Smeg DHT37PLIT User manual [GB]

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DHT37PLIT

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User Manual

2960311917_IT/281218.0917

Please read this user manual first!

Dear Customer,
Thank you for prefering a Smeg product.
We hope that your product which has been
manufactured with high quality and technology
will give you the best results. We advise you
to read through this manual and the other
accompanying documentation carefully
before using your product and keep it for
future reference. If you transfer the product
to someone else, give its manual as well. Pay
attention to all details and warnings specified
in the user manual and follow the instructions
given therein.
Use this user manual for the model indicated
on the cover page.

WARNING!

• Warning against hot surfaces.

WARNING!

• Warning against scalding hazard.

NOTE

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• Important information or useful hints about
usage.

• Read the instructions.

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this user manual the following
symbols are used:

DANGER!

B

• Warning against electric shock.

DANGER!

• Warning against fire hazard.

WARNING!

A

• Warning for hazardous situations with regard
to life and property.

Packaging materials of the product
are manufactured from recyclable
materials in accordance with our
National Environment Regulations.

Do not dispose of the packaging wastes with
the domestic waste or other wastes, discard
them to the dedicated collection points
designated by the local authorities.

1 Important instructions for
safety and environment

NOTE

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• 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.

1.1 General safety

WARNING!

A

This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without
supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should
be kept away unless continously
supervised.

• Adjustable feet should not be
removed. The gap between the
dryer and the floor should not be
reduced with materials such as
carpet, wood and tape. This will
cause problems with the dryer.

A

WARNING!

Always have the installation and
repairing procedures carried
out by the Authorized Service.
Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for damages that may arise
from procedures carried out by
unauthorized persons.

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

For the products with a steam
function:

WARNING!

A

• Use only distilled water or water
condensed in the water tank of the
machine in steam programs. Do
not use mains water or additives.
When using condensed water in the
water tank, it should be filtered and
cleared of fibres.

• Do not open the door when steam
programs are running. Hot water
may be expelled.

• Before putting laundry in a steam
program, stains on it should be
removed.

• You may only put laundry that is not
dirty or stained but permeated with
unpleasant odour in steam (odour
removal) program.

• Do not use any dry cleaning sets
or additional materials in a steam
program or in any program.

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1.1.1 Electrical safety

DANGER!

B

• Electrical safety instructions
should be followed while electrical
connection is made during the
installation.

• Connect the dryer to a grounded
outlet protected by a fuse at the
value specified on the type label.
Have the grounding installation
performed by a qualified electrician.
Our company shall not be liable for
any damages that will arise when
the dryer is used without grounding
in accordance with the local
regulations.

• The voltage and allowed fuse
protection is stated on the type label
plate.

• The voltage specified on the type
label must be equal to your mains
voltage.

• Unplug the dryer when it is not in
use.

• Unplug the dryer from the mains
during installation, maintenance,
cleaning and repair works.

• Do not touch the plug with wet
hands! Never unplug by pulling
on the cable, always pull out by
grabbing the plug.

WARNING!

A

• The appliance must not be
supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer,or
connected to a circuit that is
regularly switched on and off by
utility.

B

DANGER!

• Do not use extension cords, multi­plugs or adaptors to connect the
dryer to power supply in order to
decrease the risk of fire and electric
shock.

• Power cable plug must be easily
accessible after installation.

• Damaged mains cable should be
changed notifying the Authorized
Service.

• If the dryer is faulty, it must not be
operated unless it is repaired by an
authorized service agent! There is
the risk of electric shock!

1.1.2 Product safety

DANGER!

• Superheating of the clothes inside
of the dryer can occur if you cancel
the programme or in the event of
a power failure whilst the dryer is
running, this concentration of heat
can cause self-combustion and fire
so always activate the ventilation
programme to cool down or quickly
remove all laundry from the dryer in
order to hang them up and dissipate
the heat.

WARNING!

A

• Ensure that the air inlet of the dryer
is open and it is well-ventilated.

• Product contains R290 refrigerant.

• R290 is an environment-friendly, but
flammable refrigerant.

• Keep the product away from
potential heat sources that may
cause it to ignite.

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DANGER!

Points to be taken into
consideration for fire hazard:

Below specified laundry or items
must not be dried in the dryer
considering fire hazard.

• Unwashed laundry items

• Items soiled with oil, acetone,
alcohol, fuel oil, kerosene, stain
removers, turpentine, paraffin,
paraffin removers, petrol, wax or
wax removers must be washed in
hot water with plenty of detergent
before being dried in the dryer.

For this reason especially the items
containing the above specified
stains must be washed very well,
to do this use adequate detergent
and choose a high washing
temperature.

Below specified laundry or
items must not be dried in the
dryer due to the fire hazard:

• Garments or pillows bolstered with
rubber foam (latex foam), shower
bonnets, water resistant textiles,
materials with rubber reinforcement
and rubber foam pads.

Clothing cleaned with industrial
chemicals.
Items such as lighter, match,
coins, metal parts, needle etc. may
damage the drum set or may lead
to functional problems. Therefore
check all the laundry that you will
load into your dryer.

