Indesit W 83 T User manual

Washing machine
Instructions for installation and use
W 83 T

Herearethe11topicsexplained inthismanual.Read,learnand
have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better
wash,moreeasilyandmakingyourwashingmachinelastlonger.
Quick guide
1. Installation and removal (p. 10)
Installation,afterdeliveryortransport,isthemostimportantoperation
forthecorrectfunctioningofyourwashing machine. Always check:
1. Thatthe electric system conformstoregulations;
2. Thattheinlet and draining pipes areconnectedcorrectly.
Never use pipes that have already been used.
3. Thatthewashingmachine is levelled properly; something
worth checking to aid the performance of your
washingmachine;
4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from
the back of the washing machine;
2. What goes in your washing machine and how
to start it (p. 2)
A correct distribution of your laundry is vital to the successful
outcomeofthewash and the life ofthewashingmachine.Learnall
the tips and secrets to dividing your linen:colour, type of fabric.
3. Guide to understanding labels (p. 5)
Thesymbolsonthelabelsofyourgarmentsareeasytounderstand
and equally important for the success of your wash. The guide
includessimple instructions tohelpyou choose therighttempera-
ture, wash cycles and ironing methods.
4. Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 6)
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 washing machine offers you helpful advice
allowing you to wash wool even better than an expert laundress
would by hand.
5. The detergent dispenser (p. 7)
How to use the detergent dispenser.
6. Understanding the control panel (p. 3)
Washing machine’s control panel is very simple.It has only a few
essential buttons to help you choose any type of wash cycle,
rangingfromthemost energetic,capableofcleaningamechanic’s
overalls,tothe most delicatefor wool.Familiarisingyourselfwith it
will help you get the best out of your wash while helping your
washing machine 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,detergents and possibleadditives. Choose theright
programme and you will get better results with your wash while
saving time, water and energy, day after day.
8. Care and maintenance (p. 11)
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.
9. Problems and solutions (p. 8 and 9)
Beforecallinga technician, read these 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.
10. Technical characteristics (p. 9)
Hereinare the technicalfeaturesof your washingmachine: model
type number, electric and water specifications, size, capacity,
speedof the spincycle and compliancewith Italian andEuropean
regulations.
11. Safety for you and your family (p. 12)
Here you will find the necessary safety guidelines, and it is
important for you to read this section carefully.
1 Instructions for installation and use

Whatgoesinyourwasher?
Before washing,you cando agreat dealto ensurebetter results.Divide yourgarments
according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines.
Beforewashing.
Divide your washing according
to the type of fabric and colour
fastness.
Emptyallpockets(coins,paper,
moneyand small obejects)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.
Starting the washer
Starting your washing machine
in the right way is important for
thequality of your wash,tohelp
prevent future problems and
enhancelifeexpectancyofyour
appliance. Once you have
loaded your washing machine
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.
4.Selectorknob Ais positioned
on one of the symbols (Stop/
Reset).
Choosethedesiredprogramme
The programme is selected
accordingtothetypeofgarments
thatneedtobewashed.Tochoose
aprogramme,refertothetableon
page 4. Turn knob Auntil the
selected programme is aligned
with the mark on the knob, turn
knobBtothedesiredtemperatu-
re settings, if necessary use
buttonsD, E andlastly, presson/
offbuttonF(Iposition).
Afterinstalling yournewwashing machine,starta wash
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
accordingto fabricand
colour, is very important
for good results
Attheendof the wash cycle...
Waitapproximately 3 minutes.
Thenturnthe washing machine
off by pressing on-off button F
(Oposition).You can now open
the washing machine door
safely.After havingremoved the
freshly cleaned washing, leave
the door open to allow air
circulationinside the drum.
Alwaysdisconnect electricity at
thesocketandturnoffthewater
supply.
Remember that, in the event
of a power failure, or should
the washing machine 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.
Instructions for installation and use 2
M
Bigandsmall happily
together.
This washing machine has a
specialelectroniccontrol device
for even distribution: before the
spin cycle starts, this device
allowsthegarmentstopositions
themselves, to minimise noise
and vibrations during the spin
cycle.

