Washing machine

Instructions for installation and use

WM 12 X
 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. Installation and removal (p. 10)

Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation
for the correct functioning of your washing machine. Always check:
1. That the electric system conforms to regulations;
2. That the inlet and draining pipes are connected correctly.
Never use pipes that have already been used;
3. That the washing machine is levelled properly; something
worth checking to aid the performance of your
washing machine;
4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from
the back of the washing machine.

2. What goes in your washing machine and how

8. Care and maintenance (p. 14)
to start it (p. 2)
With just a bit of care, it will repay you with loyalty and devotion.
With the necessary upkeep, it will wash for years and years to
A correct distribution of your laundry is vital to the successful come.
outcome of the wash and the life of the washing machine. Learn all
the tips and secrets to dividing your linen: colour, type of fabric.
9. Problems and solutions (p. 8 and 9)
3. Guide to understanding labels (p. 5)
Before calling a technician, read these pages: immediate solutions
may be found for a number of problems. If the problem persists,
The symbols on the labels of your garments are easy to understand call your local Indesit customer services who will be pleased to
and equally important for the success of your wash. The guide help. Any failure will be repaired, as soon as possible.
includes simple instructions to help you choose the right tempera-
ture, wash cycles and ironing methods.
10. Technical characteristics (p. 9)
4. Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 6)
Herein are the technical features of your washing machine: model
type number, electric and water specifications, size, capacity,
Years back, our grandmothers were the ones who gave us good speed of the spin cycle and compliance with Italian and European
advice - and in those days synthetic fibres did not exist: washing regulations.
was easy. Today, your washing machine offers you helpful advice
allowing you to wash wool even better than an expert laundress
would by hand. 11. Safety for you and your family (p. 15)
5. The detergent dispenser (p. 7) Here you will find the necessary safety guidelines, and it is
important for you to read this section carefully.
How to use the detergent dispenser and the bleach compartment.
12. Indesit stays with you after your purchase (p. 16)
6. Understanding the control panel (p. 3)
Indesit supports its products after their purchase by offering you a
range of special services, professional assistance, spare parts
Washing machine’s control panel is very simple. It has only a few and quality accessories.
essential buttons to help you choose any type of wash cycle,
ranging from the most energetic, capable of cleaning a mechanic’s
overalls, to the most delicate for wool. Familiarising yourself with it
will help you get the best out of your wash while helping your
washing machine last longer. It’s easy.

7. Guide to the wash programmes (p. 4)

Herein is an easy table to help you choose the right programme,
temperature, detergents and possible additives. Choose the right
programme and you will get better results with your wash while
saving time, water and energy, day after day.

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 M
What goes in your washer? Dividing your garments
according to fabric and
colour, is very important
Before washing, you can do a great deal to ensure better results. Divide your garments for good results
according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines.

Before washing. The labels say it all. Big and small happily
Divide your washing according Always look at the labels: they together.
to the type of fabric and colour tell you everything about your This washing machine has a
fastness. garment and how to wash it in special electronic control device
Empty all pockets (coins, paper, the best possible way. for even distribution: before the
money and small obejects) and The table on page 5 shows all spin cycle starts, this device
ensure all loose buttons are meanings behind these allows the garments to positions
repaired or removed prior to symbols. Their recom- themselves, to minimise noise
loading. mendations are important to and vibrations during the spin
achieve better wash results. cycle.

Starting the washer

After installing your new washing machine, start a wash
cycle by setting programme "1" at 90 degrees.
Starting your washing machine 1. The door is closed correctly.
in the right way is important for 2. The plug is secured in the
the quality of your wash, to help socket.
prevent future problems and 3. The water supply is turned
enhance life expectancy of your on.
appliance. Once you have 4. Selector knob A is positioned
loaded your washing machine on one of the symbols (Stop/
and added the detergent Reset).
together with any fabric
conditioner, always check that: Choose the desired programme
The programme is selected Remember that, in the event
For more delicate At the end of the wash cycle...
according to the type of garments
garments: The I lamp to extinguish: it will of a power failure, or should
that need to be washed.To choose the washing machine switch
protect underwear, tights take about three minutes.
a programme, refer to the table on itself off, the programme
and stockings and delicate Then turn the washing machine
page 4. Turn knob A until the
items by placing them in a off by pressing on-off button G chosen will remain in its
selected programme is aligned memory.
canvas pouch (O position). You can now open
with the mark on the knob, turn
the washing machine door
knob B to the desired temperatu-
safely. After having removed the
re settings, if necessary use
freshly cleaned washing, leave
buttons D, E and F, and lastly,
the door open to allow air
press on/off button G (I position).
circulation inside the drum.
Always disconnect electricity at
the socket and turn off the water
supply.

