Smeg ASC72S User Manual

ASC72S

Dryer Asciugatrice

Please read this user manual first!

Dear Customer, We hope that you get the best results from the product which has been manufactured in state-of-the-art plants and passed through a strict quality control procedure. Therefore, please read the entire user manual carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use. In case of transferring the product to someone else, give the manual as well.

The user manual will help you use your product in a fast and safe way.

• Read the user manual before installing and starting your product.

• Always follow the safety instructions.

• Keep this user manual within easy reach for future reference.

• Read also the other documents supplied with the product. Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models.

Differences between models will be identified in the manual.

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:

Read the instructions.

Important information or useful hints about usage.

Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property.

Warning for electric shock.

Warning for fire hazard. Warning for hot surfaces.

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This appliance’s packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the environment by dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose. Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material. It is marked with this label to indicate the used appliances that should not be mixed with other waste. This way, the appliance recycling organised by your manufacturer will be done under the best possible conditions, in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance collection points closest to your home. We thank you doing your part to protect the environment.

1 Important safety instructions

This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty.

General safety

• Never place the product on a carpet-

covered floor; otherwise, lack of airflow beneath the machine will cause electrical parts to overheat. This will cause problems with your product.

• Do not operate the product if the

power cable / plug is damaged. Call

the Authorized Service Agent.

• Do not make any changes on the

plug supplied with the product. If it is not compatible with the socket, have a qualified electrician change the socket with a suitable one.

• Never touch the plug with wet hands!

Never unplug by pulling on the cable, always pull out by grabbing the plug.

• Connect the product to a grounded

outlet protected by a fuse of suitable capacity as stated in the technical specifications table.

• Power cable of this product is

equipped with a conductor and a grounding plug that allows for grounding the product. This plug must be inserted into a socket which is installed and grounded in accordance with the local laws and regulations. Grounding installation decreases the risk of electric shock by opening a path with low resistance for the electricity flow in case of a malfunction or failure. Do not neglect to have the grounding installation made by a qualified electrician. If you have any suspect about the grounding installation, have it

• The product should not be plugged

• Always have the installation and

• Do not use electrical devices in the

• Do not connect the air exit of the

• You must provide enough ventilation

• Items cleaned or washed with

• Do not dry the laundry cleaned with

• Underwear that contains metal

checked by a qualified electrician or

the Authorized Service Agent. Our

company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations.

in during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair works.

repairing procedures carried out

by the Authorized Service Agent.

Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons.

product.

product to the chimney holes which

are used for the exhaust fumes of the

devices operating with gas or other types of fuel.

in order to prevent gases exiting from

devices operating with other types of fuels including the naked flame from accumulating in the room due to the back fire effect.

gasoil/fuel oil, dry-laundry solvents

and other combustible or explosive

materials as well as the items that are contaminated or spotted with such materials should not be dried in the product since they emit flammable or

explosive vapor.

industrial chemicals in the dryer.

reinforcements should not be dried in the dryer. Dryer can get damaged if metal reinforcements come loose and

break off during drying.

• Never attempt to repair the product

yourself. Do not perform any repair or replacement procedures on the product even if you know or have the ability to perform the required procedure unless it is clearly suggested in the operating instructions or the published service

manual. Otherwise, you will be

putting your life and others' lives in danger.

• For failures that you cannot remedy

by applying the procedures in safety instructions, turn off and unplug

the product and call the Authorized Service Agent.

• Do not reach into the machine when

the drum is spinning.

• Do not use extension cords, multi-

plugs or adaptors to connect the dryer to power supply in order to decrease the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Never wash the product by spreading or pouring water onto it! There is the risk of electric shock!

The final step of the drying

programme, namely the cool-down step is performed without applying heat to ensure that the laundry items are kept at a temperature that will not damage them. If you open the loading door before the cool-down step completes, hot vapour will come out.

Never stop the dryer before the

programme completes. If you must do this, remove all laundry quickly and lay them out to a suitable place to dissipate the heat.

• Always clean the lint filter before or

after each loading. Never operate the dryer without the lint filter installed.

