Smeg WASHER-DRYER Instruction Manual

WASHER-DRYER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents

1. Precautions for safety and use 2

2. Installation instructions 5

3. Description of controls 8

4. Using the appliance for washing 9

5. Using the appliance for drying 15

6. Cleaning and maintenance 17

7. Troubleshooting 20

This appliance is tagged in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and E­lectronic Equipment - WEEE.
This directive contains the regulations governing the collection and recycling of decommissioned appliances
throughout the European Union.
The symbol of the rubbish bin with a line through it on the appliance or its packaging indicates that the prod­uct must be disposed of separately from other waste at the end of its life cycle. The user is thus obliged to
consign scrapped appliances to the special electronic and electrotechnical waste disposal centres, or return
them to the dealer on purchase of a similar new appliance, on a one-to-one basis.
Consignment to the appropriate facility for environmentally responsible recycling, treatment and disposal
helps to prevent any negative effects on the environment and health, and encourages the reuse and/or recy­cling of the appliance’s component materials.
Illegal dumping of the appliance by the user will be subject to prosecution under the relevant law.

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READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

Attention!

You are advised to read all the instructions in this manual carefully; it will inform you about
the right conditions for the proper, safe use of your washer-dryer
It is very important to keep this instruction manual with the appliance for future reference.
In the event of sale or transfer, ensure that the manual always accompanies the appli­ance, to provide the necessary information about its use.

1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY AND USE

Attention!

These precautions are detailed for reasons of safety.
This section must be read carefully before installation and use.

Disposing of packaging

• Never leave packaging residues unattended in the home. Separate waste packaging materials by
type and consign them to the nearest recycling centre.

• Packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) must not be left within reach of children.

Disposing of old appliances

• Once no longer in use, appliances must be rendered unusable: permanently disarm the
lock on the door (this will prevent children risking their lives by locking themselves inside
during play) and cut the power supply lead after removing the plug from the socket.
The appliance must be delivered to a recycling facility.

Environmental protection

• Use the whole of the maximum recommended capacity. Never exceed the maximum permitted lo-
ad.

• Do not use the prewash function for lightly or normally soiled items.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations on detergent usage.

• Use the highest spin speed permitted for the fabric type. Fast spins reduce the drying time and

thus energy consumption.

Safety instructions

• This appliance is intended for domestic use and is compliant with Directives 72/23/EEC and
89/336/EEC (including Directives 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC) currently in force.

• Read all the instructions in this manual carefully before installation and use.

• Check that the drum assembly has been released before use (see instructions). Failure to release

the drum assembly may cause damage to the washer-dryer and the surrounding furniture or appli­ances during the spin cycle.

• This Instruction Manual is an integral part of the appliance: it must always be kept intact with the
appliance. Installation must be carried out by qualified staff in compliance with the relevant regula­tions. The appliance is built to provide the following functions: washing and drying of clothes or fa­brics stated to be suitable for machine washing by the producer on the relevant label. All other u­ses are to be considered improper. The manufacturer declines all liability for uses other than
those stated above.

• The nameplate with the technical data, serial number and mark is in a visible position in the part in
view after the door has been opened. The nameplate must never be removed.

• The electrical and plumbing works required to install the appliance must only be carried out
by skilled staff.

• The appliance must be connected to earth in compliance with electrical system safety regulations.

The manufacturer declines all liability for direct or indirect injury or damage deriving from a
non-existent or defective earth connection.

• In the event that the appliance is not connected by means of a plug, an omnipolar circuit-breaker
device with contact gap of at least 3 mm must be provided.

• The plug to be connected to the power supply lead and the relative socket must be of the same
type and comply with the relevant regulations. Check that the mains voltage and frequency are the

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same as the values marked on the nameplate. The use of adapters or junctions is not recom­mended. Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the power supply lead.

• The appliance is only disconnected from the electricity supply if the plug has been removed
from the socket or the electrical system master switch has been turned off. The power plug
must be accessible after the appliance has been installed.

• The appliance must be installed using new sets of hoses (supplied with the appliance). Old hose
sets should not be reused.

• Take care that the appliance is not standing on the power supply cable.