How to eliminate the most common stains

Ink and biro Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol or alcohol at 90°.
Tar Dab with fresh butter, rub in turpentine then wash immediately.
Wax Scrape away, then run a hot iron between two sheets of absorbent paper. Then rub in cotton with turpentine or
methyl alcohol.
Chewing gum Rub in nail polish remover and wipe with a clean rag.
Mold Cotton and white linen should be placed in a solution of 5 parts water, one bleach and a spoon of vinegar, then
washed immediately. For other white fabrics, use hydrogen peroxide at 10 volumes and wash immediately.
Lipstick Dab with ether on wool or cotton. Use tricloroetilene for silk.
Nail polish Place a sheet of absorbent paper on the side of the stain, wet it with nail polish remover, shifting the
garment as the sheet gradually changes colour.
Grass Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol.

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 Understanding the control panel
Here I’m in command D E F G H I
Making the right choice is important. And it’s easy.

C B A

Press this button in

Programme selector knob Temperature control knob programmes 5-6-7-9-10 and the The door block lamp
Use this knob to select the wash It is used to set the wash tempe- wash cycle will come to a stop The safety lamp indicates that the
programme. rature in the recommended on symbol . You can comple- washing machine door is locked
Turn this knob clockwise only. programme table on pag. 4. It also te it by pressing button D again. to prevent it from being opened
To select a programme, you allows you to reduce the tempe- Important: this function should accidentally. To avoid any
should turn the knob so that the rature recommended for the not be used when button F (Stain damages to lock mechanism,
symbol/number of the desired selected programme, and even to removal) has been pressed. you must wait for the lamp to
programme is in line with the set a cold wash cycle ( ). extinguish, before attempting to
pointer on the knob. open the door which takes around
Now press on/off button G Slow spin three minutes.
(position I), pilot lamp H will start Detergent dispenser Use this button to reduce the
flashing. It is divided into three spinning speed from 1200 to
After 5", the setting will be compartments: 600 rpm for the cotton and linen
accepted, pilot lamp H will stop 1. Detergent for pre-wash; programmes and from 850 to
flashing (staying lit) and the wash 2. Detergent for the main cycle 600 rpm for the synthetic
cycle will begin. wash; fabrics programmes.
Should you wish to interrupt the 3. Fabric conditioner.
programme in progress or set a The washing machine is
new one, select one of the equipped with an extra Stain removal (see page 7)
symbols (Stop/Reset) and wait compartment 4 (provided as an Thanks to this command, the
5" : when the cancellation has accessory) for the bleach, to be washing machine will carry out
been accepted, pilot lamp H inserted in compartment 1. a more intensive wash that
flashes, and you can then turn the optimises the effectiveness of the
appliance off. liquid additives, thus allowing
After the wash cycle has been set Easy iron more resistant stains to be
and accepted by the washing This function allows your removed. When you press the
machine, turning the knob will washing to come out of the stain removal button, you cannot
have no effect (except for when machine without creases, activate the pre-wash.
it is on position Stop/Reset). making it much easier to iron.
You can use it with programmes
3-4 (Cotton), 5-6-7 (Synthetics) On-off
and 9-10 (Delicates). When button G is pressed, the
washing machine is switched
on, when it is not the machine
is switched off.
Turning the appliance off
does not cancel the selected
programme.
MAX
4

The on-off lamp

1 Lamp H flashes when the
2 appliance is switched on and
3 awaiting a programme to be set.
A steady light means the
appliance has accepted the
The detergent dispenser with the
additional bleach compartment selected programme.
is here.

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 What are you washing today?
A programme for all seasons
Type of fabric and degree of soil Programme Temperature Detergent Fabric Stain rem. Length of Description of wash cycle
knob knob for wash softener button/ the cycle
Bleach (minutes)
COTTON
Exceptionally soiled whites Warm prewash, wash cycle at 90°C, rinse
(sheets, tablecloths, etc.) 1 90°C ◆ ◆ 165 cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles
Exceptionally soiled whites Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles,
(sheets, tablecloths, etc.) 2 90°C ◆ ◆ Del./Trad. 145 intermediate and final spin cycles
Heavily soiled whites and fast colours Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,
3 60°C ◆ ◆ Del./Trad. 130 intermediate and final spin cycles
Slightly soiled whites and delicate Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,
colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.) 4 40°C ◆ ◆ Del./Trad. 95 intermediate and final spin cycles
Rinse cycles/Bleach Rinse cycles, intermediate and final
◆ Del./Trad.
spin cycles
Spin cycle Draining and final spin cycle

Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

SYNTHETICS

Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,
(baby linen, etc.) 5 60°C ◆ ◆ Delicate 100 anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics Wash cycle at 50°C, rinse cycles,
(baby linen, etc.) 6 50°C ◆ ◆ Delicate 95 anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Delicate colour synthetics Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,
(all types of slightly soiled garments) 7 40°C ◆ ◆ Delicate 70 anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Delicate colour synthetics Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles and
(all types of slightly soiled garments) 8 30°C ◆ ◆ 30 delicate spin cycle
Rinse cycles/Bleach Rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate
◆ Delicate
spin cycel
Fabric softener Rinse cycles with automatic introduction of
◆ softener, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle

Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

DELICATES

Wool, hand wash Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles and

9 40°C ◆ ◆ 60 delicate spin cycle
Particularly delicate garments and Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles,
fabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.) 10 30°C ◆ ◆ 50 anti-crease or draining
Rinse cycles ◆ Rinse cyclesi, anti-crease or draining

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle

Drain Drain

Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Important: to cancel the wash programme you have just set, select one of the symbols (Stop/Reset) and wait for at least 5 seconds.
The data found in the table is purely indicative, and can vary according to the quantity and type of washing, the water system temperature and
the room temperature.

Special programme
Daily wash Your washer has a programme available for the washing of lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time.
By setting programme 8 at a temperature of 30°C, you can wash different types of fabrics together (except for wool and silk), with a
maximum load of 3 kg. This programmes allows you to save on both time and energy as it only lasts around 30 minutes.
WE RECOMMEND THE USE LIQUID DETERGENT.

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 Understanding labels
Learn the meaning of these symbols and you will get better
results, your garments will last longer resulting in an
improved wash.

All over Europe, garment labels These symbols are divided in

contain messages expressed in five different categories and
small yet important symbols. shapes:
Understanding them is very washing , bleaching ,
important if you want to get ironing , dry cleaning and
better results and treat your drying .
garments the way they deserve
to be treated.

Useful tips

Turn shirts inside out to get better results

and make them last longer.

Always empty pockets of their contents.

Look at the label: it will always give you useful

advice.

When loading your washing, try to have a mixture

of large to small items. Make sure you select the right
temperature!

Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help you
obtain a better wash, treat your clothes properly, and get a
better performance out of your washing machine.

Wash Bleaching Ironing Dry cleaning Drying

Strong Delicate High Low

action action Temp. Temperat.

cl A
Wash at Bleaching only in Hot iron at max Dry clean with any
95°C cold water 200°C solvent Machine dryable

P
Dry clean only with
Medium hot perchloride, benzine
Wash at ironing at av., pure alcohol, Do not machine
60°C Do not bleach max 150°C R111 and R113 dry

F
Dry clean with av.
Wash at Iron at max benzine, pure alcohol
40°C 110°C and R113 Spread to dry

Hang to dry
Wash at without spin
30°C Not ironable Do not dry clean drying

Dry on clothes
Hand wash hanger

Not
washable in
water

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Useful tips
Never use your washing How much does it weigh? Holidays: unplug the
machine to wash... torn, fraying 1 sheet 400-500 gr. appliance.
or non-hemmed linen. If it is 1 pillow case 150-200 gr. It is recommended that you
absolutely neccessary, place it in 1 tablecloth 400-500 gr. should unplug the machine from
a bag for protection. Do not wash 1 bathrobe 900-1,200 gr. the socket and turn off the water
coloured linen with whites. 1 towel 150-250 gr. supply. Leave the door ajar to
allow air circulation to the draw
Watch the weight! Coloured T-shirts, printed and the door gasket area.This will
For best results, do not exceed ones and shirts last longer if prevent unpleasant odours.
the weight limits stated below turned inside out before washing.
(figures show weight of dry Printed T-shirts and sweatshirts
garments): should always be ironed inside out.

- Resistant fabrics: Dungaree alert.

5,5 kg maximum Very popular “salopette” type
WOOL CYCLE
- Synthetic fabrics: overalls have straps with hooks
For best results, we
2.5 kg maximum that can damage the drum of your
recommend you use a
- Delicate fabrics: specific detergent, taking
washing machine or other
2 kg maximum care not to wash more than
- Pure new wool: garments during the wash. To
minimise the risk, place hooks in
1 kg of laundry.
1 kg maximum
the pocket and fasten with safety
pins.

How to wash almost anything

Curtains. Quilted coats and anorak. Trainers.
Curtains tend to crease a great You can wash quilted coats and Once you have removed mud
deal. A useful tip to reduce wind-cheaters, too, if they are and dirt from trainers, you can
creasing: fold the curtains and padded with goose or duck even wash them with jeans or
place them in a pillow case or down. Do not load more than any other tough garments. Do
mesh bag. Do not load anything 2-3 kg and never load 5,5 kg. not wash trainers with whites.
else inside the appliance, this Repeat rinse once or twice
will ensure that the overall using the gentle spin.
weight does not exceed the half
load. Remember to use the
specific programme 10 which
automatically excludes the spin
cycle.

