Indesit Iwb 5105 Instructions For Use

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GBContents
Installation, 2-3
Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data
Description of the washing machine 
and starting a wash cycle, 4-5
Control panel
Indicator lights
Starting a wash cycle
Wash cycles, 6
Table of wash cycles
Personalisation, 7
Setting the temperature
Functions
Detergents and laundry, 8
Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Garments requiring special care
Load balancing system
Precautions and tips, 9
General...

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Installation
! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for 
future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred 
or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains 
with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiari-
se himself/herself with its operation and features.
! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital infor-
mation relating to the safe installation and operation of the 
appliance.
Unpacking and levelling
Unpacking
1. Remove the washing...

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65 - 100 cm
Connecting the drain hose
 
Connect the drain hose, 
without bending it, to a drai-
nage duct or a wall drain 
located at a height between 
65 and 100 cm from the 
floor; 
alternatively, rest it on 
the side of a washbasin 
or bathtub, fastening the 
duct supplied to the tap 
(see figure). The free end 
of the hose should not be 
underwater.
! We advise against the use of hose extensions; if it is 
absolutely necessary, the extension must have the same 
diameter as the original hose and...

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Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense 
detergents and washing additives (see “Detergents and 
laundry”).
ON/OFF button: switches the washing machine on and 
off.
WASH CYCLE knob: programmes the wash cycles. Du-
ring the wash cycle, the knob does not move. 
FUNCTION buttons with indicator light: used to select the 
available functions. The indicator light corresponding to the 
selected function will remain lit.
TEMPERATURE knob: sets the temperature or the cold 
wash cycle (see...

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GBIndicator lights
The indicator lights provide important information.
This is what they can tell you:
Delayed start
If the DELAY TIMER function has been activated (see “Per-
sonalisation”), after the wash cycle has been started the 
indicator light corresponding to the selected delay period 
will begin to flash:
As time passes, the remaining delay will be displayed and 
the corresponding indicator light will flash:
The set programme will start once the selected time delay 
has expired.
Wash cycle...

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Specials wash cycles
Express (wash cycle 10) this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly:\
 it lasts just 15 minutes and 
therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting this wash cycle (10 at 30°C), it is possible to wash different fabrics toge-
ther (except for wool and silk items), with a maximum load of 1.5 kg.
Sport Intensive (wash cycle 11) is for washing heavily soiled sports clothing fabrics (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); for best 
results, we recommend not exceeding...

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Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Table of wash cycles).
The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold wash .
The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a temperature which is higher than the maximum value 
set for each wash cycle.
Functions
The various wash functions available with this washing machine will help\
 to achieve the desired results, every time.
To activate the functions:
1. Press the button corresponding to...

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Detergents and laundry
Detergent dispenser drawer
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.
! Do not use hand washing detergents because these 
create too much foam.
Open the detergent di-
spenser drawer and pour 
in the detergent or washing 
additive, as follows.
ompartment 1: Pre-wash...

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Precautions and tips
! This washing machine was designed and constructed in 
accordance with international safety regulations. The fol-
lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must 
therefore be read carefully.
General safety
•	 This	appliance	was	designed	for	domestic	use	only.
•	 The	washing 	machine 	must 	only 	be 	used 	by 	adults, 	in 	accor-
dance with the instructions provided in this manual.
•	 Do	not	touch	the	machine	when	barefoot	or	with	wet	or	
damp hands or feet.
•	 Do...

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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	du-
ring all maintenance work.
Cleaning the washing machine
The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance 
can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm 
soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.
Cleaning the...