Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle English,1 Technical data Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle, 6-7 Control panel Indicator lights Starting a wash cycle Wash cycles, 8 Table of wash cycles Personalisation, 9...
Installation Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for 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.
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Connecting the drain hose • the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s plug. 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.
The first wash cycle 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: Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no coloured Green or Green &...
Technical data Model IWD 71251 width 59.5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 53,5 cm Capacity from 1 to 7 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 52 litres...
Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle Control panel WASH CYCLE DELAY TIMER PROGRESS button START/ FUNCTION DISPLAY PAUSE ON/OFF button buttons with button with indicator lights indicator light TEMPERATURE DOOR LOCKED knob Detergent dispenser drawer indicator light WASH CYCLE SPIN SPEED knob...
Indicator lights Door locked indicator light When the indicator light is on, the porthole door is locked The indicator lights provide important information. to prevent it from being opened; make sure the indicator This is what they can tell you: light is off before opening the door (wait approximately 3 minutes).
Personalisation Setting the temperature Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Table of wash cycles). The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold wash The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value set for each wash cycle.
Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Garments requiring special care Outwear (wash cycle 9): is studied for washing water- Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of repellent fabrics and winter jackets (e.g. Gore-Tex, polyester, detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessa- nylon);...
Precautions and tips This washing machine was designed and constructed in Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct accordance with international safety regulations. The fol- lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must disposal of their old appliance.
Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity 2. unscrew the lid by rota- supplies ting it anti-clockwise (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will normal;...
Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The machine does not switch on. •...
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The machine is noisy. • There will always be some motor, pump and drum noise during spin. 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.
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...
195099009.01 01/2012 - 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 qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service.
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