User manual SMEG LB512DA

[. . . ] The user is thus obliged to consign scrapped appliances to the special electronic and electrotechnical waste disposal centres, or return them to the dealer on purchase of a similar new appliance, on a one-to-one basis. 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. [. . . ] 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!· Do not wash unhemmed or torn items as they may fray. · 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. Fasten pressstuds and zips and sew on loose buttons. · 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. In all cases, stains should be cleaned or diluted at once, since the older they are, the harder they are to remove. · Failure to comply with washing guidance symbols may result in damage to the items washed. Use only low-foam detergents suitable for use in a washing machine. 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. [. . . ] water intake hose not trapped or kinked. No malfunction. The water level is below the level of the glass in the door because new appliances use very little water to achieve the same washing and rinsing results. Check that: - 4 Water not pumped out drain hose is not kinked drain pump not fouled. 5 Water not pumped out after last rinse in delicate fabrics and wool wash programmes Water takes in and pumps out water continually Strong spins vibrations during It is not a malfunction: pause programmed into washing programme to prevent creasing of fabrics. To pump out water, proceed as described in "Programme End" point. 6 Check that end of drain hose is not too low down. 7 Check that: Appliance is properly levelled washing machine not too close to walls or kitchen units internal unit on flexible mounts locked in position. [. . . ]