Fagor America FAS 3612 User Manual

Washer-dryer installation and operation manual

Manual de instalación y uso de la lavadora-secadora

Manuel d’installation et d’utilisation de le lave-linge séchant

FAS 3612 / FAS 3612X

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ADVERTENCIAS
ESPECIFICACIONES
INSTALACIÓN Y MONTAJE
USO DEL APARATO

Y CONSEJOS PRÁCTICOS
MANTENIMIENTO

Y LIMPIEZA DEL APARATO
SEGURIDAD

Y SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS
ADVERTENCIAS SOBRE

EL MEDIO AMBIENTE

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WARNINGS
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY
USING THE APPLIANCE.

PRACTICAL TIPS
MAINTENANCE

AND CLEANING
SAFETY

AND TROUBLESHOOTING
ENVIRONMENTAL

WARNINGS

washing machine

contents

lavadora

índice

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AVERTISSEMENTS
SPÉCIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION ET MONTAGE
UTILISATION DE L’APPAREIL

ET CONSEILS PRATIQUES
MAINTENANCE

ET ENTRETIEN DE L’APPAREIL
SÉCURITÉ

ET RÉSOLUTION DE PROBLÈMES
AVERTISSEMENTS SUR

L’ENVIRONNEMENT

lave-linge

index

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warning

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

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.

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:

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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washing machine

Water inlet hose.

specifications

Power

cord

Control

panel

Detergent
dispenser

Stainless

steel drum

Accesible filter

(behind kickplate)

Kickplate

Drain hose

Hatch

Adjustable
feet

Work top

ACCESSORIES

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a/c

a

washing machine

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.

installation and assembly

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

Important

a Remove the base, corner protectors and

top cover.

1

UNPACKING AND
UNBLOCKING THE
WASHING MACHINE

UNBLOCKING

UNPACKING

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2

a

28’’

20’’

DRAINAGE

CONNECTION

WATER AND DRAINAGE CONNNECTION

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.

b Connect the other end of the hose to

the water intake. Then securely tighten
the connection nut.

installation and assembly

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/cm

2

).

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.

Important

WATER

CONNECTION

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3

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 loosenig the adjustable
feet.

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

Important

LEVELLING AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

installation and assembly

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.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

LEVELLING

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.

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4

a

c

b

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 140ºF.

c Press the start/pause button.

UNDER COUNTER DIMENSIONS AND PRE-CLEANING

DIMENSIONS

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

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

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Important

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

Make sure
beforehand
that your
woollens are
machine
washable.

washing machine

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.

using the appliance and practical tips

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

Any small objects may block the drain
pump.

Prewash
Wash

Wash

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PREPARING
GARMENTS FOR
LAUNDERING

86

140
194

104

Cold

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.

SORTING LAUNDRY

Important

PREPARATION

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2

a

b

c

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.

c 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.

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).

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

USING DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES

eco-note

using the appliance and practical tips

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.

Wash

Fabric softener

Prewash

Important

Important

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SELECTING THE WASH AND DRY PROGRAM

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

a Switch the washing machine on by

pressing ON / OFF.

b Activate the program selector by pressing

it to release it.

c Select the wash program by turning the

program selector dial (see program table).

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drying
time
button

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).

a

a

b

Important

c

using the appliance and practical tips

program
selector

ON/
OFF
button

start/
pause
button

additional
function
button

time
delay
button

spin and
anti-crease
button

screen

detergent dispenser

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using the appliance and practical tips

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

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

eco-note

Normal Delicate Auxiliary Drying

PROGRAMS

Normal Wash-Cold
Quick Wash
Normal Wash-Light Soil
Normal Wash-Warm
Normal Wash-Medium Soil
Hygenizer
Pre-Wash

Cold Wash
Light Soil
Medium Soil
Wool

Rinse
Spin

Normal Dry
Delicate Dry
Drain

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2
3
4
5
6
7

8
9
10
11

12
13

14
15
16

YES NO YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YESNO

NO

1

2

3

4

5 (*)

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7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

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Drying Programmes

Cold

Cold

Wool 95

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86

104

140

194

140

104104

8686

YES NO

Normal prog.Delicate prog.

Aux. prog.

