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WDE 12 X

Washer-dryer

Instructions for installation and use

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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 washer-dryer last longer .

1.

Installation and removal (p. 11)

Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation
for the correct functioning of your washer-dryer . Alw ays chec k:

1. That the electric system conforms to regulations;

2. That the inlet and draining pipes are connected correctly .

Never use pipes that have already been used.

3. That the washer-dryer is levelled properly; something

worth checking to aid the performance of your
washer-dryer;

4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from
the back of the washer-dryer;

2. What goes in your washer-dryer 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 w asher-dryer . Learn all the
tips and secrets to dividing your linen: colour , type of fabric.

3.

Guide to understanding labels (p. 6)

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. 7)

Years back, our grandmothers were the ones who ga v e us good
advice - and in those days synthetic fibres did not exist: washing
was easy. Today, your washer-dryer offers you helpful advice
allowing you to wash wool even better than an expert laundress
would by hand.

5.

The detergent dispenser (p. 8)

How to use the detergent dispenser and the bleach compartment.

8. How to dry (p. 5)

A few handy tips to get the best drying cycle from your appliance.

9. Care and maintenance (p. 14)

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.

10.

Problems and solutions (p. 9 and 10)

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 f ailure will be repaired, as soon as possible .

11.

Technical characteristics (p. 10)

Herein are the technical features of your washer-dryer: model type
number, electric and water specifications, siz e, capacity, speed of
the spin cycle and compliance with Italian and European regulations.

12. Safety for you and your family (p. 15)

6.

Understanding the control panel (p. 3)

Washer-dryer’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. F amiliarising yourself with it
will help you get the best out of your wash while helping your
washer-dryer last longer . It’s easy .

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 da y.

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Here you will find the necessary safety guidelines, and it is
important for you to read this section carefully.

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What goes in y our washer-dryer?

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-dryer

After installing your new washer-dryer , start a wash cycle
by setting programme "1" at 90 degrees.

Starting your washer-dryer 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 washer-dryer 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 6 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 lastly, p ress on/off button H
(I position).

(Stop/

Big and small happily
together.

This washer-dryer 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...

Lamp I will flash quickly for a few
seconds, then it will begin
flashing more slowly .
Then turn the washer-dryer off
by pressing on-off button H
(O position). You can now open
the washer-dryer door safely.
After having removed the
freshly cleaned washing, leave
the door open to allow air
circulation inside the drum.

Dividing your garments

according to fabric and

colour, is very important

for good results

Always disconnect electricity at
the socket and turn off the water
supply .

Remember that, in the event
of a power failure, or should
the washer-dryer 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.

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Understanding the control panel

Here I’m in command

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

E

H

I

L

G

F

Programme selector knob

Use this knob to select the wash
programme.

T urn this knob clockwise onl y .

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 H
(position I), pilot lamp I will start
flashing.
After 5", the setting will be
accepted, pilot lamp I 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
5" : when the cancellation has
been accepted, pilot lamp I
flashes, and you can then turn the
appliance off.
After the wash cycle has been set
and accepted by the washer­dryer, turning the knob will hav e
no effect (except for when it is on
position

(Stop/Reset) and wait

Stop/Reset).

D

T emperature 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 (

Drying cycle knob

Use this knob to select the
desired drying cycle. Two
options are available:

A - Based on time:
From 40 minutes to 150.

B - Based on the damp level of
the dry clothes:

Iron

easy to iron.

War drobe

put away.

Extra dry

recommended for towelling and
bathrobes.

A cooling stage is foreseen at
the end of the drying cycle.

Detergent dispenser

It is divided into 3 compartments:

1.Detergent for pre-wash;

2.Detergent for the main cycle

3. Fabric conditioner .

:slightly damp clothes,

: dry clothes to

: very dry clothes,

wash;

).

C

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

Easy iron

This function allows your
washing to come out of the
machine without creases,
making it much easier to iron.
You can use it with programmes
3-4 (Cotton), 5-6 (Synthetics)
and 9 (Delicates).
Press this button in
programmes 5-6-9 and the wash
cycle will come to a stop on
symbol
by pressing button E again.

