LAVADORA WASHING MACHINE FLS 696 124976280 MANUAL DE USO INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
i YOUR NEW WASHING MACHINE ■ The temperature selector dial allows you to choose personally the suitable washing temperature for your laundry. ■ The anti-unbalance device ensures that the washing machine remains stable when spinning. ■ The automatic cooling of the washing water from 90°C to 60°C before draining will prevent plastic pipes of your drainage system from being deformed.
CONTENTS Important information . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ■ Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 ■ Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . .24 ■ Water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 ■ Drain filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 ■ Emergency emptying out . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 ■ The dangers of freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Installation ■ When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. ■ All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 01 Detergent dispenser drawer 1 2 3 4 5 6 02 Option buttons 03 START/STOP button 04 Temperature selector dial 7 05 Operating pilot light 06 Programme selector dial 07 Programme chart 8 08 Door handle 09 Drain filter 10 Adjustable feet 9 Detergent dispenser drawer 10 Symbols Prewash Main wash Bleaching agent Fabric softener Cl Programme chart P0446 There is a programme guide in Spanish language on the top of the appliance.
INSTALLATION Unpacking ENGLISH All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor. P0255 2.
Water inlet Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread after having inserted the small filter “A” supplied with the machine. The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks. The inlet hose must not be lengthened.
USE Control panel Blancos Colores Sintéticos Delicados Lana 60º40º40º30º30º- 90º 60º 60º 40º 40º B B H J K 60º- 90º A 40º- 60º A 30º- 40º C Sintéticos con prelavado 40º- 60º G LAVADO BLANQUEANTE Aclarados Centrifugado largo Aclarados Centrifugado breve Descarga D F L M N SUAVIZANTE ENGLISH PRELAVADO Blancos con prelavado Colores con prelavado Ciclo breve 1 2 3 4 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 No spin button Depress this button when you have to wash particularly delicate items in order to ex
i Washing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures 90° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) 60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
Energetic programmes for cotton and linen Maximum load: 4.5 kg Progr. A Temp.
Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fibres, delicates and woollens Maximum load: 2 kg, woollens: 1kg Temp.
Operating sequence Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door. P0004 2.
6. Select the programme and start it Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required wash programme and press the start/stop button : the operating pilot light comes on and the machine starts to operate. P0465 ENGLISH B P0471 7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically, the operating pilot light goes out. If you have selected a gentle programme with the anticrease option , drain the water before opening the door.
i International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash 95 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max.
MAINTENANCE 1. Bodywork ENGLISH Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork. 2. Detergent dispenser drawer After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer. Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under a running tap.
4. Drain filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean. Open the filter door. Place a container under the filter and unscrew it. P0011 P0132 P0133 P0040 Pull out the filter. Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it, screwing it fully in. 5. Emergency emptying out 6.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING Problems which you can resolve yourself Problem ■ The machine does not start up: Possible cause ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The machine does not fill: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section. The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: ■ Check that the drain hose is not squashed or kinked. The drain filter is blocked. Clean it. The anticrease or no spin option has been selected.
■ Problem ■ The machine vibrates or is noisy: Possible cause ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The door will not open: ■ ■ ■ ■ 38 Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: ■ Check that all the transit bolts and packing have been removed. Check that the machine is not resting against anything. Check that the support feet are resting firmly on the ground and that the lock nuts are securely tightened. Check that the laundry is evenly distributed in the drum. Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
The machine makes an unusual noise. The machine is fitted with a commutator motor which improves machine performance. P1035UK P1034UK ENGLISH Water is not visible in the machine. The machine, which is the result of modern technology, runs in a very economical way with low water consumption. Performance is nevertheless excellent. If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre.
