Indesit IFG User Manual

Operating Instructions

OVEN

GB

English,1

IFG 51 K.A GB

Contents

GB

Warnings, 2

Installation, 3-4

Positioning
Electrical connections

Description of the appliance, 5

Overall view
Control panel

Start-up and use, 6

Starting the oven
How to use the timer
Assistance
Data plate

Cooking modes, 7-8

Cooking modes
Practical cooking advice
Cooking advice table

Precautions and tips, 9

General safety
Disposal
Respecting and conserving the environment

Maintenance and care, 10

Switching the appliance off
Cleaning the appliance
Cleaning the oven door
Replacing the light bulb

Warnings

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• WARNING: The appliance and its
accessible parts become hot
during use.

• Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements.

• Children less than 8 years of age
shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision.

• Do not use harsh abrasive
cleaners or sharp metal scrapers
to clean the oven door glass since
they can scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of
the glass.

• Never use steam cleaners or
pressure cleaners on the
appliance.

• WARNING: Ensure that the
appliance is switched off before
replacing the lamp to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.

! VERY HOT SURFACES

! VERY HOT SURFACES! VERY HOT SURFACES

FOOD OR GREASE ON THESE
SURFACES COULD CAUSE
SMOKE AND POSSIBLY EVEN BURN

YOU MUST KEEP THE OVEN
AND GRILL CAVITIES CLEAN

! ATTENTION

! ATTENTION! ATTENTION

WHEN USING THE MAIN OVEN
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT THE

BASE OF THE CAVITY IS NOT
COVERED WITH ALUMINUM
FOIL, UTENSIL OR ANY OTHER
FORM OF COVERING. FAILURE
TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN
THE CAVITY BEING DAMAGED.

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Installation

560 m

m

.

45 mm.

! Before placing your new appliance into operation
please read these operating instructions carefully.
They contain important information for safe use, for
installation and for care of the appliance.

! Please keep these operating instructions for future
reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of
the appliance.

Positioning

! Keep packaging material out of the reach of
children. It can become a choking or suffocation
hazard. (

! The appliance must be installed by a qualified
person in compliance with the instructions provided.
Incorrect installation may cause harm to persons,
animals or may damage property.

Fitting the appliance

Use the appropriate cabinet to ensure that the
appliance functions properly.

• The panels adjacent to the oven must be made of

see Precautions and tips

heat-resistant material.

).

Ventilation

To ensure good ventilation, the back panel of the
cabinet must be removed. It is advisable to install the
oven so that it rests on two strips of wood, or on a
completely flat surface with an opening of at least 45 x
560 mm (

see diagrams

).

Centring and fastening

Secure the appliance to the cabinet by opening the
oven door and putting 4 screws into the 4 holes of the
outer frame.

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• Cabinets with a veneer exterior must be assembled
with glues which can withstand temperatures of up
to 100°C.

• to install the oven under the counter (

see diagram

and in a kitchen unit, the cabinet must have the
following dimensions:

.

in

. m

m

547 m

595 mm.

595 mm.

24 m

23 mm.

5 mm.

545 m

.

m

567 mm.

.

m

45 mm.

558 mm.

593 mm.

! The appliance must not come into contact with
electrical parts once it has been installed.
The consumption indications on the data plate have
been calculated for this type of installation.

)

! All parts which ensure the safe operation of the
appliance must not be removable without the aid of
a tool.

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GREEN &
YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

13 amp fuse

CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP

Electrical connection

! Ovens with a three-pole power supply cable are

designed to operate with alternated current at the
supply frequency and voltage indicated on the data
plate (at the bottom of the oven dashboard). The
earthing conductor of the cable is the yellow-green
conductor.

Two types of connection are provided:Two types of connection are provided:

Two types of connection are provided:

Two types of connection are provided:Two types of connection are provided:

Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “

LL

L” or

LL

coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked

NN

“

N” or coloured Black. If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is

NN
used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse.
A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp
fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the
distribution board.If you are in any doubt about the
electrical supply to your machine, consult a qualified
electrician before use.

Connection n° 1

Connecting the power supply cable to the mains.

