How To Reset Smeg Dishwasher

Smeg is an iconic Italian appliance maker established by Vittorio Bertazzoni in 1948 in picturesque Guastalla, Italy. Renowned for its chic 1950s-inspired retro and cutting-edge contemporary designs, Smeg transforms everyday chores into stylish experiences. Although Smeg dishwashers are very reliable, like all electronic appliances, they can sometimes have issues. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s broken and requires service. A variety of issues can affect a dishwasher’s operation, and many can be fixed with a simple reset. Resetting a Smeg dishwasher is fast and easy to do and won’t damage the appliance.

There are two ways to reset a Smeg dishwasher: a full factory reset called a power cycle and a fast reset of just the control panel.

Here’s how to perform a full reset of a Smeg dishwasher:

Turn off the dishwasher and unplug it or turn off the breaker.
Wait 60 seconds for residual electricity to drain out of the appliance.
Plug the dishwasher back in or flip the breaker on.
Turn the dishwasher on.
Run a test cycle to see if the problem is fixed.

There are several reasons why your Smeg dishwasher may need to be reset, here are a few:

The dishwasher cycle won’t advance.
Lights keep blinking.
The dishwasher malfunctions.
There are power interruptions.
The dishwasher fails to run altogether.
The control panel is unresponsive.

Resetting your Smeg dishwasher can help resolve a variety of problems and will erase error codes, but it won’t fix mechanical issues or repair broken parts. But it’s worth trying before you resort to more expensive repairs.

How To Factory Reset Your Smeg Dishwasher

Resetting a Smeg dishwasher back to its original factory condition is a quick and easy process that can help fix lots of minor software-related issues. All you have to do is power down the appliance by unplugging it or turning off the breaker > wait 1-2 minutes for residual energy to drain from the machine > then power the dishwasher on and run a test cycle.

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Turn Off & Unplug The Dishwasher

Turn the dishwasher off and unplug it from the outlet, or flip the circuit breaker off.

If the dishwasher won’t turn off because the control panel is unresponsive, unplug it or flip the breaker while the dishwasher is still on.

2. Wait

Let the dishwasher sit unplugged for 1-2 minutes to allow residual electricity to rain from the appliance. During this time, the computer will reset itself. Leaving it unplugged for a longer time won’t cause any harm. Turning the breaker off is the best option if your dishwasher is hard-wired.

3. Restore Power

After 1-2 minutes, plug the dishwasher back into the outlet or flip the breaker on. Check the display panel for flashing lights or error codes. Give it 5-10 minutes, as it may be recomputing or running diagnostics.

If you see an error code, consult the user’s manual for further steps. If there are no signs of activity, turn the dishwasher on.

If an error code is displayed, look it up online or contact Smeg to find out what the issue is.
If there are no flashing lights or error codes, run a test cycle.

4. Run a Test Cycle

Run a test cycle to see if the reset helped. If the reset worked, your dishwasher should run normally. But if not, the problem will persist, or you’ll receive an error code. If this happens to you, your dishwasher probably has a more serious hardware-related problem.

How To Reset Smeg Dishwasher Control Panel

Smeg manufactures a variety of residential dishwashers, all with electronic control panels. If the circuit board in the control panel malfunctions, the dishwasher may stop mid-cycle, may not start, or could become unresponsive. This is a common problem after a power outage or power surge.

If you’re having problems with your Smeg dishwasher’s control panel, you can reset just the panel instead of the entire appliance. This is faster and easier to do than a full factory reset.

1. Open & Close The Door

Start by opening the dishwasher door and quickly closing it. Make sure the door latches tight; you should hear a “click” sound as the latch engages.

Open and swiftly close the dishwasher door.
Listen for a gentle “click” as the latch engages securely.

2. Turn The Dishwasher Off & On

Look for the “On/Off” button on the left side of the dishwasher’s control panel. If the dishwasher is turned on, press and release the “On/Off” button to turn the appliance off. Then press and release the “On/Off” button again to turn the dishwasher back on; the “Power On” indicator light above the “On/Off” button will light up once the appliance is on.

Find the “On/Off” button on the left side of the control panel.
Tap the button to turn the dishwasher off.
Tap again to switch it back on.
Watch for the glowing “Power On” indicator light.

3. Run A Test Cycle

Run a test dish washing cycle to make sure the dishwasher control board has been successfully reset. Press any “Program” button located to the right of the “On/Off” button. The LED lights above the five programming buttons will indicate which program you’ve selected. Press and release the “Start/Stop” button to start the cycle you selected.

Pick your program with the adjacent “Program” button.
LEDs above show your chosen cycle.
Hit “Start/Stop” to start the test cycle.

How To Reset An Error Code On A Smeg Dishwasher?

