User manual INDESIT UFA430I

[. . . ] That the inlet and draining pipes are connected correctly. Never use hoses that have already been used, always use the new ones provided with your machine. That the washing machine is levelled properly; something worth checking to aid the performance of your washing machine; 4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from the back of the washing machine; 2. [. . . ] Do not wash trainers with whites. Instructions for installation and use 6 It's important for a good wash Useful tips about the detergent dispenser The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is opened by pull it outwards. You must follow the dosage recommendations provided by the manufacturers when adding detergent or fabric conditioner. Doses will vary according to the wash load, the water hardness and how soiled the washing is. Experience will help you select the right dosage almost automatically: it will become your secret. Before adding detergent for prewashing in compartment 1, make sure that the extra compartment for bleach 4 has not been inserted. Ensure no overfilling when adding fabric conditioner in compartment 3. The washing machine automatically adds the softener to the wash in each programme. Liquid detergent is poured into compar tment 2 just a few seconds before starting the wash cycle. Remember that liquid detergent is only designed for wash cycles of up to 60 degrees on non pre-wash items. Special containers are sold with liquid or powder detergents for placing inside the washing machine drum, these are positioned according to the instructions found in the detergent box Never use hand wash detergent, because it may form too much foam, which could damage the washing machine. Detergents that are specifically formulated for both hand and machine wash are an exception. One last secret: when washing with cold water, always reduce the amount of detergent you use: it dissolves less easily in cold water than in hot water, so part of it would be wasted. 4 3 In compartment 1: Detergent for pre-washing (powder) In compartment 2: Detergent for washing (powder or liquid) 1 2 In compartment 3: Additives (softeners, perfumes, etc. ) In compartment 4: Bleach and delicate bleach. Bleach cycle and stain remover button If bleaching is necessary, the extra case 4 (provided) must be inserted into compartment 1 of the detergent dispenser. For safety reasons, if the washing machine does not load water, it cannot start a wash cycle. But where did all the water go? Simple: with the new Indesit technology, you need less than half of it, to get good results on twice as much!This is why you cannot see the water through the door: because there is little, very little of it, to respect the environment yet without renouncing maximum cleanliness. And, on top of that, you are also saving electricity. RIGHT Turn off the water supply after use. This will eliminate the possibility of leakage. Always leave the appliance door ajar to avoid bad odours. Clean the appliance's exteriors gently. To clean the exteriors and the rubber parts of the appliance, always use a soft cloth dipped in warm and soapy water. WRONG Leave the washing machine plugged in while cleaning. Even during maintenance, the appliance should always be unplugged. Never use solvents or abrasives to clean the external and rubber parts of the washing machine. It is removable and can easily be cleaned by leaving it under running water. Go on holiday without thinking about her. [. . . ] The water inlet hose Check the rubber hose at least once a year. If you see any cracks, replace it immediately. When you use your washing machine, water pressure is very strong and a cracked tube could easily split open. Instructions for installation and use 12 Important for the safe use of your washing machine Your safety and that of your family Read these instructions and all the information in this manual carefully: they are an important source, not only of numerous useful tips, but also of vital information on safety, use and maintenance. the machine should not be installed in an outdoor environment, not even when a roof shelters the area, because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms. [. . . ]