User manual SMEG STA120

[. . . ] LAVABIANCHERIA WASHING MACHINE LAVE-LINGE WASCHMASCHINE LAVADORA WASAUTOMAAT LIBRETTO ISTRUZIONI INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING IT GB F D E NL 1 GB 1. THE NEW WASHING SYSTEM This new washing machine is the outcome of years of research. The leading-edge design and the quality of the production processes used to manufacture this product ensure it will give you many years of excellent service. Its low water, power and detergent consumption help protect the environment and reduce running costs to a minimum. [. . . ] · Put very small articles (belts, handkerchiefs, socks, bras with stiffeners, etc. ) into a white canvas bag. · Modern detergents and correct washing temperatures are generally sufficient to remove stains from fabrics. However, some stubborn stains, such as grass, fruit, egg, blood, rust and biro, should be pre-treated before washing. Depending on the type of fabric, many stain removers can be found in the shops. Stains should always be cleaned or diluted immediately as the older they get, the more difficult they are to remove. · Garments may be damaged if fabric care symbols are not observed. Wool ­ Only pure wool, identified by or with the label <<shrink-proof machine washable and dryable>> can be machine washed with the specific programme, other types of wool should be hand-washed or dry-cleaned. 5. 2 OPENING THE DOOR The machine is fitted with a safety device that prevents the door from opening while it is working. Before opening the door, wait 1 or 2 minutes after the programme ends ("End" LED on) to allow the safety device to disengage. Make sure there is no water in the tub and that the drum is not moving. Open the door by pressing the "Open door" button on the front panel and pulling it open. Attention!· If the washing programme is interrupted, you will have to wait from 3 to 15 minutes, depending on the temperature of the water, before the door opens. The water may still be boiling if the washing cycle was performed at high temperatures. If there is still water inside the drum, do not open the door! 31 5. 3 PREPARING THE WASHING Where possible, save electricity by washing full loads divided by type of fabric. For the first few times, weigh the loads of washing and then rely on your judgement. 5. 4 LOADING THE WASHING 1. Open the door and load the washing taking care to distribute it uniformly, loosely and not packed into the drum; alternate large items with small ones if possible. The washing machine described in this manual can be loaded with up to 5kg of washing. Heavier loads will lead to unsatisfactory washing results and may cause the machine to work incorrectly. To save energy, wash full loads divided by type of fabric, according to the quantities indicated in the "Programmes chart" supplied with this manual. Close the door by pressing it against the body of the appliance until you hear a click. Make sure no garments have got caught between the door and the rubber gasket. Attention!· If the door is not closed properly, a safety device prevents the washing machine from working. · Do not use more than the recommended amount of detergent: too much may deteriorate washing results. 5. 5 ADDING DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES Follow the instructions shown in the "Programme Chart" provided together with the manual and add detergent and any additives to the relative compartment before starting the programme. [. . . ] Check that: - 4 The water does not drain the drain hose is not twisted the drain pump is not clogged. Clean it as indicated in paragraph 6. 3. 5 The water does not drain after final rinsing in delicates and woollens washing programmes The machine fills with water and drains continuously Strong vibrations spinning during This is envisaged by the washing programme (if the no-spin and stop with tub full option has been selected) to prevent fabrics from creasing. To drain the water, proceed as described in the "End of programme" paragraph. Make sure the end of the drain hose is not too low. 6 7 Check that: the machine has been properly levelled as described in paragraph 3. 2 the machine is not too close to walls or furniture the internal moving assembly has been released as described in paragraph 3. 1 the detergent is suitable for automatic machines and is not for hand washing no more than the quantities indicated in the manual are used the unions of the water inlet hose are not loose the end of the drain hose has not moved out of place. 8 Too much foam forms and escapes from the tray Check that: - 9 Water on the floor Check that: - 10 Not all the fabric softener enters the machine or too much water remains in the compartment Make sure that the traps in the detergent tray are correctly positioned and are not clogged. [. . . ]