User manual SMEG SWD1600

[. . . ] Control panel symbols 3 4 6 9 14 19 23 25 27 This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This guideline is the frame of a European-wide validity of return and recycling on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. 2 GB 1. THE NEW WASHING SYSTEM This new washer dryer 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. [. . . ] 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! 14 GB 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. Average weights of common garments are shown below: 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 washer dryer 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 washer dryer 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. Pour the pre-wash powder detergent into the compartment marked “1”. Machine accessories include a red insert “A” that can be placed inside compartment “2” to allow liquid detergent to be used. The additives are automatically introduced into the tub during final rinsing. Pour liquid additives such as starch and fabric softener into “3”, marked with . ) add bleach to compartment “4” if you wish. If bleach can be used with the machine (no cover marked with The level of the liquids must not exceed the maximum limit, otherwise the trays will be emptied too soon. Before pouring thick additives into the tray, dilute them with a little water to prevent them from obstructing the trap. Determine the quantity of detergent according to the hardness of the water, and the type, quantity and dirtiness of the washing. This will allow you to obtain the required effect using as little detergent as possible. Detergent packs indicate the quantities to use according to 4 levels of hardness and for normally dirty loads of 4-5 kg. Water hardness Hardness level Soft Moderately hard Hard Very hard French degree fH Up to 15° 15° - 25° 25° - 40° Over 40° German degree dH Up to 8° 8° - 14° 14° - 22° Over 22° 15 GB 5. 6 DOSING POWDER DETERGENTS Normally dirty washing 1. [. . . ] MODEL B – Insert the lower part of the cover first and then push it towards the base plate until it clicks into place. 7. 4 CLEANING THE DETERGENT TRAY Keep the detergent tray free from scale. To simplify this operation, completely remove the detergent tray (pull it out as far as it will go, lift it slightly and then pull fairly vigorously). Remove the traps «B» (there are two traps if the machine is not fitted with a cover for the bleach compartment) and clean with hot water. Put back the traps and remove any residues of detergent before putting the tray back. 7. 5 CLEANING THE WATER INLET FILTER The machine is fitted with a filter for protecting the water inlet valves. [. . . ]