Smeg WMA 8168 LB1 User Manual page 40

Troubleshooting
Problem
Washing
performance is
poor: Clothes smell
unpleasantly. (**)
Colour of the clothes
faded. (**)
It does not rinse well.
Laundry became stiff
after washing. (**)
40 / EN
reason
Odours and bacteria layers are formed on
the drum as a result of continuous washing
at lower temperatures and/or in short
programmes.
Excessive laundry was loaded in.
Detergent in use is damp.
A higher temperature is selected.
The amount, brand and storage conditions of
the detergent used are inappropriate.
Detergent is put in the wrong compartment.
Pump filter is clogged.
Drain hose is folded.
Insufficient amount of detergent is used.
Detergent is put in the wrong compartment.
Detergent might be mixed with the softener.
Solution
Š Leave the detergent drawer as well as
the loading door of the machine ajar
after each washing. Thus, a humid
environment favorable for bacteria
cannot occur in the machine.
Š Do not load the machine in excess.
Š Keep detergents closed in an
environment free of humidity and
do not expose them to excessive
temperatures.
Š Select the proper programme and
temperature according to the type
and soiling degree of the laundry.
Š Use a detergent appropriate for
the washing machine and your
laundry. Keep detergents closed in
an environment free of humidity and
do not expose them to excessive
temperatures.
Š If detergent is put in the prewash
compartment although prewash cycle
is not selected, machine can take this
detergent during rinsing or softener
step. Put the detergent in the correct
compartment.
Š Check the filter.
Š Check the drain hose.
Š Using insufficient amount of detergent
for the water hardness can cause
the laundry to become stiff in time.
Use appropriate amount of detergent
according to the water hardness.
Š If detergent is put in the prewash
compartment although prewash cycle
is not selected, machine can take this
detergent during rinsing or softener
step. Put the detergent in the correct
compartment.
Š Do not mix the softener with
detergent. Wash and clean the
dispenser with hot water.
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