Smeg LBS845-5 manual Initial preparations for Washing, Electrical connection Loading door

Electrical connection	Loading door
Connect the machine to an earthed outlet	The door locks during program operation and
protected by a fuse of suitable capacity.	the Door Locked Symbol (Figure 3-13i) lights
Important:	up. The door can be opened when the symbol
• Connection should comply with national	fades out.
regulations.	Detergents and softeners
• The voltage and the allowed fuse
protection are specified in the section	Detergent Drawer
“Technical Specifications”.	The detergent drawer is composed of three
• The specified voltage must be equal to	compartments:
your mains voltage.	The detergent dispenser may be in two
• Connection via extension cords or multi-	different types according to the model of your
plugs should not be made.	machine.
B A damaged power cable must be replaced	– (I) for prewash
by a qualified electrician.	– (II) for main wash
B The appliance must not be operated unless	- (III) siphon
it is repaired! There is the risk of electric	– ( ) for softener
shock!

3 Initial preparations for
washing	Detergent, softener and other cleaning
Preparing clothes for washing
	agents
Laundry items with metal attachments such
	Add detergent and softener before starting the
as, bras, belt buckles and metal buttons
	washing program.
will damage the machine. Remove metal
	Never open the detergent dispenser drawer
attachments or place the items in a clothing
	while the washing program is running!
bag, pillow case, or something similar.
	When using a program without pre-wash, no
• Sort the laundry according to type of fabric,
	detergent should be put into the pre-wash
color, and degree of soiling and permissible
	compartment (Compartment no. I).
water temperature. Always follow the
advice on the garment labels.	Detergent quantity
• Place small items like infants’ socks and
	The amount of washing detergent to be used
nylon stockings, etc. in a laundry bag,
	depends on the amount of laundry, the degree
pillow case or something similar. This will
	of soiling and water hardness.
also save your laundry from getting lost.
	• Do not use amounts exceeding the
• Wash “machine washable” or “hand
	quantities recommended on the package
washable” labeled products only with an
	to avoid problems of excessive foam,
appropriate program.
	poor rinsing, financial savings and finally,
• Do not wash colors and whites together.
	environmental protection.
New, dark colored cottons may release a
	• Never exceed the (> max <) level marking;
lot of dye. Wash them separately.
	otherwise, the softener will be wasted
• Use only dyes/color changers and lime
	without being used.
removers suitable for machine wash.
	• Do not use liquid detergent if you want to
Always follow the instructions on the
	wash using the time delay feature.
packaging.
• Wash trousers and delicate clothes turned
inside out.
Correct load capacity
C Please follow the information in the
"Program Selection Table". Washing
results will degrade when the machine is
overloaded.

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