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Indesit GB IWE7168 manual

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  • Page 1

    GB 1 Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle T echnical data Description of the washing machine, 6-7 Control panel Display Running a wash cycle, 8 W ash cycles and options, 9 T able of wash cycles Wash options Detergents and laundry , 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Pre[...]

  • Page 2

    2 GB Installation  This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/herself with its operation and features.  Read these instructions carefully: t[...]

  • Page 3

    GB 3 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 the floor; The drain hose may be connected to an under -sink trap. Before connecting the drain hose from the machine ensure that any blanks or removable ends have been taken off the spigot. If it is place[...]

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    4 GB GREEN & YELLOW BROWN BLUE 13 ampere fuse CROSS-BAR CORD GRIP 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 & Y ellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green & Y ellow . Connect Brown wire to terminal mark[...]

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    GB 5 T ech nica l da ta Model IWE 7168 Dimensi ons width 59. 5 c m he ight 85 c m de pth 53,5 c m Capac ity fro m 1 to 7 k g Electrica l connec tions please refer t o t he techn ical data plate fixed t o t he m achin e W ater c onnections max imu m pr es su r e 1 MPa ( 10 bar) min i mu m pr ess u re 0.0 5 MPa ( 0.5 bar ) dr um cap aci ty 5 2 li tr [...]

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    6 GB Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see Detergents and laundry ). ON/OFF button : press this briefly to switch the machine on or off. The ST AR T/P AUSE indicator light, which flashes slowly in a green colour shows that the machine is switched on. T o switch off the washing machine during the w[...]

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    GB 7 Display The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information. The duration of the available programmes and the remaining time of a running cycle appear in section A ; if the DELA Y ST ART option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected programme will appear . Pressing the relative button, [...]

  • Page 8

    8 GB Running a wash cycle 1 . SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; the ST AR T/P AUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a green colour . 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY . Open the porthole door . Load the laundry , making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of programmes on the following page. 3. MEASURE OUT THE DETERGEN[...]

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    GB 9 W ash cycles and options W ash options Selecting this option enables you to suitably adjust drum rotation, temperature and water to a reduced load of lightly soiled cotton and synthetic fabrics (refer to the "Programme table" ).   enables you to wash in less time thereby saving water and electricity . W e suggest using a liquid[...]

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    10 GB Deter gents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution.  Do not use hand washing detergents b[...]

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    GB 11 Pr ecautions and tips  This washing machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The following information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully . General safety  This appliance was designed for domestic use only .  The washing machine must only be used by adu[...]

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    12 GB Car e and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supplies  T ur n off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks.  Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the washing machine The outer par[...]

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    GB 13 T r oubleshooting Y our washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the T echnical Assistance Centre ( see Assistance ), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: The washing machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The washing machine does not take in water (&q[...]

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    14 GB Service Before calling for Assistance:  Check whether you can solve the problem alone ( see T roubleshooting );  Restart the programme to check whether the problem has been solved;  If this is not t he case, contact an authorised T echnical Assistance Centre using the telephone number provided on the guarantee certificate.  [...]

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    GB 15 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will,[...]

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    16 GB 195074155.00 1 0 / 2008 - Xerox Business Services After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Indesit appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer . Essential Contact Information Indesit Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 11[...]