Indesit wi52 User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

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WI 52

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Contents

Installation, 2-3-4-5

Unpacking and levelling, 2 Electric and water connections, 2-3 The first wash cycle, 4 Technical details, 5

Washing machine description, 6

Control panel, 6

Starting and Programmes, 7

Briefly: how to start a programme, 7 Programme table, 7

Personalisations, 8

Setting the temperature, 8 Functions, 8

Detergents and laundry, 9

Detergent dispenser, 9 Preparing your laundry, 9 Special items, 9

Precautions and advice, 10

General safety, 10 Disposal, 10 Saving energy and respecting the environment, 10

Care and maintenance, 11

Cutting off the water or electricity supply, 11 Cleaning your appliance, 11 Cleaning the detergent dispenser, 11 Caring for your appliance door and drum, 11 Cleaning the pump, 11 Checking the water inlet hose, 11

Troubleshooting, 12

Service, 13

Before calling for Assistance, 13

Installation

 Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for

future reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features.

 Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital

information on installation, use and safety.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking

1. Unpack the washing machine.

2. Check whether the washing machine has been damaged during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and contact your retailer.

3. Remove the 3 protective screws and the rubber washer with the respective spacer, situated on the rear of the appliance (see figure).

4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.

5. Use the plug provided to seal the three holes where the plug was housed, situated on the lower right-hand side on the rear of your appliance.

6. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the washing machine needs to be moved to another location.

 Packaging materials are not children's toys.

Levelling

1. Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor, without resting it up against walls, furniture cabinets or other.

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 according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°.

Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow enough room for ventilation beneath the washing machine.

Electric and water connections

Connecting the water inlet hose

1. Insert seal A into the end of the inlet hose and screw the latter onto a cold water tap

3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose.

 The water pressure at the tap must be within the

values indicated in the Technical details table (on the next page).

 If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact

a specialist store or an authorised serviceman.

with a 3/4 gas threaded mouth (see figure). Before making the connection, allow the water to run freely until it is perfectly clear.

2. Connect the other end of the water inlet hose to the washing machine, screwing it onto the appliance's cold water inlet, situated on the top right-hand side on the rear of the appliance (see figure).

Connecting the drain hose

Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a draining duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from

65 - 100 cm

the floor;

alternatively, place it over the edge of a basin, sink or tub, fastening the duct supplied to the tap (see figure). 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.

Electric connection

Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, make sure that:

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.

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 rewearable 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.

 the socket is earthed and in compliance with the

applicable law;

 the socket is able to sustain the appliance's

maximum power load indicated in the Technical details table (see page 5);

 the supply voltage is included within the values i

ndicated on the Technical details table (see page 5);

 the socket is compatible with the washing

machine's plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug.

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

As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifyng the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E

or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.

or Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black.

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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 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)

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.

GREEN & YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

13 ampere fuse

CROSS-BAR CORD GRIP

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, setting the 90°C programme without a pre-wash cycle.

 The washing machine should not be installed in an

outdoor environment, not even when the area is sheltered, because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms.

 When the washing machine 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.

 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.

Technical details

Model

Dimensions

Capacity

Electric

connections

Wat er connections

Spin speed

Control programmes

according to

IEC456 directive

WI 52

59.5 cm wide 85 cm high

52.5 cm deep

from 1 to 5 kg

voltage 220/230 Volts 60 Hz maximum absorbed power 1750 W

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 40 litres

up to 500 rpm

programme 2; temperature 60°C; run with a load of 5 kg.

This appliance is compliant with the following European Community Directives:

- 73/23/CEE of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments

- 89/336/CEE of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent amendments

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Washing machine description

Control panel

Detergent dispenser

Detergent dispenser: to add detergent and fabric

softener (see page 9).

FUNCTION

Buttons

TEMPERATURE

Knob

ON/OFF led, to find out whether the washing machine is on.

ON-OFF

Button

PROGRAMME

Knob

ON-OFF

Led

FUNCTION buttons: to select the functions available.

TEMPERATURE knob: to set the temperature or the cold wash cycle (see page 8).

ON/OFF button, to turn the washing machine on and off.

PROGRAMME knob: to select the wash programmes. Remember that this dial should be turned in a clockwise direction and only when the machine is off.

Starting and Programmes

Briefly: starting a programme

1. Set the desired programme.

2. Set the wash temperature (see page 8).

3. Load your laundry into the appliance and shut the door.

4. Add the detergent and any fabric softener (see page 9).

5. Turn the appliance on by pressing button

6. At the end of the wash cycle wait approximately 3 minutes. Then turn the washing machine off by pressing

button. 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

Programme table

Type of fabric and degree of soil

Programmes

Te m p e rature

Detergent

pre-

wash

turn off the water supply.

