Indesit PWE 8168 manual

1 GB English, 1 GB W ASHING MACHINE 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 Running a wash cycle, 8 W ash cycles and options, 9 T able of programmes and wash cycles Wash options Detergents a[...]

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 carefull[...]

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[...]

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 Gr een or Green & Y ellow . Connect Brown wire to terminal mar[...]

5 GB T ech ni ca l da ta Model PWE 8168 Dimensi ons width 59. 5 cm he ig ht 85 c m depth 62 cm Capac i ty fr om 1 to 8 k g Electric a l connec tions please refer to t h e techn ical dat a plate fix e d t o t he mac h in e W ater c o nnect i ons max i mu m p res su r e 1 MP a ( 1 0 bar) min imu m pr es s u re 0 .0 5 MPa (0 .5 bar ) dr u m cap aci t [...]

6 GB Description of the washing machine 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 DELA Y TIMER button OPTION buttons an d indicator lights DOOR LOCKED indicator light Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and was[...]

7 GB Display B C A 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 . Pressing the corresp[...]

8 GB Running a wash 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 following page. 3. MEASURE O[...]

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[...]

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[...]

11 GB Pr ecautions and tips Opening the porthole door manually In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the laundry , proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plug from the electrical socket. . 2. Make sure the water level inside the machine is lower than the door opening; if it is not, re[...]

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[...]

13 GB T r oubleshooting Y our washing machine 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 washing machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The washing machine does not fill [...]

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[...]

15 GB 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, we will,[...]

16 GB 195075239.00 01/2009 - Xerox Fabriano 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 manufactur er . 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[...]