Indesit IWC 8123 manual

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

GB 5 T ech nica l da ta Model IW C 8 12 3 Dimensi o ns width 59.5 c m he ig ht 85 c m depth 6 0 cm Capac i ty fr om 1 to 8 kg Electric al connec tions please refer t o t h e t ech n ical dat a plate fix ed t o th e machin e W ater c onnections max i mu m pr es s u re 1 MPa ( 1 0 ba r ) min i mu m pre s s u re 0 .0 5 MPa ( 0.5 bar) dr u m cap aci t [...]

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. WASH CYCLE knob: programmes the wash cycles. During the wash cycle, the knob does not move. FUNCTION buttons with indicator light : used to select the available functions. T[...]

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 Personalisation ), after the wash cycle has been started the indicator light corresponding to the selected delay period will begin to flash: As time passes, the remaining[...]

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 therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting this wash cycle ( 9 at 30°C), it is possible to wash different fabrics together (except for wool and silk items), with a maximum load of 1.5 kg[...]

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 washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value set for each wash cycle. Setting the spin speed T ur n[...]

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[...]

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 .  This appliance is not intended for use by pe[...]

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[...]

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 (th[...]

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[...]

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[...]

16 GB 195082968.01 02/2010 - Xerox Fab riano After Sales Service No one is better placed to car e 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 q[...]