Indesit Wixxl 86 Instruction Booklet

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Instruction booklet
WASHING MACHINE
WIXXL 86
English
GB
Contents
Installation, 2-3
Unpacking, 2
Remove the transit fixings, 2
Levelling, 2
Water connections, 2
Drainage and electrical connections, 3
Technical Details, 3
Washing machine description, 4-5
Control panel, 4
LEDs, 5
Starting and programmes,  6
Briefly: starting a programme, 6
Programme table, 6
Personalisations, 7
Setting the temperature, 7
Setting the spin speed, 7
Options, 7
Detergents and laundry,  8
Detergent dispenser, 8
Maximum load...

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GBKeep this instruction manual in a safe place for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or
moved, make sure the instruction manual
accompanies the washing machine to inform the new
owner as to its operation and features.
! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital
information on installation, use and safety.
Unpacking
1. Unpack the machine.
2. Check whether the machine has been damaged
during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and
contact your...

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GBDrainage connections
A. Connect the drain
hose, without kinking it,
to a draining duct or a
wall drain fixed at a
height between 65 and
100cm from the floor.
B. Alternatively, place it
over the edge of a basin,
sink or tub, fastening the
hose supplied to the tap.
The free end of the hose should not be under water.
!  We advise against the use of hose extensions. In
case of absolute need, the extension must have the
same diameter as the original hose and must not
exceed 150cm in length.
Electrical...

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Detergent dispenser
Control panel
Washing Machine Description
Detergent dispenser:  to add detergent and fabric
softener (see page 8).
LEDS:
      
  to find out which wash cycle phase is under
way.
If the Delay Timer option has been set, the time left
until programme starts will be indicated (see page 5).
SPIN SPEED knob:  to set the spin speed or exclude
the spin cycle completely (see page 7).
OPTION buttons:  to select the options available.
The button corresponding to the selected option will...

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The LEDs provide important information.
This is what they can tell you:
Delay set:
If the Delay Timer option has been enabled (see page
7), once you have started the programme, the LED
corresponding to the delay set will begin to flash:
As time passes, the remaining delay will be displayed,
and the corresponding LED will flash:
Once the set delay is complete, the flashing LED will
turn off and the programme set will start.Cycle phase under way:
During the wash cycle, the LEDs gradually...

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GBBriefly: starting a programme
1. Switch the washing machine on by pressing button .
All the LEDs will light up for a few seconds and the ONOFF / DOOR LOCK LED will begin to flash.
2. Load your laundry into the washing machine and shut the appliance door.
3. Set the PROGRAMME knob to the programme
required.
4. Set the wash temperature ( see page 7).
Starting and Programmes
5. Set the spin speed ( see page 7).
6. Add the detergent and any fabric softener ( see page 8).
7. Start the programme by...

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GB Setting the temperature
Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash
temperature (see Programme table on page 6 ).
The temperature can be lowered, or even set to cold
wash (
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  Setting the spin speed
Turn the SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed for
the programme selected.
The maximum spin speeds for each programme are as
follows:
Programmes Maximum spin speed
Cotton 800 r.p.m.
Synthetics 800 r.p.m.
Wool 600 r.p.m.
Silk no
The spin speed can be lowered, or the spin cycle can
be excluded altogether...

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Detergents and Laundry
Detergent dispenser
! Do not put any items into the drawer, other than
detergents designed to be released from the drawer,
as they may cause damage or blockage.
1. Pre-wash detergent
compartment.
Maximum 200 ml
powder or 100 ml liquid
2. Main wash detergent
compartment.
Maximum 400 ml
powder or 200 ml liquid
3. Fabric conditioner
compartment.
Maximum 120 ml.
Dispensing powder detergent
To achieve the best wash results the manufacturer’s
recommended amount of detergent should...

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Precautions and advice
! The machine was designed and built in compliance
with the applicable international safety regulations.
The following information is provided for your safety
and should consequently be read carefully.
General safety
• This appliance has been designed for non-
professional, household use and its functions must
not be changed.
• This machine should only be used by adults and in
accordance with the instructions provided in this
manual.
• Never touch the machine when barefoot or...

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GBSwitching off the electricity
• Turn off the water tap after every wash. This willlimit the wear of your appliance’s water system and
also prevent leaks.
• Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations.
Cleaning
Cleaning the exterior
Use a damp cloth or silicon polish to clean the exterior
surfaces of the appliance.
Cleaning the door bowl
Clean the internal surface of the door bowl regularly
with a soft cloth. A build up of soap powder and water
hardness residue may...