Notes:

- this function should not be
used when button G (stain
removal) has been pressed.

- If you also want to run the

drying cycle, this button is
enabled only if combined with
level

Slow spin

Use this button to reduce the
spinning speed from 1200 to
600 rpm for the cotton and linen
programmes and from 850 to
600 rpm for the synthetic
fabrics programmes.

. You can complete it

(Iron).

B

On-off

When button H is pressed, the
washer-dryer is switched on,
when it is not the machine is
switched off.

Turning the appliance off
does not cancel the selected
programme.

On-off lamp / door locked

Lamp I flashes slowly when the
appliance is switched on and
awaiting instructions and at the
end of a cycle, indicating that the
door can be opened. It flashes
quickly when the door should
not be opened. A steady light
means the appliance has
accepted the selected
programme.

Drying cycle lamp

When this lamp is on, it means
that knob C has been set on a
drying cycle and at the end of the
wash cycle, the appliance will run
the selected tumble drying cycle.

A

The detergent dispenser with the
additional bleach compartment
is here.

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MAX

1

3

2

Stain removal (see page 8)

Thanks to this command, the
washer-dryer 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

knob

COTTON

Exceptionally soiled whites
(sheets, tablecloth s, etc. )

Exceptionally soiled whites
(sheets, tablecloth s, etc. )

Heavily soiled whites and fast colours

Slightly soiled whites and del icate
colours (shirts, jumper s, etc.)

Rinse cycles/Bleach
Spin cycle Draining and final spin cycl e
Drying cycle for cotton f ab rics

Stop/Reset

SYNTHETICS

Heavily soiled fast colour synth etics
(baby linen, etc.)

Delicate colour synthetics
(all types of slightly soiled garments)

Delicate colour synthetics (all types of
slightly soiled garments)

Rinse cycles/Bleach

Fabric softener

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle
Drying cycle for synthe tic fab rics
Stop/Reset

DELICATES

Hand wash

Particularly delicate garments and
fabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.)

Rinse cycles
Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle
Draining Draining
Drying cycle for wool
Stop/Reset

Temperature
knob

1 90°C
2 90°C
3 60°C
4 40°C

5 60°C
6 40°C
7 30°C

8 40°C
9 30°C

Detergent
for wash

Fabric
softener

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Stain rem.
button/
Bleach

Del./Trad.

Del./Trad.

Del./Trad.

Del./Trad.

Delicate

Delicate

Delicate

Delicate

Length of
the cycle
(minutes)

165

145

130

95

100

70

30

45

50

Description of wash cycle

Prewash cycle, wash cycle at 90°C, rinse
cycles, intermediate a nd fin al spin cycle s

Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and fi na l sp in c ycl es

Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and fi na l sp in c ycl es

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,
intermediate and fi na l sp in c ycl es

Rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles, anti­crease or delicate spin cycle

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles, anti­crease or delicate spin cycle

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

Rinse cycles, anti-cre ase or delicat e spin
cycel

Rinse cycles with automatic intr oductio n of
softener, anti-crea se or delicate spin cycl e

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles and
delicate spin cycle

Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles, anti­crease or draining

Rinse cycles, 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 Y our washer-dryer has a programme available for the washing of lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time.
By setting programme 7 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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How to dry

A combined Washing and
Drying Programme

Look at table A to the side and
follow the instructions provided
for MAX load to have an
automatic washing and drying
cycle.
Follow the instructions for wash
only (see page 2, the paragraph
entitled "Starting the Washer­Dryer") and use knob C to set
the type of drying cycle desired,
then press button H (I position).

If the laundry load to be washed
and dried exceeds the
maximum load foreseen (see
table A), then follow the
instructions provided for wash
only (see page 2, the paragraph
entitled "Starting the Washer­Dryer").
When the wash cycle has
finished, remove your washing,
divide it up and replace part of it
inside the drum.
Now follow the instructions
provided for a dry only cycle.
Repeat this procedure for the
remainder of the load.