Program

Temperature

Fabric type

Extra

rinse

Intensive

wash

Easy-iron

Spin speed

selection

No spin

Anti-crease

Possible option buttons

YES NO

Cotton/Linen
delicate colours
very light soil

Cotton/Linen
whites/colours
very light soil

Cotton/Linen
delicate colours
light soil

Cotton/Linen
fast colours
light soil

Cotton/Linen
fast colour
medium soil

Cotton/Linen
whites
heavy soil

Cotton/Linen
whites/fast colours
heavy soil

Synthetic/mix cotton
delicate colours
very light soil

Synthetic/mix cotton
delicate colours
light soil

Synthetic/mix cotton
delicate colours
medium soil

Wool/wool mix
whites/colours
light soil

Cotton/cotton mix
Synthetic/Delicate
Wool/wool mix

Cotton/cotton mix
Synthetic/Delicate
Wool/wool mix

Cotton/Linen

Synthetic/mixed fabrics

Cotton/cotton mix
Synthetic/Delicate
Wool/wool mix

(*)

Programme for wash and energy consumption assessment
in accordance with standard EN60456, press intensive wash
button.

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Normal Wash­Cold

Quick Wash

Normal Wash­Light Soil

Normal Wash­Warm

Normal Wash­Medium Soil

Hygenizer

Pre-Wash

Cold Wash

Light Soil

Medium Soil

Wool

Rinse

Spin

Normal Dry

Delicate Dry

Drain

0,15/49

0,20/30

0,40/49

0,65/49

1,02/49

1,90/55

1,45/60

0,15/55

0,35/55

0,60/55

0,50/60

0,05/30

0,05/0

2,8/48
1,8/27

1,2/26

0,00/0

60

30

82

87

91

110

105

50

50

55

40

23

10

160
100

95

2

13

3

13

13

13

13

13

7

7

7

2

13

13

9
7

3

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Wash

product

compartment

Programme
description

Total

consumption

KWh/Litres

Approx.
duration

(minutes)

Max load

of clothes

(Lbs.)

Normal wash, rinses,
automatic additive absorption if
desired and long final spin

Short wash, rinses,
automatic additive absorption if
desired and long final spin

Normal wash, rinses,
automatic additive absorption
if desired and
long final spin

Prewash, normal wash, rinses,
automatic additive absorption if
desired and long final spin

Delicate wash, rinses,
automatic additive absorption
if desired and
gentle final spin

Wool wash, rinses
automatic additive absorption if desired
and gentle final spin

Rinses, automatic additive
absorption if desired and
long final spin

Drain and long final spin

Normal dry

Delicate dry

Drain and end of programme.

NOTE: the KWh and litre consumptions and programme durations may vary depending
on the type and amount of clothes, water pressure, etc.

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TURBO TIME

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4

b

c

a

d

Select

Select

Select

Select

SPIN SPEED SELECTION

using the appliance and practical tips

SPIN-DRYING

Additonal 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.

b 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.

d Anti-crease option

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 spin­drying until you get home, to prevent
clothes from being left in the drum and
becoming wrinkled.

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b

Select

Select

Select

a

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.

TIME DELAY SELECTION AND
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

using the appliance

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 ( )

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.

TIME DELAY

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

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

Important

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Select

a

a

b

Select

Select

Start/pause button

a 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.

STARTING UP AND
CHLD SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

using the appliance

STARTING UP

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.

CHLD SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

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7

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.

WASH PROGRAM PHASES
AND POWER OUTAGES

using the appliance

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.

POWER OUTAGES

PROGRAM

PHASES

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.

Important

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.

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a

b c

washing machine

maintenance and cleaning

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.

MAINTENANCE

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

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

a Pull the detergent dispenser

outwards to remove it completely.

b 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.

Important Important

1

CLEANING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER

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2

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.

b 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.

e

CLEANING THE FILTER

maintenance and cleaning

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

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

Important

Important

CLEANING THE OUTSIDE

CLEANING THE FILTER

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.

d

a

b c

washing machine

safety and troubleshooting

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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.

PROBLEMS

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

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.

CODE

FO1

FO2

CO3

FO4

FO5

.
.
.
.
.

F10

Definition

No water coming in

Does not drain or spin-dry

Does not spin-dry

Does not start

Call Technical Service

Important