Indesit Washer PWE 91472 S User Manual

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 programmes and wash cycles  
Wash options  
Detergents and laundry, 10  
Detergent dispenser drawer  
Preparing the laundry  
PWE 91472 S  
Special wash cycles  
Precautions and advice, 11  
General safety  
Disposal  
Care and maintenance, 12  
Cutting off the water or electricity supply  
Cleaning the washing machine  
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer  
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance  
Cleaning the pump  
Checking the water inlet hose  
Troubleshooting, 13-14  
Assistance, 15-16  
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Connecting the drain hose  
• the supply voltage is included within the values indica-  
ted on the Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine;  
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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 socket is compatible with the washing  
machines plug. If this is not the case, replace  
the socket or the plug.  
65 - 100 cm  
Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug  
it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use.  
Before using the appliance please read the instructions  
below.  
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED  
OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.  
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.  
Replacing the fuse:  
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved  
fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse  
cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not  
be used until a replacement is obtained.  
Where it connects to  
the waste water pipe  
cut end off spigot or  
remove the blanking cap  
Replacement fuse covers:  
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the  
correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the  
colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug.  
Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest  
Service Depot.  
If it is placed over the  
edge of a basin or sink  
be sure the free end of  
the hose should not be  
underwater.  
Removing the plug:  
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug  
and you should wish to re-route the mains cable through  
partitions, units etc., please ensure that either:  
the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere rewireable plug  
bearing the BSI mark of approval.  
or:  
! We advise against the use of hose extensions; in case  
of absolute need, the extension must have the same  
diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150  
cm in length.  
the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable  
outlet, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS  
5733) which is accessible without moving the appliance.  
Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into a standpipe,  
that the end does not go down more than 15cms (6  
inches). If the hose is pushed down too far, this may  
cause the machine to self -syphon ie. continuously  
empty as it is filling.  
Disposing of the plug:  
Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make  
the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted  
into a socket.  
Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative plug:  
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
Electric connection  
Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket,  
make sure that:  
Green & Yellow  
Blue  
Earth  
Neutral  
Live  
Brown  
• the socket is earthed and in compliance with the  
applicable law;  
• the socket is able to sustain the appliances  
maximum power load indicatedon the Technical Data  
Plate fixed on the machine;  
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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 & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or  
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.  
The first wash cycle  
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Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use  
it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no  
laundry, setting the 90°C programme.  
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured  
Red.  
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black.  
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a  
13 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the  
distribution board.  
If you are in any doubt regarding the electrical supply to  
your machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.  
How to connect an alternative plug:  
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance  
with the following code:  
BLUE  
BROWN  
NEUTRAL (N)  
LIVE (L)  
GREEN & YELLOW  
EARTH (E)  
GREEN &  
YELLOW  
13 ampere fuse  
BROWN  
BLUE  
CROSS-BAR  
CORD GRIP  
Disposing of the appliance:  
When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug  
by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug  
body and dispose of it as described above.  
! The washing machine should not be installed in an  
outdoor environment, not even where the area is sheltered,  
because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to  
damp, rain and thunderstorms.  
! When the washing machine is installed, the mains socket  
must be within easy reach.  
! Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.  
! The power supply cable must never be bent or  
dangerously compressed.  
! The power supply cable must only be replaced by an  
authorised serviceman.  
Warning! The company denies all liability if and when these  
norms are not respected.  
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Technical data  
Model  
PWE 91472 S  
width 59.5 cm  
height 85 cm  
depth 60 cm  
Dimensions  
Capacity  
from 1 to 9 kg  
Electrical  
please refer to the technical data plate  
fixed to the machine  
connections  
maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)  
Water connections minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)  
drum capacity 62 litres  
Spin speed  
up to 1400 rotations per minute  
Test wash cycles  
in accordance  
with directives  
1061/2010 and  
1015/2010  
Programme 2: temperature 60°C and 40°C.  