Fabric

softener

Cycle length (minutes)

Description of wash cycle

Cotton

Extremely-soiled whites (sheets, tablecloths, etc.)

Heavily-soiled whites (sheets, tablecloths, etc.)

Heavily-soiled whites and resistant colours

Heavily soiled whites and resistant colours

Soiled whites and resistant colours (coloured linen, dressing gowns, jumpers, etc.)

Slightly-soiled whites and colours Slightly-soiled whites and delicate

colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.) Rinse 

Treatment with softeners 

Spin cycle Draining and final spin cycle

90°C   

90°C  

60°C  

40°C  

60°C  

40°C  

Pre-wash, wash cycle, rinse cycles,

150

intermediate and final spin cycles Wash cycle, rinse cycles, intermediate

140

and final spin cycles Wash cycle, rinse cycles, intermediate

140

and final spin cycles Wash cycle, rinse cycles, intermediate

140

and final spin cycles Wash cycle, rinse cycles, intermediate

115

and final spin cycles Wash cycle, rinse cycles, intermediate

115

and final spin cycles Wash cycle, rinse cycles, intermediate

and final spin cycles Rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles Rinse cycles with automatic softener intake, intermediate and final spin cycles

Synthetics

Heavily-soiled resistant colours (baby linen, etc.)

Heavily-soiled colour synthetics Heavily-soiled delicate colour

synthetics Soiled colour synthetics Delicate colour synthetics

(all types of slightly soiled garments) Rinse 

Treatment with softeners 

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle

60°C  

50°C  

40°C  

50°C  

40°C  

Wash cycle, rinse cycles, anti-crease or

delicate spin cycle Wash cycle, rinse cycles, anti-crease or

delicate spin cycle Rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle Rinse cycles with automatic introduction of softener, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

Delicates

Wool (machine-washable)

Rinse 

Treatment with softeners 

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle Draining Draining without spin cycle

40°C  

Wash cycle, rinse cycles, anti-crease or

delicate spin cycle Rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle Rinse cycles with automatic introduction of softener, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

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Notes

for the description of the Anti-crease function, please see page 8. The information contained in the table is purely indicative.

Personalisations

Setting the temperature

Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Programme table on page 7). The temperature can be lowered, or even set to a cold wash (

Functions

To enable the functions, press the button corresponding to the desired function, according to the table below.

Function Effect Comments

Reduces water consumption during

Ha lf load

No S pin

Anti-crease

This feature interrupts the wash cycle (position is activated only during the wash cycles for synthetic materials and wool. This feature is very useful because it prevents delicate and synthetic clothing from wrinkling (for example, when you are unable to remove the laundry at the end of the wash cycle and it must remain in the machine for several hours). The wash program can be completed with either a spin cycle or by draining the water without wringing. In the first case, simply turn the knob PROGRAMME clokwise one click. In the second, turn the knob PROGRAMME to the drain setting . In both cases, the knob PROGRAMME must be turned when the machine is off.

the rinse cycles.

Use this button to exclude the spin cycle.

We recommend that you use this function only with small laundry loads, dosing the detergent proportionally.

We recommend that you use it when washing garments which are difficult to iron.

), letting the laundry soak in the water before the spin cycle. It

Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser

Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won't necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute the environment.

Open up the detergent dispenser and pour in the detergent and fabric softener, as follows.

compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash (powder) compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid)

Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior to the wash cycle start.

compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)

The fabric softener should not overflow from the grid.

 Do not use hand wash detergent because it may

form too much foam.

Special items

Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow

case or mesh bag. Wash them separately without exceeding half the appliance load. Quilted coats and windbreakers: if they are padded with goose or duck down, they can be machine-washed. Turn the garments inside out and load a maximum of 2-3 kg, repeating the rinse cycle once or twice and using the delicate spin cycle. Trainers: remove any mud. They can be washed together with jeans and other tough garments, but not with whites. Wool: for best results, use a specific detergent, taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg.

Preparing your laundry

 Divide your laundry according to:

- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label.

- the colours: separate coloured garments from

whites.  Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.  Do not exceed the weight limits stated below,

which refer to the weight when dry:

Sturdy fabrics: max 5 kg

Synthetic fabrics: max 2.5 kg

Delicate fabrics: max 2 kg

Wool: max 1 kg

How much does your laundry weigh?

1 sheet 400-500 g

1 pillow case 150-200 g

1 tablecloth 400-500 g

1 bathrobe 900-1,200 g

1 towel 150-250 g

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Precautions and advice

 The washing machine was designed and built in

compliance with the applicable international safety

regulations. The following information is provided for

your safety and should consequently be read

carefully.

General safety

 This appliance has been designed for non-

professional, household use and its functions must not be changed.

 This washing machine should only be used by

adults and in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.

