrectly heated Re...

Page 19: ...back on again program a new cycle and press start If the problem persists contact the technical assistance service E9 Water intake system malfunction Contact the technical assistance service Tab 4 01b...

Page 20: ...water softening system add the regenerating salt add the rinse aid and detergent 5 1 Using the water softening system The amount of scale contained in the water water hardness index can cause whit ish...

Page 21: ...ing the warranty will be invalidated Only use regenerating salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers If us ing salt tablets do not fill the container completely Do not use table salt as it co...

Page 22: ...etergent dispenser ref A fig 5 03 is on the left and the rinse aid dispenser ref B fig 5 03 is on the right A B WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SOAK PROGRAM BEFORE EVERY WASHING CYCLE IT IS NECESSARY TO ADD...

Page 23: ...indicator becomes clear again or when the rinse aid warning light illuminates see Description of controls manual Replace the cover ref A fig 5 04 by turning it in a clockwise direction until it is ful...

Page 24: ...dding the detergent DO NOT INHALE OR SWALLOW DETERGENT AS THIS MAY CAUSE BURNS AND OR PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE NOSE MOUTH AND THROAT AND EVEN LEADING TO SUFFOCATION KEEP DETERGENT AWAYFROMYOUREYES IFON...

Page 25: ...operation of the dishwasher Add the correct amount of detergent An insuffici t amount of detergent will result in a partial removal of dirt from the dishes whereas an excessive amount is wasteful and...

Page 26: ...he option if available for washing small amounts of dishes it saves water and electricity When using this function only load the rack se the other rack must remain empty There is no need to pre wash t...

Page 27: ...num dishes items made from anodized aluminum may lose their col or Silverware silver items may stain Glass and crystal in general glass and crystal objects can be washed in the dishwasher However cert...

Page 28: ...t g n i s U USER INSTRUCTION Fig 5 07 The dishwasher has a capacity of 13 place settings including serving dishes Examples of loading 13 place settings in the upper rack see g 5 07 and in the lower r...

Page 29: ...ld there fore be used for the toughest items with a heavier degree of soiling All types and combinations of loads are permitted provided that the dishes pots and pans are arranged with all the soiled...

Page 30: ...s d n a t r e s s e d s e t a l p p u o s s e t a l p t a d a o l y l l u f e r a C ing them vertically Pots pans and their covers must be loaded upside down When loading soup plates and dessert bowls...

Page 31: ...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 cutlery except those...

Page 32: ...stemmed glass holder on the left to use simply lift and x onto the hooks provided Cutlery racks on the right designed for knives and teaspoons for teaspo ons pull out the sliding support The racks ca...

Page 33: ...ng forward cups bowls etc must always be facing downwar ds The left hand side of the rack can be loaded with two layers of cups and glasses The centre can be filled with plates and side plates fitted...

Page 34: ...also possible with the rack loaded but in this case when lowering the rack it should be held steady with one hand to avoid knocking the dishes A B D C Fig 5 16 Adjusting the upper rack The upper rack...

Page 35: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS 33 EN EN 29 USER INSTRUCTION 6 6 1...

Page 36: ...carefully replace them in their seats checking that their rotary movement is in no way impeded if this is not the case make sure they have been mounted properly Removing the spray arms To remove the u...

Page 37: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS 35 EN EN 31 A USER INSTRUCTION Fig 6 02 Fig 6 03 A B Fig 5 02 Fig 5 03...

Page 38: ...5 05 from the underside to remove it from the micro filter separate the two parts which make up the plastic centre filter by pressing the body of the filter in the zone shown by the arrows ref B fig 5...

Page 39: ...lock hydraulic components or foul the spray arm nozzles It is essential to thoroughly clean the filters according to the above in structions the dishwasher cannot function if the filters are clogged C...

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Page 41: ...39 EN WARNINGS EN 35 USER INSTRUCTION...

Page 42: ...UENCY INTERFERENCE THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE WASHING AND DRYING OF DISHES ANY OTHER USE SHALL BE CONSIDERED IMPROPER THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR USES OTH...

Page 43: ...ED IN CHAPTER 3 THEMANUFACTURERDECLINESALLRESPONSIBILITYFORDAM AGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE TO EARTH THE APPLIANCE OR FROM A DEFECTIVE EARTH CON NECTION ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE...

Page 44: ...ND THROAT AS WELL AS POSSIBLE DEATH BY SUFFOCA TION IF THE ABOVE OCCURS SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDI ATELY BEWARE IT IS POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN TO GET TRAPPED INSIDE THE DISHWASHER DO NOT INTRODUCE SO...

Page 45: ...EFORE USING THE DISHWASHER THIS WILL DISCHARGE ANY HY DROGENBUILDUPS ASTHISGASISFLAMMABLE DONOTSMOKE OR USE NAKED FLAMES WHILE PERFORMING THIS OPERATION LEANING OR SITTING ON THE DISHWASHER DOOR WHEN...

Page 46: ...OUT BY THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE CONCERNING SAFETY AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ANY TECHNICAL CHECKS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED EX CLUSIVELY BY A TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN REPAIRS CARRIED OUT BY UNAUTHOR...

Page 47: ...AMPERING WITH EVEN A SINGLE COMPONENT OF THE APPLI ANCE OR FROM THE USE OF UNORIGINAL SPARE PARTS IF IN DOUBT ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL CON TACT THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE DO NOT USE STE...

Page 48: ...UNDERNEATH A CERAMIC HOB IS AB SOLUTELY FORBIDDEN A DISHWASHER CAN BE BUILT IN UNDER NEATH A CONVENTIONAL HOB PROVIDED THERE IS NO BREAK IN THE KITCHEN WORKTOP AND THE DISHWASHER AND HOB ARE IN STALL...

Page 49: ...FIT THE PLUG INTO A SUIT ABLE SOCKET INSTALLED AND EARTHED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS IN FORCE IN THE COUNTRY OF INSTALLATION ANINCORRECTLYCONNECTEDEARTHWIREMAYGENERATETHERISK OF ELECTROCUTION IF IN...

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