This appliance conforms to the following  
EC Directives:  
- 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compa-  
tibility)  
- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)  
- 2002/96/EC  
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Description of the washing  
machine  
Control panel  
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OPTION  
DOOR  
buttons and  
TEMPERATURE  
ON/OFF  
indicator lights  
LOCKED  
button  
button  
indicator light  
DISPLAY  
DELAY  
WASH  
TIMER  
SPIN  
CYCLE  
button  
Detergent dispenser drawer  
START/PAUSE  
button and indicator  
light  
button  
SELECTOR  
KNOB  
Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense  
detergents and washing additives ( see “Detergents and  
laundry”).  
DELAY TIMER  
the selected wash cycle; the delay period appears on the  
display.  
button: press to set a delayed start for  
ON/OFF  
button: press this briefly to switch the  
START/PAUSE  
button and indicator light: when the  
machine on or off. The START/PAUSE indicator light which  
flashes slowly in a blue colour shows that the machine is  
switched on. To switch off the washing machine during the  
wash cycle, press and hold the button for approximately 3  
seconds; if the button is pressed briefly or accidentally the  
machine will not switch off.  
blue indicator light flashes slowly, press the button to start  
a wash cycle. Once the cycle has begun the indicator light  
will remain lit in a fixed manner. To pause the wash cycle,  
press the button again; the indicator light will flash in an  
amber colour. If the symbol is not illuminated, the door  
may be opened (wait approximately 3 minutes). To start  
the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted,  
press the button again.  
If the machine is switched off during a wash cycle, this  
wash cycle will be cancelled.  
WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB: used to set the  
desired wash cycle (see “Table of programmes and wash  
cycles”).  
DOOR LOCKED indicator light:  
The lit symbol indicates that the door is locked. To prevent  
any damage, wait until the symbol turns off before opening  
the door (wait approximately 3 minutes).  
To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press the  
START/PAUSE button; if the DOOR LOCKED symbol is  
switched off the door may be opened.  
OPTION buttons and indicator lights: press to select the  
available options. The indicator light corresponding to the  
selected option will remain lit.  
SPIN  
button: press to reduce or completely exclude  
Standby mode  
the spin cycle; the value appears on the display.  
This washing machine, in compliance with new energy  
saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby  
system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no  
activity is detected. Press the ON-OFF button briefly and  
wait for the machine to start up again.  
Consumption in off-mode: 1W  
TEMPERATURE  
completely exclude the temperature; the value appears on  
the display.  
button: press to reduce or  
Consumption in Left-on: 1W  
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Display  
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B
A
C
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 DELAYED  
START option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected wash cycle will appear.  
Pressing the corresponding button allows you to view the maximum spin speed and temperature values attained by the  
machine during the set wash cycle, or the values selected most recently, if these are compatible with the set wash cycle.  
The hour-glass flashes while the machine is processing data, depending on the wash cycle and  
level selected. After  
a maximum of 10 minutes, the “hour-glass” icon remains lit in a fixed manner and the final amount of time remaining is  
displayed. The hour-glass icon will then switch off approximately 1 minute after the final amount of time remaining has  
appeared.  
The “wash cycle phases” corresponding to the selected wash cycle and the “wash cycle phase” of the running wash cycle  
appear in section B:  
Main wash  
Rinse  
Spin  
Drain  
The icons corresponding to “temperature”, “spin” and “delay timer” (working from the left) are displayed in section C.  
The “temperature” bars  
indicate the maximum temperature level which may be selected for the set cycle.  
The “spin” bars indicate the maximum spin level which may be selected for the set cycle.  
The “delay” symbol , when lit, indicates that the set “delayed start” value has appeared on the display.  
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Running a wash cycle  
corresponding to the first function selected will flash and  
only the second option will be activated; the indicator  
light for the option which has been activated will be  
illuminated.  
1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the  
button;  
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the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a  
blue colour.  
Note: if the  
incompatible options may be activated.  
option has been selected, none of the  
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 and wash cycles on the following page.  
! The options may affect the recommended load value  
and/or the duration of the cycle.  
3. MEASURE OUT THE DETERGENT. Pull out the  
detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into  
the relevant compartments as described in “Detergents  
and laundry”.  
7. START THE WASH CYCLE. Press the START/  
PAUSE button. The corresponding indicator light will  
turn blue, remaining lit in a fixed manner, and the door  
will be locked (the DOOR LOCKED symbol will be lit).  
