Indesit WI 101 Washer User Manual
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1. nstructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents EH Installation 2 3 4 5 EZ Unpacking and levelling 2 Electric and vvater connections 2 3 English 1 The first wash cycle 4 Technical details 5 Washing machine description 6 7 Control panel 6 Leds 7 Starting and Programmes 8 Briefly how to start a programme 8 Programme table 8 Personalisations 9 Setting the temperature 9 Functions 9 WI 101 Detergents and laundry 10 Detergent dispenser 10 Preparing your laundry 10 Special items 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 vvater inlet hose 12 Troubleshooting 13 Service 14 Before calling for Assistance 14 i inbesit Installation 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 Unpacking and levelling Unpacking 1 Unpack the washing machine 2 Check whether the washing machine has been damaged dur2. button to turn the washing machine on and off Turning the machine off does not cancel the selected programme FUNCTION Buttons ON OFF Button ON OFF Led OO PROGRAMME Knob TEMPERATURE Knob ON OFF led to find out whether the washing machine is on and if the programme set has been accepted see page 7 PROGRAMME knob to select the wash programmes Note After the wash cycle has been set and accepted by the vvashing machine any changes to the position of the knob vvill be of no use except in the Stop Reset position Turn this knob clockvvise only Ci inpesit Leds The LEDS provide important information This is what they can tell you ON OFF Led Led flashes when the appliance is switched on and awaiting a programme to be set A steady light means the appliance has accepted the selected programme uonejle suj fi U o o o o 5 6unooysojgnoL meg suonneo ld soWwue16old 091495 Starting and Programmes Briefly starting a programme 20 Set the desired programme Set the wash temperature see page 9 Load your laundry into the appliance and shut the door Add the detergent and any fabric softener see page 70 Turn the appliance on by pressing button D The ON OFF led begins to flash after 5 seconds the setting is accepted the led stops flashing staying on and the wash cycle begins Programme table 6 T
3. pipe cut end off spigot or remove the blanking cap If it is place over the edge of a basin or sink be sure the free end of the hose should not be underwater We advise against the use of hose extensions in case of absolute need the extension must have the same diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm in length Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into a standpipe that the end does not go down more than 15cms 6 inches If the hose is pushed down too far this may cause the machine to self syphon ie continuously empty as it is filling Electric connection Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket make sure that e the socket is earthed and in compliance with the applicable law e the socket is able to sustain the appliance s maximum power load indicated in the Technical details table see page 5 e the supply voltage is included within the values i ndicated on the Technical details table see page 5 e the socket is compatible with the washing machine s plug If this is not the case replace the socket or the plug Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instructions below WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Replacing the fuse When replacing a faulty fuse a 13 amp AS
4. tightened to the taps The water supply marked C must be connected to the cold water tap the pipe marked H must be connected to the hot water tap Both pipes may be connected to the cold water tap using the special Y connection with multiple attachments supplied with the appliance see figure Before making the connection allow the water to run freely until it is perfectly clear 2 Connect the other end of the water inlet hose to the washing machine screwing it onto the appliance s cold water inlet situated on the top right hand side on the rear of the appliance see figure 3 Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose The water pressure at the tap must be within the values indicated in the Technical details table on the next page If the water inlet hose is not long enough contact a specialist store or an authorised serviceman Ensure that the supply taps are allowing water through Old taps may seize in the closed position and thus prevent water reaching the machine Ci inpesit Connecting the drain hose m 65 100 cm Connect the drain hose vvithout bending it to a draining duct or a vvall drain situated betvveen 65 and 100 cm from the floor The drain hose may be connected to an under sink trap Before connecting the drain hose from the machine ensure that any blanks or removable ends have been taken off the spigot Where it connects to the waste water
5. TA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement fuse covers If a replacement fuse cover is fitted it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot Removing the plug If your appliance has a non rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to re route the mains cable through partitions units etc please ensure that either the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere re wearable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval or the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet controlled by a switch in compliance with BS 5733 which is accessible without moving the appliance Disposing of the plug Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself you make the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative plug Important the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green amp Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live 6unooysojgnoL meg suonneo ld soWue16old uond os q uolnejlezsuj 091405 As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifyng the termina
