Indesit WG1239T User Manual

Thank you for choosing an Indesit product. This washer is reliable and easy to use. We suggest you read your owner's manual carefully. This will help you become familiar with your washer and its functions in order to obtain years of trouble free performance.

Saves while it washes

The double action wash penetrates so deeply that at just 60°C you obtain the same results you would normally obtain at 90°C with a traditional washer.

Controlled consumption

The machine automatically adjusts the amount of water used in the wash to the size of the load, giving optimum use of water, energy and detergent.

Double-action wash

Clothes are soaked in water and detergent, water then “rains” steadily through the clothes.

Safety, a good habit to get into

CAUTION Please read the instructions in this handbook carefully , as they contain important information about safe installation, operating and servicing. This washer is manufactured in compliance with international safety regulations designed to safeguard the consumer .

1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under

no circumstances should it be installed outside.

2. This appliance should only be used in a domestic environment by a responsible person to wash household laundry according to the instructions.

3. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to operate or tamper with this product.

4. Beware, this appliance is heavy, do not attempt to move it, unless you are able to do so.

5. Before the introduction of a new wash load into the machine, please ensure all previous items have been removed.

6. For electrical safety do not attempt to operate this machine with wet hands or feet.

7. Do not operate this appliance connected to an extension lead. If a longer supply cable is required this must be replaced with one of the same specifications in compliance with the current electrical regulations. This operation should be carried out by a qualified person.

8. After putting in the detergent, ensure the soap drawer is fully closed before operating the appliance. Only automatic detergent should be used, or too many suds will be produced and damage may occur to internal parts.

9. Do not pull the supply cable to disconnect the plug from the wall socket.

10. Beware that during the wash cycle the door glass can become hot. Children should not be left unsupervised whilst the appliance is in operation. During operation the door is locked at all times. On each stop position the door will release after an approximate 3 minute time delay. Do not attempt to open the door before this time otherwise damage may occur to the door release mechanism.

T o maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:

use only the MANUF ACTURER Service

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use only ORIGINAL Spare Parts

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Overview

A. Pr ogramme selector

Use this dial to select one of the 15 wash programmes available for all your laundry requirements (see programme table on page 5).

Remember that this dial should be turned in a clockwise direction and only when the machine is off.

B. Temperature selector

Use this dial to set the wash temperature shown in the programme table (page 5). You may reduce the recommended wash temperature of the programme you have selected or run a cold wash (symbol ).

Note: When using cycle number 2, do not use temperature settings below 60°C.

F . Rinse Hold button

This function interrupts the cycle so that the laundry is left soaking in water before the spin cycle. This function is extremely useful because it stops delicate or synthetic fabrics from creasing (for example when one has to wait several hours before removing the laundry load). It should be used only with the programmes for synthetic fabrics and woollens. IMPORTANT: Before opening the door, drain away the water by setting knob A on "drain". To carry out the spin cycle, simply press F.

G. ON/OFF Indicator light

When this is lit, the machine is on.

C. Detergent dispenser

The detergent dispenser has three compartments marked

1, 2 and 3: 1 prewash detergent 2 wash detergent 3 fabric softener.

D. ON-OFF button

This button turns your appliance ON/OFF. Press button D to turn on the washer and depress button D to turn off the washer.

E. Slow spin button

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.

Using your washer

Preparing your laundry....

Divide your laundry by fabric and colour fastness. Wash white and coloured items separately. Remember to empty pockets, removing especially those small items like coins, paper, pins and badges that might jam the pump. Fasten or remove loose buttons and fasten zippers. Turn shirts inside out for better results.

Check wash labels

Garments and laundry generally have wash instruction labels (which tell you if they shloud be dry-cleaned, hand washed or machine washed) showing the wash temperature, how to iron etc. Important: fabrics should only be machine washed if their labels show the appropriate symbol (see table 1).

1. Understanding the labels

Strong action

Wash

Wash at 95°C

Delicate

action

Wash at 60°C

Alternate small and large items when loading your washer

This washing machine has an electronic load balancing control: before carrying out the spin cycle, this device ensures that the laundry is arranged as evenly as possible in the drum, according to the type of fabric and the way it was initially loaded. This will minimize vibration and noise even during the fastest spin cycle. For best results however, we recommend you alternate small and large items when you load your washing machine remember to spread them out; never wash large loads of terry cloth items.

Wash at 40°C

Wash at 30°C

Hand wash

Not washable in water

Bleachin

Ironing

Dry cleaning

Drying

High

Temperat

Bleaching only in cold water

Hot iron at max 200°C

Dry clean with any solvent

Machine dryable

Do not bleach

Medium hot ironing at max 150°C

Dry clean only with, perchloride benzine av., pure alcohol, R111 and R113

Do not machine dry

Iron at max 100°C

Spread to dry

Not ironable

Dry clean with av. benzine, pure alcohol and R113

Hang to dry without spin

Do not dry clean

Dry on clothes hanger

Detergents and fabric softener

Open detergent dispenser C by pulling it outwards. Fill with detergent and conditioner using the quantities indicated by the manufacturer on the packet according to the load you are washing, the water hardness and how soiled your laundry is. As you become more familiar with your washer, you will regulate the quantities according to your own personal experience.

Compartment 1

Prewash cycle detergent (powder)

Compartment 2

Wash cycle detergent (powder or liquid)

Compartment 3

Fabric softner

Starting up your washer

Never fill compartment 3 above the grid. Use compartment 2 for liquid detergent, filling the compartment just before you start the washer. Remember that liquid detergent is ideal for wash cycles with temperatures up to 60°C and for the programmes with no prewash cycle. Special containers are available for liquid and powder detergents. Fill the container and place in the drum with the laundry, following the instructions shown on the detergent packet. Do not use hand washing detergents since these produce very heavy suds. When using cold wash cycles, remember to reduce the detergent dosage.

Run the first wash without laundry using programme 2 at 90°C.

Load your laundry in the washer, add the detergent and fabric softener and remember to:

- shut the door properly

- plug the washer in at the mains

- turn on the water supply

- check that button D is not pressed in (position O)

Selecting the programme

The table on pages 5 will help you choose the right programme. Tur n dial A to the programme number you have chosen. Set the temperature on dial B and, if necessary, press functions buttons E, F; set ON/OFF button D to position I (ON).

At the end of the wash cycle...

To turn off the washer press the ON-OFF button D and wait approximately 3 minutes before opening the door. Once you have removed your clean laundry from the washer, remember to leave the door open or at least ajar (this will prevent the formation of an unpleasant odour) and shut off the water supply.

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