Here are the 12 topics explained in this manual. Read, learn and
have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better
wash, more easily and making your washing machine last longer.
1.
Installation and removal (p. 10)
Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation
for the correct functioning of your washing machine. Always check:
1. That the electric system conforms to regulations;
2. That the inlet and draining pipes are connected correctly;
3. That the washing machine is levelled properly; something
worth checking to aid the performance of your
washing machine;
4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from
the back of the washing machine;
2.What goes in your washing machine and how
to start it (p. 2)
A correct distribution of your laundry is vital to the successful
outcome of the wash and the life of the washing machine. Learn all
the tips and secrets to dividing your linen: colour, type of fabric.
3.
Guide to understanding labels (p. 5)
The symbols on the labels of your garments are easy to understand
and equally important for the success of your wash. The guide
includes simple instructions to help you choose the right temperature, wash cycles and ironing methods.
4.
Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 6)
Years back, our grandmothers were the ones who gave us good
advice - and in those days synthetic fibres did not exist: washing
was easy. Today, your washing machine offers you helpful advice
allowing you to wash wool even better than an expert laundress
would by hand.
5.
The detergent dispenser (p. 7)
How to use the detergent dispenser.
6.
Understanding the control panel (p. 3)
Washing machine’s control panel is very simple. It has only a few
essential buttons to help you choose any type of wash cycle,
ranging from the most energetic, capable of cleaning a mechanic’s
overalls, to the most delicate for wool. Familiarising yourself with it
will help you get the best out of your wash while helping your
washing machine last longer. It’s easy.
8. Care and maintenance (p. 12)
With just a bit of care, it will repay you with loyalty and devotion.
With the necessary upkeep, it will wash for years and years to
come.
9.
Problems and solutions (p. 8 and 9)
Before calling a technician, read these pages: immediate solutions
may be found for a number of problems. If the problem persists,
call your local Indesit customer services who will be pleased to
help. Any failure will be repaired, as soon as possible.
10.
Technical characteristics (p. 9)
Herein are the technical features of your washing machine: model
type number, electric and water specifications, size, capacity,
speed of the spin cycle and compliance with Italian and European
regulations.
11. Safety for you and your family (p. 13)
Here you will find the necessary safety guidelines, and it is
important for you to read this section carefully.
12.
Indesit stays with you after your purchase (p. 14)
Indesit supports its products after their purchase by offering you a
range of special services, professional assistance, spare parts
and quality accessories.
7. Guide to the wash programmes (p. 4)
Herein is an easy table to help you choose the right programme,
temperature, detergents and possible additives. Choose the right
programme and you will get better results with your wash while
saving time, water and energy, day after day.
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Instructions for installation and use
M
What goes in your washer?
Before washing, you can do a great deal to ensure better results. Divide your garments
according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines.
Before washing.
Divide your washing according
to the type of fabric and colour
fastness.
Empty all pockets (coins, paper,
money and small obejects) and
ensure all loose buttons are
repaired or removed prior to
loading.
Starting the washer
After installing your new washing machine, start a wash
cycle by setting programme "1" at 90 degrees.
Starting your washing machine
in the right way is important for
the quality of your wash, to help
prevent future problems and
enhance life expectancy of your
appliance. Once you have
loaded your washing machine
and added the detergent
together with any fabric
conditioner, always check that:
For more delicate
garments:
protect underwear, tights
and stockings and delicate
items by placing them in a
canvas pouch
The labels say it all.
Always look at the labels: they
tell you everything about your
garment and how to wash it in
the best possible way.
The table on page 5 shows all
meanings behind these
symbols. Their recommendations are important to
achieve better wash results.
1. The door is closed correctly.
2. The plug is secured in the
socket.
3. The water supply is turned
on.
4. Selector knob A is positioned
on one of the symbols
Reset).
Choose the desired programme
The programme is selected
according to the type of garments
that need to be washed. To choose
a programme, refer to the table on
page 4. Turn knob A until the
selected programme is aligned
with the mark on the knob, turn
knob B to the desired temperatu-
re settings, if necessary use
buttons D and E, and lastly, press
on/off button F (I position).
(Stop/
Big and small happily
together.
This washing machine has a
special electronic control device
for even distribution: before the
spin cycle starts, this device
allows the garments to positions
themselves, to minimise noise
and vibrations during the spin
cycle.
At the end of the wash cycle...
Wait approximately 3 minutes.
Then turn the washing machine
off by pressing on-off button F
(O position). You can now open
the washing machine door
safely. After having removed the
freshly cleaned washing, leave
the door open to allow air
circulation inside the drum.
Always disconnect electricity at
the socket and turn off the water
supply.
Dividing your garments
according to fabric and
colour, is very important
for good results
Remember that, in the event
of a power failure, or should
the washing machine switch
itself off, the programme
chosen will remain in its
memory.
How to eliminate the most common stains
Ink and biro Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol or alcohol at 90°.
Ta r Dab with fresh butter, rub in turpentine then wash immediately.
