EN User Manual Washing Machine ML6351
CONTENTS Safety information Safety instructions Product description Control panel Programme Chart Consumption values Options Settings 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 Before first use Daily Use Hints and tips Care and cleaning Troubleshooting Technical Data Guarantee Conditions 13 13 17 18 21 24 24 Subject to change without notice. SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions.
• • • • • • • The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa). The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be obstructed by a carpet. The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands. • Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. • Only for UK and Ireland: The appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in the mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA (BS 1362) fuse. • This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. Water connection • Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses.
CONTROL PANEL Control panel description 1 2 3 10 On/Off button (Ein/Aus - Marche/Arrêt) Programme knob Display Start Pause button (Start/Pause Départ/Pause) 5 Delay start button (Zeitvorwahl - Départ Différé) 6 Time save button (Zeit Sparen - Gain de Temps) 1 2 3 4 9 8 7 6 5 4 7 Liquid detergent button (Flüssig Dosierung - Lessive Liquide) 8 Stain button (Flecken - Taches) 9 Spin reduction button ( Schleudern Essorage) 10 Temperature button (Temperatur Température) Display A B Temperature a
Spin area: Spin speed indicator B No Spin indicator1) Rinse Hold indicator 1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme.
Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Koch/Bunt - Blanc/ Couleurs 95°C - Cold 6 kg 1300 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. Koch/Bunt + Vorwäsche - Blanc/ Couleurs + Prélavage 95°C - Cold 6 kg 1300 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavy soil and normal soil. Extra Leise - Extra Silence 95°C - Cold 6 kg White and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil.
Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Schnell Intensiv Intensif 60°C - 40°C 5 kg 1200 rpm Quick washing programme for white/fast colour cottons and mixed fabrics with light soil level. 20 min.-3kg 40°C - 30°C 3 kg 1200 rpm Cottons and synthetics items with light soil level or worn only once. Super Eco Cold 3 kg 800 rpm Mixed fabric (cotton and synthetic items).
Programme options compatibility Programme Sch leuder nEssorage Flec ken Tache s 1) Flüs sig Dos ierung Les sive Liquid e e + 2) Zeit Spa ren Gai n de Te mp Extra Spü len Rinçag Zeit vorwah lDépart Différé s 3) Koch/Bunt - Blanc/ Couleurs ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Koch/Bunt + Vorwäsche - Blanc/Couleurs + Prélavage ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Extra Leise - Extra Silence Pflegeleicht - Synthétiques ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Pflegeleicht + Vorwäsche - Synthétiques + Prélavage ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ L
Programme Sch leuder nEssorage Baumwolle Eco - Coton Eco Flec ken Tache s 1) ■ ■ ■ Flüs sig Dos ierung Les sive Liquid e ■ e + 2) Zeit Spa ren Gai n de Te mp ■ ■ 5) Extra Spü len Rinçag Zeit vorwah lDépart Différé s 3) ■ 1) The Stain option is not available with a temperature lower then 40°C. 2) If you set Extra Rinse option, the appliance adds some additional rinses. In the Rinse programme, if you set a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin.
Programmes Load (kg) Energy consumption (kWh) Water consumption (litre) Approximate programme duration (minutes) Remaining moisture (%)1) Koch/Bunt - Blanc/ Couleurs 40 °C 6 0,65 54 150 52 Pflegeleicht - Synthétiques 40 °C 2.5 0,45 46 105 35 Feinwäsche - Délicats 40 °C 2.
• The lid stays locked. You must drain the water to unlock the lid. • The display shows the indicator . To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of the programme’. Flecken - Taches Set this option to add the stain phase to a programme. Use this option for laundry with hard stains to remove. This option increases the programme duration. This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 °C. Flüssig Dosierung - Lessive Liquide Press this button to adapt the cycle if you use a liquid detergent.
Permanent Extra Rinse With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme. Dosierung - Lessive Liquide at the same time until the indicator Extra Spülen Rinçage + comes on/goes off. • To activate/deactivate this option press Flecken - Taches and Flüssig BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Put a small quantity of detergent in the compartment for washing phase. 2. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without laundry.
Detergent compartments CAUTION! Use only specified detergents for washing machine. Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products. Detergent compartment for prewash phase. The marks MAX are the maximum levels of the quantity of detergent (powder or liquid). Detergent compartment for washing phase. The marks MAX are the maximum levels of the quantity of detergent (powder or liquid). Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch).
• Position A for powder detergent (factory setting). • Position B for liquid detergent. When you use the liquid detergent: • Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. • Do not put more liquid then the maximum level. Setting a programme 1. Turn the programme knob and set the programme: • The related programme indicator comes on. • The indicator of Start/Pause Départ/Pause flashes.
The related indicator flashes. 2. Press button Zeitvorwahl - Départ Différé repeatedly until the display shows . 3. Press button Start/Pause - Départ/ Pause again to start the programme immediately. Interrupting a programme and changing a function You can change only some options before they operate. 1. Press button Start/Pause - Départ/ Pause. The related indicator flashes. 2. Change the function set. 3. Press the button Start/Pause - Départ/ Pause again. The programme continues.
Draining water out after end of cycle The washing programme is completed, but there is water in the drum: The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry. The lid lock indicator stays locked. is on. The lid You must drain the water to open the lid: 1. If necessary, decrease the spin speed. 2. Press the Start/Pause - Départ/Pause button. The appliance drains the water and spins. 3. When the programme is completed and goes off, the door lock indicator you can open the door . 4.
Detergents and additives Ecological hints • Only use detergents and additives specially made for washing machines: – powder detergents for all types of fabric, – powder detergents for delicate fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens, – liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60 °C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. • Do not mix different types of detergents. • To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. 2. 3. Cleaning the drain filter WARNING! Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. 1. 2.
3. 4. 5. Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1. 2.
3. 4. 90˚ Emergency drain WARNING! Make sure that the temperature is more than 0 °C before you use the appliance again. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures. Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water. If this occurs, do steps (1) through (5) of 'Cleaning the drain filter'. If necessary, clean the pump.
• - The appliance lid or drum doors are open or not closed correctly. Please check both! • - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable. • - The anti-flood device is on. Disconnect the appliance and close the water tap. Contact the Authorised Service Centre. WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before you do the checks. Possible failures Problem Possible solution The programme does not start. Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket.
Problem Possible solution Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with water in the tub. The spin phase does not operate or the washing cycle lasts longer than usually. Set the spin programme. Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. This problem may be caused by balance problems. There is water on the floor.
TECHNICAL DATA Dimension Width/ Height/ Depth/ Total depth 400 mm/ 890 mm/ 600 mm/ 600 mm Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Frequency 230 V 2200 W 10 A 50 Hz Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture IPX4 Water supply pressure 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Minimum Maximum Cold water Water supply 1) Maximum Load Cotton 6 kg Energy Efficien
4. 5. 6. 7. addition, damages arising as a result of transport subsequent to delivery to the initial purchaser and transport charges should a service technician be unable to reach an appliance by car are also excluded. The warranty obligation shall expire if repairs or modifications are made or individual parts are replaced by a party other than an authorised FORS AG customer service point.
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