Indesit IWE 7145 User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

GB

English,1

IWE 7145

Contents

Installation, 2-3-4-5

Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data

Description of the washing machine, 6-7

Control panel
Display

Running a wash cycle, 8

Wash cycles and options, 9

Table of wash cycles
Wash options

Detergents and laundry, 10

Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Special wash cycles
Load balancing system

Precautions and tips, 11

General safety
Disposal
Opening the porthole door manually

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Care and maintenance, 12

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

Troubleshooting, 13-14

Assistance, 15-16

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Installation

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! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future

reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or
moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies
the washing machine to inform the new owner as to its
operation and features.

! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital infor-

mation on installation, use and safety.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking

! This is a separate part of

the polystyrene base and
should be removed with the
base.

! IMPORTANT check

when unpacking your
machine.

1. Unpack the washing machine.

2. Check whether the washing machine has been dama­ged during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and
contact your retailer.

3. Remove the 4 protective
screws and the rubber bush
with the respective spacer,
situated on the rear of the
appliance (see also the instal-

lation leaflet).

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 accor­ding to the worktop, must not exceed 2°.

Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with sta­bility and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during
operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust
the feet in such a way as to allow enough room for ventila­tion beneath the washing machine.

Electric and water connections

Connecting the water inlet hose

1. Connect the supply pipe
by screwing it to a cold
water tap using a
3/4 gas threaded connec­tion (see figure).
Before performing the con­nection, allow the water to
run freely until it is perfectly
clear.

2. Connect the other end of
the water inlet hose to the
washing machine,
screwing it onto the applian­ce’s cold water inlet, situated
on the top right-hand side
on the rear of the appliance

(see figure).

4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.

5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the wa­shing machine needs to be moved to another location.

! Packaging materials are not children’s toys.

Levelling

Your machine may make a considerable amount of noise if
the two front feet have not been adjusted correctly.

1. Install the washing machine
on a flat sturdy floor, without
resting it up against walls,
furniture cabinets or other.

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3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose.

! The water pressure at the tap must be within the values

indicated in the Technical details table (on the page 5).

! If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact a spe-

cialist store or an authorised serviceman.

! Ensure that the supply taps are allowing water through.

Old taps may seize in the closed position and thus pre­vent water reaching the machine.

Connecting the drain hose

65 - 100 cm

Where it connects to
the waste water pipe
cut end off spigot or
remove the blanking cap

Connect the drain hose,
without bending it, to a
draining duct or a wall drain
situated between 65 and
100 cm from the floor;

The drain hose may be
connected to an under­sink trap. Before connec­ting the drain hose from
the machine ensure that
any blanks or removable
ends have been taken off
the spigot.

If it is placed over the edge
of a basin or sink be sure
the free end of the hose
should not be underwater.

! We advise against the use of hose extensions; in case of

absolute need, the extension must have the same diame­ter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm in
length.
Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into a standpi­pe, that the end does not go down more than 15cms (6
inches). If the hose is pushed down too far, this may cause
the machine to self -syphon ie. continuously empty as it is
filling.

Electric connection

Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, make
sure that:

• the socket is earthed and in compliance with the

applicable law;

• the supply voltage is included within the values indica-

ted on the Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine.

• the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s

plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the
plug.

Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug
it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use.
Before using the appliance please read the instructions
below.

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED
OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Replacing the fuse:

When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved
fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse
cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not
be used until a replacement is obtained.
Replacement fuse covers:
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the
correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the
colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest
Service Depot.

Removing the plug:

If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and
you should wish to re-route the mains cable through parti­tions, units etc., please ensure that either:
the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere rewireable plug
bearing the BSI mark of approval.

or:

the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable out­let, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733)
which is accessible without moving the appliance.

Disposing of the plug:

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:
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Green & Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live

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• the socket is able to sustain the appliance’s maximum

power load indicated on the Technical Data Plate
fixed on the machine;

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GREEN &
YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

13 ampere fuse

CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP

As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red.
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black.
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a
13 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distri­bution board.
If you are in any doubt regarding the electrical supply to
your machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.
How to connect an alternative plug:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

BLUE NEUTRAL (N)
BROWN LIVE (L)
GREEN & YELLOW EARTH (E)

The first wash cycle

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 1.

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 washing machine should not be installed in an ou-

tdoor environment, not even where the area is sheltered,
because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to
damp, rain and thunderstorms.

! When the washing machine is installed, the mains socket

must be within easy reach.

! Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.

! The power supply cable must never be bent or dange-

rously compressed.

! The power supply cable must only be replaced by an

authorised serviceman.

Warning! The company denies all liability if and when these
norms are not respected.

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Technical data

- 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

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Model

Dimensions

Capacity

Electrical

connections

Water connection

Spin speed

Energy rated pro-

grammes accor-

ding to regulation

EN 60456

IWE 7145

width 59.5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 53,5 cm

from 1 to 7 kg

please refer to the technical data plate
fixed to the machine

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 52 litres

up to 1400 rotations per minute

programme 1; temperature 60°C;
using a load of 7 kg.

This appliance conforms to the following
EC Directives:

- 2002/96/EC

- 2006/95/EC Low Voltage)

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