Indesit PWDE 8147 S User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHER-DRYER

GB

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PWDE 8147 S

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Contents

Installation, 2-3-4-5

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

Care and maintenance, 6

Cutting off the water and electricity supplies
Cleaning the washer-dryer
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose

Precautions and advice, 7

General safety
Disposal

Description of the washer-dryer, 8-9

Control panel
Display

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How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle, 10

Wash cycles and options, 11

Table of wash cycles
Wash options

Detergents and laundry, 12

Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Special wash cycles

Troubleshooting, 13-14

Assistance, 15-16

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Installation

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! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe
place for future reference. If the washer-dryer 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 washer-dryer from its
packaging.

2. Make sure that the washer-dryer 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 4 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 washer-dryer needs to
be moved to another location.
! Packaging materials should not be used as
toys for children.

Levelling

1. Install the washer-dryer 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°.

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
washer-dryer.

Connecting the electricity and
water supplies

Connecting the water inlet hose

1. Connect the supply
pipe by screwing it to
a cold water tap 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
washer-dryer by
screwing it onto the
corresponding water
inlet of the appliance,
which is situated on
the top right-hand
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 page 5).

! 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.

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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 supply voltage is included within the values
indicated on the Technical Data Plate fixed on
the machine.

• the socket is compatible with the washer­dryer’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.

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The drain hose may
b e c on n ec t ed t o
an under-sink trap.
Befor e conn e cting
the drain hose from
the machine ensure
tha t any bla nks 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 socket is able to sustain the appliance’s
maximum power load indicated on the Technical
Data Plate fixed on the machine;

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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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 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.

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 washer-dryer should not be installed
in an outdoor 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 washer-dryer 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 dangerously compressed.

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Technical data

Model

Dimensions

Capacity

PWDE 8147 S
width 59.5 cm

height 85 cm
depth 60 cm

from 1 to 8 kg for wash
programme
from 1 to 6 kg for the drying
programme

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Electrical
connections

Water con­nections

Spin speed

Energy ra­ted
programmes
according to
regulation
EN 50229

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 62 litres

up to 1400 rotations per
minute

wash: programme 1; tem­perature 60°C; using a load
of 8 kg.
drying: the smaller load
must be dried by selecting
the “A1” (IRON) dryness le­vel. The load must consist of
2 sheets, 1 pillowcase and
1 hand towel; the remainder
of the load must be dried by
selecting the “A4” (EXTRA)
dryness level.

This appliance conforms to
the following EC Directives:

- 2004/108/EC (Electroma­gnetic Compatibility)

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

- 2002/96/EC

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