Dry only

Once you have loaded the
washing that needs drying (4 kg
max. for cottons, see table for
other fabrics ), make sure that:

- the door is shut correctly;

- the plug is inserted in the socket;

- the water tap is turned on;

- button H has not been pressed
(O position).

And now set the wash cycle
knob

Set knob A on the appropriate
drying setting
the type of fabric, select the type
of drying cycle required using
knob C and then press on-off
button H (I position).

At the end of the drying cycle...

Wait for lamp I to flash slowly,
then turn the washer-dryer off by
pressing on-off button H
(O position). Now you can open
the appliance door. Once you
have removed the washing from
the appliance, leave the door
open or ajar to avoid the
formation of bad odours and
turn off the water tap.

depending on

A.

Extra

dry

Drying time (Min.)

Wardrobe Iron

Fabric
type

Cotton,
Linen

Cotton Terry

Teri t a l,
Cotton

Acr yli c s P yj a ma s ,

Nylon Slips, tights,

The data contained in the table are purely indicative.

For cotton loads of less than 1 Kg, use the drying programme
designed for synthetic fabrics.

Load type Max. load

Cl o thing o f
diffe r e nt
sizes

towe ls

Sheets ,
Shirts

socks, etc.

stocking s,
etc.

(kg)

4 155 140 130

4 155 140 130

2,5 110 10 0 90

1656060

1656060

WOOL DRYING CYCLE

The woollen garments drying cycle should only and
exclusively be run together with the selection of a specific

cycle time (150 - 100 - 60 - 40 minutes). We recommend a

60 minute drying cycle for a 1 kg load.

If one of the three levels (Extra dry
Iron

) is selected by mistake, the appliance will run a

drying cycle lasting the MAX time foreseen (150 minutes).

, Wardrobe ,

IMPORTANT

A spin cycle is carried out during the drying if you have set a
cotton programme and a level of dryness (Extra dry
Wardrobe

, Iron ).

W ARNING

- During the drying phase, the door tends to get quite hot.

- Do not use the appliance to dry clothes that have been
washed with flammable solvents (e.g. trichlorethylene).

- Do not use the appliance to dry foam rubber or similar
elastomers.

- Make sure that the water tap is turned on during the drying
cycles.

- This washer-dryer can only be used to dry clothes which
have been pre-washed in water.

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Understanding labels

Learn the meaning of these symbols and you will get better
results, your garments will last longer resulting in an
improved wash.

All over Europe, garment labels
contain messages expressed in
small yet important symbols.
Understanding them is very
important if you want to get

These symbols are divided in
five different categories and
shapes: washing

, bleaching

, ironing , dry cleaning

and drying .
better results and treat your
garments the way they deserve
to be treated.

Useful tips

Turn shirts inside out to get better results
and make them last longer.

Always empty pockets of their contents.
Look at the label: it will always give you useful

advice.
When loading your washing, try to have a mixture

of large to small items.

Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help you
obtain a better wash, treat your clothes properly, and get a
better performance out of your washer-dryer.

Make sure you select the right
temperature!

Strong
action

Wash Bleaching Ironing Dry cleaning Drying

Wash at

95°C

Delicate

action

c

l

Bleaching only in

cold water

Hot iron at max

200°C

A

Dry clean with any

solvent Machine dryable

High

Temp.

P

Dry clean only with

perchloride, benzine

av., pure alcohol,

R111 and R113

Do not machine

Wash at

60°C Do not bleach

Medium hot

ironing at

max 150°C

F

Wash at

40°C

Wash at

30°C Not ironable Do not dry clean

Hand wash

Not

washable in

water

Iron at max

110°C

Dry clean with av.

benzine, pure alcohol

and R113 Spread to dry

Hang to dry
without s p in

drying

Dry on clothes

hanger

Low

Temperat.

dry

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Useful tips

Never use your washer-

dryer to wash... torn, fraying or

non-hemmed linen. If it is
absolutely neccessary , place it in
a bag for protection. Do not wash
coloured linen with whites.

