User manual INDESIT RA24IS

[. . . ] This washer is manufactured in compliance with international safety regulations designed to safeguard the consumer. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under no circumstances should it be installed outside. This appliance should only be used in a domestic environment by a responsible person to wash household laundry according to the instructions. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to operate or tamper with this product. [. . . ] Do not use hand washing detergents since these produce very heavy suds. When using cold wash cycles, remember to reduce the detergent dosage. 3 1 2 Starting up your washer Run the first wash without laundry using programme 2 at 90°C. Load your laundry in the washer, add the detergent and fabric softener and remember to: - shut the door properly - plug the washer in at the mains - turn on the water supply - check that button E is not pressed in (position O) Selecting the programme The table on pages 5 will help you choose the right programme. Turn dial A to the programme number you have chosen. Set the temperature on dial B and, if necessary, press functions buttons F, G; set ON/OFF button E to position I (ON). At the end of the wash cycle. . . To turn off the washer press the ON-OFF button E and wait approximately 3 minutes before opening the door. Once you have removed your clean laundry from the washer, remember to leave the door open or at least ajar (this will prevent the formation of an unpleasant odour) and shut off the water supply. GB 4 Selecting the programmes The description of the wash programme by type of fabric is shown on the detergent dispenser. Type of Fabric & How Dirty HEAVY FABRICS Extremely dirty whites (sheets, tablecloths, etc. ) Very dirty whites (sheets, tablecloths, etc. ) Very dirty heavy whites and colours Very dirty heavy whites and colours. Fairly dirty heavy whites and colours (coloured underwear, house coats, etc. ) Whites and delicate colours that are not very dirty. Whites and delicate colours that are not very dirty (shirts, T-shirts, etc. ) Rinses Softener Spin SYNTHETICS Very dirty heavy synthetic colours (underwear for infants, etc. ). Fairly dirty delicate synthetic colours. Not very dirty delicate synthetic colours (all types of underwear). Rinses Softener Spin DELICATES Wool (machine washable) Rinses Softener Spin Drain Cycle Knob Temp. Be careful not to mark the fabric with remover. What not to wash in your appliance? - Torn, frayed or unhemmed items; in order to wash items of this kind, wrap them in a linen bag to prevent them from tearing during the wash. Dark items should be washed separately . Pre-treatment for awkward stains - Ink: ball point/felt tip; Put a few drops of nail varnish remover or surgical spirit onto a piece of cotton wool and dab the stain. This is only suitable for colourfast cottons) - Tar and oil; Scrape off any thick tar or oil on the surface. Soften the remainder with margarine or butter and wipe away with a clean cloth. Treat any residual stain with turpentine, then wash according to the fabric - Wax; Scrape off, then put the stained garment between two pieces of blotting paper and press with a hot iron. Dab the stain immediately with cotton wool dipped in turpentine - Chewing gum; Apply nail varnish remover to the gum, then remove it carefully - Lipstick; Pretreat with a liquid detergent using the dosing ball, rub vigorously and rinse before washing - Grass; Soak in a warm washing solution using a biological washing product, then wash according to the fabric. Alternatively, saturate the stain with white methylated spirit. Rinse and wash normally - Paint: Water based latex, acrylic and school paints, emulsion paints; Treat stains while still wet. Rinse thoroughly under running water to flush out the paint, then wash according to the fabric. Oil based paint/varnish; Sponge with white spirit or paint brush cleaner before washing in the normal way. Curtains Curtains tend to crease badly. Try this washing hint to prevent creases: fold the curtains carefully and place in a pillow case or loose mesh bag; wash separately ensuring that the weight is no more than a half wash load. Quilts, tennis shoes and wind-cheaters Contrary to common belief, goose or duck down quilts and wind-cheaters, can in fact be machine washed, provided the instructions shown on the label are followed carefully. [. . . ] 2); remember that the inclination of the working surface must not be more than 2 degrees. If the washer is installed on a carpeted floor, check that there is sufficient ventilation space between the floor and the bottom of the washer. Water supply Both hot and cold water supplies are preferable and they should be between 34. 5kN/m²(5lb/in²) and 1034. 2kN/m² (150lb/in²) pressure. The hose having the red end fitting should be encountered between the hot supply and the threaded connection adjacent to the letter H on the rear of the machine. The hose having the white end fittings should be connected between the cold supply and the threaded connection adjacent to the letter C on the rear of the machine (see fig. [. . . ]