• The washer-dryer must never be used on vehicles, on board ships or planes, or in environments

with hazards, such as explosive or corrosive environments (powders, vapours and gases) or ex­plosive and/or corrosive liquids,

• Do not install the washer-dryer in places with a risk of frost. Frozen pipes may burst under the
pressure.

• Make sure that the drain hose connected to the sink is securely fastened and cannot move.

• If it is not fixed in place, the repulsive force of the water might thrust it away from the sink, causing

the risk of flooding.

• When connecting the hose to a sink also check that the water drains from it quickly, as other­wise the sink may overflow.

• Do not overload the appliance.

• Never use detergents which contain solvents or chemicals for washing in the washer-dryer. They

might damage the appliance and form poisonous vapours. These fumes might also catch fi­re and explode.

• Garments soaked in petroleum products must not be washed in the washing machine. Before wa-
shing, check that garments do not contain inflammable devices (e.g. cigarette-lighters, matches,
etc.)

• If volatile cleaning fluids are used, ensure that these substances have been removed from the
garments before they are placed in the appliance.

• Before loading garments for washing, check that the pockets are empty, buttons secure and zips
fastened.

• Do not wash frayed or torn garments.

• During washing at high temperatures, the glass in the door will become very hot.

• Check that all water has been drained from the appliance before opening the door.

• If there is water inside, pump it out before opening the door. If in doubt, read the instruction man-

ual.

• The water in the appliance is not suitable for drinking!

• Swallowing washing machine detergents may injure the mouth and throat.

• Before removing the garments from the washer-dryer check that the drum is at a standstill.

• Switch the appliance off after each use to avoid wasting electricity.

• Leave the door ajar between washes to keep the gasket in good condition.

• In the event of a malfunction never attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Disconnect the ap-

pliance from the electricity supply and turn off the water tap. Then contact a qualified engineer.
Repairs must only be carried out by qualified staff.

• The appliance is intended for use by adults. Do not allow children to tamper with the washer-
dryer's controls or play with it and do not keep children in the vicinity while the programme is

in progress.

• Young animals or small children might climb into the washer-dryer .

• Always check the inside of the drum before use and do not allow children to play with the ap-

pliance.

• Keep children away from the appliance when the door or the detergent drawer is open; the appli-
ance might contain detergent residues which may cause permanent injury to the eyes, mouth and
throat, or even cause death by suffocation.

• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given su­pervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• That the tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning

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

• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer

• Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, petrol, kerosene, spot

removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra
amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer

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• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles
and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer

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

• The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the
items are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be changed

• Never stop a tumble drier before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed
and spread out so that the heat is dissipated

• Do not store flammable fluids near the appliance.

Lengthy periods out of use.

• If the appliance is not to be used for a lengthy period it should be disconnected from the electricity
and water supplies and the door should be left ajar to prevent unpleasant smells from building up
inside.

Important!

This appliance is easy to use.
However, for the best results it is important to read this manual carefully and follow all the instructions
before putting it into operation.
The manual provides the correct instructions for installation, use and maintenance, as well as giving
useful advice.

For Great Britain only

Warning: this appliance must be earthed.

Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a
BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in
this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to
BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:

1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B)

2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover

3. Refit both into plug

Important:

The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a
fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not
be used until a correct replacement is fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by the colour
insert or the colour embossed in words on the
base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your
local electrical store.

If the appliance is provided with a plugless supply cord:

• It is necessary to install in the fixed wiring an all-pole disconnection device having a gap be-

tween contacts of at least 3,5mm. After installation the disconnection device has to be easy to
reach.

• The connection to the mains must be carried out by a qualified technician in accordance to the

scheme shown below and the regulations in force

L

= brown

N

= bl ue

= yellow-green

• In the event of damage to the supply cord, it has to be replaced by the manufacturer or an au-

thorized technical service center in order to avoid any risk.

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The manufacturer declines all responsibility for injury or damage caused by failure to
comply with the above regulations or deriving from tampering with even just one part of the
appliance and the use of non-original spare parts.

2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Important!

The appliance must be installed by a qualified engineer in compliance with the relevant regulations.
The washer-dryer is heavy. Take care when lifting it.

