Indesit - Witl - 105 Washer (English)
Indesit - Witl - 105 Washer (English)
Indesit - Witl - 105 Washer (English)
WASHING MACHINE
GB
Contents
GB
English
Installation, 14-15
Unpacking and levelling
Electric and water connections
The first wash cycle
Technical details
Troubleshooting, 23
Service, 24
Before calling for Assistance
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Installation
! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future refe- Putting your appliance in place and moving it.
GB rence. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, If your washing machine
make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing is equipped with a special
machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and set of retractable wheels
features. you can easy move it.
To lower the wheels and
! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital infor- thus move the appliance
mation on installation, use and safety. effortlessly, just pull the
lever, situated on the left-
Unpacking and levelling hand side beneath the
base. Once the appliance
Unpacking is in the required position,
1. Unpack the washing put the lever back in place. The washing machine is now
machine. firmly in place (see figure).
2. Check whether the
washing machine has been
Electric and water connections
damaged during transport. Connecting the water inlet hose
If this is the case, do not
install it and contact your 1. Connect the supply
retailer. pipe by screwing it to a
cold water tab using a ¾
3. Remove the four protec-
gas threaded connection
tive screws and the rubber
(see figure).
washer with the respective
Before performing the
spacer, situated on the
connection, allow the
rear of the appliance (see
water to run freely until it is
figure).
perfectly clear.
4. Seal the gaps using the
plastic plugs provided.
5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the washing 2. Connect the other end of
the water inlet hose to the
machine needs to be moved to another location.
washing machine,
screwing it onto the applian-
Warning: should the screws be re-used, make sure you fasten
ce’s cold water inlet, situated
the shorter ones at the top. on the top right-hand side
! Packaging materials are not children’s toys. on the rear of the appliance
(see figure).
Levelling
3. Make sure there are
1. Install the washing machine no kinks or bends in the
on a flat sturdy floor, without hose.
resting it up against walls,
furniture cabinets or other. ! The water pressure at the tap must be within the values
indicated in the Technical details table
2. If the floor is not perfectly (on the next page).
level, compensate for any ! If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact a
unevenness by tightening or lo- specialist store or an authorised serviceman.
osening the adjustable front feet
! Never use hoses that have already been used.
(see figure); the angle of inclina-
tion, measured according to the
worktop, must not exceed 2°.
Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability
and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during operation.
If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust the feet in
such a way as to allow enough room for ventilation beneath
the washing machine.
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Connecting the drain hose ! Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.
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Connect the drain hose, ! The power supply cable must never be bent or dange-
without bending it, to a rously compressed.
draining duct or a wall
drain situated between 65 ! The power supply cable must only be replaced by an
and 100 cm from the floor; authorised serviceman.
65 - 100 cm
Warning! The company denies all liability if and when
these norms are not respected.
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Washing machine description
GB Control panel
FUNCTION
Buttons
ON/OFF
button
LEDs
Detergent dispenser to add detergent and fabric sof- ON-OFF/LID LOCK led, to find out whether the wash-
tener (see page 20). ing machine is on (flashing) and if the lid may be opened
(see page 16).
LEDs to find out which wash cycle phase is under way.
If the Delay Timer function has been set, the time left until the PROGRAMME knob to set the programmes
programme starts will be indicated (see page 17). (see page 18).
The knob stays still during the cycle.
FUNCTION keys to select the functions available.
The button corresponding to the function selected will Standby mode
remain on. This washing machine, in compliance with new energy sa-
ving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system
SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed or exclude the which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is
spin cycle completely (see page 19). detected. Press the ON/OFF button briefly and wait for the
machine to start up again.
TEMPERATURE knob to set the temperature or the cold
wash cycle (see page 19).
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How to open and to close the drum
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A) Opening (Fig. 1).
Lift the external lid and open it completely.
B) Then open the drum using both hands as
shown in Fig. 2:
- press the button indicated by the arrow in Fig. 2 lightly
downwards, with one hand firmly resting on the doors to
prevent them from suddenly opening and hurting your fingers;
- therefore follow the appliance doors along as these unhook
and open easily.
C) Loading the washing machine. (Fig. 3).
D) Shutting (Fig. 4).
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 - close the drum fully by first shutting the front door
followed by the rear one;
- then ensure the hooks on the front door are perfectly
housed within the seat of the rear door;
- after the hooks have clicked into position, press both
doors lightly downwards to make sure they do not
come loose;
- finally shut the external lid.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Spin cycle
Function buttons
As time passes, the remaining delay will be displayed, The FUNCTION BUTTONS also act like LEDS.
and the corresponding LED will flash: When a function is selected, the corresponding button is
illuminated.
