Indesit WIXL 1200 OT manual

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    1 GB English Contents Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Electric and water connections T echnical details W ashing machine description, 4-5 Detergent dispenser Control panel Running a wash cycle, 6 Programme table, 7 Detergents and laundry , 8 Preparing your laundry Special items Load-balancing system Precautions and advice, 9 General safet[...]

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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 washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features.  Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation,[...]

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    3 GB Connecting the drain hose Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a draining duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the floor; alternatively , place it over the edge of a basin, sink or tub, fastening the duct supplied to the tap (see figure) . The free end of the hose should not be underwater .  We advise against t[...]

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    4 GB W ashing machine description 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 d[...]

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    5 GB Detergent dispenser: to add detergent and fabric softener (see Washing machine description). Indicator lights: show that the programme has started and give an indication of the time remaining until the end of the programme (see Running a wash cycle). PROGRAMME knob: to select the wash programmes. The knob stays still during the cyc[...]

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    6 GB Running a wash cycle Note: After installing the machine and before using it for the first time, run an empty wash cycle using detergent, setting the programme and ensuring the timer knob is in the "auto" position. 1. Switch the washing machine on by pressing ON/OFF button . All the LEDS will light up for a few seconds and the ON-OFF/[...]

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    7 GB Pr ogramme table * Note: regardless of the position of the "TIMER knob", the Rinse cycle begins immediately after the ON/CANCEL button is pressed, and lasts for 15 minutes. Important: - the quick wash programmes "30 min" and "45 min" (regardless of the type of fabric) are recommended for refreshing lightly soiled [...]

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    8 GB Preparing your laundry  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 maximum load values shown in the "Programme table". How much does your laundry weigh? 1 sheet 400-50[...]

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    9 GB Pr ecautions and advice  The washing machine 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- professional, household use and its functions m[...]

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    10 GB Car e and maintenance Cutting off the water or electricity supply  T ur n off 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 your [...]

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    11 GB T r oubleshooting Y our washing machine could fail to work. Before calling for Assistance (see Ser vice) , make sure the problem can't easily be solved by consulting the following list. Problem The washing machine won't start. The wash cycle won't start. The washing machine fails to load water . The washing machine contin[...]

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    12 GB Before calling for Assistance:  Check whether you can solve the problem on your own (see T roubleshooting) ;  Restart the programme to check whether the problem has been solved;  If this is not the case, contact an authorised T echnical Service Centre on the telephone number provided on the guarantee certificate.  If the mac[...]