Indesit WIA 82 User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

GB

English

WIA 82

Contents

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Installation, 14-15

Unpacking and levelling, 14
Electric and water connections, 14-15
The first wash cycle, 15
Technical details, 15

Washing machine description, 16-17

Control panel, 16
Leds, 17

Starting and Programmes, 18

Briefly: how to start a programme, 18
Programme table, 18

Personalisations, 19

Setting the temperature, 19
Functions, 19

Detergents and laundry, 20

Detergent dispenser, 20
Preparing your laundry, 20
Special items, 20

Precautions and advice, 21

General safety, 21
Disposal, 21
Saving energy and respecting the environment, 21

Care and maintenance, 22

Cutting off the water or electricity supply, 22
Cleaning your appliance, 22
Cleaning the detergent dispenser, 22
Caring for your appliance door and drum, 22
Cleaning the pump, 22
Checking the water inlet hose, 22

Troubleshooting, 23

Service, 24

Before calling for Assistance, 24

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Installation

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

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

A

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).

 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°.

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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.

Connecting the drain hose

65 - 100 cm

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

 Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.

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 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.

The first wash cycle

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:
 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 (on the right);

 the supply voltage is included within the values i

ndicated on the Technical details table
(on the right);

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.

Technical details

Model

Dimensions

Capacity

Electric

connections

Wat er
connections

Spin speed

WIA 82

59.5 cm wide
85 cm high
52,5 cm deep

from 1 to 5 kg

voltage 220/230 Volts 50 Hz
maximum absorbed power 1850 W

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 46 litres

up to 800 rpm

 the socket is compatible with the washing

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

 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.

Control
programmes

according to

IEC456 directive

programme 3; 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

ServiceTroubleshootingPrecautions CareProgrammes DetergentsInstallation Description

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Washing machine description

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Control panel

Detergent dispenser

Detergent dispenser: to add detergent and fabric

softener (see page 20).

LEDS: to find out which wash cycle phase is under
way.

FUNCTION buttons: to select the functions
available. The button corresponding to the function
selected will remain on.

TEMPERATURE knob: to set the temperature or
the cold wash cycle (see page 19).

DOOR LOCK Led: to find out whether the washing
machine is on and if the appliance door can be
opened (see page 17).

FUNCTION

Buttons

START/
DOOR
LOCK

Led

Leds

TEMPERATURE

Knob

START/PAUSE button: starts or temporarily
interrupts programmes.

N.B.: once the programme has started, pressing this
button will stop the cycle and only the LED for the
cycle phase in progress will light up. After about 1
minute you will be able to open the door (when the
DOOR LOCK led switches off). If the DOOR LOCK
led stays lit, it means that there is something that
needs to be checked before the door is opened
(e.g.: there is water in the tub or the temperature of
the water is too high).
Pressing the button again restarts the programme
from the point at which it was interrupted.

PROGRAMME/ON-OFF knob: sets the desired
programme (see page 18) and switches the machine
on or off.
The knob stays still during the cycle.

PAUSE

Button

PROGRAMME/
ON-OFF

Knob

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