Page 2 - Installation; Unpacking and levelling; Connecting the electricity and water
2 GB Installation This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/herself with its operation and feat...
Page 4 - The first wash cycle
4 GB GREEN &YELLOW BROWN BLUE 13 ampere fuse CROSS-BARCORD GRIP As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifyng the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green &...
Page 5 - Technical data
5 GB Technical data Model PWE 8168 Dimensions width 59.5 cm height 85 cmdepth 62 cm Capacity from 1 to 8 kg Electrical connections please refer to the technical dataplate fixed to the machine Water connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)drum capacity 62 litres...
Page 6 - Control panel
6 GB Description of the washing machine Control panel T E M P E R AT U R E b u t t o n WASH C Y C L E S E L E C T O R KNOB Detergent dispenser drawer ON/OFF button S P I N button START/PAUSE b u t t o n and indicator light DISPLAY DELAY TIMER button OPTION b u t t o n s and indicator lights DOOR LOC...
Page 7 - Display
7 GB Display B C A 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 select...
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 blue 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 and wash ...
Page 9 - Wash options; Table of programmes and wash cycles
9 GB Wash cycles and options Wash options The option optimises washing to suit the quantity of laundry loaded into the machine, thereby reducing the overall wash cycle duration while minimising water and energy consumption. Press the button to select the type of wash cycle desired: Intense: vigorous...
Page 10 - Detergents and laundry; Preparing the laundry; Special wash cycles
10 GB Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer 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 environmen...
Page 11 - Precautions and tips; Opening the porthole door manually; General safety
11 GB Precautions and tips Opening the porthole door manually In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the laundry, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plug from the electrical socket. . 2. Make sure the water level inside the machine ...
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 during all maintenance work....
Page 13 - Troubleshooting
13 GB 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. Problem: The washing machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not...
Page 14 - Service
14 GB Service Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service: Check whether you can solve the problem alone (see Troubleshooting ). Restart the wash cycle to check whether the problem has been solved. If this is not the case, contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre. Always req...
Page 15 - Guarantee
15 GB 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee 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 becaus...
Page 16 - After Sales Service; Recycling & Disposal Information
16 GB 195075239.00 01/2009 - 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 ...