Smeg DRY8SSA User Manual

DRY8WSA DRY8SSA

Dryer Asciugatrice

Read this manual prior to initial operation of the product!

Dear Customer, We hope that your product, which has been manufactured in modern facilities and passed through a strict quality control procedure, will give you very good results. We advise you to read through this manual carefully before using your product and keep it for future reference.

This User Manual will

• Help you use your machine in a fast and safe way.

• Read the User Manual before installing and starting your product.

• In particular, follow the instructions related to safety.

• Keep this User Manual within easy reach for future reference.

• Please read all additional documents supplied with your product. Remember that this User Manual is also applicable for several other models.

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this User Manual the following symbols are used:

A Important safety information. Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property. B Caution; Warning for supply voltage.

Caution; Warning for fire hazard.

Caution; Warning for hot surfaces.

Read the instructions.

C Useful information. Important information or useful hints about usage.

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1 Important safety information

This section includes safety information that will help protection from risks of personal injuries or materialistic damages. Failure to follow these instructions shall cause any warranty and reliability commitment to become void.

General safety

• Never place the machine on a carpet-covered floor,

otherwise, lack of airflow beneath the machine may cause electrical parts to overheat. This will cause problems with your machine.

• If the power cable or mains plug is damaged, you

must call Authorised Service Agent for repair.

• The product should not be plugged in during

installation, maintenance and repair works. Such works should always be made by the technical

service. Manufacturer shall not be held responsible

for damages arising from processes carried out by unauthorised persons.

• Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected

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

• Operate your product at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C.

• Do not use electrical devices in the product.

• Do not connect the air exit of the product to the chimney holes which are used for the exhaust fumes

of the devices operating with gas or other types of fuel.

• 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.

• Always clean the lint filter before or after each

• Never operate your dryer without the lint filter

installed.

• 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 use extension cords, multi-plugs or adaptors

to connect the dryer to power supply in order to decrease the risk of electric shock.

• 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.

• Items cleaned or washed with gasoil/fuel oil, drylaundry 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.

• Do not dry items cleaned with industrial chemicals in

the dryer.

• Do not dry unwashed items in the dryer.

• Items soiled with cooking oils, acetone, alcohol, fuel

oil, kerosene, stain remover, 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 fabric softener or the product.

• This product must be grounded. 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. Power cable

of this product is equipped with a conductor and a grounding plug that allows for grounding the product. This plug must be installed appropriately and inserted into a socket which is grounded in accordance with the local laws and regulations.

• Do not install the product behind a door with a lock,

sliding door or a door that has a hinge against the hinge of the dryer.

• Do not install or leave this product in places where it will be exposed to outdoor conditions.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Do not perform any repair or part replacing

procedures on the product even if you know or have the ability to perform unless it is clearly suggested in the operating instructions or the published service manual.

• Inside and exhaust duct of the product must

be cleaned by the qualified service personnel periodically.

• Wrong connection of grounding conductor of the product can cause electric shock. If you have

any suspect about the grounding connection, have it checked by a qualified electrician, service representative or service personnel.

• Do not reach into the machine when the drum is

spinning.

• Unplug the machine when it is not in use.

• Never wash down the appliance with water! There is the risk of electric shock! Always disconnect by

unplugging from the mains before cleaning.

• Never touch the plug with wet hands. Never unplug

by pulling on the cable, always pull out by grabbing the plug only. Do not operate the machine if the

power cable or plug is damaged!

• Never attempt to repair the machine yourself,

otherwise, you will be putting your life and others’ lives in danger.

• For malfunctions that cannot be solved by following the information given in the safety instructions:

Turn off the machine, turn off and contact an

authorised service agent.

• Do not stop the dryer before the drying cycle comes

to an end unless you will remove all laundry from the dryer fast in order to lay them and dissipate the heat.

• Remove the door of the drying compartment before

decommissioning or disposing of the product.

• The final step of the drying cycle (cool-down cycle)

occurs without applying heat to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that will not damage them.

• Fabric softeners or similar products should be used

as specified by the fabric softener instructions.

• Underwear that contains metal reinforcements should

not be placed in a dryer. Damage to the dryer can result if metal reinforcements come loose during drying.

• Check all garments for forgotten lighters, coins, metal

pieces, needles, etc. before loading.

• At times when your dryer is not in use or after the

laundry is taken out following the completion of

drying process, turn off by using the On/Off button. In cases when the On/Off button is on (while the dryer is energized), keep the door of the dryer closed.

