INSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE BOOKLET ENGLISH Instruction and maintenance booklet ENGLISH List of contents Getting to know your Washing Machine...................................................................... Preliminary Warnings..................................................................................................... Description of the washing machine ........................................................................... Using de selector controls............................................................................................. Stop/start button ............................................................................................................. Additional functions buttons.......................................................................................... Loading the machine ..................................................................................................... Adding detergent and additives................................................................................... Detergent......................................................................................................................... Detergent guide ............................................................................................................. Selecting the wash programme.................................................................................... Programme Tables ......................................................................................................... Programme guide .......................................................................................................... Cleaning your washing machine before ..................................................................... Start your machine ......................................................................................................... End of programme ......................................................................................................... Practical advice for a better wash................................................................................ Sorting the Clothes ........................................................................................................ Care Label Symbols....................................................................................................... Treating stains ................................................................................................................. Practical advice on the wash load ................................................................................ General hints on washing.............................................................................................. General Tips.................................................................................................................... Troubleshooting guide................................................................................................... 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 3 ENGLISH Getting to know your washing machine Before doing anything else your should get to know your washing machine perfectly. To help you recognise all the different devices and elements which your machine is equipped with, we have included some diagrams. These can be found at the back of the BOOKLET, inside the back cover. Please study them carefully. They will help you to understand the text and to visually locate all the elements which make up your machine. Moreover, for the same reason, some models have a patented system by means of which the drum turns faster than normal for a short amount of time (2 seconds) only in the wash programmes for normal fabrics (cotton, linen, ect.). This occurrs between six and eight times during the whole wash. Description of the washing machine (Figure 1) 1.- Top 2.- Loading door 3.- Handle 4.- Exterior door (depending on model) 5.- Plinth (depending on model) Control panel (Figure 2) 6.- Programme selector control knob 7.- Wash temperature selector control knob 8.- Additional function buttons 9.- Detergent dispenser 10.- "ON" light 11.- Opening the door Preliminary warnings Installation It is essential that the installation of your WASHING MACHINE be carried out in accordance with current standards. Specific installation instructions can be found in the INSTALLATION MANUAL. Before starting your washing machine, it is absolutely essential to remove the INTERNAL FIXING SCREWS, used for transit. To do this, consult the installation manual. Technical specifications table Stuck of your WASHING MACHINE, you will find a TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE, which gives the technical and identification information for your machine. THIS LABEL SHOULD BE CONSULTED BEFORE MAKING ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. In order to preserve the environment, your washing machine is equipped with a system which is capable of adapting to different conditions of use (amount of clothes and type of fabric), there by ensuring an optimum level of water and power with the same wash and rinse results. This means that during the washing process, the amount of water you observe through the hatch may seem low. Using the selector controls Programme selector control You can use this control to select the Wash Programme your require. Turn the control knob clockwise until the indicator coincides with the number of the programme required. NEVER TRY TO FORCE THE KNOB in the opposite direction. Temperature selector control o Use this control to select the wash temperature your require. Turn it gently until the number corresponding to the temperature required coincides with the indicator. Il you want to wash with cold water, turn the knob until the cold symbol coincides with the indicator. C 4 ENGLISH Stop/start button Once you have selected the programme you require, press this button to start your washing machine (the button sticks out from the control panel). The "ON" light will come on after a few seconds, during which time the Door Safety device is activated. If the programme is completed without interruptions, you can open the loading door once the programme is over and yo have waited for the Door Locking Safety device to the deactivated (about 2 minutes). The "ON" light will go off to indicate this. When your washing machine is in operation, the wash cycle can be interrupted by pressing the Stop/Start button. The "ON" light will go off. Press the Stop/Start button again, to start your washing machine from the phase of the cycle where it left off. If you stop your machine from the phase of the cycle where it left off. If you stop your machine to add or remove garments, make sure that the water level not so high the it could overflow when the door is opened. Also make sure that the temperature inside the drum is not too high. Remember that even though the "ON" light goes off, you have to wait about two minutes until the door safety device is deactivated before you can open the door. No Sping button Press this button to eliminate the Spin phase from any programme selected. This will help to avoid creasing when washing special fabrics. 