[. . . ] If the appliance is to stand on a carpeted floor make sure that there is space between the carpet and the supporting feet of the appliance for the air to circulate freely around. Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person. It is dangerous to alter the the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance dos not stand on the electrical supply cable. [. . . ] The manufacturer declines any liability in case of accidents or incicents should these safety measures not be observed. Before plugging the appliance make sure that: 1º the mains of your installation is the same as on the rating plate of your appliance (the plate is sticked to the rear of the appliance). 24 2º The meter, the fuses, the wiring and the socket outlet can support the max. 3º The socket base and the plug must fit in adequately without any reducing interposition, multiple outlets or adapters. If necessary replace the socket outlet by an adequate one. (Never touch the washing machine or any electric appliance while standing on a wet floor or being barefoot. ) 90 cm. Max. i YOUR WASHING MACHINE 1 Washing powder dispenser 2 On/of lamp 3 Option buttons 4 Program selector 5 The door 6 Filter 7 Nivelation 1 FLS - 573C 3 2 4 ALGODON - LINO 1 60º-90° BLANCO MUY SUCIO 2 60º-90° BLANCO SUCIO NORMAL 2 40º-60° E COLORES RESISTENTES 3 30º-40° COLORES DELICADOS ACLARADOS-BLANQUEADOS 4 PERFUMADO-SUAVIZADO 5 CENTRIFUGADO 6 SINTETICOS-MIXTOS-LANA-SEDA 7 40º-60° RESISTENTES MUY SUCIOS 8 30º-60° RESISTENTES SUCIO NORMAL 9 30º-40° DELICADOS LANA-SEDA 10 40° ACLARADOS DELICADOS 11 PERFUMADO-SUAVIZADO 12 DESCARGA 13 2 1 13 12 11 3 10 9 8 4 The products dispenser Symbols Prewash Wash Smooth AL020 Bleach 7 7 6 5 5 6 25 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS Control panel FLS - 472C ALGODON - LINO BLANCO MUY SUCIO 1+ BLANCO SUCIO NORMAL 2+ 3 60° COLORES RESISTENTES 4 40° COLORES DELICADOS ACLARADOS-BLANQUEADOS 5 PERFUMADO-SUAVIZADO 6 CENTRIFUGADO 7 SINTETICOS-MIXTOS-LANA-SEDA 8 60° RESISTENTES MUY SUCIOS 9 60° RESISTENTES SUCIO NORMAL 10 40° DELICADOS 11 40° LANA-SEDA ACLARADOS DELICADOS 12 PERFUMADO-SUAVIZADO 13 DESCARGA 14 2 3 1 14 13 12 4 11 10 9 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Washing powder dispenser The dispenser is provided with 4 compartments marked with the following symbols: 4. "1/2 LOAD" button Pressing this button before starting the "intense" programmes there will be one rinse less which leads to energy and water saving. 5. button Pressing this button when starting 1 or 2 programmes, the temperature will be increased from 60°C to 90°C. AL020 «Prewash» symbol shows the compartment for the prewash detergent. «Wash» symbol shows the compartment for the washing detergent. «smooth» symbol shows the compartment for the smoothing additives. «bleach» symbol shows the compartment for the bleaching additives. 6. Program selector To select the required program turn the control clockwise until the marker on the top coincides with the number of the required program (reference mark on the control panel). If at any chance you pass by the required number NEVER TURN THE CONTROL ANTICLOCKWISE just continue clockwise until the required number is reached again. 2. "COLD WASH" button Pressing this button when starting any program it will be run through with cold water. All other features of the program as intensity and duration remain unchanged. Advisable for synthetic and delicate fabrics: curtains, stores and other not too dirty fabrics. 26 8 7 6 OPERATING SEQUENCE i Before executing the first wash with clothes we recommend to carry out the cleaning of the drum and the barrel by a special wash, without clothes. Pour a dose of detergent in the tray department corresponding to "Wash". Wait, at least, three minutes, after the light goes off, before opening the door of the washing machine. 1. Loading the washing machine 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. Once the machine is working and you wish to add any item you must stop the program. P0004 2. Directive 92/75. 29 Programs for synthetics, mixed and wool Recommended load: max. [. . . ] Wait, always, till the washing program is over and there is NO WATER IN THE BARREL. When you replace the unloading filter in its place, make sure that it is correctly positioned and tight, in order to avoid water leakage or that children may take it off. AL011 P0040 The water inlet hose filter If it takes longer to fill up the washing machine it is time to check the water inlet hose filter it may be clogged. Remove the filter from the electrovalve and clean it with a hard bristle brush and replace it. Screw on the nut thoroughfully. P0090 P0021 34 SERVICING Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check your machine against the simple maintenance guidelines given below. Problem The appliance does not start up Possible solution · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Check if the door is closed properly. [. . . ]