Smeg LB86 User manual

Instructions for Use
Washing machine

150241
150241
Thank you for your condence in purchasing our
washing machine, and congratulations on the
excellent choice.
Your new washing machine meets the requirements
of modern treatment of laundry. It is rational in the
consumption of energy, water and washing agents.
Our appliances are friendly to the environment.
Some of the materials may be recycled, others
deposited or decomposed. To avoid pollution of
environment, once your appliance is no longer
useful, take it to your local authorized waste
appliance dealer.
Description of washing machine ..................... 3
Cautions ............................................................. 4
Installation and connection.............................. 6
Operation ......................................................... 10
Tips for washing and energy saving ............. 19
Cleaning and maintenance............................. 21
Failures............................................................. 24
Tables ............................................................... 27
2
3

150241
150241
1. Front panel
2. Detergent dispenser
3. Door
4. Filter lid
5. Adjustable legs
6. Water outlet hose
7. Water inlet hose
8. Mains power cable
Dimensions (w x d x h):
600 mm x 600 mm x 850 mm
Depth with door open: 106 cm
Weight (net): 90 kg
Nominal voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz
Power: 2000 W
Max. load: 6 kg
Power socket: (230 V, 50 Hz, 10 A)
Water pressure: min. 0,05 MPa, max. 0,8 MPa
Fuse: 10 A
2
3
Description of washing machine
Technical information

150241
150241
•
Be sure to remove transport brackets prior rst use
of the appliance. Attempted operation of the blocked
machine may result in irreparable damage which is
not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty!
• When connecting your washing machine to water
supply, be sure to use brand new water inlet hose
and appropriate sealing gaskets (attached).
• Do not locate the machine in a room with
temperature below 0°C. Parts of the machine may
be damaged if frozen.
• Install the washing machine in a perfectly
horizontal position, on solid at concrete oor.
• Follow the instructions for correct installation and
water and mains connections.
• Never immerse the end of the drain hose into the
draining water.
• Prior starting the washing cycle lock the door by
pressing them at the designed spot.
• Door may not be open during the washing cycle.
• Use only detergents and softeners for machine
wash. Manufacturer may not assume responsibility
for any damage and eventual discoloring of
gaskets and plastic components as a consequence
of incorrect use of bleach and/or coloring agents.
• For removal of lime residues use such agents
with added anti-corrosion agents. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Finish the lime
removal by multiple rinsing to remove completely
eventual acid residues.
• Never use detergents containing solvents, since
there is a danger of creating toxic gasses which
may damage the machine and result in ignition or
explosion.
• Upon completion of washing operation close the
water faucet.
• Before any transport block the machine by
inserting at least one transport blocking rod. Prior
this operation disconnect the appliance from the
mains power!
4
5
Cautions

150241
150241
• Rating plate with basic information is located
above the opening of the machine.
Before connecting the appliance read
these instructions carefully. Repairing
the failure arising from inappropriate
connections or use of the appliance is not
covered by the guarantee.
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product
may not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of
thisproduct. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city ofce, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
4
5

150241
150241
In removing the wrapping be careful not to
damage the appliance with a sharp object.
• Our appliances are packed in environmentally
friendly materials which may be recycled,
deposited or decomposed without any threat to
the environment.
• To this end all wrappings are marked accordingly.
• Move the pipes.
• Loosen screws A at the rear of the machine
(Fig. 1).
• Remove the brackets B (Fig. 1) and slide them
into the groove on the blocking rod (Fig. 2) - the
right one should be turned around.
• Use the brackets to rotate blocking rods for 90°
and pull them out.
• Close the openings with attached plastic pegs.
Save transport brackets for eventual later use.
Be sure to remove the transport brackets
prior rst use, otherwise the appliance
may be permanently damaged. In such
cases the warranty conditions are void.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
6
7
Installation and connection
Package removal
Removal of transport
brackets

150241
150241
• Put the appliance in horizontal position by turning
the adjustable legs.
The legs are adjustable up to +/- 1 cm.
The oor below the appliance should have
concrete base, and must be dry and clean,
otherwise the appliance may slide.
• If you have a tumble dryer of the same
dimensions, you can place it on top of the
washing machine.
To ensure correct operation of the appliance,
water pressure inlet must be between 0,05 and
0,8 MPa.
Minimum water pressure can be established
by measuring the quantity of poured out water.
3 litres of water must be poured out from
completely opened tap in 15 seconds.
• Insert the gasket with screen into the water inlet
hose thread Screw the hose thread to the water
faucet
• In case of hot and cold water connection, connect
one hose to cold and other to hot water faucet as
marked at the rear of the appliance (letters C and H)
(C - cold; H - hot)
6
7
Water inlet connection
Leveling the appliance

