Indesit Wm 12 X Manual
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Washing machine Instructions for installation and use WM 12 X
Here are the 12 topics explained in this manual. Read, learn and have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better wash, more easily and making your washing machine last longer. Quick guide 1. Installation and removal (p. 10) Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation for the correct functioning of your washing machine. Always check: 1.That the electric system conforms to regulations; 2.That the inlet and draining pipes are connected correctly. Never use pipes that have already been used; 3.That the washing machine is levelled properly; something wor th checking to aid the performance of your washing machine; 4.That the drums fixing screws have been removed from the back of the washing machine. 2.What goes in your washing machine and how to start it (p. 2) A correct distribution of your laundry is vital to the successful outcome of the wash and the life of the washing machine. Learn all the tips and secrets to dividing your linen: colour, type of fabric. 3. Guide to understanding labels (p. 5) The symbols on the labels of your garments are easy to understand and equally important for the success of your wash. The guide includes simple instructions to help you choose the right tempera- ture, wash cycles and ironing methods. 4. Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 6) Years back, our grandmothers were the ones who gave us good advice - and in those days synthetic fibres did not exist: washing was easy. Today, your washing machine offers you helpful advice allowing you to wash wool even better than an exper t laundress would by hand. 5. The detergent dispenser (p. 7) How to use the detergent dispenser and the bleach compartment. 6. Understanding the control panel (p. 3) Washing machine’s control panel is very simple. It has only a few essential buttons to help you choose any type of wash cycle, ranging from the most energetic, capable of cleaning a mechanic’s overalls, to the most delicate for wool. Familiarising yourself with it will help you get the best out of your wash while helping your washing machine last longer. It’s easy. 7. Guide to the wash programmes (p. 4) Herein is an easy table to help you choose the right programme, temperature, detergents and possible additives. Choose the right programme and you will get better results with your wash while saving time, water and energy, day after day. 8. Care and maintenance (p. 14) With just a bit of care, it will repay you with loyalty and devotion. With the necessary upkeep, it will wash for years and years to come. 9. Problems and solutions (p. 8 and 9) Before calling a technician, read these pages: immediate solutions may be found for a number of problems. If the problem persists, call your local Indesit customer services who will be pleased to help. Any failure will be repaired, as soon as possible. 10. Technical characteristics (p. 9) Herein are the technical features of your washing machine: model type number, electric and water specifications, size, capacity, speed of the spin cycle and compliance with Italian and European regulations. 11. Safety for you and your family (p. 15) Here you will find the necessary safety guidelines, and it is important for you to read this section carefully. 12. Indesit stays with you after your purchase (p. 16) Indesit supports its products after their purchase by offering you a range of special services, professional assistance, spare parts and quality accessories. 1 Instructions for installation and use
What goes in your washer? Before washing, you can do a great deal to ensure better results. Divide your garments according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines. Before washing. Divide your washing according to the type of fabric and colour fastness. Empty all pockets (coins, paper, money and small obejects) and ensure all loose buttons are repaired or removed prior to loading. How to eliminate the most common stains Ink and biro Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol or alcohol at 90°. Ta r Dab with fresh butter, rub in turpentine then wash immediately. Wa x Scrape away, then run a hot iron between two sheets of absorbent paper. Then rub in cotton with turpentine or methyl alcohol. Chewing gum Rub in nail polish remover and wipe with a clean rag. Mold Cotton and white linen should be placed in a solution of 5 parts water, one bleach and a spoon of vinegar, then washed immediately. For other white fabrics, use hydrogen peroxide at 10 volumes and wash immediately. Lipstick Dab with ether on wool or cotton. Use tricloroetilene for silk. Nail polish Place a sheet of absorbent paper on the side of the stain, wet it with nail polish remover, shifting the garment as the sheet gradually changes colour. Grass Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol. Starting the washer Starting your washing machine in the right way is important for the quality of your wash, to help prevent future problems and enhance life expectancy of your appliance. Once you have loaded your washing machine and added the detergent together with any fabric conditioner, always check that:1. The door is closed correctly. 2. The plug is secured in the socket. 3. The water supply is turned on. 4. Selector knob A is positioned on one of the symbols (Stop/ Reset). Choose the desired programme The programme is selected according to the type of garments that need to be washed. To choose a programme, refer to the table on page 4. Turn knob A until the selected programme is aligned with the mark on the knob, turn knob B to the desired temperatu- re settings, if necessary use buttons D, E and F, and lastly, press on/off button G (I position). After installing your new washing machine, start a wash cycle by setting programme 1 at 90 degrees. For more delicate garments: protect underwear, tights and stockings and delicate items by placing them in a canvas pouch Dividing your garments according to fabric and colour, is very important for good results At the end of the wash cycle... The I lamp to extinguish: it will take about three minutes. Then turn the washing machine off by pressing on-off button G (O position). You can now open the washing machine door safely. After having removed the freshly cleaned washing, leave the door open to allow air circulation inside the drum. Always disconnect electricity at the socket and turn off the water supply.Remember that, in the event of a power failure, or should the washing machine switch itself off, the programme chosen will remain in its memory. The labels say it all. Always look at the labels: they tell you everything about your garment and how to wash it in the best possible way. The table on page 5 shows all meanings behind these symbols. Their recom- mendations are important to achieve better wash results. Instructions for installation and use 2 M Big and small happily together. This washing machine has a special electronic control device for even distribution: before the spin cycle starts, this device allows the garments to positions themselves, to minimise noise and vibrations during the spin cycle.