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 It’s important for a good wash
Useful tips about the detergent dispenser
The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is
opened by rotating it outwards. In compartment 1:
Detergent for pre-washing (powder)
4 In compartment 2:
You must follow the dosage Remember that liquid detergent
MAX

Detergent for washing

recommendations provided by is only designed for wash (powder or liquid)
the manufacturers when adding cycles of up to 60 degrees on In compartment 3:
1 Additives (softeners, perfumes, etc.)
detergent or fabric conditioner. non pre-wash items. 2
Doses will vary according to the Special containers are sold with 3 In compartment 4:
Bleach and delicate bleach.
wash load, the water hardness liquid or powder detergents for
and how soiled the washing is. placing inside the washing
Experience will help you select machine drum, these are
the right dosage almost positioned according to the
automatically: it will become your instructions found in the
secret. detergent box
Before adding detergent for pre-
washing in compartment 1,
Never use hand wash
detergent, because it may form Bleach cycle and stain remover
button
make sure that the extra too much foam, which could
compartment for bleach 4 has damage the washing machine.
not been inserted. Detergents that are specifically
If bleaching is necessary, the
Ensure no overfilling when formulated for both hand and
extra case 4 (provided) must be
adding fabric conditioner in machine wash are an
inserted into compartment 1 of
compartment 3. exception.
the detergent dispenser.
The washing machine automa- One last secret: when washing MAX
When pouring in the bleach, be
tically adds the softener to the with cold water, always reduce
careful not to exceed the "max"
wash in each programme. the amount of detergent you use:
level indicated on the central
Liquid detergent is poured into it dissolves less easily in cold
pivot (see illustration).
compar tment 2 just a few water than in hot water, so part MAX

The use of the additional bleach

seconds before starting the of it would be wasted.
container excludes the
wash cycle.
possibility of using the pre-wash
cycle. Traditional bleach can
1
only be used on sturdy white You cannot bleach with the
fabrics, whereas delicate “Silk” programme and with the
bleach can be used for “special programmes” (see
coloured fabrics, synthetics page 4).
and for wool. Use the stain removal button
every time you want to bleach.
Should you want to do it
The detergent dispenser can be
removed and cleaned: pull it outwards, separately you must pour the
2 bleach into the additional
as indicated in the figure. Then leave it
under running water for a few minutes. container 4, press button F
(stain removal), star t the
washing machine, then select
one of the symbols
according to the type of fabric.
A guide to environmentally
Cutting costs efficiently friendly and economic use
When you bleach during a
normal wash cycle, pour the
of your appliance. detergent and any additives in
MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE the special compar tments,
Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended press button F (stain removal),
maximum load size. set the programme you desire
SAVE up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads. and turn the washing machine
on.
DO YOU NEED TO PRE-WASH?
For heavily soiled laundry only!
SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT
selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry.
IS A HOT WASH REQUIRED?
Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to
reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme.
SAVE up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme.
BEFORE USING A DRYING PROGRAMME ...
SAVE energy and time by selecting the highest suitable spin speed to reduce the water
content in laundry before using a drying programme.

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Troubleshooting
Before calling, read the following
In most cases, when your washing machine fails to work, the problems arising
can be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling for
assistance, always check these points.

The washing machine

But where did all the water go?
if the door is open or not shut
fails to start. Simple: with the new Indesit technology, you need less than
properly. half of it, to get good results on twice as much!
Is the plug correctly inserted Is the On/Off button This is why you cannot see the water through the door:
pressed? because there is little, very little of it, to respect the
into the socket? It could have environment yet without renouncing maximum cleanliness.
been moved whilst cleaning. If it is, then a programmed start And, on top of that, you are also saving electricity.
has been set.
Is there electricity in the
house? Is the programmed start
A circuit breaker may have knob, in the correct position
switched off as a result of too for those models
many electrical appliances concerned?
working at the same time. Or
maybe due to a general failure Is the water supply turned
in your entire area. on? For safety reasons, if the
washing machine does not
Is the washing machine load water, it cannot start a
door closed properly? wash cycle.
For safety reasons, the
washing machine cannot work select one of the symbols
stop/reset , then switch it
back on. If the knob continues
to turn, call for assistance
because it is showing an
anomaly.

The washing machine

fails to fill with water.
Is the hose correctly
connected to the tap?

RIGHT WRONG Is there a water shortage ?

