Indesit IWME 12 User manual

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English,1
Contents
Installation, 2-3-4-5-6-7
Unpacking and levelling
Electric and water connections
The first wash cycle
Technical details
Instructions for the fitter
Washing machine description, -9
Control panel
Leds
Starting and Programmes, 10
Briefly: how to start a programme
Programme ta le
Personalisations, 11
Setting the temperature
Setting the spin speed
Functions
Detergents and laundry, 12
Detergent dispenser
Bleach cycle
Preparing your laundry
Special items
Precautions and advice, 13
General safety
Disposal
Saving energy and respecting the environment
Care and maintenance, 14
Cutting off the water or electricity supply
Cleaning your appliance
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
Caring for your appliance door and drum
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose
Troubleshooting, 15
Service and Guarantee, 16-17-1
Before calling for Assistance
WASHING MACHINE
IWME 12
Instructions for use
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Installation
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for
future reference. Should the appliance e sold,
transferred or moved, make sure the instruction
manual accompanies the washing machine to inform
the new owner as to its operation and features.
Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital
information on installation, use and safety.
Unpacking and levelling
Unpacking
1. Unpack the washing machine.
2. Check whether the washing machine has een
damaged during transport. If this is the case, do not
install it and contact your retailer.
3. Remove the 4
protective screws and
the ru er ush with the
respective spacer,
situated on the rear of
the appliance (see also
the installation leaflet).
NB:The plastic spacers
may fall down inside the
machine once the olt
has een removed, and will not interfere with the
operation of the machine.
4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.
5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the
washing machine needs to e moved to another
location.
Packaging materials are not children's toys.
Levelling
Your machine may make a considera le amount of noise
if the two front feet have not een adjusted correctly.
1. Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor,
without resting it up against walls, furniture ca inets
or other.
2. If the floor is not
perfectly level, compen-
sate for any unevenness
y tightening or
loosening the adjusta le
front feet (see figure);
the angle of inclination,
measured according to
the worktop, must not
exceed 2°.
Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with
sta ility and avoid any vi rations, noise and shifting
during operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose
carpet, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow
enough room for ventilation eneath the washing
machine.
Electric and water connections
Connecting the water inlet hose
1. Insert seal A into the
end of the inlet hose
and screw the latter
onto a cold water tap
with a 3/4 gas threaded
mouth (see figure).
Before making the
connection, allow the
water to run freely until
it is perfectly clear.
2. Connect the other end
of the water inlet hose to
the washing machine,
screwing it onto the
appliance's cold water
inlet, situated on the top
right-hand side on the
rear of the appliance (see
figure).
3. Make sure there are no kinks or ends in the
hose.
The water pressure at the tap must e within the
values indicated in the Technical details ta le
(on the next page).
If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact
a specialist store or an authorised serviceman.
Ensure that the supply taps are allowing water
through. Old taps may seize in the closed position
and thus prevent water reaching the machine.
A
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 the supply voltage is included within the values i
ndicated on the Technical details ta le
(see page 5);
 the socket is compati le 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 e plugged into a 13 amp socket for
immediate use. Before using the appliance please
read the instructions elow.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE
CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Replacing the fuse:
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA
approved fuse to BS 1362 should always e used,
and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is lost,
the plug must not e used until a replacement is
o tained.
Replacement fuse covers:
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must e of
the correct colour as indicated y the coloured
marking or the colour that is em ossed in words on
the ase of the plug. Replacements can e o tained
directly from your nearest Service Depot.
Removing the plug:
If your appliance has a non-rewirea le moulded plug
and you should wish to re-route the mains ca le
through partitions, units etc., please ensure that
either:
the plug is replaced y a fused 13 ampere re-
weara le plug earing the BSI mark of approval.
or:
the mains ca le is wired directly into a 13 amp ca le
outlet, controlled y a switch, (in compliance with
BS 5733) which is accessi le without moving the
appliance.
Disposing of the plug:
Ensure that efore disposing of the plug itself, you
make the pins unusa le so that it cannot e
accidentally inserted into a socket.
Instructions for connecting ca le 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
Connecting the drain hose
Connect the drain hose,
without ending it, to a
draining duct or a wall
drain situated etween
65 and 100 cm from
the floor;
The drain hose may e
connected to an
under-sink trap. Before
connecting the drain
hose from the machine
ensure that any lanks
or remova le ends
have een taken off
the spigot.
If it is place over the
edge of a asin or sink
e sure the free end of
the hose should not e
underwater.
 We advise against the use of hose extensions; in
case of a solute need, the extension must have the
same diameter as the original hose and must not
exceed 150 cm in length.
Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into a
standpipe, that the end does not go down more
than 15cms (6 inches). If the hose is pushed down
too far, this may cause the machine to self -syphon
ie. continuously empty as it is filling.
Electric connection
Before plugging the appliance into the mains
socket, make sure that:
 the socket is earthed and in compliance with the
applica le law;
 the socket is a le to sustain the appliance's
maximum power load indicated in the Technical
details ta le (see page 5);
65 - 100 cm
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As the colours of the wires in the lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifyng
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 e fitted
with a
13 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the
distri ution oard.
If you are in any dou t the electrical supply to your
machine, consult a qualified electrician efore use.
How to connect an alternative plug:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE NEUTRAL (N)
BROWN LIVE (L)
GREEN & YELLOW EARTH (E)
Disposing of the appliance:
When disposing of the appliance please remove the
plug y cutting the mains ca le as close as possi le
to the plug ody and dispose of it as descri ed
a ove.
 The washing machine should not e installed in an
outdoor environment, not even when the area is
sheltered, ecause it may e very dangerous to
leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms.
 When the washing machine is installed, the mains
socket must e within easy reach.
 Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.
 The power supply ca le must never e ent or
dangerously compressed.
 The power supply ca le must only e replaced y
an authorised serviceman.
Warning! The company denies all lia ility if and when
these norms are not respected.
The first wash cycle
Once the appliance has een installed, and efore
you use it for the first time, run a wash cycle with
detergent and no laundry, setting the 90°C
programme without a pre-wash cycle.
GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
13 ampere fuse
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
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Technical details
Model IWME 12
Dimensions
59.5 cm wide
81,5 cm high
54 cm deep
Capacity from 1 to 5,5 kg
Electric
connections
please refer to the technical data plate
fixed to the machine
Water
connections
maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 ar)
minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 ar)
drum capacity 52 litres
Spin speed up to 1200 rpm
Control
programmes
according to
EN 60456
directive
programme 2; temperature 60°C;
run with a load of 5,5 kg.
This appliance is compliant with the
following European Community
Directives:
- 89/336/CEE of 03/05/89
(Electromagnetic Compati ility) and
su sequent amendments
- 2006/95/CE (Low Voltage)
- 2002/96/CE
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