To change a wash cycle while it is in progress, pause  
the washing machine using the START/PAUSE button  
(the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in an  
amber colour); then select the desired cycle and press  
the START/PAUSE button again.  
4. CLOSE THE DOOR.  
5. SELECT THE WASH CYCLE. Use the WASH CYCLE  
SELECTOR knob to select the desired wash cycle. A  
temperature and spin speed is set for each wash cycle;  
these values may be adjusted. The duration of the cycle  
will appear on the display.  
To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press  
the START/PAUSE button; if the DOOR LOCKED  
symbol is switched off the door may be opened (wait  
approximately 3 minutes). Press the START/PAUSE  
button again to restart the wash cycle from the point at  
which it was interrupted.  
6. CUSTOMISE THE WASH CYCLE. Use the relevant  
buttons:  
Modify the temperature and/or spin speed.  
The machine automatically displays the maximum  
temperature and spin speed values set for the selected  
cycle, or the most recently-used settings if they are  
compatible with the selected cycle. The temperature  
8. THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE. This will be  
indicated by the text “END” on the display; when the  
DOOR LOCKED symbol switches off the door may be  
opened (wait approximately 3 minutes). Open the door,  
unload the laundry and switch off the machine.  
can be decreased by pressing the  
button, until  
the cold wash “OFF” setting is reached. The spin  
speed may be progressively reduced by pressing  
! If you wish to cancel a cycle which has already begun,  
press and hold the  
button. The cycle will be stopped  
the  
button, until it is completely excluded (the  
and the machine will switch off.  
OFF” setting). If these buttons are pressed again, the  
maximum values are restored.  
Load balancing system  
Setting a delay timer.  
To set a delayed start for the selected cycle, press the  
corresponding button repeatedly until the required delay  
period has been reached. When this option has been  
Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations  
before every spin and to distribute the load in a uniform  
manner, the drum rotates continuously at a speed which  
is slightly greater than the washing rotation speed. If,  
after several attempts, the load is not balanced correctly,  
the machine spins at a reduced spin speed. If the load is  
excessively unbalanced, the washing machine performs  
the distribution process instead of spinning. To encourage  
improved load distribution and balance, we recommend  
small and large garments are mixed in the load.  
activated, the  
symbol lights up on the display. To  
remove the delayed start setting, press the button until  
the text “OFF” appears on the display.  
Modify the cycle settings.  
• Press the button to enable the option; the indicator  
light corresponding to the button will switch on.  
• Press the button again to disable the option; the  
indicator light will switch off.  
! If the selected option is not compatible with the set  
wash cycle, the indicator light will flash and the option  
will not be activated.  
! If the selected option is not compatible with  
a previously selected one, the indicator light  
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Wash cycles and options  
Table of programmes and wash cycles  
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Detergents  
Max. Max.  
temp. speed  
Description of the wash cycle  
Main Fabric  
wash softener  
(°C)  
(rpm)  
Daily Programs  
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
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White Cotton: extremely soiled whites.  
White Cotton (1-2): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.  
White Cotton (2): heavily soiled whites and delicate colours.  
Cotton: heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.  
Coloured Cotton (3): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours.  
Cotton: lightly soiled whites and delicate colours.  
Synthetics (4): lightly soiled resistant colours.  
Jeans  
90°  
60°  
40°  
60°  
40°  
30°  
40°  
40°  
40°  
1400  
1400  
1400  
1400  
1400  
1400  
800  
9
9
9
9
9
9
4
4
2
53  
2,54 85 180  
53 1,564 76 185  
53 1,094 92 180  
-
53  
-
-
-
140  
0,83 63 100  
-
-
85  
95  
75  
70  
46  
-
0,56 60  
800  
-
-
-
-
Shirts  
600  
-
MixCool 30’: to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly (not suitable Cold  
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800  
3
71  
0,10 36  
30  
for wool, silk and clothes which require washing by hand).  
water  
Special  
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Wool: for wool, cashmere, etc.  