A

WARNING!

Never stop your dryer before the
programme completes. If you must
do this, remove all laundry quickly
and lay them out to dissipate the
heat.

DANGER!

• Clothes that are washed
inadequately may ignite on their
own and even may ignite after
drying ends.

• You must provide enough ventilation
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.

WARNING!

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• Underwear that contains metal
reinforcements should not be dried
in the dryer. Dryer may be damaged
if metal reinforcements come loose
and break off during drying.

NOTE

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• Use softeners and similar products
in accordance with the instructions
of their manufacturers.

Always clean the lint filter before or
after each loading. Never operate
the dryer without the lint filter
installed.

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A

WARNING!

• Never attempt to repair the dryer
by 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.

• There must not be a lockable, sliding
or hinged door that may block the
opening of the loading door in the
place where your dryer is to be
installed.

• Install your dryer at places suitable
for home use. (Bathroom, closed
balcony, garage etc.)

• Make sure that pets do not enter the
dryer. Check the inside of the dryer
before operating it.

• Do not lean on the loading door of
your dryer when it is open, otherwise
it may fall over.

• The lint must not be allowed to
accumulate around the tumble dryer

• The tumble dryer is not to be used if
industrial chemicals have been used
for cleaning.

• Fabric softeners, or similar products.
should be used as specified by the
fabric softener instructions.

• Exhaust air must not be discharged
into a flue which is used for
exhausting fumes from appliances
burning gas or other fuels.

1.2 Mounting over a washing machine

• A fixing device should be used between
the two machines when installing the
dryer above a washing machine. The
fitting device 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!

WARNING!

A

• Washing machine cannot be placed on
the dryer. Pay attention to the above
warnings during the installation on your
washing machine.

Installation Table for Washing Machine and Dryer

Washing Machine Depth

Dryer
Depth

62 cm

60 cm

54 cm

54 cm

60 cm

1.3 Intended use

• Dryer has been designed for domestic

• Use the dryer only for drying laundry that

• The manufacturer waives any

• The service life of the dryer that you

1.4 Child safety

• Packaging materials are dangerous for

• Electrical products are dangerous for the

Can be installed Cannot be

installed
Can be
installed Cannot be installed

use. It is not suitable for commercial
use and it must not be used out of its
intended use.

are marked accordingly.

responsibility arisen from incorrect usage
or transportation.

purchased is 10 years. During this period,
original spare parts will be available to
operate the dryer properly.

the children. Keep packaging materials
away from children.

children. Keep children away from the
product when it is operating. Do not let

< 50 cm

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them tamper with the dryer. Use the child­proof lock in order to prevent the children
to tamper with the dryer.

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Child-proof lock is on the control panel.

(See Child lock)

• Keep loading door closed even when the
dryer is not in use.

1.5 Compliance with the WEEE

regulation and disposing of the waste
product

This product complies with EU
WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This
product bears a classification
symbol for waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).
This product has been

parts and materials which can be reused and
are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of
the waste product with normal domestic and
other wastes at the end of its service life. Take
it to the collection center for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. Please
consult your local authorities to learn about
these collection centers.

manufactured with high quality

DANGER!

• R290 is an flammable refrigerant. Thus,
ensure that the system and the pipes
are not harmed during operation and
handling.

• Keep the product away from potential
heat sources that may cause it to ignite in
case of damage.

• Do not dispose of the product by putting
it in fire.

1.6 Compliance with RoHS Directive:

The product you have purchased complies
with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does
not contain harmful and prohibited materials
specified in the Directive.

1.7 Package information

Packaging materials of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materials in
accordance with our National Environment
Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging
materials together with the domestic or other
wastes. Take them to the packaging material
collection points designated by the local
authorities.

1.8 Technical Specifications

EN

Height (Min. / Max.)

84,6 cm / 86,6

cm*

Width 59,7 cm

Depth 65,4 cm

Capacity (max.) 7 kg**

Net weight (± 4 kg) 51 kg

Voltage

See type label***Rated power input

Model code

* Min. height: Height with adjustable feet are
closed.
Max. height: Height with adjustable feet are
opened maximum.
** Dry laundry weight before washing.
*** Type label is located behind the loading
door.

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• Technical specifications of the dryer are
subject to specification without notice to
improve the quality of the product.

• Figures in this manual are schematic and
may not match the product exactly.

• Values stated on markers on the dryer
or in the other published documentation
accompanying with the dryer are
obtained in laboratory in accordance with
the relevant standards. Depending on
operational and environmental conditions
of the dryer, these values may vary.

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2 Your Dryer

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3 Installation

2.1 Overview

1. Top panel

2. Control panel

3. Loading door

4. Kick plate opening button

5. Ventilation grids

6. Adjustable legs

7. In models where the tank is placed below,
the water tank is inside the toe board

8. Type label

9. Lint filter

10. Water tank drawer (in models where the
tank is placed above)

11. Power cord

2.2 Package Contents

1. Water
drain
hose *

2. Filter
drawer
spare
sponge*

3. User

*Optional - may not be included, depends on
model.

