User manual SMEG STP364 MANUALE D'INSTALLAZIONE

[. . . ] Programme selector control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature selector control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spin speed selector dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stop/start button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When washing woollen garments, only use neutral detergents. Detergent guide Remenber that the amount of detergent to be used always depends on: -- The size of the load. Using more detergent than necessary will not improve the results of your wash. In addition to being a waste it will also have negative effects on the environment. For wash programmes without a prewash, it is best to use detergents which can be put straight in the drum. In any case, we recommend that you follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the detergent used. The following table will help you to determine the amount of detergent to be used, depending on the hardness of the water and the size of the load. compartment: (Optional) For liquid whiteners: bleach, etc. , if required. Note: The level of liquid should never exceed the MAX LEVEL (Figure 3). Optional dispenser You can also use liquid detergent in your washing machine. To do this you need the optional dispenser which you can obtain 30 ENGLISH LOAD SIZE IN KG. 4, 5 Water Hardness (French measures) Soft: (Up to 12) Medium: (12/25) Hard (25/37) Very hard (25/37) 3, 5 2 1 kg. Amount of detergent in grammes 90 125 160 180 80 115 140 160 65 90 110 130 55 75 90 110 Information about water hardness can be obtained from your local authority. If your water hardness is measured in german measures, divide the hardness values given above by 1. 78. Selecting the wash programme Your washing machine offers you a wide range of programmes which will enable you to wash all types of clothing. temperatures Wash product compartments Clothes symbols Degree of dirtiness whites / coloureds Estimated duration PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION 9 13 Wash, rinsing, automatic absorption of additives if required and draining. Draining without spin. 40-Cold 30 40 Slightly soiled. Delicate colours. 45 minutes 3 minutes (*) Energy label data based on this programme, in accordance with EN60456. 33 ENGLISH Cleaning your washing machine before It is advisable to clean the inside of your washing machine before using it for the first time, in order to get rid of any lubricants or water left over from testing. To do this you should: -- Put a measure of detergent into the COMPARTMENT of the DETERGENT DISPENSER. -- Select WASH PROGRAMME 2 (90 without prewash) with the programme selector control knob. Important: In order to avoid burns, this operation should not be carried out when the wash water temperature is over 30C. Starting your machine When starting your washing machine, carefully follow all the steps explained below: 1. - Check that the washing machine is plugged in and that the power is turned on. 2. - Turn on the tap or open the stopcock. 5. - Put the required amount of detergent into the DETERGENT DISPENSER. Cleaning and special care (Fig. 6) Clean the accessible filter whenever the drainage pump is blocked by foreign bodies. a) Loosen the base by gently pulling on the sides and turning downwards. If there is no side access, introduce a small screwdriver in the three slots on the upper part of the base, in order to lever it and loosen the hooks. [. . . ] Resin, grease and skin-care cream: treat these stains with a petrol-based stain remover and then wash. Tar: rub these stains with butter and set to one side for a while, then wash. Blood, milk and egg: soak in cold water and then wash with biological detergent at a General hints on washing -- When you wash garments which require different wash temperatures, always select the lowest temperature. -- Generally spesking, whiteners should only be used to wash resistant white fabrics such as cotton, linen, etc. [. . . ]