If the function selected is incompatible with the program-
me set, the button will flash and the function will not be
enabled.
If you set a function that is incompatible with another fun-
ction you selected previously, only the last one selected
will be enabled.
Once the set delay is complete, the flashing LED will turn
off and the programme set will start.
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Starting and Programmes
Briefly: starting a programme 5. Set the spin speed (see page 19).
6. Start he programme by pressing the START/RESET
1. Switch the washing machine on by pressing button . button. To cancel it, keep the START/RESET button
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All the LEDS will light up for a few seconds and pressed for at least 2 seconds.
the ON-OFF/DOOR LOCK Led will begin to flash. 7. When the programme is finished, the ON-OFF/
2. Load your laundry into the washing machine, add DOOR LOCK Led will flash to indicate that the
the detergent and any fabric softener (see page 20) appliance door can be opened. Take out your
and shut the appliance door. laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to allow
3. Set the PROGRAMME knob to the programme required. the drum to dry thoroughly. Turn the washing
4. Set the wash temperature (see page 19). machine off by pressing button .
Programme table
Detergent Fabric Stain remo- Cycle
Type of fabric and Program- Tempe- Description of
degree of soil softe- val option/ length
mes rature Pre- ner bleach (minutes) wash cycle
Wash
wash
Standard
Pre-wash, wash cycle, rinse
Cotton: Extremely soiled whites
(sheets, tablecloths, etc.)
1 90°C • • • 167 cycles, intermediate and final
spin cycles
Cotton: Extremely soiled whites 2 90°C • •
Delicate/ 152
Wash cycle, rinse cycles, inter-
(sheets, tablecloths, etc.) Traditional mediate and final spin cycles
Cotton: Heavily soiled whites and 2 60°C • •
Delicate/ 150
Wash cycle, rinse cycles, inter-
fast colours Traditional mediate and final spin cycles
Cotton: Heavily soiled whites and 2 40°C • •
Delicate/ 140
Wash cycle, rinse cycles, inter-
delicate colours Traditional mediate and final spin cycles
Cotton: Slightly soiled whites and deli- 3 40°C • •
Delicate/ 99
Wash cycle, rinse cycles, inter-
cate colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.) Traditional mediate and final spin cycles
Synthetics: Heavily soiled fast co- Wash cycle, rinse cycles, anti-
lours (baby linen, etc.)
4 60°C • • Delicate 80
crease or delicate spin cycle
Synthetics: Heavily soiled fast co- Wash cycle, rinse cycles, anti-
lours (baby linen, etc.)
4 40°C • • Delicate 71
crease or delicate spin cycle
Synthetics: Delicate fast colours Wash cycle, rinse cycles, anti-
(slightly soiled)
5 40°C • • Delicate 71
crease or delicate spin cycle
Wool 6 40°C • • 50
Wash cycle, rinse cycles, ,
delicate spin cycle
Very delicate fabrics (curtains, silk, 7 30°C • • 52
Wash cycle, rinse cycles, anti-
viscose, etc.) crease or draining cycle
Time 4 you
Cotton: Heavily soiled whites and 8 60°C • • 60
Wash cycle, rinse cycles, inter-
fast colours mediate and final spin cycles
Cotton: Slightly soiled whites and deli- 9 40°C • • 50
Wash cycle, rinse cycles, inter-
cate colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.) mediate and final spin cycles
Synthetics: Delicate colours (all types 10 40°C • • 40
Wash cycle, rinse cycles,
of slightly soiled garments) delicate spin cycle
Synthetics: Delicate colours (all types 11 30°C • • 30
Wash cycle, rinse cycles and
of slightly soiled garments) delicate spin cycle
Sport
Cold wash (without deter-
Sports shoes (MAX. 2 pairs) 12 30°C • • 50 gents), wash cycle, rinse
cycles, and delicate spin cycle
Fabrics for sportswear (Tracksuits, 13 30°C • • 63
Wash cycle, rinse cycles, inter-
shorts, etc.) mediate and final spin cycles
PARTIAL PROGRAMMES
Delicate/
Rinse • Rinse cycles and spin cycle
Traditional
Spin Draining and spin cycle
Drain Draining
Notes
-For programmes 8 and 9, we advise against exceeding a wash load of 3.5 kg.
