INSTRUCCIONES – MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES INSTRUCTIONS LAVADORAS AUTOMATICAS MÁQUINAS DE LAVAR A ROUPA WASHING MACHINES FLS 432 C FLS 522 C
CONTENTS Technical specifications .......................................................................................................................................... Warnings ................................................................................................................................................................... Unpacking and installation......................................................................................................................................
WARNINGS THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY. YOU MUST READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE. It is most important that this instruction book should always be at hand for the user for reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION TRANSIT SECURITY BARS HYDRAULIC CONNECTION Before starting the machine up, the transport security bars must be removed as follows: You are advised to keep all the transport security bars in case the appliance has to be transported again. There should be a COLD WATER tap near the washing machine with a screwing on connection pipe of 3/4 gas for the water supply, a sink, a wash basin or a drainage system in the wall. 1. Unscrew and remove the three rear screws by means of a key.
IMPORTANT: The distance from the floor to the highest part of the hose should be between 60 to 90 cm. (It is advised to be between 60 and 70 cm). The hose must not be bent nor twisted to avoid clogging. Should a prolongation of the discharging hose be unavoidable this must never surpass 1.5 m and must be of the same diameter as the original hose. Make sure the hoses are not too tense. LEVELLING Level the appliance by loosening or tightening the feet.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS Control panel 1 2 3 1. WASHING POWDER DISPENSER The dispenser is provided with 4 compartments marked with the following symbols: 4 5 6 4. “NO SPINNING” BUTTON Pressing this button before starting the intense washing program all spinnings will be excluded. The other steps of the program remain unchanged. 5. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR This control allows you to select the temperature of the washing cycle in accordance with the kind of clothes to be washed.
HOW TO USE THE CONTROLS DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES 1. LOADING THE WASHING MACHINE 4. SELECT THE TEMPERATURE Load the laundry loosely, alternating large items with small ones. Do not overload the washing machine, but always try to use its utmost capacity in accordance with the type of fabric. Reduce the quantity when washing very dirty or fluffy laundry . Once the machine is working and you wish to add any item you must stop the program.
PROGRAMS FOR COTTON AND LINEN Recommended load: max. 4,5 kg. PROGRAM DEGREE OF SOIL WHITES with prewash heavy soil WHITES without prewash normal soil FAST COLOURS normal soil NON-FAST COLOURS normal soil COMPARTMENTS TO USE MAXIMUN WATER TEMP. POSITION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 1 Prewash Wash at 90¡C 4 rinses Spin 5 min. 2 Wash at 90¡C 4 rinses Spin 5 min. 60 2(•) Wash at 60¡C 4 rinses Spin 5 min. 40 3 Wash at 40¡C 4 rinses Spin 5 min. RINSES 4 Load bleacher 4 rinses Spin 5 min.
WASHING HINTS Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric, colour fastness and how dirty it is. LOAD THE WASHING MACHINE Check the quantity you are going to wash for each cycle. When washing curtains remove the hooks. It is essential to wash new coloured items separately when washing them for the first time. When washing fabrics requiring different wash temperatures together , always select the lowest one. It is rather difficult to weigh all the pieces to be washed.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. EXTERNAL CLEANING Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with neutral soap and water only, and then try thoroughly. CLEANING THE DISPENSER DRAWER AND THE RECESS Pull the drawer to remove (slightly at first till the stop, then pull hard). Flush well under a fast running tab. Clean the recess with a small brush. Replace the drawer.
SERVICING Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check your machine against the simple maintenance guidelines given below. THE MACHINE LEAKS OR OVERFLOWS * Too much washing powder. * Unsuitable washing powder. The appliance does not start up * Check the joints for leaks. It is rather difficult to see the water running along a hose. * Check if the door is closed properly. * Check if the appliance is plugged in. * Check the fuse. * Check if the program dial is in the correct position.
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