6. bserve local regulations so the packaging can be re used e The European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance Saving energy and respecting the environment Environmentally friendly technology If you only see a little water through your appliance door this is because thanks to the latest Ariston 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 e 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 e The pre wash cycle is only necessary on extremely soiled garments Avoiding it will save on detergent time water and between 5 and 15 energy e Treating stains with a s
7. cle Drain no Drain Stop Reset 1 Interrupts Cancels the selected programme Notes For the description of the Anti crease function please see page 9 The information contained in the table is purely indicative Special programmes Daily wash programme 9 for Synthetics is designed to wash lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time it only lasts 30 minutes and allows you to save on both time and energy By setting this programme 9 at 30 C you can wash different fabrics together except for woollen and silk items with a maximum load of 3 kg We recommend the use of liquid detergent A class at 40 the washing machine has a special programme to allow you to obtain optimum results even at low temperatures By setting programme 4 at a temperature of 40 C the results you will obtain will be the same as you would normally obtain at 60 C thanks to the washing machine s action and the length of the wash cycle Personalisations Ci inpesit lt Setting the temperature Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature see Programme table on page 8 The temperature can be lowered or even set to a cold wash 58 Functions To enable the functions press the button corresponding to the desired function according to the table below Function Effect Comments G Cuts the duration of the wash Rapid cycle by 30 wash This function allows you to Before opening the washing machine doo
8. enabling the draining manually e The drain hose is bent see page 3 e Remove the drain hose from the standpipe or under sink trap and check for blockages ensuring that the water can drain freely away from the machine e Check that the transit bolts were removed correctly during installation carefully read pages 2 and 3 e The washing machine is not level see page 2 e The washing machine is closed in between furniture cabinets and the wall see page 2 e The water inlet hose is not screwed on correctly see page 2 e The detergent dispenser is obstructed to clean it see page 72 e The drain hose is not secured properly see page 3 e Wait a few minutes for the drain pump to empty the tub switch the washer off select one of the symbols stop reset g then switch it back on If the knob continues to turn call for assistance because it is showing an anomaly e The detergent is not suitable for machine washing it should bear the definition for washing machines or hand and machine wash or the like e You used too much detergent soWue16old uond os q uoneje1su m J e m 5 121 5 o o el Q 091495 13 14 Service Before calling for Assistance e Check whether you can solve the problem on your own see page 18 e Restart the programme to check whether the problem has been solved e f this is not the case contact an authorised Technica
9. g The company denies all liability if and when these norms are not respected The first wash cycle Once the appliance has been installed and before you use it for the first time run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry setting the 90 C programme without a pre wash cycle Technical details Model WI 101 59 5 cm wide Dimensions 85 cm high 52 5 cm deep Capacity from 1 to 5 kg Electric voltage 230 240 Volts 50 Hz connections maximum absorbed power 2050 W Water connections maximum pressure 1 MPa 10 bar minimum pressure 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar drum capacity 46 litres Spin speed up to 1000 rpm Control programmes programme 3 temperature 60 C according to IEC456 directive run with a load of 5 kg This appliance is compliant with the following European Community Directives 73 23 CEE of 19 02 73 Low Voltage and subsequent amendments 89 336 CEE of 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent amendments 2002 96 CE Ci nesir 5 o 3 D o suonneo ld soWue16old uonduos q 091495 Washing machine description m Control panel Detergent dispenser Detergent dispenser to add detergent and fabric softener see page 10 FUNCTION buttons to select the functions available TEMPERATURE knob to set the temperature or the cold wash cycle see page 9 ON OFF
10. he applicable international safety regulations The following information is provided for your safety and should consequently be read carefully General safety e This appliance has been designed for non professional household use and its functions must not be changed e This washing machine should only be used by adults and in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual e Never touch the washing machine when barefoot or with wet or damp hands or feet Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug the appliance from the electricity socket Pull the plug out yourself Do not open the detergent dispenser while the appliance is in operation e Do not touch the drain water as it could reach very high temperatures e Never force the washing machine door this could damage the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent any accidental openings e In the event of a malfunction do not under any circumstances touch internal parts in order to attempt repairs e Always keep children well away from the appliance while in operation e The appliance door tends to get quite hot during the wash cycle e 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 Disposal e Disposing of the packaging material o