150241
150241
Partial Aqua-stop (water stop system)
In case of damage on the interior pipe, leaking is
prevented by automatic closing system which stops
water inlet to the machine. In such cases display A
turns red.
Inlet pipe must be replaced.
Complete Aqua-stop
In case of damage on the interior pipe, leaking is
prevented by automatic closing system which stops
water inlet to the machine.
Security system also detects whether there is any
water leakage within the interior of the machine.
In such cases washing is suspended, machine
switches on the pump and signals error.
Do not immerse the Aqua-stop system inlet
pipe into the water, because it contains the
electric valve!
• Fix the outlet hose to run into the sink or the
bathtub, or connect it directly to the wall drain
outlet (diameter min. 4 cm).
• Wall drain must be installed properly and must
enable occasional cleaning.
• Fasten the outlet hose support with a piece of
rope led through the hose elbow, to prevent the
hose from slipping to the oor.
The end of outlet hose should be placed between
minimum 60 cm and maximum 100 cm above the
oor level.
• Plug the mains power cable to the wall mains
socket.
• Required voltage and other information are written
on the rating plate above the door opening of the
machine.
8
9
Connect the appliance
to the mains supply
Water outlet connection

150241
150241
The wall socket must be accessible at all
times and must be equipped with an earth
lead (in accordance with the local safety
regulations).
The permanent connection must be tted
by an authorized personnel only.
Damaged mains power cable may be
replaced only by the producer or his
authorized personnel.
Never plug the appliance into the electric
shaver socket or hair dryer socket.
8
9

150241
150241
A - program selector
B - Reduced spinning key-switch
(switch for reduced spinning)
C - Half program
D - Cold wash
E - pump stop knob
F - START/PAUSE knob
Signal LED’s:
- washing program stages
• wash
• rinse
• spin
- Child lock
10
11
Program selector Basic programs Partial programs
Cotton
Pre-wash
Heavy duty
Easy iron
Rinse
Synthetics
Pre-wash
Softening
Delicate Pumping water
Wool Spinning
Manual wash
Cold wash
Operation

150241
150241
•
Open the door of the machine.
• Load the laundry into the drum.
• Close the door.
• Open the water inlet faucet.
• Push the ON/OFF button and select the program.
• Add washing and treatment agents (detergent and
softener).
•
Start the operation by pushing the START knob (F).
- Open the door of the machine.
Door is opened by pulling the handle (lever) on the
right hand side of the door towards you.
- Sort the laundry by the type of fabrics.
Do the buttons and zippers, tie the strings
and pull out the pockets.
Very delicate laundry should be put in a
special protective sack.
It is suggested to load the drum with items
of different sizes.
Pay attention to the labels on the clothes,
indicating the recommending washing
mode (see table of textile treatment
symbols on the last page of these
instructions).
- Load the laundry into the drum.
Check that the drum is empty.
- Close the door of the appliance.
- Open the water inlet faucet.
- Push the ON/OFF button and select washing
program.
Program is selected by turning the program selector
(A) from the “0” position to the desired washing
program. The ON/OFF signal LED indicating
particular washing stage for the chosen program
starts ashing. The program selector (A) may
be turned in both directions, and the appropriate
10
11
Washing machine
operation
Washing procedure

150241
150241
program selected according to the type of laundry
washed and the required washing temperature (see
Program Chart for help). You may select basic or
partial programs.
Select additional functions by pressing their relevant
knobs (F).
- Selection of basic programs ( , , , , , )
Basic programs represent integral programs
containing all washing stages, including softening
and spinning (see Program Chart). They are
selected by turning the program selector (A) to the
appropriate position.
Cotton: whites/colored
Normally stained cotton and ax bed linen and
underwear, table cloth, bathroom towels, top
garments, etc.
For heavily stained permanent press use the heavy
duty program, or program with the pre-wash .
If you wish the laundry not to be excessively
creased at the end of washing, use easy ironing
program .
Synthetics
Normally stained shirts, blouses and other polyester
and polyamide garments, or a mixture of these
fabrics with cotton.
For heavily stained permanent press use program
with pre-wash. .
Delicate
This is a program for delicate fabrics (dresses,
skirts, blouses) and curtains.
Wool
Especially gentle program for washing wool and
garments made from mixture of other fabrics with
wool, appropriately marked for machine washing.
12
13

