Indesit WDG1195WG/1 Washer User Manual
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1. User Instruction Book for INDESIT WASHING MACHINES Models WDG1195WG WDG1195WG 1 C00045391 1950087463 A i Y Y N du F MM ja Thank you for choosing an Indesit product This washer dryer is reliable and easy to use We suggest you read your owner s manual carefully This will help you become familiar with your washer dryer and its functions in order to obtain years of trouble free per formance Double action wash Clothes are soaked in water and detergent water then rains steadily through the clothes Saves while it washes The double action wash penetrates so deeply that at just 60 C you obtain the same results you would normally obtain at 90 C with a traditional washer Safety a good habit to get into CAUTION Please read the instructions in this handbook carefully as they contain important information about safe installation operating and servicing This washer is manufactured in compliance with international safety regulations designed to safeguard the consumer 1 This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under no circumstances should it be installed outside 2 This appliance should only be used in a domestic environment by a responsible person to wash household laundry according to the instructions 3 Under no circumstances should children be allowed to operate or tamper with this product 4 Beware this appliance is heavy do not attempt to2. rinse cycles softener dresses etc spin cycle Rinse cycles 5 Rinse cycles softener spin cycles Softner 6 Rinse cycles softener spin cycles Spin 7 Strong spin Drying cycle for natural fibres SYNTHETICS Colour fast synthetics 8 60 C Wash at 60 C rinse cycles softener non crease or delicate spin Normally soiled colour fast 9 50 C Wash at 50 C rinse cycles softener synthetics bouses skirts etc non crease or delicate spin Non fast coloured synthetics 10 40 C Wash at 40 C rinse cycles softener all kinds of slightly soiled laundry non crease or delicate spin Rinse cycles 11 Rinse cycles softener non crease spin cycles Softner 12 Rinse cycles softener non crease spin cycles Spin 13 Delicate spin cycle Drying cycle for synthetic fibres DELICATE FABRICS Woollens machine washable 14 40 C Wash at 40 C rinse cycles softener non crease or delicate spin Rinse cycles 15 Rinse cycles softener non crease spin cycles Softner 16 Rinse cycles softener non crease spin cycles Spin 17 Delicate spin Drain 18 Drain with no spin Washing tips Stain removal The most common stains will disappear during the wash If they are particularly stubborn soak the garment in water and rub a little detergent onto the stain before putting it in the washer dryer Greasy marks especially old ones need treating with a stain remover Be careful not to mark the fabric
3. OFF button E to position I ON At the end of the wash cycle To turn off the washer dryer 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 dryer 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 Drying only The glass part of the door becomes hot during the drying cycle and reaches very high temperatures Avoid touching the glass or coming into contact with it Maximum drying loads heavy fabrics maximum 2 5 Kg mixed fabrics maximum 2 Kg synthetics maximum 1 5 Kg Load the laundry you wish to dry max 2 5 Kg and check that the door is firmly shut the plug is in the socket the water tap is open the button E is not pressed position O Now select the programme Turn knob A to one of the two settings select the drying time required with knob B table 2 on page 5 and then press on off button E postion I At the end of the drying cycle Turn off the tumble dryer by pressing on off button E and wait at least 3 minutes before opening the door Remove the laundry and leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of bad odour remember to turn off the water tap This appliance has two drying programmes to ensure best drying results and to prevent damage to your laundry the first is for heavy fabrics right hand section from 0 to
4. with remover 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 Wash at 90 C NB 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 Do not exceed the recommended weights shown in the table For best washing results do not exceed the recommended weights s
5. 120 min and the second is for synthetic fabrics left hand section from 0 to 80 min Forsmaller loads than those shown in the table remember to reduce the drying time proportionally Until you become familir with your appliance we suggest you programme shorter drying times than those indicated and to check that your laundry is quite dry at the end of the cycle If not simply shut the door and set extra drying time This will allow you to acquire your own perso nal experience on drying times and will avoid over dry laundry ae is difficult to iron 7 i Cotton Laundry of linen different i 110 sizes Cotton Only terry towels Right 110 Terital Sheet and or cotton shirts Left 70 Acrylics Pyjamas socks etc 1 Left 60 Nylon Petticoats stockings 1 Left 40 etc Drying time Minutes Washing and drying The glass part of the door becomes hot during the drying cycle and reaches very high temperatures Avoid touching the glass or coming into contact with it If you want to wash and dry a laundry load that is not above the maximum load shown table 2 on page 5 you should follow the steps in the paragraph washing only but remember to set the drying time as well with knob B before pressing on off button E position I In this way the appliance passes automatically from the washing cycle to the drying cycle If the laundry load you want to wash and dry is above the maximum table 2 on pag 5 follow the steps descri