40°  
30°  
30°  
800  
0
2
2
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
90  
65  
10 Delicates: for garments in silk and viscose, lingerie.  
11 Duvet: for down-stuffed garments  
1000  
120  
12 Outwear  
13 Sport Shoes  
Partial  
30°  
30°  
400  
600  
-
2,5  
-
-
-
-
-
-
60  
60  
Max. 2 pairs  
Rinse  
-
-
-
1400  
1400  
0
-
-
-
-
9
9
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
36  
16  
2
Spin  
Drain  
-
The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions. The actual duration can  
vary according to factors such as water temperature and pressure, the amount of detergent used, the amount and type of load inserted, load balancing and any  
wash options selected.  
For all Test Institutes:  
1) Test Programmes according to 2010/1061: select wash cycle 1 with a temperature of 60°C and 40°C.  
This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used  
for garments which can be washed at 60°C and 40°C. The actual washing temperature may differ from the indicated value.  
2) Long wash cycle for cottons: select wash cycle 1 with a temperature of 40.  
3) Short wash cycle for cottons: select wash cycle 3 with a temperature of 40.  
4) Long wash cycle for synthetics: set wash cycle 5 with a temperature of 40°C.  
Wash options  
Easy iron  
By selecting this function, the wash and spin cycles will be  
The “PRIME” technology optimises energy, water and time  
modified in order to reduce the formation of creases. At the end  
consumption according to the quantity of garments actually  
of the cycle the washing machine will perform slow rotations of  
inserted in the machine.  
Moreover, pressing the  
following options:  
- Water: allows for reducing water consumption without having  
to renounce impeccable results (recommended for heavily soiled  
garments).  
- Energy: automatically selected by “PRIME”, this option  
reduces energy consumption (recommended for normally soiled  
garments).  
the drum, while the EASY IRON and START/PAUSE indicator  
button allows for selecting the  
lights will flash (blue and orange respectively). To end the cycle,  
press the START/PAUSE button or the EASY IRON button. For  
wash cycles number 10-12, the machine will end the cycle while  
the laundry is soaking; the EASY IRON and START/PAUSE  
indicator lights will flash. To drain the water so that the laundry  
may be removed, press the START/PAUSE button or the EASY  
IRON button.  
! It cannot be used in conjunction with wash cycles 8, 9, 13,  
- Time: allows for reducing wash cycle duration (recommended  
for lightly soiled garments).  
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.
!This may only be used in conjunction with wash cycles 1, 2, 3,  
4, 5 (all three levels) and 6, 7, 8 (Energy and Time levels).  
Cool Wash  
The Cool Wash function saves energy by not heating the  
water used to wash your laundry – an advantage both to the  
environment and to your energy bill. Instead, intensified wash  
action and water optimisation ensure great wash results in the  
same average time of a standard cycle. For the best washing  
results we recommend the usage of a liquid detergent.  
! It cannot be used in conjunction with wash cycles 7, 8, 9, 10,  
Extra Rinse  
Byselectingthisoption, theefficiencyoftherinseisincreasedand  
optimaldetergentremovalisguaranteed. Itisparticularlyusefulfor  
sensitiveskin.  
!It cannot be used in conjunction with wash cycles 8,  
,
.
11, 13,  
,
,
.
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Detergents and laundry  
Detergent dispenser drawer  
Special wash cycles  
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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.  
Jeans: turn the garments inside out before washing and  
use liquid detergent. Use wash cycle 6.  
Shirts: use special wash cycle 7 to wash shirts in various  
fabrics and colours. It guarantees maximum care is taken  
of the garments and minimises the formation of creases.  
Mix-Cool 30’: this wash cycle was designed to wash  
lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 30 minutes  
and therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting  
wash cycle 8, it is possible to wash different fabrics  
(except for wool and silk items) using a cold cycle, up to  
a maximum load of 3 kg.  
!Do not use hand washing detergents because these create  
too much foam.  
! Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-  
washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.  
Wool: wash cycle 9 can be used to wash all woollen  
garments in the machine, even those carrying the “hand  
! Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.  
wash only”  
label. To achieve the best results, use a  
Open the detergent  
dispenser drawer and pour  
special detergent and do not exceed the maximum load of  
2 kg.  
in the detergent or washing  
additive, as follows.  
