Smeg SACD8 User Manual
SACD 8
Dryer
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.
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.
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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 loading.
• 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
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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.
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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.
BDo 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.
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 drying 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;
A Make sure that you have removed the transportation
safety assembly (nylon+styrofoam pieces) before
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
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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.
CNever unscrew the adjustable feet from their housings.
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 10 Amps, have a qualified electrician
install a 10 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.
BDamaged power cable must only be replaced by a
qualified electrician.
BIf 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.
Disposing of packaging material
Packaging materials are dangerous to children. Keep
packaging materials in a safe place out of reach of
children. Packaging materials of your product are
manufactured from recyclable materials. Sort and
dispose of them in accordance with recycled waste
instructions. Do not dispose of them with normal
domestic waste.
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.
Disposing of the old machine
Dispose of your old machine 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 machine.
Before disposing of your old machine, cut off the power
cable plug and make the loading door lock unusable to
avoid dangerous conditions to children.
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Technical specification
EN 2
Height (adjustable) 84.6 cm
Width 59.5 cm
Depth 59.8 cm
Capacity (max.) 8 kg
Weight (net) 40,5 kg
Voltage
See type labelRated power input
Model code
Type label is located behind the loading door.
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