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Indesit IWD 7168 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 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[...]

  • Page 2

    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 [...]

  • 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 connec- ting the drain hose from the machine ensure that any blanks or removable ends have been taken off the spigot. If it is pl[...]

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    4 GB As the colours of the wires in the lead may not corr e- spond 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 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 IWD 7168 Dimensions width 59.5 cm height 85 cm depth 53,5 cm Capacity from 1 to 7 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 52 litres Spin speed up to 1600 rotations[...]

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    6 GB Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see “Detergents and laundry” ). ON/OFF button: switches the washing machine on and off. 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 function[...]

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    GB 7 Indicator lights The indicator lights provide important information. This is what they can tell you: W ash cycle phase indicator lights Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has begun, the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate which phase of the cycle is currently in pr ogress. Function buttons and corresponding indicat[...]

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    8 GB W ash cycles The information contained in the table is intended as a guide only . For all T est Institutes: 1) Tes t wa sh c ycle in comp lian ce w ith reg ulat ion EN 6 0456 : se t wa sh c ycle 1 with a temperature of 60°C. 2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 1 with a temperature of 40°C. 3) Short wash cycle for cottons: set wash[...]

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    GB 9 Personalisation 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[...]

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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 was designed for domestic use only . • Th e w a s hi n g m a c h in e m u s t o [...]

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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 during all maintenance work. Cleaning the washing machine The outer part[...]

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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 washing machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The washing machine does not take in water (?[...]

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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 the 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 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 195076142.00 02/2009 - 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 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 11[...]