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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
IWD 61250 K
Personalisation, 9
Setting the temperature
Setting the spin speed
Functions
Detergents and laundry, 10
Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing th
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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 Data Plate fixed on the machine; Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a • the socket is compatible with the washing draining duct or a wall machine’s plug. If this is not the case, replace drain situated between 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
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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 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. Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire t
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GB Technical data Model IWD 61250 K width 59.5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 53,5 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 Programmes Programme 2: temperature 60°C and according to 40°C. 2010/1061 This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives: - 2004/1
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Description of the washing machine and starting a wash cycle Control panel GB WASH CYCLE DELAY TIMER PROGRESS button START/ DISPLAY FUNCTION PAUSE ON/OFF button buttons with button with indicator lights indicator light TEMPERATURE DOOR LOCKED knob indicator light Detergent dispenser drawer WASH CYCLE SPIN SPEED knob knob Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense WASH CYCLE PROGRESS indicator lights: used to detergents and washing additives (see “Detergents and monitor the progress
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Indicator lights Door locked indicator light GB When the indicator light is on, the porthole door is locked The indicator lights provide important information. to prevent it from being opened; make sure the indicator This is what they can tell you: light is off before opening the door (wait approximately 3 minutes). To open the door during a running wash cycle, Wash cycle phase indicator lights press the START/PAUSE button; the door may be opened Once the desired wash cycle has been selecte
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The duration of the wash cycles can be checked on the display. Wash cycles Table of wash cycles GB Detergents Max. load (kg) Max. Max. Description of the wash cycle temp. speed Cycle duration Fabric Eco (°C) (rpm) Wash Normal softener Time Daily 1 White Cotton: extremely soiled whites. 90° 1200 6 - 1 White Cotton (1-2): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 60° 1200 6 - 1 White Cotton (2): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. 40° 1200 6 - 2 Cotton: heavily soiled whit
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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. Setting the spin speed Turn the SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed for the selected wash cycle. The maximum spin speeds available for each wash cycle are as follows:
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Detergents and laundry Silk: use special wash cycle 7 to wash all silk garments. Detergent dispenser drawer GB We recommend the use of special detergent which has Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of been designed to wash delicate clothes. detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessa- Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or rily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause mesh bag. Use wash cycle 7. build up on the inside of your app
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Precautions and tips ! This washing machine was designed and constructed in Consumers should contact their local authority or GB accordance with international safety regulations. The fol- retailer for information concerning the correct lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must disposal of their old appliance. therefore be read carefully. General safety • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (inclu- ding children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental cap
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Care and maintenance 2. unscrew the lid by rota- Cutting off the water and electricity GB ting it anti-clockwise (see supplies figure): a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will normal; 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 work. Cleaning the washing machine 3. clean the inside thoroughly; The outer
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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 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 not closed
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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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195092961.00 05/2011 - 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.