G
A
B
F
C
DE
On-off
When button F is pressed, the
washing machine is switched
on, when it is not the machine
is switched off.
Turning the appliance off
does not cancel the selected
programme.
The on-off lamp
Lamp G flashes when the
appliance is switched on and
awaitingaprogrammetobeset.
A steady light means the
appliance has accepted the
selectedprogramme.
Anti-crease
Thisfunction(representedbythe
symbol ) interrupts the wash
programme,keepingthewashing
soakinginwaterbefore draining.
Itisonlyenabledin programmes
for synthetic fabrics, silk and
curtains. It is very useful,
becauseitpreventsdelicateand
synthetic fabrics from creasing
(for example, when you cannot
take the washing out at the end
of the wash cycle but only a few
hourslater).Theprogrammecan
be completed by turning knob A
one notch. In the case of
synthetic fabrics, should you
preferdrainingratherthanaspin
cycle,turnknobAuntilyouhave
selectedthesymbol (Drain).
Here I’m in command
Understandingthecontrol panel
Making the right choice is important. And it’s easy.
Programme selector knob
Usethisknobtoselectthewash
programme.
Turnthis knob clockwise only.
To select a programme, you
should turn the knob so that the
symbol/number ofthedesired
programme is in line with the
pointerontheknob.
Now press on/off button F
(positionI),pilotlamp Gwillstart
flashing.
After 5", the setting will be
accepted, pilot lamp Gwill stop
flashing(stayinglit)andthewash
cyclewillbegin.
Should you wish to interrupt the
programme in progress or set a
new one, select one of the
symbols (Stop/Reset)andwait
5" : when the cancellation has
been accepted, pilot lamp G
flashes,andyoucanthenturnthe
applianceoff.
Afterthewashcyclehasbeenset
and accepted by the washing
machine, turning the knob will
have no effect (except for when
it is on position Stop/Reset).
Temperature control knob
Itisusedtosetthewashtempe-
rature in the recommended
programmetableonpag.4.Italso
allows you to reduce the tempe-
rature recommended for the
selectedprogramme,andevento
set a cold wash cycle ( ).
Detergent dispenser
It is divided into three
compartments:
1.Detergentfor pre-wash;
2.Detergent for the main cycle
wash;
3.Fabricconditioner.
Slow spin
Use this button to reduce the
spinningspeed from 800 to400
rpm for the cotton and linen
programmes and from 700 to
400 rpm for the synthetic
fabricsprogrammes.
Rapid wash
This button reduces the length
of the wash programme by
about 30%. It cannot be used
with special programmes (see
page 4) or those for wool and
silk.
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The detergent dispenser is here.

Type of fabric and degree of soil Programme
knob Temperature knob Detergent for
prewash
Detergent
for wash Fabric softener Length of the cycle
(minutes)
Description of wash cycle
COTTON
Exceptionally soiled whites (sheets,
tablecloths, etc.) 1 90°C ◆◆◆
165 Prewash cycle, wash cycle at 90°C, rinse
cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles
Exceptionally soiled whites (sheets,
tablecloths, etc.) 2 90°C ◆◆
145 Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles
Heavily soiled whites and fast colours 3 60°C ◆◆
130 Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles
Slightly soiled whites and delicate
colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.) 4 40°C ◆◆95 Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles
Rinse cycles ◆Rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles
Spin cycle Draining and final spin cycle
Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme
SYNTHETICS
Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics
(baby linen, etc.) 5 60°C ◆◆
100 Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles, anti-
crease or delicate spin cycle
Delicate colour synthetics
(all types of slightly soiled garments) 6 40°C ◆◆70 Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles, anti-
crease or delicate spin cycle
Delicate colour synthetics (all types of
slightly soiled garments)7 30°C ◆◆30 Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles and
delicate spin cycle
Rinse cycles ◆Rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin
cycel
Fabric softener ◆Rinse cycles with automatic introduction of
softener, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle
Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme
DELICATES
Hand wash 8 40°C ◆◆60 Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles and
delicate spin cycle
Particularly delicate garments and
fabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.) 9 30°C ◆◆50 Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles, anti-
crease or draining
Rinse cycles ◆Rinse cycles, anti-crease or draining
Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle
Draining Draining
Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme
A programme for all seasons
What are you washing today?
Instructions for installation and use 4
Daily wash Your washer has a programme available for the washing of lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time.
By setting programme 7 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, select one of the symbols (Stop/Reset) and wait for at least 5 seconds.
Special programme
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.