Delicates: use special wash cycle 10 to wash all silk  
garments. We recommend the use of special detergent  
which has been designed to wash delicate clothes.  
Curtains: we recommend you fold the curtains and place  
them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Use wash cycle 10.  
Duvet: to wash double or single duvets (the weight  
of which should not exceed 3 kg), cushions or clothes  
padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the  
special wash cycle number 11 “Duvet”. We recommend  
that duvets are placed in the drum with their edges folded  
inwards (see figure) and that no more than ¾ of the total  
volume of the drum is used.  
C
B
A
! Detergent should only be poured into the compartment A.  
Compartment A: Washing detergent (powder or  
liquid)  
Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately  
prior to the start of the wash cycle.  
Compartment B: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)  
The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.  
Extra compartment C: we recommend this  
compartment is used for liquid detergent.  
To achieve the best results, we recommend that a  
liquid detergent is used and placed inside the detergent  
dispenser drawer.  
Preparing the laundry  
• Divide the laundry according to:  
- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label  
- the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.  
• Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons.  
• Do not exceed the listed values, which refer to the  
weight of the laundry when dry:  
Durable fabrics: max. 9 kg  
Outwear (wash cycle 12): is studied for washing water-  
repellent fabrics and winter jackets (e.g. Gore-Tex,  
polyester, nylon); for best results, use a liquid detergent  
and dosage suitable for a half-load; pre-treat necks,  
cuffs and stains if necessary; do not use softeners or  
detergents containing softeners. Stuffed duvets cannot  
be washed with this programme.  
Synthetic fabrics: max. 4 kg  
Delicate fabrics: max. 2 kg  
Wool: max. 2 kg  
Silk: max. 2 kg  
How much does your laundry weigh?  
1 sheet 400-500 g  
1 pillow case 150-200 g  
1 tablecloth 400-500 g  
1 bathrobe 900-1,200 g  
Sport Shoes (wash cycle 13): is for washing sports  
shoes; for best results, do not wash more than 2 pairs  
simultaneously.  
1 towel 150-250 g  
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Precautions 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.  
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General safety  
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (inclu  
ding children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental  
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless  
they have been given supervision or instruction concer-  
ning use of the appliance by a person responsible for  
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that  
they do not play with the appliance.  
• This appliance was designed for domestic use only.  
• Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with wet or  
damp hands or feet.  
• Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging  
the appliance from the electricity socket. Hold the plug  
and pull.  
• Do not open the detergent dispenser drawer while the  
machine is in operation.  
• Do not touch the drained water as it may reach  
extremely high temperatures.  
• Never force the porthole door. This could damage the  
safety lock mechanism designed to prevent accidental  
opening.  
• If the appliance breaks down, do not under any  
circumstances access the internal mechanisms in an  
attempt to repair it yourself.  
• Always keep children well away from the appliance while  
it is operating.  
• The door can become quite hot during the wash cycle.  
• If the appliance has to be moved, work in a group of two  
or three people and handle it with the utmost care. Never  
try to do this alone, because the appliance is very heavy.  
• Before loading laundry into the washing machine, make  
sure the drum is empty.  
Disposal  
• Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local  
regulations so that the packaging may be re-used.  
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste  
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, requires that  
old household electrical appliances must not be  
disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste  
stream. Old appliances must be collected separately  
in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the  
materials they contain and reduce the impact on human  
health and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled  
bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obli  
gation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must  
be separately collected.  
Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer  
for information concerning the correct disposal of their  
old appliance.  
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Care and maintenance  
To access the pre-chamber:  
Cutting off the water and electricity  
supplies  
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1. take off the cover panel  
on the front of the machine  
by first pressing it in the  
centre and then pushing  
downwards on both sides  
until you can remove it (see  
figures);  
Turn 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.  
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• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and  
during all maintenance work.  
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Cleaning the washing machine  
The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance  
can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm  
soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.  
2. unscrew the lid by  
rotating it anti-clockwise  
(see figure): a little water  
may trickle out. This is  
perfectly normal;  
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer  
To remove the drawer, press  
lever (1) and pull the drawer  
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outwards (2) (see figure).  
Wash it under running water;  
this procedure should be  
repeated frequently.  