D ABC EFGHI Press this button in programmes 5-6-7-9-10 and the wash cycle will come to a stop on symbol . You can comple- te it by pressing button D again. Important: this function should not be used when button F (Stain removal) has been pressed. Slow spin Use this button to reduce the spinning speed from 1200 to 600 rpm for the cotton and linen programmes and from 850 to 600 rpm for the synthetic fabrics programmes. Stain removal (see page 7) Thanks to this command, the washing machine will carry out a more intensive wash that optimises the effectiveness of the liquid additives, thus allowing more resistant stains to be removed. When you press the stain removal button, you cannot activate the pre-wash. On-off When button G is pressed, the washing machine is switched on, when it is not the machine is switched off. Turning the appliance off does not cancel the selected programme. The on-off lamp Lamp H flashes when the appliance is switched on and awaiting a programme to be set. A steady light means the appliance has accepted the selected programme. Here I’m in command Understanding the control panel Making the right choice is important. And it’s easy. Programme selector knob Use this knob to select the wash programme. Turn this knob clockwise only. To select a programme, you should turn the knob so that the symbol/number of the desired programme is in line with the pointer on the knob. Now press on/off button G (position I), pilot lamp H will start flashing. After 5, the setting will be accepted, pilot lamp H will stop flashing (staying lit) and the wash cycle will begin. Should you wish to interrupt the programme in progress or set a new one, select one of the symbols (Stop/Reset) and wait 5 : when the cancellation has been accepted, pilot lamp H flashes, and you can then turn the appliance off. After the wash cycle has been set and accepted by the washing machine, turning the knob will have no effect (except for when it is on position Stop/Reset). Temperature control knob It is used to set the wash tempe- rature in the recommended programme table on pag. 4. It also allows you to reduce the tempe- rature recommended for the selected programme, and even to set a cold wash cycle ( ). Detergent dispenser It is divided into three compartments: 1. Detergent for pre-wash; 2. Detergent for the main cycle wash; 3. Fabric conditioner. The washing machine is equipped with an extra compartment 4 (provided as an accessory) for the bleach, to be inserted in compartment 1. Easy iron This function allows your washing to come out of the machine without creases, making it much easier to iron. You can use it with programmes 3-4 (Cotton), 5-6-7 (Synthetics) and 9-10 (Delicates). The detergent dispenser with the additional bleach compartment is here. 3 Instructions for installation and use The door block lamp The safety lamp indicates that the washing machine door is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally. To avoid any damages to lock mechanism, you must wait for the lamp to extinguish, before attempting to open the door which takes around three minutes. M A X 1 2 4 3
Type of fabric and degree of soil Programme knobTe m p e r a t u r e knobDetergent for washFabric softenerStain rem. button/ BleachLength of the cycle (minutes)Description of wash cycle COTTON Exceptionally soiled whites (sheets, tablecloths, etc.) 1 90°C uu165Warm prewash, wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles Exceptionally soiled whites (sheets, tablecloths, etc.) 2 90°C uuDel./Trad.145Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles Heavily soiled whites and fast colours 3 60°CuuDel./Trad.130Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles Slightly soiled whites and delicate colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.) 4 40°C uuDel./Trad.95Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles Rinse cycles/Bleach uDel./Trad.Rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles Spin cycleDraining and final spin cycle Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme SYNTHETICS Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics (baby linen, etc.) 5 60°C uuDelicate100Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics (baby linen, etc.) 6 50°C uuDelicate95Wash cycle at 50°C, rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle Delicate colour synthetics (all types of slightly soiled garments) 7 40°C uuDelicate70Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle Delicate colour synthetics (all types of slightly soiled garments ) 8 30°C uu30Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles and delicate spin cycle Rinse cycles/Bleach uDelicateRinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycel Fabric softener uRinse cycles with automatic introduction of softener, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle Spin cycleDraining and delicate spin cycle Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme DELICATES Wool, hand wash 9 40°C uu60Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles and delicate spin cycle Particularly delicate garments and fabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.) 