Indesit IWDD 7143 manual

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Table of contents for the 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 washer -dryer 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 t[...]

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    2 GB Installation  This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washer -dryer 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: the[...]

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    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 e c h n i cal d ata Model IWDD 7143 Di me ns i ons width 59. 5 cm he i ght 8 5 c m dep t h 5 3,5 cm Capa ci ty fr om 1 to 7 k g f or the wa sh p rog ra mm e; fr om 1 to 5 k g f or the dr y ing p rog ra mm e Electric al co n n e cti o ns pl eas e r ef er t o t h e t e ch n i cal d at a pl at e f ix ed to the m ac h ine Wa t e r co n n e cti o[...]

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    6 GB Description of the washer -dryer and starting a wash cycle Control panel DRYING knob WASH CYCLE PROGRESS DOOR LOCKED indicator light ST ART/ P AUSE button with indicator light Detergent dispenser drawer ON/OFF button WASH CYCLE knob TEMPERA TURE knob FUNCTION buttons with indicator lights DISPLA Y DELA Y TIMER button Detergent dispenser drawer[...]

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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 progress. Note: when the drying cycle has finished, t[...]

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    8 GB W ash cycles The information contained in the table is intended as a guide only . For all T es t Ins titutes: 1) T est wash cycle in compliance with regulation EN 50229 : set wash cycle 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 : s et was h cycle[...]

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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 lowered, or even set to a cold wash . The washer -dryer will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value set for each wash cycle. Setting the drying cycle T ur n[...]

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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 Washer -dryer 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 .  This appliance is not intended for use by pers[...]

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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 washer -dryer and help to prevent leaks.  Unplug the washer -dryer when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the washer -dryer The outer parts and[...]

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    GB 13 T r oubleshooting Y our washer-dryer 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 W asher -dryer 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.  A[...]

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    GB 15 Guarantee 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[...]

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    16 GB 195080190.00 07/2009 - 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 manufacturer . Essential Contact Information Indesit Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qua[...]