User manual SMEG WLB500T

[. . . ] Washing Machine Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years. This washing machine was designed for home use. It meets all the requirements of modern washing: it is economical, it uses less water, less energy and washing agent. Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Tips for Energy Savings Washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This is an option that has to be ordered separately and paid for by the customer. 9 10 IMPORTANT · When closing the door, be careful not to trap fabric between the door glass and the rubber gasket. · If you need to open the door after the machine has been switched on, first switch it off and wait for about two minutes. When opening the door, be careful, as the water level may be high and water may pour out when you open the door. · Don't even try to open the door while the machine is operating. · If the machine won't start after switching on, push the door once again towards the machine (at handle). · An inadequately closed door is the most common cause of malfunctions. 56 Instructions for Use Preparing the Laundry Sort the laundry before washing according to the type, quality, colour and soil degree of the laundry. Loading The maximum load of dry laundry is stated in the table. Excessive loads cause creases and decrease the washing effect. Always check the pockets before loading the laundry. Remove keys, coins, hair-pins and similar objects that may clog the water outlet hose. Zip the zippers and remove metal pins that may damage the laundry or even the drum (fig. 11). Type of Fabrics Most clothes nowadays have labels describing the type of fabric they are made of, the kind of recommended wash, and the recommended washing temperature. These labels will help you choose the most suitable washing programme for your clothes. Put delicate laundry (stockings, fine underwear. . . ) into a sack or into a pillow case if washed together with other laundry. WASHING White laundry - resistant. Coloured laundry - resistant Fine and delicate laundry Hand wash. Higher temperature (resistant laundry) Lower temperature (delicate laundry) Drying in tumble drier not allowed. IRONING Ironing: up to 200°C - up to 150°C - up to 110°C No ironing 11 Folded clothes should be loosened before loading. The best washing effect is obtained by mixing larger and smaller items of laundry in one load. Colour Fastness Pay special attention to colour fastness, and always choose the correct washing temperature. When washing new clothes, always check colour fastness first - wash separately the first time. Degree of Soil Stained and heavily soiled laundry should be washed in small loads or with a larger amount of washing powder. Heavily stained or soiled areas on the fabric can be treated before washing using special agents. Use the energy-saving programme for lightly soiled laundry (no pre-wash, economic programme, lower washing temperature). Instructions for Use 57 Washing Agents and How Much to Use Use only washing powder for machine washing. Use special washing agents for delicate and woollen fabrics. This washing machine was designed for washing powder as well as for liquid detergent. [. . . ] (The laundry is not rinsed enough, still wet, water is not pumped out of the machine). Before cleaning the filter, mind to pump the water out of the machine. The best method to do that is to place the outlet hose as low as possible (near the floor). 17 18 - Remove the cover (with coin inserted into the notch (fig. - Insert the funnel attached to the machine into the bottom cut-outs between the filter cover and cabinet and fix it by turning clockwise. [. . . ]