User manual SMEG 43CT1

[. . . ] ENGLISH Instruction and maintenance booklet ENGLISH List of contents The manufacturer thinks of you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Familiarise yourself with your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Some words of warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 3) before starting the washing programme. Your washing machine's detergent drawer has three or four compartments, depending on the model, which have the following symbols: Compartment: Pour in the washing powder for the PREWASH. Compartment: Pour in the washing powder for the WASH Compartment: Pour in any liquid additives such as treatments, softeners, etc. Compartment: CI Pour in liquid bleaches, etc. N. B. : the level of the liquids must not exceed the MAX SIGN (Fig. 3) Optional drawer Liquid detergents can also be used in your washing machine, by using a special optional drawer which you can obtain by getting in touch with the TECNICAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK. This drawer must be placed in the COMPARTMENT of the detergent drawer (Fig. As for the dosage to use, always follow the manufacturer's recommendations. But in no event must the level of the detergent exceed the MAX level marked on the side of the drawer. Detergent Only use detergents which are appropriate for washing garments in automatic washing machines, ones which are good quality and which do not produce froth. The NORMAL Cycles are generally the ones to use for washing resistant materials such as cotton, resistant synthetics, linen, etc. , whereas the DELICATE Cycles with their gentler drum rhythm movement, lower temperatures and higher levels of water are designed for washing synthetic materials, as well as materials such as wool, silk, etc. All models which have a Washing Temperature Selection Control also have an automatic variable load regulator which ensures that the water and energy consumption are automatically adjusted to the amount of clothing which is going to be washed. Table of programmes Here is a detailed table of all the washing machine programmes. Make sure that you refer to it, for it gives you all of the information relating to the different kinds of washing programmes which your washing machine offers you. An abbreviated version of the table can be found on the front or top panel of the detergent dispenser, or on a card included in the documentation bag. Remember that as well as the following washing programmes, your washing machine also has two types of drying programmes: Programme S: Normal Drying Programme D: Delicate Drying 65 Programme guide Normal wash programmes: For cotton, linen and canvas fabrics, etc. Recommended temp. range Label symbols Soil level and colour Washing product compartments Estimated duration (minutes) kWh litres Recommended maximum load: 5, 0 Kg. Programme position PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION 90-70º C 90 Heavy soil Whites Heavy soil Colour-fast 40 115-135 115-130 95-115 110-130 120-135 95-120 · 60-50º C 60 CI ·· 1. 20-1. 75 53 0. 90-1. 05 53 0. 15-0. 60 53 1. 20-1. 75 53 0. 90-1. 05 53 0. 15-0. 60 53 1 40-Cold 30 Pre-wash, followed by wash, rinse cycles, automatic absorption of additives if required, and final spin. Heavy soil Non colour-fast Medium soil Whites Heavy soil Colour-fast 40 90-70º C 90 ·· 60-50º C 60 CI 2 40-Cold 30 Wash, rinse cycles, automatic absorption of additives if required, and final spin. Light soil Non colour-fast 3 30 CI Quick wash, rinse cycles, automatic absorption of additives if required, and final spin (recommended maximum load: 2, 5 kg. ). 40-Cold ·· 40 Light soil Non colour-fast 40-45 Hard-wearing fabrics 0. 15-0. 30 35 4 CI Rinse cycles with automatic absorption of additives and final spin. 35 Hard-wearing fabrics 0. 05 40 5 Rinse cycles with automatic absorption of fabric softener and final spin. 10 Hard-wearing fabrics 0. 05 15 6 Drain and long spin. 8 0. 05 0 Delicate wash programmes: For delicate, synthetic and mixed fabrics, etc. Recommended temp. range Label symbols Soil level and colour Washing product compartments Estimated duration (minutes) kWh litres Recommended maximum load: 2, 5 Kg. Programme position PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION 60-50º C 60 7 Wash, rinse cycles, automatic absorption of additives if required, and final spin. Medium soil Whites 40 60-65 55-60 0. 50-0. 70 48 0. 10-0. 40 48 ·· 40-Cold 30 Light soil Non colour-fast 9 Delicate fabrics Drain and gentle spin. 5 0. 05 0 Woollens programmes: For woollen garments Recommended temp. range Washing product compartments Label symbols Recommended maximum load: 1, 0 Kg. Soil level and colour Estimated duration (minutes) kWh litres Programme position PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION 8 40-Cold Wash, rinse cycles, automatic absorption of additives if required, and final spin. ·· 30 40 Light soil Non colour-fast 30-45 0. 05-0. 50 52 10 Drain with no spin. 2 0 0 ENGLISH Cleaning out your washing machine before using it So that you can clear out the remains of any lubrication materials and test water from the inside of the washing machine, it is recommendable to wash it out first before you use it for washing any clothing. ­ ­ Evacuate any residual water (Programme 13). Put a dosage of detergent in the COMPARTMENT of the DETERGENT DRAWER. Select the number 2 WASHING PROGRAMME (90º C without prewash) using the Programme Selector Control (6). [. . . ] There are no fuses or analogue components which can be changed by the user. But we urge you that under no circumstances should you attempt to open up the machine. The washing machine won't start ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ There is no electricity The washing machine is not plugged in at the mains. The loading door has not been closed correctly. [. . . ]