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    2820524427_EN/ 09-12-14.(17:41) Document Number WHT814LUK W ashing Machine User’ s Manual[...]

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    2 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer , Thank you for prefering a product. We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology . Therefore, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents c[...]

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    3 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 1 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 u Never place the product on a carpet-covered floor . Electri[...]

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    4 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual u Do not f orget to close the loading door when leaving the room where the product is located. u store all detergents and additives in a safe place awa y from the reach of the children by closing the cover of the detergent container or sealing the detergent package. 1.3 Electrical safety u If the product ha[...]

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    5 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 2 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 whi[...]

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    6 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 4 T echnical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark SMEG Model name WHT814LUK Rated capacity (kg) 8 Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) A+++ Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) (1) 193 Energy consu[...]

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    7 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 5 .1 Installation • Apply to the nearest authorized ser vice 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 dis[...]

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    8 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 5.4 Connecting water supply C 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 i[...]

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    9 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 5.6 Adjusting the feet A CAUTION: In order to ensure that the product opera tes 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. CAUTION: Do not[...]

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    10 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual Important Fitting a different plug As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as f ollows: 1 Connect the green - yellow or green (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug marked ‘E’ or with[...]

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    11 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 6 Preparation 6.1 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. 6.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundr y items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, be[...]

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    12 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 6.6 Using detergent and softener C 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. 1 3 2 The detergent drawer is composed of thr[...]

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    13 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 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. Using gel and[...]

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    14 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 6.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light Colours and Whites Colours Black/Dark Colours Delicates/ Woolens/Silks (Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: 40-90 o C) (Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold -40 o C) (Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: c[...]

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    15 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 7 Operating the product 7.1 Control panel 1 - Programme Selection knob 2 - Spin speed adjustment button 3 - T emperature Adjustment button 4 - Display 5 - Program Follow-up indicator 6 - On / Off button 7 - Start / Pause button 8 - End Time Setting button 9 - Auxiliar y Function buttons 10 - Programme Sele[...]

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    16 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 7.3 Programme and consumption table • : Selectable. * : Automatically selected, no canceling. ** : Energy Label programme (EN 60456 Ed.3) *** : If maximum spin speed of the machine is lower then this value, you can only select up to the maximum spin speed. **** : Programme detects the type and quantity o[...]

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    17 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual Indicative values for Synthetics programmes (EN) Load (kg) Water Consumption (l) Energy Consumption (kWh) Programme Duration (min - max) * Remaining Moisture Content (%) ** Remaining Moisture Content (%) ** ≤ 1000 rpm > 1000 rpm Synthetics 60 4 71 1.10 90 I / 120 I 45 40 Synthetics 40 4 68 0.70 80 I /[...]

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    18 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual • HygieneCare Use to wash baby laundry , and the laundr y that belongs to allergic persons. Longer heating time and an additional rinsing step provide a higher level of hygiene. • HygieneCare 60°C programme is tested and a pproved by “The British Allergy Founda tion” (Allerg y UK) in United Kingdo[...]

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    19 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual • Lingerie Use this programme to wash delicates such as underwears. If there is little amount of laundry , use a laundry net. • Rinse Use when you want to rinse or starch separately . • Spin+Drain Use to drain the water in the machine. 7.6 T emperature selection Whenever a new programme is selected, [...]

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    20 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual If you are not going to unload your laundry immediately after the prog ramme completes, you can use Rinse Hold function in order to prevent them from getting wrinkled when there is no water in the machine. This function holds the laundry in the final rinsing water . 88:88 88 C 0 If you want to spin your la[...]

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    21 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual • 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 . C When you select this function, load your machine with half of the maximum laundry specified in the programme table. • Extra Rin[...]

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    22 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 3 Set the end time of your choice by pressing the End T ime button. End Time indicator illuminates. 4 Press Start / Pause button. T ime countdown starts. “:” sign in the middle of the end time on the display starts flashing. C Additional laundry may be loaded during the End Time countdown period. At th[...]

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    23 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 1888 88:88 88 C 0 Changing the programme selection after programme has started: The programme change is not allowed when the current programme is running. Y ou can select the new programme after switching the current programme to pause mode. C The selected program starts anew. Changing the auxiliary functi[...]

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    24 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 7.16 Adjusting the VOLUME level Low volume and high volume Press and hold Auxiliar y Function button 3 for 3 seconds to adjust the volume level. After the countdown as "3-2-1" on the display is over , the volume level symbol will appear and the new volume level will be displayed. 7.17 Memory prog[...]

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    25 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 8 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals. 8.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals (ever y 4-5 washing cycles) as shown below in order to prevent accumulation[...]

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    26 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 8.4 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. Filters sh[...]

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    27 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual If the product does not have an emergency water drain hose, in order to drain the water: a. In order to collect the water to flow out of the filter , place a large vessel in front of the filter . b. T urn and loosen the pump filter until water starts to flow (counterclockwise). Fill the flowing water into [...]

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    28 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 9 T roubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Program does not start after closing the door . Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed.  *Press the Start / Pause / Cancel button. Programme cannot be started or selected. Washing machine has switched to self protection mode due to a supply problem (line[...]

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    29 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual Problem Reason Solution Programme time does not countdown. (On models with display) (*) Timer may stop during water intake.  Timer indicator will not countdown until the machine takes in adequate amount of water . The machine will wait until there is sufficient amount of water to avoid poor washing resu[...]

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    30 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual Problem Reason Solution It does not rinse well. The amount, brand and storage conditions of the detergent used are inappropriate.  Use a detergent appropria te for the washing machine and your laundry . Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive tempera[...]

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    31 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual Problem Reason Solution Laundry remains wet at the end of the programme . (*) Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic foam absorption system might have been activated due to too much detergent usage.  Use recommended amount of detergent. (*) Machine does not switch to spinning step when the lau[...]