Tips For Washing And Energy Saving - Smeg LB107-1 Instructions For Use Manual

Tips for washing and energy saving

• Before washing sort out the laundry according to the type, degree of dirtiness and color
resistance.
• Prior selecting the washing program consult the sewn tab with information on a particular piece
of laundry (see Maintenance chart on the last page).
• Wash separately the new colored textile products for the fi rst time.
• Wash heavily soiled laundry in small quantities and add more detergent.
• Treat stubborn stains with special stain remover, it will save energy.
• For lightly stained laundry select washing program without pre-wash, use short program and
select lower washing temperature. This way you may save up to 50% of energy.
• Avoid washing too little quantities of laundry because of energy saving and for better
performances of the appliance.
• The largest allowed quantity of dry laundry is indicated in the Program chart on the last page.
• Before washing empty the pockets, close zip fasteners, and remove any metal fasteners or
badges that might clog the drain or damage the laundry or drum interior.
• Loosen the stacked laundry prior inserting it into the drum.
• Use only detergents for machine wash.
• Add powder or liquid detergents according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• If water hardness level exceeds 14°dH degrees, the use of water conditioner is required. Any
damage to the heater due to failure to use a water conditioning agent shall not be covered by
this warranty.
• Chlorine-based whitening agents are not recommended, as it can damage the heater.
Hardness scale Degree of hardness
°dH(°N)
1 - Soft < 8,4
2 - Medium 8,4 - 14
3 - Hard
In case of hard water add detergent according to the Chart for
degree 1 and add appropriate quantity of water softener (see
manufacturer's instructions).
• If you do not apply the program which includes the pre-wash
feature, you may add washing detergent directly into the drum.
• If you use thick liquid softener it is recommended to dilute
it with water, to prevent clogging of dispenser compartment
ducts.
• Washing machine is equipped with the dispenser partition
gate, so you may pour liquid detergent also into the central
compartment (depending on model). If you use powder
detergent the gate is lifted up, and in case of liquid detergent it
is slid down.
• Liquid detergents are intended for main wash only, without
pre-wash.
m mol/l °fH(°F)
< 1,5
1,5 - 2,5 15 - 25
> 14 > 2,5
p.p.m.
< 15 < 150
150 - 250
> 25 > 250
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