Page 2 - Installation; Unpacking and levelling; Unpacking; Levelling; see figure; Connecting the electricity and; ter supplies
2 GB Installation ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washer- dryer is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to fa- miliarise himself/herself with its operation and fe...
Page 3 - Replacement fuse covers:; Earth
GB 3 Connecting the drain hose Connect the drain hose, without ben- ding 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 ensu- re that any blanks or removabl...
Page 4 - Disposing of the appliance:; The first wash cycle
4 GB As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings iden- tifyng the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured...
Page 5 - Technical data
GB 5 Technical data Model IWDE 7168 Dimensions width 59.5 cm height 85 cm depth 53.5 cm Capacity from 1 to 7 kg for the wash programme from 1 to 5 kg for the drying programme Electrical connections please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the ma- chine Water con- nections maximum pressure 1...
Page 6 - Care and maintenance
6 GB To access the pre-chamber: 1. using a screwdri- ver, remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the washer-dryer ( see figure ) ; 2. unscrew the lid by rotating it anti- clockwise ( see figu- re ) : a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly normal; 3. clean the inside thoroughly;...
Page 7 - Precautions and tips; General safety; Disposal
GB 7 Precautions and tips ! This Washer-dryer was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The fol- lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully. General safety • This appliance was designed for domestic use only. • This ...
Page 8 - Description of the Washer-dryer; Control panel
8 GB Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see “Detergents and laundry” ). ON/OFF button : press this briefly to switch the ma- chine on or off. The START/PAUSE indicator light, which flashes slowly in a green colour shows that the machine is switched on. To...
Page 9 - Display
GB 9 Display 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 progra...
Page 11 - Wash cycles and options; Wash options; Table of wash cycles
GB 11 Wash cycles and options Wash options Selecting this option enables you to suitably adjust drum rotation, temperature and water to a reduced load of lightly soiled cotton and synthetic fabrics (refer to the “Table of wash cycles” ). “ ” enables you to wash in less time thereby saving water and ...
Page 12 - Special wash cycles; Load balancing system; Detergents and laundry
12 GB Detergent dispenser drawer Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessa-rily 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 ...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting
GB 13 Troubleshooting Your Washer-dryer could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre ( see “Assistance” ), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: The machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The machine doe...
Page 15 - Assistance
GB 15 Assistance 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee 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 defec...
Page 16 - After Sales Service; Recycling & Disposal Information
16 GB 195084794.02 09/2012 - 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 ...