Wax Scrape away, then run a hot iron between two sheets of absorbent paper. Then rub in cotton with turpentine or
methyl alcohol.
Chewing gum Rub in nail polish remover and wipe with a clean rag.
Mold Cotton and white linen should be placed in a solution of 5 parts water, one bleach and a spoon of vinegar, then
washed immediately. For other white fabrics, use hydrogen peroxide at 10 volumes and wash immediately.
Lipstick Dab with ether on wool or cotton. Use tricloroetilene for silk.
Nail polish Place a sheet of absorbent paper on the side of the stain, wet it with nail polish remover, shifting the
garment as the sheet gradually changes colour.
Grass Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol.
Instructions for installation and use
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G
A
B
F
C
D
E
Understanding the control panel
Here I’m in command
Making the right choice is important. And it’s easy.
Silk and curtains: press button D
Programme selector knob
Use this knob to select the wash
programme.
Turn this knob clockwise only.
To select a programme, you
should turn the knob so that the
symbol/number of the desired
programme is in line with the
pointer on the knob.
Now press on/off button F
(position I), pilot lamp G will start
flashing.
After 5", the setting will be
accepted, pilot lamp G will stop
flashing (staying lit) and the
wash cycle will begin.
Should you wish to interrupt the
programme in progress or set a
new one, select one of the
symbols
wait 5" : when the cancellation
has been accepted, pilot lamp
G flashes, and you can then
turn the appliance off.
After the wash cycle has been
set and accepted by the
washing machine, turning the
knob will have no effect (except
for when it is on position
Reset).
(Stop/Reset) and
Stop/
Temperature control knob
It is used to set the wash temperature in the recommended
programme table on pag. 4. It also
allows you to reduce the temperature recommended for the
selected programme, and even
to set a cold wash cycle (
Detergent dispenser
It is divided into three
compartments:
1.Detergent for pre-wash;
2.Detergent for the main cycle
wash;
3. Fabric conditioner.
Anti-crease
This button allows you to
interrupt a programme (on
symbol
soaking in water before the spin
cycle. It is a very useful button
in particular because it can be
used for delicates and
synthetics. It is only to be used
with wash programmes for
synthetic fabrics, silk and
curtains when it is impossible for
you to take the washing out
immediately. Before opening the
washing machine door, finish the
wash cycle as follows:
) keeping the washing
and the machine will drain the
water.
Synthetic fabrics: press button D
if you want a spin cycle, or turn
knob A to symbol
the water to be drained.
).
Extra Economy
Reduces water consumption
during the rinse cycles. We
recommend that you use this
function only with small laundry
loads, dosing the detergent
proportionally.
On-off
When button F is pressed, the
washing machine is switched
on, when it is not the machine
is switched off.
Turning the appliance off
does not cancel the selected
programme.
The on-off lamp
Lamp G flashes when the
appliance is switched on and
awaiting a programme to be set.
A steady light means the
appliance has accepted the
selected programme.
Slightly soiled whites and delicate
colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.)
Rinse cycles
Spin cycleDraining and final spin cycle
Stop/Reset
SYNTHETICS
Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics
(baby linen, etc.)
Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics
(baby linen, etc.)
Delicate colour synthetics
(all types of slightly soiled garments)
Delicate colour synthetics
(all types of slightly soiled garments
Rinse cycles
Fabric softener
Spin cycleDraining and delicate spin cycle
Stop/Reset
DELICATES
Wool
Particularly delicate garments and
fabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.)
Rinse cycles
Spin cycleDraining and delicate spin cycle
DrainingDraining
Stop/Reset
knob
)
Tem pe ra tur e
knob
190°C
290°C
360°C
440°C
560°C
650°C
740°C
830°C
940°C
1030°C
Detergent
for
prewash
Detergent
for wash
Fabric
softener
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Length of
the cycle
(minutes)
165
145
130
95
100
95
70
30
60
50
Description of wash cycle
Warm prewash, wash cycle at 90°C, rinse
cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles
Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles
Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles
Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and final spin cycles
Rinse cycles, intermediate and final
spin cycles
Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme
Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,
anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Wash cycle at 50°C, rinse cycles,
anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,
anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles and
delicate spin cycle
Rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate
spin cycel
Rinse cycles with automatic introduction of
softener, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme
Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles and
delicate spin cycle
Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles,
anti-crease or draining
Rinse cyclesi, anti-crease or draining
Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme
Important: to cancel the wash programme you have just set, select one of the symbols (Stop/Reset) and wait for at least 5 seconds.
The data found in the table is purely indicative, and can vary according to the quantity and type of washing, the water system temperature and
the room temperature.
Special programme
Daily wash Your washer has a programme available for the washing of lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time.
By setting programme 8 at a temperature of 30°C, you can wash different types of fabrics together (except for wool and silk), with a
maximum load of 3 kg. This programmes allows you to save on both time and energy as it only lasts around 30 minutes. We recommend the
use of liquid detergent.
Instructions for installation and use
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