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Smeg STL 60 manual

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  • Page 1

    5019 612 10094 GB STL 60 PROGRAMME CHART N.B.This machine is controlled by sensors. Please avoid excessive detergent dosing. Pro gra mm e Care Labels T ype of wash / Notes Max. load kg Detergents and additives Special Options Te m p e r a - ture °C Max. Spin Speed rpm Pre w as h Main Wa s h Softener Bleach Rinse Hold Intensive Rinse Half Load Spin[...]

  • Page 2

    5019 612 10094 Prewash cycle increases programme duration approximately 15 min. Consumption values were measured in normalized conditions in compliance with standard IE C/EN 60 456. Consumption data in the home may vary with respect to the values in the table in relation to the water supply pr essure and temperature, the load and the type of wash. [...]

  • Page 3

    CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES PROGRAMME SELECTION CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INS[...]

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    GB 2 BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Remove the packaging and ch ec k a. Cut and remove the shrink-wrap. b. Remove the top pro tection and the protective corners. c. Remove the bottom prot ection by tilting and turning the washing machine on one rear bottom corner. d. Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while raising the handle. Remove th[...]

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    GB 3 FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Packing • The packaging materials ar e 100% recyclable and bear the recycling symbol . Adhere to local regulations when disposing of packaging material. 2. Energy saving tips • Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size. ?[...]

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    GB 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING Sort the laundry 1. Sort the laundry according to… • Type of fabric / care label symbol Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics , wool, handwashed items. • Colour Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new coloured items separately. •S i z e Wash items of different sizes in[...]

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    GB 5 Loading the laundry 1. Open the machine lid. 2. Open the drum by pressing the small flap ( 2a ) or the push button ( 2b ) - depending on model - and holding the large flap. For the drum opening shown on 2c , you just have to press the push button, without holding the large flap. 3. Place the items of laundry in the drum one by one without comp[...]

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    GB 6 DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Choice of the right de tergents and additives The type of detergent depends on: • type of fabric (cottons , easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool). Note: use only specific detergents for wool. • colour; • washing temperature; • degree and type of soiling. Notes: Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused [...]

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    GB 7 PROGRAMME SELECTION Preparation of wash cycle 1. Load the machine, close the drum flaps and check that they are properly locked. 2. Add detergents and additives into th e dispenser to no more than the “MAX” level mark. Please refer to “Detergents and additives”. 3. Turn the programme selector knob to the desired programme. 4. Turn the [...]

  • Page 10

    GB 8 CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP The washing machine is provided with a self-cleaning pump. The foreign body trap keeps objects like buttons, coins, safety-pins etc. which ha ve been left in the laundry. 1. Unplug the washing machine. 2. Open the foreign body tr ap cover with a coin. 3. Place a bowl beneath it. 4. Turn the foreign body trap slow[...]

  • Page 11

    GB 9 DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE When should I drain residual water (draining problem)? • Before transporting (moving) the machine. • If the washing machine is instal led in a room subject to sub- zero temperatures. It is best in this case to drain the machine after every wash. 1. Stop the washing machine and unplug it. 2. Turn[...]

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    GB 10 Water inlet hose filter Check and clean regularly (at least two or three times a year). 1. Unplug the washing machine. 2. Turn off the tap. 3. Unscrew the hose from the tap. 4. Carefully clean the filter locate d at the end of hose, without assembling it, for exam ple with a tooth-brush. Note : For machines equipped w i t h h o s e t y p e ?[...]

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    GB 11 Washing machine exterior and control panel • Clean with a so ft damp cloth. • If necessary, a neutral househo ld cleaner can be applied (do not use aggressive or abrasive products). Lid seal • Clean from time to ti me with a damp cloth. Water inlet hose(s) • Check the hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. Replace if necessary. TR[...]

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    GB 12 *Final spin results are poor. Note: the washing machine has an unbalance detection and correction sy stem. If individual heavy items are loaded (a bathrobe, for example), this system may reduce the spin speed automatically or interrupt the spin if it de tects too great unbalance at the start of the spin, in or der to protect the washing machi[...]

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    GB 13 AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1. Try to remedy the pr oblem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”). 2. Restart the programme to check whether the problem has solved itself. 3. If the machine continues to function incorrectly, call After-Sales Service. Specify: • The nature of the problem. • The exact model[...]

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    GB 14 INSTALLATION Removal of transport bracket The washing machine is fitted with a transport bracket to avoid any possible dama ge during transport. Before using the washing machine, the transport bracket at the back MUST be r emoved. 1. Unscrew the two screws A and the four screws B with a flat screwdriver or a No . 8 hex nut box spanner. 2. Rem[...]

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    GB 15 Adjust the feet Install the washing machine on a level surface, near to electrical, water an d drain connections. If the floor is uneven, adjust the feet (do not insert pieces of wood, cardboard etc. under the feet): 1. Loosen the locknut usin g the wrench provided. 2. Adjust the height of the foot by hand. 3. Retighten the locknut by tu rnin[...]

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    GB 16 Water stop anti-flooding system (depending on model) • Screw the hose to the water su pply tap. Turn the tap fully on and check the water-ti ghtness of the connection. • The washing machine must not be connected to the mixing tap of a non-pressurized water heater! • The inlet hose and the pl astic enclosure contain (depending on model) [...]

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    GB 17 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Do not use extension leads or multi sockets. Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. 1) Warning - this app liance must be earthed This appliance is no rmally supplied with a mains lead having a plug fitted in the factory which has been checked for correct earth continuity. If the fitted [...]