Indesit IWE81281K manual

1 GB 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, 6-7 Control panel Display Ru nn in g a wa sh c yc le , 8 W ash cycles and options, 9 T able of wash cycles W ash options Detergents and laundry , 10 Detergent dispenser dr[...]

2 GB Levelling the machine correctly will pr ovide it with stability , help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it from shifting while it is operating. If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space underneath the washing machine. Connecting the electricity and water supp[...]

3 GB Connecting the drain hose Connect the drain hose, wi- thou t bendin g it, to a draini ng 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 dra in hose fr om the machin e ensure that any blanks or removable ends have been taken off the spigot. If it [...]

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

5 GB T e c h n i c a l d a t a Model IWE 81281 K 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 1200 rotation[...]

6 GB Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense deter - gents and washing additives ( see “Detergents and laundr y” ). ON/OFF button : pr ess this briefly to switch the machine on or off. The ST ART/P AUSE indicator light, which flashes slowly in a green colour shows that the machine is switched on. T o switch of f the washing machine during [...]

7 GB Display The display is useful when programming the machine and pr ovides a great deal of information. The duration of the available programmes and the r emaining time of a running cycle appear in section A ; if the DELA Y ST ART option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected programme will appear . Pressing the r elative butto[...]

8 GB Running a wash cycle 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; the ST ART/P AUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a green colour . 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY . Open the porthole door . Load the laundry , making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of programmes on the following page. 3. MEASURE OUT THE DETERGENT [...]

9 GB W ash cycles and options W ash options Sel ectin g thi s opt ion e nable s you to su itabl y adj ust d rum r otati on, t emper atur e and wate r to a r educe d loa d of light ly soi led c otton and synth etic fabri cs (r efer to t he “P rogra mme tab le” ). “ ” e nable s you to w ash i n les s tim e ther eby sav ing w ater and e lectr [...]

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 envi- ronmental pollution. ! Do not use hand washing detergents b[...]

11 GB 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 carefully . General safety • This appliance was designed for domestic use only . • Th is a pp li a nc e is n ot i nt en de d [...]

12 GB Car e and maintenance C u t t i n g o f f t h e w a t e r a n d e l e c t r i c i t y s u p p l i e s • 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. Cleanin[...]

13 GB 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 ‘H20’ f[...]

14 GB 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. There is too much foam. Aft[...]

15 GB Assistance 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 mater[...]

16 GB 195090257.00 01/2011 - 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 offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully q[...]