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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Display Running a wash cycle, 8 Wash cycles and options, 9 Table of wash cycles Wash options Detergents and laundry, 10 IWE 81281 K Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Special wash cycles Load balancing system Precautions and tips, 11...
  • Page 2: Installation

    Installation Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred from shifting while it is operating.
  • Page 3: Electric Connection

    Connecting the drain hose • the socket is compatible with the washing machine’s plug. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug. Connect the drain hose, wi- thout bending it, to a draining Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug duct or a wall drain situated it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use.
  • Page 4: The First Wash Cycle

    13 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distri- bution board. If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your Model IWE 81281 K machine, consult a qualified electrician before use. How to connect an alternative plug: width 59.5 cm...
  • Page 6: Description Of The Washing Machine

    Description of the washing machine Control panel OPTION TEMPERATURE ON/OFF START/PAUSE buttons with Button button button with indicator light indicator lights DISPLAY Detergent dispenser drawer DELAYED START SPIN SPEED Button WASH CYCLE Button knob START/PAUSE button with indicator light: when the Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense green indicator light flashes slowly, press the button to detergents and washing additives (see “Detergents and...
  • Page 7: Display

    Display The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information. The duration of the available programmes and the remaining time of a running cycle appear in section A; if the DELAY START option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected programme will appear. Pressing the relative button, the machine automatically displays the maximum temperature and spin speed values set for the selected cycle, or the most recently-used settings if they are compatible with the selected cycle.
  • Page 8: Running A Wash Cycle

    Running a wash cycle 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; The options may affect the recommended load value the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a and/or the duration of the cycle. green colour. 7. START THE PROGRAMME. Press the START/ 2.
  • Page 9: Wash Cycles And Options

    Wash cycles and options Table of wash cycles Detergents Max. Max. Description of the wash cycle temp. speed (°C) (rpm) Fabric Wash softener Daily White Cotton: extremely soiled whites. 90° 1200 2,45 175’   Cotton Standard (1): heavily soiled whites and resistant colours. 60°...
  • Page 10: Detergents And Laundry

    Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser drawer Jeans: Turn garments inside-out before washing and use a liquid detergent. Use programme 11. Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of Sport Intensive (programma 12): is for washing heavily detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily soiled sports clothing fabrics (tracksuits, shorts, etc.);...
  • Page 11: Precautions And Tips

    Precautions and tips Opening the porthole door manually This washing machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The fol- In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the therefore be read carefully.
  • Page 12: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supplies 2. unscrew the lid by rota- ting it anti-clockwise (see • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will figure): a little water may limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing trickle out.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The machine does not switch on. •...
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: Assistance

    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).
  • Page 16: After Sales Service

    195115911.00 06/2013 - Xerox Fabriano 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. Essential Contact Information Indesit Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service.

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