Indesit WA 115 User Manual

Washing machine

Instructions for installation and use

WA 115

Quick guide

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 .

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 .

Never use hoses that have already been used, always use the new ones provided with your machine;

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 f abric.

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.

Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 6)

Years back, our g randmothers w ere the ones who ga v e us good advice - and in those days synthetic fibres did not exist: washing was easy . Today, your w ashing machine offers you helpful advice allowing you to wash wool e ven better than an expert laundress would by hand.

The detergent dispenser (p. 7)

How to use the detergent dispenser and the bleach compartment.

Understanding the control panel (p. 3)

Washing machine’ s control panel is very simple. It has only a fe w 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 f or wool. F amiliarising 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.

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 possib le.

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.

1 1. 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 .

Instructions for installation and use

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, alwa ys 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. T o 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, check that knob C is in the desired position, if necessary use buttons E, F, G and H, and lastly, p ress on/off button I (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...

The M lamp to extinguish: it will take about three minutes. Then turn the washing machine off by pressing on-off button I (O position). You can now open the washing machine door safely . After having remo ved 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°. Tar 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

Understanding the control panel

Here I’m in command

Making the right choice is important. And it’s easy.

Programme selector knob

Use this knob to select the wash programme.

T urn 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 I (position I), pilot lamp L will start flashing. After 5", the setting will be accepted, pilot lamp L 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 L 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 contr ol 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 (

Spin exclusion knob

It is used to exclude the spin cycle (by choosing symbol duce the spin speed of the selected programme. The maximum speed for the four types of fabric are:

Fabric Speed

Cotton Max rpm Synthetics 800 rpm Wool 600 rpm Silk no

Note: distribution phase will be carried out at low speed.

Detergent dispenser

It is divided into 3 compartments:

1.Detergent for pre-wash;

2.Detergent for the main cycle wash;

3. F abric conditioner.

The washing machine is equipped with an extra compartment 4 (provided as an accessory) for the bleach, to be inserted in compartment 1.

) or to re-

Easy iron

This function allows your washing to come out of the machine without creases, making it much easier to iron. Y ou can use it with programmes 3-4 (Cotton), 5-6-7 (Synthetics) and 9-10 (Delicates).

Press this button in programmes 5-6-7-9-10 and the wash cycle will come to a stop on symbol te it by pressing button E again.

Important:

not be used when button H (stain removal) has been pressed.

Extra rinsing

This helps to increase the amount of rinse cycles in programmes for cotton and synthetics fabrics. We recommend that you use it to improve the machine's rinsing power when dealing with a full load and a great amount of detergent.

Rapid wash

This button reduces the length of the wash programme by about 30%. It cannot be used with special programmes (see page 4) or those for wool and silk.

. You can comple-

this function should

On-off

When button I 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 L 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.

The door block lamp

The safety lamp indicates that the washing machine door is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally. To avoid any damages to lock mechanism, you must wait for the lamp to extinguish, before attempting to open the door which takes around three minutes.

The detergent dispenser with the additional bleach compartment is here.

Instructions for installation and use

Stain removal (see page 19)

Thanks to this command, the washing machine will carry out a more intensive wash that optimises the effectiveness of the liquid additives, thus allowing more resistant stains to be removed. When you press the stain removal button, you cannot activate the pre-wash.

What are you washing today?

A programme for all seasons

Type of fabric and degree of soil Programme

COTTON

Exceptionally soiled whites (sheets, tablecloth s, e tc.)

Heavily soiled whites and fast colours

Slightly soiled whites and delicate colours (shirts, jump er s, e tc.)

Rinse cycles/Bleach

Spin cycle Draining and f inal spi n cyc le Stop/Reset

SYNTHETICS

Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics (baby linen, etc.)

Delicate colour synth etics (all types of slightly soiled garments)

Delicate colour synth etics (all types of slightly soiled garments

Rinse cycles/Bleach

Fabric softener

Spin cycle Draining and del ica te spin cycle Stop/Reset

DELICATES

Wool, hand wash

Particularly delicate garments and fabrics (curtains, silk, v isc ose, e tc.)

Rinse cycles Spin cycle Draining and del ica te spin cycle Drain Drain Stop/Reset

knob

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Temperature knob

1 90°C 2 90° C 3 60°C 4 40°C

5 60°C 6 50°C 7 40°C 8 30°C

9 40° C

10 30°C

Detergent

for wash

Fabric softener

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Stain rem. button/ Bleach

Del./Trad.

Delicate

Length of the cycle (minutes)

165

145

130

100

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 delica te sp in cy cle

Wash cycle at 50°C, rinse cycles, anti-crease or delica te sp in cy cle

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles, anti-crease or delica te sp in cy cle

Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles and delicate spin cycle

Rinse cycles, anti-c re ase or d eli ca te spin cycel

Rinse cycles with automatic introdu ction o f softener, anti-crease or delicat e spin cycle

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles an d delicate spin cycle

Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles, anti-crease or draini ng

Rinse cyclesi, anti-cr ea se or d ra ini n g

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 Y our 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 LIQUID DETERGENT.

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