Indesit Pwe 8148 S Instructions For Use

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Precautions and tips
Opening the porthole door manually
In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole door 
due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the laundry, 
proceed as follows:1. Remove the plug from the 
electrical socket..
2. Make sure the water level 
inside the machine is lower 
than the door opening; if 
it is not, remove excess 
water using the drain hose, 
collecting it in a bucket as 
indicated in the figure.
3. Remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the...

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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 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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Troubleshooting
Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service (see “ Service”), 
make sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list.
Problem:
The washing machine does not 
switch on.
The wash cycle does not start.
The washing machine does not fill 
with water (the text “H2O” flashes 
on the display).
The washing machine continuously 
takes in and drains water.
The washing machine does not 
drain or spin.
The...

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Service
Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service:
• Check whether you can solve the problem alone (see  “Troubleshooting ”).
•  Restart the wash cycle to check whether the problem has been solved.
•  If this is not the case, contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre.
! Always request the assistance of authorised technicians.
Have the following information to hand:
•  the type of problem;
•  the appliance model (Mod.);
•  the serial number (S/N).
This information can be found on...

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GB12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee
Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve  months from the date of purchase.
This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either  workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you.
This guarantee is subject to the following conditions:...

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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 quali\
fied  engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service.
UK: 08709 066 066
Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413...