Watch the weight!
For best results, do not exceed
the weight limits stated below
(figures show weight of dry
garments):

- Resistant fabrics:

5 kg maximum

- Synthetic fabrics:

2.5 kg maximum

- Delicate fabrics:

2 kg maximum

- Pure new wool:

1 kg maximum

How much does it weigh?
1 sheet 400-500 gr .
1 pillow case 150-200 gr .
1 tablecloth 400-500 gr .
1 bathrobe 900-1,200 gr.
1 towel 150-250 gr .

Coloured T-shirts, printed
ones and shirts last longer if turned
inside out before washing.
Printed T-shir ts and sweatshirts
should always be ironed inside out.

Dungaree alert.
Ver y popular “salopette” type
overalls have straps with hooks
that can damage the drum of your
washer-dryer or other garments
during the wash. To minimise the
risk, place hooks in the pocket
and fasten with safety pins.

Holidays: unplug the

appliance.

It is recommended that you
should unplug the machine from
the socket and turn off the water
supply. Leave the door ajar to
allow air circulation to the draw
and the door gasket area. This will
prevent unpleasant odours.

WOOL CYCLE

For best results, we
recommend you use a
specific detergent, taking
care not to wash more than
1 kg of laundry .

How to wash almost anything

Curtains.
Curtains tend to crease a great
deal. A useful tip to reduce
creasing: fold the curtains and
place them in a pillow case or
mesh bag. Do not load anything
else inside the appliance, this
will ensure that the overall
weight does not exceed the half
load. Remember to use the
specific programme 9 which
automatically excludes the spin
cycle.

Quilted coats and anorak.
You can wash quilted coats and
wind-cheaters, too, if they are
padded with goose or duck
down. Do not load more than
2-3 kg and never load 5 kg.
Repeat rinse once or twice
using the gentle spin.

T rainers .
Once you have removed mud
and dirt from trainers, you can
even wash them with jeans or
any other tough garments. Do
not wash trainers with whites.

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It’ s important for a good wash

Useful tips about the detergent dispenser

The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is
opened by pull it outwards.

4

You must follow the dosage
recommendations provided by
the manufacturers when adding
detergent or fabric conditioner.
Doses will vary according to the
wash load, the water hardness
and how soiled the washing is.
Experience will help you select
the right dosage almost
automatically: it will become your
secret.
Before adding detergent for pre­washing in compartment 1,
make sure that the extra
compartment for bleach 4 has
not been inserted.
Ensure no overfilling when
adding fabric conditioner in
compartment 3.
The washer-dryer automatically
adds the softener to the wash in
each programme.
Liquid detergent is poured into
compartment 2 just a few
seconds before starting the
wash cycle.

1

2

Cutting costs efficiently

Remember that liquid detergent
is only designed for wash
cycles of up to 60 degrees on
non pre-wash items.
Special containers are sold with
liquid or powder detergents for
placing inside the washer-dryer
drum, these are positioned
according to the instructions
found in the detergent box
Never use hand wash
detergent, because it may form
too much foam, which could
damage the washer-dryer.
Detergents that are specifically
formulated for both hand and
machine wash are an
exception.
One last secret: when washing
with cold water, alw a ys reduce
the amount of detergent you use:
it dissolves less easily in cold
water than in hot water , so part
of it would be wasted.

The detergent dispenser can be
removed and cleaned: pull it outwards,
as indicated in the figure. Then leave it
under running water for a few minutes.

Bleach cycle and stain removal
button

If bleaching is necessary, the
extra case 4 (provided) must be
inserted into compartment 1 of
the detergent dispenser.
When pouring in the bleach, be
careful not to exceed the "max"
level indicated on the central
pivot (see illustration).
The use of the additional bleach
container excludes the
possibility of using the pre-wash
cycle. Traditional bleach can

only be used on sturdy white
fabrics, whereas delicate
bleach can be used for
coloured fabrics, synthetics
and for wool.

A guide to environmentally
friendly and economic use
of your appliance.

MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE

Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended
maximum load size.
SAVE up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads.