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4. Drying
basket*

5. Drying
basket
user
manual*

6. Water
Filling
Container*

7. Pure
Water*

8.
Fragrance
Capsules
Group*

Before the calling the nearest Authorized
Service for the installation of the dryer, ensure
that electrical installation and water drain is
appropriate referring to the user’s manual.
If they are not suitable, contact a qualified
electrician and technician to make necessary
arrangements.

NOTE

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• Preparation of the dryer’s location
as well as the electrical and waste
water installations is under customer’s
responsibility.

WARNING!

A

• Prior to installation, visually check if the
dryer has any defects on it. If the drier
is damaged, do not have it installed.
Damaged products cause risks for your
safety.

• Let your dryer wait for 12 hours before
starting to use it.

3.1 Appropriate installation location

Install the dryer on a stable and level surface.
Dryer is heavy. Do not move it by yourself.

• Operate your dryer in a well ventilated,
dust-free environment.

• The gap between the dryer and the
surface should not be reduced by the
materials such as carpet, wood and tape.

• Do not cover the ventilation grills of the
dryer.

• There must not be a lockable, sliding or
hinged door that may block the opening
of the loading door in the place where
your dryer is to be installed.

• Once the dryer is installed, it should stay
at the same place where its connections
have been made. When installing the
dryer, make sure that its rear wall does
not touch anywhere (tap, socket, etc.).

• Place the dryer at least 1 cm away from
the edges of other furniture.

• Your dryer can be operated at
temperatures between +5°C and +35°C.
If the operating conditions fall outside
of this range, operation of the dryer will

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be adversely affected and it can get
damaged.

• The rear surface of the tumble dryer shall
be placed against a wall.

DANGER!

B

Do not place the dryer on the power cable.

* Ignore following warning if your
product’s system does not contains
R290.

DANGER!

• Dryer contains R290 refrigerant.*

• R290 is an environment-friendly, but
flammable refrigerant.*

• Ensure that the air inlet of the dryer is
open and it is well-ventilated.*

• Keep potential flame sources away from
the dryer.*

3.2 Removing the transportation
safety assembly

WARNING!

A

• Remove the
transportation
safety assembly
before using the
dryer for the first
time.

• If the door swing
side of your
appliance can
be modified, see
the reversible
door mounting
instructions.

3.3 Connecting to the drain

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

3 4

3 Connect one end of the drain hose

supplied with the dryer to the connection
point from where you removed the hose of
the product in previous step.

2

1-2 Pull hose at

the behind of
the dryer by
hand in order
to disconnect
it from where it
is connected.
Do not use
any tools to
remove the
hose.

4 Connect the other end of the drain hose

directly to the wastewater drain or to the
washbasin.

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• 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.

• If there is an accessories pack supplied
with your product, please see the detailed
description.

3.4 Adjusting the feet

• Turn the feet to
left or right until
the dryer stands

level and firmly.

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3.5 Transportation of the dryer

Drain all water that has remained in the dryer.
If direct water drain connection is made, then
remove the hose connections.

A

WARNING!

• We recommend carrying the dryer 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.

3.6 Warnings about sounds

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• Water collected during operation is
pumped to water tank. It is normal to
hear pumping noise during this process.

3.7 Changing the illumination lamp

In case an illumination lamp is used in your
laundry dryer.To change the Bulb/LED used
for illumination of your tumble dryer, call your
Authorized Service.The lamp(s) used in this
appliance is not suitable for household room
illumination. The intended purpose of this
lamp is to assist the user to place laundry in
the tumble dryer in a comfortable way. The
lamps used in this appliance have to withstand
extreme physical conditions such as vibrations
and temperatures above 50 °C

• It is normal to
hear a metallic
noise from the
compressor
sometimes during
operation.

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4 Preparation

4.1 Laundry suitable for drying in the
dryer

Always obey the instructions given on the
garment tags. Dry only the laundry having a
label stating that they are suitable for drying in
a dryer.

Do not dry with

dryer

4.2 Laundry not suitable for drying in
the dryer

C

• Delicate embroidered fabrics, woollen,
silk garments, delicate and valuable
fabrics, airtight items and tulle curtains
are not suitable for machine drying.

4.3 Preparing laundry for drying

• Laundry may be tangled with each other
after washing. Separate the laundry items
before placing them into the dryer.

• Dry garments having metal accessories
such as zippers, inside out.

• Fasten the zippers, hooks and buckles
and button sheets.

4.4 Things to be done for energy

saving

• Spin your laundry at the highest speed
possible when washing them. Thus,
the drying time is shortened and energy
consumption is reduced.

• Sort out the laundry depending on their
type and thickness. Dry the same type of
laundry together. For example thin kitchen
towels and tableclothes dries earlier than
thick bathroom towels.

• Follow the instructions in the user manual
for programme selection.

• Do not open the loading door of the
machine during drying unless necessary.
If you must open the loading door, do not
keep it open for a long time.

