What To Do If; Emergency Release - Smeg WML148 Instruction Manual

What to do if...

Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
No water supply. – START/STOP (Start/Pause) not selected?
Detergent not dispensed. – Tap not turned on?
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
Washing machine door – Safety function active. Programme termination?
cannot be opened.
– (Rinse Stop = without final spin) selected?
– Can be opened by emergency release only?
Programme does not
– START/STOP (Start/Pause) or
start.
– Washing machine door closed?
Detergent solution does – (Rinse Stop = without final spin) selected?
not empty.
– Clean the detergent solution pump
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
Water not visible in the – Not a fault - water below the visible area.
drum.
Spin result not – No fault - the unbalanced-load detection system interrupted
satisfactory. spinning, uneven laundry distribution.
Laundry wet/too damp. Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.
– (Easy-iron) selected? –> page 5.
– Speed selected too low?
The programme duration – Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the
changes during the wash particular wash process. This may result in changes to the
cycle. programme duration in the display field.
Drum spins gently – Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the
several times. imbalance.
Residual water in the – Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
compartment for care
– Clean the insert if necessary
products.
Odour formation in the – Run programme Cottons/Coloureds 90 °C without laundry. Use
washing machine. standard detergent.
Status display – Too much detergent used?
(Washing) flashes. Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour
Detergent may be into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).
leaking out of the
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
detergent drawer.
Loud spinning, vibrations – Are the appliance feet fixed?
and "wandering" during Secure appliance feet
the spin cycle.
– Transportation safety devices removed?
Remove transportation safety devices
instructions.
Noises during spin and – Clean detergent-solution pump
drain cycles.
Display panel/indicator – Power cut?
lamps do not function
– Circuit breakers tripped or fuses blown? Reset the circuit
during operation.
breakers or change the fuses.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
Programme Status – Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the
longer than usual. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional
rinse cycle.
page 11.
page 4.
page 3,4.
page 13.
(Finish in) time selected?
page 3,4.
page 11.
page 5.
page 10.
Installation instructions.
Installation
page 10.
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What to do if ...
There are detergent – Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
residues on the laundry. residues.
– Select Rapid 15' or brush the laundry after washing.
– – in the display panel. – START/STOP (Start/Pause) selected.
– To continue the programme, press START/STOP (Start/Pause).
In pause mode, – Water level too high. Not possible to add more laundry. Close
START/STOP (Start/ the washing machine door immediately if necessary.
Pause) flashes very
– To continue, press the START/STOP (Start/Pause).
quickly and a signal
– button.
sounds.
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
– Turn the programme selector to
– Turn off the water supply and call the after-sales service

Emergency release

The programme continues when the power supply is restored. However, if the laundry has to
be removed, the washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Risk of scalding
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. If possible, leave to cool
down.
Do not reach into the drum if it is still turning.
Do not open the washing machine door if you can see water through the
glass.
1. Turn the programme selector to
2. Drain the detergent solution page 10.
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Washing machine door can then be opened.
Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
page 13.
e.g. in the event of a power cut
Off and disconnect the mains plug.
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