10 30°C uu50Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles, anti-crease or draining Rinse cycles uRinse cyclesi, anti-crease or draining Spin cycleDraining and delicate spin cycle DrainDrain Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme A programme for all seasons What are you washing today? Instructions for installation and use 4 Daily wash Your washer has a programme available for the washing of lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time. By setting programme 8 at a temperature of 30°C, you can wash different types of fabrics together (except for wool and silk), with a maximum load of 3 kg. This programmes allows you to save on both time and energy as it only lasts around 30 minutes. WE RECOMMEND THE USE LIQUID DETERGENT. Important: to cancel the wash programme you have just set, select one of the symbols (Stop/Reset) and wait for at least 5 seconds. Special programme The data found in the table is purely indicative, and can vary according to the quantity and type of washing, the water system temperature and the room temperature.
Wash Bleaching Ironing Dry cleaning Drying Strong actionDelicate actionHigh Temp.Low Temperat. Wash at 95°CBleaching only in cold waterHot iron at max 200°CDry clean with any solvent Machine dryable Wash at 60°C Do not bleachMedium hot ironing at max 150°CDry clean only with perchloride, benzine av., pure alcohol, R111 and R113Do not machine dry Wash at 40°CIron at max 110°CDry clean with av. benzine, pure alcohol and R113 Spread to dry Wash at 30°C Not ironable Do not dry cleanHang to dry without spin drying Hand washDry on clothes hanger Not washable in water Understanding labels Learn the meaning of these symbols and you will get better results, your garments will last longer resulting in an improved wash. All over Europe, garment labels contain messages expressed in small yet important symbols. Understanding them is very important if you want to get better results and treat your garments the way they deserve to be treated.These symbols are divided in five different categories and shapes: washing , bleaching , ironing , dry cleaning and drying . Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help you obtain a better wash, treat your clothes properly, and get a better performance out of your washing machine. Useful tips Turn shirts inside out to get better results and make them last longer. Always empty pockets of their contents. Look at the label: it will always give you useful advice. When loading your washing, try to have a mixture of large to small items. Make sure you select the right temperature! 5 Instructions for installation and use lcA P F
Useful tips Never use your washing machine to wash... torn, fraying or non-hemmed linen. If it is absolutely neccessary, place it in a bag for protection. Do not wash coloured linen with whites. Watch the weight! For best results, do not exceed the weight limits stated below (figures show weight of dry garments): - Resistant fabrics: 5,5 kg maximum - Synthetic fabrics: 2.5 kg maximum - Delicate fabrics: 2 kg maximum - Pure new wool: 1 kg maximum How to wash almost anything Curtains. Curtains tend to crease a great deal. A useful tip to reduce creasing: fold the curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Do not load anything else inside the appliance, this will ensure that the overall weight does not exceed the half load. Remember to use the specific programme 10 which automatically excludes the spin cycle. Trainers. Once you have removed mud and dirt from trainers, you can even wash them with jeans or any other tough garments. Do not wash trainers with whites. Quilted coats and anorak. You can wash quilted coats and wind-cheaters, too, if they are padded with goose or duck down. Do not load more than 2-3 kg and never load 5,5 kg. Repeat rinse once or twice using the gentle spin. How much does it weigh? 1 sheet 400-500 gr. 1 pillow case 150-200 gr. 1 tablecloth 400-500 gr. 1 bathrobe 900-1,200 gr. 1 towel 150-250 gr. Coloured T-shirts, printed ones and shirts last longer if turned inside out before washing. Printed T-shirts and sweatshirts should always be ironed inside out. Dungaree alert. Very popular “salopette” type overalls have straps with hooks that can damage the drum of your washing machine or other garments during the wash. To minimise the risk, place hooks in the pocket and fasten with safety pins. Holidays: unplug the appliance. It is recommended that you should unplug the machine from the socket and turn off the water supply. Leave the door ajar to allow air circulation to the draw and the door gasket area. This will prevent unpleasant odours. Instructions for installation and use 6 For best results, we recommend you use a specific detergent, taking care not to wash more than 1 kg of laundry. WOOL CYCLE