• Do not add wet laundry while the dryer is
in operation

temperature

NOTE

At high

At medium

temperature

At low

temperature

• For models with a condenser unit: clean
the condenser once in a month or after
every 30 operations regularly. .

• Clean the filter periodically.Read the
Maintenance and cleaning of filters for
detalied information.

• For models with flue unit: comply with the
flue connection instructions and clean the
flue.

• During the drying process, air the room
well where your tumble dryer is operating.

4.5 Correct load capacity

Follow the instructions
in the “Programme
selection and
consumption table”.
Do not load more than
the capacity values
stated in the table.

Following weights are given as examples.

Laundry

Cotton
quilt covers
(double)

Cotton quilt
covers (single)

Bed sheets
(double)

Bed sheets
(single)

Large
tablecloths

Small
tablecloths

Tea napkins 100

Bath towels 700 T-Shirts 125

Hand towels 350

Approximate
weights (g)*

1500 Blouses 150

1000 Cotton shirts 300

500 Shirts 250

350

700 Dresses 350

250 Jeans 700

Laundry

Cotton

dresses

Handkerchiefs

(10 pieces)

*Dry laundry weight before washing.

Approximate

weights (g)*

500

100

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5 Operating the product

5.1 Control panel

1 32 4 5 6

1. Programme Selection knob

2. Dryness Level Adjustment button

3. Audio Warning Level button

4. Display

5. On /Off/Cancel button

78910

6. Start/Pause button

7. End Time button

8. Favourite button

9. Timer Programmes Selection button

10. Anti-creasing / Child Lock button

5.2 Display symbols

Audio warning smbol
Filter drawer cleaning warning symbol
Filter cleaning warning symbol
Water tank warning symbol

Start / Pause symbol

Smart grid symbol

Steam tank warning symbol

Steam programme symbol

*Time that appears on display indicates the
remaining time until the end of the programme
and changes according to the dampness level
of the laundry and model of the dryer.

Dryness level

Child lock warning symbol
End time symbol

Remaining time indicator*

Programme progress bar

5.3 Preparing the machine

1. Plug in your machine.

2. Place the laundry in the machine.

3. Press the On/Off/Cancel button for 1
second (long).

4. When your machine is operated for the
first time, it starts with the declaration
programme (wardrobe dryness for
cottons.)

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• Pressing the On/Off/Cancel button
does not mean that the programme has
started. Press Start / Pause button to
start the program.

5.4 Programme selection

1. Decide the appropriate programme from
the table below which includes drying
levels.

2. Select the desired programme with the
Programme Selection knob.

Anti

Creasing

Child-proof

lock

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5.5 Programme selection and consumption table

EN

Programmes Programme Description

Cottons Iron Dry

Cottons Cupboard Dry

Cottons Extra Dry

Synthetics Iron Dry

Synthetics Cupboard Dry

Mix

Freshen up

Shirt 30’

Time Proggammes

Delicates

Babyprotect

Night (silent)

Wool protect

Express

You may dry your cotton laundry to be ironed in
this program to have them slightly damp for ease
of ironing. (Shirt, T-shirt, tablecloth, etc.)

You may dry all your cotton laundry in this
program. (T-shirt, pants, pyjamas, baby clothes,
underwear, linen, etc.) You can put your laundry in
the wardrobe without ironing.

You may dry your thick cotton laundry in this
program such as towels, bathrobe, etc. You can
put your laundry in the wardrobe without ironing.

You may dry your synthetic laundry to be ironed in
this program to have them slightly damp for ease
of ironing. (Shirt, T-shirt, tablecloth, etc.)

You may dry all your synthetic laundry in this
program. (Shirt, T-shirt, underwear, tablecloth,
etc.) You can put your laundry in the wardrobe
without ironing.

Use this programme to dry non-pigmenting
synthetic and cotton laundry items together.
Sports and fitness clothes may be dried with this
program.
It just provides airing for 10 minutes without any
hot air. You can air the cotton and linen laundry
that are kept closed for a long time , and eliminate
the odour in them.

Use this program to have 2 shirts ready for
ironing.

You can select one of the 10 min., 20 min., 30
min., 40 min., 50 min., 60 min., 80 min., 100
min.,120 min., 140 min. and 160 min. timer
programmes to achieve the desired final drying
level at low temperatures. In this program,
tumble drier’s operation lasts for the set time
independently from the dryness of laundry.
You may dry your delicate laundry or laundry with
hand wash symbol (silk blouses, thin underwear,
etc.) at low temperature in this program.
Program used for baby clothing with can be dried
approval on the label.
In this programme the level of noise emitted to
the environment will be the lowest. Volume level
will be fifty percent lower with respect to the
‘wardrobe dry for cottons’ programme.

Use this programme to dry woolen garments
such as jumpers that are washed according to the
instructions.It is recomended that garments would
be removed at the end of the programme.

You can use this program to dry your cotton
laundry that you have spun at high speeds in your
washing machine.

