Indesit WDE 12 User manual

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Washer-dryer
Instructions for installation and use
WDE 12

Instructions for installation and use
Herearethe13topicsexplainedinthismanual.Read,learnand
have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better
wash,moreeasilyandmakingyourwasher-dryerlastlonger.
Quick guide
1. Installation and removal (p. 11)
Installation,afterdeliveryortransport,isthemostimportantoperation
for the correct functioning of your washer-dryer.Always check:
1. Thatthe electric systemconforms toregulations;
2. Thatthe inletand drainingpipes areconnected correctly.
Never use hoses that have already been used, always use
the new ones provided with your machine.
3. That the washer-dryer is levelled properly;something worth
checking to aid the performance of your washer-dryer;
4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from
the back of the washer-dryer;
2. What goes in your washer-dryer and how to
start it (p. 2)
A correct distribution of your laundry is vital to the successful
outcomeof the washand thelifeof thewasher-dryer.Learnall the
tips and secrets to dividing your linen: colour, type of fabric.
3. Guide to understanding labels (p. 6)
Thesymbolsonthelabels ofyourgarments areeasyto understand
and equally important for the success of your wash. The guide
includessimple instructions tohelp you choosethe right tempera-
ture, wash cycles and ironing methods.
4. Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 7)
Years back, our grandmothers were the ones who gave us good
advice - and in those days synthetic fibres did not exist: washing
was easy. Today, your washer-dryer offers you helpful advice
allowing you to wash wool even better than an expert laundress
would by hand.
5. The detergent dispenser (p. 8)
Howtouse the detergentdispenser and thebleachcompartment.
6. Understanding the control panel (p. 3 and 4)
Washer-dryer’s control panel is very simple. It has only a few
essential buttons to help you choose any type of wash cycle,
rangingfrom themost energetic, capableofcleaning amechanic’s
overalls,to themost delicate for wool.Familiarising yourselfwith it
will help you get the best out of your wash while helping your
washer-dryer last longer.It’s easy.
7. Guide to the wash programmes (p. 4)
Herein is an easy table to help you choose the right programme,
temperature,detergentsand possible additives.Choose the right
programme and you will get better results with your wash while
saving time, water and energy, day after day.
8. How to dry (p. 5)
A few handy tips to get the best drying cycle from your appliance.
9. Care and maintenance (p. 13)
With just a bit of care, it will repay you with loyalty and devotion.
With the necessary upkeep, it will wash for years and years to
come.
10. Problems and solutions (p. 9 and 10)
Beforecalling atechnician, readthese pages: immediatesolutions
may be found for a number of problems. If the problem persists,
call your local Indesit customer services who will be pleased to
help.Any failure will be repaired, as soon as possible.
11. Technical characteristics (p. 10)
Hereinare thetechnicalfeatures ofyour washer-dryer:model type
number,electricand waterspecifications,size,capacity, speed of
the spin cycle and compliance with Italian and European
regulations.
12. Safety for you and your family (p. 14)
Here you will find the necessary safety guidelines, and it is
important for you to read this section carefully.
13. Indesit stays with you after your purchase (p. 15)
Indesitsupports its products aftertheir purchase byofferingyoua
range of special services, professional assistance, spare parts
and quality accessories.
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Instructions for installation and use
What goes in your washer-dryer?
Before washing,youcandoa great deal to ensurebetterresults.Divideyourgarments
according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines.
Beforewashing.
Divide your washing according
to the type of fabric and colour
fastness.
Emptyall pockets (coins,paper,
money and small objects) and
ensure all loose buttons are
repaired or removed prior to
loading.
How to eliminate the most common stains
Ink and biro Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol or alcohol at 90°.
Tar Dab with fresh butter, rub in turpentine then wash immediately.
Wax Scrape away, then run a hot iron between two sheets of absorbent paper. Then rub in cotton with turpentine or
methyl alcohol.
Chewing gum Rub in nail polish remover and wipe with a clean rag.
Mold Cotton and white linen should be placed in a solution of 5 parts water, one bleach and a spoon of vinegar, then
washed immediately.For other white fabrics, use hydrogen peroxide at 10 volumes and wash immediately.
Lipstick Dab with ether on wool or cotton. Use tricloroetilene for silk.
Nail polish Place a sheet of absorbent paper on the side of the stain, wet it with nail polish remover, shifting the
garment as the sheet gradually changes colour.
Grass Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol.
Startingthewasher-dryer
Starting your washer-dryer in
therightway isimportant forthe
quality of your wash, to help
prevent future problems and
enhancelife expectancyof your
appliance. Once you have
loaded your washer-dryer and
added the detergent together
with any fabric conditioner,
always check that:
1.The door is closed correctly.
2. The plug is secured in the
socket.
3. The water supply is turned
on.
Turn the appliance on
Press button C(position I).
Choosethedesiredprogramme
The programme is selected
accordingtothetypeofgarments
thatneedtobewashed.Tochoose
aprogramme,refertothetableon
page 4. Turn knob Auntil the
selected programme is aligned
withthemarkontheknob,set all
the options available (flashing)
as indicated on pages 3 and 4
(reference ), then press
button B(Start/Reset).
If you want to interrupt the
programme in progress, press
button Bfor at least 3seconds.
Afterinstalling yournewwasher-dryer,startawash cycle
by setting programme "1" at 90 degrees.
