FL 5040GB
Cotton
Synthetic
Delicate/Wool
On/Off
Half Load option
Estimated Programme Duration refer to maximum
programme temperature selection without special
options.
During the selected washing programme the
programme selector knob moves by steps clockwise
through the phases
spin
. Each step takes from some seconds to several
prewash, main wash, rinse and
minutes.
❉
: optional / Yes : dosing required
Programme
Selector
Knob
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Programme
Cotton
with prewash
Cotton
Cotton
Synthetic
Short
Delicate
Wool
Rinse +
Long spin
Long spin
Rinse +
Short spin
Short spin
Drain
Temperature
°C
95
95
60
60
40
40
40
Cold
—
Cold
—
—
Type of wash/Notes
Heavily soiled, long wearing and temperature stable textiles in cotton and linen (bed linen, table linen,
underwear, shirts etc.).
The max. load for heavily soiled laundry is 3.5 kg.
Averagely soiled, long wearing and temperature stable textiles in cotton and linen (bed linen, table linen,
underwear, shirts etc).
The max. load for heavily soiled laundry is 3.5 kg.
Averagely soiled, textiles in cotton and linen (shirts, towels,etc). The max load for heavily soiled laundry is 3.5
kg.
Slightly to normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls etc. made of polyester (Diolen, Trevira), polyamide (Perlon, Nylon) or
blends with cotton.
Slightly soiled overalls and sports wear made of cotton, polyester, polyamide and blends with cotton.
Curtains and delicate clothing, dresses skirts, shirts and blouses.
Only woollens with a felt-free finish, labelled with the woolmark and identified as machine washable.
With this programme you can add starch and/or fabric softener.
The programme ends with an intensive spin cycle.
In this programme spinning is intensive. Same as the spin cycle in the “Cotton” programme.
In this programme spinning is gentle. Same as the spin cycle in the “Wool” programme.
In this programme spinning is gentle. Same as the spin cycle in the “Wool” programme.
Drain only - no spinning. Alternative method of terminating programme the synthetic, delicate and wool
programme and for premature removal of the laundry.
Max
Load
Kg
5.0
5.0
5.0
2.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
5.0
5.0
1.5
1.5
Detergents and additives Special options Spin Speed
Pre-
wash
❉
—
—
—
—
—
—
——
Main
Wash
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fabric
Softener
Half Load
❉❉
❉❉
❉❉
❉❉
❉❉
❉
❉
—
—
❉❉
——— —
——
❉
—
——— —
rpm
400 120
400 110
400 110
400 85
400 75
400 70
400 60
400 20
400 15
400 15
400 10
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Estimated
Programme
Duration
Min.
6
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CONSUMPTION DATA
Programme
Temperature
Selector
(°C)
Load
(kg)
Water
(l)
Energy
(kWh)
Estimated Programme
Duration
Min.
Cotton with prewash 95 5.0 80 2.00 120
Cotton 95 5.0 70 1.80 110
Cotton 60 5.0 70 1.20 110
Synthetics 60 2.0 60 0.90 85
Short 40 2.5 60 0.60 75
Delicate 40 1.5 80 0.60 70
Wool 40 1.0 80 0.60 65
Prewash cycle increases programme duration approximately 15 min. Consumption values were measured in normalized
conditions in compliance with Standard IEC 60 456. Consumption data in the home may vary with respect to the values in
the table in relation to the water supply pressure and temperature, the load and the type of wash. The data on the energy
label refer to the programme Cotton 60°C.
PROGRAMME END NOTES AND INDICATIONS FOR USE
1. At the end of the programme the programme
selector moves to the stop position.
2. To unload the washing machine wait for the
door to unlock (about 2 minutes).
3. Switch off the washing machine, open the door
and take out the laundry.
4. Close the tap and leave the door ajar to allow
the drum to dry out.
Water level
To obtain low water consumption without
compromising washing results the water level
within the drum may not be visible.
Cleaning the pump filter
A regular filter check and eventual cleaning is
advisable.
Motor smell
Washing machine motor creates a typical electrical
smell during first cycles, this is normal and
disappears after a few cycles.
ADD DETERGENTS, CLOSE THE DOOR AND SELECT
THE PROGRAMME
Add the detergents as described in the programme
table or in the chapter “Detergents and Additives” in
the booklet.
1. Open the tap.
2. Set the
programme selector
to the desired
programme.
Special options
3.
can be selected.
4. Check that the door is well closed and turn on the
washing machine by pressing the
“ON/OFF”
button.
SELECT ANY DESIDERED OPTION
“Half Load” button
• Reduces water consumption, above all during rinsing.
Suitable for lightly-soiled laundry and small loads
(max 3 kg).
PROGRAMME CHANGE
To reselect a programme when a cycle has already
started:
1. Switch off the appliance by pressing the “
OFF
” button.
ON/
2. Select the new programme and options.
3. Start the programme by pressing the “
ON/OFF
button again.
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