Indesit Iwse 5108 B Instructions For Use

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Installation, 2-3
Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data
Description of the washing machine, 4-5
Control panel
Display
Running a wash cycle, 6
Wash cycles and options, 7
Table of wash cycles
Wash options
Detergents and laundry, 8
Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Special wash cycles
Load balancing system
Precautions and tips, 9
General safety
Disposal
Opening the porthole door manually
Care and maintenance, 10...

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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 : press this briefly to switch the ma-
chine on or off. The START/PAUSE indicator light, which 
flashes slowly in a green colour shows that the machine is 
switched on. To switch off the washing machine during the 
wash cycle, press and hold the button for approximately 2 
seconds; if the button is pressed briefly or accidentally the 
machine will not switch off. If the...

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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...

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Running a wash cycle
1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the  button; 
the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a 
green colour.
2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door. 
Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed 
the maximum load value indicated in the table of 
programmes on the following page.
3. MEASURE OUT THE DETERGENT. Pull out the 
detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into 
the relevant compartments as described in “Detergents 
and laundry”.
4. CLOSE THE DOOR....

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Wash cycles and options
Wash options
Selecting this option enables you to suitably adjust drum rotation, temperature 
and water to a reduced load of lightly soiled cotton and synthetic fabrics (refer 
to the “Table of wash cycles”). “” enables you to wash in less time 
thereby saving water and electricity. We suggest using a liquid detergent 
suitably measured out to the load quantity. 
! It cannot be used with the 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, , ,  
programmes.
 Stain removal
This option is...

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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...

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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 is not intended for use by persons (inclu-
ding children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental 
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless 
they have been given supervision or instruction concer-
ning use of the appliance by a...

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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...