INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE AND CARE OF GAUSSIAN WASHING MACHINE The appliance of science MODEL NO FLE 3000 ZANINESS U
Contents Page 5 Page 10 Page 20 Page 23 Page 25 Page 26 Page 28 Page 30 Page 31 Installation Getting to know your machine Using your machine Looking after your machine Helpful washing hints How to wash..
1t is most important that this instruction beak should be retained with the appliance for future 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 supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
A Detergent dispenser B_ Programmer chart ON/OFF push button . {with pilot lamp) D Programmer push button @ E Cybele display F__ Rewash push button LUJ G Half load push button (3 H Spin push button 500 1 _ Start/pause push button & J_ Drain filter Please rote that the external appearance of your appliance spay differ sightly from that saws in this instruction book.
Installation Unpacking Having removed the outer carton, reinforcing angles, and polythene ‘wrapping, you must take out the internal packing which protected the appliance’s «works» during transit. 1 Using the plastic spanner provided, remove the three large bolts from the back of the machine to free the washing drum {figure 1).
Positioning and leveling To keep vibration, noise and movement t0 2 minimum, it is essential that the machine is absolutely level. Check this with the aid of a spirit level when the machine is in its permanent operating position. Any adjustments needed can be made by using the open end of the spanner supplied to raise or lower the two adjustable feet at the front of the machine — you merely screw them up or down (figure 3). Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on & wooden floor.
Additional hints for connection of water inlet hose If the water supply in your area is hard it is possible that the filters situated in the fill valves can become blocked with sand or limestone deposits and in extreme cases this can cause a breakdown of the fill valves i.e.: no water fill or continuous filling. We would suggest that you install supplementary strainers which should be fitted on the fill hoses of your machine.
Important: Before connecting up the machine te new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. 5 ‘Whether discharging into a sink or a drainpipe cheek that the end of the drain hose is neither too high nor toe low. The top of the curve in the hose’s end should be no more than 85cm {347) and no less than McMahon (20”) above floor level (figure 4).
IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code: GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If you fit your own plug, the colors of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, this is what you have to do: Connect the green and yellow {earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E» or the earth symbol or colored green, or green and yellow.
Getting to know your machine The controls and how to use them A Detergent dispenser B Programmer chart C ON/OFF push button {with pilot lamp} D Programmer push button @ E Cycle display F Rewash push button UJ G Half load push button (% H Spin push button 500 I Start/pause push button @ J Drain filter 10 A Detergent dispenser The dispenser has three compartments two for detergent {(a and b) and one for fabric conditioner (see figure 6 page 21).
I} Programmer push button @ By pressing this push button the 22 numbers that mark the various wash cycles appear in sequence in the display window. {gee programmer chart on page 14-18}. If the button is pressed during the wash cycle the display shows the number and characteristics of the cycle in progress. ‘When released the remaining time before the cycle is completed is displayed.
F Rewash pushbike (1) By pressing this button, the rewash prior to the main wash is canceled from the cycles which include it (see Programmer Chart on Pages 14-18). The Rewash symbol UL} disappears from the display window. When this button is pressed again, the rewash is restored. G Half load push button /3 By pressing this before selecting a wash programmer the intake of water is reduced. This is useful if you want to wash half loads (2 kg/4.5 Ib} instead of the full load (4.
J Drain filter This is situated behind the small flap cover at the base of the cabinet. It will need cleaning from time to time, {8ee pages 24). The washing programmer The washing machine has 13 programmed and 8 additional programmed such as «rinse» or «spin only» (see charts pages 14—18). Each washing programmer is designed for a specific type of fabric, for example cotton, nylon, mixed fabrics such as poly cotton, ete.
Energetic wash cycle For cotton, linen and viscose (rayon) fabrics ‘Recommended wash load: max Wash cycle Dispenser compartment CLIT {cycle number a b Wash on programmer washing fancy cycle Wash fabrics description and chart) powder conditioner symbol fabric guide 1 ab ¢ \:.j ‘White cottons and linens without Whites 1 special finishes. Rewash in water heavy sol at 40°C (normal level). Main wash in water at 95°C {normal level), 4 cold water rinses (high level). Spinning.
‘Wash cycle Dispenser compartment CLIT {cycle bummer a b © Wash on programmer washing fabric cycle Wash faeries description and chart) powder conditioner symbol faerie guide 10 ab c ‘White cottons and linens without White 1 special finishes. heavy soil Rewash in water at 40°C (Economy) {normal level). Long main wash in water at 60°C {normal level). 4 cold water rinses (high level). Spinning. u ab © Cottons, linens and viscose. Fast Rewash in water at 40°C coloreds {normal level).
Gentle wash cycle For delicate, syntheses including acrylics, acetates, nacelles machine washable woolens and synthetics mixed with polyester and wool Recommended wash load: (3-8 1b); wool max 1kg 21b) ‘Wash cycle Dispenser compartment CLIT {cycle number a b wash on programmer washing iambic cycle Wash fabrics description and chart) powder conditioner symbol fabric guide ‘White nylon and polyester/cotton Whites 3 mixtures. heavy soil Rewash in water at 40°C (ow level).
