Indesit EWC 91083 User manual

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Contents
Installation, 2-3
Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data
Care and maintenance, 4
Cutting off the water or electricity supply
Cleaning the washing machine
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose
Precautions and tips, 5
General safety
Disposal
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
Fast daily cycles
Personalisation, 9
Setting the temperature
Setting the spin speed
Functions
Detergents and laundry, 10
Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Garments requiring special care
Load balancing system
Troubleshooting, 11
Service, 12
EWC 91083
Instructions for use
WASHING MACHINE
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Installation
!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.
!Read these instructions carefully: they contain
vital information relating to the safe installation
and operation of the appliance.
Unpacking and levelling
Unpacking
1. Remove thewashingmachine fromits packaging.
2. Make sure that the washing machine has not
been damaged during the transportation process.
If it has been damaged, contact the retailer and do
notproceed anyfurther with theinstallationprocess.
3. Remove the 4pro-
tective screws (used
during transportation)
and the rubber washer
with the corresponding
spacer, located on the
rear part of the applian-
ce (see figure).
4. Close off the holes using the plastic plugs
provided.
5. Keep all the parts in a safe place: you will need
them again if the washing machine needs to be
moved to another location.
!Packaging materials should not be used as
toys for children.
Levelling
1. Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy
floor, without resting it up against walls, furniture
cabinets or anything else.
2. If the floor is not per-
fectly level, compensa-
te for any unevenness
by tightening or loo-
sening the adjustable
front feet (see figure);
the angle of inclination,
measured in relation to
the worktop, must not
exceed 2°.
Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with
stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive
noise and prevent it from shifting while it is ope-
rating. If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the
feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient venti-
lation space underneath the washing machine.
Connecting the electricity and wa-
ter supplies
Connecting the water inlet hose
1. Connect the supply
pipe by screwing it to
a cold water tap using
a ¾ gas threaded con-
nection (see figure).
Before performing the
connection, allow the
water to run freely until
it is perfectly clear.
2. Connect the inlet
hose to the washing
machine by screwing
it onto the correspon-
ding water inlet of the
appliance, which is si-
tuated on the top right-
hand side of the rear
part of the appliance
(see figure).
3. Make sure that the hose is not folded over
or bent.
!The water pressure at the tap must fall within
the values indicated in the Technical details table
(see next page).
!If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a
specialised shop or an authorised technician.
!Never use second-hand hoses.
!Use the ones supplied with the machine.

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65 - 100 cm
Connecting the drain hose
Connect the drain
hose, without bending
it, to a drainage duct or
a wall drain located at a
height between 65 and
100 cm from the floor;
alternatively, rest it on
the side of a washba-
sin or bathtub, faste-
ning the duct supplied
to the tap (see figure).
The free end of the
hose should not be
underwater.
!We advise against the use of hose extensions;
if it is absolutely necessary, the extension must
have the same diameter as the original hose and
must not exceed 150 cm in length.
Electrical connections
Before plugging the appliance into the electricity
socket, make sure that:
•the socket is earthed and complies with all
applicable laws;
•thesocketisabletowithstandthemaximum
power load of the appliance as indicated in the
Technical data table (see opposite);
•thepowersupplyvoltagefallswithinthevalues
indicated in theTechnicaldatatable(see opposite);
•thesocketiscompatiblewiththeplugofthe
washing machine. If this is not the case, repla-
ce the socket or the plug.
!The washing machine must not be installed
outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely
dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to
rain, storms and other weather conditions.
!When the washing machine has been installed,
the electricity socket must be within easy reach.
!Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.
!The cable should not be bent or compressed.
!The power supply cable must only be replaced
by authorised technicians.
Warning!Thecompanyshallnotbeheldresponsible
in theevent thattheseregulations arenotrespected.
The first wash cycle
Once the appliance has been installed, and
before you use it for the first time, run a wash
cycle with detergent and no laundry, using the
wash cycle 2.
Technical data
Model EWC 91083
Dimensions width 59.5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 60 cm
Capacity from 1 to 9 kg
Electrical
connections please refer to the technical
data plate fixed to the machine
Water
connection
maximum pressure
1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure
0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 62 litres
Spin speed up to 1000 rotations per minute
Test wash
cycles in
accordan-
ce with
regulation
1061/2010
and
1015/2010
Programme 15:
Eco Cotton 60°C.
Programme 15:
Eco Cotton 40°C.
This appliance conforms to
the following EC Directives:
- 2004/108/EC dated
03/05/89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility)
- 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
- 2006/95/EC Low Voltage)

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Care and maintenance
Cutting off the water and electri-
city 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 pre-
vent leaks.
•Unplugthewashingmachinewhencleaning
it and during all maintenance work.
Cleaning the washing machine
The outer parts and rubber components of the
appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth
soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use
solvents or abrasives.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
Remove the dispenser
by raising it and pul-
ling it out (see figure).
Wash it under running
water; this operation
should be repeated
frequently.
Caring for the door and drum of
your appliance
•Alwaysleavetheportholedoorajarinorder
to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-clea-
ning pump which does not require any mainte-
nance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins
or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber which
protects the pump, situated in its bottom part.
!Make sure the wash cycle has finished and
unplug the appliance.
To access the pre-chamber:
1. using a screwdri-
ver, remove the cover
panel on the lower
front part of the wa-
shing machine (see
figure);
2. unscrew the lid
by rotating it anti-
clockwise (see figu-
re): a little water may
trickle out. This is
perfectly normal;
3. clean the inside thoroughly;
4. screw the lid back on;
5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks
are securely in place before you push it onto
the appliance.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If
there are any cracks, it should be replaced
immediately: during the wash cycles, water
pressure is very strong and a cracked hose
could easily split open.
!Never use second-hand hoses.

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Precautions and tips
!This washing machine was designed and constructed in
accordance with international safety regulations. The fol-
lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must
therefore be read carefully.
General safety
• Thisappliancewasdesignedfordomesticuseonly.
•This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• The washing machine must only be used by adults, in
accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.
• Donottouchthemachinewhenbarefootorwithwetor
damp hands or feet.
• Donotpullonthepowersupplycablewhenunplugging
the appliance from the electricity socket. Hold the plug and
pull.
•Do not open the detergent dispenser drawer while the
machine is in operation.
• Donottouchthedrainedwaterasitmayreachextremely
high temperatures.
• Neverforcetheportholedoor.Thiscoulddamagethesafety
lock mechanism designed to prevent accidental opening.
• Iftheappliancebreaksdown,do notunderany circum-
stances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to
repair it yourself.
• Alwayskeepchildrenwellawayfromtheappliancewhile
it is operating.
• Thedoorcanbecomequitehotduringthewashcycle.
• Iftheappliancehastobemoved,workinagroupoftwo
or three people and handle it with the utmost care. Never
try to do this alone, because the appliance is very heavy.
• Beforeloading laundry intothe washingmachine, make
sure the drum is empty.
Disposal
• Disposingofthepackagingmaterials:observelocalregu-
lations so that the packaging may be re-used.
•The European Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, requires that old
household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in
the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old applian-
ces must be collected separately in order to optimise the
recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and
reduce the impact on human health and the environment.
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product
reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of
the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers
should contact their local authority or retailer for information
concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.