6. ack by 3 screws during transport figure 3 Before starting up the washer dryer release the unit by unscrewing the 3 screws Seal the screw holes with the plastic plugs supplied with the appliance o GOT le TA n y Fig 3 Fig 4 Levelling The washer dryer must be perfectly levelled To level the appliance only the front feet need to be adjusted see fig 4 remember that the inclination of the working surface must not be more than 2 degrees If the washer dryer is installed on a carpeted floor check that there is sufficient ventilation space between the floor and the bottom of the washer dryer Water supply Both hot and cold water supplies are preferable and they should be between 34 5kN m2 5lb in2 and 1034 2KN m 150lb in2 pressure The hose having the red end fitting should be en countered between the hot supply and the threaded connec tion adjacent to the letter H on the rear of the machine The hose having the white end fittings should be connected be tween the cold supply and the threaded connection adjacent to the letter C on the rear of the machine see fig 5 Remem ber to insert a sealing washer at each connection to ensure watertight joints Do not overtighten the connections by using tools hand tight is sufficient to prevent leaks It is gener ally more convenient to have these supplies away from the sink taps Where no suitable hot water suppl
7. bed in the paragraph washing only At the end of the wash cycle remove the laundry divide the laundry and return a part of the load in the appliance Now follow the steps described in the paragraph drying only Repeat the same steps for the remaining part of the laundry load Important woollens may not be machine dried since the drying temperature would damage them Never dry items that have been laundered with inflammable solvents es trichloroethylene Do not dry items containing foam rubber or similar elastomers Check that the water tap to which the supply pipe of the appliance is connected is open during the drying cycle This appliance must be used only for laundry washed in water Selecting the programmes The description of the wash programme by type of fabric is shown on the detergent dispenser EE Fabrics and degree of dirtiness Program Temperat Prewash Wash Softner Description of wash cycle knob knob detergent detergent COTTONS Heavily soiled white laundry sheet 1 MAX Warm prewash wash at 90 C rinse table cloths etc cycles softener spin cycle Very soiled white fabrics and fast 9 MAX Wash at 90 C rinse cycles softener colours coloured laundry dressing spin cycle gowns vests etc Lightly soiled white fabrics and 3 60 C Wash at 60 C rinse cycles softener resistent colours coloured laundry spin cycle shirts etc Non fast colours shirts vests 4 40 C Wash at 40 C
8. dry this will obviously depend on the type of fabric and how soiled your laundry is we recommend the use of programmes without prewash which will save you time water and energy The prewash cycle should in fact be used only for heavily soiled cotton fabrics Set the right temperature use temperatures above 60 C only for very stubborn dirt but remember that modern detergents are very efficient even at low temperatures Use the correct quantities of detergent do not use too much detergent remember that not only will this make rinsing more difficult but also pollutes the enviroment Use the economy buttons when washing small laundry loads use the Economy button if available on your washer dryer and reduce the detergent quantity General maintenance After every wash Leave the door open and wipe the door gasket dry after each wash so that damp or odours do not form Remove the plug Before cleaning or servicing always remove the plug from the socket This is for safety reasons No solvents or abrasive substance You do not need solvents or abrasive substances to clean the outside of the washer dryer and the rubber parts Just use a cloth warm water and soap Detergent dispenser drawer This can be removed and cleaned Just pull it towards you as shown in the diagram and leave it under running water for a few minutes Unplug the machine when you go a
9. 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 As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifyng the terminals 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 te