For more delicate
garments:
protect underwear, tights
and stockings and delicate
items by placing them in a
canvaspouch
Dividing your garments
accordingtofabricand
colour, is very important
for good results
Atthe endof the wash cycle...
Wait for symbol to come off
and the word End to appear.
Then turn the washer-dryer off
by pressing on-off button C(O
position).You cannowopenthe
washer-dryer door safely.After
having removed the freshly
cleaned washing, leave the
dooropentoallowair circulation
insidethe drum.
Alwaysdisconnect electricity at
thesocket andturnoffthewater
supply.
Remember that, in the event
of a power failure, or should
the washer-dryer switch itself
off, the programme chosen
will remain in its memory.
The labels say it all.
Always look at the labels: they
tell you everything about your
garment and how to wash it in
the best possible way.
The table on page 5 shows all
meanings behind these
symbols. Their recom-
mendations are important to
achieve better wash results.
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Bigand small happily
together.
This washer-dryer has a special
electroniccontroldeviceforeven
distribution:beforethespincycle
starts, this device allows the
garments to positions
themselves, to minimise noise
and vibrations during the spin
cycle.

Instructions for installation and use
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Here I’m in command
Understandingthecontrolpanel
Making the right choice is important. And it’s easy.
Programme selector knob
Usethis knobtoselect thewash
ordrying programme.
To select a programme, you
shouldturn the knobso that the
symbol/number ofthedesired
programme is in line with the
pointeron the knob.
Start /Reset
This button allows you to start
the selected wash programme
orto interruptit.
If you press it briefly, the button
functions as Start, if you press
it for at least 3seconds, then it
functions as Reset.
After the Start of the appliance,
moving the programme
selector knob will have no effect
whatsoever.
On-off
When button C is pressed, the
washer-dryer is switched on,
when it is not the machine is
switched off.
Turning the appliance off
does not cancel the selected
programme.
When the appliance is switched
on, all the symbols on the display
light up for at least 8seconds,
after which only the ones that can
be selected will flash.
Detergent dispenser
It is divided into three
compartments:
1.Detergentfor pre-wash;
2. Detergentforthemaincyclewash;
3.Fabricconditioner.
The washer-dryer is equipped
with an extra compartment 4
(provided as an accessory) for
the bleach, to be inserted in
compartment1.
Display
All the options available are
displayedontheright-hand side.
Use the mode button to select
thedesired option,and therela-
tivesymbol willbegin flashing.
On the left-hand side, the value
or the status (On-Off) of the
selectedoptionisdisplayed, and
you can modify it using the
selectbutton.
To access the subsequent
option, press the mode button,
otherwisepressbuttonBtostart
the wash cycle.
Alltheoptionsavailablearelisted
below.
Only options relevant to the
selected programme will be
displayed.
Temperature
The display indicates the
maximum temperature relating
to the programme set, which
canbe reduced bypressing the
select buttonright down tocold
wash (Off).
This option is available on all
wash programmes.
SpinVariation
The display indicates the
maximum speed relating to the
programme set, which can be
reducedbypressing the select
button right down to its total
exclusion(Off).
The detergent dispenser with the
additional bleach compartment
is here.
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You may not select a drying
cycleif you haveexcludedthe
spin cycle.
Duringawashcycle,theselection
of the spin cycle exclusion is
indicatedbysymbol comingon.
Thisoptionisavailableonallwash
programmesexceptfornumber10
and Drain.
DelayTimer
Thisallowsyoutodelaythestart
ofthe washcycle bya minimum
of 1to a maximum of 24 hours
by pressing the select button.
The enabling of the delayed
start is indicated by the symbol
coming on and staying on
until the wash cycle begins.
This option is not available on
theDrain andLight spin cycle
programmes.
EasyIroning
Thisfunctionallowsyourwashing
tocomeoutofthemachinewithout
creases, making it much easier
to iron.The appliance optimises
thewashingconditionsaccording
tothetypeoffabricsthatarebeing
washed.
It is enabled with programmes
3-5-6-7-10andLightrinsecycles.
To enable it, press the select
buttonuntiltheOn signcomeson.
Inprogrammes6-7-10 andLight
Rinse cycles, the wash cycle is
interruptedandthewashingisleft
to soak in water before the
applianceisdrained.Tocomplete
thecycle,presstheselectbutton.
Duringawashcycle,theenabling
of this option is indicated by
symbol comingon.
Note:
- It must not be used with the
Stain Erase option.
- If you also want to run the
drying cycle, this button is
enabled only if combined with
level (Iron).
Rinsing level
This increases the efficiency of
therinse.Werecommendthatyou
useitwhendealingwithafullload
andagreatamountof detergent.
Therearethree levels;pressthe
selectbuttonto selectthem.
Low
Medium
High
This option is available on
programmes1-2-3-4-5-6-7 and
Light rinse cycles.
Stain Erase (see page 8)
Thanks to this command, the
washer-dryerwillcarryoutamore
intensivewashthatoptimisesthe
effectiveness of the liquid
additives, thus allowing more
resistantstainstoberemoved.
To use this, press the select
buttonuntiltheOn signcomeson.
During a wash cycle, the
selectionofthisoptionisindicated
bysymbol coming on.
This option is available on
programmes 2-3-5-6-7-9 and
Light rinse cycles.
Note: It must not be used with the
Easy Ironing option.