3. clean the inside thoroughly;  
4. screw the lid back on;  
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5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely  
in place before you push it onto the appliance.  
Caring for the door and drum of your  
appliance  
Checking the water inlet hose  
Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any  
cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash  
cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose  
could easily split open.  
• Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent  
unpleasant odours from forming.  
Cleaning the pump  
! Never use second-hand hoses.  
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump  
which does not require any maintenance. Sometimes,  
small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-  
chamber which protects the pump, situated in its bottom  
part.  
! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the  
appliance.  
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Troubleshooting  
Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service (see “ Service”),  
make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list.  
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Problem:  
The machine does not switch on.  
Possible causes / Solutions:  
• 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 properly.  
• The ON/OFF button has not been pressed.  
• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.  
• The water tap has not been turned on to allow water to flow into the machine.  
• A delayed start has been set.  
The machine does not fill with  
water or ‘H20’ flashes in the  
display.  
• The water inlet hose is kinked.  
• The water inlet hose is not connected to the water supply.  
• The water pressure is too low.  
• The water tap has not been turned on to allow water to flow into the machine.  
• There is no water supply to the house.  
• The inlet valve filter is blocked.  
• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.  
The machine continuously fills with • The top of the drain hose is too low - It must be fitted at a height between 65  
water and continually drains away  
or Water left in the drum  
or Stuck on wash.  
and 100 cm from the floor (see “Installation”).  
• The drain hose is connected incorrectly to the sink trap allowing water to run  
into the machine, the drain hose must be positioned higher than the bottom of  
the sink to prevent water flowing down the drain hose.  
• The end of the drain hose has been pushed too far down the standpipe, the  
‘U’ bracket should be fitted 100 mm from the end of the drain hose.  
The machine does not drain or spin • The Pump filter is blocked.  
- (error lights flashing).  
• The drain hose is kinked (see “Installation”).  
• New Installation - The blanking cap or spigot has not been removed if  
connected under a sink.  
• The drain hose or sink trap is blocked.  
The machine does spin  
• The Spin Speed is set to “OFF”.  
The machine does not drain or spin • If the ‘EASY IRON’ option is enabled, at the end of the program the machine  
- ‘EASY IRON’ & ‘START/PAUSE’  
indicator lights flash.  
drum will rotate slowly. To complete the program press the ‘START/PAUSE’ or  
the ‘EASY IRON’ buttons.  
• If the ‘DELICATES’ or ‘OUTWEAR’ programs are selected, at the end of the  
program it requires the drain phase to be started. To complete the program  
press the ‘START/PAUSE’ or the ‘EASY IRON’ buttons.  
The programme takes too long.  
• Programme times will vary due to water pressure, the incoming water  
temperature and if the wash load goes out of balance. This will increase the  
programme times accordingly (see ‘ The machine wont spin properly’ below).  
The Display sticks at one ‘time to  
end’ for more than 1 Minute or the  
Display changes the estimated ‘Time  
to End’ during the programme.  
• The display time is for guidance only - it is not a precise time to finish and  
may vary.  
The machine vibrates a lot during  
the spin cycle.  
• The feet have not been adjusted, enabling the machine to rock.  
• New Installation - Either the Transit Bolts including the plastic spacers, or the  
Polystyrene Packaging have not been removed when installing the machine.  
• The machine is trapped between cabinets and/or walls.  
• The load is in a slight out of balance condition and machine is spinning, but at  
a lower speed.  
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The machine is noisy.  
• There will always be some motor, pump and drum noise during spin.  
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The machine wont spin properly.  
• Out of Balance detected when attempting to go into a spin cycle - If this  
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 leaks from the  
dispenser.  
• The dispenser drawer is blocked with detergent and requires cleaning.  
• The water pressure is too high and requires turning down - turn down the tap  
on the water supply pipe slightly and try again.  
• The machine is tilting forwards - It must be level when in its final position.  
The machine leaks (other than  
dispenser).  
• The fill hose is loose, check both the cabinet and tap ends.  
• The fill hose is tight but still leaks, if so replace the rubber washers, or the fill  
hose is missing the rubber washer.  
• The drain hose is not fixed in properly.  