You must follow the dosage recommendations provided by the manufacturers when adding detergent or fabric conditioner. Doses will vary according to the wash load, the water hardness and how soiled the washing is. Experience will help you select the right dosage almost automatically: it will become your secret. Before adding detergent for pre- washing in compartment 1, make sure that the extra compartment for bleach 4 has not been inserted. Ensure no overfilling when adding fabric conditioner in compartment 3. The washing machine automa- tically adds the softener to the wash in each programme. Liquid detergent is poured into compartment 2 just a few seconds before starting the wash cycle. In compartment 1: Detergent for pre-washing (powder) In compartment 2: Detergent for washing (powder or liquid) In compartment 3: Additives (softeners, perfumes, etc.) In compartment 4: Bleach and delicate bleach. Useful tips about the detergent dispenser It’s important for a good wash The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is opened by rotating it outwards. Remember that liquid detergent is only designed for wash cycles of up to 60 degrees on non pre-wash items. Special containers are sold with liquid or powder detergents for placing inside the washing machine drum, these are positioned according to the instructions found in the detergent box Never use hand wash detergent, because it may form too much foam, which could damage the washing machine. Detergents that are specifically formulated for both hand and machine wash are an exception. One last secret: when washing with cold water, always reduce the amount of detergent you use: it dissolves less easily in cold water than in hot water, so part of it would be wasted. Cutting costs efficientlyA guide to environmentally friendly and economic use of your appliance. MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size. SAVE up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads. DO YOU NEED TO PRE-WASH? For heavily soiled laundry only! SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry. IS A HOT WASH REQUIRED? Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme. SAVE up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme. BEFORE USING A DRYING PROGRAMME ... SAVE energy and time by selecting the highest suitable spin speed to reduce the water content in laundry before using a drying programme. The detergent dispenser can be removed and cleaned: pull it outwards, as indicated in the figure. Then leave it under running water for a few minutes. 7 Instructions for installation and use Bleach cycle and stain remover button If bleaching is necessary, the extra case 4 (provided) must be inserted into compartment 1 of the detergent dispenser. When pouring in the bleach, be careful not to exceed the max level indicated on the central pivot (see illustration). The use of the additional bleach container excludes the possibility of using the pre-wash cycle. Traditional bleach can only be used on sturdy white fabrics, whereas delicate bleach can be used for coloured fabrics, synthetics and for wool.You cannot bleach with the “Silk” programme and with the “special programmes” (see page 4). Use the stain removal button every time you want to bleach. Should you want to do it separately you must pour the bleach into the additional container 4, press button F (stain removal), start the washing machine, then select one of the symbols according to the type of fabric. When you bleach during a normal wash cycle, pour the detergent and any additives in the special compartments, press button F (stain removal), set the programme you desire and turn the washing machine on. M A X 1 2 4 3 1 2 MAX M AX
The washing machine fails to fill with water. Is the hose correctly connected to the tap? Is there a water shortage ? There could be work in progress in your building or street. Is there sufficient water pressure? The autoclave may be malfunctioning. Is the tap filter clean? If the water is very calcareous, or if work has recently been carried out on the water piping, the tap filter could be clogged with par ticles and debris. Is the rubber hose kinked? The tract of the rubber hose bringing water to washing machine must be as straight as possible. Make sure it is not squashed or kinked. The programme selector knob keeps turning? Wait a few minutes for the drain pump to empty the tub, switch the washer off, select one of the symbols stop/reset , then switch it back on. If the knob continues to turn, call for assistance because it is showing an anomaly. The washing machine continuously fills and drains water. Is the drain hose positioned too low? It must be installed at a height ranging from 60 to 100 cm. Is the end of the hose immersed in water? Does the wall drainage system have a breather pipe? If the problem persists even after these checks, turn the water supply off the machine and call for assistance. If you live on an upper floor of your building, there may be a problem with your drain trap. To solve this problem, a special valve must be installed. Before calling, read the following Troubleshooting In most cases, when your washing machine fails to work, the problems arising can be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling for assistance, always check these points. The washing machine fails to start. Is the plug correctly inserted into the socket? It could have been moved whilst cleaning. Is there electricity in the house? A circuit breaker may have switched off as a result of too many electrical appliances working at the same time. Or maybe due to a general failure in your entire area. Is the washing machine door closed properly? For safety reasons, the washing machine cannot workif the door is open or not shut properly. Is the On/Off button pressed? If it is, then a programmed start has been set. Is the programmed start knob, in the correct position for those models concerned? Is the water supply turned on? For safety reasons, if the washing machine does not load water, it cannot start a wash cycle. RIGHT WRONG Turn off the water supply after use. This will eliminate the possibility of leakage. Always leave the appliance door ajar to avoid bad odours. Clean the appliance’s exteriors gently. To clean the exteriors and the rubber parts of the appliance, always use a soft cloth dipped in warm and soapy water.Leave the washing machine plugged in while cleaning. Even during maintenance, the appliance should always be unplugged. Use solvents and aggressive abrasives. Never use solvents or abrasives to clean the external and rubber parts of the washing machine. Neglect the detergent dispenser. It is removable and can easily be cleaned by leaving it under running water. Go on holiday without thinking about her. Before leaving, always make sure that the washing machine is unplugged and that the water supply is turned off. Instructions for installation and use 8 Simple: with the new Indesit technology, you need less than half of it, to get good results on twice as much! This is why you cannot see the water through the door: because there is little, very little of it, to respect the environment yet without renouncing maximum cleanliness. And, on top of that, you are also saving electricity. But where did all the water go?
Model WM 12 X Dimensions width 59,5 cm height 82 cm depth 53,7 cm Capacity from 1 to 5,5 kg Electrical connectionsvoltage 230/240 Volt 50 Hz maximum absorbed power 2050 W Water connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressure 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) drum capacity 46 litre Spinning speed up to 1200 rpm Control programs in compliance with IEC regulation 456programme 3; temperature 60°C; carried out with 5 kg load. This appliance conforms with the following E.E.C. directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications - 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications Too much foam. Is the detergent appropriate for machine washing? Check whether the definition on its label reads “for machine wash” or “hand and machine wash”, or any other similar wording. Is the correct amount being used? An excessive amount of detergent, besides producing too much foam, does not guarantee a more effective wash, and causes scaling in the internal parts of the appliance. If, despite all checks, the washing machine fails to function and the problem persists, call your nearest authorised Customer Service Centre, providing the following information: - the nature of malfunction - the model type no. (Mod. ....) - the serial number (S/N ....) This information can be found on the data plate situated at the back of the washing machine. Is there space between the machine and adjacent units? If it is not a built-in model, the washing machine will oscillate a bit during the spin cycle. A few cm of space should therefore be left around it. The washing machine leaks. Is the metal ring of the inlet hose properly attached? Turn off the water supply, unplug the appliance and try tightening its attachment without forcing it. Is the detergent dispenser obstructed? Remove and wash it under tap water. Is the drain hose well attached? Turn off the water supply, unplug the appliance and try tightening its attachment. Is the washing machine’s drain duct clogged? Is there an extension of the drain hose? If so, is it positioned incorrectly, blocking the water flow? Excessive vibration during the spin cycle. Have all transit screws been removed durind instal- lation? See the following page on installation procedures. Has the washing machine been levelled correctly? The levelling of the appliance should be checked periodically. Adjust the feet and check them with a level. The washing machine does not drain or spin. Does the selected programme incorporates water draining? Some programmes stop at the end of the wash cycles and draining will have to be selected manually. Is the “Easy iron function -where provided - enabled? This function requires manual selection for draining. Is the drain hose kinked? The tract of the drain hose must be as straight as possible. Make sure the drain hose is not squashed or kinked. Technical characteristics Always get assistance from authorised technicians and always insist on original spare parts. 9 Instructions for installation and use