Wash Intensity
This allows you to modify the
characteristics of the selected
wash programme, according to
howsoiledthewashingis.There
arethreelevels;presstheselect
buttontoselect them.
Low
Medium
High
This option is available on
programmes1-2-3-5-6-7.

Instructions for installation and use
Type of fabric and degree of soil Programme Temperature Detergent
for wash Fabric softener Stain Erase /
Bleach
Length of
the cycle
(minutes)
Description of wash cycle
COTTON
Exceptionally soiled whites
(sheets, tablecloths, etc.) 1 90°C ◆◆ 140 Prewash cycle, wash cycle at 90°C, rinse
cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles
Exceptionally soiled whites
(sheets, tablecloths, etc.) 2 90°C ◆◆
Del./Trad. 125 Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles
Heavily soiled whites and fast colours 3 60°C ◆◆
Del./Trad. 130 Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles
Heavily soiled whites and fast colours 4 40°C ◆◆ 150 Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles
Slightly soiled whites and delicate
colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.) 5 40°C ◆◆
Del./Trad. 86 Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles
Drying cycle for cotton fabrics
SYNTHETICS
Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics
(baby linen, etc.) 6 50-60°C ◆◆
Delicate 89 Wash cycle at 50-60°C, rinse cycles, anti-
crease or delicate spin cycle
Slightly soiled fast colour synthetics
(all types of slightly soiled garment) 6 40°C ◆◆
Delicate 79 Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles, anti-
crease or delicate spin cycle
Delicate colour synthetics
(all types of slightly soiled garments) 7 40°C ◆◆
Delicate 69 Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles, anti-
crease or delicate spin cycle
Delicate colour synthetics
(all types of slightly soiled garments) 8 30°C ◆◆ 30 Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles and
delicate spin cycle
Drying cycle for synthetic fabrics
DELICATES
Wool - Hand wash 9 40°C ◆◆
Delicate 40 Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles and
delicate spin cycle
Particularly delicate garments and
fabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.) 10 30°C ◆◆ 60 Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles, anti-
crease or draining
Drying cycle for wool
PARTIAL PROGRAMMES
Light rinse cycles ◆◆ Rinse cycles, anti-crease or draining
Light spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle
Drain Draining
A programme for all seasons
What are you washing today?
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Class A at 40°C Your washer-dryer has a special programme to allow you to obtain optimum results even at low temperatures.
By setting programme 4 at a temperature of 40° C, the results you will obtain will be the same as you would normally obtain at 60°C thanks
to the washer-dryer’s action and the length of the wash cycle.
Daily wash Your washer-dryer has a programme available for the washing of lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time.
By setting programme 8 at a temperature of 30°C, you can wash different types of fabrics together (except for wool and silk), with a
maximum load of 3kg. This programmes allows you to save on both time and energy as it only lasts around 30 minutes.
We recommend the use of liquid detergent.
Important: to cancel the wash programme you have just set, press button B for at least 3seconds (Start/Reset).
Special programmes
The data found in the table is purely indicative, and can vary according to the quantity and type of washing, the water system temperature and
the room temperature.
Drying
This allows you to set the
automaticdryingattheendofthe
wash.
For further details, please refer
topage 5.
Warning: If you set "spin cycle
exclusion", you may not select
a drying cycle.
Ifyou wish torun a dryingcycle,
selectthe maximum spinspeed
available(see page 3)andthen
choose the type of drying
required.
Specialdisplays
(left-handside of thedisplay):
As soon as you switch the
appliance on….
You can display the remaining
amount of time of the last wash
programmeselected.
Programme length
During the wash cycle, the
amountof time leftis displayed.
Drying cycle duration
The maximum duration of the
cycle selected is displayed.
Error message
Intheeventofafault, amessage
is displayed, (e.g. F-01), which
should be communicated to the
ServiceCentre.
End of the programme
At the end of the programme,
the word END is displayed.
During the wash cycle….
Youcan view thecharacteristics
oftheprogrammeinprogressby
pressing the mode button and
alsomodify them,if need be,by
pressingthe select button.
Door locked
Symbol on indicates that the
washer-dryer door is locked to
prevent it from being opened
accidentally. To avoid any
damages,you mustwait for itto
come off and for the word End
to appear before you open the
door.

Instructions for installation and use
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Fabric
type Load type Max. load (kg) Extra
dry Wardrobe Iron
Cotton,
Linen Clothing of different
sizes 4 145 130 120
Cotton Terry
towels 4 145 130 120
Terital,
Cotton Sheets, Shirts 2,5 100 90 85
Acrylics Pyjamas,
socks, etc. 1656060
Nylon Slips, tights,
stockings,
etc. 1656060
Wool Knitwear,
Pullovers,
etc. 1606060
How to dry
A combined Washing
and Drying Programme
Look at table Ato the side and
follow the instructions provided
for MAX load to have an
automatic washing and drying
cycle.
Follow the instructions for
washing only (see the "Starting
theWasher-Dryer"paragraphon
page2)andsetthetypeofdrying
desiredasindicated below:
Iron
Wardrobe
Extra dry
then press button B(Start/
Reset).
Ifthe laundryload tobe washed
and dried exceeds the
maximum load foreseen (see
table A), then follow the
instructions provided for wash
only(seepage2, theparagraph
entitled "Starting the Washer-
Dryer").
When the wash cycle has
finished,remove your washing,
divideit upand replace part ofit
insidethe drum.
Now follow the instructions
provided for a dry only cycle.