 Never touch the washing machine when barefoot

or with wet or damp hands or feet.

 Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug

the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the plug out yourself.

 Do not open the detergent dispenser while the

appliance is in operation.

 Do not touch the drain water as it could reach

very high temperatures.

 Never force the washing machine door: this could

damage the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent any accidental openings.

 In the event of a malfunction, do not under any

circumstances touch internal parts in order to attempt repairs.

 Always keep children well away from the

appliance while in operation.

Disposal

 Disposing of the packaging material:

observe local regulations, so the packaging can be re-used.

 Disposing of an old washing machine:

before scrapping your appliance, cut the power supply cable and remove the appliance door.

Saving energy and respecting the environment

 To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine

should be used with a full load. A full load instead of two half loads allows you to save up to 50% on energy.

 The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on

extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15% energy.

 Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving

them to soak before washing will cut down the need to wash them at high temperatures. A programme at 60°C instead of 90°C or one at 40°C instead of 60°C will save up to 50% on energy.

 Use the correct quantity of detergent depending

on the water hardness, how soiled the garments are and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid wastage and to protect the environment: despite being biodegradable, detergents do contain ingredients that alter the natural balance of the environment. In addition, avoid using fabric softener as much as possible.

 The appliance door tends to get quite hot during

the wash cycle.

 Should it have to be moved, proceed with the

help of two or three people and handle it with the utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because the appliance is very heavy.

 Before loading your laundry into the washing

machine, make sure the drum is empty.

 If you use your washing machine from late in the

afternoon until the early hours of the morning, you will help reduce the electricity board's peak load.

 If your laundry has to be dried in a tumble dryer,

select a high spin speed. Having the least water possible in your laundry will save you time and energy in the drying process.

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water or electricity supply

 Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will

limit the wear of your appliance's water system and also prevent leaks.

 Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and

during all maintenance operations.

Cleaning your appliance

The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance can be cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

Remove the dispenser by pulling it out (see figure). Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated frequently.

Cleaning the pump

The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber that protects the pump, situated in the lower part of the same.

 Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug

the appliance.

To access the pre-chamber:

1. using a screwdriver, remove the cover panel on the lower front of the washing machine (see figure);

2. unscrew the lid rotating it anticlockwise (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly normal;

Caring for your appliance door and drum

 Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent

unpleasant odours from forming.

3. clean the interior thoroughly;

4. screw the lid back on;

5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.

Checking the water inlet hose

Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If you see any cracks, replace it immediately: during the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open.

 Never use hoses that have already been used.

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Troubleshooting

Your washing machine could fail to work. Before calling for Assistance (see page 13), make sure the problem

can't easily be solved by consulting the following list.

Problem

The washing machine won't

start.

The wash cycle won't start.

The washing machine fails to

load water.

The washing machine

continuously loads and unloads

water.

Possible causes/Solution:

 The appliance is not plugged into the socket, or not enough to

make contact.

 There has been a power failure.

 The appliance door is not shut properly.  The  The water tap is not turned on.

 The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap.  The hose is bent.  The water tap is not turned on.  There is a water shortage.  The water pressure is insufficient.

 The drain hose is not fitted between 65 and 100 cm from the floor

(see page 3).  The free end of the hose is underwater (see page 3).  The wall drainage system doesn't have a breather pipe. If the problem persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap, switch the appliance off and call for Assistance. If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be drain trap problems causing the washing machine to load and unload water continuously. In order to avoid such an inconvenience, special anti-drain trap valves are available in shops.

button has not been pressed.

The washing machine does not drain or spin.

The washing machine vibrates too much during the spin cycle.

The washing machine leaks.

There is too much foam.

 The programme does not foresee the draining: some programmes

require enabling the draining manually (see page 7).  The Anti-crease function is enabled (where available): This function

requires enabling the draining manually.  The drain hose is bent (see page 3).  The drain duct is clogged.

 The drum was not unblocked correctly during installation (see page 2).  The washing machine is not level (see page 2).  The washing machine is closed in between furniture cabinets and

the wall (see page 2).

 The water inlet hose is not screwed on correctly (see page 2).  The detergent dispenser is obstructed (to clean it, see page 11).  The drain hose is not secured properly (see page 3).

 The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should bear

the definition "for washing machines" or "hand and machine wash",

or the like).  You used too much detergent.

Service

Before calling for Assistance:

 Check whether you can solve the problem on your own (see page 12);  Restart the programme to check whether the problem has been solved;  If this is not the case, contact an authorised Technical Service Centre on the telephone number

provided on the guarantee certificate.

 Always request the assistance of authorised servicemen.

Notify the operator of:

 the type of problem;  the appliance model (Mod.);  the serial number (S/N). This information can be found on the data plate situated on the rear of the washing machine.

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