Smeg WDF12C User manual

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WASHER DRYER
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL EN

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Contents
1. The new washing system 3
2. Safety warnings 4
3. Insta ation instructions 7
4. Description of contro s 9
5. Washing instructions 13
6. Drying instructions 19
7. C eaning and maintenance 21
8. Troub eshooting 23
9. Contro pane symbo s 25
This app iance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste E ectrica and E ectronic Equipment
WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correct y, you wi he p prevent potentia negative consequences for the
environment and human hea th, which cou d otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste hand ing of this product.
The symbo on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this app iance may not
be treated as househo d waste. Instead it sha be handed over to the app icab e co ection point for the recyc ing of
e ectrica and e ectronic equipment.
Disposa must be carried out in accordance with oca environmenta regu ations for waste disposa .
For more detai ed information about treatment, recovery and recyc ing of this product, p ease contact your oca city
office, your househo d waste disposa service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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1. THE NEW WASHING SYSTEM
This new washer dryer is the outcome of years of research.
The eading-edge design and the qua ity of the production processes used to
manufacture this product ensure it wi give you many years of exce ent service.
Its concept satisfies a current and future washing and drying requirements.
Its low water, power and detergent cons mption help protect the environment
and red ce r nning costs to a minim m.
Water and power cons mption has been red ced in all programmes.
These resu ts were achieved by means of a special washing system va id for a
programmes and a fabrics.
The drum is fitted with three externa vanes that keep the water constant y circu ating,
thereby offering intensive and uniform washing whi st consuming ess water.
This ensures your aundry is washed and treated with utmost care.
The new washing system is so effective that normally dirty la ndry can even be
cleaned witho t a pre-wash cycle.
Washing times have a so been reduced.
Pre-washing is on y recommended for very dirty aundry.
P ease read the operating instructions with care in order to take fu advantage of a
the features offered by this washer dryer.
Warning!
Please read all the instructions contained in this manual in order to understand how
to operate this appliance correctly and safely.
This manual is divided into paragraphs which provide a step-by-step description of
all the functions of the appliance. The instructions are easy to understand and are
accompanied by detailed illustrations.
This manual provides a quic and easy reference for answering all your questions
concerning the use of your new washer dryer.
Keep this manual near the machine for future consultation.
When selling or moving the appliance, ma e sure this manual remains with the
machine.

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2. SAFETY WARNINGS
Attention!
These warnings are given for safety reasons.
Please read them caref lly before installing and sing the appliance.
This manua forms an integra part of the app iance and must therefore be kept intact together with the
machine. Before using the app iance, carefu y read a the instructions contained in this manua .
Insta ation must be performed by a qua ified technician in comp iance with the regu ations in force. It
has been designed for domestic use and comp ies with EEC Directives 72/23, 89/336 (inc uding 92/31
and 93/68) current y in force. The app iance is designed for the fo owing purpose: washing and drying
inen or fabrics dec ared by their manufacturers to be suitab e for machine washing by means of an
appropriate symbo . Any other use sha be considered improper. The man fact rer declines all
responsibility for ses other than those described above.
The name p ate featuring the technica data, seria number and markings is visib y positioned on the
inner edge of the door. This name plate m st never be removed.
Do not eaving discarded packaging materia s unsupervised within the home. Separate the various
packaging materia s and take them to the nearest sorted waste co ection centre.
The electrical and pl mbing work req ire to install the appliance may only be performed by
q alified technicians.
The app iance must be provided with an earth connection in accordance with the e ectrica safety
regu ations in force. The man fact rer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or
property res lting from fail re to earth the appliance or from a defective earth connection.
If the app iance is not connected to the e ectrica power supp y by means of a p ug, it is necessary to
insta an iso ation switch with a contact opening gap of at east 3 mm.
The p ug on the power cord and the corresponding socket must be of the same type and must conform
to the regu ations in force. Check that the vo tage and frequency of the e ectrica power supp y match
the ratings on the name p ate. Avoid using adaptors or shunt connections. Never unp ug the app iance
by pu ing the power cord.
The machine is only disconnected from the electrical power s pply if the pl g has been
removed from the socket or if the general switch has been t rned off. After installation, the
pl g m st remain accessible.
The app iance must a ways be connected to the water supp y with new hoses (supp ied with the
app iance). O d hoses must never be reused.
Make sure the app iance does not ie on the power cord.
Before use, make sure the tub assemb y has been re eased (see instructions).
If the tub assemb y has not been re eased, it may damage the app iance or adjacent furniture or
app iances during the spin cyc e.
The washer dryer must never be used in vehic es, on ships or p anes, or in specia environmenta
conditions such as exp osive or corrosive (powder, vapour and gas) atmospheres or near exp osive
and/or corrosive iquids.
Do not insta the washer dryer in areas subject to frosting. Frozen pipes may burst under pressure.
Make sure that the drain hose is sec rely attached to the basin and cannot move.
If it is not secure y fitted, the repu sive force of the water may detach it from the basin and cause
flooding.
When attaching the hose to the basin, make s re the water drains away rapidly and does not fill
the basin p.
Do not over oad the app iance.
Never use detergents containing so vents or chemica s.
These may damage the machine and form poisono s f mes.
They may also catch fire and explode.

