Indesit WM 12 X User Manual

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Washing machine

Instructions for installation and use

WM 12 X

Quick guide

Here are the 12 topics explained in this manual. Read, learn and have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better wash, more easily and making your washing machine last longer.

1. Installation and removal (p. 10)

Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation for the correct functioning of your washing machine. Always check:

1.That the electric system conforms to regulations;

2.That the inlet and draining pipes are connected correctly.

Never use pipes that have already been used;

3.That the washing machine is levelled properly; something worth checking to aid the performance of your

washing machine;

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 outcome of the wash and the life of the washing machine. Learn all the tips and secrets to dividing your linen: colour, type of fabric.

3. Guide to understanding labels (p. 5)

The symbols on the labels of your garments are easy to understand and equally important for the success of your wash. The guide includes simple instructions to help you choose the right temperature, 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 and the bleach compartment.

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, ranging from the most energetic, capable of cleaning a mechanic’s overalls, to the most delicate for wool. Familiarising yourself with 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 possible additives. Choose the right programme and you will get better results with your wash while saving time, water and energy, day after day.

8. Care and maintenance (p. 14)

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)

Before calling a technician, read these pages: immediate solutions 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)

Herein are the technical features of your washing machine: model type number, electric and water specifications, size, capacity, speed of the spin cycle and compliance with Italian and European regulations.

11. Safety for you and your family (p. 15)

Here you will find the necessary safety guidelines, and it is important for you to read this section carefully.

12. Indesit stays with you after your purchase (p. 16)

Indesit supports its products after their purchase by offering you a range of special services, professional assistance, spare parts and quality accessories.

1 Instructions for installation and use

What goes in your washer?

Before washing, you can do a great deal to ensure better results. Divide your garments according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines.

Before washing.

Divide your washing according to the type of fabric and colour fastness.

Empty all pockets (coins, paper, money and small obejects) and ensure all loose buttons are repaired or removed prior to loading.

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 recommendations are important to achieve better wash results.

Big and small happily together.

This washing machine has a special electronic control device for even distribution: before the spin cycle starts, this device allows the garments to positions themselves, to minimise noise and vibrations during the spin cycle.

Dividing your garments according to fabric and colour, is very important for good results

Starting the washer

After installing your new washing machine, start a wash cycle by setting programme "1" at 90 degrees.

Starting your washing machine in the right way is important for the quality of your wash, to help prevent future problems and enhance life expectancy of your appliance. Once you have loaded your washing machine and added the detergent together with any fabric conditioner, always check that:

For more delicate garments:

protect underwear, tights and stockings and delicate items by placing them in a canvas pouch

1.The door is closed correctly.

2.The plug is secured in the socket.

3.The water supply is turned on.

4.Selector knob A is positioned on one of the symbols(Stop/ Reset).

Choose the desired programme

The programme is selected according to the type of garments that need to be washed.To choose a programme, refer to the table on page 4. Turn knob A until the selected programme is aligned with the mark on the knob, turn knob B to the desired temperature settings, if necessary use buttons D, E and F, and lastly, press on/off button G (I position).

At the end of the wash cycle...

The I lamp to extinguish: it will take about three minutes. Then turn the washing machine off by pressing on-off button G (O position).You can now open the washing machine door safely. After having removed the freshly cleaned washing, leave the door open to allow air circulation inside the drum. Always disconnect electricity at the socket and turn off the water 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.

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.

Instructions for installation and use 2

Understanding the control panel

Here I’m in command

Making the right choice is important. And it’s easy.

D

E

F

G H I

C B A

Programme selector knob

Use this knob to select the wash programme.

Turn this knob clockwise only.

To select a programme, you should turn the knob so that the symbol/number of the desired programme is in line with the pointer on the knob.

Now press on/off button G (position I), pilot lamp H will start flashing.

After 5", the setting will be accepted, pilot lamp H will stop flashing (staying lit) and the wash cycle will begin.

Should you wish to interrupt the programme in progress or set a new one, select one of the symbols(Stop/Reset) and wait 5" : when the cancellation has been accepted, pilot lamp H flashes, and you can then turn the appliance off.

After the wash cycle has been set and accepted by the washing machine, turning the knob will have no effect (except for when it is on positionStop/Reset).

Temperature control knob

It is used to set the wash temperature in the recommended programme table on pag. 4. It also allows you to reduce the temperature recommended for the selected programme, and even to set a cold wash cycle ().

Detergent dispenser

It is divided into three compartments:

1.Detergent for pre-wash;

2.Detergent for the main cycle wash;

3.Fabric conditioner.

The washing machine is equipped with an extra compartment 4 (provided as an accessory) for the bleach, to be inserted in compartment 1.

Easy iron

This function allows your washing to come out of the machine without creases, making it much easier to iron.

You can use it with programmes 3-4 (Cotton), 5-6-7 (Synthetics) and 9-10 (Delicates).