11. ing for Assistance see page 14 make sure the problem can t easily be solved by consulting the following list Problem The washing machine won t start The washing machine does not fill with water The machine continuously fills and empties with water The washing machine does not drain or spin The washing machine vibrates too much during the spin cycle The washing machine leaks The programme selector knob keeps turning There is too much foam Possible causes Solution e The appliance is not plugged into the socket or not enough to make contact e There has been a power failure e The appliance door is not shut properly The l button has not been pressed NB It should be held minimum one second e The water tap is not turned on e The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap e The hose is bent e The water tap is not turned on e There is a water shortage e The water pressure is insufficient The drain hose is too low or too far in to the stand pipe see page 3 for correct installation e The wall drainage system doesn t have a standard pipe min 38 mm e Some programs have a slower final spin to taked best care of the fabrics See page 8 for details of the final spin speed for each program e The programme does not foresee the draining some programmes require enabling the draining manually see page 8 e The Anticrease function is enabled where available This function requires
12. ing transport If this is the case do not install it and contact your retailer 3 Remove the 3 protective screws and the rubber bush with the respective spacer situated on the rear of the appliance see also the installation leaflet NB The plastic spacers may fall down inside the machine once the bolt has been removed and will not interfere with the operation of the machine 4 Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided 5 Keep all the parts you will need them again if the washing machine needs to be moved to another location Packaging materials are not children s toys Levelling 1 Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor without resting it up against walls furniture cabinets or other 2 If the floor is not perfectly level compen sate for any unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front feet see figure the angle of inclination measured according to the worktop must not exceed 2 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 Electric and water connections Connecting the water inlet hose 1 Connect the supply pipe to the water mains fitting the rubber gasket and the filter supplied with the appliance and ensuring that they are fimly
13. l Service Centre on the telephone number provided on the guarantee certificate Always request the assistance of authorised servicemen Notify the operator of e the type of problem e the appliance model Mod e the serial number S N This information can be found on the data plate situated on the rear of the washing machine 0 nDesir Installation Description Programmes Detergents Precautions Care Troubleshooting 15 16 195042090 03 04 2005 Xerox Business Services
14. ls in your plug proceed as follows Connect Green amp Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green amp Yellow Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black Ifa 13 amp plug BS 1363 is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board If you are in any doubt the electrical supply to your machine consult a qualified electrician before use How to connect an alternative plug The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL N BROWN LIVE L GREEN amp YELLOW EARTH E Disposing of the appliance When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above YELLOW R BROWN sov Core J 2 13 ampere fuse EN GREEN amp CROSS BAR CORD GRIP BLUE The washing machine should not be installed in an outdoor environment not even when the area is sheltered because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms When the washing machine is installed the mains socket must be within easy reach I Do not use extensions or multiple sockets I The power supply cable must never be bent or dangerously compressed The power supply cable must only be replaced by an authorised serviceman Warnin
15. o cancel the cycle set select one of the symbols s Stop Reset and wait 5 seconds when the cancellation has been accepted the ON OFF led flashes and you can turn the appliance off and set a new cycle Note if you wish to set a programmed start see page 5 When the programme is completed the DOOR LOCK led will turn off to indicate that the appliance door can be opened Turn the washing machine off by pressing button Q Take out your laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to allow the drum to dry thoroughly Max Type of fabric and p Tempe Detergent Fabric Cycle Spin qi de f soil rogr rature softener length Speeds Description of wash cycle gree o re minutes P T wash r p m Cotton Extremely soiled whites Pre wash wash cycle rinse cycles sheets tablecloths etc 90 C b intermediate and final spin cycles Extremely soiled whites Wash cycle rinse cycles intermediate and sheets tablecloths etc 90 C Y Max inal spin cycles Heavily soiled whites and fast 3 60 C 110 Max VVash eycle rinse eycles intermediate and colours inal spin eycles Heavily soiled vvhites and fast Wash cycle rinse cycles intermediate and colours 4 40 C 140 Max inal spin cycles Slightly soiled whites and delicate o Wash cycle rinse cycles intermediate and colours shirt
