User manual INDESIT WIXE 167

[. . . ] Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English, 1 GB Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling, 2 Electric and water connections, 2-3 The first wash cycle, 4 Technical details, 5 Washing machine description, 6-7 Control panel, 6 Display, 7 MEMO Programme, 7 Starting and Programmes, 8 Briefly: how to start a programme, 8 Programme table, 8 Personalisations, 9 WIXE 167 Setting the spin cycle, 9 Setting the Delay Timer, 9 Setting the temperature, 9 Functions, 9 Detergent dispenser, 10 Bleach cycle, 10 Preparing your laundry, 10 Special items, 10 Woolmark, 10 Detergents and laundry, 10 Precautions and advice, 11 General safety, 11 Disposal, 11 Saving energy and respecting the environment, 11 Care and maintenance, 12 Cutting off the water or electricity supply, 12 Cleaning your appliance, 12 Cleaning the detergent dispenser, 12 Caring for your appliance door and drum, 12 Cleaning the pump, 12 Checking the water inlet hose, 12 Troubleshooting, 13 Service and Guarantee, 14-15-16 Before calling for Assistance, 14 Guarantee, 15-16 1 Installation GB Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features. Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation, use and safety. Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow enough room for ventilation beneath the washing machine. Unpacking and levelling Unpacking Electric and water connections Connecting the water inlet hose 1. [. . . ] This option reduces the amount of creasing on fabrics, making them easier to iron. Comments Please remember to pour the bleach into extra compartment 4 (see page 10). This function is incompatible with the EASY IRON function. Enabled with programmes: Precautions Care Stain removal 2, 3, 4, 5, Rinse cycle. Troubleshooting Recommended when the appliance has a full load or with large quantities of detergent. When this function is set, programmes 4 and 6 will end, with the laundry left to soak (Anti-crease), and the relative button flashes: - to conclude the cycle, press the START/RESET button or the EASY IRON button; - to run the draining cycle alone, set the knob to the relative symbol and press the START/RESET button. This function is incompatible with the STAIN REMOVAL function. Extra Rinse 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, Rinse cycle. Easy iron 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, Rinse cycle. Service The machine has an intelligent built in check for out of balance loads. To let protect your machine it may reduce the final spin speed if an unbalanced load is detected. The balancing attempts may extend the total duration of the cycle, up to a maximum of 10 minutes. 9 Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won't necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute the environment. Open up the detergent dispenser and pour in the detergent and fabric softener, as follows. Preparing your laundry Divide your laundry according to: - the type of fabric/the symbol on the label. - the colours: separate coloured garments from whites. Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons. Do not exceed the weight limits stated below, which refer to the weight when dry: Sturdy fabrics: max 6 kg Synthetic fabrics: max 2. 5 kg Delicate fabrics: max 2 kg Wool: max 1, 5 kg How much does your laundry weigh? 4 3 1 2 compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash (powder) Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that extra compartment 4 has been removed. compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid) Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior to the wash cycle start. compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc. ) The fabric softener should not overflow from the grid. extra compartment 4: Bleach 1 1 1 1 1 sheet 400-500 g pillow case 150-200 g tablecloth 400-500 g bathrobe 900-1, 200 g towel 150-250 g Special items Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Wash them separately without exceeding half the appliance load. Use programme 6 which excludes the spin cycle automatically. Quilted coats and windbreakers: if they are padded with goose or duck down, they can be machine-washed. Turn the garments inside out and load a maximum of 2-3 kg, repeating the rinse cycle once or twice and using the delicate spin cycle. Wool: for best results, use a specific detergent, taking care not to exceed a load of 1, 5 kg. Do not use hand wash detergent because it may form too much foam. Bleach cycle Traditional bleach should be used on sturdy white fabrics, and delicate bleach for coloured fabrics, synthetics and for wool. Place extra compartment 4, provided, into compartment 1. When pouring in the bleach, be careful not to exceed the "max" level indicated on the central pivot (see figure). To run the bleach cycle alone, pour the bleach into extra and compartment 4, set the Rinse programme enable the Stain removal function (see page 9). To bleach during a wash cycle, pour in the detergent and fabric softener, set the desired programme and enable the Stain removal function (see page 9). [. . . ] F-01, F-. . ). Troubleshooting The washing machine leaks. Service There is too much foam. 13 Service GB Before calling for Assistance: Check whether you can solve the problem on your own (see page 13); Restart the programme to check whether the problem has been solved; If this is not the case, contact an authorised Technical Service Centre on the telephone number provided on the guarantee certificate. If the machine has been installed or used incorrectly, you may be charged for the maintenance callout service. Always request the assistance of authorised servicemen. Notify the operator of: the type of problem; the appliance model (Mod. ); the serial number (S/N). This information can be found on the data plate situated on the rear of the washing machine. 14 Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturers 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. [. . . ]