User manual SMEG SM37AE

[. . . ] When the appliance is in operation, avoid any contact with the water being discharged through the drain hose, as it may be very hot. Do not touch the door glass, as this will tend to heat up during a wash. At the end of the wash, wait approximately three minutes before opening the door, as it is fitted with a safety device that prevents it from being opened accidentally. It is advisable to leave the door open after completion of the wash cycle. [. . . ] The mains electricity supply must be equipped with an earth. If this requirement is not complied with, the manufacturer will not be held liable for any resulting damage or injury. WATER CONNECTION w Allow a good quantity of water to flow out of the system until it is clear and free of impurities, especially if the plant is new or has not been used for some time. Connect the water inlet pipe to the valve, inserting the filter/washer supplied. Check that the other end of the pipe is tightened properly. Position the drain hose between a minimum of 60 cm and a maximum 90 cm from floor level. To prevent siphoning, do not make the machine drain hose connection air tight. If the water system is not provided with a drain, use the bracket supplied to position the drain pipe over a washbasin then tie it to a tap. Use only those supplied with the machine. A MIN. MAX 60 CM . 90 CM GB 5 USEFUL ADVICE Separate the washing according to type of fabric. Wash coloured and white articles separately. Check the clothing care labels affixed to the articles and set the appropriate programme and temperature. Quilted wind-cheaters: can be machine-washed. In this case limit the maximum machine load to just over 50%. It is also advisable to carry out an extra rinse at the end of the wash cycle. Printed T-shirts and shirts: will last longer if washed inside-out. CLOTHING CARE LABELS Learn to recognise the symbols on the clothing care labels to obtain a better wash and ensure that the articles have a longer life. Washing Bleach cl Ironing Dry cleaning Drying A Resistant fabric Bleach in cold water Iron up to 200° max Dry clean with solvent Dry flat P Delicate fabric Do not bleach Iron up to 150° max Do not dry clean F Hang to dry 95 95 Wash up to 95°C Iron up to 100° max Dry clean only with: perchloride, aviation fuel pure alcohol, R111 and R113 Dry on clothes hanger 60 60 Wash up to 60°C Do not iron Dry clean only with: aviation fuel, pure alcohol and R113 Machine dry at normal temperature 40 40 Wash up to 40°C Machine dry at low temperature Hand wash Do not machine dry 30 30 Wash up to 30°C Do not wash in water GB 7 BEFORE WASHING closed open Before each wash ensure that: the water connections are correct, the drain hose is properly positioned (see water connection) and that the feed valve is open. with dry hands, insert the plug in the mains socket. sort the wash into types of fabric (refer to clothing care symbols). check that there are no objects left in any of the pockets of the items to wash, as these may damage the washing, the appliance or the filter. load the washing and close the door. YES NO w N. B. When adding detergent to the dispenser, remember to avoid any spillage into the softener compartment, in that this would create a soapy rinse and stain the fabrics white. Vice versa, if softener is added to the detergent compartment, the quality of the wash will be compromised. w N. B. [. . . ] The machine does not work (indicator light on) Make sure that: 1) The programmer knob is set at the required programme 2) See problem "The machine does not fill with water". I cannot see any water during the wash This is simply because the new technology used in these machines guarantees double the wash with half the water, this benefits the environment and you save energy. I can see too much foam Make sure that: The detergent used is that designed for washing machines. The machine vibrates or is noisy Make sure that: 1) Large items in the wash are not folded (sheets, tablecloths, etc. ) 2) The washing machine is properly levelled 3) The four locking screws and spacers have been removed. [. . . ]