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    2820524426_EN/ 12-12-14.(16:10) Document Number WHT914LSUK 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 WHT914LSUK Rated capacity (kg) 9 Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) A+++ Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) (1) 214 Energy cons[...]

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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 65 1.13 90 I / 120 I 45 40 Synthetics 40 4 65 0.90 80 I /[...]

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    18 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual • 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. ?[...]

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    19 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual A CAUTION: Do not wash the items apart from duvets such as carpets, rugs and etc. in the machine. Permanent damage occurs in the machine. • Jeans Use this programme to wash clothes such as trousers, jackets, vests, etc., made of denim. Lower mechanical movement in washing cycles and lower rpm in spinning[...]

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    20 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 1888 88:88 88 C 0 Press the Spin Speed Adjustment button to change the spin speed. Spin speed decreases gradually . Then, depending on the model of the product, "Rinse Hold" and "No Spin" options appear on the display . C Spin Speed Adjustment button only serves for decreasing the spin [...]

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    21 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual Also the frames of the auxiliary function suitable for the current prog ramme after the washing has started remains illuminated. Y ou can select or cancel the auxiliary functions whose frames are illuminated. If the wash cycle has reached a point where you cannot select the auxiliary function, the function[...]

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    22 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual In order for the End Time function is activated and the programme is completed at the end of the specified time, you must press Start / Pause button after adjusting the time. 1888 88:88 88 C 0 If you want to cancel End Time function, press On / Off button to turn off and on the machine. C Do not use liquid[...]

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    23 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 7.12 Changing the selections after programme has started Adding laundry after the programme has started: If the water level in the machine is suitable when you press Start / Pause button, loading door symbol will flash on the display until the loading door is opened and will disappear when the loading door[...]

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    24 / EN Washing Machine / User’ s Manual 7.14 Cancelling the programme The programme is cancelled when the machine is turned off and on again. Press and hold On / Off button for 3 seconds. After the countdown as "3-2-1" on the display is over , the machine turns off. C If you press On / Off button when the Child Lock is enabled, the pro[...]

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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 appropriate for the washing machine and your laundry . Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperat[...]

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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[...]