Smeg SLB600, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...1 WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL GB ...

Page 2: ...ents 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 Troubleshooting 20 8 Control panel symbols 22 ...

Page 3: ...s washed and treated with utmost care The new washing system is so effective that normally dirty laundry can even be cleaned without a pre wash cycle Washing times have also been reduced Pre washing is only recommended for very dirty laundry Please read the operating instructions with care in order to take full advantage of all the features offered by this washing machine Warning Please read all t...

Page 4: ... the electrical power supply by means of a plug it is necessary to install an isolation switch with a contact opening gap of at least 3 mm The plug on the power cord and the corresponding socket must be of the same type and must conform to the regulations in force Check that the voltage and frequency of the electrical power supply match the ratings on the name plate Avoid using adaptors or shunt c...

Page 5: ...cian Repairs may only be performed by qualified technicians Repairs performed by unqualified people may be hazardous for users Obsolete appliances must be rendered unusable make sure that the door cannot be closed to prevent children from getting trapped inside while playing and risking their lives and cut off the power cord after unplugging it The appliance must then be taken to a sorted waste co...

Page 6: ...e back of the washing machine 3 To prevent water from entering the machine or people from touching live components with their fingers close the four holes left open by the screws with the supplied plastic plugs C Attention Do not turn the machine upside down and do not place it on its side Keep all the components used to block the drum assembly as they will be needed if you decide to move the appl...

Page 7: ...Pa For higher pressures install a pressure reducer 2 Connect the cold water inlet hose light blue ring nut to the cold water tap with a gas thread taking care to screw it firmly into place in order to prevent leaks The water inlet hose must not be bent or crushed and must not be replaced or cut 3 If a hot water inlet is used inlet water temperature must not exceed 60 C and the hose with the red ri...

Page 8: ...or extension leads that could cause overheating or burning If the socket does not correspond to the supplied plug replace the socket with one of a suitable type Attention The plug must be accessible after installation The appliance must be earthed Plug the machine into a socket fitted with an efficient earth connection The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property ...

Page 9: ...dels with spin speed selector Description of controls A Open door button B ON OFF and programme selection knob C Programme phase LED S D Start Pause button E Options buttons a list follows in the description of controls F Options enabled LED s G Select spin speed or stop with tub full button H Spin speed and stop with tub full LED s for models with spin speed selector ...

Page 10: ...the LED s are the following START This LED indicates that the machine is on but the selected washing programme has not started yet This is the phase in which the programme select knob has been turned but the Start Pause button has not been pressed yet WASH The Start Pause button has been pressed and the washing programme is running The LED remains on throughout the washing programme END The LED li...

Page 11: ...hing performance combined with power saving The machine then continues the cycle at the selected temperature N B Press the economy cycle button to obtain a maximum washing temperature of 60 C Extra Rinse button In areas with soft water or to improve rinsing press this button optional for intensive programmes to enable the extra rinse function about 20 more water No spin button Press this button to...

Page 12: ...washing programme with water in the tub To drain the water see the explanations shown in paragraphs 5 10 and 5 14 H Spin speed and stop with tub full LED s max speed intermediate speed The LED s indicate the selected speed level The LED corresponding to the selected level remains on until the machine is switched off or until a new spin speed is selected For models with spin speed selector 4 2 DETE...

Page 13: ...ps and sew on dangling buttons Modern detergents and correct washing temperatures are generally sufficient to remove stains from fabrics However some stubborn stains such as grass fruit egg blood rust and biro should be pre treated before washing Depending on the type of fabric many stain removers can be found in the shops Stains should always be cleaned or diluted immediately as the older they ge...

Page 14: ...d together with the manual and add detergent and any additives to the relative compartment before starting the programme Pour the pre wash powder detergent into the compartment marked 1 Pour main wash detergent into compartment 2 Machine accessories include a red insert A that can be placed inside compartment 2 to allow liquid detergent to be used The additives are automatically introduced into th...

Page 15: ...liquid detergent Attention Liquid detergents can be used according to the manufacturer s recommended dose only for the main washing cycle that is in all programmes without prewash When compartment 2 is used for powder detergent the red insert A must be removed 5 8 SCALE REMOVERS Scale removers can be introduced into compartments 1 and 2 according to the manufacturer s indications First add the det...

Page 16: ...aundry at lower washing temperatures than the maximum temperatures shown on the fabric care labels 5 10 SPEED SELECTION The models described in this instructions manual may either feature fixed or variable spin speeds Models with fixed spin speeds cannot be adjusted but can disable the spin cycle if the model features this option Other models are fitted with a button for selecting spin speed see c...

Page 17: ...o change the washing programme simply select the new programme by turning the programme knob without pausing the machine first The new washing cycle will be performed starting from the beginning If the tub is already full of water the new programme will omit the filling phase 3 To resume the cycle press Start Pause again 5 14 END OF PROGRAMME The washing programmes are automatically completed and ...

Page 18: ...e drum perform a few rinse cycles to eliminate acid residues as these may damage the machine Never use detergents containing solvents These may form vapours that may catch fire and explode 6 3 CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP Only clean the drain pump if it is obstructed by buttons hairpins and the like and the water cannot drain In this case proceed as follows 1 Remove the plug from the socket to disconne...

Page 19: ...To simplify this operation completely remove the detergent tray pull it out as far as it will go lift it slightly and then pull fairly vigorously Remove the traps B and clean with hot water Put back the traps and remove any residues of detergent before putting the tray back 6 5 CLEANING THE WATER INLET FILTER The machine is fitted with a filter for protecting the water inlet valves The filter is f...

Page 20: ...ed in paragraph 6 3 5 The water does not drain after final rinsing in delicates and woollens washing programmes This is envisaged by the washing programme if the no spin and stop with tub full option has been selected to prevent fabrics from creasing To drain the water proceed as described in the End of programme paragraph 6 The machine fills with water and drains continuously Make sure the end of...

Page 21: ...ut half a second and then goes off for the same amount of time before flashing again While the End LED flashes the LED s located above the options button flash but do so more rapidly To determine the type of error count the number of times the End LED flashes Number of times the End programme phase LED flashes between two 15 second intervals Problem 5 The tub does not fill with water Consult the t...

Page 22: ...CONDITIONER HAND WASH NO SPIN OR STOP WHIT FULL TUB OPEN DOOR PRE WASH DELAY TIMER START PAUSE RINSES DELICATES START DRAIN AND SPIN ECONOMY CYCLE WASH SECTION QUICK WASH END COTTON AND COLOURED EXTRA RINSE HEATING WOOL SPIN TIME REMAINING DRYING EASY IRON SINTHETICS AND DELICATES HALF LOAD ...