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recautions and advice
The washing machine was designed and b ilt in
compliance with the applicable international safety
reg lations. The following information is provided for
yo r safety and sho ld conseq ently be read caref lly.
General safety
This appliance has been designed for non-
professional, ho sehold se and its f nctions m st
not be changed.
This washing machine sho ld only be sed by
ad lts and in accordance with the instr ctions
provided in this man al.
Never to ch the washing machine when barefoot
or with wet or damp hands or feet.
Do not p ll on the power s pply cable to npl g
the appliance from the electricity socket. P ll the
pl g o t yo rself.
Do not open the detergent dispenser while the
appliance is in operation.
Do not to ch the drain water as it co ld reach
very high temperat res.
Never force the washing machine door: this co ld
damage the safety lock mechanism designed to
prevent any accidental openings.
In the event of a malf nction, do not nder any
circ mstances to ch internal parts in order to
attempt repairs.
Always keep children well away from the
appliance while in operation.
The appliance door tends to get q ite hot d ring
the wash cycle.
Sho ld it have to be moved, proceed with the
help of two or three people and handle it with the
tmost care. Never try to do this alone, beca se
the appliance is very heavy.
Before loading yo r la ndry into the washing
machine, make s re the dr m is empty.
Disposal
Disposing of the packaging material:
observe local reg lations, so the packaging can
be re- sed.
The E ropean Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Eq ipment, req ires that
old ho sehold electrical appliances m st not be
disposed of in the normal nsorted m nicipal waste
stream. Old appliances m st be collected
separately in order to optimise the recovery and
recycling of the materials they contain and red ce
the impact on h man health and the environment.
The crossed o t "wheeled bin" symbol on the
prod ct reminds yo of yo r obligation, that when
yo dispose of the appliance it m st be separately
collected.
Cons mers sho ld contact their local a thority or
retailer for information concerning the correct
disposal of their old appliance.
Saving energy and respecting the
environment
Environmentally-friendly technology
If yo only see a little water thro gh yo r appliance
door, this is beca se thanks to the latest Indesit
technology, yo r washing machine only needs less
than half the amo nt of water to get the best res lts:
an objective reached to respect the environment.
Saving on detergent, water, energy and time
To avoid wasting reso rces, the washing machine
sho ld be sed with a f ll load. A f ll load instead of
two half loads allows yo to save p to 50% on energy.
The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on
extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on
detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15%
energy.
Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving them
to soak before washing will c t down the need to
wash them at high temperat res. A programme at
60°C instead of 90°C or one at 40°C instead of
60°C will save p to 50% on energy.
Use the correct q antity of detergent depending
on the water hardness, how soiled the garments
are and the amo nt of la ndry yo have, to avoid
wastage and to protect the environment: despite
being biodegradable, detergents do contain
ingredients that alter the nat ral balance of the
environment. In addition, avoid sing fabric
softener as m ch as possible.
If yo se yo r washing machine from late in the
afternoon ntil the early ho rs of the morning, yo
will help red ce the electricity board's peak load.
If yo r la ndry has to be dried in a t mble dryer,
select a high spin speed. Having the least water
possible in yo r la ndry will save yo time and
energy in the drying process.