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Indesit PWDE8148W manual

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  • Page 1

    1 GB English,1 GB W ASHER-DR YER 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 , 6-7 Control panel Display How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle, 8 W ash cycles and options, 9 T able of programmes and wash cycles Wash opt[...]

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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: [...]

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    3 GB 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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    5 GB T ech ni ca l da ta Model PWDE 8148 W Dimensi ons width 59, 5 cm he ig ht 8 5 c m depth 6 2 cm Capac i ty fr om 1to 8 k g f or w ash p rog ra mm e from 1 t o 6 kg for th e dry in g progra mme Electric al connec tions please refer t o th e tech n ical dat a plate fix ed t o th e mac h in e W ater c o nnect i ons max i mu m pr es s u r e 1 MP a [...]

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    6 GB Description of the washer -dryer Control panel TEMPERA TURE button WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Detergent dispenser drawer ON/OFF button SPIN button ST ART/P AUSE button and indicator light DISPLA Y DRYING button OPTION buttons a nd indicator lights DOOR LOCKED indicator light Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing add[...]

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    7 GB The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information. The duration of the available wash cycles and the remaining time of a running cycle appear in section A ; if the DELA YED ST ART option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected wash cycle will appear . Furthermore, pressing the correspo[...]

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    8 GB How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; the ST AR T/P AUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a blue colour . 2. LOAD THE LAUNDR Y . Open the porthole door . Load the laundry , making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of programmes and wash cycles on the followi[...]

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    9 GB W ash cycles and options W ash options The option optimises washing to suit the quantity of laundry loaded into the machine, thereby reducing the overall wash cycle duration while minimising water and energy consumption. Press the button to select the type of wash cycle desired: Intense: vigorous wash cycle for garments with a heavy soil level[...]

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    10 GB Deter gents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Successful 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 deterg[...]

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    11 GB 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 is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory [...]

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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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    13 GB T r oubleshooting Y our washer -dryer could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the T echnical Assistance Service ( see  Service ), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: The washer -dryer does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The washer -dryer does not fill with w[...]

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    14 GB Service Before contacting the T echnical Assistance Service:  Check whether you can solve the problem alone (see  T roubleshooting ).  Restart the wash cycle to check whether the problem has been solved.  If this is not the case, contact an authorised T echnical Assistance Centre.  Always request the assistance of authorised[...]

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    15 GB 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 195080034.00 07/2009 - Xerox Fabria no 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 qu[...]