Smeg WMF16AX1 manual

WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL GB 1[...]

GB Contents 1. The new washing system 3 2. Safety warnings 4 3. Installation instructions 6 4. Description of controls 8 5. Washing instructions 12 6. Cleaning and maintenance 18 7. Troublesho oting 21 8. Control panel symbols 23 This appliance is marked acc ording to the European d irectiv e 2002/96/EC on W aste Electrical and Electronic Eq uipmen[...]

GB 1. THE NEW WASHING SYSTEM This new washing machine is the outcome of years of research. The leading-edge design and the quality of the produc tion processes used to manufacture this product ensure it will give you many years of excellent service. Its concept satisfies all current and future washing requirements. Its low water, power and detergen[...]

GB 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 integ ral part of the appliance an d must therefore be kept in tact together with the machine. Before using the appliance, carefully read all the instructions contained in this manu[...]

GB Do not wash petrol-soaked garm ents in the washin g machine. 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. Before loading ga rments for washing, mak[...]

GB 3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important ! The appliance must be installed b y a specialised tech nician according to current reg u lations. The washing machine is very heavy . Take care when lifting it. 3.1 UNPACKING The inside of the mac hine comprises a moving assembly which is block ed for transport purposes by t he screws ( A) l ocate d at th[...]

GB 3.3 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION 1. Check that inlet pressure lies bet ween the following values: 50-900kPa . For higher pressures, install a pressure reduc er. 2. 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 ho[...]

GB 4. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 4.1 CONTROL PANEL All the commands and controls of the applianc e are ass embled together on the front panel. Models without delayed start option Models with delayed start option Description of controls A Open door button B ON-OFF and programme selection kn ob C Time remaining shown on display LED D Spin speed shown on[...]

GB A Open door button Press the button to open the door . Chapter 5 – Washin g instructions – explains how the door works and ho w to use it. B ON-OFF and washing programme selection knob This knob lets you: • switch the machine on and off by moving it in eithe r direction from the OFF position (knob i ndicator vertical) • select washing te[...]

GB starting from 600 rpm up to 900 rpm. H Options buttons The options that may be available on the washin g machine are shown below. Quick wash Button This button reduces the overall d ura tion of the washing cycle. This option is used to wash small loads or less dir t y washing i n less time . The bleach stage is ski pped when the Quick Wash butto[...]

GB display. To resume the washing cycle from where it left off, simply press the “Star t/Pause” button again. M Start-Pause button LED This LED lights up wh en the washin g cycle starts (Start- Pause button pressed ) and remains on until the end of the programme. N Select delayed start button* Press this button repeatedly to select af ter how m[...]

GB 5. WASHING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 PREPARING THE WASHING 1. Separate the washing accordi ng to t he type and colourfastness of the fab rics. 2. Wash whites and coloureds separatel y. Wash new colo ured garments se parately for the first time. A label is normally applied to garments giving information on ho w to clean them. A brief description of these [...]

GB 5.3 PREPARING THE WASHING Where possible, sa ve electricity by washin g full loads divided by type of fab ric . Introduce loose washi ng and alternate large items with small ones. For the first fe w ti mes, weigh the loads of washing and then rel y on your judgement. Average weights of common gar ments are shown below: 5.4 LOADING THE WASHING 1.[...]

GB 5.6 DOSING POWDER DETERGENTS Normally dirty washing 1. Choose a programme without prewash. 2. Pour the total quantity of deter gent indic ated on the packs into com partment “2” of the detergent tray. Very dirty washing 1. Choose a programme with prewash. 2. Add ¼ of the recommended quantit y of det ergent into compartment “1” of the de[...]

GB Display information When the machine is s witched on, the display visu alises the duration (hours/minutes) and maximum spin speed envisaged for the programme. These t wo parameters are displayed alter natively for 3 seconds each, together with their relative LED's, until the selected programme starts. Attention! • The following partial wa[...]

GB 5.11 STARTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME 1. Before starting the selected programme, c arefully close the do or, open the water tap and add th e detergent and additive 2. Press the “Start-Pause” button. The LED located above the Start-Paus e button remai ns lit throughout th e cycle. After starting, the display shows the time remaini ng until the [...]

GB If the no-spin option was selected duri ng the initial spin spe ed set up p hase and the machine stops with the tub full (spin speed 0), ST OP appears on the disp lay at the end of the washing programme, alternating with 0000 (s pin speed 0) and the spin LED lights up. To continue draini ng and spin ning, press the spin select b utton twice. The[...]

GB 6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Important – Before cleaning o r ser vicing the machine, remove the plug fro m the socket. 6.1 EXTERNAL CLEANING • Regular and constant cleani ng will keep your applia nce looking like ne w. • Clean the unit with specific products fo r steel and dry thorou ghly with a soft cloth. • Clean parts in plastic with a[...]

GB 3. Pull out the drain hose “A”. Attention: if the hose is hot it means the water is hot or boiling. Plac e a tray on the floor and remove the plug “B” to drain the water. Depending on the qua ntity of water, it may be necessary to empty the tray several times. When no more water comes out, push the hose back in and scr ew back the plug ?[...]

GB 6.6 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 qua ntities of water enter the washing machine. To do this, proceed as follows: • Remove the plu g from the socket[...]

GB 7. TROUBLESHOOTING This product complies with current safety regulations governing electric al equipment. For safety reasons, all technical inspections or repairs must be performed b y qualified technicians in order to prevent hazardous situations for users. If the machine does not work, before calling the Service Centre a nd spending money u nn[...]

GB 11 The machine does no t spin The unbalance d load sensor has triggered because the washing is n ot uniformly distributed ins ide the drum. If the washing is wet at the end of the cycle, distribute it well inside t he basket and repeat just the spin c ycle. 12 Draining water from the drum In the event of a power failur e or a fault in the applia[...]

GB 8. CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS PROGRAMS OPTIONS OTHER SYMBOLS DRYING WATER INCREASE FABRIC CONDITIONER HAND WA SH NO SPIN OR STOP WHIT FULL TUB OPEN DOOR PRE-WASH DELAY TIMER START-PAU SE RINSES DELICATES START DRAIN AND SPIN - e ECONOMY CYCLE WA SH SECTION QUICK WASH END COTTON AND COLOURED EXTRA RINSE HEATING WOOL SPIN TIME REMAINING DRYING EASY-IRO[...]

PROGRAMME GUIDE Programme guide Temperature Max. washing load (kg) Prewash detergent Main wash detergent Softener QUICK WASH EASY IRON Description of washing cycle Cotton and coloureds Very slightly dirty delicate coloureds 4- 2 U ○○ Cold wash, rinses and final spin at selected speed Normally dirty delicate coloureds 30° 4- 2 U ○○ Wash at [...]

PROGRAMME TABLE Options Programme Temperature - Description Max. recommended washing load (kg) Prewash Wash Softener Rapid Drying possible after washing Max. drying load (kg) Description of washing cycle Cotton and couloreds Slightly dirty delicate coloureds 30° 4- 2 99 Normal Delicate 2,5 Wash at 30°C, rinses and final spin at selected speed Nor[...]