Indesit WE 8 X User manual

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Washing machine
Instructions for installation and use
WE 8 X

Instructions for installation and use
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 are connectedcorrectly.
Never use hoses that have already been used, always use
the new ones provided with your machine.
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)
Howtousethe detergent dispenser andthe bleachcompartment.
6. Understanding the control panel (p. 3 and 4)
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 delicate forwool.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. 12)
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. 13)
Here you will find the necessary safety guidelines, and it is
important for you to read this section carefully.
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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.
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, setall
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
buttonBfor at least 3seconds.
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...
Wait for symbol to come off
and the word End to appear.
Thenturnthe washing machine
off by pressing on-off button C
(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.
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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.

Instructions for installation and use
mode select
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Here I’m in command
Understandingthecontrolpanel
Making the right choice is important. And it’s easy.
Programme selector knob
Usethisknobtoselectthewash
programme.
To select a programme, you
shouldturn the knobsothat the
symbol/number ofthe desired
programme is in line with the
pointeron the knob.
Start /Reset
This button allows you to start
the selected wash programme
ortointerrupt it.
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
washing machine 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.Detergent forpre-wash;
2. Detergentforthemaincyclewash;
3.Fabricconditioner.
The washing machine is
equipped with an extra
compartment 4(providedasan
accessory)for the bleach,tobe
inserted in compartment 1.
Display
All the options available are
displayedontheright-handside.
Usethemodebuttontoselectthe
desired option, and the relative
symbolwillbeginflashing.
Ontheleft-handside,thevalueor
thestatus(On-Off)oftheselected
option is displayed, and you can
modifyitusingtheselectbutton.
Toaccessthesubsequentoption,
pressthemodebutton,otherwise
press button Bto start the wash
cycle.
Alltheoptionsavailablearelisted
below.
Only options relevant to the
selected programme will be
displayed.
Temperature
Thedisplayindicatesthemaximum
temperature relating to the
programme set, which can be
reduced by pressing the select
buttonrightdowntocoldwash(Off).
This option is available on all
washprogrammes.
SpinVariation
Thedisplayindicatesthemaximum
speed relating to the programme
set, which can be reduced by
The detergent dispenser with the
additional bleach compartment
is here.
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pressing the select button right
downtoitstotalexclusion(Off).
Duringawashcycle,theselection
of the spin cycle exclusion is
indicatedbysymbol comingon.
Thisoptionisavailableonallwash
programmesexceptfornumber6
andDrain.
DelayTimer
Thisallowsyoutodelaythestart
of the wash cycle by a minimum
of1toamaximumof24hoursby
pressingtheselectbutton.
Theenablingofthedelayedstart
is indicated by the symbol
comingonandstayingonuntilthe
wash cycle begins.
Thisoptionisnotavailableonthe
Draining and Spin cycle
programmes.
Rinse Hold
This button allows you to
interrupt a programme keeping
the washing soaking in water
beforethespincycle. It is a very
useful button in particular
because it can be used for
delicatesandsynthetics.Itisonly
to be used with wash
programmes for synthetic
fabrics,silkandcurtains when it
isimpossible for youto take the
washingoutimmediately.
This option is available on
programmes2-3-6-7.
To complete the cycle,pressthe
selectbutton.
During a wash cycle, the
enablingofthisoptionisindicated
by symbol coming on.
Extra Rinse
This increases the efficiency of
therinse.Werecommendthatyou
useitwhendealingwithafullload
andagreatamountofdetergent.
Therearethreelevels;pressthe
selectbuttontoselectthem.
Low
Medium
High
This option is available on
programmes 1-2-3-7.
Stain Erase (see page 7)
Thanks to this command, the
washing machine will carry out a
more intensive wash that
optimisesthe effectivenessofthe
liquidadditives,thusallowingmore
resistantstainsto beremoved.
To use this, press the select
buttonuntiltheOnsigncomeson.
During a wash cycle, the
selectionofthisoptionisindicated
bysymbol coming on.
This option is available on
programmes1-2-3-7.
Note: It must not be used with the
Soak option.
Soak
With this button, you can leave
your washing to soak, which
lasts approximately 12 hours,
after which the appliance will
carry out the wash cycle set.
Should you wish to interrupt the
soaking, press button select
oncemore.
This option is available on
programmes1-2-3-4.
Note: It must not be used with the
Stain Erase option.