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Do not wash petro -soaked garments in the washer dryer. Make sure there are no inf ammab e items
(e.g.: ighters, matches, etc.) in pockets before washing.
If vo ati e f uids have been used to c ean garments, make sure that the substances have been removed
before oading them in the washing machine.
Before oading garments for washing, make sure the pockets are empty, the buttons secure y fixed and
the zips c osed.
Do not wash frayed or torn garments.
The g ass of the door wi heat up considerab y when washing at e evated temperatures.
Make s re all the water has drained away before yo open the door.
If water is present, on y open the door after draining it. If in doubt, read the instructions manua .
The water in the machine is not drinkable!
Swa owing washing machine detergents can cause esions in your mouth and throat.
Before removing aundry from the washer dryer, make s re the dr m has stopped moving.
A ways switch off the app iance after use to avoid wasting e ectricity.
Leave the door ajar between one wash and the next in order to keep the gasket in good condition.
Prolonged inactivity.
If the machine is eft inactive for a ong period: disconnect the machine from the e ectricity and water
supp ies and eave the door ajar to prevent bad sme s from forming.
In the event of a fau t, never attempt to repair the machine yo rself. Disconnect the app iance from
the e ectrica power supp y and shut off the water tap. Then ca a qua ified technician. Repairs may
only be performed by q alified technicians.
Repairs performed by unqua ified peop e may be hazardous for users.
Obsolete appliances m st be rendered n sable: make s re that the door cannot be closed (to
prevent children from getting trapped inside while playing and risking their lives) and c t off
the power cord after npl gging it.
The appliance m st then be taken to a sorted waste collection centre.
This appliance is intended for se by ad lts.
Do not a ow chi dren to tamper with the contro s or p ay with the washer dryer.
Do not allow children to approach the appliance while it is working.
Keep children away from the appliance.
Sma anima s or chi dren may get inside the washer dryer.
A ways check the inside of the drum before use and do not allow children to play with the
appliance.
Packaging materia s (p astic bags, po ystyrene, meta profi es, etc.) must not be eft within reach of
chi dren.
Keep chi dren away from the machine when the door or detergent tray is open; the app iance may
contain residues of detergent which can cause irreversib e damage to the eyes, mouth and throat, as
we as possib e death by suffocation.
Important !
This app iance is easy to use.
In order to obtain the best resu ts, however, read this manua with care and fo ow a the instructions
before starting.
The manua gives instructions and usefu advice on how to insta , use and service the app iance
correct y.
The manufacture declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property resu ting
from fai ure to observe the above precautions, from tampering with even just a sing e
component of the app iance, or from the use of unorigina spare parts.