There could be work in
Leave the washing
progress in your building or The washing machine
Turn off the water street. continuously fills and
supply after use. machine plugged in while
This will eliminate cleaning. Is there sufficient water drains water.
the possibility of Even during maintenance, pressure? The autoclave Is the drain hose positioned
leakage. the appliance should
always be unplugged. may be malfunctioning. too low? It must be installed
Always leave the Is the tap filter clean? If the at a height ranging from 60 to
appliance door ajar Use solvents and water is very calcareous, or 100 cm.
to avoid bad odours. aggressive abrasives. if work has recently been
Never use solvents or Is the end of the hose
Clean the abrasives to clean the carried out on the water immersed in water?
appliance’s external and rubber parts piping, the tap filter could be
of the washing machine. clogged with particles and Does the wall drainage
exteriors gently.
To clean the debris. system have a breather
exteriors and the Neglect the detergent pipe? If the problem persists
rubber parts of the dispenser. Is the rubber hose kinked? even after these checks, turn
appliance, always It is removable and can The tract of the rubber hose the water supply off the
use a soft cloth easily be cleaned by bringing water to washing machine and call for
dipped in warm and leaving it under running machine must be as straight
water. assistance.
soapy water. as possible. Make sure it is If you live on an upper floor of
not squashed or kinked. your building, there may be a
Go on holiday without
thinking about her. The programme selector problem with your drain trap.
Before leaving, always knob keeps turning? To solve this problem, a
make sure that the special valve must be
washing machine is
unplugged and that the Wait a few minutes for the installed.
water supply is turned off. drain pump to empty the
tub, switch the washer off,

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 Is the washing machine’s Is there space between the
drain duct clogged? Is there machine and adjacent
an extension of the drain units? If it is not a built-in
hose? If so, is it positioned model, the washing machine
incorrectly, blocking the will oscillate a bit during the
water flow? spin cycle. A few cm of space
should therefore be left
around it.

The washing machine

does not drain or spin. Too much foam.

Does the selected Is the detergent appropriate

programme incorporates for machine washing?
water draining? Some Check whether the definition
programmes stop at the end on its label reads “for machine
of the wash cycles and Excessive vibration wash” or “hand and machine
draining will have to be during the spin cycle. wash”, or any other similar
selected manually. The washing machine wording.
Have all transit screws been leaks.
Is the “Easy iron" function Is the correct amount being
removed durind instal-
-where provided - enabled? used? An excessive amount
lation? See the following Is the metal ring of the inlet
This function requires manual of detergent, besides
page on installation hose properly attached?
selection for draining. producing too much foam,
procedures. Turn off the water supply,
does not guarantee a more
unplug the appliance and try
Is the drain hose kinked? Has the washing machine effective wash, and causes
tightening its attachment
The tract of the drain hose been levelled correctly? The scaling in the internal parts of
without forcing it.
must be as straight as levelling of the appliance the appliance.
possible. Make sure the drain should be checked Is the detergent dispenser
hose is not squashed or periodically. Adjust the feet obstructed? Remove and If, despite all checks, the
kinked. and check them with a level. wash it under tap water. washing machine fails to
function and the problem
Is the drain hose well
persists, call your nearest
attached? Turn off the water
Always get authorised Customer Service
supply, unplug the appliance
assistance from Centre, providing the following
and try tightening its
authorised information:
attachment.
technicians and - the nature of malfunction
- the model type no. (Mod. ....)
always insist on
- the serial number (S/N ....)
original spare parts.
This information can be found on
the data plate situated at the
back of the washing machine.

Technical characteristics
Model WM 12 X

Dimensions width 59,5 cm

height 82 cm
depth 53,7 cm

Capacity from 1 to 5,5 kg

Electrical voltage 230/240 Volt 50 Hz

connections maximum absorbed power 2050 W

Water connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)

minimum pressure 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)
drum capacity 46 litre

Spinning speed up to 1200 rpm

Control programs in programme 3; temperature 60°C; carried out with 5 kg load.

compliance with
IEC regulation 456

This appliance conforms with the following E.E.C. directives:

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications

9 Instructions for installation and use

Installation and removal
When the new
washer arrives
Whether new or just transported to a new house,
installation is extremely important for the correct
functioning of your washing machine.
After removing the appliance from Connection to the water
its packaging, check that it is
mains
intact. If in doubt, contact a
Both hot and cold water supplies
qualified technician immediately.
are preferable and they should be
The inside of the machine is
between 34.5kN/m²(5lb/in²) and
supported, for transportation, by
1034.2kN/m² (150lb/in²) pressure.
four screws on the back panel.
The hose having the red end fitting
should be encountered between
the hot supply and the threaded Connecting the drain hose Electric connection
connection adjacent to the letter H The drain hose (hooked pipe) is Your appliance is now supplied
on the rear of the machine. The secured to the rear of the machine with a 13 amp fused plug it can
hose having the white end fittings by support clips and may be be plugged into a 13 amp socket
should be connected between the routed to right or left as required. for immediate use. Before using
cold supply and the threaded the appliance please read the
connection adjacent to the letter C instructions below.
Before using the washing on the rear of the machine.
machine, remove the screws, Remember to insert a sealing WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE
remove the spacers together with washer at each connection to MUST BE EARTHED.
the rubber tubes attached to them ensure watertight joints. Do not THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS
(keeping all the parts) and use the overtighten the connections by SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A
plastic plugs provided to fill in the using tools -hand tight is sufficient QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
holes. to prevent leaks. It is generally more The hook to be used in case the drain
hose ends at a height below 60 cm.
Important: Use the cap (provided) convenient to have these supplies Replacing the fuse:
to close the 3 holes which housed away from the sink taps. Where When replacing a faulty fuse, a
The drain hose should be placed
the stop pin, situated in the right-hand no suitable hot water supply is 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to
in a stand pipe with a minimum
part of the lower back of the available or it does not meet these BS 1362 should always be used,
internal diameter of 38 mm (1½
washing machine. requirements, both inlet hoses may and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the
inches) or it can be positioned over
be connected to a cold supply by fuse cover is lost, the plug must
a sink or it can be connected as
using two taps etc., or a «T» not be used until a replacement
Levelling shown in Fig. A. The height of
junction on the plumbing however, is obtained.
The washing machine must be stand pipe or sink should be
use of cold water only will increase between 60 and 100 cm (24 and
levelled appropriatey in order to
programme times. Replacement fuse covers:
guarantee its correct functioning.To 40 inches). Care must be taken
Note: the maximum temperature If a replacement fuse cover is
level the appliance, the front feet that the hose is not obstructed,
should not exceed 70°C (158°F). fitted, it must be of the correct
must be adjusted; the angle of twisted, submerged or kinked. If
colour as indicated by the
inclination, measured according to the hose is connected with an
coloured marking or the colour
the worktop, must not exceed 2°. airtight joining, provision should be
that is embossed in words on the
When placed on carpet, make sure made to prevent syphoning.
base of the plug. Replacements
the ventilation is not reduced. can be obtained directly from
your nearest Service Depot.

The rubber gasket.

Connect the inlet hose to the

threaded connector on the
machine rear. The guide for draining into tubs and
The front feet are adjustable.
sinks.
Warning!
The company denies all
Retain the transit screws, liability if and when these
spacers and washers. norms are not respected.
Should you move house
then these should be Plastic bags, expanded
replaced to support the styrofoam, nails and other
inside of the machine to Water pipe inlet at the top right. packaging parts are not
prevent damage when Fig. A
children’s toys, and are
transporting the machine. potentially dangerous.

Instructions for installation and use 10

 Removing the plug: Disposing of the appliance:
If your appliance has a non- When disposing of the appliance
rewireable moulded plug and you please remove the plug by
should wish to re-route the mains cutting the mains cable as close
cable through partitions, units as possible to the plug body and
etc., please ensure that either: dispose of it as described above.
the plug is replaced by a fused
13 ampere re-wearable plug
bearing the BSI mark of approval. GREEN &
or: YELLOW

the mains cable is wired directly

13 ampere fuse
into a 13 amp cable outlet, BROWN

controlled by a switch, (in

BLUE CROSS-BAR
compliance with BS 5733) which CORD GRIP
is accessible without moving the
appliance.

Disposing of the plug:

Ensure that before disposing of
the plug itself, you make the pins
unusable so that it cannot be
accidentally inserted into a
socket.

Instructions for connecting

cable to an alternative plug:
Important: the wires in the
mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following
code:
Green & Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
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 Green & Yellow wire to
terminal marked E or or
coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal
marked L or coloured Red.
Connect Blue wire to terminal
marked N or coloured Black.
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used
it must be fitted with a
13 amp fuse, either in the plug or
adaptor or at the distribution board.
If you are in any doubt the
electrical supply to your machine,
consult a qualified electrician
before use.
How to connect an alternati-
ve plug:
The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
BLUE NEUTRAL(N)
BROWN LIVE (L)
GREEN&YELLOW EARTH(E)

11 Instructions for installation and use

 Instructions for the fitter
Mounting the wooden panel The wooden panel that covers Door Mounting Accessories
onto the door and inserting the face of the machine must not
(Fig. 1-2-3-4-5)
the machine into cabinets: be less than 18 mm in
In the case where the machine thickness and can be hinged on
must be shipped for final either the right or left. For the
installation after the wooden sake of practicality when using
panel has been mounted, we the machine, we recommend
suggest leaving it in its original that the panel be hinged on the
packaging. The packaging was same side as the door for the
designed to make it possible to machine itself - the left.
mount the wooden panel onto
the machine without removing it
completely (see figures
below).
N° 2 Hinge Supports N° 2 Hinges

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

cheria
lavabian
washing
machine N° 1 Magnet N° 1 Magnet plate
laver
machine 6
aschine
waschm
5
4
3
2
1
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
ta
Lato por
Door sidete
Cote porte
Tur sei

A B

N° 1 Rubber plug
N° 1 Spacer

Fig. 5 Fig. 4/B

- No. 6 type A self-threading

C D screws, l =13 mm.
- No. 2 type B metric,
countersunk screws, l =25; for
fastening the magnet plate to the
cabinet.
- No. 4 type C metric screws,
l =15 mm; for mounting the hinge
cheria supports to the cabinet.
lavabian
machine
washing
machine
laver
6
- No. 4 type D metric screws,
aschine
wasch m 5
4
3
l =7 mm; for mounting the hinges
2

Lato por
ta
1
on the supports.
Door sidete
Cote pore
Tur seit

Instructions for installation and use 12

 Mounting the Parts onto the the panel, align the drilling Mounting the Panel into the Fasten angle P using screw R,
Face of the Machine template to the top right side of machine insert plinth guide Q into the
- Mount the hinge supports onto the panel. Inser t the nib of the hinge special slot and once it is in the
the face of the machine, - Use an appropriately sized (indicated by the arrow in fig. 2) desired position, lock it in place
positioning the hole indicated by router to mill the holes for the two into the hole for the hinge and using angle P and screw R.
the arrow in fig. 1 towards the hinges, the rubber plug and the push the panel towards the front
inside of the face and using the magnet. of the machine. Fasten the two Inserting the machine into the
type C screws. hinges with the type D screws. Cabinet
- Mount the magnetic plate on Mounding the Parts onto the - Push the machine into the
the opposite side, at the top, Wooden Panel (Door) Fastening the plinth guide opening, aligning it with the
using the two type B screws. - Insert the hinges into the holes If the machine is installed at the cabinets (fig. 6).
- Place the spacer illustrated in (the movable part of the hinge end of a set of modular cabinets, - Regulate the adjustable feet to
fig. 4/B between the appliance must be positioned facing away mount either one or both of the raise the machine to the
front and the magnet receiver. from the panel) and fasten them guides for the base molding (as appropriate height.
with the 4 type A screws. shown in fig. 8). Adjust them for - To adjust the position of the
Using the Drilling Template - Insert the magnet into the top depth based on the position of wooden panel in both the
- To trace the positions of the hole on the opposite side of the the base molding, and, if ver tical and hor izontal
holes on the left-hand side of the hinges and fasten it with the two necessary, fasten the base to directions, use the C and D
panel, align the drilling template type B screws. the guides (fig. 9). screws, as shown in fig. 7.
to the top left side of the panel - Insert the rubber plug into the Important: close the lower part
bottom hole. This is how to assemble the of the appliance front by
using the lines traced on the plinth guide (fig.8):
extremities as a reference. The panel is now ready to be ensuring that the plinth rests
- To trace the positions of the mounted onto the machine. against the floor.
holes on the right-hand side of

537 595
600 min
C
m
81 m

D
820 ÷ 900
820

min0
57

Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9

Accessories provided for the Repeat the same operation at To adjust the appliance to a
Adjusting the appliance height
height adjustment the back of the appliance. height between 870 mm and 900
The height of the appliance can
The following can be found inside Now adjust feet H to raise or mm, you need to mount strip M,
be adjusted (from 820 mm to
the polystyrene lid (fig. 10): lower the appliance from 835 adjusting feet H to the required
835 mm), by turning the 4 feet.
2 crossbars (G), mm to 870 mm. height.
Should you require the
1 strip (M) Once you have reached the Insert the strip as follows:
appliance to be placed higher
desired height, lock nuts L onto loosen the three screws N
than the above height, you need
crossbar G. situated at the front of the Top
to use the following accessories
to raise it to up to 870 mm: cover of the appliance, insert
- the two crossbars (G) strip M as shown in fig. 12, then
- the 4 feet (H) fasten screws N.
- the 4 screws (I)
- the 4 nuts (L)
then perform the following M
operations (fig. 11):
remove the 4 original feet, place G
a crossbar G at the front of the
appliance, fastening it in place
Fig. 10 using screws I (screwing them
in where the original feet were)
the following can be found inside then insert the new feet H.
the appliance drum: L I
4 additional feet (H), H
4 screws (I),
4 screws (R), Fig. 11 Fig. 12
4 nuts (L),
2 plinth guides (Q)

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Easy Care and Maintenance
Treat your machine well and it will provide
many years of trouble free service
Your washing machine is a reliable companion in life and on the job. It is just as important for you to keep it
in shape.
Your washing machine is
designed to provide reliable It is important to wash
service over many years. A few the detergent dispenser
simple steps will help to prolong regularly.
its life and avoid problems. It is To prevent dried washing
advisable, to turn off water taps powder from
when the machine is not to be accumulating, place the
used, this protects the hoses, dispenser under running
etc. water for a few minutes.
If the water in your area is too
hard, use a deliming product
(water is hard if it often leaves Never exaggerate with doses.
whitish stains around taps or Normal detergents already
drains, especially of bath tubs. contain deliming agents. Only if
For more accurate information as the water is particularly hard,
to the type of water in your that is, rich in lime content, do
system, call the local water we recommend the use of a
works or a local plumber). specific product at every wash.
Pockets must always be A periodical wash cycle with a
emptied removing even pins, dose of a deliming product,
badges and any other hard without detergents or washing,
object. may prove useful.
The washing machine exterior Never use too much detergent
should be cleaned with a rag or additives because this could
dipped in lukewarm water and cause an excess amount of
soap. foam, scaling and possible
damage to the component parts
of your washing machine.
Do not forget to empty all pockets: small objects can
cause damage to your washer.

When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose.

The washer comes equipped with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any cleaning or maintenance.
The water inlet hose
Check the rubber hose at least once a year. If you see any cracks, replace it immediately. When you use your washing
machine, water pressure is very strong and a cracked tube could easily split open.

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 Important for the safe use of your washing machine
Your safety and that of Your washer has been built in compliance with

your family
Read these instructions and all 5. Never touch the washing
the strictest international safety regulations. To
protect you and all your family.

7. Never open the detergent 8. Never pull on the supply

the information in this manual machine when barefoot or dispenser while the cable or the washing
carefully: they are an important with wet or damp hands appliance is functioning; machine to disconnect it
source, not only of numerous or feet. do not use hand wash from the wall socket: it is
useful tips, but also of vital 6. Never use extensions or detergent because the extremely dangerous.
information on safety, use and multiple plugs, which are abundance of foam could 9. While the appliance is
maintenance. particularly dangerous in damage its internal parts. functioning, do not touch
1. the machine should not be humid environments. The the drain water as it could
installed in an outdoor power supply cable must reach very high
environment, not even never be bent or temperatures. The
when a roof shelters the dangerously compressed. appliance door, during
area, because it may be very wash cycles, tends to
dangerous to leave it I only want an authorised become hot; ensure that
exposed to rain and specialised technician with children do no touch it.
thunderstorms. original Indesit spare parts! Never force the washing
2. It must only be used by machine door because
adults and exclusively for this could damage the
washing clothes following safety lock which prevents
the instructions provided in accidental opening when the
this manual. nachine is working. Allow a
few minutes at the end of the
3. Should it have to be moved,
program for the lock to
proceed with the help of two
release.
or three people and handle
it with the utmost care. 10. In case of malfunctioning,
Never try to do this alone, first close the water tap
because the appliance is and unplug the appliance
very heavy. from the wall socket; do not
under any circumstances
4. Before loading the washing
touch internal parts in order
machine, make sure the
to attempt repairs.
drum is empty.

How to change the power supply cable

The washing machine 2. Remove the cover by radio interference suppressor. To connect the new power
power supply cable is unscrewing screws I [fig 13]. 4. Remove the screw and supply cable, reverse the pro-
special and can be purchased 3. Disconnect the wires from washer V [fig. 15], which act as cedure.
exclusively from authorised the radio interference a stop for the cable passageway.
Technical Service Centres. suppressor F [fig. 14] noting as 5. Remove the upper part of the It is important for your
to their position (Blue=N wire; cable slightly from the back safety that you reassemble
To replace the cable: Brown=L wire) leaving the panel of the appliance, pull the all parts and screws used.
1. Make sure that the machine earth wire until last . power supply cable upwards and
is switched off and unplugged. N.B.: letters L, N and the take it out [fig. 16].
symbol are indicated on the

N
L
F
Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16

15 Instructions for installation and use

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you have made a good choice and that your new appliance will give
many years of excellent service.
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Simply complete and return the Registration Form supplied with the
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For direct access to Genuine Indesit Spare Parts and Accessories,
call 0870 558 5850 and speak to our skilled staff who can help you to identify and purchase the item you require.

For a Rapid Response to a problem with your appliance, call 0870 607 0805. We're open from Monday to
Saturday (8am - 5.30pm weekdays, 9am - 5pm Saturday). We have our own department of highly trained Indesit
service staff. For most calls, our Service Engineer can fix the problem on the first visit.

Please have the following details to hand when you ring us:
The nature of the problem, the Model Number and the Serial Number.
These numbers can be found on the appliance and on the portion of the Registration Card which you retain.

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Italy
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