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
WASH CYCLES
Heavily soiled whites and fast colours 160°-90°C
◆◆
Del./Trad. 85 Wash cycle at 60°-90°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles
Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics
(baby linen, etc.) 2 60°C ◆◆
Delicate 65 Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles, anti-
crease or delicate spin cycle
Delicate colour synthetics and cottons
(all types of slightly soiled garments) 3 40°C ◆◆
Delicate 50 Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,
anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Delicate colour synthetics
(all types of slightly soiled garments) 4 30°C ◆◆ 30 Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles and
delicate spin cycle
SPECIAL CYCLES
Hand wash 5 40°C ◆◆ 45 Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles and
delicate spin cycle
Particularly delicate garments and
fabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.) 6 30°C ◆◆ 50 Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles, anti-
crease or draining
Rinsing 7◆◆ Rinse cycles, spin cycles
Spin cycle 8Draining and spin cycle
Drain 8To drain the appliance, select this
programme and set the spin cycle variation
to the "Off" position
A programme for all seasons
What are you washing today?
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Daily wash Your washer has a programme available for the washing of lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time.
By setting programme 4 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 LIQUID DETERGENT.
Important: to cancel the wash programme you have just set, press button B for at least 3seconds (Start/Reset).
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.
Specialdisplays
(left-handside of the display):
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 left isdisplayed.
Error message
Intheevent ofafault,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….
Youcanviewthecharacteristics
oftheprogrammeinprogress by
pressing the mode button and
alsomodifythem, if need be,by
pressingtheselect button.
Door locked
Symbol on indicates that the
washingmachinedoorislocked
toprevent it frombeing opened
accidentally. To avoid any
damages,youmust wait for itto
come off and for the word End
to appear before you open the
door.

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
Learnthe meaningof these symbolsand 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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Instructions for installation and use
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 almostanything
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 6 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.
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.
1towel150-250 gr.
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 turn offthewater
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

Instructions for installation and use
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.
Beforeaddingdetergentforpre-
washing in compartment 1,
make sure that the extra
compartment for bleach 4has
notbeen inserted.
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.
Incompartment 1:
Detergentfor pre-washing(powder)
Incompartment 2:
Detergentfor washing
(powder or liquid)
Incompartment 3:
Additives(softeners,perfumes, etc.)
Incompartment4:
Bleach and delicate bleach.
Usefultipsabout thedetergent dispenser
It’s important for a good wash
The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is
opened by pull it outwards.
Rememberthatliquiddetergent
is only designed for wash
cycles of up to 60 degrees on
non pre-wash items.
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 are 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.
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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Bleach cycle and stain remover
button
If bleaching is necessary, the
extracase 4(provided) must be
inserted into compartment 1of
thedetergent dispenser.
When pouring in the bleach,be
carefulnotto exceed the "max"
level indicated on the central
pivot (see illustration).
Theuseoftheadditionalbleach
container excludes the
possibilityofusingthepre-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,“Handwash”
programe and with the “special
programmes” (see page 4).
Should you wish to bleach
separately,pourthebleach into
extracompartment 4andset the
rinsing programme 7.
The Extra rinse level should be
set to Medium or High (see
page3).
When bleaching during a
normal wash cycle,pourinthe
detergentandadditives into the
special compartments (see
tableonpage4),setthedesired
programmeandselectthestain
erase option.

Instructions for installation and use
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.
Thewashing machine
continuouslyfills and
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
maybeduetoa generalfailure
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.
Has the Start/Reset button
been pressed?
Ifitis,thena programmedstart
hasbeen set.
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?