-For programme 13 we advise against exceeding a wash load of 2 kg.
-For the anti-crease function: see Easy iron, opposite page. The information contained in the table is purely indicative.
Special programme
Daily Refresh (programme 11 for Synthetics) is designed to wash lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time: it
only lasts 30 minutes and allows you to save on both time and energy. By setting this programme (11 at 30°C), you can
wash different fabrics together (except for woollen and silk items), with a maximum load of 3 kg.
We recommend the use of liquid detergent.
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Personalisations
The spin speed can be lowered, or the spin cycle can be excluded altogether by selecting symbol .
The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a spin speed higher than the maximum speed for each
programme.
Note. To avoid excessive vibrations, before every spin cycle the machine distributes the load in a uniform manner by conti-
nuously rotating the drum at a speed which is slightly faster than the normal washing speed.
When, despite repeated attempts, the load is still not evenly distributed, the machine spins at a lower speed than the set
frequency.
If the load is excessively unbalanced, the machine attempts to distribute it instead of spinning.
The balancing attempts may extend the total duration of the cycle, up to a maximum of 10 minutes.
Functions
To enable a function:
1. press the button corresponding to the desired function, according to the table below;
2. the function is enabled when the corresponding button is illuminated.
Note: The rapid flashing of the button indicates that the corresponding function cannot be selected for the programme set.
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Detergents and laundry
Special items
compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash (powder) Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or
mesh bag. Wash them separately without exceeding half
compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle the appliance load. Use programme 7 which excludes the
(powder or liquid) spin cycle automatically.
Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior Quilted coats and windbreakers: if they are padded
to the wash cycle start. with goose or duck down, they can be machine-washed.
! Do not use hand wash detergent because it may form too Turn the garments inside out and load a maximum of 2-3
much foam. kg, repeating the rinse cycle once or twice and using the
delicate spin cycle.
compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.) Wool: for best results, use a specific detergent, taking
When pouring the softener in compartment 3, avoid exceeding care not to exceed a load of 1 kg.
the “max” level indicated.
The softener is added automatically into the machine during
the last wash. At the end of the wash programme, some
water will be left in compartment 3. This is used for the inlet of
denser fabric softeners into the machine, i.e. to dilute the more
concentrated softeners. Should more than a normal amount
of water remain in compartment 3, this means the emptying
device is blocked. For cleaning instructions, see page 22. The
fabric softener should not overflow from the grid.
compartment 4: Bleach
Bleach cycle
Traditional bleach should be used on sturdy white fabrics,
and delicate bleach for coloured fabrics, synthetics and for
wool.
When pouring in the bleach, be careful not to exceed the
“max” level indicated on compartment 4 (see figure).
To run the bleach cycle alone, pour the bleach into compart-
ment 4 and set the Rinse programme (for cotton fabrics)
and push the button Bleaching.
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Precautions and advice
! The washing machine was designed and built in com- Old appliances must be collected separately in order to
optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they GB
pliance with the applicable international safety regula-
tions. The following information is provided for your safety contain and reduce the impact on human health and the
and should consequently be read carefully. environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on
the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you
General safety dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected.
• This appliance has been designed for non- Consumers may take their old appliance to public waste
professional, household use and its functions must collection areas, other communal collection areas, or if
not be changed. national legislation allows return it to a retailer when pur-
chasing a similar new product.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons All major household appliance manufacturers are active
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or in the creation of systems to manage the collection and
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and know- disposal of old appliances.
ledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person Saving energy and respecting the
responsible for their safety. Children should be supervi- environment
sed to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Environmentally-friendly technology
If you only see a little water through your appliance door,
• This washing machine should only be used by this is because thanks to the latest technology, your
adults and in accordance with the instructions washing machine only needs less than half the amount
provided in this manual. of water to get the best results: an objective reached to
respect the environment.
• Never touch the washing machine when barefoot
or with wet or damp hands or feet. Saving on detergent, water, energy and time
• To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine
• Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug should be used with a full load. A full load instead
the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the of two half loads allows you to save up to 50% on energy.
plug out yourself.
• The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on
• Do not touch the drain water as it could reach extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on
very high temperatures. detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15% energy.
