Indesit IWC 71281 User Manual
Instructions for use
WASHING MACHINE
GB
English, 1
IWC 71281
IT
ČItaliano, 13
Contents
Installation, 2-3
Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data
Care and maintenance, 4
Cutting off the water or electricity supply
Cleaning the washing machine
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose
Precautions and tips, 5
General safety
Disposal
Description of the washing machine
and starting a wash cycle, 6-7
Control panel
Indicator lights
Starting a wash cycle
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Wash cycles, 8
Table of wash cycles
Personalisation, 9
Setting the temperature
Setting the spin speed
Functions
Detergents and laundry, 10
Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Garments requiring special care
Load balancing system
Troubleshooting, 11
Service, 12
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Installation
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! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe
place for future reference. If the washing machine
is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the
instruction manual remains with the machine so
that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/
herself with its operation and features.
! Read these instructions carefully: they contain
vital information relating to the safe installation
and operation of the appliance.
Unpacking and levelling
Unpacking
1. Remove the washing machine from its packaging.
2. Make sure that the washing machine has not
been damaged during the transportation process.
If it has been damaged, contact the retailer and do
not proceed any further with the installation process.
3. Remove the 3 protective screws (used
during transportation)
and the rubber washer
with the corresponding
spacer, located on the
rear part of the appliance (see figure).
4. Close off the holes using the plastic plugs
provided.
5. Keep all the parts in a safe place: you will need
them again if the washing machine needs to be
moved to another location.
! Packaging materials should not be used as
toys for children.
Levelling
Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with
stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive
noise and prevent it from shifting while it is operating. If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the
feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space underneath the washing machine.
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
Connecting the water inlet hose
1. Connect the supply
pipe by screwing it to
a cold water tab using
a ¾ gas threaded connection (see figure).
Before performing the
connection, allow the
water to run freely until
it is perfectly clear.
2. Connect the inlet
hose to the washing
machine by screwing
it onto the corresponding water inlet of the
appliance, which is situated on the top righthand side of the rear
part of the appliance
(see figure).
3. Make sure that the hose is not folded over
or bent.
! The water pressure at the tap must fall within
the values indicated in the Technical details table
(see next page).
1. Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy
floor, without resting it up against walls, furniture
cabinets or anything else.
2. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for any unevenness
by tightening or loosening the adjustable
front feet (see figure);
the angle of inclination,
measured in relation to
the worktop, must not
exceed 2°.
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! If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a
specialised shop or an authorised technician.
! Never use second-hand hoses.
! Use the ones supplied with the machine.
data plate fixed to the machine
65 - 100 cm
Connecting the drain hose
Co n ne ct t he dra in
hose, without bending
it, to a drainage duct or
a wall drain located at a
height between 65 and
100 cm from the floor;
! Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.
! The cable should not be bent or compressed.
! The power supply cable must only be replaced
by authorised technicians.
Warning! The company shall not be held responsible
in the event that these regulations are not respected.
The first wash cycle
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alternatively, rest it on
the side of a washbasin or bathtub, fastening the duct supplied
to the tap (see figure).
The free end of the
hose should not be
underwater.
! We advise against the use of hose extensions;
if it is absolutely necessary, the extension must
have the same diameter as the original hose and
must not exceed 150 cm in length.
Electrical connections
Before plugging the appliance into the electricity
socket, make sure that:
• the socket is earthed and complies with all
applicable laws;
• the socket is able to withstand the maximum
power load of the appliance as indicated in the
Technical data table (see opposite);
• the power supply voltage falls within the values
indicated in the Technical data table (see opposite);
• the socket is compatible with the plug of the
washing machine. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug.
! The washing machine must not be installed
outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely
dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to
rain, storms and other weather conditions.
! When the washing machine has been installed,
the electricity socket must be within easy reach.
Once the appliance has been installed, and
before you use it for the first time, run a wash
cycle with detergent and no laundry, using the
wash cycle 2.
Technical data
Model
Dimensions
Capacity
Electrical
connections
Water
connection
Spin speed
Test wash
cycles in accordance with
directives
1061/2010
and
1015/2010.
IWC 71281
width 59,5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 52,5 cm
from 1 to 7 kg
please refer to the technical
maximum pressure
1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure
0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 46 litres
up to 1200 rotations per
minute
Programme 3:
Cotton standard 60°C.
Programme 4:
Cotton standard 40°C.
This appliance conforms to
the following EC Directives:
- 2004/108/CE (Electromagnetic
Compatibility)
- 2002/96/EC
- 2006/95/EC Low Voltage)
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Care and maintenance
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Cutting off the water and electricity
supplies
• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle.
This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent
leaks.
• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it
and during all maintenance work.
