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Instructions for use
WASHING MACHINE
Contents
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Installation, 2-3-4-5
Unpacking and levelling
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Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
English,1
Technical data
Description of the washing machine, 6-7
Control panel
Display
Running a wash cycle, 8
Wash cycles and options, 9
Table of wash cycles
Wash options
Detergents and laundry, 10
IWE 81681 Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Special wash cycles
Load balancing system
Precautions and tips, 11
General sa
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Installation Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for GB help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred from shifting while it is operating. If it is placed on carpet or or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient with the machine so that the new owner is able
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65 - 100 cm Connecting the drain hose • the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s plug. GB If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug. Connect the drain hose, wi- thout bending it, to a draining Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug duct or a wall drain situated it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. between 65 and 100 cm Before using the appliance please read the instructions below. from the floor; WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUS
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As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond The first wash cycle GB with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use it Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no lau- coloured Green or Green & Yellow. ndry, setting the 90°C programme without a pre-wash cycle. Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured
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GB Technical data Model IWE 81681 width 59.5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 60 cm Capacity from 1 to 8 kg Electrical please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the machine connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) Water connection minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 62 litres Spin speed up to 1600 rotations per minute Energy rated pro- grammes accor- programme 1; temperature 60°C; using a load of 8 kg. ding to regulation EN 60456 This appliance conforms to the follow
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Description of the washing machine Control panel GB OPTION TEMPERATURE ON/OFF START/PAUSE buttons with Button button button with indicator light indicator lights DISPLAY Detergent dispenser drawer DELAYED SPIN SPEED START Button Button WASH CYCLE knob Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense deter- START/PAUSE button with indicator light: when the gents and washing additives (see “Detergents and laundry”). green indicator light flashes slowly, press the button to start a wash cycl
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Display GB B A C The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information. The duration of the available programmes and the remaining time of a running cycle appear in section A; if the DELAY START option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected programme will appear. Pressing the relative button, the machine automatically displays the maximum temperature and spin speed values set for the selected cycle, or the most recently-used settings if
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Running a wash cycle 7. START THE PROGRAMME. Press the START/PAUSE 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; the GB button. The corresponding indicator light will become START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a green green, remaining lit in a fixed manner, and the door will colour. be locked (the DOOR LOCKED symbol will be on). To change a wash cycle while it is in progress, pause the 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door. Load washing machine using the START/PAUSE bu
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Wash cycles and options Table of wash cycles GB Max. Max. Max. load (kg) Cycle Description of the wash cycle temp. speed duration Fabric Eco (°C) (rpm) Wash Normal softener Time Daily 1 White Cotton: extremely soiled whites. 90° 1600 8 - 1 White Cotton (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 60° 1600 8 - 1 White Cotton (2): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1600 8 - 2 Cotton: heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 60° 1600 8 4 3 Coloured Cotton
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Detergents and laundry Silk: use special wash cycle 6 to wash all silk garments. We Detergent dispenser drawer GB recommend the use of special detergent which has been Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of designed to wash delicate clothes. detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build mesh bag. Use wash cycle 6. up on the inside of your appl
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Precautions and tips ! This washing machine was designed and constructed in Opening the porthole door manually GB accordance with international safety regulations. The fol- In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the therefore be read carefully. laundry, proceed as follows: General safety 1. remove the plug from the • This appliance was designed for domestic use onl
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Care and maintenance 2. unscrew the lid by rota- Cutting off the water and electricity supplies GB ting it anti-clockwise (see • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will figure): a little water may limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing trickle out. This is perfectly machine and help to prevent leaks. normal; • Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and du- ring all maintenance work. Cleaning the washing machine The outer parts and rubber components of t
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Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure GB that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The machine does not switch on. • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact. • There is no power to the socket, or the fuse has blown in the mains plug. The wash cycle does not start. • The door is not closed
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The machine wont spin properly. • Out of Balance detected when attempting to go into a spin cycle - If this GB happens the machine will continue to try to repeat the distribution of the load required before the machine will go into higher spin speeds - This will increase the programme time accordingly. This is a safety feature to prevent damage. Out of Balance can be caused by washing a single heavy item (eg duvet, quilt, etc). - Try the programme again using a different load. The machine
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Assistance 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee GB Your 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, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you. This guarantee is subject to the following conditions: - The appli
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195089413.00 11/2010 - Xerox Fabriano After Sales Service GB 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 qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service. UK: 08448 224 224 Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.indesitservice.
