Indesit Iwsc 51051 C Manual

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Contents
Installation, 2-3
Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data
Care and maintenance, 4
Cutting off the water or electricity supply
Cleaning the washing machine
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose
Precautions and tips, 5
General safety
Disposal
Description of the washing machine 
and starting a wash cycle, 6-7
Control panel
Indicator...

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GB! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe 
place for future reference. If the washing machi-
ne is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that 
the instruction manual remains with the machine 
so that the new owner is able to familiarise him-
self/herself with its operation and features.
! Read these instructions carefully: they con-
tain vital information relating to the safe instal-
lation and operation of the appliance.
Unpacking and levelling
Unpacking
1. Remove the washing machine from...

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Technical data
ModelIWSND 51051
Dimensions width 59,5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 42 cm
Capacity from 1 to 5 kg 
Electrical 
connections please refer to the technical 
data plate fixed to the machine
Water connec-
tionmaximum pressure 
1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure 
0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 40 litres
Spin speed up to 1000 rotations per 
minute
Test wash 
cycles in 
accordance 
with directives 
1061/2010 and 
1015/2010 Programme 2: 
Cotton standard 60°C. 
Programme 3: 
Cotton standard 40°C.
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Care and maintenance 
Cutting off the water and electri-
city 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 pre-
vent leaks.
• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning 
it and during 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...

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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.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 
from 8 years and above and persons with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities 
or lack of experience and knowledge if they 
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Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense deter-
gents 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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Indicator lights
The indicator lights provide important information.
This is what they can tell you:
Wash cycle phase indicator lights
Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has 
begun, the indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate 
which phase of the cycle is currently in progress.
Function buttons and corresponding indicator lights
When a function is selected, the corresponding indicator 
light will illuminate. 
If the selected function is not compatible with the program-
med...

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Wash cycles
Table of wash cycles
Sport Intensive (wash cycle 12) is for washing heavily soiled sports clothing fabrics (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); for best 
results, we recommend not exceeding the maximum load indicated in the “Table of wash cycles”.
Sport Light (wash cycle 13) is for washing lightly soiled sports clothing fabrics (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); for best results, 
we recommend not exceeding the maximum load indicated in the “Table of wash cycles”. We recommend using a 
liquid detergent...

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Personalisation
Setting the temperature
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.
! Exception: if the 2 programme is selected, the temperature can be increased up to a value of 90°C.
Setting the spin speed
Turn the SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed for...

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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.
! Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-
washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.
! Follow...