Wash cycle Dispenser compartment CLIT c {eyelet number a b wash L on programmer washing fabric cycle Wash fabrics description and chart) powder conditioner symbol fabric guide 8 ab ¢ Silks and printed acetate fabrics. Silks £ Rewash in water at 30°C (high level) Main wash in water at 30°C (high level). 3 cold water rinses (high level). Stop with water still in drum.
Wash eyelet Dispenser compartment CLIT (cycle number a b c wast on programmer washing fabric cycle ‘Wash fabrics description and chart) powder conditioner symbol fabric guide 15 b c ‘White nylon and polyester/cotton ‘Whites mixtures, {Cold wash) Main wash in cold water (normal level), 3 cold water rinses (high level). Stop with water still in drum, 16 b c Acrylics, acetates, testatrices Delicate wool mixtures, {Cold wash) Main wash in cold water (normal level). 3 cold water rinses (high level).
Note: There is no water draining after the last tinge of the gentle wash cycles. This prevents the clothes from creasing if they are left in the machine at the end of the wash cycle. ;Childminder the water, press the START push button; a brief spinning action will also hollow. Warning Do not open the machine doer until one of the draining programmed has been completed. If you do, there will be 2 flied.
Using your machine Sorting the wash Sort the clothes and household linen according to faerie, color fastness and degree of soiling, following the charts on pages 14—18. Check with the wash care label sewn to the garment or article; this should have a number in a wash tub symbol which corresponds with the number shown on the charts. For example, if your sheets have a label with number 1 in the wash tub you can choose either programmer 1 or 10 depending on whether the articles are lightly or heavily soiled.
Choosing the right washing powder Always use a low lather powder. This is important as too much lather prevents the articles from tumbling freely and being properly cleansed. Persia Automatic and Ariel Automatic are specially designed to complement the cleaning action of the machine. Filling with washing powder The washing powder dispenser has three compartments (figure 6). Compartment «a» is for the rewash powder, «b» for the main wash powder, and «c» for fabric conditioner.
Using fabric conditioners When you want to use a conditioner, put the measured amount (follow manufacturers’ instructions) into compartment «c» in the washing powder dispenser at the same time a8 you put in the weighing powder. Be careful not to fill the compartment above the level of the filter. The conditioner will be automatically used by the machine at the appropriate time. Remember to close the drawer (fig. 6) gently.
Looking after your machine Important: Make sure that the machine is unplugged and the water taps turned off before undertaking any kind of maintenance. General care and cleaning After each wash leave the door gar for about two hours, to allow air to circulate freely inside the drum, Wipe round the rubber door seal to remove the water which collects in it. From time to time clean plated, polished and plastic parts and the glass porthole door with a soft damp cloth. Never use abrasive powders.
Cleaning the drain filter {see figures) Whig is only necessary if some eject such as a safety pin or pebble, or excess fluff, blocks the drain and obstructs the normal flow of water. If you have to clean it, detach the drain hose from its hanger at the back of the appliance and place the free end in a basin at fur level 1o collect any excess water. Place & small bowl on the floor under the exposed filter to cater any water. Unscrew and pull out, the filter (figure 7-8).
Helpful tips for successful washing Here are some practical hints to help you get the best washing results. Don't overload the machine. The clothes will not move around freely and the washing powder may not dissolve properly. Always use a low lather washing powder specially made for front loading machines. Excessive foaming gives an unsatisfactory wash and may even harm the machine, The quantity of washing powder required depends on the amount. of laundry and how soiled it is.
How to wash Nappies Leave the soiled nappies soaking in 2 solution of proprietary nappy cleaner. ‘When there are sufficient for a wash, drain off the water and rinse by hand in cold water (this is advisable as some nappy cleansers have an adverse effect on the rubber door seal), then transfer the nappies to the washing machine. Select the programmer &0 {fast spin) to remove excess solution. Then wash the nappies on programmer ! (without rewash Dry and air them thoroughly.
Stain removal Some stains will not be removed in the wash. It is wise to treat them before laundering. The following are simple but effective treatments to use on any washable fabric. Treat the stain as soon as possible and launder afterwards to remove any residual stain, Ballpoint and felt-tip ink: Dab with mentholated spirit en cotter, wool {not on acetate or triathlete fabric). Fountain pen ink: Sponge with cold water to flush out as much ink as possible, or hold the fabric under running cold water.
Servicing I, having followed these instructions carefully, your machine fails to work properly, contact your local Gaussian Service Network. Before you do that, though, it is worth making a few simple checks yourself. ¥f the machine won't start... Ensure that the Start Push button has been pressed in. Make sure that the door of the machine is firmly shut. Make sure that the appliance is properly plugged in and that the socket switch Gf any) is in the «on» position.
Besides these easy checkups, the machine also offers a few alarm indications on the display (E): Alarm Problem Solution Code does not Call your Service Warm up Agent. Incorrect Call your Service temperatures Agent. Water Drain {cycle 22), not drained Check the drain hose and clean the drain filter. If the alarm persists, call your Service Agent, Incorrect Call your Service water load Agent.
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