Repeat this procedure for the
remainderofthe load.
Dry only
Once you have loaded the
washingthat needsdrying (4kg
max. for cottons, see table for
other fabrics ), make sure that:
- the door is shut correctly;
-theplugisinsertedinthesocket;
- the water tap is turned on;
-button Chasnotbeen pressed
(Oposition).
And now set the wash cycle
knob
Set knob Ato one of the drying
positions depending on the
typeoffabric, select the typeof
drying desired:
Iron
Wardrobe
Extra dry
then press button B(Start/
Reset).
At the end of the drying
cycle...
Wait for symbol to come off
and the word End to appear.
Then turn the washer-dryer off
by pressing on-off button C
(Oposition).Now you canopen
the appliance door. Once you
haveremovedthe washingfrom
the appliance, leave the door
open or ajar to avoid the
formation of bad odours and
turn off the water tap.
Drying types
Youcan choose from3 different
types of drying, depending on
your needs:
Iron : slightly damp clothes,
easy to iron.
Wardrobe :dryclothes to
put away.
Extra dry : very dry
clothes, recommended for
towellingand bathrobes.
A cooling stage is foreseen at
the end of the drying cycle.
A.
- During the drying phase, the door tends to get quite hot.
- Do not use the appliance to dry clothes that have been
washed with flammable solvents (e.g. trichlorethylene).
- Do not use the appliance to dry foam rubber or similar
elastomers.
- Make sure that the water tap is turned on during the drying
cycles.
- This washer-dryer can only be used to dry clothes which
have been pre-washed in water.
WARNING
A spin cycle is carried out during the drying if you have set a
cotton programme.
IMPORTANT
Dryingtime(Min.)
The data contained in the table are purely indicative.
For cotton loads of less than 1 Kg, use the drying programme
designed for synthetic fabrics.

Instructions for installation and use
Wash Bleaching Ironing Dry cleaning Drying
Strong
action
Delicate
action
High
Temp.
Low
Temperat.
Wash at
95°C Bleaching only in cold water Hot iron at max 200°C Dry clean with any solvent Machine dryable
Wash at
60°C Do not bleach
Medium hot
ironing at
max 150°C
Dry clean only with
perchloride, benzine
av., pure alcohol,
R111 and R113 Do not machine dry
Wash at
40°C Iron at max 110°C
Dry clean with av.
benzine, pure alcohol
and R113 Spread to dry
Wash at
30°C Not ironable Do not dry clean
Hang to dry
without spin
drying
Hand wash Dry on clothes hanger
Not
washable in
water
Understanding labels
Learnthemeaning of these symbolsandyouwill get better
results, your garments will last longer resulting in an
improvedwash.
Allover Europe,garmentlabels
containmessages expressedin
small yet important symbols.
Understanding them is very
important if you want to get
better results and treat your
garmentsthe way theydeserve
tobe treated.
Thesesymbols are divided into
five different categories and
shapes: washing , bleaching
, ironing , dry cleaning
and drying .
Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help you
obtain a better wash, treat your clothes properly, and get a
better performance out of your washer-dryer.
Useful tips
Turn shirts inside out to get better results
and make them last longer.
Always empty pockets of their contents.
Look at the label: it will always give you useful
advice.
When loading your washing, try to have a mixture
of large to small items. Make sure you select the right
temperature!
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Instructions for installation and use
Usefultips
Never use your washer-
dryer to wash... torn, fraying or
non-hemmed linen. If it is
absolutelyneccessary,placeitin
abagforprotection.Donotwash
colouredlinenwith whites.
Watchtheweight!
For best results, do not exceed
the weight limits stated below
(figures show weight of dry
garments):
- Resistant fabrics:
5 kg maximum
- Synthetic fabrics:
2.5 kg maximum
- Delicate fabrics:
2 kg maximum
- Pure new wool:
1 kg maximum
How to wash almost anything
Curtains.
Curtains tend to crease a great
deal. A useful tip to reduce
creasing: fold the curtains and
place them in a pillow case or
meshbag. Donot loadanything
else inside the appliance, this
will ensure that the overall
weightdoes notexceed the half
load. Remember to use the
specific programme 10 which
automaticallyexcludes the spin
cycle.
Trainers.
Once you have removed mud
and dirt from trainers, you can
even wash them with jeans or
any other tough garments. Do
not wash trainers with whites.
Quilted coats and anorak.
Youcan washquilted coatsand
wind-cheaters, too, if they are
padded with goose or duck
down. Do not load more than
2-3 kg and never load 5 kg.
Repeat rinse once or twice
usingthegentle spin.
How much does it weigh?
1sheet400-500 gr.
1pillowcase150-200 gr.
1tablecloth400-500gr.
1bathrobe900-1,200gr.
1towel150-250gr.
Coloured T-shirts, printed
onesandshirtslastlongerif turned
insideoutbeforewashing.
Printed T-shirts and sweatshirts
shouldalwaysbeironedinsideout.
Dungaree alert.
Very popular “salopette” type
overalls have straps with hooks
thatcandamagethedrumofyour
washer-dryer or other garments
duringthe wash.Tominimisethe
risk, place hooks in the pocket
andfasten withsafety pins.
Holidays: unplug the
appliance.
It is recommended that you
shouldunplugthe machinefrom
thesocket and turnoff the water
supply. Leave the door ajar to
allow air circulation to the draw
andthedoorgasketarea.Thiswill
preventunpleasantodours.