Cleaning the washing machine
The outer parts and rubber components of the
appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth
soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use
solvents or abrasives.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
Remove the dispenser
by raising it and pulling
it out (see figure).
Wash it under running
water; this operation
should be repeated
frequently.
To access the pre-chamber:
1. using a screwdriver,
remove the cover panel on the lower front
part of the washing
machine (see figure);
2. unscrew the lid by
rotating it anti-clockwise (see figure): a little
water may trickle out.
This is perfectly normal;
3. clean the inside thoroughly;
4. screw the lid back on;
5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks
are securely in place before you push it onto the
appliance.
Caring for the door and drum of
your appliance
• Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to
prevent unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump which does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins
or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber which
protects the pump, situated in its bottom part.
! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and
unplug the appliance.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there
are any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash cycles, water pressure is
very strong and a cracked hose could easily
split open.
! Never use second-hand hoses.
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Precautions and tips
! This washing machine was designed and constructed in
accordance with international safety regulations. The following information is provided for safety reasons and must
therefore be read carefully.
General safety
• This appliance was designed for domestic use only.
• 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 touch the machine when barefoot or with wet or
damp hands or feet.
• Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging the
appliance from the electricity socket. Hold the plug and pull.
• Do not open the detergent dispenser drawer while the
machine is in operation.
• Do not touch the drained water as it may reach extremely
high temperatures.
• Never force the porthole door. This could damage the safety
lock mechanism designed to prevent accidental opening.
• If the appliance breaks down, do not under any circumstances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to
repair it yourself.
• Always keep children well away from the appliance while
it is operating.
• The door can become quite hot during the wash cycle.
• If the appliance has to be moved, work in a group of two
or three people and handle it with the utmost care. Never
try to do this alone, because the appliance is very heavy.
• Before loading laundry into the washing machine, make
sure the drum is empty.
Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer
for information concerning the correct disposal of their old
appliance.
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Disposal
• Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local regulations so that the packaging may be re-used.
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment, 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.
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Description of the washing
machine and starting a wash cycle
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Control panel
Detergent dispenser drawer
ON/OFF
WASH CYCLE
button
knob
TEMPERATURE
knob
WASH CYCLE PROGRESS/
DELAY TIMER indicator lights
FUNCTION
buttons with
indicator lights
SPIN SPEED
knob
START/
PAUSE
button with
indicator light
DOOR LOCKED
indicator light
Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense
detergents and washing additives (see “Detergents and
laundry”).
ON/OFF button: switches the washing machine on and
off.
WASH CYCLE knob: programmes the wash cycles. During the wash cycle, the knob does not move.
FUNCTION buttons with indicator light: used to select the
available functions. The indicator light corresponding to the
selected function will remain lit.
TEMPERATURE knob: sets the temperature or the cold
wash cycle (see “Personalisation”).
SPIN SPEED knob: sets the spin speed or exclude the
spin cycle completely (see “Personalisation”).
WASH CYCLE PROGRESS/DELAY TIMER
light
s: used to monitor the progress of the wash cycle.
The illuminated indicator light shows which phase is in
progress.
If the Delay Timer function has been set, the time remaining until the wash cycle starts will be indicated (see next
page).
indicator
START/PAUSE button with indicator light: starts or temporarily interrupts the wash cycles.
N.B. To pause the wash cycle in progress, press this
button; the corresponding indicator light will flash orange,
while the indicator light for the current wash cycle phase
will remain lit in a fixed manner. If the DOOR LOCKED
indicator light is switched off, the door may be opened.
To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press this button again.
Standby mode
This washing machine, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system
which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is
detected. Press the ON-OFF button briefly and wait for the
machine to start up again.
Consumption in off-mode: 0,5 W
Consumption in Left-on: 0,5 W
DOOR LOCKED indicator light: indicates whether the
door may be opened or not (see next page).
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Indicator lights
The indicator lights provide important information.
This is what they can tell you:
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.
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Delayed start
If the DELAY TIMER function has been activated (see “Personalisation”), after the wash cycle has been started the
indicator light corresponding to the selected delay period
will begin to flash:
As time passes, the remaining delay will be displayed and
the corresponding indicator light will flash:
The set programme will start once the selected time delay
has expired.
Wash
Rinse
Spin
Drain
End of wash cycle
Function buttons and corresponding indicator lights
When a function is selected, the corresponding indicator
light will illuminate.
If the selected function is not compatible with the programmed wash cycle, the corresponding indicator light will flash
and the function will not be activated.
If the selected function is not compatible with another
function which has been selected previously, the indicator
light corresponding to the first function selected will
flash and only the second function will be activated; the
indicator light corresponding to the enabled option will
remain lit.