• Never force the washing machine door: this could • Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving
damage the safety lock mechanism designed to them to soak before washing will cut down the
prevent any accidental openings. need to wash them at high temperatures. A
programme at 60°C instead of 90°C or one at
• In the event of a malfunction, do not under any 40°C instead of 60°C will save up to 50% on energy.
circumstances touch internal parts in order to
attempt repairs. • Use the correct quantity of detergent depending on
the water hardness, how soiled the garments are and
• Always keep children well away from the the amount of laundry you have, to avoid wastage and
appliance while in operation. to protect the environment: despite being biodegra-
dable, detergents do contain ingredients that alter the
• Should it have to be moved, proceed with the natural balance of the environment. In addition, avoid
help of two or three people and handle it with the using fabric softener as much as possible.
utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because
the appliance is very heavy. • If you use your washing machine from late in the
afternoon until the early hours of the morning, you
• Before loading your laundry into the washing will help reduce the electricity board’s peak load.
machine, make sure the drum is empty. The Delay Timer option (see page 7) helps to organise
your wash cycles accordingly.
Disposal
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical • If your laundry has to be dried in a tumble dryer,
and Electronic Equipment, requires that old household select a high spin speed. Having the least water
electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal possible in your laundry will save you time and
unsorted municipal waste stream. energy in the drying process.
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Care and maintenance
Cutting off the water or electricity supply To recover any objects that have fallen into the pre-
GB • Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will limit the wear chamber:
of your appliance’s water system and also prevent leaks. 1. remove the plinth at
• Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all the bottom on the front
maintenance operations. side of the washing
machine by pulling from
Cleaning your appliance the side with your hands
The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance can be cle- (see figure);
aned with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do 2. unscrew the lid
not use solvents or abrasives. rotating it anticlock-wise
(see figure): a little water
Cleaning the detergent dispenser may trickle out. This is
Remove the dispenser by raising it and pulling it out (see perfectly normal;
figure). Wash it under running water; this operation should
be repeated frequently. 3. clean the interior
thoroughly;
Caring for your appliance door and drum 4. screw the lid back on;
• Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent unplea- 5. reposition the panel,
sant odours from forming. making sure the hooks
are securely in place
before you push it onto
Cleaning the pump the appliance.
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump that
does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small items
(such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber that
protects the pump, situated in the lower part of the same.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If you
! Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug the
see any cracks, replace it immediately: during the wash
appliance.
cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose
could easily split open.
! Never use hoses that have already been used.
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Troubleshooting
Your washing machine could fail to work. Before calling for Assistance (see page 24), make sure the problem can’t easily
be solved by consulting the following list. GB
The washing machine won’t start. • The appliance is not plugged into the socket, or not enough to
make contact.
• There has been a power failure.
The wash cycle won’t start. • The appliance door is not shut properly. The Lid locked Led flashes.
• The button has not been pressed.
• The START/RESET button has not been pressed.
• The water tap is not turned on.
• A delayed start has been set (using the Delay Timer, see page 19).
The washing machine fails to load • The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap.
water. • The hose is bent.
• The water tap is not turned on.
• There is a water shortage.
• The water pressure is insufficient.
• The START/RESET button has not been pressed.
The washing machine continuou- • The drain hose is not fitted between 65 and 100 cm from the floor
sly loads and unloads water. (see page 15).
• The free end of the hose is underwater (see page 15).
• The wall drainage system doesn’t have a breather pipe.
If the problem persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap, switch the
appliance off and call for Assistance. If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of
a building, there may be drain trap problems causing the washing machine to load
and unload water continuously. In order to avoid such an inconvenience, special
anti-drain trap valves are available in shops.
The washing machine does not • The programme does not foresee the draining: some programmes
drain or spin. require enabling the draining manually (see page 18).
• The Easy iron option is enabled: to complete the programme, press
the START/RESET button (see page 19).
• The drain hose is bent (see page 15).
• The drain duct is clogged.
The washing machine vibrates too • The drum was not unblocked correctly during installation (see page 14).
much during the spin cycle. • The washing machine is not level (see page 14).
• The washing machine is closed in between furniture cabinets and
the wall (see page 14).
The washing machine leaks. • The water inlet hose is not screwed on correctly (see page 14).
• The detergent dispenser is obstructed (to clean it, see page 22).
• The drain hose is not secured properly (see page 15).
The ON-OFF/DOOR LOCK Led • Switch off the machine and unplug the appliance; wait for
flashes rapidly at the same time approximately 1 minute then switch it on again.
as at least one other LED.
If the problem persists, contact Assistance.
There is too much foam. • The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should bear
the definition “for washing machines” or “hand and machine wash”,or the like).
• You used too much detergent.
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Service
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