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For best results, we
recommend you use a
specific detergent, taking
care not to wash more than
1 kg of laundry.
WOOLCYCLE
Cashmere Gold: As gentle as a hand wash
Thefirst WashingMachine tohave"The Woolmark Company"recognition.
The Cashmere Gold wash
programme has been studied
for its machine wash ability,
which enables washing for
even the most delicate and
valuableof wool orCashmere
garments.
“TheMerloniElettrodomesti-
ci wool wash cycle has been
tested and approved by The
Woolmark Company for
washing Woolmark garments
labelled as “hand wash”. This
is the first gentle action hand
wash cycle approved by The
Woolmark Company.”
M.00221
This has been made possible
thankstothespeedofthedrum
at 90 rpm, even during the
rinse cycle, thus preventing
the fibres from rubbing.
Always use programme 9 with
garments bearing the hand wash
drawing; represented by the
washbasinandthehand.
To take care of your woollen
items, we recommend you use
special detergents.
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Instructions for installation and use
You must follow the dosage
recommendations provided by
themanufacturers whenadding
detergent or fabric conditioner.
Doseswill varyaccording to the
wash load, the water hardness
andhow soiledthewashing is.
Experience will help you select
the right dosage almost
automatically:itwillbecomeyour
secret.
Beforeaddingdetergentforpre-
washing in compartment 1,
make sure that the extra
compartment for bleach 4has
notbeen inserted.
Ensure no overfilling when
adding fabric conditioner in
compartment3.
Thewasher-dryer automatically
addsthe softenerto thewash in
eachprogramme.
Liquid detergent is poured into
compartment 2just a few
seconds before starting the
wash cycle.
Incompartment1:
Detergentforpre-washing (powder)
Incompartment2:
Detergentforwashing
(powder or liquid)
Incompartment3:
Additives(softeners,perfumes,etc.)
Incompartment4:
Bleach and delicate bleach.
Usefultipsabout thedetergentdispenser
It’s important for a good wash
The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is
opened by pull it outwards.
Rememberthat liquiddetergent
is only designed for wash
cycles of up to 60 degrees on
non pre-wash items.
Specialcontainers aresold with
liquid or powder detergents for
placinginside the washer-dryer
drum, these are positioned
according to the instructions
foundinthe detergent box
Never use hand wash
detergent,because it may form
too much foam, which could
damagethe washer-dryer.
Detergentsthatare specifically
formulated for both hand and
machine wash are an
exception.
One last secret: when washing
with cold water, always reduce
theamountofdetergentyouuse:
it dissolves less easily in cold
water than in hot water, so part
of it would be wasted.
Cuttingcostsefficiently A guide to environmentally
friendly and economic use
of your appliance.
MAXIMISETHE LOADSIZE
Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended
maximum load size.
SAVE up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads.
DO YOU NEED TO PRE-WASH?
For heavily soiled laundry only!
SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT
selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry.
ISA HOT WASH REQUIRED?
Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to
reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme.
SAVE up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme.
BEFORE USING A DRYING PROGRAMME ...
SAVE energy and time by selecting the highest suitable spin speed to reduce the water
content in laundry before using a drying programme.
The detergent dispenser can be
removed and cleaned: pull it outwards,
as indicated in the figure.Then leave it
under running water for a few minutes.
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Bleach cycle
If bleaching is necessary, the
extracase 4(provided) mustbe
inserted into compartment 1of
thedetergent dispenser.
When pouring in the bleach,be
carefulnot toexceed the"max"
level indicated on the central
pivot (see illustration).
Theuse ofthe additionalbleach
container excludes the
possibilityof usingthepre-wash
cycle. Traditional bleach can
only be used on sturdy white
fabrics, whereas delicate
bleach can be used for
coloured fabrics, synthetics
and for wool.
You cannot bleach with the
“Silk” programme and with the
“special programmes” (see
page4).
Should you wish to bleach
separately,pourthe bleachinto
extra compartment 4and set
the light rinse .
Therinselevel should be setto
Medium or High (see page 3).
When bleaching during a
normal wash cycle,pourinthe
detergentand additivesinto the
special compartments (see
tableonpage4),set thedesired
programmeandselect thestain
erase option.

Instructions for installation and use
The washer-dryer fails to
fill with water.
Is the hose correctly
connected to the tap?
Is there a water shortage ?
There could be work in
progress in your building or
street.
Is there sufficient water
pressure? The autoclave
maybe malfunctioning.
Is the tap filter clean? If the
water is very calcareous, or
if work has recently been
carried out on the water
piping, the tap filter could be
clogged with particles and
debris.
Is the rubber hose kinked?
The tract of the rubber hose
bringing water to washer-
dryer must be as straight as
possible. Make sure it is not
squashed or kinked.
Thewasher-dryer
continuouslyfillsand
drains water.
Isthe drain hosepositioned
too low? It must be installed
ata height ranging from60 to
100cm.
Is the end of the hose
immersed in water?
Does the wall drainage
system have a breather
pipe? If the problem persists
even after these checks, turn
the water supply off the
machine and call for
assistance.
Ifyou live onan upperfloorof
your building, there may be a
problemwithyourdrain trap.
To solve this problem, a
special valve must be
installed.
Before calling,read the following
Troubleshooting
In most cases, when your washer-dryer fails to work, the problems arising can
be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling for
assistance, always check these points.
