INDESIT BWSC 61251 XW UK N Daily Reference Guide

Quick Guide

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Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction.

Before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed. For more detailed instructions on how to remove them, see the Installation Guide.

CONTROL PANEL

1. ON/OFF button

2. START/PAUSE button and indicator light

3. WASH CYCLE PHASE indicator lights

4. DOOR LOCKED indicator light

5. DELAY START button

6. OPTION buttons and indicator lights

7. CHILD LOCK button and indicator light

8. SPIN knob and indicator light

9. TEMPERATURE knob and indicator light

10. WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB

11. PUSH & GO button

WASH CYCLE TABLE

Maximum load 6 kg Power input in o mode 0.5 W / in left-on mode 8 W

Wash cycle

1 Cotton 30°C

2 Synthetics 30°C

3 Colours 30°C

4 Delicates 30°C

5 Rapid 30min 30°C

6 Cotton (2) 40°C

7 Synthetics (3) 40°C

8 Mixed 40°C

9 Eco 40-60 (1) 40°C 40°C

10 White 60°C

11 Rapid 20°C

12 Duvet 30°C

13 Wool 40°C

14 20°C

15 Rinse + Spin – – 1200 6 0:55 –

Temperature

Setting Range

– 30°C 1200 3 1:40

– 30°C 1000 3 1:30

– 30°C 1000 3 1:35

– 30°C 0 0.5 1:10

– 30°C 800 3 0:30

– 60°C 1200 6 4:00

– 60°C 1200 3.5 3:15

– 40°C 1200 6 1:40

– 90°C 1200 6 2:30

– 20°C 800 1.5 0:20

– 30°C 1000 1 1:40

– 40°C 800 1 1:10

20°C

– 20°C

Max. load

(kg)

Duration

(h : m)

Maxim

spin

(r.p.m.)

1151 6 3:10

1151 3 2:30

1151 1.5 2:30

1200

1:50

Detergents and

Additives

Wash

Fabric

softener

2 3

 

   

 

   

 



Recommended

detergent

Powder

–

– – – – – –

16 Spin + Drain * – – 1200 6 0:10 – – – – – – – –

68 7

(**)

Residual

Liquid

dampness %



– – – –

73 0.12 26 27

53 1.00 63 45

53 0.79 66 43



- - - –

53 1.00 50 39

53 0.60 35 36

53 0.60 29 38

64 0.56 41 55



– – – –

64 0.16 25 22

kWh

Energy

consumption

Total water l

Laundry

temperature °C

Eco Cotton (4)

60 °C 60 °C

40 °C 40 °C

1200 6 3:30

1200 6 4:00

 Required dosage  Optional dosage

The cycle duration indicated on the display or instruction manual is an estimate based on standard conditions. The actual duration may vary in relation to several factors, such as the temperature and pressure of the incoming water, ambient temperature, amount of detergent, load quantity and type, load balancing and any additional options selected. The values given for programmes other than the Eco 40-60 programme are indicative only.

1) Eco 40-60 - Test wash cycle in compliance with EU Ecodesign regulation 2019/2014. The most ecient programme in terms of energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry. Note: for the Eco 40-60 program in the WASH CYCLE TABLE the value of the maximum eective spin is shown.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Top

2. Detergent dispenser drawer

3. Control panel

4. Handle

5. Porthole door

6. Drain pump (behind the plinth)

7. Plinth (removable)

8. Adjustable feet (2)

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For all testing institutes:

2) Long cotton cycle: set cycle 6 at a temperature of 40°C.

3) Long synthetics cycle: set cycle 7 at a temperature of 40°C.

Eco Cotto n -

at a temperature of 40°C or 60°C to access this cycles.

Test wash cycles in compliance with regulations 1061/2010. Set 6 wash cycle

53 0.90 38

53 1.00 63

* By selecting the 16 cycle and excluding the spin cycle, the washing machine will drain only. ** After programme end and spinning with maximum selectable spin speed, in default

programme setting.

DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER

Compartment 1:

Do not insert detergent in this compartment.

Compartment 2: Washing detergent (powder or liquid)

If liquid detergent is used, the removable plastic partition A (supplied) should be used for proper dosage. If powder detergent is used, insert the partition

into slot B.

Compartment 3: Additives (fabric softener, etc.)

The fabric softener must never exceed the “max” level indicated on the central pin.

! Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.

! Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging. ! To remove the drawer, press lever C and pull the drawer outwards.

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WASH CYCLES

Follow the instructions on the symbols of the garment’s wash care label. The value indicated in the symbol is the maximum recommended temperature for washing the garment.

