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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
and starting a wash cycle, 6-7
Control panel
Indicator lights
Starting a wash cycle
Wash cycles, 8
Table of wash cycles
Personalisation, 9
Setting the temperature
Functions
IWB 5123
Detergents and laundry, 10
Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Garments requiri
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Installation Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for GB 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. If it is placed on carpet or or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient with the machine so that the new owner is able
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65 - 100 cm Connecting the drain hose • the supply voltage is included within the values indica GB ted on the Technical details table (see page 5); Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a • the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s draining duct or a wall plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the drain situated between plug. 65 and 100 cm from the floor; Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp soc
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As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond The first wash cycle GB with the coloured markings identifyng 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 or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. laundry, setting the 90°C programme without a pre-wash Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured cycle.
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GB Technical data Model IWB 5123 width 59.5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 52,5 cm Capacity from 1 to 5 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 46 litres Spin speed up to 1200 rotations per minute Energy rated pro- grammes accor- programme 1; temperature 60°C; using a load of 5 kg. ding to regulation EN 60456 This appliance conforms to the follo
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Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle Control panel GB WASH CYCLE PROGRESS/ DELAY TIMER indicator lights START/ FUNCTION PAUSE ON/OFF button buttons with button with indicator lights indicator light TEMPERATURE DOOR LOCKED knob indicator light Detergent dispenser drawer WASH CYCLE knob Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense START/PAUSE button with indicator light: starts or tem- detergents and washing additives (see “Detergents and porarily interrupts the was
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Wash cycle phase indicator lights Indicator lights GB Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has be- gun, the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate which The indicator lights provide important information. phase of the cycle is currently in progress. This is what they can tell you: Wash Delayed start If the DELAY TIMER function has been activated (see “Per- Rinse sonalisation”), after the wash cycle has been started the indicator light corresponding to the selected delay
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Wash cycles Table of wash cycles GB Cycle dura- Detergents Max. load (kg) tion Max. Max. Description of the wash cycle temp. speed Fabric Eco Nor- Eco (°C) (rpm) Wash Normal softener Time mal Time Daily 1 White Cotton: extremely soiled whites. 90° 1200 5 - 145 - 1 White Cotton (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 60° 1200 5 - 137 - 1 White Cotton (2): heavily soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1200 5 - 123 - 2 Cotton: heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.
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Personalisation Setting the temperature GB 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. Functions The various wash functions available with this washing machine will help to achieve the desired results, every time. To activate the functions: 1. Press the bu
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Detergents and laundry Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or Detergent dispenser drawer GB mesh bag. Use wash cycle 7. Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of Jeans: Turn garments inside-out before washing and use detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessa- a liquid detergent. Use programme 8. rily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to Load balancing system environment
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Precautions and tips ! This washing machine was designed and constructed in GB 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. • The washing machine must only be used by adults, in accor- dance with the instructions provided in this manual. • Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with wet or damp hands or feet. • Do not pull
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Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity Cleaning the pump GB supplies The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will which does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-cham- machine and help to prevent leaks. ber which protects the pump, situated in its bottom part. • Unplug the washing machi
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Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure GB that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The washing machine does not • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or is not making contact. switch on. • There is no power in the house. The wash cycle does not start. • The washing machine door is not closed properly. • The ON/OFF
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Service Before calling for Assistance: GB • Check whether you can solve the problem alone (see “Troubleshooting”); • Restart the programme to check whether the problem has been solved; • If this is not the case, contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre using the telephone number provided on the guarantee certificate. ! Always request the assistance of authorised technicians. Have the following information to hand: • the type of problem; • the appliance model (Mod.); • the serial number
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Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee GB 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 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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195078836.00 05/2009 - Xerox Fabriano After Sales Service GB 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 www.indesitserv
