Detergents And Laundry; Detergent Dispenser Drawer; Preparing The Laundry; Bleach Cycle - Indesit PWC 71272 Instructions For Use Manual

Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser drawer

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Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of
detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessa-
rily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause
build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to
environmental pollution.
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Do not use hand washing detergents because these
create too much foam.
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Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-
washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.
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Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.
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Compartment 1:
Pre-wash detergent (powder)
Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that extra compart-
ment 4 has been removed.
Compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle
(powder or liquid)
Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately
prior to the start of the wash cycle.
compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)
The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.
Extra compartment 4: Bleach

Bleach cycle

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Traditional bleach should be used on sturdy white fa-
brics, and delicate bleach for coloured fabrics, synthetics
and for wool.
This option is particularly useful for the removal of stubborn
stains. Place extra compartment 4 (supplied) into
compartment 1. When pouring in the bleach, be careful
not to exceed the "max" level marked on the central pivot
(see figure). To run the bleach cycle on its own, pour
the bleach into extra compartment 4, set the "Rinse"
programme and activate the "Stain removal"
bleach during a wash cycle, pour in the detergent and any
fabric softener you wish to use, set the desired wash cycle
and enable the "Stain removal"
compartment 4 excludes the "Prewash".

Preparing the laundry

• Divide the laundry according to:
- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label
- the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.
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Open the detergent dispen-
ser drawer and pour in the
detergent or washing additive,
as follows.
option. To
option. The use of extra
• Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons.
• Do not exceed the listed values, which refer to the weight
of the laundry when dry:
Durable fabrics: max. 7 kg
Synthetic fabrics: max. 3 kg
Delicate fabrics: max. 2 kg
Wool: max. 1,5 kg
Silk: max. 1 kg
How much does your laundry weigh?
1 sheet 400-500 g
1 pillow case 150-200 g
1 tablecloth 400-500 g
1 bathrobe 900-1200 g
1 towel 150-250 g

Garments requiring special care

Jeans: turn the garments inside out before washing and
use liquid detergent. Use wash cycle 7.
Shirts: use special wash cycle 8 to wash shirts in various
fabrics and colours. It guarantees maximum care is taken
of the garments and minimises the formation of creases.
Mix-Cool 30': this wash cycle was designed to wash
lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 30 minutes and
therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting wash
cycle 9, it is possible to wash different fabrics (except for
wool and silk items) using a cold cycle, up to a maximum
load of 3 kg.
Wool: wash cycle 10 can be used to wash all woollen
garments in the machine, even those carrying the "hand
wash only" label. To achieve the best results, use a
special detergent and do not exceed the maximum load of
1,5 kg.
Silk: use special wash cycle 11 to wash all silk garments.
We recommend the use of special detergent which has
been designed to wash delicate clothes.
Curtains: we recommend you fold the curtains and place
them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Use wash cycle 11.
Sport Shoes (wash cycle 12): is for washing sports
shoes; for best results, do not wash more than 2 pairs
simultaneously
Outwear (wash cycle 13): is studied for washing water-re-
pellent fabrics and winter jackets (e.g. Gore-Tex, polyester,
nylon); for best results, use a liquid detergent and dosage
suitable for a half-load; pre-treat necks, cuffs and stains if
necessary; do not use softeners or detergents containing
softeners. Stuffed duvets cannot be washed with this
programme..

Load balancing system

Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations and
to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates
continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the
washing rotation speed. If, after several attempts, the load is
not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced spin
speed. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the washing ma-
chine performs the distribution process instead of spinning.
To encourage improved load distribution and balance, we
recommend small and large garments are mixed in the load.