Smeg GB ST L80 User Manual

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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.

• Size

Wash items of different sizes in the same load to
improve efficiency and distribution in the drum.

• Fabric delicacy

Wash delicate articles separately: use a special
programme for Pure New Wool

, curtains

and other delicates. Always remove curtain glides
or wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton
bag. Use the special program for handwash
fabrics. Wash stockings, belts and other small
items or articles with hooks (e.g. bras) in special
cotton bags for washing machines or in zipped
pillow cases.

2.Empty pockets

Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage
your washing machine drum and tub.

3.Fasteners

Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose
belts or ribbons should be tied together.

Stain removal

• Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are

generally removed by the enzyme phase of the
programme.

• To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit

stains etc. add a stain removing agent in
detergents dispenser compartment

chlorine bleach in compartment

(depending

on model).

• Particularly stubborn stains should be treated

before the wash.

Dyeing and bleaching

Products usually consist of dye colour, fixing agent
and salt. Pour the dye colour, the fixing agent and
then the salt directly into the empty drum. Load the
laundry only afterwards.
• Only use dyes and bleaches recommended for

washing machines.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be

stained by dyes or bleaches.

Starching

• Dissolve/dilute the starch powder or liquid in

approximately 80 - 100 ml water outside the
washing machine in a small container. Load the
washing machine and close the drum flaps. Pour
the dissolved starch into the softener chamber of
the detergent dispenser. Then close the lid,
chose programme “Rinse and Spin” and start.

1. Lid

2. Detergent dispenser

3. Drum flaps

4. Pump and foreign body trap

5. After-Sales Service sticker (behind

the foreign body trap cover)

6. Mobility lever (depending on model)
•

To move the washing machine: pull
the handle out a little bit by hand
and pull it out to the stop with the
foot.

7. Adjustable feet

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