User manual SMEG WD16BA

[. . . ] Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 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 tray comprises four compartments which are marked as follows "1": pre-wash detergent "2": main wash detergent " " or "3": fabric softener, starch, etc. If there is a cover marked , this means that bleach cannot be used with this model of machine. Separate the washing according to the type and colourfastness of the fabrics. A label is normally applied to garments giving information on how to clean them. A brief description of these labels is shown below. WASHING Machine wash at max. 30°C Hand wash Do not wash High temperature Less than 60°C Do not tumble dry Hot iron Warm iron Cool iron Do not iron Bleaching allowed IRONING Do not bleach BLEACHING DRY CLEANING Any solvent Any solvent except trichloroethylene Petroleum solvent and R113 Do not dry clean DRYING Attention!Therefore, empty all pockets and turn them inside out, remove rollers from curtains or put them in a string bag. · 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. Pour liquid additives such as starch and fabric softener into "3", marked with . If bleach can be used with the machine (no cover marked with ) add bleach to compartment "4" if you wish. 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. Ask your local water board to tell you how hard your water is. 14 GB 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° 5. 6 DOSING POWDER DETERGENTS Normally dirty washing 1. Pour the total quantity of detergent indicated on the packs into compartment "2" of the detergent tray. Add ¼ of the recommended quantity of detergent into compartment "1" of the detergent tray and ¾ of the detergent into compartment "2". · If there are no dosage indications for delicate synthetics, add from ½ to 2/3 of the recommended quantity for resistant cottons. · For the wool programme, only use neutral detergents for woollens. [. . . ] MODEL B ­ Insert the lower part of the cover first and then push it towards the base plate until it clicks into place. 7. 5 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. 6 CLEANING THE WATER INLET FILTER The machine is fitted with a filter for protecting the water inlet valves. [. . . ]