(kg)

Capacity

7 1000 125

7 1000 155

7 1000 165

3,5 800 53

3,5 800 67

4 1000 11 0

- - 10

0,5 1200 30

- - -

2 600 50

3 1000 95

7 1000 240

1,5 600 146

1 1200 49

(rpm)

machine

in washing

Spin speed

(minutes)

Drying Time

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Daily

Jeans

Energy consumption values

You can dry both cotton and synthetic laundry
with this programme.Sports and fitness clothes
may be dried with this program.

You may dry denim pants, skirts, shirts or jackets
in this program.

4 1200 100

4 1200 11 7

Programmes Capacity (kg)

remaining

in washing

Spin speed

Cottons cupboard dry* 7 1000 60% 1,25
Cottons Iron dry 7 1000 60% 1,05
Synthetics cupboard dry 3,5 800 40% 0,51

“Cotton cupboard dry programme” used at full and partial load is the standard drying
programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates, that this programme
is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and that it is the most efficient programme in
terms of energy consumption for cotton.

amount of

Approximate

machine (rpm)

humidity

Energy

The wool drying cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark
Company for the drying of machine washable wool products provided that the
products are washed and dried according to the instructions on the garment label
and those issued by the manufacturer of this machine.M14030

* : Energy Label standard program (EN

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• For further programme details, see
„Programme selection and consumption
table“.

• Additional programs may differ according
to the features of your machine.

• To obtain better results from your
dryer, your laundry must be washed
at suitable programmes and spun at
the recommended spin speeds in the
washing machine.

61121:2012)
All values given in the table have been fixed
according to EN 61121:2012 Standard. These
values may deviate from the values in the table
according to the laundry type, laundry spin
speed, environmental conditions and voltage
fluctuations.

5.6 Auxiliary functions

Audio Warning

The machine will give an audio warning
when the programme comes to an end. Use
the Audio Warning Level button to adjust the
sound level.

• There may be a little moisture on the
shirts at the end of the programme. We
recommend you not to leave the shirts in
the dryer.

• It is recommended to use a cloth bag
to avoid certain delicate garments

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• You can change the sound level either

NOTE

before the programme starts or while the
programme is in progress.

and laundry from getting creased or
damaged. Take your laundry immediately
out of the dryer and hang them after the
programme ends in order to prevent them
being creased

value kWh

consumption

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Volume level low

Anti-creasing 0 minute

Volume level high

Dryness level adjustment selection

Dryness level adjustment button is

used to adjust the required dryness level.
Programme duration can change depending on
the selection.

NOTE

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• You can activate this function only before
the programme has started.

Anti-creasing

Anti-creasing programme duration may be
changed with the Anti-creasing selection
button. You can use Anti-creasing function to
prevent laundry from creasing if you will not
take the laundry out after the program has
come to an end. This programme rotates the
laundry in every 240 second for selected time
to prevent creasing.Following images identify
the level changes.

Anti-creasing 30 minute

Anti-creasing 60 minute

Anti-creasing 120 minute

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C

• Press Anti-creasing button to activate this
function.

• Anti-creasing symbol will illuminate at the
end of the programme if Anti-creasing
function is activated.

Favourite selection button

A programme with the set auxiliary function is
saved with Favourite selection button.When
the product is switched on and off, features of
the saved programme is displayed by means of
Favourite selection button.

1. Select the programme with the
programme button; select the auxiliary
functions such as Anti-creasing, Dryness
Level etc.

2. Press and hold the Favourite selection
button for about 3 seconds. Features of
set programme will be saved.

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End time

With the End Time function, the end time of the
programme may be delayed up to 24 hours.
The time on the display is the total of normal
drying time and end time.

• Open the loading door and put the
laundry in.

• Select the drying program.

Changing the End time

If you want to change the time during
countdown:

• End Time is deactivated when the dryer
is switched off and on with On/Off/Cancel
button. Restart the dryer and repeat the
End Time procedure for the desired time.

• When your dryer is operated for the
first time, it starts with the declaration
programme (wardrobe dryness for
cottons).

Canceling End time function

If you want to cancel the End Time countdown
and start the programme immediately:

• End Time is deactivated when the dryer
is switched off and on with On/Off/Cancel
button.

• Press Start/Pause button to start the
programme you have previously selected.

Press End Time button to set the desired time
delay.

• Press Start/Pause button. Time Delaying
starts countdown and the time delaying
symbol lights up on the display. The “:” in
the middle of the displayed delay time will
flash.

• Additional laundry may be loaded /
taken out during the End Time period.
At the end of the End Time countdown
process, End Time symbol disappears,
drying process starts and the programme
duration is displayed.

NOTE

C

• If loading door is opened and closed
during the End Time duration, the
programme will switch to pause mode.
End Time function should be resumed
with pressing Start/Pause button.

5.7 Warning symbols

NOTE

C

• Warning symbols may differ according to
the model of your machine.

Lint filter cleaning

When the programme is completed, a warning
symbol will appear continously indicating that
the filter needs to be cleaned.

