W 63 T Washing machine Instructions for installation and use Machine à laver Instruction pour l'installation et l'emploi Waschvollautomat Installations- und Bedienungsanleitungen ÐëõíôÞñéï ñïý÷ùí Ïäçãßåò åãêáôÜóôáóçò êáé ÷ñÞóçò Lavabiancheria Istruzioni per l'installazione e l'uso GB Washing machine Instructions for installation and use 1 13 25 37 49 F Machine à laver nstruction pour l'installation et l'emploi D Waschvollautomat Installations- und Bedienungsanleitungen GR ÐëõíôÞñéï ñïý÷ùí Ïäçãßåò åãêáôÜóôáóçò êáé ÷ñÞóçò I Lavabiancheria Istruzioni per l'installazione e l'uso M Quick guide Here are the 11 topics explained in this manual. Read, learn and have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better wash, more easily and making your washing machine last longer. 1. Installation and removal (p. 10) Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation for the correct functioning of your washing machine. Always check: 1. That the electric system conforms to regulations; 2. That the inlet and draining pipes are connected correctly. Never use pipes that have already been used; 3. 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. 8. Care and maintenance (p. 11) With just a bit of care, it will repay you with loyalty and devotion. With the necessary upkeep, it will wash for years and years to come. What goes in your washing machine and how to start it (p. 2) A correct distribution of your laundry is vital to the successful outcome of the wash and the life of the washing machine. Learn all the tips and secrets to dividing your linen: colour, type of fabric. 9. Problems and solutions (p. 8 and 9) Before calling a technician, read these pages: immediate solutions may be found for a number of problems. If the problem persists, call your local Indesit customer services who will be pleased to help. Any failure will be repaired, as soon as possible. 3.Guide to understanding labels (p. 5) The symbols on the labels of your garments are easy to understand and equally important for the success of your wash. The guide includes simple instructions to help you choose the right temperature, wash cycles and ironing methods. 10.Technical characteristics (p. 9) Herein are the technical features of your washing machine: model type number, electric and water specifications, size, capacity, speed of the spin cycle and compliance with Italian and European regulations. 4.Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 6) Years back, our grandmothers were the ones who gave us good advice - and in those days synthetic fibres did not exist: washing was easy. Today, your washing machine offers you helpful advice allowing you to wash wool even better than an expert laundress would by hand. 11. Safety for you and your family (p. 12) Here you will find the necessary safety guidelines, and it is important for you to read this section carefully. 5.The detergent dispenser (p. 7) How to use the detergent dispenser. 6.Understanding the control panel (p. 3) Washing machine's control panel is very simple. It has only a few essential buttons to help you choose any type of wash cycle, ranging from the most energetic, capable of cleaning a mechanic's overalls, to the most delicate for wool. Familiarising yourself with it will help you get the best out of your wash while helping your washing machine last longer. It's easy. 7. Guide to the wash programmes (p. 4) Herein is an easy table to help you choose the right programme, temperature, detergents and possible additives. Choose the right programme and you will get better results with your wash while saving time, water and energy, day after day. 1 Instructions for installation and use M What goes in your washer? Before washing, you can do a great deal to ensure better results. Divide your garments according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines. Before washing. Divide your washing according to the type of fabric and colour fastness. Empty all pockets (coins, paper, money and small obejects) and ensure all loose buttons are repaired or removed prior to loading. Dividing your garments according to fabric and colour, is very important for good results The labels say it all. Always look at the labels: they tell you everything about your garment and how to wash it in the best possible way. The table on page 5 shows all meanings behind these symbols. Their recommendations are important to achieve better wash results. Starting the washer After installing your new washing machine, start a wash cycle by setting programme "1" at 90 degrees. Starting your washing machine in the right way is important for the quality of your wash, to help prevent future problems and enhance life expectancy of your appliance. Once you have loaded your washing machine and added the detergent together with any fabric conditioner, always check that: 1. The door is closed correctly. 2. The plug is secured in the socket. 3. The water supply is turned on. 4. Check that button F is not pressed in (O position). Choose the desired programme The programme is selected according to the type of garments that need to be washed.To choose a programme, refer to the table on page 4. Turn dial A to the programme number you have chosen. Set the temperature on dial B and, if necessary, press function button (D, E); set ON/OFF button F to position I. At the end of the wash cycle... Wait approximately 3 minutes. Then turn the washing machine off by pressing on-off button F For more delicate garments: protect underwear, tights and stockings and delicate items by placing them in a canvas pouch (O position). You can now open the washing machine door safely. After having removed the freshly cleaned washing, leave the door open to allow air circulation inside the drum. Always disconnect electricity at the socket and turn off the water supply. Anti-crease This feature interrupts the wash cycle, letting the laundry soak in the water before the spin cycle. It is activated only during the wash cycles for synthetic materials and wool. This feature is very useful because it prevents delicate and synthetic clothing from wrinkling (for example, when you are unable to remove the laundry at the end of the wash cycle and it must remain in the machine for several hours). The wash program can be completed with either a spin cycle or by draining the water