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For Great Britain only
Warning: this app iance must be earthed.
Fuse rep acement
If the mains ead of this app iance is fitted with a
BS 1363A 13amp fused p ug, to change a fuse in
this type of p ug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to
BS 1362 type and proceed as fo ows:
1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B)
2. Fit rep acement 13A fuse into fuse cover
3. Refit both into p ug
Important:
The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a
fuse and if the fuse cover is ost the p ug must not
be used unti a correct rep acement is fitted.
Correct rep acement are identified by the co our
insert or the co our embossed in words on the
base of the p ug.
Rep acement fuse covers are avai ab e from your
oca e ectrica store.
If the app iance is provided with a p ug ess supp y cord:
• It is necessary to insta in the fixed wiring an a -po e disconnection device having a gap
between contacts of at east 3,5mm. After insta ation the disconnection device has to be easy
to reach.
• The connection to the mains must be carried out by a qua ified technician in accordance to the
scheme shown be ow and the regu ations in force
L = brown
N = b ue
= ye ow-green
• In the event of damage to the supp y cord, it has to be rep aced by the manufacturer or an
authorized technica service center in order to avoid any risk.

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3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important !
The appliance m st be installed by a specialised technician according to c rrent reg lations.
This washer dryer is very heavy. Take care when lifting it.
3.1 UNPACKING
The inside of the machine comprises a moving assemb y which is b ocked for transport purposes by the screws
(A) ocated at the rear of the washer dryer.
1. Re ease the assemb y by removing these screws with a 13 mm wrench.
2. Remove the screws (A) and re ative spacers (B) from the back of the washer dryer.
3. To prevent water from entering the machine or peop e from touching ive components with their fingers, close
the fo r holes left open by the screws with the s pplied plastic pl gs (C).
Attention!
• Do not turn the machine upside down and do not p ace it on its side.
• Keep a the components used to b ock the drum assemb y as they wi be needed if you decide to move the
app iance in future.
3.2 POSITIONING AND LEVELLING
1. P ace the app iance in the
chosen position.
2. Carefu y eve the machine in
a directions using a spirit
eve and adjusting the height
of the feet if necessary. After
adjusting the machine, ock
the feet with the re ative ock
nuts.
The water in et and drain hoses can be turned to the right or eft depending on insta ation requirements.
Attention!
• Carry o t this operation caref lly to prevent the washing machine from vibrating, generating noise or
moving d ring operation.
• If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor, ens re that the openings on its nderside are not
obstr cted.
• Make sure the washing machine does not touch wa s, furniture, etc., whi e it is working.
• The app iance must not be insta ed behind a ockab e door, or s iding door, or a door with hinge on the
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3.3 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION
1. Check that in et pressure ies between the fo owing va ues: 50-900kPa. For higher
pressures, insta a pressure reducer.
2. Connect the cold water in et hose (light bl e ring nut) to the co d water tap with a ¾
gas thread, taking care to screw it firm y into p ace in order to prevent eaks. The water
in et hose must not be bent or crushed and must not be rep aced or cut.
3. If a hot water in et is used, in et water temperature must not exceed 60°C and the
hose with the red ring nut must be connected to the hot water tap.
Attention!
• If the water pipe is new or has not been used for a ong time, et a certain amount of water run before
attaching the in et hose. This stops any deposits of sand and other impurities from c ogging the fi ters used
by the machine to protect the water in et va ves.
• The new hose-set supp ied with the app iance are to be used and the o d hose-set shou d not be reused
3.4 DRAIN CONNECTION
1. Insert the end of the drain hose into a drain pipe having an interna diameter of at east 4 cm and a height
ranging between 50 and 90 cm, or attach it (using the re ative curved p astic profi e) to a basin or bath tub.
2. A ways check that the end of the drain hose is secure y attached in order to prevent the repu sive force of the
water from moving it out of position.
Attention!
• Do not bend or obstruct the hose as this wi reduce the f ow of water.
• Any extensions to the drain hose must not exceed 1 metre, they must have the same interna diameter and
must not be obstructed in any way.
• In no case may the end of the drain hose be submerged in water.
3.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Before fitting the p ug into the socket, make sure that:
1. Input vo tage matches that indicated on the name p ate attached to the inner edge of the door.
2. The contactor, pressure re ief va ves, power ine and socket are capab e of withstanding the maximum
rated power input indicated on the name p ate.
3. The socket is compatib e with the p ug supp ied with the machine without the need to fit mu tip e sockets,
adaptors or extension eads that cou d cause overheating or burning.
If the socket does not correspond to the supp ied p ug, rep ace the socket with one of a suitab e type.
Attention
• The p ug must be accessib e after insta ation.
• The appliance m st be earthed. P ug the machine into a socket fitted with an efficient earth connection.
The man fact rer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property res lting from
fail re to earth the appliance or from a defective earth connection. Correct electrical
connections g arantee maxim m safety.
• This app iance comp ies with EEC directive 89/336 of 3.5.89 (modified by EEC directive 92/31) re ative to the
e imination of radio interference.
• If the power cord is damaged, on y rep ace it with an origina spare part avai ab e from our service
department.
• Do not insert/remove the pl g from the socket if yo r hands are wet.
• Remove the pl g from the socket by gripping the pl g and not the cord.