Fit a normalized plug to the cable, which
corresponds to the load indicated on the data plate;
if the cooker is connected directly to the mains, an
omnipolar circuit-breaker with a minimum opening of
3 mm between the contacts, suitable for the load
indicated and complying with current directives,
must be installed between the appliance and the
mains (the earthing wire must not be interrupted by
the circuit-breaker). The power supply cable must be
positioned so that it does not exceed room
temperature by 50°C at any point of its length.
Before making the connection check that:

• the circuit breakers or fuses of the home system
can support appliance load (see data plate);

• the power supply system has an efficient earthing
connection which complies with the provisions of
current regulations and the law;

• there is easy access to the socket or the
omnipolar circuit-breaker once the cooker has
been installed.

! do not use reducers, adapters or shunts as these
could cause heating or burning.

How to connect an alternative plug

The wires in this mains
lead are coloured in
accordance with the
following code:
BLUEBLUE

“NEUTRAL” (N)“NEUTRAL” (N)

BLUE

“NEUTRAL” (N)

BLUEBLUE

“NEUTRAL” (N)“NEUTRAL” (N)

BROWNBROWN

BROWN

BROWNBROWN
GREEN AND YELLOWGREEN AND YELLOW

GREEN AND YELLOW

GREEN AND YELLOWGREEN AND YELLOW
“EARTH” (E)“EARTH” (E)

“EARTH” (E)

“EARTH” (E)“EARTH” (E)

“LIVE” (L)“LIVE” (L)

“LIVE” (L)

“LIVE” (L)“LIVE” (L)

Disposing of the appliance

When disposing of the appliance please remove the
plug by cutting the mains cable as close as
possible to the plug body and dispose of it as
described above.

The plug and socket must be easily accessible.The plug and socket must be easily accessible.

!

The plug and socket must be easily accessible.

The plug and socket must be easily accessible.The plug and socket must be easily accessible.

Connection n° 2

Disposing of the plug.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

!

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you
make the pins unusable so that it cannot be
accidentally inserted into a socket. Instructions for
connecting cable to an alternative plug:
! the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow
Blue
Brown

-Earth-Earth

-Earth

-Earth-Earth

-Neutral-Neutral

-Neutral

-Neutral-Neutral

-Live-Live

-Live

-Live-Live
If the colours of the wires in the mains lead do not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “

66

or

6 or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.

66

4

EE

E”

EE

Description of the appliance

Overall view

Control panel

Control panel

GRILL

DRIPPING PAN

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GUIDES for the

sliding racks

position 5
position 4
position 3
position 2
position 1

SELECTORSELECTOR

SELECTOR

SELECTORSELECTOR

* Only on certain models

Knob

TIMER

knob

*

THERMOSTATTHERMOSTAT

THERMOSTAT

THERMOSTATTHERMOSTAT

Knob

Indicator light
THERMOSTATTHERMOSTAT

THERMOSTAT

THERMOSTATTHERMOSTAT

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Start-up and use

GB

! The first time you use your appliance, heat the

empty oven with its door closed at its maximum
temperature for at least half an hour. Ensure that the
room is well ventilated before switching the oven off
and opening the oven door. The appliance may
produce a slightly unpleasant odour caused by the
burning away of protective substances used during
the manufacturing process.

Starting the oven

1. Select the desired cooking mode by turning the
SELECTOR knob.

2. Select the desired temperature with the
THERMOSTAT knob. See the Cooking advice table for
cooking modes and the suggested cooking
temperatures (

3. When preheating is finished, the THERMOSTAT
indicator light will stay on: place the food in the oven.

4. You may do the following during cooking:

- change the cooking mode by turning the SELECTOR
knob.

- change the temperature by turning the
THERMOSTAT knob.

- stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to the
“0” position.

! Never put objects directly on the oven bottom to
avoid damaging the enamel coating.

! Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided.

Cooling ventilation

In order to cool down the external temperature of the
oven, some models are fitted with a cooling fan that
blows out air between the control panel and the oven
door.
! Once the cooking has been completed, the cooling
fan remains on until the oven has cooled down
sufficiently.

Oven light

see Cooking Modes

).

