Indesit IWE 81681 - Manuals

Page 2 - Installation; Unpacking and levelling

2 GB Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it from shifting while it is operating. If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space underneath the washing ma...

Page 4 - The first wash cycle; Technical data

4 GB 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.Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Re...

Page 6 - Description of the washing; Control panel

6 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 7 - Display

7 GB 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 8 - Running a wash cycle

8 GB Running a wash cycle 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a green colour. 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 on the f...

Page 9 - Wash cycles and options; Wash options; Table of wash cycles

9 GB 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 “Programme table” ). “ ” enables you to wash in less time thereby saving water and electr...

Page 10 - Detergents and laundry; Special wash cycles; Load balancing system

10 GB Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Good 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 envi- ronmental ...

Page 11 - Precautions and tips; General safety

11 GB Precautions and tips ! This washing machine 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.• Thi...

Page 12 - Care and maintenance

12 GB Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supplies • 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. • Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and du- ring all maintenance wor...

Page 13 - Troubleshooting

13 GB 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: The machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The machine does...

Page 15 - Assistance

15 GB 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 195116145.00 07/2013 - 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 ...