User manual SMEG WT8100

[. . . ] Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol. 25 ENGLISH Contents Warnings Disposal 27-28 28 Maintenance Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Cleaning of the drainage area Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 43 43 43 43 44 44 44 Tips for environmental protection 28 Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Hydraulic connection Levelling Electrical connection 29 30-31 30 30 31 31 Something not working? 45-47 Your new washing machine Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer 32 32 32 Use Control panel Controls Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Quantity of detergent to be used International wash code symbols Operating sequence Washing programmes 33 33 33-34 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 36 36 37 38-39 40-42 26 Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book. [. . . ] Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e. g. Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. The bleaching agent (chlorine) can be used only for white or fast coloured cotton and linen items. Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Degrees of water hardness Degrees Level Characteristic German °dH French °T. H. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0- 7 8-14 15-21 0-15 16-25 26-37 more than more than 21 37 36 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash Max. wash temperature 95°C Delicate wash Max. wash temperature 30°C 60 40 40 30 Hand wash Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200°C Warm iron max 150°C Lukewarm iron max 110°C Do not iron Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene, petrol, pure alcohol, R 111 & R 113 Dry cleaning in petrol, pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean high temperature low temperature Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry Do not tumble dry 37 ENGLISH 95 60 40 30 Operating sequence Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60° C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half of the normal amount of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum Open the door by pulling the handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector to the required programme. P0004 2. Measure the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. [. . . ] · The drainage system pipes are blocked. - There is water on the floor: 45 ENGLISH · 2 flashes = the water is not drained. Problems - Unsatisfactory washing results: Possible cause · Little detergent or an inappropriate one has been used. An insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey. · Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. · The correct wash programme has not been selected. [. . . ]