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4. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
4.1 CONTROL PANEL
A the commands and contro s of the app iance are assemb ed together on the front pane .
Description of controls
A Open door button
B ON-OFF and programme selection knob
C Delay timer shown on disp ay LED – (only for models with this option)
D Time remaining shown on disp ay LED
E Spin speed shown on disp ay LED
F Drying programme for normal garments shown on disp ay LED
G Drying programme for delicates shown on disp ay LED
H Disp ay
I Select spin speed and drying time for delicates button
L Drying programme button and drying time
M Options button – for models with delay timer: selection of time delay
N Options buttons
O Start-Pa se button
P Timed drying shown on disp ay LED
R Button activation and Start-Pause shown on LED

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A
Open door b tton
Press the button to open the door. Chapter 5 – Washing
instructions – exp ains how the door works and how to use it.
B
ON-OFF and washing and
drying programme
selection knob
This knob ets you:
• switch the machine on and off by moving it in either
direction from the OFF position (knob indicator
vertica )
• se ect washing temperat res within the various
fabric sectors by turning it in both directions
• se ect the drying programme
The knob does not rotate whi e the programme is running.
The programme is e ectronica y contro ed by the machine.
C
Delay timer shown on
display LED – (on y for
mode s with this option)
This LED indicates that the disp ay is showing the time
se ected for the de ay timer.
D
Time remaining shown on
display LED
This LED indicates that the disp ay is showing the tota
duration of the se ected programme before the programme
starts, and the time remaining whi e the programme is
running.
E
Spin speed shown on
display LED
This LED indicates that the disp ay is showing the maximum
spin speed for the se ected programme. It stays on whi e spin
speed is being se ected with the re ative button.
F
D rying programme for
normal garments shown on
display LED
This LED indicates the se ection of the norma drying
programme (drying temperat re 90°C – for resistant
items, cottons).
G
Drying programme for
delicates shown on display
LED
This LED indicates the se ection of the de icate drying
programme (drying temperat re 60°C – for synthetics,
delicates).
H
Display
The disp ay shows the fo owing information:
1. time remaining for the se ected programme, given
in hours/minutes.
2. delayed start (for mode s featuring this option).
Given in hours/minutes. When the time remaining
before the programme starts is ess than 60 minutes,
this information is given in minutes/seconds.
3. spin speed
4. drying times given in hours/minutes
5. cycle pa se - f ashing STOP
6. end of cycle - END
7. error codes