The detergent dispenser with the additional bleach compartment is here.

MAX

4

 

1

3

2

 

Press this button in programmes 5-6-7-9-10 and the wash cycle will come to a stop on symbol .You can complete it by pressing button D again.

Important: this function should not be used when button F (Stain removal) has been pressed.

Slow spin

Use this button to reduce the spinning speed from 1200 to 600 rpm for the cotton and linen programmes and from 850 to 600 rpm for the synthetic fabrics programmes.

Stain removal (see page 7)

Thanks to this command, the washing machine will carry out a more intensive wash that optimises the effectiveness of the liquid additives, thus allowing more resistant stains to be removed. When you press the stain removal button, you cannot activate the pre-wash.

On-off

When button G 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 H flashes when the appliance is switched on and awaiting a programme to be set. A steady light means the appliance has accepted the selected programme.

The door block lamp

The safety lamp indicates that the washing machine door is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally. To avoid any damages to lock mechanism, you must wait for the lamp to extinguish, before attempting to open the door which takes around three minutes.

3 Instructions for installation and use

What are you washing today?

A programme for all seasons

Type of fabric and degree of soil

Programme

Temperature Detergent

Fabric

Stain rem.

Length of Description of wash cycle

 

knob

knob

for wash

softener

button/

the cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bleach

(minutes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COTTON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exceptionally soiled whites

1

90°C

 

 

 

165

Warm prewash, wash cycle at 90°C, rinse

(sheets, tablecloths, etc.)

 

cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exceptionally soiled whites

2

90°C

 

 

Del./Trad.

145

Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles,

(sheets, tablecloths, etc.)

intermediate and final spin cycles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavily soiled whites and fast colours

3

60°C

 

 

Del./Trad.

130

Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,

 

intermediate and final spin cycles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slightly soiled whites and delicate

4

40°C

 

 

Del./Trad.

95

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,

colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.)

intermediate and final spin cycles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rinse cycles/Bleach

 

 

 

 

Del./Trad.

 

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

5

60°C

 

 

Delicate

100

Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,

(baby linen, etc.)

anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics

6

50°C

 

 

Delicate

95

Wash cycle at 50°C, rinse cycles,

(baby linen, etc.)

anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delicate colour synthetics

7

40°C

 

 

Delicate

70

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,

(all types of slightly soiled garments)

anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delicate colour synthetics

8

30°C

 

 

 

30

Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles and

(all types of slightly soiled garments)

 

delicate spin cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rinse cycles/Bleach

 

 

 

 

Delicate

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wool, hand wash

9

40°C

 

 

 

60

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles and

 

 

delicate spin cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Particularly delicate garments and

10

30°C

 

 

 

50

Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles,

fabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.)

 

anti-crease or draining

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rinse cycles

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rinse cyclesi, anti-crease or draining

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spin cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Draining and delicate spin cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop/Reset

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important: to cancel the wash programme you have just set, select one of the symbols(Stop/Reset) and wait for at least 5 seconds.

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.

Special programme

Daily wash Your washer has a programme available for the washing of lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time.

By setting programme 8 at a temperature of 30°C, you can wash different types of fabrics together (except for wool and silk), with a maximum load of 3 kg. This programmes allows you to save on both time and energy as it only lasts around 30 minutes.

WE RECOMMEND THE USE LIQUID DETERGENT.

Instructions for installation and use 4

Indesit WM 12 X User Manual

Understanding labels

Learn the meaning of these symbols and you will get better results, your garments will last longer resulting in an improved wash.

All over Europe, garment labels contain messages expressed in small yet important symbols. Understanding them is very important if you want to get better results and treat your garments the way they deserve to be treated.

These symbols are divided in five different categories and shapes:

washing , bleaching , ironing, dry cleaningand drying .

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!

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.

Wash

Bleaching

Ironing

Dry cleaning

Drying

Strong

Delicate

 

High

Low

action

action

 

Temp.

Temperat.

 

cl

 

A

 

Wash at

Bleaching only in

Hot iron at max

Dry clean with any

 

95°C

cold water

200°C

solvent

Machine dryable

 

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

Dry clean only with

 

 

 

Medium hot

perchloride, benzine

 

Wash at

 

ironing at

av., pure alcohol,

Do not machine

60°C

Do not bleach

max 150°C

R111 and R113

dry

 

 

 

F

 

 

 

 

Dry clean with av.

 

Wash at

 

Iron at max

benzine, pure alcohol

 

40°C

 

110°C

and R113

Spread to dry

 

 

 

 

Hang to dry

Wash at

 

 

 

without spin

30°C

 

Not ironable

Do not dry clean

drying

 

 

 

 

Dry on clothes

Hand wash

 

 

 

hanger

Not

 

 

 

 

washable in

 

 

 

 

water

 

 

 

 

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