DO YOU NEED TO PRE-WASH?

For heavily soiled laundry only!
SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT
selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry.

MAX

1

3

In compartment 1:
Detergent for pre-washing (powder)

In compartment 2:
Detergent for washing
(powder or liquid)

In compartment 3:

2

Additives (softeners, perfumes, etc.)
In compartment 4:

Bleach and delicate bleach.

MAX

MAX

You cannot bleach with the
“Silk” programme and with the
“special programmes” (see
page 4).
Use the stain removal button
every time you want to bleach.
Should you want to do it
separately you must pour the
bleach into the additional
container 4, press button G
(stain removal), start the
washer-dryer, then select one of
the symbols
the type of fabric.
When you bleach during a
normal wash cycle, pour the
detergent and any additives in
the special compartments,
press button G (stain removal),
set the programme you desire
and turn the washer-dryer on.

according to

IS A HOT W ASH REQUIRED?

Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to
reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme.
SAVE up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme.

BEFORE USING A DRYING PROGRAMME ...

SAVE energy and time by selecting the highest suitable spin speed to reduce the water
content in laundry before using a drying programme.

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Troubleshooting

Before calling, read the f ollowing

In most cases, when your washer-dryer fails to work, the problems arising can
be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling for
assistance, always check these points.

The washer-dryer fails to
start.

Is the plug correctly inserted
into the socket? It could have

been moved whilst cleaning.

Is there electricity in the
house?

A circuit breaker may have
switched off as a result of too
many electrical appliances
working at the same time. Or
maybe due to a general failure
in your entire area.

Is the washer-dryer door
closed properly?

For safety reasons, the
washer-dryer cannot work if

the door is open or not shut
properly.

Is the On/Off button
pressed?

If it is, then a programmed start
has been set.

Is the programmed start
knob, in the correct position
for those models
concerned?

Is the water supply turned
on? For safety reasons, if the

washer-dryer does not load
water, it cannot start a wash
cycle.

But where did all the water go?

Simple: with the new Indesit technology, you need less than
half of it, to get good results on twice as much!
This is why you cannot see the water through the door:
because there is little, very little of it, to respect the
environment yet without renouncing maximum cleanliness.
And, on top of that, you are also saving electricity.

off, select one of the symbols
stop/reset
back on. If the knob continues
to turn, call for assistance
because it is showing an
anomaly.

, then switch it

RIGHT WR ONG

Turn off the water
supply after use.
This will eliminate
the possibility of
leakage.

Always leave the
appliance door ajar
to avoid bad odours.

Clean the
appliance’s
exteriors gently.
To clean the
exteriors and the
rubber parts of the
appliance, always
use a soft cloth
dipped in warm and
soapy water.

Leave the washer-dryer
plugged in while
cleaning.
Even during maintenance,
the appliance should
always be unplugged.

Use solvents and
aggressive abrasives.
Never use solvents or
abrasives to clean the
external and rubber parts
of the washer-dryer.

Neglect the detergent
dispenser.
It is removable and can
easily be cleaned by
leaving it under running
water.

Go on holiday without
thinking about her.
Before leaving, always
make sure that the
washer-dryer is
unplugged and that the
water supply is turned off.

The washer-dryer fails to
fill with water .

Is the hose correctly
connected to the tap?

Is there a water shortage ?

There could be work in
progress in your building or
street.

Is there sufficient water
pressure? The autoclave

may be malfunctioning.
Is the tap filter clean? If the

water is very calcareous, or
if work has recently been
carried out on the water
piping, the tap filter could be
clogged with particles and
debris.

Is the rubber hose kinked?

The tract of the rubber hose
bringing water to washer­dryer must be as straight as
possible. Make sure it is not
squashed or kinked.

The programme selector
knob keeps turning?

Wait a few minutes for the
drain pump to empty the
tub, switch the washer-dryer

The washer-dryer
continuously fills and
drains water .

Is the drain hose positioned
too low? It must be installed

at a height ranging from 60 to
100 cm.