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
Learnthe meaningof thesesymbolsand youwill getbetter
results, your garments will last longer resulting in an
improvedwash.
AlloverEurope, garment labels
containmessagesexpressedin
small yet important symbols.
Understanding them is very
important if you want to get
better results and treat your
garmentsthe way they deserve
tobe treated.
These symbols are divided in
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 washing machine.
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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Usefultips
Never use your washing
machinetowash...torn,fraying
or non-hemmed linen. If it is
absolutelyneccessary,place itin
abagforprotection.Donotwash
colouredlinenwithwhites.
Watchtheweight!
For best results, do not exceed
the weight limits stated below
(figures show weight of dry
garments):
- Resistant fabrics:
5,5 kg maximum
- Synthetic fabrics:
2.5 kg maximum
- Delicate fabrics:
2 kg maximum
- Pure new wool:
1 kg maximum
Howtowash 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 load anything
else inside the appliance, this
will ensure that the overall
weightdoesnot exceed the half
load. Remember to use the
specific programme 9which
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.
You can washquilted coats and
wind-cheaters, too, if they are
padded with goose or duck
down. Do not load more than
2-3 kg and never load 5,5 kg.
Repeat rinse once or twice
usingthe gentle spin.
How much does it weigh?
1sheet400-500gr.
1pillowcase150-200gr.
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
washing machine or other
garments during the wash. To
minimisethe risk, place hooksin
thepocketandfastenwithsafety
pins.
Holidays: unplug the
appliance.
It is recommended that you
shouldunplugthemachinefrom
thesocket and turnoffthewater
supply. Leave the door ajar to
allow air circulation to the draw
andthedoorgasketarea.Thiswill
preventunpleasantodours.
Instructions for installation and use 6
For best results, we
recommend you use a
specific detergent, taking
carenottowashmorethan
1kg of laundry.
WOOLCYCLE

You must follow the dosage
recommendations provided by
themanufacturerswhenadding
detergent or fabric conditioner.
Doseswillvary according to the
wash load, the water hardness
andhowsoiled the washing is.
Experience will help you select
the right dosage almost
automatically:itwillbecomeyour
secret.
Ensure no overfilling when
adding fabric conditioner in
compartment 3.
The washing machine automa-
tically adds the softener to the
washineach programme.
Liquid detergent is poured into
compartment 2just a few
seconds before starting the
wash cycle.
Rememberthatliquiddetergent
is only designed for wash
cycles of up to 60 degrees on
non pre-wash items.
Incompartment 1:
Detergentfor pre-washing(powder)
Incompartment 2:
Detergentfor washing
(powder or liquid)
Incompartment 3:
Additives(softeners,perfumes, etc.)
Usefultipsabout thedetergentdispenser
It’s important for a good wash
The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is
opened by pull it outwards.
Specialcontainersaresoldwith
liquid or powder detergents for
placing inside the washing
machine drum, these are
positioned according to the
instructions found in the
detergentbox
Never use hand wash
detergent,because it mayform
too much foam, which could
damagethe washing machine.
Detergentsthat arespecifically
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.
MAXIMISETHELOAD SIZE
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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Thewashing machine
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 washing
machine must be as straight
as possible. Make sure it is
not squashed or kinked.
Theprogramme selector
knobkeeps turning?
Wait a few minutes for the
drain pump to empty the
tub, switch the washer off,
select one of the symbols
stop/reset , then switch it
backon.Iftheknobcontinues
to turn, call for assistance
because it is showing an
anomaly.
Thewashing machine
continuouslyfillsand
drainswater.
Isthedrainhosepositioned
too low? It must be installed
ata height rangingfrom 60 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 on anupperfloor of
your building, there may be a
problemwithyourdraintrap.
To solve this problem, a
special valve must be
installed.
Before calling,read the following
Troubleshooting
In most cases, when your washing machine 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.
Thewashingmachine
fails to start.
Istheplug correctlyinserted
intothesocket?Itcouldhave
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
maybeduetoageneralfailure
inyourentirearea.
Is the washing machine
doorclosedproperly?
For safety reasons, the
washingmachinecannotwork
if the door is open or not shut
properly.
Is the On/Off button
pressed?
Ifitis,thenaprogrammedstart
hasbeen set.
Is the programmed start
knob,inthecorrect position
for those models
concerned?
Is the water supply turned
on? For safety reasons, if the
washing machine 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 washing
machine 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 washing machine.
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
washing machine 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?

