User manual INDESIT WDE 12 X

[. . . ] That the washer-dryer is levelled properly; something worth checking to aid the performance of your washer-dryer; 4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from the back of the washer-dryer; 2. 5) A few handy tips to get the best drying cycle from your appliance. What goes in your washer-dryer 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 washer-dryer. [. . . ] For best results, do not exceed the weight limits stated below (figures show weight of dry garments): - Resistant fabrics: 5 kg maximum - Synthetic fabrics: 2. 5 kg maximum - Delicate fabrics: 2 kg maximum - Pure new wool: 1 kg maximum How much does it weigh?Coloured T-shirts, printed ones and shirts last longer if turned inside out before washing. Very popular "salopette" type overalls have straps with hooks that can damage the drum of your washer-dryer or other garments during the wash. To minimise the risk, place hooks in the pocket and fasten with safety pins. It is recommended that you should unplug the machine from the socket and turn off the water supply. Leave the door ajar to allow air circulation to the draw and the door gasket area. This will prevent unpleasant odours. WOOL CYCLE For best results, we recommend you use a specific detergent, taking care not to wash more than 1 kg of laundry. How to wash almost anything Curtains. A useful tip to reduce creasing: fold the curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Do not load anything else inside the appliance, this will ensure that the overall weight does not exceed the half load. Remember to use the specific programme 10 which automatically excludes the spin cycle. You can wash quilted coats and wind-cheaters, too, if they are padded with goose or duck down. Once you have removed mud and dirt from trainers, you can even wash them with jeans or any other tough garments. Should you wish to bleach separately, pour the bleach into extra compartment 4 and set . the light rinse The rinse level should be set to Medium or High (see page 3). When bleaching during a normal wash cycle, pour in the detergent and additives into the special compartments (see table on page 4), set the desired programme and select the stain erase option. Instructions for installation and use 8 Troubleshooting Before calling, read the following In most cases, when your washer-dryer fails to work, the problems arising can be easily solved without having to call for a technician. The washer-dryer fails to start. Is the plug correctly inserted into the socket?A circuit breaker may have switched off as a result of too many electrical appliances working at the same time. For safety reasons, the washer-dryer cannot work if the door is open or not shut properly. For safety reasons, if the washer-dryer does not load water, it cannot start a wash cycle. 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. 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 washer-dryer plugged in while cleaning. Never use solvents or abrasives to clean the external and rubber parts of the washer-dryer. [. . . ] Place a shallow dish or tray below the cover of the pre-chamber to catch the small amount of water present. Re-fit the plinth cover by inserting the hooks on its lower edge into the slots and ease the top edge back into position. Fig. When you use your washer-dryer, water pressure is very strong and a cracked tube could easily split open. 13 Instructions for installation and use Important for the safe use of your washer-dryer 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. [. . . ]