Indesit Pwe 8168 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 machine does not switch on.
The wash cycle does not start.
The machine does not fill with 
water or ‘H20’ flashes in the 
display.
The machine continuously fills with 
water and continually drains away
or Water left in the drum
or Stuck on wash.
The machine does not...

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GBThe machine is noisy.
The machine wont spin properly.
The machine leaks from the  
dispenser.
The machine leaks (other than 
dispenser).
The option lights and the START/
PAUSE indicator light are flash 
rapidly and an error code appears 
on the display (eg F-01, F-..).
The machine smells.
The machine door cannot be   
opened.
Door Seal damaged at the bottom.
The water level is too low when 
the machine is washing.
The word ‘dON’ appears in the 
display window and the drum 
slowly turns.
There is too...

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Assistance
12 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: 08448 224 224
Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413...