Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB Installation, 2-3-4-5 GB English,1 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data Description of the washing machine, 6-7 Control panel Display Running a wash cycle, 8 Wash cycles and options, 9 Table of wash cycles Wash options IWE 81681 Detergents and laundry, 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Special wash cycles Load balancing system Precautions and tips, 11 General safety
Installation GB ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/herself with its operation and features.
Connecting the drain hose 65 - 100 cm Where it connects to the waste water pipe cut end off spigot or remove the blanking cap Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a draining duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the floor; • the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug. Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use.
GB As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black. If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
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Description of the washing machine Control panel GB TEMPERATURE ON/OFF Button button OPTION buttons with indicator lights START/PAUSE button with indicator light DISPLAY Detergent dispenser drawer WASH CYCLE SPIN SPEED Button DELAYED START Button knob Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives (see “Detergents and laundry”). ON/OFF button : press this briefly to switch the machine on or off.
Display GB B A C The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information. The duration of the available programmes and the remaining time of a running cycle appear in section A; if the DELAY START option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected programme will appear.
Running a wash cycle GB 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a green colour. 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door. Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of programmes on the following page. 3. MEASURE OUT THE DETERGENT. Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant compartments as described in “Detergents and laundry”. 4. CLOSE THE DOOR. 5.
Wash cycles and options Residual dampness % Energy consumption kWh Total water lt Cycle duration 1 White Cotton: extremely soiled whites. 90° 1600 8 44 2,45 83 175’ 2 Cotton Standard (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 60° 1600 8 44 1,36 55 225’ 3 Cotton Standard (2-3): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1600 8 44 0,87 81 190’ 4 Synthetics: heavily soiled resistant colours.
Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser drawer Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. ! Do not use hand washing detergents because these create too much foam. ! Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for prewashing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.
Precautions and tips ! This washing machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The following information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully. General safety • This appliance was designed for domestic use only.
Care and maintenance GB Cutting off the water and electricity supplies • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks. 2. unscrew the lid by rotating it anti-clockwise (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly normal; • Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work.
Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. GB Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The machine does not switch on. • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact. • There is no power to the socket, or the fuse has blown in the mains plug. The wash cycle does not start.
GB The machine wont spin properly. • Out of Balance detected when attempting to go into a spin cycle - If this happens the machine will continue to try to repeat the distribution of the load required before the machine will go into higher spin speeds - This will increase the programme time accordingly. This is a safety feature to prevent damage. Out of Balance can be caused by washing a single heavy item (eg duvet, quilt, etc). - Try the programme again using a different load.
Assistance 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee GB Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you.
195116145.00 07/2013 - Xerox Fabriano After Sales Service GB No one is better placed to care for your Indesit appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Indesit Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service. UK: 08448 224 224 Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.indesitservice.co.
