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Instructions for use
WASHING MACHINE
Contents
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Installation, 2-3-4-5-6-7
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Unpacking and levelling
Electric and water connections
English,1
The first wash cycle
Technical details
Instructions for the fitter
Washing machine description, 8-9
Control panel
Leds
Starting and Programmes, 10
Briefly: how to start a programme
Programme table
Personalisations, 11
Setting the temperature
IWME 126 Setting the spin speed
Functions
Detergents and laundry, 12
Detergent dispenser
Bleach cycle
Preparing you
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Installation ! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future referen- Electric and water connections GB ce. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine Connecting the water inlet hose to inform the new owner as to its operation and features. 1. Connect the supply pipe by screwing it to a ! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital infor- cold water tab using a ¾ mation on installation, use and safe
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65 - 100 cm Connecting the drain hose • the supply voltage is included within the values i GB ndicated on the Technical details table Connect the drain hose, (see page 5); without bending it, to a draining duct or a wall • the socket is compatible with the washing drain situated between 65 machine’s plug. If this is not the case, replace and 100 cm from the floor; the socket or the plug. Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp
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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 identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Once the appliance has been installed, and before you Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or use it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. and no laundry, setting the 90°C programme without a Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red. pre-wash cy
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GB Technical data Model IWME 126 width 59.5 cm Dimensions height 81,5 cm depth 54,5 cm Capacity from 1 to 6 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 Spin speed up to 1200 rotations per minute Test wash cycles in accordance programme 2; temperature 60°C and with directives 40°C. 1061/2010 This appliance conforms to the following EC Dire
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Door Mounting Accessories (Fig. 1-2-3-4-5). Instructions for the fitter GB Mounting the wooden panel onto the door and in- serting the machine into cabinets: In the case where the machine must be shipped for final installation after the wooden panel has been mounted, we suggest leaving it in its original packaging. The packaging was designed to make it possible to mount the wooden panel onto the machine without removing it completely (see figures below). N° 2 Hinge Supports N° 2 Hinges T
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Using the Drilling Template. GB - To trace the positions of the holes on the left-hand side of the panel, align the drilling template to the top left side of the panel using the lines traced on the extremities as a referen- ce. - To trace the positions of the holes on the right-hand side of the panel, align the drilling template to the top right side of the panel. - Use an appropriately sized router to mill the holes for the two hinges, the rubber plug and the magnet. Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Mounding
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Washing machine description Control panel FUNCTION ON-OFF/DOOR GB Buttons LOCK Led Leds ON-OFF Button PROGRAMME Detergent dispenser Knob SPIN SPEED START/RESET Knob Button TEMPERATURE Knob Detergent dispenser: to add detergent and fabric PROGRAMME knob: to select the wash programmes. softener (see page 12). The knob stays still during the cycle. LEDS: to find out which wash cycle phase is under way. Standby mode If the Delay Timer function has been set, the time left until This washing mac
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Cycle phase under way: Leds During the wash cycle, the LEDs gradually illuminate on to GB indicate the cycle phase under way: The LEDS provide important information. This is what they can tell you: Prewash Delay set: Wash If the Delay Timer function has been enabled (see page. 11), once you have started the programme, the LED Rinse corresponding to the delay set will begin to flash: Spin cycle Note: during draining, the LED corresponding to the Spin cycle phase will be turne
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Starting and Programmes 6. Add the detergent and any fabric softener (see page 12). Briefly: starting a programme 7. Start he programme by pressing the START/RESET button. 1. Switch the washing machine on by pressing button . All the GB To cancel it, keep the START/RESET button pressed for LEDS will light up for a few seconds and the ON-OFF/ at least 2 seconds. DOOR LOCK Led will begin to flash. 8. When the programme is finished, the ON-OFF/DOOR 2. Load your laundry into the washing machine a
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Personalisations GB Setting the temperature Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Programme table on page 10). The temperature can be lowered, or even set to a cold wash ( ). Setting the spin speed Turn the SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed for the programme selected. The maximum spin speeds for each programme are as follows: Programmes Maximum spin speed Cottone 1200 rpm Detergent Fabric Stain remo- Cycle Type of fabric and Program- Tempe- Description of softe- v
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Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser Preparing your laundry GB Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of • Divide your laundry according to: detergent: adding too much detergent won’t necessarily - the type of fabric/the symbol on the label. make for a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause - the colours: separate coloured garments from whites. build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute • Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons. the environment. •
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Precautions and advice Old appliances must be collected separately in order ! The washing machine was designed and built in complian- GB to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials ce with the applicable international safety regulations. The they contain and reduce the impact on human health following information is provided for your safety and should and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” consequently be read carefully. symbol on the product reminds you of your obl
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Care and maintenance 2. clean the interior thoroughly; Cutting off the water or electricity GB 3. screw the lid back on. supply Checking the water inlet hose • Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will limit the wear of your appliance’s water system and also Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If you prevent leaks. see any cracks, replace it immediately: during the wash • Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all cycles, water pressure is very strong and
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Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before calling for Assistance (see page 16), make sure the problem can’t easily be GB solved by consulting the following list. Problem Possible causes/Solution: The machine does not switch on. • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact. • There is no power to the socket, or the fuse has blown in the mains plug. The wash cycle does not start. • The door is
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The machine is noisy. • There will always be some motor, pump and drum noise during spin. GB 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. This is a safety feature to prevent damage. Out of Balance can be caused by
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Assistance 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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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.indesitservice.co.uk Please note: Our advisors will requ
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