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Instructions for use
GB
English, 1
PWE 8148 S
Contents
Installation, 2-3-4-5
Troubleshooting, 13
Service and Guarantee, 14-15-16
Before calling for Assistance
Guarantee
WASHING MACHINE
GB
1
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Instructions for use English, 1 PWE 8148 S WASHING MACHINE Contents Installation, 2-3-4-5 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data Description of the washing machine, 6-7 Control panel Display Running a wash cycle, 8... -
Page 2: Unpacking And Levelling
Connecting the water inlet hose 3. Remove the 4 protective screws (used during transportation) and the rubber washer with the corresponding spacer, located on the rear part of the appliance (see figure). 3. Make sure that the hose is not folded over or bent. - Page 3 Connecting the drain hose Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a draining duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the floor; The drain hose may be connected to an under-sink trap. Before connecting the drain hose from the machine ensure that any blanks or removable ends have...
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Page 4: 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: 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. -
Page 5: Technical Data
Technical data Model PWE 8148 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) -
Page 6: Description Of The Washing Machine
Description of the washing machine Control panel Detergent dispenser drawer Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see “Detergents and laundry”). button: press this briefly to switch the ON/OFF machine on or off. The START/PAUSE indicator light which flashes slowly in a blue colour shows that the machine is switched on. - Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Running A Wash Cycle
Running a wash cycle 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a blue colour. 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door. Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of programmes and wash cycles on the following page. -
Page 9: Wash Cycles And Options
Wash cycles and options Table of programmes and wash cycles Description of the wash cycle Smart cycles Cotton: extremely soiled whites. Cotton (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. Cotton (2): heavily soiled whites and delicate colours. White Cotton: heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. Coloured Cotton (3): lightly soiled whites and delicate colours. -
Page 10: Detergents And Laundry
Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Successful washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. -
Page 11: Precautions And Advice
Precautions and tips This washing machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The following information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully. General safety • This appliance was designed for domestic use only. •... -
Page 12: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supplies • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks. • Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
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: The washing machine does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. - Page 14 Service Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service: • Check whether you can solve the problem alone (see “Troubleshooting”). • Restart the wash cycle to check whether the problem has been solved. • If this is not the case, contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre. Always request the assistance of authorised technicians.
- Page 15 We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your appliance if you experience any technical difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership. Simply call our Indesit Service Hotline on 08709 066 066 (ROI 0818 313 413) for telephone assistance, or, where necessary, to arrange for an engineer to call.
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Page 16: After Sales Service
No one is better placed to care for your Indesit appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified...