FAS 3612 - Washer dryer FAGOR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FAS 3612 FAGOR

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

important safety instructions

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1) Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2) Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
3) Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
4) Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot-water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine, turn on all hot-water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

5) Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
6) Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door.
7) Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving.
8) Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
9) Do not tamper with controls.
10) Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

grounding instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

ACCESSORIES
Water inlet hose.

installation and assembly

1 UNPACKING AND UNBLOCKING THE WASHING MACHINE

UNPACKING

a Remove the base, corner protectors and top cover.

UNBLOCKING

a Remove the screws holding the plastic covers to the back of the washing machine.
b Loosen and remove the 3 blocking screws.
C Cover the holes with the plastic covers you have just removed.

Important

Keep all the blocking screws: You will need them again if the machine needs to be moved again to another location.

WATER

CONNECTION

The water supply hose is inside the drum:

a Connect the bent end of the hose to the threaded inlet located on the back of the washing machine.
Connect the other end of the hose to the water intake. Then securely tighten the connection nut.

It is important that the drain hose is correctly fastened to the outlet, to prevent any risk of it becoming detached and causing flooding.

If your washing machine has a hot water intake, connect the hose with the red threaded end to the hot water tap, and to the electrovalve with the red filter.

The machine must be connected to the mains water supply, using the new hoses supplied with the appliance. Do not use water supply hoses that have been used before. For your washing machine to work properly, the water pressure-must be between 0.05 and 1MPa (0.05 and 10 Kgr/cm²).

DRAINAGE

CONNECTION

a It is recommended that you have a fixed drainage outlet 20-28 inches from the floor.

Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose.

3 LEVELING AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

installation and assembly

LEVELLING

Important

Use the adjustable feet to level the washing machine. Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability and prevent unnecessary noise, vibrations and shifting during operation.

If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for the unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable feet.

You will need to use a wrench for the models that have a nut.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Consult the specification plate located on the hatch door of the washing machine before making electrical connections.

The specifications plate contains important reference information, therefore it is not recommended to be removed from the appliance.

Important

It is very important to correctly ground the washing machine. The socket must be able to sustain the appliances maximum power load indicated on the specification plate.

Do not plug the washing machine in with wet or damp hands.

To disconnect, pull on the body of the plug.

Be sure not to unplug the unit by pulling on the cord or you may cause damage the wiring.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an approved technical service person.

If you intend to build this unit in, ensure that, the plug is accessible after installation.

Connect to individual branch circuit.

DIMENSIONS

Your washing machine may be fitted underneath a kitchen countertop by first removing the machine's worktop.

APPLIANCES DIMENSIONS

Wide: 23^1/4
High: 33^1 / 2
- Depth: 23^1/4

MINIMUM CLEARANCE

Wide: 23 5/8
High: 32 5 / 16" - 35 3 / 8"
- Depth: 23^5/8

PRE-CLEANING

After your washing machine has been installed, we recommend that you pre-clean it.

This is to check that the installation, the connections and the drainage are all correct, and to thoroughly clean the inside of the washing machine before any wash programs are run (see the operating instructions on the following pages).

a Press ON/OFF button.
b Select the normal program at 140^
Press the start/pause button.

using the appliance and practical tips

PREPARING GARMENTS FOR LAUNDERING

PREPARATION

Important

Before placing the clothes in the drum, make sure all pockets are empty.

Any small objects may block the drain pump.

SORTING LAUNDRY

a Sort laundry by garment label instructions.

We recommend using delicate programs for sensitive fabrics. There is a special wool program for woollens.

b Sort laundry according to soil level:

• Wash lightly soiled garments using a short program.
• Use a program without prewash for medium-soiled garments.
• Wash heavily soiled garments using a long program with prewash.

a Sort your clothes according to color.

Wash whites and colors separately.

Important

We recommend loading the washing machine to its full capacity. This means savings on water and energy.

Whenever possible, we recommend that you wash garments of different sizes within the same wash program. This improves the washing action and also aids the correct distribution of the garments in the drum when spindrying.

It is a good idea to put small garments in a wash bag.

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Important

Make sure beforehand that your woollens are machine washable.

Before using the drying program, first check the label on the garment to make sure it can be tumble dried.

DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES

a Your washing machine's detergent dispenser has three compartments.
b Add detergent and softener to the dispenser before starting the wash program.
Liquid detergents may be used in this washing machine. An optional detergent dispenser is to be used for this, which can be obtained from the Technical Service Network.

Important

Place this optional dispenser inside the wash compartment.

The level of liquid must never be higher than the MAX mark printed on the dispenser wall.

Remember that the amount of detergent to be used will always depend on:

The amount of clothes to be washed.
How heavily the clothes are soiled.
The hardness of the water (Information on water hardness in your area can be obtained from your local authorities).

Important

We recommend the use of a decalcifying product if the water hardness is high in your area.

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eco-note

Remember that concentrated detergents exist which are more environment- and nature-friendly.

The use of more detergent than necessary will not improve washing results, and apart from costing

you money it will have a negative effect on the preservation of the environment.

We therefore recommend you follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions.

3 SELECTING THE WASH AND DRY PROGRAM

using the appliance and practical tips

The procedure for selecting the wash and dry program is as follows:

Switch the washing machine on by pressing ON / OFF.
b Activate the program selector by pressing it to release it.
Select the wash program by turning the program selector dial (see program table).

The procedure for selecting the drying time is as follows:

a Select the drying time by pressing the drying time button.

The time will appear on the display, increasing each time the drying time button is pressed.

If you select a wash + dry option, the load must not be over 9 lbs. (3,5 lbs. for delicate wash programmes).

When you select the desired program, the following information will be displayed:

1 Wash and dry program status:

Wash

Rinse

Spin-drying

Dry

2 Spin speed
3 Number Program (for a few seconds) and then program duration.
4 Additional functions

Easy iron

Extra rinse

Intensive wash

There are four types of programs:

Normal program

Delicate program

Auxiliary program

Drying program

PROGRAMS

Normal	Delicate	Auxiliary	Drying
1 Normal Wash-Cold	8 Cold Wash	12 Rinse	14 Normal Dry
2 Quick Wash	9 Light Soil	13 Spin	15 Delicate Dry
3 Normal Wash-Light Soil	10 Medium Soil		16 Drain
4 Normal Wash-Warm	11 Wool
5 Normal Wash-Medium Soil
6 Hygienizer
7 Pre-Wash

eco-note

We recommend you choose a wash program without prewash whenever possible. This will save you money and help protect the environment.

	Program		Temperature	Fabric type	Possible option buttons
					Extra rinse	Intensive wash	Easy-iron	Spin speed selection	No spin	Anti-raise
Normal prog.	1	Normal Wash-Cold	Cold	Cotton/Linen delicate colours very light soil	YES
	2	Quick Wash	86	Cotton/Linen whites/colours very light soil	YES	NO	YES
	3	Normal Wash-Light Soil	86	Cotton/Linen delicate colours light soil	YES
	4	Normal Wash-Warm	104	Cotton/Linen fast colours light soil	YES
	5(*)	Normal Wash-Medium Soil	140	Cotton/Linen fast colour medium soil	YES
	6	Hygenizer	194	Cotton/Linen whites heavy soil	YES
	7	Pre-Wash	140	Cotton/Linen whites/fast colours heavy soil	YES
Delicate prog.	8	Cold Wash	Cold	Synthetic/mix cotton delicate colours very light soil	YES
	9	Light Soil	86 86	Synthetic/mix cotton delicate colours light soil	YES
	10	Medium Soil	104 104	Synthetic/mix cotton delicate colours medium soil	YES
	11	Wool	Wool 95	Wool/wool mix whites/colours light soil	YES	NO	YES
Aux. prog.	12	Rinse	-	Cotton/cotton mix Synthetic/Delicate Wool/wool mix	YES	NO	YES
	13	Spin	-	Cotton/cotton mix Synthetic/Delicate Wool/wool mix	NO		YES
Drying Programmes	14	Normal Dry	-	Cotton/Linen	-
	15	Delicate Dry	-	Synthetic/mixed fabrics	-
	16	Drain	-	Cotton/cotton mix Synthetic/Delicate Wool/wool mix	NO

Max load of clothes (Lbs.)	Wash product compartment	Programme description	TURBO TIME
			Total consumption KWh/Litres	Approx. duration (minutes)
13		Normal wash, rinses, automatic additive absorption if desired and long final spin	0,15/49	60
3		Short wash, rinses, automatic additive absorption if desired and long final spin	0,20/30	30
13		Normal wash, rinses, automatic additive absorption if desired and long final spin	0,40/49	82
13			0,65/49	87
13			1,02/49	91
13			1,90/55	110
13		Prewash, normal wash, rinses, automatic additive absorption if desired and long final spin	1,45/60	105
7		Delicate wash, rinses, automatic additive absorption if desired and gentle final spin	0,15/55	50
7			0,35/55	50
7			0,60/55	55
2		Wool wash, rinses automatic additive absorption if desired and gentle final spin	0,50/60	40
13		Rinses, automatic additive absorption if desired and long final spin	0,05/30	23
13	-	Drain and long final spin	0,05/0	10
9	-	Normal dry	2,8/48	160
7			1,8/27	100
3	-	Delicate dry	1,2/26	95
13	-	Drain and end of programme.	0,00/0	2

SPIN-DRYING

Additional wash options must be selected after choosing the wash program. Any program change during selection cancels the previously selected options.

a Spin speed selection and anti-crease button

The selected program has its own particular spin speed.

You can change it by repeatedly pressing the spin button. The spin speed will gradually be reduced at 100 r.p.m. intervals to 400 r.p.m. for display models. On non-display models the LED will light up.
■c No spin Press the spin button again to get to the no spin option. This program disables the final spin process to prevent creasing when washing special fabrics.
The wash program stops on the last rinse, leaving garments to soak in water. When the function is deactivated, the washing machine continues the program, draining and spin-drying. It is used, for example, when you are not at home and want to delay the spin-drying until you get home, to prevent clothes from being left in the drum and becoming wrinkled.

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5 TIME DELAY SELECTION AND ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

TIME DELAY

Time delay selection button

A delay of up to 24 hours can be selected. The delay must be selected after choosing the wash program.

To set the time delay, press the clock button.

Each time the button is pressed the wash program will be delayed by 1 hour.

Cancelling the delay

To cancel the delay you must press the clock button successively. The delay will be cancelled when 24 hours have been reached and the button is pressed once more. If the program is changed the delay will also be cancelled.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Additional function selection button depending on program.

a There are 3 options: easy iron, extra rinse and intensive wash.

Press the button and the desired option will be displayed.

b By pressing the button several times you can choose between several combinations of one, two or three additional functions at the same time depending on the program selected.

Button: Easy-iron (A)

This option prevents garments from wrinkling by means of unique drum rotations that help to fluff out garments after spin-drying and make them easier to iron.

Button: Extra rinse (

Increases the final rinse; suitable for large loads or for garments belonging to people with sensitive skin. Increases water consumption!

Button: Intensive wash (

This option, is recommended for heavily soiled, stained clothes. Achieves better results by extending the normal wash cycle.

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b

Select

Important

If during the additional function selection, the program is changed or the ON/OFF button is pressed, the functions selected will be cancelled.

STARTING UP

Start/pause button

To start up the washing machine you must press the start/pause button. The minutes remaining until the end of washing and drying will appear on the display at all times.

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CHILD SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

Lock function selection

The lock function ensures that the program will not be interrupted if any buttons are pressed.

The block function should be activated after the wash program and additional options have been selected.

Activating the lock function

a The lock function can be activated by pressing the start/pause button and holding it down for at least 3 seconds. The display will show if it is activated.

Deactivating the lock function

b The lock function is cancelled when the wash programme comes to an end. If you want to deactivate the block function before the end of the programme, you have to hold the start button down again for at least 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the block function indicator will disappear from the display, and it will go into pause status.

The ON/OFF button does not cancel the block function.

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PROGRAM PHASES

When the program is running, the program phase and the time remaining for it to end will appear on the display.

The active phases will appear successively at the top of the display as the program progresses. The time remaining until the end of the program will also appear on the display. Please Note: the display will update itself at regular intervals, but not minute by minute.

Any option button can be selected provided the wash phase in which it takes effect has not been passed and when the programme allows for the option.

Pressing the delay button during washing will have no effect on the washer-dryer.

Pressing the start/pause button during the wash activates the PAUSE function.

If the program is changed on the selector dial during the washing and drying process, the washer-dryer will switch itself to PAUSE status and the original program will be cancelled.

If you need to add or remove a garment during a program, press the start/pause button and wait for the door to unlock itself that the temperature inside is not high. Press the start/pause button again to restart the wash from the same cycle phase it had stopped at.

POWER OUTAGES

If there is a power outage, the washing machine will continue to run from where it left off after power is restored. The same will happen if the ON/OFF button is pressed.

warnings

Level the washing machine by adjusting the feet to reduce the noise level produced during the spin cycle.
Try and wash clothes of different sizes in the same wash program to even out the distribution of the clothes inside the drum during spin-drying.
This model is equipped with a safety system for spin-drying that prevents spin-drying from being carried out if the distribution of the clothes inside the drum is too concentrated. This prevents the appliance from vibrating too much.
If you find that the clothes are still excessively wet after the spin cycle, try re-starting the spin cycle after distributing the clothes more evenly in the drum.

MAINTENANCE

After each wash, we recommend leaving the door open for a while to allow air to circulate freely inside the machine.

From time to time, depending on the hardness of your water, it is recommended to run a full wash cycle using a decalcifying product. This will extend the life of your washing machine.

The washing machine should be disconnected from the main electricity supply before any cleaning or maintenance is carried out.

1 CLEANING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER

Clean the detergent dispenser whenever there is any detergent residue left inside.

Pull the detergent dispenser outwards to remove it completely.
Use warm water and a brush to clean the compartments.
c Also clean the fabric softener compartment siphons, having removed them first. Once they have been cleaned, put them back making sure that they fit right in to the back. Put the dispenser back into the washing machine.

A dirty or incorrectly fitted siphon will prevent the additives from being taken in and leave water inside the compartment at the end of the wash.

CLEANING THE FILTER

Clean the accessible filter if the drain pump is blocked by any foreign objects.

a Open the plinth cover, by pressing the lug and pulling gently on it.
Place a container under the drain pump filter in order to collect any water that comes out of it.
c Half turn the filter to the left. Water will begin to come out.
d When all the water has drained out of the washing machine, turn the filter several times until it can be completely removed by gently pulling on it.
e Remove the objects or fluff caught in the filter or the drain pump.
f Put the filter and kickplate back in place again.

Important

To avoid burns, do not carry out this operation when the wash water is at a temperature of over 86^ .

CLEANING THE OUTSIDE

The outside of the washing machine should be cleaned with warm soapy water or a gentle cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaning products or solvents.

After washing, be sure to dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Important

Do not allow detergent spills to settle on the washing machine cabinet as they can be corrosive to the finish.

safety and troubleshooting

If you detect any problems with your washing machine, you will probably be able to rectify them yourself by consulting the following instructions.

If this is not the case, unplug the appliance and contact TECHNICAL SERVICE.

Important

Never attempt to make technical repairs to your appliance. There is no fuse or similar component inside that can be replaced by the user.

CODE	Definition
FO1	No water coming in
FO2	Does not drain or spin-dry
CO3	Does not spin-dry
FO4	Does not start
FO5
·	Call Technical Service
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F10

PROBLEMS

Why won't the washing machine start?

Why is the washing machine vibrating or making too much noise?

This may be due to the following:

Check the door is properly shut.
The washing machine is not plugged in or there is no voltage in the supply.
The Start/Pause button has not been pressed.
If the washing machine door is not properly shut, F04 will appear on the display.

This may be due to the following:

The blocking and transport screws have not been removed.
The washing machine has not been correctly levelled.

Why doesn't the washing machine take in water?

Indicator F01, no water coming in, this may be due to a cut in the water supply, a tap turned off or a blocked water inlet filter.
The possible solutions are as follows: wait for the water supply to be reconnected, turn on the tap, or remove the water inlet hose and clean the filter. If this failure is detected, F01 will appear on the display.

Why doesn't the washing machine drain or spin-dry?

The reasons for the F02 indicator may be the following: washing machine drain pump blocked, building drainage pipes blocked, or incorrect pump connection.
Solution: if the pump is blocked, gain access to it as described in section 2, maintaining and cleaning the appliance. If this failure is detected, F02 will appear on the display.

Why doesn't the washing machine spin-dry?

This may be due to an uneven distribution of garments in the drum and may cause an excessive level of vibration.
The solution is to select a spin-drying program. If this failure is detected, C3 will appear on the display.

Why can't I see any water in the drum during the wash?

This is due to the fact that the washing machine is provided with a system which is able to adapt to the load and type of fabrics, adjusting the levels of water and energy used, in order to aid in environmental preservation.

So, although the water level you can see through the hatch may look low, there is no cause for concern as washing and rinsing efficiency will still be optimum.

Why is there water in the detergent dispenser?

Why can't I open the hatch immediately after the wash has finished?

Why doesn't the remaining time shown on the clock coincide with the real time left until the selected cycle finishes?

Additional Codes

This may be because the dispenser needs cleaning. This simple operation is described in Maintaining and cleaning the appliance.

1- Cleaning the detergent dispenser.

This washing machine is equipped with a safety system that locks the hatch for two minutes after the wash cycle is complete. This allows the unit to drain properly.

This time is for guidance purposes only and may be affected by the conditions under which the selected program is being run. For example: initial water temperature, size of load or, an unbalance caused by garments during spin drying.

The washing machine may display other codes that indicate operational issues. When other indicators appear on the display such as: F05, F06..., F10.

Please call Technical Service.

environmental warnings

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INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES

When your appliance is of no further use, it should not be disposed of together with general domestic waste.

It can be taken, free of charge, to a specific waste collection center, run by your local authority, or dealers who provide this service.

Disposing of waste domestic appliances separately means avoiding possible negative consequences for the environment and health, derived from incorrect disposal. This will enable the materials in them to be treated and recycled, obtaining important savings in energy and resources.

To highlight the obligation of collaborating with selective waste collection, the product is marked with a symbol to warn against using traditional waste disposal methods for of the appliance.

For further information, contact your local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, provided this product is operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Fagor America Inc. will replace parts and provide labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Fagor America Inc. designated service company.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

• Repairs when the product is used for any purpose other than normal, single family household use.
• Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes, or use not approved by Fagor America.
• Replacement parts or repair labor costs if the product is operated outside of the United States/Canada.
• Pick up/delivery. This product is designated to be repaired in the home.

FAGOR AMERICA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Please contact ADCO Customer Care at 1.877.743.2467, or by email at: [e-mail]

EASTERN CANADA: Ontario, Quebec. Please contact A.G.I Service Inc: Telephone: [phone] or by email at: [e-mail].

WESTERN CANADA: Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan. Please contact PSB Service: Telephone: [phone] x 130 or by email at: tmciver@pacific specialtybrands.com

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