10. hown in the table the weights shown refer to dry laundry Maximum dry laundry How heavy load laundry heavy fabrics 1 sheet 400 500 g maximum 5 kg 1 pillow case 150 200 g delicate fabrics 1 table cloth 400 500 g maximum 2 kg 1 bathrobe 900 1200 g pure new wool 1 bathroom towel150 250 g maximum 1 kg mixed loads maximum 2 5 kg is your 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 coloured items with white items Dark items should be washed separately 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 Remember however to load no more than 2 3 kg of laundry and to repeat the rinse cycle once or twice following with a gentle spin In the case of tennis shoes wipe off mud and then machine wash with denims or heavy fabrics but not white fabrics Energy saving hints Try to wash complete laundry loads this saves unnecessary consumption of water and energy Select the right programme for your laun
11. is at least at a height of 60 100 cm the pipe mouth is not below water level and that the wall drain has no air outlet If the problems continue even after you have checked these points shut the water tap and turn off your washer dryer Problems with pumping out water or spinning Make sure the programme selected has a draining cycle the non creasing hydropstop button on washer dryers which have one has not been pressed accidentally the drainage pump is not jammed the drain pipe is bent the drainage piping is plugged any drainage pipe extensions are properly connected and do not prevent water flow Removing limescale Water contains increasing amounts of limescale because of pollution If you live in a hard water area in addition to using water softener in each wash it is a good idea to put the machine through a cycle without laundry or detergent just using limescale remover The washer dryer is not drying Make sure the plug is inserted properly into the socket there is electricity in the house the washer dryer door is closed the ON OFF button E is on the I setting the programming cycle knob in washer dryers which have one is on the O setting the program knob A is on the setting the dryer knob B is on the O setting Lots of vibration during the spin Make sure the internal oscillating unit was released correctly at the time of installation see installation instructions the washer is levelled correctl
12. move it unless you are able to do so 5 Before the introduction of a new wash load into the machine please ensure all previous items have been removed 6 For electrical safety do not attempt to operate this machine with wet hands or feet 7 Do not operate this appliance connected to an extension lead If a longer supply cable is required this must be replaced with one of the same specifications in compliance with the current electrical regulations This operation should be carried out by a qualified person 8 After putting in the detergent ensure the soap drawer is fully closed before operating the appliance Only automatic detergent should be used or too many suds will be produced and damage may occur to internal parts 9 Do not pull the supply cable to disconnect the plug from the wall socket 10 Beware that during the wash cycle the door glass can become hot Children should not be left unsupervised whilst the appliance is in operation During operation the door is locked at all times On each stop position the door will release after an approximate 3 minute time delay Do not attempt to open the door before this time otherwise damage may occur to the door release mechanism Overview yr Q h A Programme selector Use this dial to select one of the 18 wash programmes available for all your laundry requirements see programme table on page 6 Remember that this dial should be tu
13. nged as evenly as possible in the drum according to the type of fabric and the way it was initially loaded This will minimize vibration and noise even during the fastest spin cycle For best results however we recommend you alternate small and large items when you load your washer dryer remember to spread them out never wash large loads of terry cloth items Detergents and fabric softener Open detergent dispenser D by pulling it outwards Fill with detergent and conditioner using the quantities indicated by the manufacturer on the packet according to the load you are washing the water hardness and how soiled your laundry is AS you become more familiar with your washer you will regulate the quantities according to your own personal experience Prewash cycle detergent Compartment 1 powder Compartment 2 Wash cycle detergent 3 powder or liquid 1 2 Compartment 3 Fabric softner Never fill compartment 3 above the grid Use compartment 2 for liquid detergent filling the compartment just before you start the washer Remember that liquid detergent is ideal for wash cycles with temperatures up to 60 C and for the programmes with no prewash cycle Dispensers for liquid and powder detergents which are placed inside the drum of the washer are sold on the market To improve the effectiveness of the washing cycle we recommend that you insert a detergent dispense
