Maintenance – Smeg SWM65EG User Manual

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RESOLVING PROBLEMS

If, after all these checks have been carried out, the appliance still does not work, inform the near-

est customer service centre. When contacting the service centre, inform them of the appliance

model, serial number and type of fault. The data relating the appliance can be found on the rating

plate aff xed to the inside of the f lter door. This information will help the service centre operator

in procuring the necessary spare parts, thus guaranteeing a speedy and eff cient repair.

The washing machine does not work (warning

lights are off) (Display off)

• Make sure that:

1) The mains power supply is working

2) The plug is inserted correctly in the socket

3) The On/Off button has been pressed, or if not

present, check that the programming knob is

positioned on a programme.

The washing machine does not work (warning

lights are off) (Display lit)*

• Make sure that:

1) The programme has been selected

2) The door is closed properly

3) The “Start” button has been pressed (elec-

tronic models only)

4) Refer to the information provided for “The

washing machine does not fi ll with water”

The washing machine does not f ll with water*

• Check that:

1) There is water in the water supply system

2) The water fi ll pipe is connected to the washing

machine

3) The mains water supply valve is open

4) The fi lter is not blocked If it is, clean the fi lter

after fi rst unplugging the appliance from the

power supply

The washing mac hine continuously f lls and

drains the water**

• Check that:

1) The drain hose has been installed at the cor-

rect height (60-90 cm)

2) The end of the drain hose is not under water
The washing machine does not drain or spin**

• Check that:

1) The drain hose is properly connected

2) The drain hose is not kinked

3) The drain fi lter is not blocked

4) The no-spin function has not been selected

5) The Stop with water function has not been

selected.

The washing machine vibrates and is noisy

• Make sure that:

1) All the locking elements used for transporta-

tion have been removed.

2) The washing machine is perfectly level

3) Bulky items such as sheets, tablecloths etc.

are not all bundled in one part of the drum

The door will not open

• Make sure that:

1) The wash cycle has fi nished.

2) The Stop with water function has not been

selected (automatic on some models).

The washing has not been spun properly

• Make sure that:

1) The washing is evenly distributed in the drum

2) The correct spin speed has been selected

The washing machine stops during a wash

• Make sure that:

1) The mains power supply is working
There is still a lot of detergent in the compart-

ment

• Make sure that:

1) The mains water supply valve is open

2) The fi lter between the valve and the supply

hose is clean

The washing is not c lean at the end of the

wash cycle

• Make sure that:

1) The drum has not been overloaded

2) The correct amount of detergent has been

used

3) The correct programme has been selected
The washing has shrunk or faded

• Make sure that:

1) The correct washing programme has been

selected

2) The correct washing temperature has been

selected

The washing mac hine does not dr y (washer-

dryer models only)

• Make sure that:

1) The mains water supply valve is open

2) The drain fi lter is clean

3) The washing machine is switched on (indicator

light or display lit)

4) The drying program has been selected

5) The drying time has been set

If the appliance is not working properly, check through the following troubleshooting guide before call-

ing for technical assistance. In some models malfunctions are indicated by an error code displayed at

the end of the cycle.

Code: E:00 Carry out all the checks listed in paragraphs marked with *

E:01 Carry out all the checks listed in paragraphs marked with **

E:02 Technical malfunction “Call Customer Service”

E:03 Technical malfunction “Call Customer Service”

MAINTENANCE

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