To reset an error code on a Smeg dishwasher, open and close the door > turn the dishwasher off & then immediately back on again. The dishwasher’s control panel should now be reset and the error code should be cleared.

Another way to reset an error code on a Smeg dishwasher is by performing a power cycle. A power cycle resets the entire dishwasher back to its original factory condition. To do it, turn the appliance off and unplug it or turn off the circuit breaker > wait 1-2 minutes for energy to drain from the machine > restore power and turn the dishwasher back on. To conform that the reset worked, run a test cycle.

Why is my Smeg Dishwasher not Working?

Smeg dishwashers are very reliable, but they can still suffer from a variety of problems. Usually, these are software-related and caused by its memory cache, a power failure or surge, or a faulty door latch.

Like all modern appliances, an electronic dishwasher can suddenly stop working, become unresponsive, or may suffer from bugs and glitches. Sometimes, these issues are serious and require repairs, but other times, they’re very simple to fix and just need a reset.

Let’s take a look at the most common reasons why your dishwasher may not be working:

Check the Power

Before trying a reset, make sure your SMEG dishwasher is getting power. Turn the appliance on and check the lights, at least one should be lit or flashing.

If you suspect a power issue, check the wall outlet your dishwasher is plugged into and the circuit breaker. If you’ve recently had a power outage or a surge, there’s a chance the power supplying your dishwasher was affected.

Overloaded Memory Cache

If your dishwasher stops mid-cycle, it may have an overloaded memory cache. Resetting or putting it in diagnostic mode can help clear its memory and get it working again.

Check the delay timer

Smeg dishwashers have a delay timer which prevents the appliance from turning on until the set time is met. If your dishwasher won;t turn on, make sure the timer wasn’t accidentally set.

If the timer is set, you’ll have to cancel it to get the dishwasher started.

Here’s how:

Press and hold the “Start/Pause” button until it has a solid light.
Press the “Delay start” button until the display says zero.

This can vary by model, so refer to your owner’s manual or contact Smeg for instructions if the above process doesn’t work.

Power Failure

After a power outage, the dishwasher might not resume its previous cycle but go into standby mode instead. A reset will reboot its software back to its original condition before the failure.

Faulty Door Latch

The dishwasher won’t start a cycle if the door latch isn’t engaged properly to prevent water leakage. A reset can help clear the error code, but you also need to inspect the latch to make sure it closes correctly.

Addressing these common issues can help get your Smeg dishwasher back to working order efficiently. However, a reset won’t fix hardware issues. If your error code corresponds to a part failure, you’ll need to both reset the appliance and fix or replace the part.

Is Control Lock “On”?

KitchenAid dishwashers have a “control lock” function that’s used to avoid unintended use of the dishwasher and unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle. The control lock light will stay on for a short time, indicating that it’s activated and all buttons are disabled.

Look for the lit light under the lock button. To disable it, hold the “lock” button for 4 seconds. This function is helpful, especially if you have kids.

If any buttons are pressed while the “control lock” is on, the light will flash three times. But the door can still be opened/closed while the controls are locked.

To turn off the control lock feature:

Press and hold the Lock Button for four seconds, the lock light will turn off.

If your dishwasher’s control panel buttons are unresponsive, check to make sure the “control lock” isn’t turned on before resetting the appliance. A reset will turn off the control lock, but it’s unnecessary.

Should You Reset Your Smeg Dishwasher?

Resetting your dishwasher is not required to keep it working properly. However, there are times when it may not be working correctly, e.g., not responding to button presses, stopping mid-cycle, inadequate drying, etc., and a reset may help. I usually perform a reset before resorting to more expensive repairs or opening the machine to inspect its hardware.

A reset is a great way to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with your appliance. After a reset, all error codes will be erased.

You can then run a test cycle to see if the error codes come back. If the same error codes come back multiple times, you know there’s an issue with the dishwasher, and the error codes are not being sent by mistake, which is fairly common with appliances.

A reset clears error codes.
It helps troubleshoot and diagnose problems with the dishwasher.
Can fix software-related problems.
Clears the memory cache.
Reboots system software.
A reset can be performed before more expensive repairs.

Before opening the dishwasher and inspecting its internal components, try a reset. Although it’s not a universal fix for all potential issues, it can address many memory and software-related problems, which can cause malfunctions.

SMEG Dishwasher Not Drying Properly

After a wash cycle in your Semg dishwasher, the dishes should be almost completely dry, other than some occasional small pooling. If you open the door right away, some steam may also come out. However, if the dishwasher isn’t drying at all or not drying well, you probably have a hardware issue, which a simple reset can’t fix.

Here are the most common potential issues you should troubleshoot:

The vent gasket may be blocked.
The vent fan may not be working.
There could be a problem with the heating element.
The dishes may have been improperly stacked.
An issue with the heating element.