16. r finish the wash cycle washing soaking in water as follows STOP 7 e a very Silk and curtains press button Anticrease and the washing e it can pS ised for machine will drain the water delicates and synthetics l is Synthetic fabrics press button Anticrease if you want a spin only to be used with wash cycle or turn knob PROGRAMME to symbol ky if you want the programmes for synthetic water to be drained Anti With Daily wash programme this function is not enabled crease the washing out immediately 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 uolje e Su uonduos q a 9 5 3 3 o o 6unooysojgnoL meg suonneo ld 091495 10 Detergents and laundry 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 compartment 1 Detergent for pre wash powder 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 Addi
17. s jumpers etc 40 C i z Wak inal spin cycles Rinse cycles Ey Max Rinse cycles intermediate and final spin cycles Spin cycle Max Draining and final spin cycle Stop Reset I nterrupts Cancels the selected programme Synthetics Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics gt Wash cycle rinse cycles anti crease or baby linen etc 60 C fe 5 delicate spin eycle Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics 7 50 C 2 70 800 Wash cycle rinse eycles anti crease or baby linen etc delicate spin eycle Delicate colour synthetics m Wash cycle rinse cycles anti crease or all types of slightly soiled garments 00 60 delicate spin cycle Delicate colour synthetics 9 30 C 30 800 Wash cycle rinse cycles and delicate spin all types of slightly soiled garments cycle Rinse cycles ey 800 Rinse cycles anti crease or delicate spin cycle Fabric Softener amp 800 Rinse eycles vvith automatic introduction of softener anti crease or delicate spin cycle Spin cycle 800 Draining and delicate spin cycle Stop Reset 1 2 nterrupts Cancels the selected programme Delicates 6 Wash cycle rinse cycles anti crease and Wool Hand wash 10 40 C 50 600 delicate spin eycle Particularly delicate garments and 11 30 C 45 no Wash cycle rinse cycles anti crease or fabrics curtains silk viscose etc draining Rinse cycles ey 600 Rinse cycles anti crease or draining Spin eycle 600 Draining and delicate spin cy
18. tain remover or leaving them to soak before washing will cut down the need to wash them at high temperatures A programme at 60 C instead of 90 C or one at 40 C instead of 60 C will save up to 50 on energy e Use the correct quantity of detergent depending on the water hardness how soiled the garments are and the amount of laundry you have to avoid wastage and to protect the environment despite being biodegradable detergents do contain ingredients that alter the natural balance of the environment In addition avoid using fabric softener as much as possible e f you use your washing machine from late in the afternoon until the early hours of the morning you will helo reduce the electricity board s peak load e f your laundry has to be dried in a tumble dryer select a high spin speed Having the least water possible in your laundry will save you time and energy in the drying process 11 suolneseid S1u9619199 uondu s q uonelle3sul seo 0914495 12 Care and maintenance Cutting off the water or electricity supply e Turn off the water tap after every wash This will limit the wear of your appliance s water system and also prevent leaks e Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations Cleaning your appliance The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance can be cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy
19. tives fabric softeners etc The fabric softener should not overflow from the grid 1 Do not use hand wash detergent because it may form too much foam Preparing your laundry e 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 5 kg Synthetic fabrics max 2 5 kg Delicate fabrics max 2 kg Wool max 1 kg How much does your laundry weigh 1 sheet 400 500 g 1 pillow case 150 200 g 1 tablecloth 400 500 g 1 bathrobe 900 1 200 g 1 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 11 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 Trainers remove any mud They can be washed together with jeans and other tough garments but not with whites Wool for best results use a specific detergent taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg Precautions and advice Ci nesir The washing machine was designed and built in compliance with t
20. water Do not use solvents or abrasives Cleaning the detergent dispenser Remove the dispenser by pulling it out see figure Wash it under running water this operation should be repeated frequently Caring for your appliance door and drum e Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent unpleasant odours from forming Cleaning the pump The washing machine is fitted with a self cleaning pump that does not require any maintenance Sometimes small items Such as coins or buttons may fall into the pre chamber that protects the pump situated in the lower part of the same Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug the appliance To access the pre chamber 1 using a screwdriver remove the cover panel on the lower front of the washing machine see figure 2 unscrew the lid rotating it anti clockwise see figure a little water may trickle out This is perfectly normal 8 clean the interior thoroughly 4 screw the lid back on 5 reposition the panel making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance Checking the water inlet hose Check the water inlet hose at least once a year If you see any cracks replace it immediately during the wash cycles water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open Never use hoses that have already been used Troubleshooting Ci nesir Your washing machine could fail to work Before call
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