The option lights and the START/  
PAUSE indicator light are flash  
rapidly and an error code appears  
on the display (eg F-01, F-..).  
• Switch off the machine and unplug it, wait for approximately 1 minute and then  
switch back on again. If the problem persists contact Technical Assistance  
Centre.  
The machine smells.  
• The machine requires a service wash. Run a 90 degree wash cycle with  
detergent and no laundry.  
The machine door cannot be  
opened.  
• The door will not open until the door lock indicator light goes out shortly after  
the program has finished.  
• If there is no power to the machine you need to perform the manual unlocking  
procedure.  
Door Seal damaged at the bottom.  
• The door seal has drainage holes at the bottom - This is normal.  
• The water level is correct if it can be seen at the bottom of the door.  
The water level is too low when  
the machine is washing.  
The word ‘dON’ appears in the  
display window and the drum  
slowly turns.  
To exit, switch machine off, then press and hold ‘ON/OFF’ and ‘START/PAUSE’  
buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until ‘dof’ appears. Note the machine will  
need the language resetting.  
There is too much foam.  
• The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should display the text  
‘for washing machines’ or ‘hand and machine wash’ or the like).  
Too much detergent was used - less detergent is required in soft water.  
After completing the programme,  
or before starting a programme,  
the machine has turned itself off  
(no lights).  
To comply with new energy saving regulations the machine is fitted with an  
automatic standby system. Press ‘ON/OFF’ button for 3 seconds to activate  
the machine, it can then either be switched off or a new programme selected.  
General.  
Your washing machine contains sensors that monitor progress during the wash  
cycle (eg: Water Levels, Temperatures, Out of Balance loads, Wash time/progress).  
Normally, if your machine successfully completes the cycle, there is unlikely to  
be anything wrong!  
Remember, you will be charged for a service call for problems caused by incorrect installation, as listed above.  
Not emptying contents from pockets may cause pump or drain blockages, or may damage the machine.  
Do not wash items which do not have a wash label, or wash items that are not intended as machine  
washable.  
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Assistance  
12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee  
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Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturers 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:  
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The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and  
maintenance instructions.  
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The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate.  
The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only.  
The appliance has not been altered, serviced, maintained, dismantled, or otherwise interfered with by any  
person not authorised by us.  
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Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent.  
Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced become our property.  
The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.  
The guarantee does not cover:  
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Damage resulting from transportation, improper use, neglect or interference or as a result of improper  
installation.  
Replacement of any consumable item or accessory . These include but are not limited to:  
plugs, cables, batteries, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, covers and filters.  
Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic.  
THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR  
NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES.  
5 Year Parts Guarantee  
Indesit also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your appliance  
with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers. There will be a charge for our engineers time. To  
activate the extra parts warranty on your appliance, simply call our registration line on 08448 24 24 24 (Republic of  
Ireland 01 230 0800).  
Extended Guarantees  
We offer a selection of repair protection plans that enable you to fully cover yourself against the expense of repair bills for the  
life of your policy. To find the ideal plan for you please call our advice line on  
08448 226 226 (Republic of Ireland 01 230 0233).  
Free Helpdesk Service  
We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your appliance if you experience any technical  
difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership. Simply call our Indesit Service Hotline on 08448 224 224 (Republic of  
Ireland 0818 313 413) for telephone assistance, or, where necessary, to arrange for an engineer to call.  
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After Sales Service  
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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  
Please note: Our advisors will require the following information:  
Model number:  
Serial number:  
Parts and Accessories  
We supply a full range of genuine replacement parts as well as accessory products that protect and hygienically clean your  
appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life.  
UK: 08448 225 225  
Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413  
Appliance Registration  
We want to give you additional benefits of Indesit ownership. To activate your free 5 year parts guarantee you must register  
your appliance with us.  
UK: 08448 24 24 24  
Republic of Ireland: 01 230 0800  
Indesit Company UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB  
Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate, Dublin 17  
Recycling & Disposal Information  
As part of Indesits continued commitment to helping the environment, Indesit reserves the right to use quality, recycled  
components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.  
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully. To minimise the risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and  
cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer  
be plugged into a mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.  
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