User manual SMEG LB512DA

[. . . ] The user is thus obliged to consign scrapped appliances to the special electronic and electrotechnical waste disposal centres, or return them to the dealer on purchase of a similar new appliance, on a one-to-one basis. Consignment to the appropriate facility for environmentally responsible recycling, treatment and disposal helps to prevent any negative effects on the environment and health, and encourages the reuse and/or recycling of the appliance's component materials. Illegal dumping of the appliance by the user will be subject to prosecution under the relevant law. 1 EN READ THE INSTRUCTIONS Attention!You are advised to read all the instructions in this manual carefully; it will inform you about the right conditions for the proper, safe use of your washing machine. [. . . ] So: empty pockets and turn them inside-out, and remove wheels from curtains or wrap them in a mesh bag. · Wash very small items (belts, handkerchiefs, socks, padded bras, etc. ) in a white canvas bag. · The use of modern detergents and the correct washing temperature is generally sufficient to remove stains from fabrics. However, some difficult stains such as grass, fruit, egg, blood, rust, ballpoint pen, etc. Depending on the type of fabric, there are a large number of commercial stain removers on the market. In all cases, stains should be cleaned or diluted at once, since the older they are, the harder they are to remove. · Failure to comply with washing guidance symbols may result in damage to the items washed. Wool ­ Only wool marked as pure new wool, with the mark, or labelled "shrink-proof, machine-washable" can be washed in a washing machine on the specific programme; other types of wool should be hand-washed or dry-cleaned. 4. 2 OPENING THE DOOR The appliance is fitted with a safety device which prevents the door from being opened while the programme is in progress. Check that all the water has been drained from the tank and the drum is at a standstill. · If the washing programme is interrupted, it will be from 3 to 15 minutes before the door can be opened, depending on the temperature reached inside the appliance. The water may still be boiling hot if the wash was at high temperature. Pour the total amount of detergent shown on the pack into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer. Place ¼ of the recommended amount of detergent in the prewash compartment of the detergent drawer and ¾ of the detergent in the wash compartment. · If no recommended doses are provided, for delicate items in synthetic fibre use from ½ to 2/3 of the recommended dose for washing tough cotton fabrics. · Only neutral detergents recommended for wool should be used on the wool programme. · Use the doses recommended by the detergent producer. 4. 7 LIQUID DETERGENT DOSES 1. Pour the dose required into the measuring cap supplied with the bottle of liquid detergent and place it in the drum, or use the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer, fitting the insert provided. The scale on the red insert is intended as an aid when deciding the dose of liquid detergent. Warning!· Liquid detergents can be used, at the doses recommended by the producer, only for the main wash, i. e. in all programmes without prewash. 4. 8 DESCALERS Descalers can be added to the prewash and main wash compartments as recommended by their producers. Place the detergent in the compartments first, followed by the descaler. 4. 9 PROGRAMMES AND FUNCTIONS For advice on selecting programmes in relation to the type of fabric, refer to the "Programmes Table", supplied with this manual. 11 EN 4. 10 SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE AND SELECTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME To switch on the appliance and select the programme, proceed as follows: 1. The time left to the end of the programme and the maximum recommended weight for the selected programme alternate on the display. [. . . ] To clean, proceed as follows: · Remove the mains plug to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. · When screwing the intake hose fitting back into place, check that the filter is positioned correctly. 17 EN 6. TROUBLESHOOTING This produce complies with the relevant regulations governing the safety of electrical equipment. For safety reasons, any technical inspections or repairs must be performed by qualified staff, to prevent all hazards for the user. [. . . ]