Is the end of the hose

immersed in water?
Does the wall drainage

system have a breather
pipe? If the problem persists

even after these checks, turn
the water supply off the
machine and call for
assistance.
If you live on an upper floor of
your building, there may be a
problem with your drain tr ap.
To solve this problem, a
special valve must be
installed.

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Is the washer-dryer’ s drain
duct clogged? Is there an

extension of the drain hose?
If so, is it positioned
incorrectly, blocking the
water flow?

Is there space between the
machine and adjacent
units? If it is not a built-in

model, the washer-dryer will
oscillate a bit during the spin
cycle. A few cm of space
should therefore be left
around it.

The washer-dryer does
not drain or spin.

Does the selected
programme incorporates
water draining? Some

programmes stop at the end
of the wash cycles and
draining will have to be
selected manually .

Is the “Easy iron" function

-where provided - enabled?

This function requires manual
selection for draining.

Is the drain hose kinked?

The tract of the drain hose
must be as straight as
possible. Make sure the drain
hose is not squashed or
kinked.

Always get

assistance from

authorised

technicians and

always insist on

original spare parts.

Excessive vibration
during the spin cycle.

Have all transit screws been
removed durind instal­lation? See the following

page on installation
procedures.

Has the washer-dryer been
levelled correctly? The

levelling of the appliance
should be checked
periodically. Adjust the feet
and check them with a level.

The washer-dryer leaks.

Is the metal ring of the inlet
hose properly attached?

Turn off the water supply,
unplug the appliance and try
tightening its attachment
without forcing it.

Is the detergent dispenser
obstructed? Remove and

wash it under tap water .

Is the drain hose well
attached? Turn off the water

supply , unplug the appliance
and try tightening its
attachment.

Too much foam.

Is the detergent appropriate
for machine washing? Check

whether the definition on its
label reads “for machine wash”
or “hand and machine wash”,
or any other similar wording.

Is the correct amount being
used? An excessive amount of

detergent, besides producing
too much foam, does not
guarantee a more effective
wash, and causes scaling in the
internal parts of the appliance.

The washer-dryer does
not dry.

Check whether:

the plug has been correctly
inserted into the socket; there
is electricity in your home; the
appliance door has been shut
properly; a delayed star t (if
available) has not been
selected; programme knob A
has been set to position
(Stop/Reset); the drying cycle
knob C has been set to
position 0.

Technical characteristics

Model
Dimensions

Capacity
Electrical

connections

Water connections

Spinning speed

Control programs
in compliance with
IEC regulation 456

WDE 12 X
width 59,5 cm

height 81,5 cm
depth 54 cm

from 1 to 5 kg for the wash programme; from 1 to 4 kg for the drying programme
voltage 220/230 Volt 50 Hz

maximum absorbed power 1850 W
maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)

minimum pressure 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)
drum capacity 46 litre

up to 1200 rpm

wash: programme 3; temperature 60C°; carried out with 5 kg load;
drying: run with a load of 2.5 kg and knob C et to position .

This appliance conforms with the following E. E.C. directive s:

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications

- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent
modifications

The washer-dryer doesn't
dry properly.

Check whether:

the end of the drain hose is
underwater; the drain pump is
obstructed; the advice given
on the maximum loads has
been taken; the water tap has
been turned on.

If, despite all checks, the washer­dryer fails to function and the
problem persists, call your
nearest authorised Customer
Service Centre, providing the
following information:

- the nature of malfunction

- the model type no. (Mod. ....)

- the serial number (S/N ....)

This information can be found on
the data plate situated at the back
of the washer-dryer.

Instructions for installation and use

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Installation and removal

When the new washer­dryer arrives

Whether new or just transported to a new house,
installation is extremely important for the correct
functioning of your washer-dryer.

After removing the appliance from
its packaging, check that it is
intact. If in doubt, contact a
qualified technician immediately .

The inside of the machine is
supported, for transportation, by
four screws on the back panel.

Before using the washer-dryer,
remove the screws, remove the
spacers together with the rubber
tubes attached to them (keeping
all the parts) and use the plastic
plugs provided to fill in the holes.
Important: Use the cap (provided)
to close the 3 holes which housed
the stop pin, situated in the right-hand
part of the lower back of the
washer-dryer.

