General safety instructions This section includes security instructions which may help prevent the injuries and material damage risks. All kinds of warranties shall be invalid if these instructions are not observed. 1.1 Life and property safety Never place the product on a carpet-covered floor. Electrical parts will get overheated since air cannot circulate from under the device.
Do not forget to close the loading door when leaving the room where the product is located. store all detergents and additives in a safe place away from the reach of the children by closing the cover of the detergent container or sealing the detergent package.
Important instructions for environment 2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive 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.
Technical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark SMEG Model name WHT814EIN Rated capacity (kg) Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) A+++ Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 1.200...
4.1 Installation • Apply to the nearest authorized service agent for the installation of your product. • Preparation of the location and electrical, tap water and waste water installations at the place of installation is under customer's responsibility. • Make sure that the water inlet and discharge hoses as well as the power cable are not folded, pinched or crushed while pushing the product into its place after installation or cleaning procedures.
4.1.4 Connecting water supply The water supply pressure required to run the product is between 1 to 10 bars (0.1 – 1 MPa). It is necessary to have 10 – 80 liters of water flowing from the fully open tap in one minute to have your machine run smoothly. Attach a pressure reducing valve if water pressure is higher.
4.1.6 Adjusting the feet CAUTION: In order to ensure that the product operates more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the product may move from its place and cause crushing and vibration problems.
4.2 Preparation 4.2.1 Sorting the laundry * Sort laundry according to type of fabric, color, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature. * Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. 4.2.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the machine.
4.2.6 Using detergent and softener When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleacher and decolorant, descaling agents; read the manufacturer's instructions written on the package and follow the dosages specified. Use measuring cup if available. The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments: –...
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Using liquid detergents If the product contains a liquid detergent cup: • Put the liquid detergent container into the compartment no “2”. • If the liquid detergent lost its fluidity, dilute it with water before putting it into the detergent container.
4.2.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light Colours and Black/Dark Delicates/ Colours Whites Colours Woolens/Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature (Recommended temperature range temperature range based temperature range range based on soiling level: based on soiling level: cold -40 on soiling level: cold based on soiling 40-90 level: cold -30...
4.3 Operating the product 4.3.1 Control panel 1 - Programme selection knob 8 - Programme follow-up indicator LEDs 2 - Temperature selection LEDs 9 - On / Off button 3 - Spin speed selection LEDs 10 - Start / Pause button 4 - Duration information display 11 - Auxiliary function buttons 5 - Child lock enabled LED...
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• Cotton Eco Use to wash your normally soiled, durable cotton and linen laundry. Although it washes longer than all other programmes, it provides high energy and water savings. Actual water temperature may be different from the stated wash temperature. When you load the machine with less laundry (e.g. ½ capacity or less), programme time may automatically get shorter.
4.3.4 Temperature selection Whenever a new programme is selected, the recommended temperature for the selected programme appears on the temperature indicator. To decrease the temperature, press the Temperature Adjustment button. Temperature will decrease gradually. If the programme has not reached the heating step, you can change the temperature without switching the machine to Pause mode.
Indicative values for Synthetics programmes (EN) Remaining Moisture Content Remaining Moisture Content (%) ** (%) ** ≤ 1000 rpm > 1000 rpm 1.10 Synthetics 60 /135 0.61 Synthetics 40 /135 * You can see the washing time of the programme you have selected on the display of the machine. It is normal that small differences may occur between the time shown on the display and the real washing time.
4.3.8 End Time With the End Time function, the startup of the programme may be delayed up to 24 hours. After pressing End Time button, the programme's estimated ending time is displayed. If the End Time is adjusted, End Time indicator is illuminated.
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4.3.11.3 Adding or taking out laundry 1. Press the Start / Pause button to switch the machine to pause mode. The programme follow-up light of the relevant step during which the machine was switched into the pause mode will flash. 2.
4.4 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals. 4.4.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles) as shown below in order to prevent accumulation of powder detergent in time.
4.4.4 Cleaning the water intake filters There is a filter at the end of each water intake valve at the rear of the machine and also at the end of each water intake hose where they are connected to the tap. These filters prevent foreign substances and dirt in the water to enter the washing machine.
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3 Follow the below procedures in order to drain water. If the product has an emergency water draining hose, in order to drain the water: Pull the emergency draining hose out from its seat Place a large container at the end of the hose. Drain the water into the container by pulling out the plug at the end of the hose.
Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Program does not start after Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed. • *Press the Start / Pause / Cancel button. closing the door. Programme cannot be started or Washing machine has switched to self protection •...
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Problem Reason Solution Programme time does not Timer may stop during water intake. • Timer indicator will not countdown until the countdown. (On models with machine takes in adequate amount of water. The display) (*) machine will wait until there is sufficient amount of water to avoid poor washing results due to lack of water.
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Problem Reason Solution It does not rinse well. The amount, brand and storage conditions of the • Use a detergent appropriate for the washing detergent used are inappropriate. machine and your laundry. Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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Problem Reason Solution (*) Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment. Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun. (**) Regular drum cleaning is not applied. Clean the drum regularly. See 4.4.2 CAUTION: If you cannot eliminate the problem although you follow the instructions in this section, consult your dealer or the Authorized Service Agent.