Any of these issues, other than the dishes being incorrectly stacked, require a repair. In these cases, a reset should be done after repairs are made to clear error codes from the system’s memory.

How To Stack Dishes In A Smeg Dishwasher

At the end of a wash cycle, the dishes in your Smeg dishwasher should be fairly dry. If your dishes aren’t drying properly, you could have simply stacked them the wrong way.

Below are some tips to help arrange them properly so that they thoroughly dry:

Place bowls in the top rack turned down so water can’t pool inside.
Stack cutlery in the cutlery compartment facing up.
Face cups down so water can’t pool inside.
Place dishes on the lowest rack.

Smeg Dishwasher Not Heating Properly

A SMEG dishwasher gets its hot water through a hot water inlet valve. It also has a built-in heating element that heats up to dry the dishes at the end of a wash cycle. If your SMEG dishwasher isn’t heating properly, you either have an issue with the hot water or the heating element.

To check the hot water, turn on any faucet in the house to hot. If the water comes out hot then that’s not the problem.
If the hot water is working but the dishwasher won;t heat up, you may have an issue with the heating element.

In some cases, a software problem with the control panel could cause the heating element to stay off. In this case, a reset can help.

To reset your Smeg dishwasher, Turn the appliance off > unplug it or turn the breaker off > wait 1-2 minutes for electricity to drain from the machine > restore power, turn the appliance on and run a test cycle to see if it gets hot.

If the dishwasher gets hot, the problem was software-related. However, if it still doesn’t heat properly, you most likely have an issue with your heating element.

Smeg Dishwasher Arms Not Spinning

SMEG dishwashers have two spinning arms, one on the top and one on the bottom, that spin and spray water to wash the dishes. If they aren’t spinning properly, your dishes will still be dirty or spotted after the wash.

The most common reason why a dishwasher’s spray arms aren’t spinning is an obstruction. Make sure a piece of cutlery or some other object isn’t in the way of the arms.
The spinning mechanism attached to the arm could be broken.

In either case, a reset won’t help because this is a mechanical issue. If the arms are broken, you’ll have to contact Smeg to get a replacement arm or spin mechanism.

My Smeg Dishwasher Isn’t Spraying Water

Water must spray out of the two spraying arms in order for a Smeg dishwasher to clean dishes. There are a few reasons why your dishwasher may not be spraying water.

The little holes where the water comes sprays out of the arms could be clogged.
The pump that sends water to the spraying arms could be broken.

Start by inspecting the holes in the spraying arms for clogged food particles and other gunk. If they’re clogged, use a soft brush and some soapy water to clean them out. But be careful; the spray arms are delicate and easy to break.

The pump that supplies water to the spraying arms is located on the interior of your dishwasher. If it breaks, no water will spray out of the spray arms, which essentially renders the dishwasher useless. It’s difficult to access without opening the dishwasher so I recommend calling a technician if it’s broken.

My Smeg Dishwasher Isn’t Draining Properly

A Smeg dishwasher needs to drain after every wash cycle. The drainage system is made up of 3 main parts, a pump that sucks water out, a screen that filters out food particles, and an opening for the water to flow. If the dishwasher isn’t draining, you need to check all 3 of these components to find the problem.

Check the drain and screen first because they’re the easiest to fix and the most common to cause drainage issues. If the screen or the drain holes become clogged, the water won’t flow.
If the drain and screen aren’t clogged, you’ve probably got a broken pump.

If you found a clog and cleaned it out, run a test cycle to see if the issue has been fixed. The dishwasher should drain normally if the clog was the problem. However, if you still have a drainage problem, it’s probably the pump.

Before calling a technician or trying to change the pump yourself, try a reset. There’s a slim chance the issue is actually electrical or software related and not the pump itself.

To reset the dishwasher, turn it off and unplug it or turn off the circuit breaker > wait 1-2 minutes for electricity to drain out of the machine > restore power and turn the appliance on, then run a test cycle.

If you still have a drainage issue after a cleaning and a reset, the issue is most likely the pump.

How Do I Cancel A Smeg Dishwasher Cycle?

To cancel your Smeg dishwasher cycle, follow these steps:

Open the Door: During the cycle, open the dishwasher door slowly and carefully. Don’t get near the opening because steam or hot water could come out and burn you.
Hold Button: Press and hold the program selection button for a few seconds. Wait until the last two indicator lights light up together.
Close Door: Close the dishwasher door.
Cycle Completion: After about 1 minute, the dishwasher will progress to the end of the cycle and complete.

By opening the door, holding the program button, and allowing a minute, you can cancel the ongoing dishwasher cycle and let it finish gracefully.