Cotton A 30°C cycle for cotton garments. It allows for reducing electricity consumption for heating the water while guaranteeing good washing performance. Suitable for lightly soiled garments. Synthetics A 30°C cycle for synthetic garments. It allows for reducing electricity consumption for heating the water while guaranteeing good washing results. Suitable for lightly soiled garments. Colours A 30°C cycle that helps to preserve colours, suitable for cotton or synthetic coloured garments. It allows for reducing electricity consumption for heating the water while guaranteeing good washing results. Suitable for lightly soiled garments. Delicates Suitable for washing very delicate garments. It is advisable to turn the garments inside out before washing them. For best results, use liquid detergent on delicate garments.

Rapid 30min

For washing lightly soiled garments in a short time. Not suitable for wool, silk and garments to be washed by hand.

Cotton

Suitable for washing towels, underwear, table cloths, etc. made of resistant linen and cotton that are moderately to heavily soiled. Synthetics Specic for synthetic items. If the dirt is dicult to remove, the temperature can be increased up to 60° and powder detergent can be used too. Mixed A 40°C cycle for washing cotton and synthetic garments together. Suitable for lightly soiled underwear.

Eco 40-60

For washing normally soiled cotton garments declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle. This is the standard cotton programme and the most ecient in terms of water and energy consumption. White For heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.

Rapid

This cycle refreshes your garments in just 20 minutes. Duvet For washing clothing padded with goose down, such as single duvets (weighing under 1kg), cushions or down jackets. Duvets should be loaded into the drum with their edges folded inwards and no more than ¾ of the total drum volume should be used up. For best results, it is advisable to use liquid detergent to be poured into the detergent drawer.

Wool - Woolmark Apparel Care - Blue:

The “Wool” wash cycle is approved by the Woolmark Company for washing wool garments classied as “hand-washable”, provided that the wash complies with the instructions appearing on the garment’s label and with those provided by the manufacturer of this washing machine. (M1128)

20°C

For washing lightly soiled cotton garments, at a temperature of 20 °C.

Rinse + Spin Designed for rinsing and spinning. Spin + Drain Designed to spin and drain the water.

Eco Cotton For washing normally soiled cotton garments. At 40°C and 60°C.

WASH CYCLE PHASE INDICATOR LIGHTS

The indicator lights provide important information. This is what they can tell you:

Delayed start

If the DELAY START function has been activated, after the wash cycle has been started the indicator light corresponding to the selected delay period will begin to ash:

As time passes, the remaining delay will be displayed and the corresponding indicator light will ash:

The set programme will start once the selected time delay has expired.

Wash cycle phase indicator lights

Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has begun, the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate which phase of the cycle is currently in progress.

Wash

Rinse

Spin

Drain End of Wash Cycle

DOOR LOCKED INDICATOR

When lit, the symbol indicates that the door is locked. To prevent any damage, wait until the symbol turns o before opening the door. To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press the START/PAUSE button; if the indicator light is o, the door can be opened.

FIRSTTIME USE

Once the appliance has been installed, and before it is used for the rst time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, by setting the “Auto-Clean” cycle.

DAILY USE

Prepare the laundry by following the suggestions appearing under the “TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS” section.

Rapid programming

- Turn the washing machine on by pressing the ON/OFF button. All the indicator lights will light up for a few seconds, then only the lights corresponding to the settings for the selected wash cycle will remain lit; the START/PAUSE indicator light will also ash.

- Open the door. Load the laundry while making sure not to exceed the maximum load quantity indicated in the cycle table.

- Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant compartments as described in “DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER section”.

- Close the door.

- Press the PUSH & GO button to start the wash cycle.

Traditional programming

- Open the door. Load the laundry while making sure not to exceed the maximum load quantity indicated in the Wash Cycle Table.

- Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant compartments as described in “DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER” section.

- Close the door.

- Set the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired cycle.

- Modify the temperature and/or spin: turning the TEMPERATURE and/or SPIN knob.

- Select the desired options.

- Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle; the relative indicator light will light up steady green and the door will lock ( indicator light on).

PAUSING A CYCLE

To pause the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE button again; the indicator light will ash amber. If the indicator light is not lit, the door may be opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button again.

OPENING THE DOOR, IF NECESSARY

Once a cycle starts, the indicator light turns on to signal that the door cannot be opened. While a wash cycle is running, the door remains locked. To open the door while a cycle is under way, for example, to add or remove garments, press the START/PAUSE button to pause the cycle; the indicator light will ash amber. If the indicator light is not lit, the door may be opened. Press the START/PAUSE button again to continue the cycle.

CHANGING A RUNNING WASH CYCLE

To change a wash cycle while it is in progress, pause the washing machine using the START/PAUSE button (the relative indicator light will ash

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