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Smeg Washer Dryer WDF16BAX Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 WASHER DRYER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. The new washing system 2. Safety warnings 3. Installation instructions 4. Description of controls 5. Washing instructions 6. Drying instructions 7. Cleaning and maintenance 8. Troubleshooting 9. Control panel symbols This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE).

  • Page 3: The New Washing System

    1. THE NEW WASHING SYSTEM This new washer dryer is the outcome of years of research. The leading-edge design and the quality of the production processes used to manufacture this product ensure it will give you many years of excellent service. Its concept satisfies all current and future washing and drying requirements.

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    2. SAFETY WARNINGS Attention! These warnings are given for safety reasons. Please read them carefully before installing and using the appliance. This manual forms an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept intact together with the machine. Before using the appliance, carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual. Installation must be performed by a qualified technician in compliance with the regulations in force.
  • Page 5 Do not wash petrol-soaked garments in the washer dryer. Make sure there are no inflammable items (e.g.: lighters, matches, etc.) in pockets before washing. If volatile fluids have been used to clean garments, make sure that the substances have been removed before loading them in the washing machine.

  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important ! The appliance must be installed by a specialised technician according to current regulations. This washer dryer is very heavy. Take care when lifting it. 3.1 UNPACKING The inside of the machine comprises a moving assembly which is blocked for transport purposes by the screws (A) located at the rear of the washer dryer.

  • Page 7: Electrical Connection

    3.3 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION Check that inlet pressure lies between the following values: 50-900kPa. For higher pressures, install a pressure reducer. Connect the cold water inlet hose (light blue ring nut) to the cold water tap with a ¾ gas thread, taking care to screw it firmly into place in order to prevent leaks. The water inlet hose must not be bent or crushed and must not be replaced or cut.

  • Page 8: Description Of Controls

    4. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 4.1 CONTROL PANEL All the commands and controls of the appliance are assembled together on the front panel. Models without delayed start option Models with delayed start option Description of controls Open door button ON-OFF and programme selection knob Time remaining shown on display LED Spin speed shown on display LED Drying time for delicates shown on display LED...
  • Page 9 Open door button ON-OFF and washing and drying programme selection knob Time remaining shown on display LED Time remaining Spin speed shown on display LED Delicate cycle drying time for delicates shown on display LED Intensive cycle drying time shown on display LED Press the button to open the door.
  • Page 10 Display Select spin speed button or stop with tub full Select programme and drying time button Select programme and drying time button enabled The display shows the following information: 1. time remaining for the selected programme, given in hours/minutes. 2. delayed start (for models featuring this option). Given in hours/minutes.
  • Page 11 Options buttons Quick wash Button Increase water button Easy-iron button Economy cycle button Extra Rinse button Delicates button Half load button The options that may be available on the washer dryer are shown below. This button reduces the overall duration of the washing cycle. This option is used to wash small loads or less dirty washing in less time.
  • Page 12 Options enabled LED's “Start/Pause” button Start-Pause button LED Q Select delayed start button* Select delayed start button LED* Delayed start time shown on display LED* * Only for models featuring the delayed start option 4.2 DETERGENT TRAY This is located to the left of the control panel. Pull it out to open.

  • Page 13: Washing Instructions

    5. WASHING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 PREPARING THE WASHING Separate the washing according to the type and colourfastness of the fabrics. Wash whites and coloureds separately. Wash new coloured garments separately for the first time. A label is normally applied to garments giving information on how to clean them. A brief description of these labels is shown below.