14. r in the drum before loading the laundry Do not use hand washing detergents since these produce very heavy suds When using cold wash cycles remember to reduce the detergent dosage 1 Understanding the labels a action Not Wash at 95 C Wash at 60 C Wash at 40 C Wash at 30 C Hand wash washable in Delicate tu er action 7 Bleaching Bleaching only Do not bleach in cold water Hot iron at Medium bot Iron at max Not ironable max 200 C ironing at 100 C max 150 C Dry clean with Do not dry clean av benzine pure alcohol and R113 O Dry with Dry i only any solvent with Dry perchloride cleaning benzine av pure alcohol R111 and R113 High CN O Temperat Machine Do not Spread to dry Hang to dry Dry on clothes Drying dryable machine dry without spin hanger Low drying Temperat ls El ui 0 Starting up your washer dryer Run the first wash without laundry using programme 2at 90 C Load your laundry in the washer dryer add the detergent and fabric softener see pages 3 and remember to shut the door properly plug the washer dryer in at the mains turn on the water supply the knob Bison STOP check that button E is not pressed in position O Selecting the programme The table on pages 6 will help you choose the right programme Turn dial A to the programme number you have chosen Set the temperature on dial C and if necessary press function button F G set ON
15. rminal marked L or coloured Red Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black If a 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 GREEN amp YELLOW Lm 5 MA f BROWN e 13 ampere fuse a CORD GRIP BLUE gt Fig 10 11 Technical characteristics model dimensions capacity electrical connections water connections spinning speed WDG1195 WG width cm 59 5 height cm 85 depth cm 55 1 5 Kg voltage 240 Volt 50Hz maximum absorbed power 2300 W maximum pressure 100 N cm2 minimum pressure 5 N cm2 drum capacity 42 litres up to 1100 rpm This appliance conforms with the following E E C directives 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 Low Voltage and subsequent modifications 89 336 EEC of 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent modifications 12
16. rned in a clockwise direction and only when the machine is off B Dry programme selector This knob allows you to select the most appropriate drying cycle for the type of fabric Two separate cycles are available up to 120 min for fast fabrics right sector up to 80 min for synthetic fabrics left sector The cycle for fast fabrics has a cooling period at the end of the cycle itself C Temperature selector Use this dial to set the wash temperature shown in the programme table page 6 You may reduce the recommended wash temperature of the programme you have selected or run a cold wash symbol 3 Note When using cycle number 2 do not use tempe rature settings below 60 C D Detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has three compartments marked 1 2 and 3 1 prewash detergent 2 wash detergent 3 fabric softener E ON OFF button This button turns your appliance ON OFF Press button E to turn on the washer dryer and depress button E to turn off the washer dryer F Ecosense button Use this button with programmes for washing linen and cotton You washer dryer will automatically adjust the water and electric energy consumption according to your laundry load Although this function only operates on the heavy and delicate cycles not the wool cycle it is not recommended to use this function for the delicate cycle G Anti crea
17. se button This function interrupts the cycle so that the laundry is left soaking in water before the spin cycle This function is extremely useful because it stops delicate or synthetic fabrics from creasing for example when one has to wait several hours before removing the laundry load It should be used only with the programmes for synthetic fabrics and woollens IMPORTANT Before opening the door drain away the water by setting knob A on drain To carry out the spin cycle simply press G H ON OFF Indicator light When this is lit the machine is on Using your washer Preparing your laundry Divide your laundry by fabric and colour fastness Wash white and coloured items separately Remember to empty pockets removing especially those small items like coins paper pins and badges that might jam the pump Fasten or remove loose buttons and fasten zippers Turn shirts inside out for better results Check wash labels Garments and laundry generally have wash instruction labels which tell you if they shloud be dry cleaned hand washed or machine washed showing the wash temperature how to iron etc Important fabrics should only be machine washed if their labels show the appropriate symbol see table 1 page 4 Alternate small and large items when loading your washer dryer This washer dryer has an electronic load balancing control before carrying out the spin cycle this device ensures that the laundry is arra