How to use the timer

1. To set the buzzer, turn the TIMER knob clockwise
almost one complete revolution.

2. Turn the knob anticlockwise to set the desired
time: align the minutes shown on the knob with the
indicator on the control panel.

3. The timer operates in minutes: when the selected
time has elapsed, a buzzer will sound.

! The timer does not turn the oven on or off.

*

Assistance

Communicating:

• appliance model (Mod.)

• serial number (S/N)
This information is found on the data plate located
on the appliance and/or on the packaging.

DATA PLATE

Dimensions

Volume lt. 57

Electrical
connections

ENERGY LABEL

width cm 43.5
height cm 32
depth cm 40

voltage: 230-240V ~ 50/60 Hz
maximum power absorbed
2250-2400W

Dir e ctiv e 20 02 /40/EC on the label
of electric ovens.
Standard EN 50304

Energy consumption for Natural
convection hea ting mode:
Convection
Declared energy consumption for
Forced convection Class heating
mode: Multi-cooking

It goes on when selecting
knob. It stays on when a cooking mode is selected.

* Only on certain models

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with the SELECTOR

Th is a pplia nc e c on forms to the
following European Economic
Community dir e ctive s :
2 006 /95/EEC of 12/12 /06 (Low
Vo lt a ge) and subs equent
amendments;

-89/336/EEC of 03/05/89
(Electromagnetic Compatib ility) and
subsequent am endments;
93 / 68 /EEC o f 22/ 07 /93 an d
subsequent am endments.
2002/96/EC

Cooking modes

Cooking modes

! A temperature value can be set for all cooking

modes between 60°C and Max, except for

• GRILL (recommended: set only to MAX power
level);

• GRATIN (recommended: do not exceed 200°C).

TRADITIONAL OVEN mode

Both the top and bottom heating elements will come
on. With this traditional cooking mode, it is best to use
one cooking rack only; if more than one rack is used,
the heat will be distributed unevenly.

MULTI-COOKING mode

All the heating elements (top and bottom), as well as
the fan, will come on. Since the heat remains constant
throughout the oven, the air cooks and browns food
uniformly. A maximum of two racks may be used at
the same time.

TOP OVEN mode

The top heating element comes on. This mode can be
used to brown food at the end of cooking.

GRILL mode

The top heating element comes on. The extremely
high and direct temperature of the grill makes it
possible to brown the surface of meats and roasts
while locking in the juices to keep them tender. The
grill is also highly recommended for dishes that
require a high temperature on the surface: such as
beef steaks, veal, rib steak, filets, hamburgers etc...
Some grilling examples are included in the “Practical
Cooking Advice” paragraph. Always cook in this
mode with the oven door partially open.

Practical cooking advice

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! Do not place racks in position 1 and 5 during fan-

assisted cooking. Excessive direct heat can burn
temperature sensitive foods.

! In the GRILL and GRATIN cooking modes, place the
dripping pan in position 1 to collect cooking residues
(fat and/or grease).

MULTI-COOKING

• Use position 2 and 4, placing the food that requires
more heat on 2.

• Place the dripping pan on the bottom and the rack
on top.

GRILL

• Insert the rack in position 3 or 4. Place the food in
the centre of the rack.

• We recommend that you set the maximum power
level. The top heating element is regulated by a
thermostat and may not always be on.

PIZZA

• For best results when cooking pizza, use the
MULTI-COOKING mode.

• Use a light aluminium pizza pan. Place it on the
rack provided.

For a crispy crust, do not use the dripping pan

(prevents crust from forming by extending cooking
time).

• If the pizza has a lot of toppings, we recommend
adding the mozzarella cheese on top of the pizza
halfway through the cooking process.

GRATIN mode

The top heating element, as well as the fan, will come
on. This combination of features increases the
effectiveness of the unidirectional thermal radiation of
the heating elements through forced circulation of the
air throughout the oven. This helps prevent food from
burning on the surface, allowing the heat to penetrate
right into the food. Always cook in this mode with the
oven door closed.

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When inserting theWhen inserting the

!