2.1 UNPACKING

The unit on flexible mounts is fixed in place for transport using the screws (A) on the rear of the washer-dryer, with
the relative plastic spacers (B). Once the screws have been removed, the power supply lead can be used.

A+B

1. Undo all the screws with a 10 mm spanner

2. Remove all the screws (A) from the rear

3. Remove all the plastic spacers (B)

B

A

4. Fit all the plastic plugs (C) provided, to prevent water splashes from

getting into the appliance, and contact with live parts.

Warning!

• Do not turn the appliance upside-down or place it on its sides.

• All the transport retainer fittings should be kept in a safe place; they must be fitted again if the appliance has to

be moved around in the future.

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2.2 POSITIONING AND LEVELLING

1. Place the appliance in the
chosen position.

2. Level the appliance carefully
in all directions with the aid of
a spirit level, adjusting the
height of the feet if necessary.
Once done, fix the feet in pla­ce with the locknuts provided.

3. On appliances with adjustable rear feet, note that the rear of the appliance rests on skids and not on the feet.
Before inserting the appliance into its place between the kitchen units, check that the rear feet are screwed
fully in to prevent damage as the appliance is shifted into position.

Once the appliance is in position in the kitchen, the height of the rear feet has to be increased so that the ap­pliance no longer stands on the skids. After adjusting the rear feet, level the appliance and fix the front feet at
the height required.

The water intake and drain hoses can be fitted pointing to the left or right for effective installation.

Warning!

• This operation must be carried out with care to prevent the washer-dryer from vibrating, moving or ge-
nerating excessive noise during use.

• If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor, take care to ensure that the openings in the bottom of
the washer-dryer are not obstructed.

• Also check that during operation the washer-dryer is not resting against walls, kitchen units, etc.

• The appliance must not be installed behind a door with lock, a sliding door, or a door with hinge on the oppo-

site side.

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2.3 CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY

1. Check that the water supply pressure is in the following range: 0,05-0,9MPa. With
higher pressures, use a pressure reducer.

2. Connect the cold water supply hose (blue screw collar) to the cold water tap with ¾
gas threaded connector, taking care to tighten firmly to prevent leaks. The water sup­ply hose must not be kinked or crushed and must not be changed or cut. Threaded
connections must only be tightened by hand.

3. When appliances are supplied with hot water, the intake water temperature must not
exceed 60°C and the hose with red screw collar must be connected to the hot water supply tap.

Warning!

• If the connection is made to new pipelines, or lines which have been out of use for a long time, allow a con­siderable amount of water to flow out before connecting the intake hose. This prevents any sand or other dirt
from fouling the filters installed in the appliance to protect the water intake valves.

• The new intake hose supplied with the appliance must be used, and the old water supply hose must not be
used.

2.4 CONNECTING TO THE DRAIN

1. Insert the end of the drain hose into a drain pipe having inside diameter of at least 4 cm, at least 50 to 90 cm
above floor level, or connect it securely (using the plastic fitting on the elbow in the hose) to a sink or bathtub.

2. In all cases, check that the end of the drain hose is securely fixed to prevent the repulsive force of the water
from pushing it out of place.

Warning!

• Avoid kinks or restrictions to ensure effective drainage.

• Any drain hose extensions must be no more than 1 metre long, must be of the same diameter and must be

free from restrictions of all kinds.

• The end of the drain hose must never be submerged in water.

2.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Before connecting the plug to the power socket ensure that:

1. The electrical system voltage is the same as that stated on the nameplate on the front of the appliance,

in the zone visible when the door is open. The rated power supply and the fuses required are specified
on the nameplate.

2. The meter, safety breakers, power supply line and power socket are rated to withstand the maximum lo-

ad required, stated on the nameplate.

3. The power supply socket and the plug fitted to the appliance are compatible without the use of reduc-

tions, multiple sockets, adapters and extension leads which might cause overheating or scorching.
If the power supply socket is not compatible with the plug supplied, replace the socket with one of the
appropriate type.

Warning

• The power plug must be accessible after the appliance has been installed.

