Indesit IWC 8148 manual

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    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 and starting a wash cycle, 6-7 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle W ash cycles, 8 T able of wash cycles Personalisation, 9 Setting the temperature Setting[...]

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    2 GB ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future r eference. If the washing machine is sold, transferr ed or moved, make sure that the instruction manual r emains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiari- se himself/herself with its operation and features. ! Read these instructions carefully: they contain [...]

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    GB 3 Where it connects to the waste water pipe cut end off spigot or remove the blanking cap 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 connec- ting the drain hose from the mach[...]

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    4 GB As the colours of the wires in the lead may not corr espond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Y ellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Gr een or Green & Y ellow . Connect Brown wir e to terminal marked L or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N [...]

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    GB 5 T e c h n i c a l d a t a Model IWC 8148 Dimensions width 59.5 cm height 85 cm depth 60 cm Capacity from 1 to 8 kg Electrical connections please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the machine W ater connection maximum pressur e 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressur e 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 62 litres Spin speed up to 1400 rotations p[...]

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    6 GB Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see “Detergents and laundry” ). ON/ OFF but ton: swi tche s t he w ashi ng mach ine on and of f. WAS H CY CLE knob: programmes the wash cycles. Du- ring the wash cycle, the knob does not move. FUNCTION buttons with indicator light : used to select the available[...]

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    GB 7 Indicator lights The indicator lights provide important information. This is what they can tell you: Delayed start If the DELA Y TIMER function has been activated ( see “Per - sonalisation” ), after the wash cycle has been started the indicator light corresponding to the selected delay period will begin to flash: As time passes, the remain[...]

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    8 GB Specials wash cycles Express 15’ (wash cycle 9 ) this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 15 minutes and therefor e saves both energy and time. By selecting this wash cycle ( 9 at 30°C), it is possible to wash differ ent fabrics together (except for wool and silk items), with a maximum load of 1.5 [...]

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    GB 9 Setting the temperature T ur n the TEMPERA TURE knob to set the wash temperature (see T able of wash cycles ). The temperature may be lower ed, or even set to a cold wash . The washing machine will automatically prevent you fr om selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value set for each wash cycle. Setting the spin speed T ur[...]

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    10 GB Deter gents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Good washing results also depend on the corr ect dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessa- rily result in a mor e 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[...]

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    GB 11 Pr ecautions and tips ! This washing machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The fol- lowing information is provided for safety r easons and must therefor e be read car efully . General safety • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (inclu - ding children) with r educed physical,[...]

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    12 GB Car e and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supplies • T urn 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 du - ring all maintenance work. Cleaning the washing machine The outer p[...]

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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 sur e that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: The machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The machine does not fill with wa- ter or the indicat[...]

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    14 GB The machine is noisy . The machine wont spin properly . The machine leaks from the dispenser . The machine leaks (other than dispenser). The indicator lights on the console are flashing rapidly . The machine smells. The machine door cannot be opened. Door Seal damaged at the bottom. The water level is too low when the machine is washing. Ther[...]

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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 r epairs for twelve months from the date of pur chase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is pr oven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we wi[...]

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    16 GB 195082967.02 07/2010 - Xerox Fabriano After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Indesit appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufactur er . Essential Contact Information Indesit Service We ar e the largest service team in Europe of fering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully [...]