When inserting the

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When inserting theWhen inserting the

shelf make sure theshelf make sure the

shelf make sure the

shelf make sure theshelf make sure the
backstop is at the rearbackstop is at the rear

backstop is at the rear

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of the cavity (seeof the cavity (see

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Cooking advice table

Cooking

modes

Convection
Oven

Multi-cooking

Top oven

Grill

Gratin

Foods

Duck
Roast veal or beef
Pork roast
Biscuits (short pastry)
Tarts
Pizza (on 2 racks)
Lasagne
Lamb
Roast chicken + potatoes
Mackerel
Plum cake
Cream puffs (on 2 racks)
Biscuits (on 2 racks)
Sponge cake (on 1 rack)
Sponge cake (on 2 racks)
Savoury pies

Browning food to perfect cooking - 3/4 15 220 -

Soles and cuttlefish
Squid and prawn kebabs
Cod filet
Grilled vegetables
Veal steak
Cutlets
Hamburgers
Mackerels
Toasts

Grilled chicken
Cuttlefish

Weight
(in kg)

1
1
1

­1
1
1
1
1+1
1
1

0.5

0.5

0.5
1

1.5

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4

1.5

1.5

Rack
position

3
3
3
3
3
2 and 4
3
2
2 and 4
2
2
2 and 4
2 and 4
2
2 and 4
3

4
4
4
3 or 4
4
4
4
4
4

2
2

Pre-heating
time (min)

15
15
15
15
15
15
10
10
15
10
10
10
10
10
10
15

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

5
5

Recommended
temperature

200
200
200
180
180
230
180
180
200
180
170
190
180
170
170
200

Max
Max
Max
Max
Max
Max
Max
Max
Max

200
200

Cooking
time
(minutes)

65-75
70-75
70-80
15-20
30-35
15-20
30-35
40-45
60-70
30-35
40-50
20-25
10-15
15-20
20-25
25-30

8-10
6-8
10
10-15
15-20
15-20
7-10
15-20
2-3

55-60
30-35

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Precautions and tips

! The appliance was designed and manufactured in

compliance with international safety standards. The
following warnings are provided for safety reasons and
must be read carefully.

General safety

• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the
home and is not intended for commercial or industrial
use.

• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in
covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the
appliance exposed to rain and storms.

• When handling the appliance, always use the handles
provided on the sides of the oven.

• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or
moist hands and feet.

• The appliance must be used to cook food by adults only
and according to the instructions in this manual.

• When the appliance is in use, the heating

elements and some parts of the oven door
become extremely hot. Make sure you don't
touch them and keep children well away.

• Ensure that the power supply cable of other electrical
appliances does not come into contact with the hot
parts of the oven.

• The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of
heat must never be covered.

• Always grip the oven door handle in the centre: the
ends may be hot.

• Always use oven gloves to place cookware in the oven
or when removing it.

• Do not use aluminium foil to line the bottom of the oven.

• Do not place flammable materials in the oven: if the
appliance is switched on by mistake, it could catch fire.

• Always make sure the knobs are in the “”/“
when the appliance is not in use.

” position

• Never carry out any cleaning or maintenance work
without having unplugged the plug from the mains.

• In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances
should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.
Contact a Service Centre (

• Do not rest heavy objects on the open oven door.

• The appliance should not be operated by people
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by
anyone who is not familiar with the product. These
individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by
someone who assumes responsibility for their safety or
receive preliminary instructions relating to the operation
of the appliance.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

see Assistance

).

Disposal

• Observe local environmental standards when disposing
packaging material for recycling purposes. Observe
existing legislation when disposing of the old appliance.

• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old
household electrical appliances must not be disposed
of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old
appliances must be collected separately in order to
optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials
they contain and reduce the impact on human health
and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin”
symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation,
that when you dispose of the appliance it must be
separately collected.

Consumers should contact their local authority or

retailer for information concerning the correct disposal
of their old appliance.

Respecting and conserving the
environment

• By using the appliance in the hours between late
afternoon and early morning, you can help reduce the
work load placed on electrical companies.

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• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug
from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

• Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to
ensure they are free of debris so that they stick
properly to the door and do not allow heat to disperse.

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Maintenance and care

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Switching the appliance off

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity
supply before carrying out any work on it.