Thewasher-dryerfails to
start.
Istheplugcorrectlyinserted
intothesocket? It couldhave
beenmovedwhilstcleaning.
Is there electricity in the
house?
A circuit breaker may have
switched off as a result of too
many electrical appliances
working at the same time. Or
maybeduetoa generalfailure
inyourentirearea.
Is the washer-dryer door
closedproperly?
For safety reasons, the
washer-dryer cannot work if
the door is open or not shut
properly.
Is the On/Off button
pressed?
Ifitis,thenaprogrammedstart
hasbeen set.
Has the Start/Reset button
been pressed?
Ifitis,thenaprogrammedstart
hasbeen set.
Is the water supply turned
on? For safety reasons, if the
washer-dryer does not load
water, it cannot start a wash
cycle.
RIGHT WRONG
Turn off the water
supply after use.
This will eliminate
the possibility of
leakage.
Always leave the
appliance door ajar
to avoid bad odours.
Clean the
appliance’s
exteriors gently.
To clean the
exteriors and the
rubber parts of the
appliance, always
use a soft cloth
dipped in warm and
soapy water.
Leave the washer-dryer
plugged in while
cleaning.
Even during maintenance,
the appliance should
always be unplugged.
Use solvents and
aggressive abrasives.
Never use solvents or
abrasives to clean the
external and rubber parts
of the washer-dryer.
Neglect the detergent
dispenser.
It is removable and can
easily be cleaned by
leaving it under running
water.
Go on holiday without
thinking about her.
Before leaving, always
make sure that the
washer-dryer is
unplugged and that the
water supply is turned off.
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Simple: with the new Indesit technology, you need less than
half of it, to get good results on twice as much!
This is why you cannot see the water through the door:
because there is little, very little of it, to respect the
environment yet without renouncing maximum cleanliness.
And, on top of that, you are also saving electricity.
But where did all the water go?

Instructions for installation and use
Model WDE 12
Dimensions width 59,5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 53,5 cm
Capacity from 1 to 5 kg for the wash programme; from 1 to 4 kg for the drying programme
Electrical
connections voltage 230/240 Volt 50 Hz
maximum absorbed power 1850 W
Water connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)
drum capacity 46 litre
Spinning speed up to 1200 rpm
Control programs
in compliance with
IEC regulation 456
programme 3; temperature 60°C; rinsing level ;
wash Intensity ; carried out with 5 kg load.
drying: run with a 2.5 kg load, setting the type of drying .
This appliance conforms with the following E.E.C. directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent
modifications
Too much foam.
Isthe detergent appropriate
for machine washing?
Check whether the definition
onitslabel reads“formachine
wash” or “hand and machine
wash”, or any other similar
wording.
Is the correct amount being
used? Anexcessiveamount
of detergent, besides
producing too much foam,
does not guarantee a more
effective wash, and causes
scalingin the internal parts of
theappliance.
The washer-dryer does
not dry.
Checkwhether:
the plug has been correctly
insertedintothe socket;there
iselectricity inyour home;the
appliancedoor hasbeen shut
properly; a delayed start (if
available) has not been
selected;thedryingmode has
been selected.
The washer-dryer doesn't
dry properly.
Check whether:
the end of the drain hose is
underwater;thedrainpumpis
obstructed; the advice given
on the maximum loads has
beentaken; thewater taphas
beenturned on.
If, despite all checks, the
washer-dryer fails to function
and the problem persists, call
your nearest authorised
Customer Service Centre,
providing the following
information:
- thenature of malfunction
- themodeltype no.(Mod.....)
- the serial number (S/N ....)
Thisinformationcanbefound on
the data plate situated at the
back of the washer-dryer.
Is there space between the
machine and adjacent
units? If it is not a built-in
model, the washer-dryer will
oscillate a bit during the spin
cycle. A few cm of space
should therefore be left
aroundit.
The washer-dryer leaks.
Is the metal ring of the inlet
hose properly attached?
Turn off the water supply,
unplug the appliance and try
tightening its attachment
withoutforcingit.
Is the detergent dispenser
obstructed? Remove and
wash it under tap water.
Is the drain hose well
attached?Turn off the water
supply, unplug the appliance
and try tightening its
attachment.
Is the drain hose kinked?
The tract of the drain hose
must be as straight as
possible.Make surethe drain
hose is not squashed or
kinked.
Is the washer-dryer’s drain
duct clogged? Is there an
extension of the drain hose?
If so, is it positioned
incorrectly, blocking the
water flow?
Excessive vibration
during the spin cycle.
Havealltransit screws been
removed during instal-
lation? See the following
page on installation
procedures.
Has the washer-dryer been
levelled correctly? The
levelling of the appliance
should be checked
periodically. Adjust the feet
and check them with a level.
The washer-dryer does
not drain or spin.
Does the selected
programme incorporates
water draining? Some
programmes stop at the end
of the wash cycles and
draining will have to be
selected manually.
Is the “Easy ironing"
function -where provided -
selected? Complete the
programme by pressing the
select button.
Is the drain pump clogged?
To check it, turn off the water
supply, unplug the washer-
dryer and follow the
instructions on page 13, or
call for technical assistance.
Technical characteristics
Alwaysget
assistancefrom
authorised
techniciansand
always insist on
original spare parts.