900 1300 000 000 000 000 Sping selector button 500 800 Press this button to reduce the spin speed. This function is specially recommended for washing clothes which are very worn or have a special finish. Creaseguard button Press this button to interrupt the last rinse and hold the clothes immersed in water inside the drum to avoid creasin. Press the button again to complete the programme. Or select the drain-only programme to avoid the spin cycle. Extra Rinse Button Press this button to increase the final rince. This increases water consumption. Cold Wash Button Press this button to select a vold wash programme. 1/2 Load Button In the models which do not have the Automatic Variable Capacity feature, press this button to save water by reducing consumption when washing small loads. Additional functions buttons By pressing these buttons, you can include a series of additional functions and features in the wash programme you have selected. These functions and features will enable you to adjust the wash to your particular needs and requirements. These functions are activated when the button sticks our form the control panel, enabling you to see the symbol printed on it. Depending on the model, your washing machine will have some of the following functions. Loading the machine Opening the door In order to open the door, pull outwards on the handle (Figure 1-3). Loading the drum When loading clothes into the drum, you should bear the following points in mind: - Make sure all the pockets are empty. - Stretch out and unfold each item. - Put the items into the drum one by one, so that they do not get tangled up together. 5 ENGLISH - Take into account the recommended load size for each programme. - When washing towels, try not to wash them on their own. Mix them in with other clothes. Once you have loades the drum, close the door by pressing on it until it is properly closed. Make sure that no clothes get trapped between the door and the rubber seal. washing machine. To do this you need the optional dispenser which you can obtain through the FAGOR SERVICE NETWORK. This optional dispenser should be placed in the COMPARMENT of the detergent dispenser (Figure 3-A). Always use the amount recommended by the detergent manufacturer. However, the detergent should never go above the MAX level marked on the side of the dispenser. Adding detergent and additives Before starting the wash programme, add the detergent or additive to the detergent dispenser (Figure 3). Depending on the model, the detergent dispenser in your washing machine has three our four compartments marked with the following symbols: compartment: For the PREWASH detergent. compartment: For the MAIN WASJ detergent. compartment: For additives like starch, fabric conditioner, etc., if required CI Detergent Only use detergents suitable for automatic washing machines good quality detergents which do not produce too much lather. When washing woollen garments, only use neutral detergents. Detergent guide Remember that the amount of detergent to be used always depends on: - The size of the load. - The type of clothes to be washed. - How dirty the clothes are. - The hardness of the water. Using more detergent than necessary will not improve the results of your wash. In addition to being a waste it will also have negative effects on the environment. For wash programmes without a prewash, it is best to use detergents which can be put straight in the drum. In any case, we recommend that you follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the detergent used. compartment: (Optional) For liquid whiteners: bleach etc., if required. Note: The level of liquids should never exceed the MAX LEVEL (Fig. 3). Optional dispenser You can also use liquid detergent in your 6 ENGLISH The following table will help you to determine the amount of detergent to be used, depending on the hardness of the water and the size of the load. 4,5 Water Hardness (French measures) Soft: (Up to 12) Medium (12/25) Hard (25/37) Very hard (over 37) 90 125 160 180 LOAD SIZE IN KG 3,5 2 80 115 140 160 65 90 110 130 1 KG. 55 75 90 110 AMOUNT OF DETERGENT IN GRAMMES Information about water hardness can be obtained from your local authority. If your water hardness is measured in German measures, divide the hardness values given above by 1.78. Selecting the wash programme You now have a MULTIPROGRAMME WASHING MACHINE which allows you to adapt your wash to all types of clothes. For this you have 3 types of PROGRAMMES: 1.- NORMAL PROGRAMMES, suitable for washing resistant clothes. 2.- DELICATE PROGRAMMES suitable for washing delicate fabrics. 3.- WOOL PROGRAMME Moreover, both the Normal and Delicate programmes can operate with hot or cold water, if your washing machines respective water inlets are properly connected. The wash systems installed in your washing machine are suitable for washing both cotton and synthetic garments, and wool, silk and acrylics. Basically, the PROGRAMMES are differentiated by the drum rotation rate and by temperature, wash time and water level. In general NORMAL cycles are suitable for washing resistant fabrics such as cotton, resistant synthetics, linen, etc., while the DELICATE cycles, with a gentler drum rotation, and lower temperatures are designed for washing synthetics, mixed cotton etc.; and lastly the WOOL cycle is recommended for that type of fabric. The models which have a wash temperature Selector also have Automatic Variable Load adjustment so that water and electricity consumption is automatically adjusted to the quantity of clothes to be washed. Programme Charts On the next page you have a detailed PROGRAMMES CHART. Consult it to fina all the data relating to the different types of wash programmes which your washing machine offers. Depending on your model, the same ch ...