• Clean inside and exhaust duct of the

product regularly. Do not allow fibre, dust and dirt accumulation around

the exhaust exit and at adjacent

areas.

• Power cable plug must be within easy

reach after installation.

• Do not dry unwashed items in the

dryer.

• Items soiled with cooking oils,

acetone, alcohol, fuel oil, kerosene, stain removers, turpentine, paraffin and paraffin removers must be washed in hot water with plenty of detergent before being dried in the dryer.

• Garments or pillows bolstered with rubber foam (latex foam), shower bonnets, water resistant textiles,

materials with rubber reinforcement and rubber foam pads should not be dried in the dryer.

• Do not use fabric softeners and

anti-static products unless they are recommended by the manufacturers of the relevant product.

• Use softeners, anti-static products

and etc. in accordance with the instructions of their manufacturers.

• Do not install the product behind a

door with a lock, sliding door or a hinged door which can strike the product.

• Do not install or leave the dryer in places where it will be exposed to

outdoor conditions.

• Your product can be operated at

temperatures between +5°C and +35°C. If the operating conditions fall outside of this range, operation of the product will be adversely affected and it can get damaged.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Unplug the product when it is not in

use.

• Remove the loading door of

the drying compartment before decommissioning or disposing of the product.

• Check all garments before loading

and make sure that there is no any lighters, coins, metal pieces, needles, and etc. in their pockets or on them.

• Make sure that the pets do not enter

into the product. Check the drum of the product before using it.

• Make sure that original spare parts

and accessories are used during maintenance works.

• Do not lean on the loading door when

it is open. The product may tip over.

• When your machine is not in use

or when you unload the laundry after completion of drying process,

turn the machine off with the On/ Off button. In cases where the On/ Off button is in On position (while the machine is energized), keep the

loading door closed.

Intended use

• This product has been designed for

domestic use. It should not be used for other purposes.

• Product must only be used for drying of textiles that are marked

accordingly.

• Dry only those articles in your product

that are stated in this manual.

• This product is not intended to be

used by persons with physical, sensory or mental disorders or

unlearned or inexperienced people (including children) unless they are

attended by a person who will be responsible for their safety or who will instruct them accordingly for use of the product.

Children's safety

• Electrical products are dangerous for the children. Keep children away from

the product when it is operating. Do

not let them tamper with the product.

• Do not allow children sit/climb on or

enter in the product.

• Do not forget to close the loading

door when leaving the room where the product is located.

• Packaging materials are dangerous to children. Keep the packaging

materials out of reach of children or dispose them by classifying according to waste directives.

2 Installation

Refer to the nearest Authorized Service Agent for installation of the product.

To make the product ready for use, make sure that the electricity and water drainage system are appropriate before

calling the Authorized Service Agent. If

they are not, call a qualified technician and plumber to have any necessary arrangements carried out.

Preparation of the product's

location as well as the electrical and waste water installations is under customer's responsibility.

Installation and electrical connections

of the product must be carried out

by the Authorized Service Agent.

Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons.

Prior to installation, visually check if

the product has any defects on it. If so, do not have it installed. Damaged products cause risks for your safety. Let your dryer wait for 12 hours

before starting to use it.

Appropriate installation location

• Install the product on a stable and

level surface.

• Dryer is heavy. Do not move it by

yourself.

• Operate your product in a well

ventilated, dust-free environment.

• Do not block the air ducts in front of

and under the product with materials such as long pile rugs, wooden blocks and bands.

• Do not install the product behind a

door with a lock, sliding door or a hinged door which can strike the product.

• Once the product is installed, it

should stay at the same place where its connections have been made. When installing the product, make sure that the rear wall of it does not touch anywhere (tap, socket,

etc.). Also pay attention to select an

installation location which you will not be required to change afterwards.

• Place the product at least 1.5

cm away from the edges of other furniture.

Do not place the product on the

power cable.

Removing the transportation safety assembly

Remove the transportation safety

assembly before using the product for the first time.

1. Open the loading door.

2. There is a nylon bag inside the drum that contains a piece of styrofoam. Hold it from its section marked with XX XX.

3. Pull the nylon towards yourself and

remove the transportation safety assembly.