  • Page 14: Loading The Washing

    5.3 PREPARING THE WASHING Where possible, save electricity by washing full loads divided by type of fabric. Introduce loose washing and alternate large items with small ones. For the first few times, weigh the loads of washing and then rely on your judgement.
  • Page 15 5.6 DOSING POWDER DETERGENTS Normally dirty washing Choose a programme without prewash. Pour the total quantity of detergent indicated on the packs into compartment “2” of the detergent tray. Very dirty washing Choose a programme with prewash. Add ¼ of the recommended quantity of detergent into compartment “1” of the detergent tray and ¾ of the detergent into compartment “2”.
  • Page 16 Display information When the machine is switched on, the display visualises the duration (hours/minutes) and maximum spin speed envisaged for the programme. These two parameters are displayed alternatively for 3 seconds each, together with their relative LED's, until the selected programme starts. Attention! •...

  • Page 17: Starting The Washing Programme

    5.11 STARTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME Before starting the selected programme, carefully close the door, open the water tap and add the detergent and additive Press the “Start-Pause” button. The LED located above the Start-Pause button remains lit throughout the cycle. After starting, the display shows the time remaining until the end of the programme.

  • Page 18: Drying Instructions

    To continue draining and spinning, press the spin select button twice. The machine resumes the cycle by draining the water and spinning. To select spin speed, press the button until the required speed is displayed. If you wish to drain the water in the tub without spinning, press the spin select button until 0000 appears on the display. This indicates that the machine will drain the water without spinning.
  • Page 19 • For automatic wash+dry programmes, therefore, the drying temperature depends on which washing programme is selected. • The washing must have been previously washed and spun before a dry-only programme can be performed. • When drying particularly fluffy items such as new terry towels, the "Rinse" program should be carried out to ensure that any deposits left by the fabric are removed, and are not deposited on the clothes in the next wash.
  • Page 20 Example Drying times depend on the spin speed: the higher the speed the lower the drying time and, consequently, the lower the power consumption. Choose the highest spin speed compatible with the type of washing. To start the washing programme, automatically followed by the drying programme, follow the instructions shown in paragraph 5.11 –...
  • Page 21 6.5 INTERRUPTING OR CHANGING THE DRYING PROGRAMME To interrupt the drying programme, proceed as indicated in point 1 of paragraph 5.12 – Interrupting or changing the washing programme. When the machine is paused, the drying time can be changed by pressing the select button ( If you wish to stop the programme and remove the washing, you should first allow the appliance to cool.

  • Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance

    7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Important – Before cleaning or servicing the machine, remove the plug from the socket. 7.1 EXTERNAL CLEANING • Regular and constant cleaning will keep your appliance looking like new. • Clean the unit with specific products for steel and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. •...
  • Page 23 Pull out the drain hose “A”. Attention: if the hose is hot it means the water is hot or boiling. Place a tray on the floor and remove the plug “B” to drain the water. Depending on the quantity of water, it may be necessary to empty the tray several times.

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

    7.6 CLEANING THE WATER INLET FILTER The machine is fitted with a filter for protecting the water inlet valves. The filter is fitted the gas thread of the inlet hose connected to the tap Clean the filter if no water or insufficient quantities of water enter the washer dryer. To do this, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    8. TROUBLESHOOTING This product complies with current safety regulations governing electrical equipment. For safety reasons, all technical inspections or repairs must be performed by qualified technicians in order to prevent hazardous situations for users. If the machine does not work, before calling the Service Centre and spending money unnecessarily, check that the operations indicated in this troubleshooting table have been performed.
  • Page 26 The machine does not spin Draining water from the drum The washing has not been correctly spun Residues of detergent on the washing The washing does not dry Washing results unsatisfactory ERROR SIGNALS In the event of faults, the machine will display an error code. Error code Door not closed properly.

  • Page 27: Control Panel Symbols

    9. CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS PROGRAMS DRYING HAND WASH PRE-WASH RINSES DRAIN AND SPIN SECTION COTTON AND COLOURED WOOL DRYING SINTHETICS AND DELICATES OPTIONS WATER INCREASE NO SPIN OR STOP WHIT FULL TUB DELAY TIMER DELICATES ECONOMY CYCLE QUICK WASH EXTRA RINSE SPIN EASY-IRON HALF LOAD...

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