Door locked indicator light
When the indicator light is on, the porthole door is locked
to prevent it from being opened; make sure the indicator
light is off before opening the door (wait approximately 3
minutes). To open the door during a running wash cycle,
press the START/PAUSE button; the door may be opened
once the DOOR LOCKED indicator light turns off.
Starting a wash cycle
1. Switch the washing machine on by pressing the ON/OFF button. All indicator lights will switch on for a few seconds, then
they will switch off and the START/PAUSE indicator light will pulse.
2. Load the laundry and close the door.
3. Set the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired programme.
4. Set the washing temperature (see “Personalisation”).
5. Set the spin speed (see “Personalisation”).
6. Measure out the detergent and washing additives (see “Detergents and laundry”).
7. Select the desired functions.
8. Start the wash cycle by pressing the START/PAUSE button and the corresponding indicator light will remain lit in a fixed
manner, in green.
To cancel the set wash cycle, pause the machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button and select a new cycle.
9. At the end of the wash cycle the indicator light will switch on. The door can be opened once the DOOR LOCK indi-
cator light turns off. Take out your laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to make sure the drum dries completely. Switch
the washing machine off by pressing the ON/OFF button.
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Wash cycles
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Table of wash cycles
Description of the wash cycle
Wash cycles
Daily
1
Cotton with prewash: extremely soiled whites. 90° 1200
2
Cotton: extremely soiled whites. 90° 1200 -
3
Cotton Standard 60° (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 60° 1200 -
4
Cotton Standard 40° (2): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1200 -
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Coloured Cottons: lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1200 -
6
Synthetics: heavily soiled resistant colours. 60° 800 -
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Synthetics (3): lightly soiled resistant colours. 40° 800 -
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Cotton Standard 20°: lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. 20° 1200 -
Special
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Wool: for wool, cashmere, etc. 40° 800 -
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Silk/Curtains: for garments in silk and viscose, lingerie. 30° 0 -
10 Jeans
Express: to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable for wool, silk and
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clothes which require washing by hand).
Sport
12 Sport Intensive
13 Sport Light
14 Special Shoes
Partial wash cycles
Rinse - 1200 - -
Spin + Drain - 1200 - - - 7 - - - 16’
Max.
temp.
Max.
speed
(°C)
(rpm)
40° 800 -
30° 800 -
30° 600 30° 600 -
30° 600 -
Detergents
Wash
Prewash
Energy
Fabric
softener
2 pairs
Residual
dampness %
Max. load (kg)
7 53 1,90 68 155’
7 53 1,80 62 140’
7 53 1,26 52,5 190’
7 53 1,09 92 185’
7 53 0,86 56 95’
3,5 44 0,78 33 105’
3,5 44 0,49 32 95’
7 - - - 170’
1,5 - - - 70’
1 - - - 55’
3 - - - 60’
1,5 71 0,12 27 15’
3 - - - 85’
3 - - - 60’
Max.
- - - 55’
7 - - - 36’
consumption
kWh
Cycle
duration
Total water lt
The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions. The actual duration can vary according to factors such as water temperature and pressure, the amount of detergent used, the amount and type of load inserted, load balancing and any wash options selected.
1) Test wash cycle in compliance with directive 1061/2010: set wash cycle 3 with a temperature of 60°C.
This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments
which can be washed at 60°C. The actual washing temperature may differ from the indicated value.
2) Test wash cycle in compliance with directive 1061/2010: set wash cycle 4 with a temperature of 40°C.
This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments
which can be washed at 40°C. The actual washing temperature may differ from the indicated value.
For all Test Institutes:
2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 4 with a temperature of 40°C.
3) Long wash cycle for synthetics: set wash cycle 6; with a temperature of 40°C.
Cotton Standard 20° (wash cycle 7) ideal for heavily soiled cotton loads. The effective performance levels achieved at cold
temperatures, which are comparable to washing at 40°, are guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at varying
speed, with repeated and frequent peaks.
Express (wash cycle 11) this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 15 minutes and
therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting this wash cycle (11 at 30°C), it is possible to wash different fabrics together (except for wool and silk items), with a maximum load of 1,5 kg.
Sport Intensive (wash cycle 12) is for washing heavily soiled sports clothing fabrics (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); for best results,
we recommend not exceeding the maximum load indicated in the “Table of wash cycles”.
Sport Light (wash cycle 13) is for washing lightly soiled sports clothing fabrics (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); for best results, we
recommend not exceeding the maximum load indicated in the “Table of wash cycles”. We recommend using a liquid deter-
gent and dosage suitable for a half-load.
Special Shoes (wash cycle 14) is for washing sports shoes; for best results, do not wash more than 2 pairs simultaneously.
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