10

Instructions for installation and use
When the new
washer-dryerarrives
Installationand removal
Whether new or just transported to a new house,
installation is extremely important for the correct
functioning of your washer-dryer.
Connecting the drain hose
The drain hose (hooked pipe) is
securedtotherearofthemachine
by support clips and may be
routedtorightorleftasrequired.
The hook to be used in case the drain
hose ends at a height below 60 cm.
Thedrain hoseshould beplaced
in a stand pipe with a minimum
internal diameter of 38 mm (1½
inches)oritcanbepositionedover
a sink or it can be connected as
shown in Fig. A. The height of
stand pipe or sink should be
between 60 and 100 cm (24 and
40 inches). Care must be taken
that the hose is not obstructed,
twisted, submerged or kinked. If
the hose is connected with an
airtightjoining,provisionshouldbe
madetopreventsyphoning.
The guide for draining into tubs and
sinks.
Fig. A
Electric connection
Your appliance is now supplied
with a 13 amp fused plug it can
bepluggedinto a13ampsocket
for immediate use. Before using
the appliance please read the
instructionsbelow.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS
SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A
QUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN.
Replacingthefuse:
When replacing a faulty fuse, a
13 amp ASTA approved fuse to
BS1362shouldalwaysbeused,
andthefusecover re-fitted.Ifthe
fuse cover is lost, the plug must
not be used until a replacement
isobtained.
Replacementfuse covers:
If a replacement fuse cover is
fitted, it must be of the correct
colour as indicated by the
coloured marking or the colour
thatisembossedinwords onthe
baseof theplug. Replacements
can be obtained directly from
yournearest Service Depot.
Afterremovingtheappliancefrom
its packaging, check that it is
intact. If in doubt, contact a
qualifiedtechnicianimmediately.
The inside of the machine is
supported,fortransportation,by
fourscrewsonthebackpanel.
Before using the washer-dryer,
removethescrews,removethe
spacerstogetherwith therubber
tubesattachedto them(keeping
all the parts) and use the plastic
plugsprovidedto fillinthe holes.
Important:Usethecap(provided)
to close the 3 holes which housed
thestoppin,situatedintheright-hand
part of the lower back of the
washer-dryer.
Levelling
Thewasher-dryermustbelevelled
appropriatelyinordertoguarantee
its correct functioning.To level the
appliance, the front feet must be
adjusted; the angle of inclination,
measuredaccordingtotheworktop,
mustnotexceed2°.Whenplaced
oncarpet,makesuretheventilation
isnotreduced.
The front feet are adjustable.
Connection to the water
mains
Both hot and cold water supplies
arepreferableandtheyshouldbe
between 34.5kN/m²(5lb/in²) and
1034.2kN/m²(150lb/in²)pressure.
Thehosehavingtheredendfitting
should be encountered between
the hot supply and the threaded
connectionadjacenttotheletterH
on the rear of the machine. The
hosehavingthewhiteendfittings
shouldbeconnectedbetweenthe
cold supply and the threaded
connectionadjacenttotheletterC
on the rear of the machine.
Remember to insert a sealing
washer at each connection to
ensure watertight joints. Do not
overtighten the connections by
usingtools-handtightissufficient
topreventleaks.Itisgenerallymore
convenienttohavethesesupplies
away from the sink taps. Where
no suitable hot water supply is
availableoritdoesnotmeetthese
requirements,bothinlethosesmay
be connected to a cold supply by
using two taps etc., or a «T»
junctionontheplumbinghowever,
useofcoldwateronlywillincrease
programmetimes.
Note: the maximum temperature
shouldnotexceed70°C(158°F).
The rubber gasket .
Connect the inlet hose to the
threaded connector on the
machinerear.
Water pipe inlet at the top right.
Warning!
The company denies all
liability if and when these
norms are not respected.
Plastic bags, expanded
styrofoam, nails and other
packaging parts are not
children’s toys, and are
potentially dangerous.
Retain the transit screws,
spacers and washers.
Should you move house
then these should be
replaced to support the
inside of the machine to
prevent damage when
transporting the machine.
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Instructions for installation and use
12
Removing the plug:
If your appliance has a non-
rewireablemouldedplugandyou
shouldwishtore-routethemains
cable through partitions, units
etc.,please ensurethat either:
the plug is replaced by a fused
13 ampere re-wearable plug
bearingtheBSImarkofapproval.
or:
themains cableis wireddirectly
into a 13 amp cable outlet,
controlled by a switch, (in
compliancewithBS5733) which
isaccessiblewithout movingthe
appliance.
Disposing of the plug:
Ensure that before disposing of
theplugitself,youmakethepins
unusable so that it cannot be
accidentally inserted into a
socket.
Instructions for connecting
cable to an alternative plug:
Important: the wires in the
mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following
code:
Green &Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the
leadmaynotcorrespondwiththe
colouredmarkings identifyngthe
terminalsinyourplug,proceedas
follows:
Connect Green & Yellow wire to
terminal marked Eor or
colouredGreenorGreen&Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal
markedLor colouredRed.
Connect Blue wire to terminal
marked NorcolouredBlack.
Ifa13ampplug(BS1363)isused
itmustbefittedwitha
13amp fuse, eitherin the plugor
adaptororatthedistributionboard.
If you are in any doubt the
electricalsupplytoyourmachine,
consult a qualified electrician
beforeuse.
