FL 5042GB
Cotton
Synthetic
Delicate/Wool
On/Off
“Half Load” option
“Rinse Hold” 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
1
2
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
4
5
6
A
B
C
D
E
Programme
Cotton
with prewash
Cotton
Synthetic
Cotton
short
Synthetic
short
Delicate
Wool
Rinse +
Long spin
Long spin
Rinse +
Short spin
Short spin
Drain
Temperature
Selector
°C
Min
Max. 95°
Min
Max. 95°
Min
Max. 60°
Min
Max. 40°
Min
Max. 40°
Min
Max. 40°
Min
Max. 40°
Min
—
Min
—
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Type of wash/Notes
Heavily soiled, long wearing and temperature stable textiles in cotton and linen (bed linen, table linen,
underwear, shirts etc.).
Slightly to normally soiled bed linen, table linen and underwear, towels, shirts etc. made of cotton and linen.
Slightly to normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls etc. made of polyester (Diolen, Trevira), polyamide (Perlon,
Nylon) or blends with cotton.
Slightly soiled bed linen, table linen and underwear, towels, shirts etc. made of cotton and linen.
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.
If you select “Rinse Hold” do not leave items to soak for too long.
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
2.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
5.0
5.0
1.5
1.5
Detergents and additives Special options Spin
Pre-
wash
❉
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—
—
—
—
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Main
Wash
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fabric
Softener
Chlorine
Bleach
Half
Load
Rinse
Hold
❉❉❉❉
❉❉❉❉
❉
❉
❉
❉
❉
❉
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—
❉❉
❉❉
❉❉
❉
❉❉
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❉
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❉
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Speed
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
rpm
Estimated
Programme
Duration
Min.
120
110
85
75
75
70
60
20
15
15
10
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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
Cotton short 40 2.5 65 0.70 75
Synthetics 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.
Terminate the “Rinse Hold” option:
• Press the “Rinse Hold” button again; the
programme will terminate automatically with
the final spin cycle for the present wash
programme.
If you do not wish to spin the laundry, turn the
programme selector knob to the “Drain”
programme.
PROGRAMME CHANGE
To reselect a programme when a cycle has already
started:
1. Switch off the appliance by pressing the
ON/OFF
“
” button.
2. Select the new programme, temperature and
options.
3. Start the programme by pressing the “
ON/OFF
button again.
NOTES AND INDICATIONS FOR USE
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.
3. Set the
temperature selector
to the desired
temperature.
Special options
4.
can be selected.
5. Check that the door is well closed and turn on the
washing machine by pressing the
“ON/OFF”
button. The indicator lights up, indicating that
the washing machine is on.
SELECT ANY DESIRED OPTION
“Half Load” button
• Reduces water consumption, above all during rinsing.
Suitable for lightly-soiled laundry and small loads
(max 3 kg).
“Rinse Hold” button
• The laundry remains in the last rinse water
without progressing to the final spin cycle to
avoid creasing and prevent colours from
changing.
• This option is particularly recommended for the
programme “Synthetic” or “Delicate”.
• This function is particularly useful if you want to
postpone spinning to a later time, or if you want
to drain only.
PROGRAMME END
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.
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