150241
150241
Manual wash
Very gentle program concluded with short gentle
spin (max. 400 RPM).
It is suitable for washing fabrics from ax, silk, wool
or viscose, marked accordingly for manual wash.
Cold wash
Washing program for lightly soiled laundry of mixed
fabrics (mixed quality of fabrics).
- Selection of additional function
( , , , ,)
Additional functions alter the basic washing cycle
procedure.Particular function is switched on
by pressing the relevant knob. The selection is
conrmed with sound signal and switching on the
signal LED above the selected function. If certain
function is not available for the selected program,
signal LED will not illuminate.
The function is switched off by pressing the same
button again - signal LED goes off.
Select the particular function after the
selection of the basic program, but prior
pressing the START button (F).
Pump stop
• This function is switched on after the selection of
a basic program by pressing the knob (E). It may
also be switched on during the operation, prior
last rinse. Indicator LED above the washing cycle
symbol is lit.
• The program stops at the end of last rinse, prior
spinning: laundry remains soaked in water and
prevents crease, if you are unable to remove
it from the drum immediately after the end of
washing cycle.
• Indicator LED above the knob is ashing.
• The selected program is completed by pushing
the START button (F), but you may also apply
12
13

150241
150241
partial programs (pumping or spinning), but you
must rst return the program selector (A) to the
“0” position for at least one second, prior selecting
any of the partial programs.
• When program continues, indicator LED above
the knob goes off.
Cold wash
Each temperature related to a particular program
(wool, cotton, delicates, etc.) corresponds to a
particular period of cold wash. To select the desired
program use knob D and select the cold wash.
Half-program
• Used for washing smaller quantities of laundry.
• Reduced consumption of detergents and water,
and shortens washing time.
Reduced spin RPM
• Reduction of spin RPM depends on program
selection and maximum RPM for particular type of
machine.
Basic programs Spin speed - RPM
max. reduced
Cotton 800 500
Synthetics, Cold
wash
800 600
Delicate 700 0
Wool 600 0
Manual wash 400 0
- Selection of partial programs ( , , , )
These are independent programs and may be used
when you do not need the entire washing program.
In case you would like to use more additional
programs in a sequence, you must turn off the
appliance prior any new program selection (turn the
program selector to “0” for at least one second).
14
15

150241
150241
Rinse
Independent program for rinsing delicate laundry,
without intermediate spinning and with short nal
spin. You may use it for rinsing manually washed
delicate laundry.
You may engage the reduced spin RPM knob.
Softening
This program is intended for softening, bleaching
or impregnating of washed laundry. It is completed
with aggressive spinning at high RPM.
You may engage the reduced spin RPM knob.
Pumping the water out
Use it when the washing program was interrupted
or if pump stop function was engaged, and you only
wish to pump the water out of the drum, without
spinning.
Spinning
Aggressive spinning for non-delicate laundry at high
spin RMP.
You may engage the reduced spin RPM knob.
- Adding washing and softening agents
(see Tips for washing and energy saving)
• pre-wash compartment
• main wash compartment
• softener compartment
If you do not apply the program which includes the
pre-wash feature, you may add washing detergent
directly into the drum, using the measuring vessel.
14
15

150241
150241
When adding softener, be careful to ll the
dispenser only up to the marked level.
Be sure to close the detergent dispenser
when opening/closing the appliance door.
• Push the START button (F). Sound signal
conrms the start, the LED indicating particular
washing stages stops ashing. The machine
starts operating after a few seconds. If the door
is not properly closed after starting the operation,
the washing stage indicator LED starts ashing
again after a few seconds. When you close the
door, the machine initiates the selected program.
• As each washing stage is completed the relevant
washing stage indicator LED goes off and the
subsequent one goes on.
• In case you would like to alter the washing
program after the initiated washing operation,
turn the program selector for one second to the
position “0”, followed by the selection of a new
program. Switching the machine off deletes any
previously selected additional functions(i.e. Pump
stop), so they have to be reactivated.
Upon switching OFF, all additional pre-
selected functions are deleted; therefore
they must be switched-ON again.
If a power failure occurs during the
washing program, when the power is
restored the machine will resume the
execution of a program where it had been
interrupted.
- End of operation
Flashing LED’s for particular washing stages
indicate that the program was completed.
• Sound signal indicates that you may now open
the door of the machine.
• Extract the laundry from the drum and remove
16
17
Start the operation

