Indesit WIXXL 146 manual

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    1 GB Instruction booklet W ASHING MACHINE WIXXL 146 English GB Contents Installation, 2-3 Unpacking, 2 Remove the transit fixings, 2 Levelling, 2 W ater connections, 2 Drainage and electrical connections, 3 T echnical Details, 3 W ashing machine description, 4-5 Control panel, 4 LEDs, 5 Starting and programmes, 6 Briefly: starting a programme, 6 Pr[...]

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    2 GB Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferr ed 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 . [...]

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    3 GB Drainage connections A. Connect the drain hose, without kinking it, to a draining duct or a wall drain fixed at a height between 65 and 100cm from the floor . B. Alternatively , place it over the edge of a basin, sink or tub, fastening the hose supplied to the tap. The free end of the hose should not be under water . ! We advise against the us[...]

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    4 GB Detergent dispenser Control panel W ashing Machine Description Detergent dispenser : to add detergent and fabric softener ( see page 8 ). LEDS : to find out which wash cycle phase is under way . If the Delay T imer option has been set, the time left until programme starts will be indicated ( see page 5 ). SPIN SPEED knob: to set the spin speed[...]

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    5 GB LEDs The LEDs provide important information. This is what they can tell you: Delay set: If the Delay Timer option has been enabled ( see page 7 ), once you have started the programme, the LED corresponding to the delay set will begin to flash: As time passes, the remaining delay will be displayed, and the corresponding LED will flash: Once the[...]

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    6 GB Briefly: starting a programme 1. Switch the washing machine on by pr essing button . All the LEDs will light up for a few seconds and the ONOFF / DOOR LOCK LED will begin to flash. 2. Load your laundry into the washing machine and shut the appliance door . 3. Set the PROGRAMME knob to the programme requir ed. 4. Set the wash temperature ( see [...]

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    7 GB Setting the temperature T u rn the TEMPERA TURE knob to set the wash temperature ( see Programme table on page 6 ). The temperature can be lower ed, or even set to cold wash ( ). Setting the spin speed T u rn the SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed for the programme selected. The maximum spin speeds for each programme are as follows: Program[...]

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    8 GB Deter gents and Laundry Detergent dispenser ! Do not put any items into the drawer , other than detergents designed to be released fr om the drawer , as they may cause damage or blockage. 1. Pre-wash detergent compartment. Maximum 200 ml powder or 100 ml liquid 2. Main wash detergent compartment. Maximum 400 ml powder or 200 ml liquid 3. Fabri[...]

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    9 GB Pr ecautions and advice ! The 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 car efully . General safety • This appliance has been designed for non- professional, household use and its functions must not b[...]

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    10 GB Switching off the electricity • T urn 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 Cleaning the exterior Use a damp cloth or silicon polish to clean the exterior surfaces of t[...]

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    11 GB T r oubleshooting Y our washing machine could fail to work. Before calling for Assistance ( see page 12 ), make sure the problem can’ t easily be solved by consulting the following list: Possible causes / Solution: • The appliance is not plugged into the socket, or not enough to make contact. • There has been a power failur e. • The a[...]

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    12 GB Service Before calling for Assistance: • Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself (see T roubleshooting). • If not, tur n off the appliance and call the Service Centre closest to you. What to tell the Service Centre: • name, address and post code. • telephone number . • the type of problem. • the [...]