Safety Instructions; Consumption Values; Important Information - Smeg WML148 Instruction Manual

Safety instructions

– Read the Instruction manual and Installation instructions and all other information enclosed
with the washing machine and act accordingly.
– Retain the documents for subsequent use.
Risk of electric shock – Never pull on the cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– Only insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands.
Danger to life For worn-out appliances:
– Pull out the mains plug.
– Sever the mains cable and remove with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent
children from locking themselves in and risking their lives.
Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of
children.
Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion – Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing
solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent may cause an
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot.
– Be careful when emptying hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.

Consumption values

Programme Additional function
Cottons/Coloureds 40 °C*
(Intensive)
Cottons/Coloureds 60 °C*
(Intensive)
Cottons/Coloureds 90 °C
(Intensive)
Easy-Care 40 °C*
(Intensive)
Wool 30 °C -
* Programme setting for testing in accordance with applicable standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: When testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the
maximum spin speed.
Programme Additional function
Cottons/Coloureds//
(Intensive)**
intensive 40/60 °C
** Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/EU
with cold water (15 °C).
***The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet
temperature, ambient temperature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used,
fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional functions.
Electricity Programme
Load Water***
consumption*** duration***
8 kg 0.94 kWh 80 l 2:12 h
8 kg 1.65 kWh 80 l 2:12 h
8 kg 2.73 kWh 97 l 2:12 h
3.5 kg 0.55 kWh 53 l 1:12 h
2 kg 0.20 kWh 40 l 0:36 h
Annual energy Annual water
Load
consumption consumption
8/4 kg 221 kWh 11800 l

Important information

Before washing for the first time
Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn the tap on. Pour into compartment II:
– approx. 1 litre water
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and
according to water hardness)
– Turn the programme selector to Easy-Care 60 °C and choose START/STOP (Start/Pause)
At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– When determining the dosage of all washing powders, additives and cleaning agents, you
must follow the manufacturer's instructions.
– Empty pockets.
– Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
Loading items of laundry
Insert items of laundry of varying sizes.
Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and the rubber
seal.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separately.
light Do not prewash.
Pretreat any stains as necessary. Select
function as necessary.
heavy Do not load as much laundry. Select the program with Prewash.
Pretreat any stains as necessary. Select
function as necessary.
Soaking
Load laundry of the same colour.
– Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Turn the programme selector to Cottons/Coloureds
START/STOP (Start/Pause).After approx. 10 minutes, press START/STOP (Start/Pause), to
pause the programme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed, press START/STOP
(Start/Pause), again to continue the programme, or select a different programme.
Starching
Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the
fabric softener compartment
if necessary).
Dyeing/bleaching
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel.
Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine for
bleaching clothes.
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Off.
(Intensive) additional
(Intensive) additional
(cold) and select
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (rinse first
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