Running a wash cycle, 8 Wash cycles and options, 9 Table of programmes and wash cycles Wash options Detergents and laundry, 10 PWE 8168 S Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Special wash cycles Precautions and advice, 11 General safety...
Installation This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains from shifting while it is operating.
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Connecting the drain hose • the supply voltage is included within the values indicated on the Technical details table Connect the drain hose, (see page 5); without bending it, to a draining duct or a wall • the socket is compatible with the washing drain situated between machine’s plug.
The first wash cycle 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: Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no or coloured Green or Green &...
Technical data Model PWE 8168 S width 59.5 cm Dimensions height 85 cm depth 62 cm Capacity from 1 to 8 kg Electrical please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the machine connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
Description of the washing machine Control panel OPTION DOOR buttons and ON/OFF TEMPERATURE indicator lights LOCKED button button indicator light DISPLAY DELAY WASH TIMER SPIN CYCLE Detergent dispenser drawer button START/PAUSE button SELECTOR button and indicator KNOB light Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense START/PAUSE button and indicator light: when the detergents and washing additives ( see “Detergents and...
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Display The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information. The duration of the available wash cycles and the remaining time of a running cycle appear in section A; if the DELAYED START option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected wash cycle will appear. Pressing the corresponding button allows you to view the maximum spin speed and temperature values attained by the machine during the set wash cycle, or the values selected most recently, if these are compatible with the set wash cycle.
Running a wash cycle corresponding to the first function selected will flash and 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; only the second option will be activated; the indicator the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a light for the option which has been activated will be blue colour.
Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer and therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting wash cycle 8, it is possible to wash different fabrics Successful washing results also depend on the correct (except for wool and silk items) using a cold cycle, up to dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not a maximum load of 3 kg.
Precautions and tips Opening the porthole door manually This washing machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole following information is provided for safety reasons and door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the must therefore be read carefully.
Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity 2. Unscrew the lid by supplies rotating it anti-clockwise (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit perfectly normal.
Troubleshooting Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service (see “ Service”), make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact. The machine does not switch on.
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The machine is noisy. • There will always be some motor, pump and drum noise during spin. The machine wont spin properly. • Out of Balance detected when attempting to go into a spin cycle - If this happens the machine will continue to try to repeat the distribution of the load required before the machine will go into higher spin speeds - This will increase the programme time accordingly.
5 Year Parts Guarantee Indesit also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers. There will be a charge for our engineer’s time. To activate the extra parts warranty on your appliance, simply call our registration line on 08448 24 24 24 (Republic of Ireland 01 230 0800).
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