Smeg SWM65EG User Manual

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing our product.

Please read these instructions carefully before connecting and using the appliance.

Knowledge of the operating principles will help guarantee correct and safe use of the appliance. This instruction booklet contains the technical characteristics of the washing machine and is full of useful information regarding its operation, all designed to help you get the best out of your appliance. If the appliance is sold or handed over for use by others, remember to give the new user the instruction booklet.

MODEL:

SERIAL NUMBER: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................. DATE OF PURCHASE: .............../.............../....................

CONTENTS

NOTES AND ADVICE FOR THE USER 4-5

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 5

INSTALLING THE WASHING MACHINE 6-8

• Unpacking the washing machine and removing the locking devices 6

• Levelling the washing machine 6

• Connecting to the mains water supply 7

• Connecting to the mains electricity supply 8

USING THE WASHING MACHINE 8-12

• Recommendations prior to use 8

• Use of detergents 9

• How to remove some stains 10

• International clothing care symbols 10

• Wash cicle

• Start button

OPTIONAL FUNCTION 12

PROGRAMME TABLES 13

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 12 MAINTENANCE 15-16

• Cleaning the washing machine 15

• Remove the detergent drawer 15

• Cleaning the ﬁ lter

• Resolving problems

This appliance is marked as complying with European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Make sure that the pr oduct is disposed of in a correct manner. The user is obliged to contribute towards preventing negative consequences f or

health and the environment.

11 12

15 16

The symbol aff xed to the product or accompanying documents signif es that the product must not be treated as normal domestic refuse , but must be delivered to an authorised collection centre to enable the electric and electronic equipment to be recycled. When disposing of the appliance, comply with local waste disposal regulations. For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, refer to the appropriate off ces, local domestic waste collection service or the retailer from where the appliance was purchased.

This appliance has been designed for use

as a domestic washing machine. Any other use is considered as improper and therefore dangerous.

Any modiﬁ cations or attempts to interfere

with the washing machine can be dangerous for the user and may damage the appliance itself.

Considering the substantial weight of the

washing machine, speciﬁ c safety standards must be observed during handling.

The washing machine must not be used by

children unless supervised.

Any modifications to the mains water or

electricity supply must be carried out by authorised technicians only.

When positioning the washing machine,

ensure that the power supply cable is not kinked or squashed and is accessible.

Before using the washing machine, remove

all the packing and locking devices used for the transport (locking screws). If this is not done, serious damage may be caused to both the appliance and your home.

If the washing machine is installed on a car-

peted ﬂ oor, leave sufﬁ cient space between the appliance and the ﬂ oor to guarantee the

free circulation of air. Do not overload the washing machine. When the appliance is in operation, avoid

any contact with the water being discharged

through the drain hose, as it may be very hot.

Do not touch the door glass either, as this will

tend to heat up during washing. Use the washing machine for machine-wash-

NOTES AND ADVICE FOR THE USER

Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. Repairing the failure arising from inappropriate connections or use of the appliance is not covered by the guarantee.

able items only. In the case of any doubts, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions on the label attached to the item to wash (see “Clothing care symbols”)

Before placing the washing in the washing ma-

chine, make sure that all pockets are empty. Hard or pointed objects such as coins, pins, nails, screws or stones can cause serious damage to the appliance.

Never wash items that have been soiled with

substances containing petrol. In the case where stains have been removed using vaporising products, wait until these substances have fully evaporated from the surface of the material before loading into the washing machine.

The use and quantities of detergent, softener

and bleach must comply with the instructions reported on the packaging.

Do not use detergents designed for hand

washing, in that the excessive suds produced could damage the internal components.

After washing mats, blankets or any other

long-ﬁ bre materials, remove the ﬁ lter and clean it if necessary.

It is advisable to leave the door open at the

end of the wash cycle.

Do not attempt to repair any appliance faults

alone, in that repairs carried out by a nonprofessional may cause serious damage and will invalidate any rights to repairs under guarantee.

Repairs to the appliance can only be carried

out by personnel authorised by the customer service centres. All repairs must make use of original spare parts only.

NOTES AND ADVICE FOR THE USER

Never insert or remove the plug from the mains socket with wet hands.

The washin g machi ne can only be opened once the led or display indicates that the cycle has ﬁ nished. On some models, this is signalled by a ﬂ ashing start button.

Th e wa sh in g machine must be connected to a mains socket ﬁ tted with an efﬁ cient earth complying with curre nt safety standards.

When servicing or cleaning the washing machine, remember to disconnect it from the mains electricity supply.

Do not use exte ns ion leads or mult ip le plug adapters to connect the washing machine to the mains electricity supply.

Do not pull the power supply ca ble to unplug the wa sh in g ma ch in e fr om the mains supply. Pull the plug only.

Do not expose th e appliance to atmospheric agents.

It is advisable to unplug th e was hin g machi ne from the mains electricity supply and close-off the water supp ly aft er each wash.

THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTS RESULTING FROM NON-COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY ST ANDARDS OR THE REQ UIREMENTS OF THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

The washing machine is a domestic appliance capable of washing any type of fabric at any time.

The washing machine has been constructed

in steel panels which have been treated and painted to guarantees that its aesthetic qualities remain unaltered over time.

The motor and all moving parts have been

designed and manufactured to guarantee the minimum possible noise levels

The large easily-accessible stainless steel

drum will ensure a better quality wash and help to prolong the life of your washing

The easy to use control panel will satisfy all

washing and drying needs (see control panel and programme table).

The wide door makes loading and unloading

the washing much easier.

The very high stability of the appliance is the

result of constant research by our technicians into the equilibrium of masses in movement.

A - Door B - Filter C - Adjustable feet D - Top cover E - Drum F - Control panel G - Detergent drawer

Installation must be carried out by qualiﬁ ed personnel in line with the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Incorrect installation may result in damage and injury.

The appliance can be installed anywhere providing that the ambient temperature is not less than 3°C and that the wires or pipes on the rear of the machine are not squashed.

Close off the holes using the plugs supplied. The plugs can be found in the bag containing the documents.

INSTALLING THE WASHING MACHINE

WARNING!! The washer/drier version must not be installed behind a locked door, a sliding door or with a hinged door on the opposite wall to the washer/drier itself.

For transport reasons, the washing machine’s oscillating group is locked in place b y 4 spacer s and scre ws. Before using the machine, remove the spacer s and loc king scre ws. Keep the screws and spacers for future use.

(according to the model)

For transport reasons, the washing machine’s oscillating group is locked in place by 4 spacers and screws. Before using the machine, remove the locking screws with a suitable tool.

Insert a screwdriver in the holes and lever out the 4 plastic spacers as shown in the f gure.

LEVELLING THE WASHING MACHINE

After having selected the most suitable location for the appliance, make sure it is level by regulating the adjustable feet (Fig. 6).

Pay particular attention to the positioning and levelling of the washing machine and make sure that the lock nuts are tight.

If the appliance is not le velled correctly, it will be unstab le and noisy and may cause damage.

If the washing machine is installed on a carpeted ﬂ oor, leave sufﬁ cient space between the appliance and the ﬂ oor to guarantee the free circulation of air.

It is not advisable to install the appliance in rooms where the temperature could fall below 0°C.

In the under -worktop ver sions, scre w in the f eet until the spring is full y compressed, thus allowing the appliance to be installed under the w orktop (Fig. 6B).

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