Make sure that no part of the

transportation safety assembly remains inside the drum.

Under counter installation

• This product can be installed under a

counter if the height of the counter is sufficient. While using undercounter dryer, it

should never be operated without

undercounter installation part.

• Leave at least 3 cm of space around

the sides and the rear wall of the product when installing it under a counter or in a cupboard.

Mounting over a washing machine

• A fixing device should be used

between the two machines when installing the dryer above a washing

machine. The fixing device (KITSPF-1) must be installed by the Authorized Service Agent.

• Total weight of the washing machine

and the dryer -with full load- when they are placed on top of each other

reaches to approx. 180 kilograms. Place the products on a solid floor

that has sufficient load carrying

capacity!

Connecting to the drain

In products equipped with condenser unit, water accumulates in the water tank

during the drying cycle. You should drain

accumulated water after each drying cycle.

You can directly drain accumulated water

through the water drain hose supplied with the product instead of periodically draining the water collected in the water tank.

Connecting the water drain hose

1. Pull hose in the product by hand in

order to disconnect it from where it is connected. Do not use any tools to remove the hose.

2. Connect one end of the drain hose supplied separately with the product to the connection point from where you removed the hose of the product in previous step.

3. Connect the other end of the drain hose directly to the wastewater drain or to the washbasin.

Hose must be fixed in every type

of connection. Your house will be

flooded if the hose comes loose during water discharge.

Water drain hose should be attached

to a height of maximum 80 cm.

Make sure that the water drain hose

is not stepped on and it is not folded between the drain and the machine.

Adjusting the feet

In order to ensure that the product operates more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by adjusting the feet. Turn the feet to left or right until the machine stands level and firmly.

Never remove the adjustable feet

from their housings.

Electrical connection

Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse complying with the values in the "Technical specifications"

table. Our company shall not be liable

for any damages that will arise when the

product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations.

• Connection must comply with

national regulations.

• Power cable plug must be within easy

reach after installation.

• The voltage and allowed fuse or

breaker protection are specified in the “Technical specifications” section. If the current value of the fuse or breaker in the house is less than 10

Amps, have a qualified electrician install a 10 Amp fuse.

• The specified voltage must be equal

to your mains voltage.

• Do not make connections via extension cables or multi-plugs.

• The main fuse and switches must

have a contact distance of minimum 3 mm.

Damaged power cable must be

replaced by the Authorized Service Agent.

If the product is faulty, it must not be

operated unless it is repaired! There is the risk of electric shock!

First use

Before starting to use the product, make sure that all preparations are made in accordance with the instructions in sections "Important safety instructions" and "Installation".

Disposing of packaging material

Packaging materials are dangerous to children. Keep packaging materials in

a safe place away from reach of the children.

Packaging materials of the product are

manufactured from recyclable materials. Dispose of them properly and sort in accordance with recycled waste instructions. Do not dispose of them with normal domestic waste.

Transportation of the product

1. Unplug the product before

transporting it.

2. Remove the water drain (if any) and

chimney connections.

3. Drain the water in the product completely. We recommend carrying the product

in upright position. If it is not possible to carry the machine in the upright position, we recommend carrying it by tilting towards the right side

when looked from the front. After the

product is moved to its new place, you should wait for 12 hours before starting it.

Disposing of the old product

Dispose of the old product in an environmentally friendly manner.

Refer to your local dealer or solid waste

collection centre in your area to learn how to dispose of your product. For children's safety, cut the power cable and break the locking mechanism of the loading door so that it will be nonfunctional before disposing of the product.

Warnings about sounds

It is normal to hear metallic noise from

the compressor sometimes during operation.

Water collected during operation is

pumped to water tank. It is normal to hear pumping noise during this process.

Technical specifications

EN 2

Height (adjustable) 84,6 cm

Width 59,5 cm

Depth 59,8 cm

Capacity (max.) 7 kg

Net weight (plastic front door usage) 50 kg

Net weight (glass front door usage) 52,5 kg

Voltage

See type labelRated power input

Model code

Type label is located behind the loading door.

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