User manual INDESIT IWE7145

[. . . ] 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. Check whether the washing machine has been damaged during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and contact your retailer. Insert seal A into the end of the inlet hose and screw the latter onto a cold water tap with a 3/4 gas threaded mouth (see figure). [. . . ] Comments It cannot be used together with the programmes for wool and silk. Recommended when the appliance has a full load or with large quantities of detergent. Anti-crease This function (represented by the symbol ) interrupts the wash programme, keeping the washing soaking in water before draining. it is only enabled in programmes for synthetic fabrics , silk and curtains. It is very useful, because it prevents delicate and synthetic fabrics from creasing (for example, when you cannot take the washing out at the end of the wash cycle but only a few hours later). The programme can be completed by turning knob PROGRAMME one notch. In the case of synthetic fabrics, should you prefer draining rather than a spin cycle, . Turn knob PROGRAMME until you have selected the symbol 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. Wash them separately without exceeding half the appliance load. Use programme 8 which excludes the spin cycle automatically. Quilted coats and windbreakers: if they are padded with goose or duck down, they can be machine-washed. Do not touch the drain water as it could reach very high temperatures. Never force the washing machine door: this could damage the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent any accidental openings. In the event of a malfunction, do not under any circumstances touch internal parts in order to attempt repairs. Always keep children well away from the appliance while in operation. The appliance door tends to get quite hot during the wash cycle. Should it have to be moved, proceed with the help of two or three people and handle it with the utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because the appliance is very heavy. Before loading your laundry into the washing machine, make sure the drum is empty. Environmentally-friendly technology If you only see a little water through your appliance door, this is because thanks to the latest Indesit technology, your washing machine only needs less than half the amount of water to get the best results: an objective reached to respect the environment. Saving on detergent, water, energy and time To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine should be used with a full load. A full load instead of two half loads allows you to save up to 50% on energy. [. . . ] Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will limit the wear of your appliance's water system and also prevent leaks. Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any maintenance. [. . . ]