Instructions for installation and use
Model WE 8 X
Dimensions width 59,5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 53,5 cm
Capacity from 1 to 5,5 kg
Electrical
connections voltage 220/230 Volt 50-60 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 800 rpm
Control programs in
compliance with
IEC regulation 456
programme 2; 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 type no.(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 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 “Rinse Hold"
function -where provided -
selected? Complete the
programme by pressing the
select button.
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.
Technical characteristics
Alwaysget
assistancefrom
authorised
techniciansand
always insist on
original spare parts.
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Instructions for installation and use
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.
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-
deandsecureitto the 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
Your appliance is now supplied
with a 13 amp fused plug it can
bepluggedintoa13amp socket
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.
Replacementfusecovers:
If a replacement fuse cover is
fitted, it must be of the correct
colour as indicated by the
coloured marking or the colour
thatisembossedinwordsonthe
baseoftheplug.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 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
Waterpressuremustrangewithin
the values indicated on the data
plate on the rear of your washing
machine.Ifthewaterpipesarenew
or left unused, then before
connecting the machine run the
wateruntilcleartoremovedebris.
Connect the inlet hose to a cold
watertaphavinga¾“BSPthread.
Ensure that the rubber sealing
washers are fitted at each end of
theinlethose,withthefitterwasher
atthetapend.
A
The rubber gasket .
Connect the inlet hose to the
threaded connector on the
machinerear.
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.Insert the otherend
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,itmust befixedinthe
appropriate hook placed on the
upperpartofthebackpanel.
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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Removing the plug:
If your appliance has a non-
rewireablemouldedplugandyou
shouldwishtore-routethemains
cable through partitions, units
etc.,pleaseensure that either:
the plug is replaced by a fused
13 ampere re-wearable plug
bearingtheBSImarkofapproval.
or:
themainscable is wired directly
into a 13 amp cable outlet,
controlled by a switch, (in
compliancewithBS5733) which
isaccessiblewithoutmovingthe
appliance.
Disposing of the plug:
Ensure that before disposing of
theplugitself,youmake thepins
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
colouredmarkingsidentifyng the
terminalsinyourplug,proceedas
follows:
Connect Green &Yellow wire to
terminal marked Eor or
colouredGreenorGreen&Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal
markedLorcolouredRed.
Connect Blue wire to terminal
marked Norcoloured Black.
Ifa13ampplug(BS1363)isused
itmustbe fittedwitha
13amp fuse, eitherinthe plug or
adaptororatthedistributionboard.
If you are in any doubt the
electricalsupplytoyourmachine,
consult a qualified electrician
beforeuse.
How to connect an alternati-
ve plug:
Thewires in this mainsleadare
colouredinaccordancewiththe
followingcode:
BLUE NEUTRAL(N)
BROWN LIVE(L)
GREEN&YELLOW EARTH(E)
Disposing of the appliance:
Whendisposingoftheappliance
please remove the plug by
cuttingthemainscableasclose
aspossibletotheplugbodyand
disposeofitasdescribedabove.
GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
13 ampere fuse
CROSS-BAR
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Instructions for installation and use
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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. Only if
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.
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.
It is important to wash
the detergent dispenser
regularly.
To preventdriedwashing
powderfrom
accumulating,place the
dispenserunder running
water for a few minutes.
Do not forget to empty all pockets: small objects can
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Your safety and that of
your family
Importantforthesafe use ofyourwashingmachine
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 notbe
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 to bemoved,
proceedwiththe help of 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 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
(For this operation we suggest you contact a qualified engineer)
The washing machine
power supply cable is
specialandcanbepurchased
exclusively from authorised
Technical Service Centres.
To replace the cable:
1. Make sure that the
machine is switched off and
unplugged.
2. Remove the covering lid by
unscrewingthetwoscrewsI,and
then pull it towards you [fig. 1].
3. Disconnect the wires from
the radio interference
suppressor F[fig. 2] 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.Removethe upperpartof the
cable slightly from the back
panel of the appliance, pull the
powersupplycableupwardsand
take it out [fig. 3].
To connect the new power
supplycable,reversethepro-
cedure.
Toputthecovering lidbackon,
rest it on the washing machine
[fig. 4] and let it slide forwards
until the hooks situated on the
front slideintothespecialslots
formed into the control panel
andtightenthe screws back on.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
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.Incaseofmalfunctio-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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specialisedtechnician with
original Indesitspare parts!
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