Intended use

• This product has been designed for domestic use. It

should not be used for other purposes.

• Use the product only for drying laundry 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 appliances are dangerous for the children. Keep children away from the machine when it is

operating. Do not let them tamper with the machine.

• Packaging materials are dangerous to children. Keep

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

• Do not allow children sit/climb on or enter in the

product.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do

not play with the product.

• Close the loading door when you leave the area

where the product is located.

Compliance with the WEEE Directive 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 manufactured with high quality 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.

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.

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.

2 Installation

Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent for

installation of your product.

C Preparation of location and electrical installation for

the product is under customer’s responsibility.

BInstallation and electrical connections must be carried

out by a qualified personnel.

A Prior to installation, visually check if the product

has any defects on it. If so, do not have it installed.

Damaged products will cause risks for your safety.

Appropriate installation location

• Install the product in an environment which has no risk of freezing and is in a stable and level position.

• 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 and wooden bands.

• Do not place your product on a long pile rug or on

similar surfaces.

• 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.)

and also pay attention to install the product at a place where it will stay permanently.

B Do not place the product on top of the power cable.

• Keep at least 1.5 cm distance to walls of other

furniture.

Removing the transportation safety assembly

ARemove 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.

3. Pull the nylon towards yourself and remove the

transportation safety assembly.

AMake sure that you have removed the transportation

safety assembly (nylon+styrofoam pieces) before using

the product for the first time. Do not leave any items inside the drum.

Under counter installation

• A special part (Part no. 297 360 0100) replacing

the top trim must be provided and installed by the Authorised Service Agent in order to use the machine

under a counter or in a cupboard. It should never be

operated without the top trim.

• Leave at least 3 cm of space between the side and

rear walls of the product and the walls of the counter/ cupboard when installing your product under a counter or in a cupboard.

Mounting over a washing machine

• A fitting device should be used between the two

machines when installing above a washing machine.

The bracket (Part no. 297 720 0100 white/297 720 0400 grey) must be installed by the Authorised Service

Agent.

• Place the product on a firm floor. If it will be placed on top of a washing machine, the approximate weight of

both machines may reach 180 kg when they are full. Therefore, the floor must be capable of carrying the

load on it!

Connection to water drain;

In products equipped with a condenser unit the water

accumulated during the drying cycle is collected in the

water tank. You should drain the accumulated water after

each washing cycle.

You can directly send the accumulated water out through

the water drain hose supplied with the machine instead of periodically draining the water collected in the water tank. Connecting the water drain hose;

1. Remove the hose on the machine by pulling it out from

its end. Do not use any tools to take out the hose.

2. Connect the special drain hose supplied with the machine to the pipe fitting.

3. The other end of the drain hose can be directly connected to the wastewater drain or to the washbasin. The fitting must always be secured in all

types of connections. Your house may be flooded if the

hose gets out of its housing during water discharge.

Important:

• The hose should be attached to a height of maximum

80 cm.

• You must be careful not the pinch or bend the hose.

• The end of the hose should not be bent, it should not

be stepped on and it must not be folded between the drain and the machine.

Adjusting the feet

In order to ensure that your machine operates more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its

feet. Balance the machine by adjusting the feet.

Rotate the feet to adjust until the machine stands level and

firmly.

Electrical connection

Connect the machine to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse of suitable capacity as stated in the technical

specifications table. Our company shall not be liable for

any damages that will arise when the machine is used on a circuit without grounding.

• Connection must comply with national regulations.

• If the current value of the fuse or breaker in the

house is less than 16 Amps, have a qualified electrician install a 16 Amp fuse.

• 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.

• 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.

B Damaged power cable must only be replaced by a

qualified electrician.

B If the product is faulty, it must not be operated unless

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

First use

• To have the product ready for operation before

calling the authorised service agent, make sure that its location and power supply installations are

appropriate. If they are not, call a qualified electrician

to have any necessary arrangements carried out.

• Make sure that the power connections of the product

are in accordance with the instructions given in relevant chapters of this manual.

Transportation of the machine

1. Unplug the machine from the mains.

2. Remove the water drain (if any) and chimney

connections.

3. Drain water remained in the machine completely before transportation.

C Never unscrew the adjustable feet from their housings.

Technical specification

EN 2

Height (adjustable) 84.6 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 59.8 cm

Capacity (max.) 8 kg Weight (net) 40 kg

Voltage

See type labelRated power input

Model code

Type label is located behind the loading door.

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