NOTE

C

• For detailed information, see Maintenance
and cleaning.

• If the filter cleaning symbol flashes
continuously, see Troubleshooting.

Draining the water tank

When the programme is completed, a warning
symbol will appear continously to remind that
the water tank needs to be drained.

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NOTE

C

• For detailed information, see Maintenance
and cleaning.

If the water tank becomes full while the
programme is running, the warning symbol will
start to flash and the dryer will pause. Drain
the water in the water tank and press Start /
Pause button to resume the programme. The
warning symbol turns off and the programme
resumes operating.

Cleaning the filter drawer

Warning symbol flashes to remind that the filter
drawer needs to be cleaned.

NOTE

C

• For detailed information, see Maintenance
and cleaning.

Loading door open

This warning symbol Pause appears and
programme progress symbol flashes when the
loading door of the dryer is open.

5.8 Starting the programme

Press the Start/Pause button to start the
program.

Start symbol will light up to indicate that
the programme has started and “:” symbol
in the middle of the remaining time will keep
flashing. Drying and programme progress bar
will be displayed alternately.

5.9.Progress of programme

5.10 Child Lock

Machine is equipped with a Child Lock which
prevents interfering with the current programme
flow by pressing any button.

To activate the Child Lock:

• Press and hold Childproof Lock button for
3 seconds.

• Child Lock symbol will appear on the
display when the Child Lock is activated.

• All buttons except the On/Off/Cancel and
Child Lock button on the control panel
are deactivated when the Child Lock is
active.

• Display symbols will not change even if
the position of Programme Selection knob
is changed while the child lock button is
active.

• When the programme selection knob is
turned and function buttons are pressed
Child Lock warning will be displayed.

• To start a new programme after the
current programme is over or to interrupt
the current programme, the Child Lock
should be deactivated.

To deactivate the childproof lock:

• Press and hold Child Lock button for 3
seconds.

Child Lock is deactivated when the dryer is
switched off and on with On/Off/Cancel button.

5.11 Changing the programme after it

has started

• After the dryer starts operation, you can
change the selected programme and dry
your laundry in a different programme.

• Press and hold Start / Pause button for 1
seconds to pause the programme.

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• Select desired programme by turning the
Programme Selection knob.

• Press the Start/Pause button to start the
program.

Adding / removing laundry while the dryer
is in operation

• In order to add or take out laundry after
the drying programme has started:

• Press the Start/Pause button to switch
the dryer to Pause mode. Drying process
will pause.

• While in Pause mode, open the loading
door, add or take out laundry and close
the loading door.

• Press the Start/Pause button to resume
the program.

5.12 Canceling the programme

To cancel the programme after the dryer is
started:

• Press and hold Start / Pause button for
1 seconds to pause the programme and
turn the programme selection knob.

• Press and hold On / Off / Cancel Button
for 3 seconds and the programme will be
cancelled.

WARNING!

A

• As the dried laundry will be excessively
hot when you cancel the programme
while the dryer is running, activate the
Refresh programme to cool them down.

NOTE

C

• Any laundry added after the drying
process has started may cause the
clothes that are already dried in the
machine intermingle with wet clothes and
the result will be wet laundry after the
drying process is over.

• You may repeat laundry adding or
removing process as many times as
you desire during drying. However, this
process will increase the programme time
and energy consumption since the drying
process will be interrupted repeatedly.
Therefore, it is recommended to add
laundry before the drying programme has
started.

• If you select a new programme by turning
the Programme Selection knob while your
drier is in Pause mode, then the current
program is aborted and new programme
information is displayed.

WARNING!

• Do not touch the inner surface of the
drum when adding or taking out laundry
while a programme is running. Drum
surface and dryer air within is hot.

5.13 End of programme

When the programme comes to an end Lint
filter cleaning and Water tank warning symbols
light up in the programme follow-up indicator.
To turn off the dryer press On / Off / Cancel
button.

NOTE

C

• 2-hour Anti-creasing program will be
activated if the laundry is not taken out
after the program has come to an end.

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6 Maintenance and cleaning

Service life of product extends and frequently
experienced problems will be reduced if it is
cleaned at regular intervals.

WARNING!

A

• Please unplug your product before
performing maintenance and cleaning
instructions. (eg control panel, body, etc.)

6.1 Cleaning Lint Filter / Loading
Door Inner Surface

Lint and fiber released from the laundry to the
air during the drying cycle are collected in the
Lint Filter.

NOTE

C

• You can clean the lint filter housing with a

vacuum cleaner.

WARNING!

A

• Always clean the lint filter and the inner
surfaces of the loading door after each
drying process.

To clean the lint filter:

• Open the
loading door.

• Remove the
lint filter by
pulling it up
and open the
lint filter.

• Clean lint, fiber, and cotton raveling by
hand or with a soft piece of cloth.

• Close the lint filter and place it back into
its housing.

A layer can build up
on the filter pores that
can cause clogging
of the filter after using
the dryer for a while.
Wash the lint filter with
warm water to remove
the layer that builds
up on the lint filter
surface. Dry the lint
filter completely before
reinstalling it.

