Tips For Washing And Energy Saving - Smeg WM72141BK 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.
• With 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.
• 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.
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• Setting the sound signal
The appliance has the possibility of setting stronger sound
signal. Press the Reduced spin RPM knob
) and switch the machine on. The selection of the function
is confi rmed by the sound signal. The function is disengaged
following the same procedure.
Hardness Degree of hardness
scale
°dH(°N)
1 - Soft < 8,4
2 - Medium 8,4 - 14
3 - Hard > 14
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).
(or Spin off knob
m mol/l °fH(°F)
< 1,5 < 15
1,5 - 2,5 15 - 25
> 2,5 > 25
p.p.m.
< 150
150 - 250
> 250