NOTICE D'INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES DE USO E MANUTENÇÃO INSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE BOOKLET MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES DE USO Y MANTENIMIENTO BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG FÜR GEBRAUCH UND INSTANDHALTUNG MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO E LA MANUTENZIONE ENGLISH Instruction and maintenance booklet 26 ENGLISH Contents Getting to know your washing machine............................................................... Preliminary warnigs................................................................................................ Description of your washing machine.................................................................. Using the selector controls .................................................................................... Programme selector control ............................................................................ Temperature selector control .......................................................................... Spin speed selector dial .................................................................................. Stop/start button ...................................................................................................... Additional function buttons .................................................................................... Loading the machine .............................................................................................. Adding detergent and additives ........................................................................... Selecting the wash programme ............................................................................ Programme tables................................................................................................... Programme guide ................................................................................................... Cleaning your washing machine before use....................................................... Cleaning and special care ..................................................................................... Starting 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 ........................................................................................... 28 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 30 31 31 32 / 33 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 27 ENGLISH Getting to know your washing machine Before doing anything else you 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 win 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, etc.). This occurs between six and eight times during the whole wash. Description of your washing machine (Figure 1) 1.2.3.4.5.Top. Loading door. Handle. Exterior door (depending on model). Plinth (depending on model). 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 to the back 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), thereby 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. Control panel (Figure 2) Programme selector control knob. Wash temperature selector control knob. 8.- Additional function buttons. 9.- Detergent dispenser. 10.- «ON» light. 11.- Spin speed selector dial. 6.7.- Using the selector controls · Programme selector control You can use this control to select the Wash Programme you 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 ºC Use this control to select the wash temperature you require. Turn it gently until the number corresponding to the temperature required coincides with the indicator. 28 ENGLISH If you want to wash with cold water, turn the knob until the cold symbol coincides 000 with the indicator. 000 Depending on the model, your washing machine will have some of the following funtions. No spin button Press this button to eliminate the spin phase from any programme selected. This will help to avoid creasing when washing 000 special fabrics. 000 Spin speed selector dial Whith this dial, you can choose the spin speed. To do this turn dial until the speed printed on the dial coincides with the printed sign on the machine. Stop/start button Once you have selected programme you require, press-this button to start your washing machine. 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 you have waited for the door locking safety device to be deactivated (about 2 minutes). The «ON» light will go off 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 to add or remove garments, make sure that the water level is not so high that 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. Spin selector button Press this button to reduce spin speed. This function is specially recommended for washing clothes which are very wom or have a special finish. Creaseguard button Pres this button to interrupt the last rinse and hold the clothes immersed in water inside the drum to avoid creasing. 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 rinse. This increases water consumption. Cold wash button Press this button to select a cold 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. 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. Additional funtion 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. 29 ENGLISH -- Put the items into the drum one by one, so that they do not get tangled up together. -- 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 loaded 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. through the FAGOR SERVICE NETWORK. This optional dispenser should be placed in the COMPARTMENT of the detergent dispenser (Figure 3-A). Always use the amout recommended by the detergent manufacturer. However, the detergent should never go above the MAX level marked on the side of the dispenser. Detergent 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 or four compartments marked with the following symbols. compartment: For the PREWASH detergent. compartment: For the MAIN WASH detergent. compartment: For additives like starch, fabric conditioner, etc., if required. CI 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 Remenber 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. 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. compartment: (Optional) For liquid whiteners: bleach, etc., if required. Note: The level of liquid should never exceed the MAX LEVEL (Figure 3). Optional dispenser You can also use liquid detergent in your washing machine. To do this you need the optional dispenser which you can obtain 30 ENGLISH LOAD SIZE IN KG. 4,5 Water Hardness (French measures) Soft: (Up to 12) Medium: (12/25) Hard (25/37) Very hard (25/37) 3,5 2 1 kg. Amount of detergent in grammes 90 125 160 180 80 115 140 160 65 90 110 130 55 75 90 110 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 Your washing machine offers you a wide range of programmes which will enable you to wash all types of clothing. It has 2 types of PROGRAMME: 1.- NORMAL WASH PROGRAMMES, for resistant fabrics. 2.- DELICATE WASH PROGRAMMES, for delicate fabrics. The wash systems included in your washing machine are ideal for washing both cotton and synthetic garments, as well as woollen, silk or acrylic garments. Basically, what varies between PROGRAMMES is the drum rotation speed, temperature, wash time and water level. In general, the NORMAL, cycles are best for washing resistant fabrics like cotton, resistant synthetics, linen, etc., whilst the DELICATE cycles, with slower drum rota- tion speeds, lower temperature and higher water levels, are for synthetic fabrics, wool, silk, etc. The models which have the wash temperature selector control have an automatic variable load control feature, which automatically adjusts the consumption of water and electricity to the a quantity of clothes to be washed. Programme tables There follows a number of detailed PROGRAMME TABLES. Please consult them, as they will provide you with information about the different wash programmes which your washing machine offers. An abbreviated version of the table can be ...