18. ttom part of the washer dryer figure 1 place it on the ground near the machine figure 2 use a screwdriver to loosen screw Z and remove the lid by turning it in the counter clockwise direction Carefully inspect the inside of the pump Important before removing the lid check that the wash cycle has ended and unplug the washer dryer from the mains It is normal for a small quantity of water to spill out once the lid is removed The panel positioned at the base of the machine will catch the water that spills out Remember to shut the lid firmly when you replace it Fig 1 Fig 2 Trouble shooting If the machine does not seem to be working properly before calling the service engineer there are a number of things you can check Perhaps you have forgotten to push in a button or you are not using the machine properly Machine won t start Make sure the appliance is plugged to the mains socket you have electricity in your home the door is firmly shut the ON OFF button E is on I the programming cycle knob in washer dryers which have one is on O the programme is properly set and the mains water tap is open Machine won t fill Make sure the water tap is open and connected correctly to the hose the water mains has not been cut off and that water pressure is sufficient also check the hose for kinks Water is pumping in and out all the time Make sure there are no kinks in the drain pipe and that it
19. way It s best to unplug the machine when you go away turn off the water supply and leave the machine door open or ajar The drum and rubber door lining will dry and no unpleasant odours will form inside Your washer dryer features automatic consumption control this means that you can wash laundry loads from 1 5 kg with considerable savings Your washer dryer will use just the right amount of water and electricity All you need to do is dose the detergent Fabric softeners always use a softener not only do these perfume and soften your laundry they also make it easy to iron saving you time When moving house When you move all you need to do is secure the inside of the machine with the transit screws supplied with the packaging of the machine so that it will not be damaged Cleaning and special servicing Hose Check the hose once a year It should be replaced if any signs of splitting or damage can be seen The machine is under a lot of strain while operating and this may cause a cracked hose to split open suddenly Inspecting the drain pump Your washer dryer has a self cleaning pump and therefore requires no cleaning or mainteannce Remember however that small items such as buttons or coins may accidentally fall into the pump To remove these items the pump comes equipped with an prechamber which is accessible from the front of the pump To gain access to this prechamber simply remove the panel located on the bo
20. y is available or it does not meet these requirements both inlet hoses may be connected to a cold supply by using two taps etc or a T junction on the plumbing see fig 6 however use of cold water only will increase programme times Note the maximum temperature should not exceed 70 C 158 F Drain hose The drain hose hooked pipe is secured to the rear of the machine by support clips and may be routed to right or left as required see fig 7 The drain hose should be placed in a stand pipe with a minimum internal diameter of 38 mm 1 inches or it can be positioned over a sink see fig 8 or it can be connected as shown in fig 9 The height of stand pipe or sink should be between 60 and 100 cm 24 and 40 inches Care must be taken that the hose is not obstructed twisted submerged or kinked If the hose is connected with an airtight joining provision should be made to prevent syphoning Cam Tinie eins Fig 9 Electrical connection figure 10 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 ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the
21. y or too tightly fitted between furniture units and the wall Your washer is leaking Make sure the ring nut of the supply pipe is firmly tightened the detergent dispenser is not plugged and the drainage pipe is firmly fixed Excessive formation of suds Make sure the type of detergent you have used is it suitable for an automati washer have you used too much detergent The washer dryer is not drying efficiently Make sure the end of the drain hose is not immersed in water the drain pump is not blocked see General maintenance the advice on maximum loads and drying times have been followed the drying time selected is at least 20 minutes the water tap is turned on If despite all this your washer dryer is still not running properly call your local Authorized Service Centre providing the following information fault model code Mod and serial number S N shown on the data plate at the back of your washer Never use the services of an unauthorised servicing technician and insist on the use of original spare parts Installation Transit packing After removing the packing check the appliance for damage If you have any doubts do not use the washer and call a qualified technician Keep the packaging components plastic bags polyester foam nails etc out of the reach of children since they could be dangerous The interior of the washer dryer has an oscillating unit which is fixed on the b
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