Smeg TLS6, TLS8 User Manual

CONTENTS

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE

BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE

PREPARATION OF THE WASHING

DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

CLEANING THE FILTER/ DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE

1.Remove the packaging and check

a. Cut and remove the shrink-wrap. b.Remove the top protection and the protective

corners.

c. Remove the bottom protection by tilting

and turning the washing machine on one rear bottom corner. Make sure that the black plastic part of the bottom protection (if available on the model) remains in the packing and not in the machine bottom.

This is important, as otherwise the plastic part could damage the washing machine during operation.

d.Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while

raising the handle. Remove the polystyrene cushion (depending on model).

e. Remove the blue protective film from the panel

(depending on model).

• After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer.

• Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children; they are potentially dangerous.

• If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few hours before operating.

2.Remove the transport bracket

• The washing machine is fitted with transport

screws and a transport bracket to prevent damage during transport. Before using the

washing machine you must remove the transport bracket (see “Installation”/“Removal

of transport bracket”).

3.Install the washing machine

• Place the washing machine on a flat and stable

floor surface.

• Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine is stable and level (see “Installation”/ “Adjust the feet”).

• In case of wooden or so-called “floating floors”

(for instance certain parquet or laminate floors), place the appliance on a 40 x 60 cm sheet of plywood at least 3 cm in thickness which is secured to the floor.

4.Water supply

• Connect the water supply inlet hose in

accordance with the regulations of your local water company (see “Installation”/“Connect the water inlet hose”).

• Water supply: Cold water only

• Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connection

• Pressure: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).

• Only use new hoses for connecting the washing

machine to the water supply. Used hoses must not be used anymore and should be discarded.

5.Drain hose

• Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it

over the edge of a sink with the “U” bend (see “Installation”/“Connect the water drain hose”).

• If the washing machine is connected to a built-in drainage system, ensure the latter is equipped with a vent to avoid simultaneous loading and draining of water (siphoning effect).

6.Electrical connection

• Electrical connections must be carried out by a

qualified technician in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the current standard safety regulations.

• The technical data (voltage, power and fuses) are given on the rating plate on the rear of the washing machine.

• The washing machine must be connected exclusively by means of a socket with an earth connection in accordance with current regulations. The washing machine must be earthed by law. The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or animals or damage to property deriving directly or indirectly from failure to observe the directions.

• Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.

• Before any maintenance on the washing machine

disconnect it from the mains supply.

• Access to the mains plug or to disconnection from the mains supply via a double-pole switch must be ensured at all times following the installation.

• Do not operate the washing machine if it has been damaged during transport. Inform the After-Sales Service.

• Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out by After-Sales Service.

• The washing machine must be connected to an effective earthing installation, in compliance with the regulations in force. In particular, washing machines installed in premises containing a shower or a bath must be protected by a differential residual current device of at least 30 mA. Earthing the washing machine is obligatory under the law. The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or animals or damage to property deriving either directly or indirectly from failure to observe the directions above.

• The washing machine may only be used in the household for the prescribed uses.

Dimensions:

Width: 400 mm Height: 900 mm Depth: 600 mm

GB 2

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

1.Packing

• The packaging materials are 100% recyclable and

bear the recycling symbol . Adhere to local regulations when disposing of packaging material.

2.Disposing of packaging and old washing machines

• This appliance is marked according to the

European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

• The washing machine is built from reusable materials. It must be disposed of in compliance with current local waste disposal regulations.

• Before scrapping, cut off the power cable so that the washing machine cannot be connected to the mains.

• Remove detergent from compartment if you intend scrapping your washing machine.

• If necessary, the power cable may be replaced with an identical one obtained from our AfterSales Service. The power cable must only be replaced by a qualified technician.

4.Energy saving tips

• Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent

and time by using the recommended maximum load size.

• Do not exceed the detergent dosages indicated in the manufacturer’s instructions.

• The Eco Ball - a special system in the outlet - will prevent detergent loss from the drum to avoid detergent loss into the environment.

• Use “Prewash” for heavily soiled laundry only! Save detergent, time, water and energy consumption by not selecting “Prewash” for slightly to normally soiled laundry.

• Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash program.

• Save energy by using a 60° C instead of a 95° C wash programme or a 40° C instead of a 60° C wash programme.

• Save energy and time by selecting a high spin speed to reduce the water content in laundry before using a tumble dryer (for machines with adjustable spin speed).

5.General recommendations

• Do not leave the washing machine connected

when not in use. Turn off the tap.

• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance switch off the washing machine and disconnect it from the mains supply.

3.Safety instructions

• The washing machine is appropriate for indoor

use only.

• Do not store flammable fluids near the appliance.

• Do not place electrical appliances on the

worktop of your washing machine.

• Children must not be allowed to play with or in the washing machine

• Do not attempt to force the lid open.

6.EC Declaration of Conformity

• This washing machine has been designed,

constructed and distributed in compliance with the safety requirements of EC Directives: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive

89/336/EEC EMC Directive

93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive

GB 3

DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE

1. Lid

2. Detergent dispenser

3. Drum

4. Pump access behind filter

5. After-Sales Service sticker (behind the

filter cover)

6. Mobility lever (depending on model)

• To move the washing machine: pull

the handle out a little bit by hand and pull it out to the stop with the foot.

7. Adjustable feet

BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE

To remove any residual water used in testing by the manufacturer, we recommend that you carry out a short wash cycle without laundry.

1. Open the tap.

2. Close the drum flaps.

3. Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the main wash chamber of the detergent

dispenser.

4. Close the lid.

5. Select and start a short programme (see separate programme chart).

GB 4

PREPARATION OF THE WASHING

Sort the laundry

1. Sort the laundry according to…

• Type of fabric / care label symbol

Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwash items.

• Colour

Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new coloured items separately.

•Size

Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve washing efficiency and distribution in the drum.

• Fabric delicacy

Wash delicate articles separately: use a special programme for Pure New Wool , curtains and other delicates. Always remove curtain glides or wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton bag. Use the special programme for handwash fabrics. Wash stockings, belts and other small items or articles with hooks (e.g. bras) in special cotton bags for washing machines or in zipped pillow cases.

2.Empty pockets

Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage your laundry as well as the washing machine’s drum and tub.

3.Fasteners

Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts or ribbons should be tied together.

Stain removal

• Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are

generally removed by the enzyme phase of the programme.

• To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit stains etc. add a stain remover to the main wash chamber of the detergent dispenser.

• Particularly stubborn stains should be treated before the wash.

Dyeing and bleaching

• Only use dyes and bleaches that are suitable for

washing machines.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be

stained by dyes or bleaches.

GB 5

Loading the laundry

1. Open the machine lid by pulling it upwards.

2. Open the drum by pressing the push button (pictures “1a” or “1b” - depending on model).

3. Place the items of laundry into the drum one by one.

Do not exceed the maximum load of the programmes indicated in the separate programme chart.

Notes:

- Overloading the machine will result in unsatisfactory

washing results and creased laundry.

- Take care that the laundry does not overhang the

drum; if this is the case, push the laundry down into the drum so that there is enough free space to close the drum flaps properly.

- Do not use the flaps to push the laundry into the

drum.

4. To close the drum, hold both doors in the middle again (picture “2”). ATTENTION: make sure that the drum flaps are properly locked - depending on the model:

- the metal hook must be completely hooked into the

rear door flap - see picture “2a”, or

- all metal hooks must be properly hooked inside the

rear door flap, and the button must overlap the edge of the rear door flap - see picture “2b”.

- check that no laundry gets stuck between the flaps,

or between flaps and drum.

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