How to connect an alternati-
ve plug:
Thewires in thismains leadare
colouredin accordancewith the
followingcode:
BLUE NEUTRAL(N)
BROWN LIVE(L)
GREEN&YELLOW EARTH(E)
Disposing of the appliance:
Whendisposingoftheappliance
please remove the plug by
cuttingthe mainscable asclose
aspossibletotheplug bodyand
disposeofitasdescribedabove.
GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
13 ampere fuse
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP

Instructions for installation and use
13
Treat your machine well and it will provide
many years of trouble free service
Your washer-dryer is a reliable companion in life and on the job. It is just as important for you to keep it in
shape.
Your washer-dryer is designed
to provide reliable service over
manyyears. Afew simplesteps
will help to prolong its life and
avoid problems. It is advisable,
to turn off water taps when the
machine is not to be used, this
protectsthe hoses, etc.
If the water in your area is too
hard, use a deliming product
(water is hard if it often leaves
whitish stains around taps or
drains,especially ofbath tubs.
Formoreaccurateinformationas
to the type of water in your
system, call the local water
worksor alocalplumber).
Pockets must always be
emptied removing even pins,
badges and any other hard
object.
The washer-dryer exterior
should be cleaned with a rag
dipped in lukewarm water and
soap.
Neverexaggerate withdoses.
Normal detergents already
containdeliming agents. Onlyif
the water is particularly hard,
that is, rich in lime content, do
we recommend the use of a
specific product at every wash.
A periodical wash cycle with a
dose of a deliming product,
without detergents or washing,
may prove useful.
Never use too much detergent
or additives because this could
cause an excess amount of
foam, scaling and possible
damageto thecomponentparts
of your washer-dryer.
When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose.
The washer-dryer comes equipped with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any cleaning or maintenance.
Small objects may accidentally fall into the pump: coins, hair clips, loose buttons and other small items. To avoid
possible damage, they are withheld in an accessible pre-chamber, situated at the lower end of the pump.
It is important to wash
the detergent dispenser
regularly.
Topreventdriedwashing
powderfrom
accumulating,placethe
dispenserunderrunning
water for a few minutes.
Do not forget to empty all pockets: small objects can
cause damage to your washer-dryer.
Attention: Before attempting to examine this pre-chamber, first
ensure that the machine has finished its programme and is empty.
Unplug the machine, as with any maintenance.
To gain access gently ease down the top of the plinth panel situated at
the base of the machine, with a screwdriver etc, to release it. Then
ease the top edge forward to allow it to be lifted clear (Fig. 1). Place
a shallow dish or tray below the cover of the pre-chamber to catch
the small amount of water present. Release the cover by turning anti-
clockwise (Fig. 2). Ensure that the cover is securely replaced.
Re-fit the plinth cover by inserting the hooks on its lower edge into
the slots and ease the top edge back into position.
The water inlet hose
Check the rubber hose at least once a year. If you see any cracks, replace it immediately. When you use your washer-dryer,
water pressure is very strong and a cracked tube could easily split open.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Easy Care and Maintenance

Instructions for installation and use 14
Your safety and that of
your family
Importantforthesafeuseofyourwasher-dryer
Your washer-dryer has been built in compliance
with the strictest international safety regulations.
To protect you and all your family.
Read these instructions and all
the information in this manual
carefully:they are an important
source, not only of numerous
useful tips, but also of vital
information on safety, use and
maintenance.
1. themachineshouldnotbe
installed in an outdoor
environment, not even
when a roof shelters the
area,becauseitmay bevery
dangerous to leave it
exposed to rain and
thunderstorms.
2. It must only be used by
adults and exclusively for
washing clothes following
the instructions provided in
thismanual.
3. Shouldit have tobe moved,
proceedwith thehelpof two
or three people and handle
it with the utmost care.
Never try to do this alone,
because the appliance is
very heavy.
4. Before loading the washer-
dryer,make sure the drum
is empty.
5. Never touch the washer-
dryer when barefoot or
with wet or damp hands
or feet.
6. Never use extensions or
multiple plugs, which are
particularly dangerous in
humid environments. The
power supply cable must
never be bent or
dangerously compressed.
7. Never open the detergent
dispenser while the
appliance is functioning;
do not use hand wash
detergent because the
abundance of foam could
damageitsinternalparts.
8. Never pull on the supply
cableor thewasher-dryerto
disconnect it from the wall
socket: it is extremely
dangerous.
9. While the appliance is
functioning, do not touch
the drain water as it could
reach very high
temperatures. The
appliance door, during
wash cycles, tends to
become hot; ensure that
children do no touch it.
Never force the washer-
dryer door because this
could damage the safety
lock which prevents
accidentalopeningwhenthe
machineis working. Allowa
fewminutesat theendof the
program for the lock to
release.
10. In caseofmalfunctio-ning,
first close the water tap
and unplug the appliance
from the wall socket; do
not under any
circumstances touch
internal parts in order to
attemptrepairs.
11. If you interrupt a Wash
Programme before its
end, then the water and
clothes may be hot. The
water level may also be
above the door, see
instruction for draining
the machine before you
open the door and handle
with caution .
12.During theTumble Drying
programmeand atits end,
the clothes and drum of
the machine may be hot,
handle with caution and
do not touch the drum.
Ionlywantanauthorised
specialisedtechnicianwith
original Indesitspareparts!
How to change the power supply cable
The power supply cable must only be replaced by one of our authorised Service Engineers.

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