• Clean the entire inner surface of the
loading door and loading door gasket
with a soft damp cloth.

6.2 Cleaning the sensor

There are
dampness sensors
in the dryer that
detect whether
the laundry is dry
or not.
To clean the
sensors:

• Open the loading door of the dryer.

• Allow the machine to cool down if it is still
hot due to the drying process.

• Wipe the metal surfaces of the sensor
with a soft cloth, dampened with vinegar
and dry them.

NOTE

C

• Clean metal surfaces of the sensors 4
times a year.

• Do not use metal tools when cleaning
metal surfaces of the sensors.

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A

WARNING!

• Never use solvents, cleaning agents or
similar substances for cleaning due to the
risk of fire and explosion!

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6.3 Draining the water tank

Dampness of the laundry is removed and
condensed during drying process and the
water that arise accumulates in the water tank.
Drain the water tank after each drying cycle.

WARNING!

A

• Condensed water is not drinkable!

• Never remove the water tank when the
program is running!

If you forget to drain the water tank, the
machine will stop during the subsequent drying
cycles when the water tank is full and the Water
Tank warning symbol will flash. If this is the
case, drain the water tank and press Start /
Pause button to resume the drying cycle.
To drain the water tank:

1. Remove the water tank in the drawer

or container carefully.

2. Drain the water in the tank.

There is an one stage filter. This one stage filter
is from sponge
To clean the filter drawer:

• Press the kick
plate button to
open the kick
plate.

• Open the filter drawer cap turning the
cap lock on it and pull it out..

• Open the filter
drawer by
pressing the red
button.

• Take out the filter
drawer sponge.

• If there is lint accumulation in the funnel
of the water tank, clean it under running
water.

• Place the water tank into its seat.

NOTE

C

• If the direct water draining is used as an
option, there is no need to empty the
water tank.

6.4 Cleaning the filter drawer

Lint and fiber that could not be captured by the
lint filter are blocked in the filter drawer behind
the kick plate. Clean the filter periodically when
there is visible air collection on it or when
the symbol lights up, if there is a filter drawer
cleaning warning symbol available.

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• Clean the fluff and lint over the filter
sponge washing it with your hands.
Remove the moisture squeezing the
sponge with your hands after washing it.

• Clean the fluff, lint and cotton pellets with
your hands or with a soft cloth.

• If you observe a
layer over the filter
which can block
the filter, remove
the layer washing
with a water and
then cleaning it.
Dry the filter cloth
properly before
replacing the filter
drawer.

NOTE

C

• There may be no cloth in the filter
cassette of your drying machine,
depending on its model.

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• Place the sponge
back into its
place.

NOTE

C

• Please place the sponge carefully inside
the frame of the filter cassette shown by
arrows in order to avoid squeezing when
filter drawer closed”.:

• Close the filter
drawer as to lock
the red button.

• Replace the filter drawer and tighten the
cap turning the filter drawer lock turning it
in the arrow direction.

6.5 Cleaning the evaporator

• Clean the lint
accumulated
on the fins of
the evaporator
located behind
the filter drawer
with a vacuum
cleaner.

WARNING!

A

• You can also clean by hand provided that
you wear protective gloves. Do not attempt
to clean with bare hands. Evaporator fins
can harm your hand.

• Close the kick plate
cover.

WARNING!

A

• Drying without the filter drawer sponge in
place will damage the machine!

NOTE

C

• A dirty lint filter and filter drawer will cause
longer drying periods and higher energy
consumption.

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7 Troubleshooting

Drying operation takes too long.

Fibre filter pores might be clogged. >>> Wash the filter with warm
water.
Filter drawer might be clogged. >>> Clean the sponge and filter
cloth (if any) in the filter drawer. (for the products with a heat pump)
The condenser might be blocked. >>> Wash the condenser.(for
the products with a condenser )
The ventilation grills in front of the machine may be closed. >>>
Remove any objects in front of the ventilation grills that blocks air.
Ventilation may be inadequate because the area the machine is
installed in is too small. >>> Open the door or windows to prevent
the room temperature from rising very high.
A lime layer may have accumulated on the humidity or temperature
sensors. >>> Clean the humidity or temperature sensors.
Excessive amount of laundry might be loaded. >>> Do not load
the drying machine excessively.
Laundry might not have been wrung adequately. >>> Perform a
higher speed wringing on the washing machine.

Clothes come out damp after drying.

A program not suitable for the laundry type may have been
used.>>> Check the maintenance labels on the clothes and select
a program suitable for the clothes’ type or use time programs as
extra.
Fibre filter pores might be clogged. >>> Wash the filter with warm
water.
The condenser might be blocked. >>> Wash the condenser. (for
the products with a condenser)
Filter drawer might be clogged. >>> Clean the sponge and filter
cloth (if any) in the filter drawer.(For the products with a heat pump)
Excessive amount of laundry might be loaded. >>> Do not load
the drying machine excessively.
Laundry might not have been wrung adequately. >>> Perform a
higher speed wringing on the washing machine.