Model W 83 T
Dimensions width 59,5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 52,5 cm
Capacity from 1 to 5,5 kg
Electrical
connections voltage 230/240 Volt 50 Hz
maximum absorbed power 2050 W
Water connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)
drum capacity 40 litre
Spinning speed up to 800 rpm
Control programs in
compliance with
IEC regulation 456
programme 3; temperature 60°C; carried out with 5 kg load.
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.
Isthedetergentappropriate
for machine washing?
Check whether the definition
onitslabelreads“formachine
wash” or “hand and machine
wash”, or any other similar
wording.
Is the correct amount being
used? An excessive amount
of detergent, besides
producing too much foam,
does not guarantee a more
effective wash, and causes
scalingin the internal partsof
theappliance.
If, despite all checks, the
washing machine fails to
function and the problem
persists, call your nearest
authorised Customer Service
Centre, providing the following
information:
- thenature of malfunction
- themodel typeno.(Mod.....)
- the serial number (S/N ....)
Thisinformationcanbefoundon
the data plate situated at the
back of the washing machine.
Is there space between the
machine and adjacent
units? If it is not a built-in
model, the washing machine
will oscillate a bit during the
spincycle. A few cmofspace
should therefore be left
aroundit.
The washing machine
leaks.
Is the metal ring of the inlet
hose properly attached?
Turn off the water supply,
unplug the appliance and try
tightening its attachment
withoutforcing it.
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.Makesure the drain
hose is not squashed or
kinked.
Is the washing machine’s
drain duct clogged? Isthere
an extension of the drain
hose? If so, is it positioned
incorrectly, blocking the
water flow?
Excessive vibration
during the spin cycle.
Havealltransitscrews been
removed durind instal-
lation? See the following
page on installation
procedures.
Has the washing machine
beenlevelledcorrectly?The
levelling of the appliance
should be checked
periodically. Adjust the feet
and check them with a level.
The washing machine
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 “Anti-crease"
function -where provided -
enabled? This function
requiresmanual selection for
draining.
Is the drain pump clogged?
To check it, turn off the water
supply, unplug the washing
machine and follow the
instructions on page 11, or
call for technical assistance.
Technical characteristics
Alwaysget
assistancefrom
authorised
techniciansand
always insist on
original spare parts.
9 Instructions for installation and use

Instructions for installation and use 10
When the new
washer arrives
Installationand removal
Whether new or just transported to a new house,
installation is extremely important for the correct
functioning of your washing machine.
appropriate hook placed on the
upperpartofthebackpanel.
The hook to be used in case the drain
hose ends at a height below 60 cm.
If the drains hose empties into a
tub or sink then fit the plastic gui-
deandsecureittothe tap.
The guide for draining into tubs
and sinks.
The end of the drain hose must
be positioned so that it cannot
becomesubmerged.
Extensions are unadvisable. In
case of absolute need, the
extension must have the same
diameterastheoriginalhoseand
mustnotexceed150cm.Incase
of wall draining pipes, their
efficiency must be checked by a
qualifiedtechnician.Ifthedwelling
is on one of the upper floors of a
building,theremaybedraintrap
problems causing the washing
machinetoloadandunloadwater
continuously.
In order to avoid such an
inconvenience,specialanti-drain
trapvalvesareavailableinshops.
Electric connection
Beforeconnectingtheappliance
totheelectricsocket,besurethat:
1) the electric socket is able to
sustain the appliance’s
maximum power load
indicated on the data plate
and in compliance with the
law;
2) thesupplyvoltageisincluded
withinthevaluesindicatedon
thedataplate;
3) thesocketiscompatiblewith
theappliance’splug.Ifnot,do
notuseadapters,but replace
eitherthesocketortheplug;
4) electrichouseholdappliances
must be equipped with an
“earthing”system.
Afterremovingtheappliancefrom
its packaging, check that it is
intact. If in doubt, contact a
qualifiedtechnicianimmediately.
The inside of the machine is
supported,fortransportation,by
3 screwsonthe backpanel.
Before using the washing
machine, remove the screws,
removethespacerstogetherwith
therubbertubesattachedtothem
(keepingalltheparts)andusethe
plasticplugsprovidedto fillinthe
holes.
Important:Usethecap(provided)
to close the 3 holes which housed
thestoppin,situatedintheright-hand
part of the lower back of the
washingmachine.
Levelling
The washing machine must be
levelled appropriatey in order to
guaranteeitscorrectfunctioning.To
level the appliance, the front feet
must be adjusted; the angle of
inclination,measuredaccordingto
the worktop, must not exceed 2°.
Whenplacedoncarpet,makesure
theventilationisnotreduced.
The front feet are adjustable.
Connection to the water
mains
Connect the supply pipe to the
water mains using a gas 3/4
attachment, fitting the filter and
rubber gasket supplied with the
appliance and ensuring that they
arefimlytightenedtothetaps.The
water supply marked Cmust be
connectedtothecoldwatertap;the
pipemarkedHmustbeconnected
tothehotwatertap.Bothpipesmay
beconnectedtothecoldwatertap
usingthespecialYconnectionwith
multipleattachments,suppliedwith
theappliance.
The rubber gasket .
If the water piping is new or has
been unused for some time, run
the water before making the
connection until it is quite clear.
Rememberthatimpurewatermay
damagethewasher.Connectthe
other end of the pipe to the
appliance,atthetopon theright,
bythewaterconnection.
Water pipe inlet at the top right.
Connecting the drain hose
Therearetwohooks(rightorleft)
on the rear of your washing
machine to which the drain hose
istobefixed.Inserttheotherend
in a stand pipe or place it on the
edge of a sink or tub avoiding
excessive kinks and bending. It
should be placed at a height
ranging from 60 to 100 cm. If it is
necessary to fix the end of the
hoseataheightbelow60cmfrom
theground,itmustbefixedinthe
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.

