Smeg lse 146 Manuale Utente
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SM2706
NOTES AND ADVICE FOR THE USER
▼ This appliance has been designed for use
as a domestic washing machine. Any other
use is considered as improper and therefore
dangerous.
use is considered as improper and therefore
dangerous.
▼ Any modifi cations or attempts to interfere
with the washing machine can be dangerous
for the user and may damage the appliance
itself.
for the user and may damage the appliance
itself.
▼ Considering the substantial weight of the
washing machine, specifi c safety standards
must be observed during handling.
must be observed during handling.
▼
The washing machine must not be used by
children unless supervised.
▼ Any modifications to the mains water or
electricity supply must be carried out by
authorised technicians only.
authorised technicians only.
▼ When positioning the washing machine,
ensure that the power supply cable is not
kinked or squashed and is accessible.
kinked or squashed and is accessible.
▼
Before using the washing machine, remove
all the packing and locking devices used for
the transport (locking screws). If this is not
done, serious damage may be caused to
both the appliance and your home.
the transport (locking screws). If this is not
done, serious damage may be caused to
both the appliance and your home.
▼
If the washing machine is installed on a car-
peted fl oor, leave suffi cient space between
the appliance and the fl oor to guarantee the
free circulation of air.
the appliance and the fl oor to guarantee the
free circulation of air.
▼
Do not overload the washing machine.
▼ When the appliance is in operation, avoid
any contact with the water being discharged
through the drain hose, as it may be very hot.
Do not touch the door glass either, as this will
tend to heat up during washing.
through the drain hose, as it may be very hot.
Do not touch the door glass either, as this will
tend to heat up during washing.
▼
Use the washing machine for machine-wash-
able items only. In the case of any doubts,
refer to the manufacturer’s instructions on
the label attached to the item to wash (see
“Clothing care symbols”)
refer to the manufacturer’s instructions on
the label attached to the item to wash (see
“Clothing care symbols”)
▼
Before placing the washing in the washing ma-
chine, make sure that all pockets are empty.
Hard or pointed objects such as coins, pins,
nails, screws or stones can cause serious
damage to the appliance.
Hard or pointed objects such as coins, pins,
nails, screws or stones can cause serious
damage to the appliance.
▼
Never wash items that have been soiled with
substances containing petrol. In the case
where stains have been removed using va-
porising products, wait until these substances
have fully evaporated from the surface of
the material before loading into the washing
machine.
where stains have been removed using va-
porising products, wait until these substances
have fully evaporated from the surface of
the material before loading into the washing
machine.
▼
The use and quantities of detergent, softener
and bleach must comply with the instructions
reported on the packaging.
reported on the packaging.
▼ Do not use detergents designed for hand
washing, in that the excessive suds produced
could damage the internal components.
could damage the internal components.
▼ After washing mats, blankets or any other
long-fi bre materials, remove the fi lter and
clean it if necessary.
clean it if necessary.
▼
It is advisable to leave the door open at the
end of the wash cycle.
▼
Do not attempt to repair any appliance faults
alone, in that repairs carried out by a non-
professional may cause serious damage
and will invalidate any rights to repairs under
guarantee.
professional may cause serious damage
and will invalidate any rights to repairs under
guarantee.
▼
Repairs to the appliance can only be carried
out by personnel authorised by the customer
service centres. All repairs must make use of
original spare parts only.
service centres. All repairs must make use of
original spare parts only.
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▼
Never dry unwashed items.
▼
Do not dry items that have been washed or had
stains removed using chemical products.
▼
Never dry items that have been soiled with
substances such as cooking oil, petroleum,
acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, stain
removers, turpentine, wax.
acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, stain
removers, turpentine, wax.
▼
Remove these substances in a hot wash us-
FOR WASHER/DRIER VERSIONS ONLY:
ing an abundant quantity of detergent prior
to loading the items in the drier.
to loading the items in the drier.
▼
Do not dry items such as foam rubber, latex,
raincoats, waterproof fabrics, rubber mats,
preformed items, clothes or cushions with
foam rubber padding, as these may melt and
damage other items in the washing or even
the appliance itself.
preformed items, clothes or cushions with
foam rubber padding, as these may melt and
damage other items in the washing or even
the appliance itself.
Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully.
Repairing the failure arising from inappropriate connections or use of the appliance
is not covered by the guarantee.
Repairing the failure arising from inappropriate connections or use of the appliance
is not covered by the guarantee.
WARNING!!! The fi nal part of a drying cycle is the cooling down phase. Consequen-
tly, never switch off the drier before the cycle has been completed. Otherwise, the
washing must be taken out quickly and hung out to allow the heat to dissipate.
tly, never switch off the drier before the cycle has been completed. Otherwise, the
washing must be taken out quickly and hung out to allow the heat to dissipate.