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Instructions for use
WASHING MACHINE
Contents
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Installation, 2-3-4-5
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Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
English, 1
The first wash cycle
Technical data
Description of the washing machine, 6-7
Control panel
Display
Running a wash cycle, 8
Wash cycles and options, 9
Table of programmes and wash cycles
Wash options
Detergents and laundry, 10
PWE 8148 W
Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Special wash cycles
Precautions and advice, 11
General safet
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Installation ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, GB future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains from shifting while it is operating. If it is placed on carpet or with the machine so that the new owner is able to a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a suffici
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65 - 100 cm Connecting the drain hose • the supply voltage is included within the values GB indicated 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 machine’s drain situated between plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the 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 The first wash cycle GB correspond 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 PWE 8148 W width 59.5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 62 cm Capacity from 1 to 8 kg Electrical please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the machine connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) Water connections minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 62 litres Spin speed up to 1400 rotations per minute Energy rated programmes programme 1; temperature 60°C; according to using a load of 8 kg. regulation EN 60456 This appliance conforms to the follo
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Description of the washing machine Control panel GB OPTION DOOR buttons and ON/OFF TEMPERATURE indicator lights LOCKED button button indicator light DISPLAY DELAY WASH TIMER SPIN CYCLE Detergent dispenser drawer button START/PAUSE button SELECTOR button and indicator KNOB light Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense START/PAUSE button and indicator light: when the detergents and washing additives ( see “Detergents and blue indicator light flashes slowly, press the button t
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Display GB B A C 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 selected wash cycle will appear. Pressing the corresponding button allows you to view the maximum spin speed and temperature values attained by the machine during the set wash cycle, or the values selected m
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Running a wash cycle corresponding to the first function selected will flash and 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; GB only the second option will be activated; the indicator the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a light for the option which has been activated will be blue colour. illuminated. Note: if the SMART option has been selected, none of 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door. the incompatible options may be activated. Load the laundry, making sure y
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The duration of the wash cycles can be checked on the display. Wash cycles and options Table of programmes and wash cycles GB Detergents Max. Max. Max. speed Cycle dura- Description of the wash cycle temp. load Main Fabric (rpm) tion (°C) (kg) wash softener Smart cycles 1 White Cotton: extremely soiled whites. 90° 1400 8 1 White Cotton (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 60° 1400 8 1 White Cotton (2): heavily soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1400 8 2 Cotton:
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Detergents and laundry Mix-Cool 30’: this wash cycle was designed to wash Detergent dispenser drawer GB lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 30 minutes Successful washing results also depend on the correct and therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not wash cycle 8, it is possible to wash different fabrics necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in (except for wool and silk items) using a cold cycle, up t
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Precautions and tips ! This washing machine was designed and constructed Opening the porthole door manually GB in accordance with international safety regulations. The In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole following information is provided for safety reasons and door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the must therefore be read carefully. laundry, proceed as follows: General safety 1. remove the plug from the • This appliance is not intended for use by persons
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Care and maintenance 2. Unscrew the lid by Cutting off the water and electricity GB rotating it anti-clockwise supplies (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit perfectly normal. 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. Cleaning the washing machine 3. Clean the inside thoroughly. 4. Screw th
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Troubleshooting Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service (see “ Service”), GB make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: 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 washing a single heavy it
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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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195079043.02 04/2010 - 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.indesitservice.c
