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 WHT712LCIT 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) 0.790...
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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If the product does not contain a liquid detergent cup: • Do not use liquid detergent for the prewash in a programme with prewash. • Liquid detergent stains your clothes when used with Delayed Start function. If you are going to use the Delayed Start function, do not use liquid detergent.
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...
Indicative values for Synthetics programmes (EN) Remaining Moisture Content Remaining Moisture Content (%) ** (%) ** ≤ 1000 rpm > 1000 rpm Synthetics 60 1.15 105/135 Synthetics 40 0.65 90/110 * 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.
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• Cotone Eco (Cottons 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.
• Centrifuga+Scarico (Spin+Drain) Use to drain the water in the machine. 4.3.6 Temperature selection Whenever a new programme is selected, the recommended temperature for the programme appears on the temperature indicator. It is possible that the recommended temperature value is not the maximum temperature that can be selected for the current programme.
88:88 If you want to spin your laundry after the Rinse Hold function: - Adjust the Spin Speed. - Press Start / Pause / Cancel button. The programme resumes. Machine spins the laundry by discharging the water. If you want to discharge the water at the end of the programme without spinning, use No Spin function. 88:88 No change can be made in programmes where spin speed adjustment is not allowed.
A Prewash is only worthwhile for heavily soiled laundry. Not using the Prewash will save energy, water, detergent and time. • Rapido (Quick Wash) This function can be used in Cottons and Synthetics programmes. It decreases the washing times and also the number of rinsing steps for lightly soiled laundry.
4 Press Start / Pause button. Time countdown starts. “:” sign in the middle of the end time on the display starts flashing. Additional laundry may be loaded during the End Time countdown period. At the end of the countdown, End Time indicator turns off, washing cycle starts and the time of the selected programme appears on the display.
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88:88 1888 Changing the programme selection after programme has started: The programme change is not allowed when the current programme is running. You can select the new programme after switching the current programme to pause mode. The selected program starts anew. Changing the auxiliary function, speed and temperature Depending on the step the programme has reached, you can cancel or activate the auxiliary functions.
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.
Close the taps. Remove the nuts of the water intake hoses to access the filters on the water intake valves. Clean them with an appropriate brush. If the filters are too dirty, remove them from their places with a pliers and clean in this way. Take out the filters on the flat ends of the water intake hoses together with the gaskets and clean thoroughly under running water.
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.