Fagor FET-6412D - Manual (Page 18)

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3 / PREPARING YOUR WASHING AND YOUR MACHINE EN
•USING THE AUTOMATIC DETERGENT
DISTRIBUTOR (continued)
• Initial settings
(hardness of the water and concentration of the detergent)
— After connecting the power cable, switch your machine on.
To do this, turn the programme selector to any position other than .
— Press the (Temperature) and (Spin) buttons at the same time for a
few moments (Diagram D14).
The machine then displays:
- the hardness of the water, by small segments in the «Spin» zone
- and concentration of the detergent, in the «Remaining time» zone.
• Setting the hardness of the water (Diagram D15)
When entering setting mode, the machine proposes medium-hard water
by default.
Using the (Spin) button you can choose the hardness corresponding
to the water in your region.
To find out the hardness of your water, contact your water supplier.
• Setting the detergent concentration
The detergent concentration is displayed in ml, e.g.: is equal to 35 ml
liquid detergent.
The value that you must indicate is given on your detergent packaging; it
corresponds to the quantity of detergent recommended by the manufacturer
for washing moderately soiled laundry in medium-hard water.
When entering setting mode, the machine proposes a quantity for
«Concentrated» (75ml) detergent but you may choose a quantity for
«Standard» (120 ml) or «Very concentrated» (35 ml) detergent.
Using the «
+» or «-» buttons, choose the recommendations of your detergent
manufacturer (Diagram D16).
NB: These recommendations may not correspond exactly to the values given
by the machine; in this case, simply choose the closest value.
To exit setting mode, press the «Start/Pause» button.
Important:
These settings cannot be changed during a cycle
• Filling the detergent tank
— Open the flap located at the front of the machine.
— Pour the detergent into this opening (Diagram D17).
— Close the flap.
Important:
If you want to fill the compartment completely, take care not to
exceed the max. level (Diagram D17).
The max. and min. levels are indicated by circular openings on the top
and bottom of the compartment.
When the detergent reaches the min. level (bottom opening), remember
to refill the compartment.
NB: The lowering of the level is not regular (faster at the beginning).
• USING THE TRADITIONAL DETERGENT
DISPENSER
Important:
If you are using the traditional detergent dispenser, deactivate the
automatic detergent distributor to avoid using too much detergent.
Important:
(Diagram D18)
– The «WASH» container may contain powder or liquid but liquid
detergent should not be used for programmes WITH Prewash and/or
WITH «Delayed Start» (depending on the model).
— Concentrated softener should be diluted with warm water.
— To fill the product containers correctly, place the lid fully open.
— Do not exceed the MAX level.
• Dispensing the detergent
The amount of detergent to be used depends on the hardness of the water,
the extent to which your washing is soiled and the amount of washing to be
washed.
Please refer to the dosing instructions on your pack of detergent. Warning:
in most cases, the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations apply to the
drum filled to the maximum. Adjust the dosage correctly to the weight of the
washing you have placed in the machine.
These recommendations will help you to avoid using too much detergent,
which causes foam to be produced. Too much foam can reduce your
machine’s performance and increase the length of the washing cycle and the
consumption of water.
• Detergents for woollens and delicate fabrics
You are recommended to use an appropriate detergent for washing these
fabrics (avoid placing such detergents directly on the drum because they
have an aggressive action on the metal).
• Before your first wash
Before making your first wash, we recommend that you carry out a «COTTON
90 wash without pre-wash» and with no washing in the drum, using a 1/2
measure of your usual detergent in order to eliminate any residues from
manufacturing that may remain in your machine.
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2
3
: POWDERED
DETERGENT
: LIQUID DETERGENT
Pre-wash container (powder)
Wash container (powder or liquid)
Softener
D 17
D 18
D 15
D 14 D 16
Standard
Concentrated
Very
concentrated
medium-hard
water
hard water
soft water
or