User manual INDESIT W 143

[. . . ] M Washing machine Instructions for installation and use W 143 Quick guide Here are the 12 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. 10) Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation for the correct functioning of your washing machine. Never use hoses that have already been used, always use the new ones provided with your machine; 3. [. . . ] Is the programmed start knob, in the correct position for those models concerned?For safety reasons, if the washing machine does not load water, it cannot start a wash cycle. If the knob continues to turn, call for assistance because it is showing an anomaly. But where did all the water go? Simple: with the new Indesit technology, you need less than half of it, to get good results on twice as much!This is why you cannot see the water through the door: because there is little, very little of it, to respect the environment yet without renouncing maximum cleanliness. And, on top of that, you are also saving electricity. The washing machine fails to fill with water. RIGHT Turn off the water supply after use. To clean the exteriors and the rubber parts of the appliance, always use a soft cloth dipped in warm and soapy water. WRONG Leave the washing machine plugged in while cleaning. Never use solvents or abrasives to clean the external and rubber parts of the washing machine. It is removable and can easily be cleaned by leaving it under running water. Before leaving, always make sure that the washing machine is unplugged and that the water supply is turned off. Is the hose correctly connected to the tap?If the water is very calcareous, or if work has recently been carried out on the water piping, the tap filter could be clogged with particles and debris. The tract of the rubber hose bringing water to washing machine must be as straight as possible. Make sure it is not squashed or kinked. The washing machine continuously fills and drains water. Is the drain hose positioned too low?If the problem persists even after these checks, turn the water supply off the machine and call for assistance. If you live on an upper floor of your building, there may be a problem with your drain trap. To solve this problem, a special valve must be installed. The programme selector knob keeps turning? Wait a few minutes for the drain pump to empty the tub, switch the washer off, Instructions for installation and use 8 Is the drain hose kinked?If so, is it positioned incorrectly, blocking the water flow? Is there space between the machine and adjacent units?If it is not a built-in model, the washing machine will oscillate a bit during the spin cycle. A few cm of space should therefore be left around it. The washing machine does not drain or spin. Does the selected programme incorporates water draining?Some programmes stop at the end of the wash cycles and draining will have to be selected manually. To check it, turn off the water supply, unplug the washing machine and follow the instructions on page 12, or call for technical assistance. Too much foam. Is the detergent appropriate for machine washing?Check whether the definition on its label reads "for machine wash" or "hand and machine wash", or any other similar wording. An excessive amount of detergent, besides producing too much foam, does not guarantee a more effective wash, and causes scaling in the internal parts of the appliance. [. . . ] When you use your washing machine, water pressure is very strong and a cracked tube could easily split open. Instructions for installation and use 12 Important for the safe use of your washing machine Your safety and that of your family Read these instructions and all the information in this manual carefully: they are an important source, not only of numerous useful tips, but also of vital information on safety, use and maintenance. the machine should not be installed in an outdoor environment, not even when a roof shelters the area, because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms. It must only be used by adults and exclusively for washing clothes following the instructions provided in this manual. Should it have to be moved, proceed with the help of two or three people and handle it with the utmost care. [. . . ]