Levelling

The washer-dryer must be
levelled appropriatey in order to
guarantee its correct functioning.
To level the appliance, the front
feet must be adjusted; the angle
of inclination, measured
according to the worktop, must
not exceed 2°. When placed on
carpet, make sure the ventilation
is not reduced.

The front feet are adjustable.

Retain the transit screws,

spacers and washers.

Should you move house

then these should be

replaced to support the

inside of the machine to

prevent damage when

transporting the machine.

Connection to the water
mains

Water pressure must range within
the values indicated on the data
plate on the rear of your washer­dryer. If the water pipes are new
or left unused, then before
connecting the machine run the
water until clear to remove debris.
Connect the inlet hose to a cold
water tap having a ¾ “ BSP
thread. Ensure that the rubber
sealing washer-dryers are fitted
at each end of the inlet hose, with
the fitter washer-dryer at the tap
end.

A

The rubber gasket .

Connect the inlet hose to the
threaded connector on the
machine rear.

Water pipe inlet at the top right.

Connecting the drain hose

There are two hooks (right or left)
on the rear of your washer-dryer
to which the drain hose is to be
fixed. Insert the other end in a
stand pipe or place it on the edge
of a sink or tub avoiding
excessive kinks and bending. It
should be placed at a height
ranging from 60 to 100 cm. If it is
necessary to fix the end of the
hose at a height below 60 cm from
the ground, it must be fixed in the
appropriate hook placed on the
upper part of the back panel.

The hook to be used in case the drain
hose ends at a height below 60 cm.

If the drains hose empties into a
tub or sink then fit the plastic gui­de and secure it to the tap.

The guide for draining into tubs and
sinks.

The end of the drain hose must
be positioned so that it cannot
become submerged.
Extensions are unadvisable. In
case of absolute need, the
extension must have the same
diameter as the original hose
and must not exceed 150 cm.
In case of wall draining pipes,
their efficiency must be
checked by a qualified
technician. If the dwelling is on
one of the upper floors of a
building, there may be drain trap
problems causing the washer­dryer to load and unload water
continuously.
In order to avoid such an
inconvenience, special anti­drain trap valves are available
in shops.

Electric connection

Before connecting the appliance
to the electric socket, be sure that:

1) the electric socket is able to
sustain the appliance’s
maximum power load
indicated on the data plate
and in compliance with the
law;

2) the supply voltage is included
within the values indicated on
the data plate;

3) the socket is compatible with
the appliance’s plug. If not, do
not use adapters, but replace
either the socket or the plug;

4) electric household appliances
must be equipped with an
“earthing” system.

Warning!

The company denies all

liability if and when these

norms are not respected.

Plastic bags, expanded

styrofoam, nails and other

packaging parts are not
children’s toys, and are

potentially dangerous.

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Instructions for the fitter

Mounting the wooden panel
onto the door and inserting
the machine into cabinets:

In the case where the machine
must be shipped for final
installation after the wooden
panel has been mounted, we
suggest leaving it in its original
packaging. The packaging was
designed to make it possible to
mount the wooden panel onto
the machine without removing it
completely (see figures
below).

The wooden panel that covers
the face of the machine must not
be less than 18 mm in
thickness and can be hinged on
either the right or left. For the
sake of practicality when using
the machine, we recommend
that the panel be hinged on the
same side as the door for the
machine itself - the left.

Door Mounting Accessories

(Fig. 1-2-3-4-5)

N° 2 Hinge Supports

Fig. 1

N° 2 Hinges

Fig. 2

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A

C

6

N° 1 Magnet

5
4
3
2
1

Fig. 3

N° 1 Magnet plate

Fig. 4

B

N° 1 Rubber plug

Fig. 5

- No. 6 type A self-threading

D

6
5
4
3
2
1

screws, l =13 mm.

- No. 2 type B metric,
countersunk screws, l =25; for
fastening the magnet plate to the
cabinet.