150241
150241
any alien objects from the door gasket.
• Leave the door ajar to allow the interior to dry.
• Close the water inlet faucet.
• Switch the machine off by turning the program
selector to position “0”.
• By the user
Selecting PUMP STOP function
Program is stopped when it comes to the PUMP
STOP stage (drum door remains closed all the
time). Indicator LED above the knob (E) starts
ashing. Washing procedure is continued by
pressing the START knob (F).
Own (physical) interruption
You may stop the program by turning the program
selector to the position “0”. If there is water in the
drum select one of additional programs (pumping,
spinning) to empty the water and terminate the
program.
PAUSE knob
By pressing the PAUSE knob (F) program may
be suspended at any time. After certain time you
may open the door if there is no water in the drum,
otherwise this is not possible. Program is continued
by pressing the START knob (F).
• Failures
Program is suspended in case a failure occurs.
Signal LED’s are ashing and sound signal is
heard (see cf. Failures).
• Power failure
If a power failure occurs the washing program is
interrupted, and when the power is restored the
program is automatically resumed where it had
been interrupted.
16
17
Interruptions

150241
150241
If a power failure occurs when the drum is
still full of water, be careful not to open the
door before you pump the water out.
• Child lock
- It is switched on by simultaneously pressing
the elevated water level knob (D) and half-
load /short program knob (C) for at least
3 seconds. Selection is conrmed by the sound
signal and illuminated signal LED. The function
is switched off following the same procedure.
- As long as the Child lock function is engaged
you may not alter the program or additional
functions. You may merely switch off the
machine by turning the program selector (A) to
the position “0”. Child lock remains active even
after the appliance is switched off, and you
have to disengage it if you want to select a new
washing program.
• Setting the sound signal
The appliance has the possibility of setting
stronger sound signal. Press the Reduced spin
RPM knob and switch the machine on. The
selection of the function is conrmed by the sound
signal. The function is disengaged following the
same procedure.
18
19
Special functions

150241
150241
• Before washing sort out the laundry according to
the type, degree of dirtiness and color resistance.
• Prior selecting the washing program consult the
sewn tab with information on a particular piece
of laundry (see Maintenance Chart on the last
page).
• Wash separately the new colored textile products
for the rst time.
• Wash heavily soiled laundry in small quantities
and add more detergent.
• Treat stubborn stains with special stain remover, it
will save energy.
• With lightly stained laundry select washing
program without pre-wash, use short program and
select lower washing temperature. This way you
may save up to 50% of energy.
• Avoid washing too little quantities of laundry
because of energy saving and for better
performances of the appliance.
• The largest allowed quantity of dry laundry is
indicated in the Program chart.
• Before washing empty the pockets, close zip
fasteners, and remove any metal fasteners or
badges that might clog the drain or damage the
laundry or drum interior.
• Loosen the stacked laundry prior inserting it into
the drum.
• Use only detergents for machine wash.
• Add powder or liquid detergents according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• In case of hard water it is recommended to use
water softeners.
18
19
Tips for washing and energy saving

150241
150241
• If you do not apply the program which includes
the pre-wash feature, you may add washing
detergent directly into the drum.
• If you use thick liquid softener it is recommended
to dilute it with water, to prevent clogging of
dispenser compartment ducts.
• Washing machine is equipped with the dispenser
partition gate, so you may pour liquid detergent
also into the central compartment. If you use
powder detergent the gate is lifted up, and in case
of liquid detergent it is slid down.
• Liquid detergents are intended for main wash
only, without pre-wash.
• Insert particularly delicate linen (stockings,
delicate female underwear, etc.) into the special
bag.
• High spin RPM leave less moisture in laundry
which dries out much quicker in the tumble dryer,
thereby saving energy.
Do not put clods of detergent into the
soap dispenser as the tube in the washing
machine may clog.
20
21
Hardness
scale
Degree of hardness
°dH(°N) m mol/l °fH(°F) p.p.m.
1 - Soft 0-7 0-1,3 0-12 0-120
2 - Medium 7-14 1,3-2,5 12-25 120-250
3 - Hard 14-21 2,5-3,8 25-37 250-370
4 - Extra hard >21 >3,8 >37 >370
In case of hard water add detergent according to the Chart for
degree 1 and add appropriate quantity of water softener (see
manufacturer’s instructions).