Cleaning the appliance

• The stainless-steel or enamel-coated external
parts as well as the rubber seals may be cleaned
using a sponge that has been soaked in
lukewarm water and neutral soap. If these stains
are difficult to remove, use only specialised
products. After cleaning, rinse and dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasive powders or
corrosive substances.

• Ideally, the inside of the oven should be cleaned
after each use, when it is still lukewarm. Use hot
water and detergent, rinse and dry with a soft
cloth. Do not use abrasive products.

• All accessories can be washed like everyday
crockery, and are even dishwasher safe.

! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on
the appliance.

Cleaning the oven door

Clean the glass part of the oven door using a
sponge and a non-abrasive cleaning product, then
dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Do not use rough
abrasive material or sharp metal scrapers as these
could scratch the surface and cause the glass to
crack.

To clean more thoroughly, you can remove the

oven door.

1. Open the oven door fully (

2. Lift up and turn the small levers located on the
two hinges (

see diagram

see diagram

)

)

Inspecting the seals

Check the door seals around the oven periodically. If
the seals are damaged, please contact your nearest
After-sales Service Centre (
recommend not using the oven until the seals have
been replaced.

see Assistance

). We

Replacing the light bulb

To replace the oven light bulb:

1. Remove the glass cover of the lamp-holder.

2. Remove the light bulb and replace it with a similar
one: Wattage 25 W, cap E 14.

3. Replace the glass cover (

! Do not use the oven lamp as/for ambient lighting

see diagram

).

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3. Grip the door on the two
external sides and close it
approximately half way. Then
pull the door towards you
lifting it out of its seat (

diagram

To replace the door, reverse
this sequence.

).

see

Guarantee

12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee

Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for

twelve months from the date of purchase.

This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either

workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you.

This guarantee is subject to the following conditions:

- The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and
maintenance instructions.

- The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate.

- The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only .

- The appliance has not been altered, serviced, maintained, dismantled, or otherwise interfered with by any
person not authorised by us.

- Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent.

- Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced become our property.

- The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.

The guarantee does not cover:

- Damage resulting from transportation, improper use, neglect or interference or as a result of improper
installation.

- Replacement of any consumable item or accessory . These included but not limited to: plugs, cables, batteries,
light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, covers and filters.

- Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic.

THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPL Y IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NON­DOMESTIC PREMISES.

5 Year Parts Guarantee

Indesit also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering
your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers. There will be a charge for
our engineer’ s time. To activate the extra part s warranty on your appliance, simply call our registration line on

08448 24 24 24 (Republic of Ireland 01 230 0800)

Extended Guarantees

We offer a selection of protection plans that enable you to fully cover yourself against the expense of repair bills

for the life of your policy . To find the ideal plan for you please call our advice line on 08448 226 226 (Republic of

Ireland 01 230 0233).

Free Helpdesk Service

We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your appliance if you experience
any technical difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership. Simply call our Indesit Service Hotline on 08448

224 224 (Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413) for telephone assistance, or, where necessary, to arrange for an

engineer to call.

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After Sales Service

No one is better placed to care for your Indesit appliance during the course of its working life than us – the

manufacturer.

Essential Contact Information

Indesit Service

We are the largest service team in the UK and Ireland offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and

1000 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service.

UK: 08448 224 224

Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413

www.indesitservice.co.uk

Please note: Our advisors will require the following information:

Model number:

Serial number:

Parts and Accessories

We supply a full range of genuine replacement parts as well as accessory products that protect and hygienically

clean your appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life.

UK: 08448 225 225

Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413

www.indesitservice.co.uk

Appliance Registration

We want to give you additional benefits of Indesit ownership. To activate your free 5 year p arts guarantee you

must register your appliance with us.

UK: 08448 24 24 24

Republic of Ireland: 01 230 0800

www.indesitservice.co.uk

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Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate, Dublin 17

Recycling and Disposal Information

As part of Indesit’s continued commitment to helping the environment, Indesit reserves the right to use quality ,
recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.

Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully . To minimise the risk of injury to children, remove the
door, plug, and cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance. Dispose of these p arts sep arately to ensure that
the appliance can no longer be plugged into mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.