- No. 4 type C metric screws,
l =15 mm; for mounting the hinge
supports to the cabinet.

- No. 4 type D metric screws,
l =7 mm; for mounting the hinges
on the supports.

Fig. 4/B

N° 1 Spacer

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Mounting the Parts onto the
Face of the Machine

- Mount the hinge supports onto
the face of the machine,
positioning the hole indicated by
the arrow in fig. 1 towards the
inside of the face and using the
type C screws.

- Mount the magnetic plate on
the opposite side, at the top,
using the two type B screws.

- Place the spacer illustrated in
fig. 4/B between the appliance
front and the magnet receiver .

Using the Drilling T emplate

- To trace the positions of the
holes on the left-hand side of the
panel, align the drilling template
to the top left side of the panel
using the lines traced on the
extremities as a reference.

- To trace the positions of the
holes on the right-hand side of

the panel, align the drilling
template to the top right side of
the panel.

- Use an appropriately sized
router to mill the holes for the two
hinges, the rubber plug and the
magnet.

Mounding the Parts onto the
W ooden Panel (Door)

- Insert the hinges into the holes
(the movable part of the hinge
must be positioned facing away
from the panel) and fasten them
with the 4 type A screws.

- Insert the magnet into the top
hole on the opposite side of the
hinges and fasten it with the two
type B screws.

- Insert the rubber plug into the
bottom hole.
The panel is now ready to be
mounted onto the machine.

Mounting the Panel into the
machine

Insert the nib of the hinge
(indicated by the arrow in fig. 2)
into the hole for the hinge and
push the panel towards the front
of the machine. F asten the two
hinges with the type D screws.

Fastening the plinth guide

If the machine is installed at the
end of a set of modular cabinets,
mount either one or both of the
guides for the base molding (as
shown in fig. 8). Adjust them for
depth based on the position of
the base molding, and, if
necessary, fasten the base to
the guides (fig. 9).

This is how to assemble the
plinth guide (fig.8):

Fasten angle P using screw R,
insert plinth guide Q into the
special slot and once it is in the
desired position, lock it in place
using angle P and screw R.

Inserting the machine into the
Cabinet

- Push the machine into the

opening, aligning it with the
cabinets (fig. 6).

- Regulate the adjustable feet to

raise the machine to the
appropriate height.

- To adjust the position of the

wooden panel in both the
vertical and horizontal
directions, use the C and D
screws, as shown in fig. 7.

Important: close the lower part
of the appliance front by
ensuring that the plinth rests
against the floor.

540

595

600 min

C

D

815

Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 9

Accessories provided for the
height adjustment

The following can be found inside
the polystyrene lid (fig. 10):
2 crossbars (G),
1 strip (M)

Fig. 10

the following can be found inside
the appliance drum:
4 additional feet (H),
4 screws (I),
4 screws (R),
4 nuts (L),
2 plinth guides (Q)

570

820 ÷ 900

min

C

Fig. 8

Adjusting the appliance height

The height of the appliance can
be adjusted (from 815 mm to
835 mm), by turning the 4 feet.
Should you require the
appliance to be placed higher
than the above height, you need
to use the following accessories
to raise it to up to 870 mm:

- the two crossbars (G)

- the 4 feet (H)

- the 4 screws (I)

- the 4 nuts (L)
then perform the following

operations (fig. 11):
remove the 4 original feet, place
a crossbar G at the front of the
appliance, fastening it in place
using screws I (screwing them
in where the original feet were)
then insert the new feet H.

Repeat the same operation at
the back of the appliance.
Now adjust feet H to raise or
lower the appliance from 835
mm to 870 mm.
Once you have reached the
desired height, lock nuts L onto
crossbar G.

G

L

I

To adjust the appliance to a
height between 870 mm and 900
mm, you need to mount strip M,
adjusting feet H to the required
height.

Insert the strip as follows:
loosen the three screws N
situated at the front of the Top
cover of the appliance, insert
strip M as shown in fig. 12, then
fasten screws N.

H

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

M

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