• It is absolutely essential to connect the appliance to earth. Connect the plug to a socket with an earth

connection in good working order.

The manufacturer declines all liability for direct or indirect injury or damage deriving from a non-existent
or defective earth connection. Correct electrical connection guarantees conditions of maximum safety.

• This appliance is compliant with the requirements of EEC directive 89/336 of 3.5.89 (including the amend­ment directive 92/31/EEC) concerning the elimination of radio-frequency disturbance.

• If the power supply lead is damaged, it must only be replaced with an original spare, available from the After­Sales Service.

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Programme Selector

Start/Pause button

Display

• Do not connection/disconnect the power supply plug from the socket with wet hands

• Only disconnect the power supply plug from the socket by taking hold of the plug itself, never by

pulling on the lead.

3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

3.1 CONTROL PANEL

All the appliance's control and monitoring devices are placed together on the front panel.

drying levels, child lock, clean programme). The settings can be modified using the buttons under­neath.

: shows the settings (spin speed, cycle status, flexi time, maximum recommended weight,

Buttons (from left to right):

Spin speed selection
Option selection
Confirm option
Delay Timer
Drying

:
For starting and stopping
working cycles.

For switching the washer-dryer
on and off and selecting pro­grammes. Can be turned in ei­ther direction. Does not turn whi­le programmes are in progress.

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4. USING THE APPLIANCE FOR WASHING

4.1 PREPARING THE ITEMS FOR WASHING

1. Subdivide the items for washing by fabric type and colour fastness.

2. Wash white and coloured items separately. New coloured items should be washed separately the first time.
Normally, items carry labels with washing instructions. The following is a short description of the symbols u­sed on these labels.

Warning!

• Do not wash unhemmed or torn items as they may fray.

• Unrelated items in the wash may damage the garments or parts of the washer-dryer. So: empty pockets and

turn them inside-out, and remove wheels from curtains or wrap them in a mesh bag.

• Wash very small items (belts, handkerchiefs, socks, padded bras, etc.) in a white canvas bag. Fasten press­studs and zips and sew on loose buttons.

• The use of modern detergents and the correct washing temperature is generally sufficient to remove stains
from fabrics. However, some difficult stains such as grass, fruit, egg, blood, rust, ballpoint pen, etc. should be
dealt with before washing. Depending on the type of fabric, there are a large number of commercial

stain removers on the market. In all cases, stains should be cleaned or diluted at once, since the ol­der they are, the harder they are to remove.

• Failure to comply with washing guidance symbols may result in damage to the items washed.

WASHING BLEACHING

Machine wash at max. 90°C

Machine wash at max. 60°C

Machine wash at max. 40°C

Machine wash at max. 30°C

Machine wash, delicate cycle
at max. 60°C
Machine wash, delicate cycle
at max. 40°C
Machine wash, delicate cycle
at max. 30°C

Hand wash

Do not wash

Bleaching allowed

Hot iron

High tem-

perature

Any solvent

Warm iron

Any solvent e-

xcept trichloroe-

thylene

Less than 60°C

IRONING

DRY CLEANING

Cool iron

Petroleum

solvent and

R113

DRYING

Do not bleach

Do not dry clean

Do not tumble dry

Do not iron

Wool – Only wool marked as pure new wool, with the mark, or labelled "shrink-proof, machine-washable"
can be washed in a washing machine on the specific programme; other types of wool should be hand-washed or
dry-cleaned.

4.2 OPENING THE DOOR

The appliance is fitted with a safety device which prevents the door from being opened while the programme is in
progress.

1. Check that all the water has been drained from the tank and the drum is at a standstill.

Warning!

• If the washing programme is interrupted, it will be from 3 to 15 minutes before the door can be opened, de­pending on the temperature reached inside the appliance.

Warning!

The water may still be boiling hot if the wash was at high temperature.
Do not open the door if there is still water in the drum!

4.3 LOADS OF WASHING

As far as possible, to save electricity, it is more economical to wash complete loads of the various types of
fabric. Shake out the laundry before loading, and alternate large and small items. It is best to weight the load the

first few times, after which you will be able to rely on your experience. As a guide, the following is a list of the av­erage weights of the standard items:

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