User manual SMEG SLB147XES

[. . . ] Consignment to the appropriate facility for environmentally responsible recycling, treatment and disposal helps to prevent any negative effects on the environment and health, and encourages the reuse and/or recycling of the appliance’s component materials. Illegal dumping of the appliance by the user will be subject to prosecution under the relevant law. 1 EN READ THE INSTRUCTIONS Attention!You are advised to read all the instructions in this manual carefully; it will inform you about the right conditions for the proper, safe use of your washing machine. It is very important to keep this instruction manual with the appliance for future reference. [. . . ] In all cases, check that the end of the drain hose is securely fixed to prevent the repulsive force of the water from pushing it out of place. The settings can be modified using the buttons underneath. Buttons (from left to right): Temperature selection Spin speed selection Option selection Confirm option Child Lock Start/Pause button: For starting and stopping working cycles. Programme Selector For switching the washing machine on and off and selecting programmes. USING THE APPLIANCE FOR WASHING 4. 1 PREPARING THE ITEMS FOR WASHING 1. The following is a short description of the symbols used on these labels. WASHING Machine wash at max. 30°C Hand wash Do not wash High temperature Less than 60°C Do not tumble dry Hot iron Warm iron Cool iron Do not iron Bleaching allowed IRONING Do not bleach BLEACHING DRY CLEANING Any solvent Any solvent except trichloroethylene Petroleum solvent and R113 DRYING Do not dry clean Warning!• Unrelated items in the wash may damage the garments or parts of the washing machine. So: empty pockets and turn them inside-out, and remove wheels from curtains or wrap them in a mesh bag. • Wash very small items (belts, handkerchiefs, socks, padded bras, etc. ) in a white canvas bag. • The use of modern detergents and the correct washing temperature is generally sufficient to remove stains from fabrics. However, some difficult stains such as grass, fruit, egg, blood, rust, ballpoint pen, etc. Depending on the type of fabric, there are a large number of commercial stain removers on the market. The amount of detergent must be decided in relation of the hardness of the water, the type and quantity of items loaded, and their degree of dirt. This will provide the desired effect with optimal detergent consumption. On detergent packs the recommended dose is indicated for 4 levels of water hardness and for loads of 4-5 kg of washing with average dirt levels. Request information about the water's hardness from your water supply company. Water hardness Level of hardness Soft Medium Hard Very hard French degrees fH Up to 15° 15° - 25° 25° - 40° More than 40° German degrees dH Up to 8° 8° - 14° 14° - 22° More than 22° 10 EN 4. 6 POWDER DETERGENT DOSES Laundry with normal dirt 1. Pour the total amount of detergent shown on the pack into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer. Place ¼ of the recommended amount of detergent in the prewash compartment of the detergent drawer and ¾ of the detergent in the wash compartment. • If no recommended doses are provided, for delicate items in synthetic fibre use from ½ to 2/3 of the recommended dose for washing tough cotton fabrics. • Only neutral detergents recommended for wool should be used on the wool programme. • Use the doses recommended by the detergent producer. 4. 7 LIQUID DETERGENT DOSES 1. Pour the dose required into the measuring cap supplied with the bottle of liquid detergent and place it in the drum, or use the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer, fitting the insert provided. [. . . ] Place a tray on the floor and remove the plug “B” to drain the water. Depending on the quantity of water, it may be necessary to empty the tray several times. When no more water comes out, push the hose back in and screw back the plug “B”. 4. Unscrew the screw “G” with a screwdriver and remove the metal plate “F” which prevents the pump cover “D” from turning. Check the inside “E” and make sure the impeller turns freely. [. . . ]