Indesit WM 12 X User Manual

Washing machine

Instructions for installation and use

WM 12 X

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 pipes that have already been used;

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 bac k, our gr andmothers were the ones who ga v e us good advice - and in those days synthetic fibres did not exist: washing was easy . Today, y our washing machine offers y ou helpful advice allowing you to wash wool even 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. Familiarising 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. 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.

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.

Te chnical 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. 15)

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. 16)

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.

Dividing your garments

according to fabric and

colour, is very important

for good results

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.

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.

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

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, i f necessary use buttons D, E and F, and lastly, press on/off button G (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 I lamp to extinguish: it will take about three minutes. Then turn the washing machine off by pressing on-off button G (O position). You can now open the washing machine door safely . After ha ving removed 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 .

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 G (position I), pilot lamp H will start flashing. After 5", the setting will be accepted, pilot lamp H 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 H 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

(Stop/Reset) and wait

Stop/Reset).

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 (

Detergent dispenser

It is divided into three 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.

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 prog rammes 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 D again.

. You can comple-

Important: this function should not be used when button F (Stain removal) has been pressed.

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.

Stain removal (see page 7)

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.

On-off

When button G 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 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

The on-off lamp

Lamp H 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.

What are you washing today?

A programme for all seasons

Type of fabric and degree of soil Programme

COTTON

Exceptionally soiled whites (sheets, tablecl ot hs, et c.)

Heavily soiled whites and fast colour s

Slightly soiled whites and delicate colours (shirts, jumpers, et c.)

Rinse cycles/Bleach

Spin cycle Draining and final spin cycle Stop/Reset

SYNTHETICS

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

Delicate colour synthetics (all types of slightly soiled gar ments )

Delicate colour synthetics (all types of slightly soiled garments

Rinse cycles/Bleach

Fabric softener

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle Stop/Reset

DELICATES

Wool, hand wash

Particularly deli cate ga rmen ts and fabrics (curtains, silk, visco se, e tc.)

Rinse cycles Spin cycle Draining and delicate 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 o f wash cycle

Warm prewash, wash cycle at 90 °C, rin se cycles, intermediate an d f ina l sp in c ycles

Wash cycle at 90°C, r inse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles

Wash cycle at 60°C, r inse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles

Wash cycle at 40°C, r inse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles

Rinse cycles, intermediate a nd fin al spin cycles

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Wash cycle at 60°C, r inse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

Wash cycle at 50°C, r inse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

Wash cycle at 40°C, r inse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

Wash cycle at 30°C, r inse cycles and delicate spin cyc le

Rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycel

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

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Wash cycle at 40°C, r i nse cycles and delicate spin cyc le

Wash cycle at 30°C, r inse cycles, anti-crease or drain ing

Rinse cyclesi, anti-crease or dra ining

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.

Instructions for installation and use

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 better results and treat your

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

, bleaching ,

, dry cleaning and

. 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 washing machine.

Make sure you select the right

temperature!

Strong

action

Wash Bleaching Ironing Dry cleaning Drying

Wash at

95°C

Delicate

action

Blea ch ing on ly in

cold water

Hot iron at max

200°C

Dry clean with any

solvent Machine dryable

High

Temp.

Dry clean only with

Wash at

60°C Do not bleach

Medium hot

ironing at

max 150°C

perchloride, benzine

av., pure alcohol,

R111 and R113

Do not machine

Dry clean with av.

Wash at

40°C

Wash at

30°C Not ironable Do not dry clean

Hand wash

Iron at max

110°C

benzine, pure alcohol

and R113 Spread to dry

Hang to dry without s pin

drying

Dry on clothes

hanger

Low

Temperat.

dry

Not

washable in

water

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