Drying machine does not turn on or program cannot be started.
Drying machine does not run after it is configured.

Power plug might be unplugged. >>> Make sure the power cord
is plugged in.
Loading door might be open. >>> Ensure that the loading door is
properly closed.
A program might not be set or Start/Stand-by button might not be
pressed. >>> Check that the program is set and it is not in Stand­by position.
Child lock may be activated. >>> Turn off the child lock.

Program terminated prematurely for no reason.

Loading door might not be closed completely. >>> Ensure that the
loading door is properly closed.
There might be a power outage. >>> Press the Start/Stand-by
button to start the program.
Water tank may be full. >>> Empty the water tank.

Clothes have shrunk, hardened or spoiled.

A program not suitable with the laundry type might have been
used. >>> Check the maintenance labels on the clothes and
select a program suitable for the clothes.

The lighting inside the drying machine does not turn on. (For
models with a lamp)

Drying machine might not be turned on with the On/Off button or
program might not be selected for machines without an On/Off
button. >>> Make sure that the drying machine is turned on.
Lamp might be malfunctioning. >>> Contact Authorized Service to
replace the lamp.

Filter cleaning warning symbol/LED is on/flashing.

Fibre filter might not be cleaned. >>> Clean the filter.
The filter slot might be clogged with lints. >>> Clean the filter slot.
A layer of fluff might have accumulated clogging up the lint filter
pores. >>> Wash the filter with warm water.
The condenser might be blocked. >>> Wash the condenser.

Water drips from the loading door.

Fibres might have gathered on the inner sides of the loading door
and the loading door gasket. >>> Clean the inner surfaces of the
loading door and the loading door gasket surfaces.

Loading door opens by itself.

Loading door might not be closed completely. >>> Push the
loading door until the closing sound is heard.

Water tank warning symbol / led is on/flashing.

Water tank may be full. >>> Empty the water tank.
Water discharge hose might have collapsed. >>> If the product is
connected directly to the water drain check the water discharge
hose.

Steam symbol is flashing.(For the products with a steam function)

Steam tank may be empty => Fill the steam tank with distilled or
condensed water.

Steam programs do not start (For the products with a steam
function)

Steam tank may be empty, steam tank warning icon may light up
on the screen => Fill the steam tank until the steam icon goes off.

Wrinkles are not removed with wrinkle removing program. (For the
products with a steam function)

Excess amount of laundry may have been placed => Place
specified amount of laundry.
Steam application time may be selected in low level => Choose a
program with high amount of steam.
After completion of the program, the laundry may have stayed in
the machine for a long time => Take the laundry out as soon as the
program finishes, and hang it out.

Laundry odour not lessened with the odour removal program.(For
the products with an odour removal program)

Excess amount of laundry may have been placed => Place
specified amount of laundry.
Steam application time may be selected in low level => Choose a
program with high amount of steam.

WARNING!

A

• If the problem persists after following the
instructions in this section, contact your vendor
or an Authorized Service. Never try to repair your
product yourself.

NOTE

C

• In an event that you encounter an issue on
any part on your appliance, you can ask for a
replacement by contacting the authorized service
with the appliance model number.

• Operating the appliance with non-authentic parts
may lead the appliance to malfunction.

• Manufacturer and distributor are not liable for
malfunctions resulting from using non-authentic
parts.

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WA

PRODUCT FICHE

Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 392/2012

Supplier name or trademark

Model name

Rated capacity (kg)

Type of Tumble Dryer

Energy efficiency class

Annual Energy Consumption (kWh)

(1)

(2)

Type of Control

Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at full load (kWh)

Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at partial load (kWh)

Power consumption of the off-mode for the standart cotton programme at full load, P

Power consumption of the left-on mode for the standart cotton programme at full load, P

The duration of the left on mode (min)

Standard cotton programme

Programme time of the standard cotton programme at full load, T

Programme time of the standard

(3)

cotton programme at partial load, T

(min)

dry

(min)

dry1/2

Weighted programme time of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load (T

Condensation efficiency class

(4)

Average condensation efficiency of the standard cotton programme at full load, C

Average condensation efficiency of the standard cotton programme at partial load, C

Weighted condensation efficiency of the standard cotton programme at full load and partial load, C

Sound power level for the standard cotton programme at full load

(5)

Built-in

(W)

O

(W)

L

)

t

dry

dry1/2

t

Air Vented

Condenser

Automatic

Non-automatic

SMEG

DHT37PLIT

7188288420

7.0

-

A+++

157,6

-

1,25

0,74

0,50

1,00

30

155

97

122

A

91%

91%

91%

64

-

: Yes - : No

(1) Scale from A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient)

(2) Energy consumption based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of
the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used.

(3) "Cotton cupboard dry programme" used at full and partial load is the standard drying programme to which the information in the
label and the fiche relates, that this programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and that it is the most efficient
programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton

(4) Scale from G (lest efficient) to A (most efficient)

(5) Weighted average value — L

expressed in dB(A) re 1 pW