Treat your machine well and it will provide
many years of trouble free service
Easy Care and Maintenance
Your washing machine is a reliable companion in life and on the job. It is just as important for you to keep it
in shape.
Your washing machine is
designed to provide reliable
service over many years. A few
simplestepswillhelp to prolong
its life and avoid problems. It is
advisable, to turn off water taps
when the machine is not to be
used, this protects the 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,especiallyof bath tubs.
Formoreaccurateinformationas
to the type of water in your
system, call the local water
worksor a local plumber).
Pockets must always be
emptied removing even pins,
badges and any other hard
object.
The washing machine exterior
should be cleaned with a rag
dipped in lukewarm water and
soap.
Neverexaggerate with doses.
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
damagetothecomponentparts
of your washing machine.
When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose.
The washer 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.
Toprevent driedwashing
powderfrom
accumulating,place the
dispenserunder running
water for a few minutes.
Do not forget to empty all pockets: small objects can
cause damage to your washer.
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 washing machine,
water pressure is very strong and a cracked tube could easily split open.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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Your safety and that of
your family
Importantforthesafeuseofyourwashingmachine
Your washer 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. themachine should not be
installed in an outdoor
environment, not even
when a roof shelters the
area,becauseitmaybevery
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 to bemoved,
proceedwiththe help oftwo
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 washing
machine, make sure the
drum is empty.
5. Never touch the washing
machine 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
damageits internal parts.
How to change the power supply cable
The washing machine
power supply cable is
specialandcanbepurchased
exclusively from authorised
Technical Service Centres.
To replace the cable:
1.Makesure thatthemachine
isswitchedoffandunplugged.
2. Remove the covering lid by
unscrewingthetwoscrewsI,and
then pull it towards you [fig. 3].
3. Disconnect the wires from
the radio interference
suppressor F[fig. 4] noting as
to their position (Blue=Nwire;
Brown=L wire) leaving the
earth wire until last .
N.B.: letters L, Nand the
symbol are indicated on the
radio interference suppressor.
4.Removetheupper partofthe
cable slightly from the back
panel of the appliance, pull the
powersupplycableupwardsand
take it out [fig. 5].
To connect the new power
supplycable,reversethepro-
cedure.
Toputthecovering lidbackon,
rest it on the washing machine
[fig. 6] and let it slide forwards
until the hooks situated on the
front slideintothespecialslots
formed into the control panel
andtightenthe screws back on.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6
8. Never pull on the supply
cable or the washing
machine to disconnect it
from the wall socket: it is
extremelydangerous.
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 washing
machine door because
this could damage the
safety lock which prevents
accidentalopeningwhenthe
nachine is working. Allow a
fewminutesattheendof the
program for the lock to
release.
10.In case of malfunctio-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.
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