Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SLB600 Smeg
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1 WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL GB.
2 GB Contents 1. The new washing system 3 2. Safety warnings 4 3. Installation instructions 6 4. Description of controls 9 5. Using the machine 13 6. Cleaning and maintenance 18 7.
GB 3 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.
GB 4 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.
GB 5 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.
GB 6 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 .
GB 7 3.3 POSITIONING AND LEVELLING 1. Screw the 4 feet (supplied) onto the underside of the washing machine with the relative lock nuts and place the appliance in the requir ed position. 2. Carefully level the machine in all directions using a sp irit level and adju sting the height of the feet if necessary.
GB 8 Attention! • Do not bend or obstruct the hose as this will reduce the flo w of water. • Any extensions to the drain hose must not exc eed 1 me tre, they must have the same internal diame ter and must not be obstructed in any way. • In no case may the end of the drain hose be submer ged in water.
GB 9 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 with fixed spin speed Models with spin speed select.
GB 1 0 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.
GB 11 E 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 dirt y washing in less time.
GB 12 F Options enabled LED's These LED's light up when the relati ve option button is pressed and indicate that t he option has been selected.
GB 13 5. USING THE MACHINE 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.
GB 14 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 rely on yo ur judgement.
GB 1 5 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.
GB 16 To switch on the machine and select progra mmes, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the programme knob in eit her directi on. The machine switches o n and the “Start” programme phase LED lights up.
GB 1 7 5.11 SELECTION OF OPTIONS Use the options buttons (ind icated in chapt er 4 – Description of contro ls) to enable machin e options. A selected option is highlighted b y the o ption LED located above the button in q uestio n. 5.12 STARTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME 1.
GB 1 8 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 outer surfaces with soap and wate r and then dry thoroughl y with a soft cloth.
GB 19 4. Unscrew the cover of the pump “D” by turning it anti-clockwise. Clean the pump body a nd re move any foreign bodi es. Check the inside “E” and make sure the impeller turns fre ely. If there are any foreign bodies, remove them. 5. Screw the pump cover back on.
GB 2 0 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.
GB 21 11 The machine does not 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.
GB 22 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 DELIC.
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