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 and starting a wash cycle, 6-7 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles, 8 Table of wash cycles Personalisation, 9 IWC 61651 Setting the temperature Setting the spin speed Functions Detergents and laundry, 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laun
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 and starting a wash cycle GB Control panel WASH CYCLE PROGRESS/ DELAY TIMER indicator lights FUNCTION ON/OFF button buttons with indicator lights TEMPERATURE Detergent dispenser drawer knob Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives (see “Detergents and laundry”). ON/OFF button: switches the washing machine on and off. WASH CYCLE knob: programmes the wash cycles. During the wash cycle, the knob does not move.
Indicator lights The indicator lights provide important information. This is what they can tell you: Delayed start If the DELAY TIMER function has been activated (see “Personalisation”), after the wash cycle has been started the indicator light corresponding to the selected delay period will begin to flash: Wash cycle phase indicator lights Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has begun, the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate which phase of the cycle is currently in progress.
Wash cycles Max. load (kg) Residual dampness % Energy consumption kWh Total water lt Cycle duration Table of wash cycles 1 White Cotton: extremely soiled whites. 90° 1600 6 44 2,10 70 125’ 2 Cotton Standard (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 60° 1600 6 44 1,02 50 205’ 3 Cotton Standard (2-3): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1600 6 44 1,01 69 185’ 4 Synthetics: heavily soiled resistant colours.
Personalisation Setting the temperature GB Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Table of wash cycles). The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold wash . The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value set for each wash cycle. Setting the spin speed Turn the SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed for the selected wash cycle.
Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser drawer Garments requiring special care 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. Outwear (wash cycle 9): is studied for washing waterrepellent fabrics and winter jackets (e.g.
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. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.
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 is noisy. • There will always be some motor, pump and drum noise during spin. 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.
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.
195099340.01 11/2013 - Xerox Fabriano GB After Sales Service 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.
