Indesit IWDE126 manual

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    1 GB English,1  This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual. Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5-6-7 Unpacking and levelling Electric and water connections The first wash cycle T echnical details Instructions for the fitter W asher -dryer description, 8-9 Control panel Leds Starting and Programmes, 10 Briefly: how to start a programme Pro[...]

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    2 GB 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 washer -dryer to inform the new owner as to its operation and features.  Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation, u[...]

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    3 GB  the supply voltage is included within the values i ndicated on the T echnical details table (see page 5) ;  the socket is compatible with the washing machine's plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug. Y our appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate [...]

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    4 GB 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 Gr een & Y ellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Gr een or Green & Y ellow . Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L o r coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N o[...]

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    5 T ec hn ic a l d eta ils Model IW DE 1 2 6 Di men si ons 59. 5 c m wide 81. 5 cm high 54, 5 c m de ep Capac i ty fr om 1 to 6 kg for t he wa sh pr og ra m m e ; fr om 1 to 5 k g f or the dry ing pr ogra m m e Electric connec tions pl eas e ref er to t h e t ech n i cal d at a pl at e f i xe d to the m a ch ine Wa t e r connec tions max i mu m pr [...]

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    6 GB Instructions for the fitter Mounting the wooden panel onto the door and inserting the machine into cabinets: In the case where the machine must be shipped for final installation after the wooden panel has been mounted, we suggest leaving it in its original packaging. The packaging was designed to make it possible to mount the wooden panel onto[...]

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    7 GB Using the Drilling T emplate. - T o trace the positions of the holes on the left-hand side of the panel, align the drilling template to the top left side of the panel using the lines traced on the extremities as a reference. - T o trace the positions of the holes on the right-hand side of the panel, align the drilling template to the top right[...]

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    8 GB W asher -dryer description Control panel Detergent dispenser: to add detergent and fabric softener (see page 12). LEDS: to find out which wash cycle phase is under way . If the Delay Timer function has been set, the time left until the programme starts will be indicated (see page 9) . DRYING knob: to set the desired drying cycle (see page 11).[...]

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    9 GB ON-OFF/DOOR LOCK led If this LED is on, the appliance door is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any damages, wait for the LED to flash before you open the appliance door .  The rapid flashing of the ON-OFF/DOOR LOCK Led together with the flashing of at least one other LED indicates there is an abnormality (see pa[...]

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    10 GB T ype o f f abr ic an d d egre e of soil Pr o g r a m. Te m p e - rat ure Dr y i n g Cy c l e De t er g en t Fabr ic s of t ener Cy c l e len gt h (m i n u te s ) D es cri pt io n o f wa sh cy cl e pre - wa sh wa sh Sta nda rd Wh i t e pre wa s h: Ex tr em ely s o iled wh i te s (sheets, tab le cloths, e tc. ) 1 90° C     155 P r[...]

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    11 GB F unction Effect Comments Enabled w ith p r ogr a mme s: D e la y T i m e r De la ys the sta rt of the w ash b y up to 9 hour s. P re ss the b utton r ep ea te dly until the LE D c orr e spond ing to t he desired delay i s t urn ed o n. The fif th tim e the butto n is pr ess e d, the func tion w ill b e d isa b le d. N.B.: On ce you h ave pre[...]

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    12 GB 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[...]

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    13 GB Pr ecautions and advice  The W asher -dryer was designed and built in compliance with the applicable international safety regulations. The following information is provided for your safety and should consequently be read carefully . General safety  This appliance has been designed for non- rofessional, household use and its functions mu[...]

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    14 GB Car e and maintenance 1 2 Cutting off the water or electricity supply  T urn of f 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. Cleaning your appliance The exterior and rubber parts of y[...]

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    15 GB T r oubleshooting Y our Washer -dryer could fail to work. Befor e calling for Assistance (see page 16) , make sure the problem can't easily be solved by consulting the following list. Problem The machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The machine does not dry . The clothes are too hot when the drying cycle is finished[...]

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    16 GB The machine is noisy . The machine wont spin properly . The machine leaks from the dispenser . The machine leaks (other than dispenser). The indicator lights on the console are flashing rapidly . The machine smells. The machine door cannot be opened. Door Seal damaged at the bottom. The water level is too low when the machine is washing. Ther[...]

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    17 Assistance 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manufactur er s guarantee, which covers the cost of br eakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials[...]

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    18 GB After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Indesit appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer . Essential Contact Information Indesit Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you[...]

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