without wringing. In the first case, simply turn the knob A clokwise one click. In the second, turn the knob A to the drain setting . In both cases, the knob A must be turned when the machine is off. How to eliminate the most common stains Ink and biro Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol or alcohol at 90°. Tar Dab with fresh butter, rub in turpentine then wash immediately. Wax Scrape away, then run a hot iron between two sheets of absorbent paper. Then rub in cotton with turpentine or methyl alcohol. Chewing gum Rub in nail polish remover and wipe with a clean rag. Mold Cotton and white linen should be placed in a solution of 5 parts water, one bleach and a spoon of vinegar, then washed immediately. For other white fabrics, use hydrogen peroxide at 10 volumes and wash immediately. Lipstick Dab with ether on wool or cotton. Use tricloroetilene for silk. Nail polish Place a sheet of absorbent paper on the side of the stain, wet it with nail polish remover, shifting the garment as the sheet gradually changes colour. Grass Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol. Instructions for installation and use 2 Understanding the control panel Here I'm in command Making the right choice is important. And it's easy. E D G C Programme selector knob Use this dial to select one of the 15 wash programmes available for all your laundry requirements (see programme table on page 4). Remember that this dial should be turned in a clockwise direction and only when the machine is off. Spin Exclusion Use this button to exclude the spin cycle. This function should be used for items that are difficult to iron. F B A Temperature control knob It is used to set the wash temperature indicated in the programme table. It also allows you to reduce the temperature recommended for the selected programme, and even to set a cold wash cycle ( ). Half load Reduces water consumption during the rinse cycles. We recommend that you use this function only with small laundry loads, dosing the detergent proportionally. On-off When button F is pressed, the washing machine is switched on, when it is not the machine is switched off. Detergent dispenser It is divided into three compartments: 1. Detergent for pre-wash; 2. Detergent for the main cycle wash; 3. Fabric conditioner. The on-off lamp When this is lit, the machine is on. 1 The detergent dispenser is here. 2 3 3 Instructions for installation and use What are you washing today? A programme for all seasons Type of Fabric & How Dirty Cycle Knob Temp. Knob Pre-wash Detergent Wash Detergent Softener Length of the cycle (minutes) Description of Wash Cycle COTTON Extremely dirty whites (sheets, tablecloths, etc.) Very dirty whites (sheets, tablecloths, etc.) Very dirty heavy whites and colours Very dirty heavy whites and colours. Fairly dirty heavy whites and colours (coloured underwear, house coats, etc.) Whites and delicate colours that are not very dirty. Whites and delicate colours that are not very dirty (shirts, T-shirts, etc.) Rinses Softener Spin SYNTHETICS Very dirty heavy synthetic colours (underwear for infants, etc.). Very dirty synthetic colours. Very dirty, delicate synthetic colours. Fairly dirty delicate synthetic colours. Not very dirty delicate synthetic colours (all types of underwear). Rinses Softener Spin WOOL Wool (machine washable) Rinses Softener Spin Drain 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 MAX MAX 60°C 40°C 60°C 40°C 40°C N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N 150 140 140 140 115 115 95 Warm prewash, wash at 90°C, rinses, intermediate and final spins. Wash at 90°C, rinses, intermediate and final spins. Wash at 60°C, rinses, intermediate and final spins. Wash at 40°C, rinses, intermediate and final spins. Wash at 60°C, rinses, intermediate and final spins. Wash at 40°C, rinses, intermediate and final spins. Wash at 40°C, rinses, intermediate and final spins. Rinses, intermediate and final spins. Rinses with automatic softener dispensing, intermediate and final spins. Drain and final spin. 5 5 5 6 7 60°C 50°C 40°C 50°C 40°C N N N N N N N N N N N N 85 85 85 75 65 Wash at 60°C, rinses, wrinkle-guard or delicate spin. Wash at 50°C, rinses, wrinkle-guard or delicate spin. Wash at 40°C, rinses, wrinkle-guard or delicate spin. Wash at 50°C, rinses, wrinkle-guard or delicate spin. Wash at 40°C, rinses, wrinkle-guard or delicate spin. Rinse, wrinkle-guard or delicate spin. Rinse with automatic softener dispensing, wrinkle-guard or delicate spin. Drain and delicate spin. 8 40°C N N N N 55 Wash at 40°C, rinses, wrinkle-guard or delicate spin. Rinse, wrinkle-guard or delicate spin. Rinse with automatic softener dispensing, wrinkle-guard or delicate spin. Drain and delicate spin. Drain without spin. The data found in the table is purely indicative, and can vary according to the quantity and type of washing, the water system temperature and the room temperature. Instructions for installation and use 4 Understanding labels Learn the meaning of these symbols and you will get better results, your garments will last longer resulting in an improved wash. All over Europe, garment labels contain messages expressed in small yet important symbols. Understanding them is very important if you want to get better results and treat your garments the way they deserve to be treated. These symbols are divided in five different categories and shapes: washing , bleaching , ironing , dry cleaning and drying . Useful tips Turn shirts inside out to get better results and make them last longer. Always empty pockets of their contents. Look at the label: it will always give you useful advice. When loading your washing, try to have a mixture of large to small items. Make sure you select the right temperature! Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help you obtain a better wash, treat your clothes properly, and get a better performance out of your washing machine. Wash Strong action Delicate action Bleaching Ironing Dry cleaning High Temp. Drying Low Temperat. cl Wash at 95°C Bleaching only in cold water Hot iron at max 200°C A Dry clean with any solvent Machine dryable P Wash at 60°C Medium hot ironing at max 150°C Dry clean only with perchloride, benzine av., pure alcohol, R111 and R113 Do not machine dry Do not bleach F Wash at 40°C Iron at max 110°C Dry clean with ...