Indesit SIXL 145 manual

GB GB 1 English,1 Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies T echnical details Description of the machine, 6-7 Self-cleaning detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Load balancing system Running a wash cycle, 8 W ash pr ogrammes, 9 Detergents and laundry , 10 Preparing the laundry Washing [...]

2 GB Installation  Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features.  Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation,[...]

GB 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 pl[...]

4 GB 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 marked L o r coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or [...]

GB GB 5 T ech nica l deta il s Model SIXL 145 Dimensi ons 59. 5 c m wid e 85 cm h igh 53. 5 c m d ee p Capac i ty fro m 1 to 6 k g Electric connec tions pl eas e ref er t o t h e te ch n ic al dat a pl at e fi xed to the m a chi ne Wa t e r connec tions max i mu m p res s u r e 1 MP a ( 1 0 bar ) mi n i mu m pr es s u r e 0 .0 5 MPa ( 0 .5 ba r ) d[...]

6 GB Description of the machine CONTROL P ANEL PORTHOLE DOOR PORTHOLE DOOR HANDLE ACCESS P ANEL FOR THE DRAIN PUMP Self-cleaning detergent dispenser drawer This washing machine is fitted with an innovative self- cleaning detergent drawer which enhances the quality of each wash. The drawer is located inside the porthole door . 1. Open the porthole d[...]

GB GB 7 ON/OFF button DOOR LOCKED red indicator light WASHING TIME INDICA TOR lights ST AR T DAIL Y WASH 30 PROGRAMME button ST ART DELICA TES PROGRAMME button ST ART WHITE COTTON PROGRAMME button ST ART COLOUR MIX EASY -IRON PROGRAMME button Control panel ON/OFF button: press this to switch the machine on or off. When the machine is switched on[...]

8 GB Running a wash cycle Note: Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry , using the programme. 1. S WITCH ON THE MACHINE by pressing the O N / OFF button. The icons for the ST ART PROGRAMME buttons begin to flash and the WASHING TIME INDICA TOR lights light up i[...]

GB GB 9 W ash pr ogrammes * Note: for information relating to excluding the spin cycle in the delicates programme, please refer to the Delicates 30° paragraph further down the page. ** Note: for information relating to rinsing hand-washed clothes in cold water , please refer to the Daily wash 30/ Cold water rinse paragraph further d[...]

10 GB W ashing recommendations Bed and bathroom laundry (sheets, towels, bathrobes, etc.): use the WHITE COTTON programme which guarantees the most efficient wash in Class A appliances. The intensive spin cycle eliminates all excess water efficiently . White cotton garments (shirts, T -shirts, tablecloths, etc.): use the WHITE COTTON 60° programme[...]

GB GB 11 Pr ecautions and advice  This 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 .  The machine must only be used by adults, in acc[...]

12 GB Car e and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supply  T urn off the water tap after every wash. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system in the machine and help to prevent leaks.  Unplug the appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the machine The outer parts and rubber components of the app[...]

GB GB 13 T r oubleshooting Problem: The washing machine does not switch on. The wash cycle wont start. The washing machine does not fill with water (the DOOR LOCKED indicator light flashes rapidly). The machine continuously fills with water and drains. The washing machine does not drain or spin. The machine vibrates a lot during the spin cycle. [...]

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 it has not, contact the Authorised T echnical Assistance Service.  If the machine has been installed or used incorrectly , you may be charged [...]

GB 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 materi[...]

16 GB 195061887.03 06/2009 - 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[...]