Checking the water inlet hose Precautions and tips, 7 General safety Disposal Opening the porthole door manually Description of the washing machine, 8-9 XWE 81482 Control panel Display Running a wash cycle, 10 Wash cycles and options, 11-12 Table of wash cycles Wash options Push &...
Installation ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe Levelling the machine correctly will provide place for future reference. If the washing machine it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the excessive noise and prevent it from shifting instruction manual remains with the machine so while it is operating.
Connecting the drain hose • the supply voltage is included within the values indicated on the Technical Data Plate fixed on Connect the drain the machine. hose, without bending it, to a draining duct or • the socket is compatible with the washing a wall drain situated machine’s plug.
If you are in any doubt regarding the electrical Technical data supply to your machine, consult a qualified electrician before use. Model XWE 81482 How to connect an alternative plug: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in width 59.5 cm accordance with the following code:...
Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity Cleaning the pump supplies The washing machine is fitted with a self- • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. cleaning pump which does not require any This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside maintenance.
Precautions and tips recycling of the materials they contain and reduce This washing machine was designed and constructed the impact on human health and the environment. in accordance with international safety regulations. The The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the following information is provided for safety reasons and product reminds you of your obligation, that when must therefore be read carefully.
Description of the washing machine Control panel START/PAUSE button and indicator light TEMPERATURE ON/OFF button button DISPLAY WASH DELAYED CYCLE START Detergent dispenser drawer OPTION SELECTOR SPIN button buttons KNOB button PUSH & WASH button DELAYED START button: press to set a delayed Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense start for the selected wash cycle;...
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 Rapid programming Modify the cycle settings. • Press the button to enable the option; the indicator 1. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door. light corresponding to the button will switch on. Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed •...
Push & Wash This function allows for starting a wash cycle even when the machine is switched off without having to press the ON/OFF button in advance, or after switching on the machine, without having activated any button and/or selector (otherwise, the Push &...
Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Special wash cycles Sport (programme 1) is designed for washing lightly soiled Successful washing results also depend on the correct sports clothing (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); for best results, we dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not recommend not exceeding the maximum load indicated necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in in the “Table of wash cycles”.
Jeans: turn garments inside-out before washing and use a liquid detergent. Use programme 9. Coloured: use this cycle 11 to wash bright coloured clothes. The programme is designed to maintain bright colours over time. Cotton 20°C (programme 12) ideal for lightly soiled cotton loads.
Troubleshooting Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service (see “ Service”), make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: 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.
Product Guarantee and Repair Information Guarantee Recycling and Disposal Information As part of Indesit’s continued commitment to 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee helping the environment, Indesit reserves the right Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s to use quality, recycled components to keep down guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown customer costs and minimise material wastage.
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